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Subject-
Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPiENTS/CN=RHUGHESl
Monday, June 30, 2008 8: 1 8 AM
K^tz; John W (GOV); Peny; Krisfina Y (GOV); Kelsey; Mark D (GOV); Nizich; Michael A
(GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Sullivan-Leonard; Colleen (GOV); 'govpalin@alaska.gov'; Stepovich; Melissa M (GOV)
Re: Op-ed for Kris' signature for your review
Thank you!
Original Message
From: John Katz <jwkatz@ALASBCADC.org>
To: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Kelsey, Mark D (GOV); Nizich, Michael A (GOV); Hughes,
Rosanne D (GOV) ; Leighow, Sharon w (GOV)
Cc: Sullivan-Leonard, Colleen (GOV) ; Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored) ; Stepovich, Melissa M
(GOV)
Sent: Hon Jun 30 08:16:06 2008
Subject: RE: Op-ed for Kris' signature for your review
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John W. Katz
Director of State/Federal Relations
and Special Counsel to the Governor
jwkatz@alaskadc.org <mailto:jwkatz@alaskadc.org>
(202)624-5858
>» On 6/30/2008 at 11:26 AM, in message <2BE7E63D7AE1214C876ED9065572DBBA643044
@S0AJNDMSG03.spa.alaska.gov>, "Kelsey, Mark D (GOV) " <mark.kelseyealaska.gov> wrote:
These are excellent suggestions. Thank you, John. Privileged or Personal Material Redacte
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Rosanne, I'm off again today but will be within range of my e-mail periodically/regularly,
depending on the weather. I'm happy to help some more with this. Let me know what you
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need.
Mark
Mark D. Kelsey
Special Assistant to the Governor
Office of Gov. Sarah Palin
907.269.7450, Anchorage
Original Message
From: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
Sent: Mon 6/30/2008 6:27 AM
To: Katz, John W (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Kelsey, Mark D (GOV) ; Nizich, Michael A
(GOV) ; Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
Cc: Sullivan-Leonard, Colleen (GOV); Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored); Stepovich, Melissa M
(GOV)
Subject: Re: Op-ed for Kris' signature for your review
Thank you, John — will do.
Original Message
From: John Katz <jwkatz@ALASKADC.org>
To: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Kelsey, Mark D (GOV); Nizich, Michael A (GOV); Hughes,
Rosanne D (GOV) ; Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
Cc: Sullivan-Leonard, Colleen (GOV); Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored); Stepovich, Melissa M
(GOV)
Sent: Mon Jun 30 04:43:29 2008
Subject: RE: Op-ed for Kris' signature for your review
I apologize for coming into this late. I agree with everything that has been said about
the Fagan column.
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Thanks for the chance to comment.
John W. Katz
Director of State/Federal Relations
and Special Counsel to the Governor
j wkatz@alaskadc. org <mailto : j wkatz@alaskadc . org>
(202)624-5858
>» On 6/29/2008 at 6.-22 PM, in message
<2BE7E63D7AE1214C876ED9065572DBBA64303BesOAJNUMSG03.soa.alaska.gov>, "Kelsey, Mark D
(GOV)" <niark.kelsey@alaska.gov> wrote:
I think this strikes the right tone. I have some minor touch-ups that I'll forward
shortly.
Mark D. Kelsey
Special Assistant to the Governor
Office of Gov. Sarah Palin
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907.269.7450, Anchorage
Original Message
From: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
Sent: Sun «/29/2008 2:06 PM
To: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Katz, John W (GOV); Kelsey, Mark D (GOV); Stepovich, Melissa M (GOV); Sullivan-
Leonard, Colleen (GOV)
Subject: RE: Op-ed for Kris' signature for your review
Sure. It's a start. Please feel free to tweak away, everyone. The word count limit is 675
and right now it's at 587, so we have room to expand copy.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Rosanne Hughes
Director of External Communications
(907) 269-7450
Original Message
From: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Sent: Sunday, June 29, 2008 2:03 PM
To: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV); Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Katz, John W (GOV); Kelsey, Mark D (GOV); Stepovich, Melissa M (GOV); Sullivan-
Leonard, Colleen (GOV)
Subject: Re: Op-ed for Kris' signature for your review
Thanks Rosanne. I'll take a look at this and do some fact checking in the morning.
Original Message
From: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
To: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
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Cc: Katz, John W (GOV); Kelsey, Mark D (GOV); Stepovich, Melissa M (GOV); Sullivan-
Leonard, Colleen (GOV)
Sent: Sun Jun 29 13:57:49 2008
Subject: Op-ed for Kris* signature for your review
Please review and comment if you have changes — thx
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Rosanne Hughes
Director of External Coinmunications
(907) 269-7450
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From: Kelsey, Mark D (GOV) [mark.keisey@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, June 30, 2008 7:27 AM
To: Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV); Katz; John W (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Nizich; Michael A
(GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Cc: Sullivan-Leonarci; Colleen (GOV); Palln; Sarah (GOV sponsored); Stepovich; Melissa M
(GOV)
Subject: RE: Op-ed for Kris' signature for your review
These are excellent suggestions. Thank you, John. Privileged or Personal Material Redactec
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Rosanne, I'm off again today but will be within range of my e-mail periodically/regularly,
depending on the weather. I'm happy to help some more with this. Let me know what you
need.
Mark
Mark D. Kelsey
Special Assistant to the Governor
Office of Gov. Sarah Palin
907.269.7450, Anchorage
Original Message
From: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
Sent: Mon 6/30/2008 6:27 AM
To: Katz, John W (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV) ; Kelsey, Mark D (GOV); Nizich, Michael A
(GOV) ; Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
Cc: Sullivan-Leonard, Colleen (GOV); Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored); Stepovich, Melissa M
(GOV)
Subject: Re: Op-ed for Kris' signature for your review
Thank you, John — will do.
Original Message ■
From: John Katz <jwkat2@AIiASKADC.org>
To: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Kelsey, Mark D (GOV); Nizich, Michael A (GOV); Hughes,
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Rosanne D (GOV) ; Leighow, Sharon H (GOV)
Cc: Sullivan-Leonard, Colleen (GOV); Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored) ; Stepovich, Melissa M
(GOV)
Sent: Mon Jun 30 04:43:29 2008
Subject: RE: Op-ed for Kris' signature for your review
I apologize for coming into this late. I agree with everything that has been said about
the Fagan column.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Thanks for the chance to comment.
John W. Katz
Director of State/Federal Relations
and Special Counsel to the Governor
jwkatz@alaskadc.org <mailto:jwkatz@alaskadc.org>
(202)624-5858
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■1
>» On 6/29/2008 at 6:22 PM, in message
<2BE7E63D7AE1214C876ED9065572DBBA64303B@SOAJNUMSG03.soa.alaska.gov>, "Kelsey, Mark D
(GOV)" <mark.kelsey0alaska.gov> wrote:
I think this strikes the right tone. I have some minor touch-ups that I'll forward
shortly.
Mark D. Kelsey
Special Assistant to the Governor
Office of Gov. Sarah Palin
907.269.7450, Anchorage
Original Message
From: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
Sent: Sun 6/29/2008 2:06 PM
To: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Katz, John W (GOV); Kelsey, Mark D (GOV); Stepovich, Melissa M (GOV); Sullivan-
Leonard, Colleen (GOV)
Subject: RE: Op-ed for Kris' signature for your review
Sure. It's a start. Please feel free to tweak away, everyone. The word count limit is 675
and right now it's at 587, so we have room to expand copy.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Rosanne Hughes
Director of External Communications
(907) 269-7450
Original Message
From: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Sent: Sunday, June 29, 2008 2:03 PM
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To: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV); Leighow, . Sharon W (GOV); Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Katz, John W (GOV); Kelsey, Mark D (GOV); Stepovich, Melissa M (GOV); Sullivan-
Leonard, Colleen (GOV)
Subject: Re: Op-ed for Kris' signature for your review
Thanks Rosanne. I'll take a look at this and do some fact checking in the morning.
Original Message
From: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
To: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Katz, John W (GOV); Kelsey, Mark D (GOV); Stepovich, Melissa M (GOV); Sullivan-
Leonard, Colleen (GOV)
Sent: Sun Jun 29 13:57:49 2008
Subject: Op-ed for Kris' signature for your review
Please review and comment if you have changes — thx
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Rosanne Hughes
Director of External Communications
(907) 259-7450
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Re: NGA Flights - Options Page 1 of 3
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Monday, June 30. 2008 10:03 PM
To: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Cc: Heather
Subject: Re: NGA Flights - Options
I won't do my vacation part of this trip if its only one full day of vacation. Not worth it i
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
From: "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)" <kTis.peny(galaska.gov>
Date: Mon, 30 Jun 2008 22:04:38 -0800
To: Mason, Janice L (GOV)<janice.mason@al£iska.gov>; <gov.sarah@yahoo.com> "
CC: <khbruce@gci.ne£>
Subject: Re: NGA Flights -Options t
Janice, if rm reading flie Nevada portion correctj she would leave Monday night and get into L V on Tuesday then
departing for Philly cm Weds. I would suggest a flight option that would get them in on Mcmday morning should
they decide to go tiiat route. Also AK flies direct there and it may be titneh'er and as cost effective to do it that
way...???
Original Message
From: Mason, Janice L (GOV)
To: ExtemalEmailgsp
Cc: Paiy, Kristina Y (GOV); Kurt & Heather Bruce <Mibruce@gcijiet>
Sent: Mon Jun 30 17:59:57 2008
Subject: NGA Flights - Options
Govemon
Here are a couple of options for the flights to NGA.
j
Option 1-ANC/PhiladeIphia, PA ?
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Depart ANC on Northwest Fit, #844 - 9:30 p.m.
i
Arrive Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN - 5:47 a jn.
Depat MinneapoJis/St. Paul, MN - Fit., #688 - 7:05 a.m.
Arrive Philadelphia, PA - 10.40 a.m. on Thursday, July 10, 2008
The first event at NGA begins Friday, 07. 1 1 .08 at 6:30 p.m. (East Coast Time) - It is the Welcome Reception.
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Option 2 - ANC/Philadelphia, PA/Las Vegas, NV
Monday, July 7, 2008
Depart ANC on Northwest Fit, #844 - 9:30 pjn.
Arrive Mime^olis/St. Paul, MN - 5:47 ajn.
Depart Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN - Fit, #775 - 7:00 ajn.
Arrive Las Vegas, NV - 8:18 a.m.
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Depart Las Vegas, NV on Northwest Fit.. # 1 196 - 11 :15 a.m.
Arrive Detroit, MI - 6:22 p.m.
Depart Detroit, MI - 7:02 p.ni.
Arrive Philadelphia, PA - 8:44 pjn.
The NGA Adjournment is 1 1 :30 a.ni. on Mcmday, July 14 -
The RGA Adjournment is 1 :30 pjm. on Monday, July 14 (Lnnchecai)
RETURN Philadelphia, PA - July 15, 2008 to ANC
Depart Philadelphia, PA - Mmneapolis/St Paul - on Northwest Fit, #687 - 11 :25 a.m.
Arrive Minneapolis/St Paul -1:17 pjn.
Depart Minne^olis/St Paul - Fit., #849 - 2:35 p.m.
Arrive ANC - 5:20 pjn.
I did not list out pricing - tickets are usually purchased at full fare so that any changes/cancellations can be fully recovered.
Janice
9/18/2009
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Monday, June 30, 2008 9:52 PM
To: Von Scheben; Leo (DOT); Nizich; Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Ruaro; RandaU P (GOV)
Subject: Re:
Why must this be done in the next day or two?
Sent from my BlackBeny device from Cellular One
From: "Von Scheben, Leo (DOT)" <leo.vonscheben(gaIaska.gov>
Date: Mon, 30 Jun 2008 09:14:12 -0800
To: <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
CC: Ruaro, Randall P (GOV)<randall.ruaro(^alaska.gov>
Subject:
Governor, DOT&PF needs approval to proceed with a mitigation transaction for the Juneau Access
project. The Department has asked Southeast Alaska Land Trust to obtain an in-holding in Point Bridget
State Park that is for sale by a family that woutd like the land to be protected. The cost is approximately
$500,000. While this purchase is to fulfill a mitigation commitment for JA, it can be used to mitigate
impacte to marine waters from other projects (e.g. highways along a shore, fenry temninals, an airport in
tidelands, etc.) if the JA project is not constmcted. This acquisition will be made with federal
transportation funds that are already obligated and in-hand for this purpose. The acquisition fulfills a
commitment made by FHWA and is supported by resource agencies as it will protect habitat, and will
benefit the state parks system because the land will be transferred to the park system rather than be
privately developed.
Tivs mitigation process is required by all the resource agencies on ail projects through the permitting
process. It is a little like the 1% art factor on new buildings.
SEAL Trust must submit a bid by July 3, the deadline set by BIA who holds the land in trust for the Native
owner. The funds do not need to be transferred by then, but they need to know if the money will be
available as soon as possible before July 3.
LEO
9/18/2009
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Monday, June 30, 2008 7:1 1 AM
To: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Cc; Heather
Subject: Re: Barrow tomorrow
K- if Janice finds fits today, pis contact heather to let her know the sched so she and I
can get lauden's ticket at the same time. I'll be out of bb range today thanks
Original Message
From: K Perry
To: Governor Sarah Palin
To: Rhonda (GOV) McBride
To: Frank Bailey
Cc: M Nizich
Cc: Ivy personal
Sent: Jun 30, 2008 7:02 AM
Subject: Re: Barrow tomorrow
I apologize for not responding to emails, but have had problems receiving on both my
blackberry and webmail and didn't receive 30 emails from yesterday until this morning.
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
To: McBride, Rhonda (GOV); Frank Bailey <ftb907@yahoo.com>
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Nizich, Michael A (GOV); Ivy personal <ivyf rye@ yahoo. com>
Sent: Sun Jun 29 19:29:48 2008
Subject: Barrow tomorrow
I'm zipping up to Barrow for a one-day trip to meet w/Mayor Itta and see some whaling
celebration, etc. I'll have Ivy ask around cibout potential boards and commissions members.
If there are any issues for me to be aware of that are timely for Itta feel free to let me
know.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored) [govpalin@alaska.govl
Monday, June 30, 2008 4:48 AM
Katz; John W (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Kelsey; Mark D (GOV); Nizich; Michael A
(GOV); Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Sullivan-Leonard; Colleen (GOV); Stepovich; Melissa M (GOV)
Re: Op-ed for Kris' signature for your reviews
Very good John, I agree w all your points. They can name names, explain Pagan's not
credible, and explain TS's great contributions. All your points can be incorporated, incl
the rearranging of paragraphs/points. Thanks so much and pis review the final when they
have it finished- I'll be out of email range today while in Barrow.
Original Message
From: John Katz <jwkatz@ALASKADC.org>
To: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Kelsey, Mark D (GOV); Nizich, Michael A (GOV) ; Hughes,
Rosanne D (GOV) ; Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
Cc: Sullivan-Leonard, Colleen (GOV); Palln, Sarah (GOV sponsored); Stepovich, Melissa M
(GOV)
Sent: Mon Jun 30 04:43:29 2008
Subject: RE: Op-ed for Kris' signature for your review
I apologize for coming into this late. I agree with everything that has been said about
the Fagan column.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
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Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Thanks for the chance to comment.
John W. Katz
Director of State/Federal Relations
and Special Counsel to the Governor
jwkatz@alaskadc.org <mailto:jwkatz@alaskadc.org>
(202)624-5858
»> On 6/29/2008 at 6:22 PM, in message
<2BE7E63D7AEl214C876ED9065572DBBA64303B@SOAJNUMSG03.soa.alaska.gov>, "Kelsey, Mark D
(GOV)" <mark.kelsey0alaska.gov> wrote:
I think this strikes the right tone. I have some minor touch-ups that I'll forward
shortly.
Mark D. Kelsey
Special Assistant to the Governor
Office of Gov. Sarah Palin
907.269.7450, Anchorage
Original Message — •
From: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
Sent: Sun 6/29/2008 2:06 PM
To: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Katz, John W (GOV); Kelsey, Mark D (GOV); Stepovich, Melissa M (GOV); Sullivan-
Leonard, Colleen (GOV)
Subject: RE: Op-ed for Kris' signature for your review
Sure. It's a start. Please feel free to tweak away, everyone. The word count limit is 675
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and right now it's at 587, so we have room to expand copy.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Rosanne Hughes
Director of External Communications
(907) 269-7450
Original Message
From: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Sent: Sunday, June 29, 2008 2:03 PM
To: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV); Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Katz, John W (GOV); Kelsey, Mark D (GOV); Stepovich, Melissa M (GOV); Sullivan-
Leonard, Colleen (GOV)
Subject: Re; Op-ed for Kris' signature for your review
Thanks Rosanne. I'll take a look at this and do some fact checking in the morning.
Original Message
From: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
To: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Katz, John W (GOV); Kelsey, Mark P (GOV); Stepovich, Melissa M (GOV); Sullivan-
Leonard, Colleen (GOV)
Sent: Sun Jun 29 13:57:49 2008
Subject: Op-ed for Kris' signature for your review
Please review and comment if you have changes — thx
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
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Rosanne Hughes
Director of External Communications
(907) 269-7450
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From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV) [rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov]
Monday, June 30, 2008 6:28 AM
Katz; John W (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Kelsey; Mark D (GOV); Nizich; Mrchael A
(GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Sullivan-Leonard; Colleen (GOV); Palin; Sarah (GOV sponsored); Stepovich; Melissa M
(GOV)
Re: Op-ed for Kris' signature for your review
Thank you, John — will do.
Original Message
From: John Katz <jwkatz@ALASKADC.org>
To: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Kelsey, Mark D (GOV); Nizich, Michael A (GOV); Hughes,
Rosanne D (GOV); Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
Co: Sullivan-Leonard, Colleen (GOV); Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored); Stepovich, Melissa M
(GOV)
Sent: Mon Jun 30 04:43:29 2008
Subject: RE: Op-ed for Kris' signature for your review
1 apologize for coming into this late. I agree with everything that has been said about
the Fagan column.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
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Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Thanks for the chance to comment.
John W. Katz
Director of State/Federal Relations
and Special Counsel to the Governor
jwkatz@alaskadc. org <mailto : j wkatz@alaskadc . org>
(202)624-5858
>» On 6/29/2008 at 6:22 PM, in message
<2BE7E63D7AEl214C876ED9065572DBBA64303B@SOAJNUMSG03.soa.alaska.gov>, "Kelsey, Mark D
(GOV)" <mark.kelseyealaska.gov> wrote:
r think this strikes the right tone. I have some minor touch-ups that I'll forward
shortly.
Mark D. Kelsey
Special Assistant to the Governor
Office of Gov. Sarah Palin
907.269.7450, Anchorage
Original Message
From: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
Sent: Sun 6/29/2008 2:06 PM
To: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Katz, John W (GOV); Kelsey, Mark D (GOV); Stepovich, Melissa M (GOV); Sullivan-
Leonard, Colleen (GOV)
Subject: RE: Op-ed for Kris' signature for your review
Sure. It's a start. Please feel free to tweak away, everyone. The word count limit is 675
and right now it's at 587, so we have room to expand copy.
PRA GSP01 0020023
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Rosanne Hughes
Director of External Communications
(907) 269-7450
Original Message
From: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Sent: Sunday, June 29, 2008 2:03 PM
To: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV); Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Katz, John W (GOV); Kelsey, Mark D (GOV); Stepovich, Melissa M (GOV) ; Sullivan-
Leonard, Colleen (GOV)
Subject: Re: Op-ed for Kris' signature for your review
Thanks Rosanne. I'll take a look at this and do some fact checking in the morning.
Original Message
From: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
To: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Katz, John W (GOV); Kelsey, Mark D (GOV); Stepovich, Melissa M (GOV); Sullivan-
Leonard, Colleen (GOV)
Sent: Sun Jun 29 13;57:49 2008
Subject: Op-ed for Kris' signature for your review
Please review and comment if you have changes — thx
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
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Rosanne Hughes
Director of External Communications
(907) 269-7450
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Re: Thank You AU! Page 2 of 2
From: Lefebvre, Richard A (DNR)
Sent: Monday, June 30, 2008 8:35 AM
To: DNROHMP
Cc: Peny, Kristina Y (GOV); denby_IIoyd@fishgame.state.ak.ns
Subject: Thank You All!
We in the Commissioner's Office in the Department of Natural Resources want to tell you all that we have enjoyed woridng
with you as an integral part of this department and look forward to our continued relationshq) as you re-establish yourselves
within the Departmait of Fish and Game. We were very fortunate not to have had to deal with many "upward climbing
monkeys" as issues were handled appropriately by you as the professionals you are. Your track record and accomplishments
speak for themselves. We are proud of having had ftie opportunity to leam from you as well as share oiff realities witii you.
Thank you for having been a part of DNR's Office of Habitat Management and Permitting and the larger DNR family. Our
best to each of you as you move forward with your careers!
Thank you for a great job!
Tom Irwin, Commissioner
Marty Rutherford, Deputy Commissioner
Dick LeFebvre, Deputy Commissioner
9/18/2009
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From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored) [govpalin@alaska.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, July 01 , 2008 7:05 AM
To: Katz; John W (GOV)
Cc: Perry; Krisfina Y (GOV); Nizich; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Re: Senator Stevens/Second Special Session
Does he realize we are very supportive of in_state also and I've asked the AGIA team to
ramp up that message publicly, as I fear that message was lost through the revealing of
the TC-Alaska "big line" plan? Marty could provide the Senator more infomation on
precisely what we're doing to ensure in-state use and benefits of our gas. (I'd hope his
testimony would acknowledge that we're on the same page with in-state.)
Also, hopefully he could weave in that our Surplus Revenue Return proposal shows how
oil/gas revenue DOES help ourselves as we attempt to relieve burdens on AK residents by
returning surplus dollars to them to help meet the rising cost of living - it's a short
term plan as we work towards conservation and long term energy relief plans.
Original Message
From: John Katz <jwkatz@ALASKADC.org>
To: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Sent: Tue Jul 01 04:16:08 2008
Subject: Senator Stevens /Second Special Session
Senator Stevens contacted me last night to find out what you would think about his
testifying at the special session on in-state energy issues.
He does support an in-state solution. However, his primary objective would be to show the
Congress how state oil revenues can be used to benefit the citizenry. He believes that
the second special session will exemplify how opening ANWR and offshore areas in Alaska
would provide significant non-tax revenues to the U.S. Treasury, thereby benefitting the
economy in several ways.
For whatever it's worth, I believe that this is a good idea. I'm not sure that anything
will budge the Democratic Leadership in Congress, but the publicity should help keep the
spotlight on Alaska's oil and gas resources.
I think that the ultimate decision about his testifying must be made by the Legislature.
However, the Senator didn't want to proceed without your approval. My guess is that the
beneficial electoral implications are not lost on the Senator, either.
I also mentioned to him that we would probably respond to Dan Fagan's Sunday. column, which
I characterized as beyond fair criticism of a politician in a situation where Fagan had
previously been apprized of the facts.
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Please let me know how you would like to proceed.
John W. Katz
Director of State/Federal Relations
and Special Counsel to the Governor
jwkatz@alaskadc.org <mailto:jwkatz@alaskadc.org>
(202)624-5858
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Monday, June 30, 2008 10:48 PM
To: Ruaro; Randall P (GOV)
Subject: Fw. two things
Importance: High
Any info? j
i
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from. Cellular One
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Date: Tue, 1 Jul 2008 05:54:42
To: Walt Monegan<walt.monegan@alaska.gov>
Cc: M Nizich<mike.nizich@alaska.gov>; Kelly Goode<kelly.goode§alaska.gov>; Kel
Goode<kellyc@acsalaska.net>; K Perry<kris.perry@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: two things
Further- how was this "complaint" received, by who, and when/where?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Date: Tue, 1 Jul 2008 05:41:57
To: Walt Monegan<walt .moneganealaska.gov>
Cc: M Nizich<mike.nizich@alaska.gov>; Kelly Goode<kelly.goode@alaska.gov>; Kel
Goode<kellyc@acsalaska.net>; K Perry<kris.perry@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: two things
I've never driven Trig anywhere without a new, approved carseat. I want to know who said
otherwise- pis provide me that info now.
-Original Message-
PRA GSP01 0020030
From: Walt Monegan
To: Governor Sarah Palin
Sent: Jun 30, 2008 2:19 PM
Subject: two things
Governor-
1st - Have you read/approved the 2007 AST Annual Report to be made public?
2nd - Via a soon-to-be-retiring legislator, we have received a complaint that had you
driving with Trig not in an approved infant car seat; if so this would be awkward in many
ways.
Please know that I am trying to help...
-Walt
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
PRA GSP01 0020031
Unknown
From: Moi^an, Kattyn L (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GR0UP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=KLM0RGAN1
Sent: Monday, June 30, 2008 10:49 PM
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Cc: Peny;KristinaY(GO\^
Subject: Re: Letter for Mary Glazier re: Japanese Prayer Convocation
Governor,
Mary and Cheryl assisted me with the content, yes. Kris had me run it past Nizich, and we
tweaked it a bit before sending it with Mary this morning. She was thrilled with the
letter and the Alaska book and promised to provide a thorough report on her trip : )
Please let me know if you have any further questions. Thank you.
Kate
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov.saraheyahoo.com>
To: Morgan, Katryn L (GOV)
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Sent: Hon Jun 30 22:32:4.3 2008
Subject: Re: Letter for Mary Glazier re: Japanese Prayer Convocation
It doesn't need to go through proofing- it's good to go- did they ask for this specific
content and greeting though?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
From: "Morgan, Katryn L (GOV)" <kate.morgan@alaska.gov>
Date: Sun, 29 Jun 2008 22:51:55 -0800
To: <gov.sarahSyahoo.com>
Subject: Fw: Letter for Mary Glazier re: Japanese Prayer Convocation
PRA GSP01 0020032
Governor,
I apologize for the late hour. Here is the letter for Mary Glazier that I promised to re-
send your way for approval. It should show up as an attachment, as well as in the body of
the email. Once it has your approval, I'll format it and have it ready for Mary and her
flight to Japan tomorrow.
Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you.
Kate
Original Message
From: Morgan, Katryn L (GOV)
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com' <gov . sarahQyahoo . com>
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Sent: Fri Jun 27 16:51:10 2008
Subject: Letter for Mary Glazier re: Japanese Prayer Convocation
Governor,
Here is the letter you asked me to prepare for Cheryl/Mary Glazier. I spoke with both of
these ladies today, and this letter reflects their direction. Please review, paying
special attention to the mention of
Both women stated that it was import
know if you are okay with the content - this letter has yet to go through the proofing
process. You will find the body of the letter below:
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
ant we acKnowieage wwij. era tension. Fiease iet me
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
PRA GSP01 0020033
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Kate Morgan
Communications Coordinator
Office of Governor Sarah Palin
(907) 269-7450
PRA GSP01 0020034
Unknown
From: Mason, Janice L (GOV) i/d=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=JLMASONl
Sent: Monday, June 30, 2008 6:44 PM
To: 'Sarah Palln'
Cc: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Goode; Kelly C (GOV); Nizich; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Schedule - Week of July 1 - 8, 2008
Governor -
In talking with Kelly today via phone she had mentioned that you may want to come to
Juneau for the 4th of July weekend and then go to Anchorage/King Salmon for bill signing
before departing for NGA on Wednesday, 07.09.08 p.m.
Option 1: Depart ANC to JNU - Wednesday, 07.02.08 - AK Fit., #74 - 6:50 p.m.
Arrive JNU - 8:32 p.m.
Note: We do need to do a couple of tapings - Gasline Briefing and Miss Alaska DVD in the
office.
Option 2: Depart ANC to JNU - Thursday, 07.03.08 - AK Fit., #64 - 1:37 p.m.
Arrive JNU - 3:24 p.m.
Juneau Fireworks are at midnight on Thursda
PRA GSP01 0020035
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Mason, Janice L (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=JLMASONJ
Monday, June 30, 2008 6:00 PM
•Sarah Palin'
Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Kurt & Heather Bruce
NGA Flights - Options
Governor :
Here are a couple of options for the flights to NGA.
Option 1 - RNC/Philadelphia, PA
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Depart ANC on Northwest Fit., #844 - 9:30 p.m.
Arrive Minneapolis /St . Paul, MN - 5:47 a.m.
Depart Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN - Fit., #688 - 7:05 a.m.
Arrive Philadelphia, PA - 10:40 a.m. on Thursday, July 10, 2008
The first event at NGA begins Friday, 07.11.08 at 6:30 p.m. (East Coast Time) - It is the
Welcome Reception.
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Option 2 - ANC/Philadelphia, PA/Las Vegas, NV
Monday, July 7, 2008
Depart ANC on Northwest Fit., #844 - 9:30 p.m.
Arrive Minne
PRA GSP01 0020037
Page 1 of 1
Unknown
From: Von Scheben. Leo (DOT) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GR0UP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=LV0N_SCHEBEN1
Sent: Monday, June 30, 2008 9:14 AM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Cc: Ruaro; Randall P (GOV)
Governor, DOT&PF needs approval to proceed with a mitigation transaction for the Juneau Access project The
Department has asked Southeast Alaska Land Trust to obtain an in-holding in Point Bridget State Park that is for
sale by a tiamily that would like the land to be protected. The cost is approximately $500,000. While this
purchase is to fulfill a mitigation commitment fbr JA, it can be used to mitigate impacts to marine waters firom
other projetAs (e.g. highways along a shore, ferry temninals, an airport in tidelands, eta) if the JA project is not
constructed. This acquisition will be made with federal transportation ftinds that are already obligated and in-hand
for this purpose. The acquisition fulfills a commitment made by FHWA and is suijported by resource agencies as
it will protect habitat, and will benefit the state par1<s system because the land will be transfen^ to the park
system rather than be privately developed.
This mitigation process is required by all the resource agencies on all projects through the permitting process. It
is a little like the 1% art factor on new buildings.
SEAL Trust must submit a bid by July 3, the deadline set by BIA who holds the land in trust for the Native owner.
The funds do not need to be transfened by then, but they need to know if the money will be available as soon as
possible before July 3.
LEO
8/24/2009
PRA GSP01 0020038
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Monday, June 30, 2008 10:30 PM
To: McBride; Rhonda (GOV)
Subject: Re: Barrow Addendum
She was awesome! Thanks!
Original Message
From: Rhonda (GOV) McBride
To: Governor Sarah Palin
Sent: Jun 30, 2008 8:26 AM
Subject: Barrow Addendiim
If you see Janelle Everett, give her a big hug for me. Janelle is news director at KBRW.
Once while she was on an extended vacation in her home state of Alabama, she stored her
parka in my house. My God. The darned thing weighed almost as much as me. And that's a
lot.
You can't miss Janelle. She's big^ black and beautiful. She's one of Alaska's veteran
radio reporters — having worked in Bethel and Kodiak as well as Barrow.
Also a quick correx. Barrow's Dalton Hwy Corridor hearing is July 23rd, not June 23rd.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
PRA GSP01 0020039
Unknown
From: Mason, Janice L (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=JLMASON]
Sent: Monday, June 30, 2008 10:28 PM
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'; Peny; Kristina Y (GOV)
Cc: 'khbruce@gci.nef
Subject: Re: NGA Flights - Options
I've been searching flights and if you do Alaska Airlines the cost is approx. $1,800. If
you fly Northwest its considerably cheaper. We can put you out of ANC on Sunday or Monday
depending on how long you want to be in NV. I was just trying to fit in the King Salmon
bill signing that I thought we were trying to look at beforehand. Janice
Sent using BlackBerry
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.coin <gov.saraheyahoo.coin>
To: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Cc: Heather <khbruce@gci.net>
Sent: Mon Jun 30 22:03:23 2008
Subject: Re: NGA Flights - Options
I won't do my vacation part of this trip if its only one full day of vacation. Not worth
it
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
From: "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>
Date: Mon, 30 Jun 2008 22:04:38 -0800
To: Mason, Janice L (GOV)<janice.mason@alaska.gov>; <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
CC: <khbruce@gci.net>
Subject: Re: NGA Flights - Options
Janice, if I'm reading the Nevada portion correct, she would leave Monday night and get
1
PRA GSP01 0020040
i
into LV on Tuesday then departing for Philly on Weds. I would suggest a flight option that
would get theia in on Monday morning should they decide to go that route. Also AK flies
direct there and it may be timelier and as cost effective to do it that way...???
Original Message
From: Mason, Janice L (GOV)
To: ExternalEmailgsp
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Kurt & Heather Bruce <khbruce@gci.net>
Sent: Mon Jun 30 17:59:57 2008
Subject: NGA Flights - Options
Governor:
Here are a couple of options for the flights to NGA.
Option 1 - ANC/Philadelphia, PA
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Depart ANC on Northwest Fit., #844 - 9:30 p.m.
Arrive Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN — 5:47 a.m.
Depart Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN - Fit., #688 - 7:05 a.m.
Arrive Philadelphia, PA - 10:40 a.m. on Thursday, July 10, 2008
PRA GSP01 0020041
I
The first event at NGA begins Friday, 07.11.08 at 6:30 p.m. (East Coast Time) - It is the
Welcome Reception.
Option 2 - ANC/Philadelphia, PA/Las Vegas, NV
Monday, July 7, 2008
Depart ANC on Northwest Fit., #844 - 9:30 p.m.
Arrive Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN - 5:47 a.m.
Depart Minneapolis /St . Paul, MN - Fit., #775 - 7:00 a.m.
Arrive Las Vegas, NV - 8:18 a.m.
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Depart Las Vegas, NV on Northwest Fit., # 1196 - 11:15 a.m.
Arrive Detroit, MI - 6:22 p.m.
Depart Detroit, MI - 7:02 p.m.
Arrive Philadelphia, PA - 8:44 p.m.
PRA GSP01 0020042
The NGA Adjournment is 11:30 a.m. on Monday, July 14 -
The R6A Adjournment is 1:30 p.m. on Monday, July 14 (Luncheon)
RETURN Philadelphia, PA - July 15, 2008 to ANC
Depart Philadelphia, PA - Minneapolis/St. Paul - on Northwest Fit., #687 - 11:25 a.m.
Arrive Minneapolis/St. Paul - 1:17 p.m.
Depart Minneapolis /St. Paul - Fit., #849 - 2:35 p.i
Arrive ANC - 5:20 p.m.
I did not list out pricing — tickets are usually purchased at full fare so that any
changes/cancellations can be fully recovered. Janice
PRA GSP01 0020043
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
gov.palin@yahoo.com
Monday, June 30, 2008 10:07 PWl
Todd; Kel personal; Goode; Kelly C (GOV); K Perry Yahoo
Fw: Walt
Original Message
From: gov.palin@yahoo.com
Date: Tue, 1 Jul 2008 06:06:39
To: Frank Bailey<ftb907eyahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Walt
When where how
Original Message
From: Frank Bailey
To: Sarah's Personal Email
ReplyTo: Frank Bailey
Sent: Jun 30, 2008 10:06 PM
Subject: Walt
Just caught him at home.
He said the complaint did come from Lyda to John Glass who passed it to him.
PRA GSP01 0020044
Re: two things Page 1 of 1
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Monday, June 30, 2008 10:43 PM
To: Nizich; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Re: two things
What are details of the report? Who, what, where, what was I supposedly driving, etc?
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From: "Nizich, Michael A (GOV)" <mike.mzich@alaska.gov>
Date: Mon, 30 Jun 2008 22:42:59 -0800
To:ExtemalEmailgsp<gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject: RE: two things
Govenior, Randy and I have been going over the report and its jwobably not someti^ing we want
to have circulated just yet I will get a summary to you but if you need to respond to V\falt just tell him it is
still being reviewed.
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.sarah@yahQo.com]
Sent: Mon 6/30/2008 9:41 PM
To: Monegan, Walt C (DPS)
Cc Nizich, Michael A (GOV); Goode, Kelly C (GOV); Kel Goode; Perty, KristinaY (GOV)
Subject: Re: two things
I've never driven Trig anywhere without a new, approved carseat. 1 want to know who said otherwise- pis provide
me Aat info now.
— -Original Message
From: Walt Monegan
To: Governor Sarah Palin
Sent Jun 30, 2008 2:19 PM
Subject: two things
Govemor-
1 St - Have you read/approved the 2007 AST Annual Report to be made public?
2nd - Via a soon-to-be-retiring legislator, we have received a complaint that had you driving with Trig not in an
approved infent car seat; if so this would be awkwmrd in many w^s.
Please know that I am trying to help. ; .
-Walt
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
9/18/2009
PRA GSP01 0020045
Page 1 of 2
Unknown
From: John Katz [jwkatz@ALASKADC.orgJ
Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2008 4:16 AM
To: Palin; Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Cc: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Nizich; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Senator Stevens/Second Special Session
Senator Stevens contacted me last night to find out what you would think
about his testifying at the special session on in-state energy issues.
He does support an in-state solution. However, his primary objective would
be to show the Congress how state oil revenues can be used to benefit the
citizenry. He believes that the second special session will exemplify how
opening ANWR and offshore areas in Alaska woiold provide significant non-tax
revenues to the U.S. Treasury, thereby benefitting the economy in several
ways.
For whatever it's worth, I believe that this is a good idea. I'm not sure that
anything will budge the Democratic Leadership in Congress, but the publicity
should help keep the spotlight on Alaska's oil and gas resources.
I think that the ultimate decision about his testifying must be made by the
Legislature. However, the Senator didn't want to proceed without your
approval. My guess is that the beneficial electoral implications are not lost on
the Senator, either.
I also mentioned to him that we would probably respond to Dan Pagan's
Sunday column, which I characterized as beyond fair criticism of a politician
in a situation where Fagan had previously been apprized of the facts.
Please let me know how you would like to proceed.
John W. Katz
Director of State/ Federal Relations
and Special Counsel to the Governor
fwkatz(alalaskadc.ora
(202)624-5858
9/18/2009
PRA GSP01 0020046
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9/18/2009
PRA GSP01 0020047
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Monday, June 30, 2008 9:55 PM
To: Monegan; Walt C (DPS)
Cc: Nizich; Michael A (GOV); Goode; Kelly C (GOV); Kel Goode; Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Re: two things
Importance: High
Further- how was this "complaint" received, by who, and when/where?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.coin
Date: Tue, 1 Jul 2008 05:41:57
To: Walt Monegan<walt.monegan@alaska.gov>
Cc: M NiEich<mike.nizich@alaska.gov>; Kelly Goode<kelly.goode@alaska.gov>; Kel
Goode<kellyc§acsalaska.net>; K Perry<kris.perry@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: two things
I've never driven Trig anywhere without a new, approved carseat. I want to know who said
otherwise- pis provide me that info now.
Original Message
From: Walt Monegan
To: Governor Sarah Palin
Sent: Jun 30, 2008 2:19 PM
Subject: two things
Governor-
1st - Have you read/approved the 2007 AST Annual Report to be made public?
2nd - Via a soon-to-be-retiring legislator, we have received a complaint that had you
driving with Trig not in an approved infant car seat; if so this would be awkward in many
ways .
•| Please know that I am trying to help...
1
PRA GSP01 0020048
-Walt
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
PRA GSP01 0020049
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Monday, June 30, 2008 9:42 PM
To: Monegan; Walt C (DPS)
Cc: Nizich; Michael A (GOV); Goode; Kelly C (GOV); Kel Goode; Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Re: two things
I've never driven Trig anywhere without a new, approved carseat. I want to know who said
otherwise- pis provide me that info now.
Original Message
From: Walt Monegan
To: Governor Sarah Pal in
Sent: Jun 30, 2008 2:19 PM
Subject: two things
Governor-
1st - Have you read/approved the 2007 AST Annual Report to be made public?
2nd - Via a soon-to-be-retiring legislator, we have received a complaint that had you
driving with Trig not in an approved infant car seat; if so this would be awkward in many
ways.
Please know that I am trying to help...
-Walt
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
PRA GSP01 0020050
Fw. Letter for Mary Glazier re: Japanese Prayer Convocation
Page 1 of 2
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Monday, June 30. 2008 10:33 PM
To: Morgan; Katryn L (GOV)
Cc: Peny; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Re: Letter for Mary Glazier re: Japanese Prayer Convocation
It doesnt need to go through proofing- it's good to go- did they ask for this specific content and
greeting though?
Sent fi-om my BlackBeny® device fi'om Cellular One
From: "Morgan, Katiyn L (GOV)" <kate.morgan(gaIaska.gov>
Date: Sun, 29 Jun 2008 22:51 :55 -0800
To: <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject: Fw: Letter for Mary Glazier re: Japanese Prayer Convocation
Governor,
I apologize for the late hour. Here is the letter for Mary Glazier that I promised to re-send your w^ for approval. It
should show up as an attachment, as well as in the bo^ of the email. Once it has your approval, I'll foimat it and
have it ready for Maiy and her flight to Japan twnorrow.
Please let me know If you have any questions. Thank you,
Kate
Original Message —
From: Morgan, Katryo L (GOV)
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com' <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Cc: Peny, Kristina Y (GOV)
Sent: Fri Jun 27 16:51 :10 2008
Subject: Letter for Maiy Glazier re: Japanese Prayer Convocation
Governor,
Here is the letter you a^ed me to prepare for Cheryl/Mary Glazier. I spoke with both of these ladies today, and t his
letter reflects their direction. P lease review, paying speciaJ attention to the mention of IPrJvJIeaed or PersonJ
iPrlvlleged or Personal l\^ Both women stated that it was important we acknowledge WWH era toision. Please
let me toow if you are okay with the content - flu's letter has yet to go ttoou^ the proofing process. You will find
the body of the letter below:
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
9/18/2009
PRA GSP01 0020051
Fw: Letter for Maiy Glazier re: Japanese Prayer Convocation
Page 2 of 2
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Kate Morgan
Communications Coordinator
Office of Governor Sarah Palin
(907)269-7450
9/18/2009
PRA GSP01 0020052
Re: NGA Flights - Options Page 1 ojf 3
I
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Monday. June 30, 2008 10:40 PM /
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV); Periy; Kristina Y (GOV) /
Cc: Heather
Subject: Re: NGA Flights - Options
Yep- tilings would be getting way too tight with the travels in fliere.
Do u mean the trip to Philly is $ 1 800? Or to nevada?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
From: "Mason, Janice L (GOV)" <janice.mason(galaska.gov> i
Date: Mon, 30 Jun 2008 22:28:09 -0800
To: <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>; Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)<kris.perry@alaska.gov>
CC: <khbruce@gcijiet>
Subject: Re: NGA Flights - Options
I've been searching flights and if you do Alaska Airlines the cost is approx. $1,800. If you fly Northwest its
considerably cheaper. We can put you out of ANC on Sunday or Monday depending on how long you want to be in
NV. I was just trying to fit m the King Sabnon bill signing tl^t I thought we were trying to look at beforehand.
Janice
Sent using BlackBeny
Original Message —
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
To: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Mason, Janice L (GOV) "
Cc: Heather <khbruce@gci.neP-
Sent: Mon Jun 30 22:0323 2008
Subject: Re: NGA Flights - Options
I won't do my vacation part of this trip if its only one fiill day of vacatirai. Not, worth it
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
From: "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)" <kris.peiTy@alaska.gov>
Date: Mon, 30 Jun 2008 22.04:38 -0800
To: Mason, Janice L (GOV)<jamce.mason@aladai.gov>; <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
CC: <khbruce@gci.net>
Subject: Re: NGA Flights - Options
Janice, if I'm reading &e Nevada pwdon correct, she would leave Monday ai^t and get into LV on Tuesday Iheaa
departing for Philly on Weds. I would suggest a flight option that would get than in on Monday morning should
they decide to go that route. Also AK flies direct there and it may be timelier and as cost effective to do it that
way...???
Original Message —
From: Mason, Janice L (GOV)
To: ExtemalEmailgsp
Cc: Peny, Kristina Y (GOV); Kurt & Heather Bruce <khbruce@gci jiet>
9/18/2009
PRA GSP01 0020053
Re: NGA Flights - Options Page 2 of 3
Sent: Mon Jun 30 17:59:57 2008
Subject: NGA Flights - Options
Governor:
I Here are a couple of options for the flights to NGA.
1
I
I Option 1 - ANC/Philadelphia, PA
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
I Depart ANC on Northwest Fit, #844 - 9:30 p.m.
Arrive Minneapolis/St Paul, MN - 5:47 ajn.
Depart Minneapolis/St Paul, MN - Fit, #688 - 7:05 a.m.
Arrive Hiiladelphia, PA - 10:40 a.m. on Thursday, July 10, 2008
The first event at NGA begins Friday, 07.1 1 .08 at 6:30 pjn. (East Coast Time) - It is the Weilcome Reception.
Option 2 - ANC/Philadelphia, PA/Las Vegas, NV
Monday, July 7, 2008
Depart ANC on Northwest Fit, #844 - 9:30 p.m.
Arrive Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN - 5:47 am.
Depart Minneapolis/St Paul, MN - Fit, #775 - 7:00 a.m.
Arrive Las Vegas, NV - 8: 1 8 ajn.
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Depart Las Vegas, NV m Northwest Fit., # 1 1 96 - 1 1 :1 5 a.m-
Arrive Detroit, MI - 6:22 p.m.
Depart Detroit, MI - 7:02 p.m.
Arrive Philadelphia, PA - 8:44 p.m.
9/18/2009
PRA GSP01 0020054
Re: NGA Flights - Options Page 3 of 3
The NGA Adjoununent is 1 1 :30 a.m. on Monday, July 14 -
The RGA Adjournment is 1:30 pjn. on Monday, July 14 (Luncheon)
RETURN Philadelphia, PA - July 15, 2008 to ANC
Depart Philadelphia, PA - Minneapolis/St, Paul - on Northwest Fit., #687 - 1 1 :25 ajn.
Arrive Minneapolis/St. Paul -1:17 p.m.
Depart Minneapolis/St. Paul - Fit., #849 - 2:35 p.m.
Arrive ANC -5:20 p.m.
I did not list out pricing - tickets are usually purchased at full &re so that any changes/cancellations can be fiiUy recovered.
Janice
9/18/2009
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Monday, June 30. 2008 9:27 PM
To: K Peny Yahoo; Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Co: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Mason; Janice L (GOV); Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV)
Subject: Re: Update
Pis don't wait for me to get the op ed out. It needs to be out asap.
We're now in fairbanks. We didn't know the flight landed here before heading to Anchorage,
so it'll be after midnight that I arrive in the valley. So don't look for me in the
morning. Barrow was good- but very long travel home. Had we known, we'd have taken them up
on their offer to return on the 2 hr flight on their jet. Trig is ready to be home and
fed ... as am I .
Original Message
From: K Perry Yahoo
To: Governor Sarah Palin
ReplyTo: K Perry Yahoo
Sent: Jun 30, 2008 8:18 PM
Sub j ect : Update
We worked through several iterations of the op ed response to Fagan today. We're sending
it out for a final review and will have a draft for you in the morning. ADN knows, and
we'll send it to them tomorrow.
Today on Fagan 's show, he was largely talking about other things - starting off with Billy
Boy McAllister. I was only able to catch bits and pieces. But, one thing he said about
statehood is that he's rec'd a lot of hate mail from his Sunday editorial. In reviewing
the blog comments, I was pleasantly surprised to see that the majority of them were
against him (and Gail) . I think this all needs to be considered, along with input I've
rec'd from others, on the op ed piece.
Hope all went well in Barrow. Heard the weather was great. Wish I could have gone as I've
never been but it is good I stayed, it was another busy day at office. All good though.
Nizich will be up in the morning.
Also, I picked up your suburban and it's parked at the house.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Balash. Joseph R (GOV) I/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=JRBALASH]
Monday, June 30, 2008 8:29 PM
Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Lefebvre; Richard A (DNR); Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Nizich; Michael A (GOV)
Re: Repayment
But I didn't see it on Andrew's Blog! Are you sure?
Congratulations, team.
Original Message
From: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
To: ExternalEmailgsp
Cc: Lefebvre, Richard A (DNR); Irwin, Tom E (DNR); Balash, Joseph R (GOV); Nizich, Michael
A (GOV)
Sent: Mon Jun 30 20:24:07 2008
Subject: Repayment
Thanks to the success of the auction. Mat Maid is paying back the $600k appropriation to
the state. Kristari requested that a check be cut todays This is great news.
Kris
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From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [govemor@alaska.govl
Monday, June 30, 2008 2:01 PM
Rintala; Jessalynn F (GOV)
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMail@govweb.alaska.gov [mailto:WebMail@govweb.alaska.gov]
Sent: Sunday, June 29, 2008 3:00 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mr. Douglas Brooks
address: 452 Carrington Lane Douglasville GA 30135
678 715 8179
MESSAGE:
To The Honorable Sarah Palin
Governor, State of Alaska
Mrs. Palin:
As a life long Repiablican, I, along with many others, hope that you will come to the aid
of your party and our great country and serve as our next Vice-President. Our party and
our country need you. Our country is facing a crucial time in our history, not or whether
or not Obama is elected but in many other areas. Our economy is almost in total ruin, our
security is again facing a challenge, not just from without but from within, as the
Supreme Court has now given our enemies the same rights as a citizen has. Schools have
openly banned even the Pledge of Allegiance. Our borders are still not secured and far too
many cities are clearly defying our laws by being sanctuary cites.
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It is in. times, such as these, that our country needs leadership, and I, along with many
of my friends, believe that you along with Senator McCain will and can provide that
leadership. As you can see, I am not a resident of the great State of Alaska, but even
here in Georgia, we have heard about you and the great things you have done there.
If there is anyway that I can help you, please let me know. I will write letters to
Senator McCain, start a 527, or whatever it takes to help ensure that you are our next
Vice-President .
Thank you for your time and my prayers are with you.
Douglas M. Brooks
dmb73@comcast.net
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Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov}
Monday, June 30, 2008 1 :58 PM
Rintala; Jessalynn F (GOV)
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMailSgovweb.alaska.gov [mailto: WebMail@govweb.alaska.gov]
Sent: Sunday, June 29, 2008 2:49 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mr. Richard Casey
address: 912 E. Ridgecrest Road Fort Collins CO 80524
970-980-5975
MESSAGE:
Sarah Palin should run for Vice President of the United States. She is terrific! A vote
from Colorado.
rcasey@rmcbiosciences.com
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Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [govemor@alaska.govj
Sent: Monday, June 30, 2008 1 :58 PM
To: Rintala; Jessalynn F (GOV)
Cc: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Elections
Original Message
From: WebMail@govweb.alaska.gov [mailtorWebMaiiegovweb. alaska.gov]
Sent: Sunday, June 29, 2008 2:42 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Sub j ect : Elections
Web mail from: Mr. William McKane
address: 1306 Spruce Street Yankton SD 57078
MESSAGE:
Recently I heard Governor Palin interviwed by Larry Kudlow on CNBC, and I think that she
would make a first-rate running mate for Senator John McCain. Please encourage her to
accept if asked! What can we do to encourage Senator McCain to put her on the ticket?
She is clearly a very winsome political leader. Congratulations to Alaska for choosing
such a governor. Go Sarah!
I Sincerely,
i
!
j
j Fr. William Paul McKane
zetesis@iw.net
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Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [govemor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, June 30, 2008 1 :45 PM
To: Rintala; Jessalynn F (GOV)
Cc: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMail@govweb.alaska.gov [mailto:WebMail@govweb.alaska.gov]
Sent: Sunday, June 29, 2008 1:09 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mr. Bill Kuehn
address: 7464 S. Depew St. Littleton AK 80128
303-979-5050
MESSAGE:
Please consider being the V.P. on the Republican ticket.
This morning Bill Cristel on Fox said you would be the best. I've heard you are a female
Ronald Regan. You are also for driling for oil in your state.
I'm excited about you and what you could do. I'll be looking forward to learning more
about you.
i I know it would be difficult to move your family to D.C. but you would be doing a lot for
i your country.
I hope you get lots more e-mails like this. I'm a super Republican who is not passionate
about McCain but with you on the ticket I and others like me would be super energized.
Thanks for your time and God's speed in whatever you do,
1
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Bill
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bill Otoughteams . com
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Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) fgovemor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, June 30, 2008 1 1 :34 AM
To: Rintala; Jessalynn F (GOV)
Cc: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMail@govweb.alaska.gov [mailto:WebMail8govweb.alaska.gov]
Sent: Sunday, June 29, 2008 8:42 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: keith mundy
address: 187 kino springs dr. nogales AZ 85621
MESSAGE:
Nice letter to Congress. Maybe you should run at some point in time. I sure as hell would
vote for you.
Have a great day and good luck in the future.
Keith A. Mundy
Dir. of Golf
Kino Springs G.C.
kinospringsgolf gtheriver . com
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Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [govemor@aIaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, June 30, 2008 1 1 :34 AM
To: Rintala; Jessalynn F (GOV)
Cc: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMailSgovweb . alaska. gov [mailto: WebMailggovweb. alaska . gov]
Sent: Sunday, June 29, 2008 7:50 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Carol Brannock
address: 119 Victory Circle Willow Spring NC 27592
MESSAGE :
Governor Palin,
I am deeply concerned for our country. For the first time today I heard some politicians
discussing running mates for John McCain. Your name was among the list. So, I have done
my research and find your contributions to Alaska remarkable.
I live in North Carolina and am a retired teacher of 30 years of service. I hope that you
do become the VP nominee and that you make education one of your priorities. My daughter
is a teacher and my son will soon be one. Both have and will have exorbitant educational
loans to repay on less pay than they should have as teachers.
I am excited about the possibility that you may be our next vice president!
1
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Carol
beachnc4 @aol . com
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Unknown
From: McBride, Rhonda (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=RMFAUBION]
Sent: Monday, June 30, 2008 8:27 AM
To: Sarah Palin
Subject: Barrow Addendum
If you see Janelle Everett, give her a big hug for me. Janelle is news director at KBRW.
Once while she was on an extended vacation in her home state of Alabama, she stored her
parka in my house. My God. The darned thing weighed almost as much as me. And that's a
lot.
You can't miss Janelle. She's big, black and beautiful. She's one of Alaska's veteran
radio reporters — having worked in Bethel and Kodiak as well as Barrow.
Also a quick correx. Barrow's Daltoa Hwy Corridor hearing is July 23rd, not June 23rd.
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From: Mason, Janice L (GOV) t/0=SOA/OU=FiRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GR0UP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=JLMAS0N1
Sent: Monday, June 30, 2008 6:00 PM
To: "Sarah Palin'
Cc: Penry; Kristina Y (GOV); Kurt & Heather Bruce
Subject: NGA Flights - Options
Governor:
Here are a couple of options for the flights to NGA.
Option 1 - ANC/Philadelphia, PA
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Depart ANC on Northwest Fit., #844 - 9:30 p.m.
Arrive Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN - 5:47 a.i
Depart Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN - Fit., #688 - 7:05 a.m.
Arrive Philadelphia, PA - 10:40 a.m. on Thursday, July 10, 2008
The first event at NGA begins Friday, 07.11.08 at 6:30 p.m. (East Coast Time) - It is the
Welcome Reception.
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Option 2 - ANC/Philadelphia, PA/Las Vegas, NV
Monday, July 7, 2008
Depart ANC on Northwest Fit., #844 - 9:30 p.m.
Arrive Minne
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Unknown
From: Ruaro, Randall P (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=RPRUARO]
Sent: Monday, June 30, 2008 10:06 AM
To: 'Sarah Palin*
Subject: FW: Land purchase requested by Leo
Governor:
I have gone over this with Leo and the project manager.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Thanks,
Randy
From: Von Scheben, Leo (DOT)
Sent: Monday, June 30, 2008 9:14 AM
To: BcternalEmailgsp
Cc: Ruaro, Randall P (GOV)
Subject:
Governor, DOT&PF needs approval to proceed with a mitigation transaction for the Juneau Access project. The
Department has asked Southeast Alaska Land Trust to obtain an in-holding in Point Bridget State Park that is for
sale by a family that would like the land to be protected. The cost is approximately $500,000. VWiite this
purchase is to fulfill a mitigation commitment for JA, it can be used to mitigate impacts to marine waters from
other projects (e.g. highways along a shore, ferry terminals, an airport in tidelands, etc.) if the JA project is not
constructed. This acquisition will be made with federal transportation funds that are already obl^ated and in-hand
for this purpose. The acquisition fulfills a commitment made by FHWA and is supported by resource agencies as
it will protect habitat, and will benefit the state parks system because the land will be transfen-ed to the park
system rather than be privately developed.
This mitigation process is required by all the resource agencies on alt projects through the permitting process. It
is a little like the 1% art factor on new buildings.
SEAL Trust must submit a bid by July 3, the deadline set by BIA who holds the land in taist for the Native owner.
The funds do not need to be transfenred by then, but they need to know if the money will be available as soon as
possible before July 3.
LEO
8/26/2009
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Unknown
From: Colberg, Talis J (LAW) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=TJCOLBERG]
Sent: Monday, June 30, 2008 1 :57 PM
To: ■gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Subject: FW: FYI-Complaint filed against NMFS/Commerce over listing delay for Cook Inlet Beluga Whale
Dear Governor Palin,
Just for your infonnation. The attachment, in case it does not open, is a complaint filed by various
environmental groups against the National Marine Fisheries Service for failing to act in a timely manner to list
beluga whales under the endangered species act
Just saw the unveiling of the Peratrovich statue downtown. Begich and Diane Benson did the talking.
Begich acknowledged Sen. Ted Stevens but did not invite him forward or offer him a chance to talk. Sen.
Stevens then left the scene completely just as it started. After the statue was unveiled then Begich remembered
to invite LL Gov. Parnell to speak. The Lt Gov. spoke and read part of your letter whidi was presented to the
artist In the crowd were Ariis, Fran, Steve Reiger, the Peratrovich fami^ members, a few others and mostly
tourists.
Talis
From: Meyen, Bradley E (LAW)
Sent: Monday, June 30, 2008 1:49 PM
To: Colberg, Talis J (LAW); Tillery, Craig J (LAW); Barry, Elizabeth J (LAW)
Cc Daugherty, Steven A (LAW)
Subject: FYI-<omplaint filed against NMFS/Commerce over listing delay for Cook Inlet Beluga Whale
Greetings: Please see the above complaint filed by five organizations and relating to Cook Inlet Beluga Whales.
The web site for the Center for Biological Diversity states that the complaint was filed today, June 30, 2008, in the
District Court for the District of Columbia. The complaint challenges the 6 month extension invoked by NMFS
under the ESA on April 22, 2006. CBD filed a 60 day notice of intent to sue on April 23, 2008. NMFS and the
Secretary of Commerce have 60 days to respond to the complaint I will verify the filing with the District Court for
the District of Columbia and check on any motions that may have been filed at the same time. I have provided
this information to ADF&G. Brad
CONFIDENTIAL ATTORNEY-CUENT COMMUNICATION
Brad Meyen
Assistant Attorney General
Natural Resources Sectton
Alaska Department of Law
1031 W. 4th Ave., Suite 200
Anchorage, Alaska 99501
(907)269-5232
brad.meyen@alaska.gov
8/27/2009
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From: "Von Scheben, Leo (DOT)" <Ieo.vonscheben@aIaska.gov>
Date: Mon, 30 Jun 2008 09:14:12 -0800
To: <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
CC: Ruaro, Randall P (GOV)<randall.ruaro@alaska.gov>
Subject:
Governor, DOT&PF needs approval to proceed with a mitigation transaction for the Juneau Access project The
Department has asked Southeast Alaska Land Trust to obtain an in-holding in Point Bridget State Park that is for
sale by a family that would like the land to be protected. The cost is approximately $500,000. While this
purchase is to fulfill a mitigation commitment for JA, it can be used to mitigate impacts to marine waters from
other projects (e.g. highways along a shore, ferry terminals, an airport in tidelands, etc.) if the JA project is not
constructed. This acquisition will be made with federal transportation fiinds that are already obligated and in-hand
for this purpose. The acquisition fulfills a commitment made by FHWA and is supported by resource agencies as
it will protect habitat, and will benefit the state parks system because the land will be transferred to the park
system rather than be privately developed.
This mitigation process is required by all the resource agencies on all projects through the pemiitting process. It
is a little like the 1% art factor on new buildings.
SEAL Trust must submit a bid by July 3, the deadline set by BIA who holds the land in trust for the Native owner.
The funds do not need to be transferred by then, but they need to know if the money will be available as soon as
possible before July 3.
LEO
8/25/2009
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Fw: Thank You All! Page 1 ofl
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Tuesday, July 01 , 2008 7:37 AM
To: liwin; Tom E (DNR); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Rowland; Mindy B (GOV)
Cc: Peny; Kristina Y (GOV); Nizich; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Re: Thank You All!
Can you let the public know of this? Remember critics said we'd never actually follow through
with this- Alaskans need to know of your great work with this.' We can do a presser...
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
From: "Irwin, Tom E (DNR)" <tom.irwin@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 01 Jul 2008 07:24:41 -0800
To: <gov.sarah@yahooxom>
Subject Fw: Thank You All!
Habitat has been fonaally moved back to ADFG. I thought you would want to see this letter from DNR to Habitat
Governor, thanks for all your support in this move. Another accomplishmaat for Alaska. Tom
Original Message
From: Lefebvre, Richard A (DNR)
To: Irwm, Tom E (DNR)
Sent Tue Jul 01 07:10:23 2008
Subject: FW: Thank You AUI
From: Lefebvre, Richard A (DNR)
Sent Monday, June 30, 2008 8:35 AM
To: DNROHMP
Cc: Peny, Kristina Y (GOV); denby_lloyd@fishgame.state.ak.us
Subject Thank You All!
We in the Commissioner's OflBice m the Department of Natural Resources want to tell you all that we have enjoyed
working with you as an integral part of this department and look forward to our continued relati(mship as you re-
establish yourselves withm the Department of Fish and Game. We were veiy fortunate not to have had to deal with
maijy "upward climbing monkeys" as issues were handled q>propri3tely by you as the professionals you are. Your
track record and accomplishments speak for themselves. We are proud of having had the opportunity to learn from
you as well as share our realities with you.
Thank you for having been a part of DNR's Office of Habitat Management and Permitting and the larger DNR
femily. Our best to each of yon as you move forward with yoxn: careers!
Thank you for a great job!
Tom Irwin, Commissioner
Marty Rutherford, Deputy Commissioner
Dick LeFebvre, Deputy Cramnissioner
9/18/2009
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Unknown
From: John Katz [iwkatz@ALASKADC.oig]
Sent: Tuesday, July 01 , 2008 7:59 AM
To: Palin; Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Cc: Peny; Kristina Y (GOV); Nizich; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Re: Senator Stevens/Second Special Session
Will do immediately.
John W. Katz
Director of State/ Federal Relations
and Special Counsel to the Governor
iwkatz(c6alaskadc. org
(202)624-5858
>» On 7/ 1/2008 at 1 1:44 AM, in message
<D12754A53B2AED468149A15236EB769484E495@SOAJNUMSG02.soa.alask
"Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)" <govpalin{galaska.gov> wrote:
I'd ask that you speak to him before his July 2 messaging even.
And for what it's worth- 1 agree that gasline team's messaging re: in-state has NOT been
a^ressive or passionate enough to remind Alaskans that my FIRST goal is, and always
has been, taking care of AK first. We've met recently on that- with my reminder about the
ol' "Putting Alaskans First" campaign promise of mine... and I'm strongly encouraging
AGIA team to tell Alaskans (and prove to all) that that IS the mission here with AGIA. They
hace regrouped on that and they're looking for opportunities to reiterate our coinmitment
to in-state use first. Thanks!
Original Message
From: John Katz <jwkatz@ALASKADC.org>
To: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Sent: Tue Jul 01 07:36:48 2008
Subject: Re: Senator Stevens/ Second Special Session
I will emphasize to the Senator that the Administration is very much on board witii in-
state use and also our plan for using petroleum revenues to address short term needs,
particularly those related to energy costs.
I think this is all we may need to do for now. In honesty, messages from the gas team
have not registered well with the Senator although this may change in the aftermath of
your recent meeting with him.
When I wrote you earlier, I was unaware of the Senator's plans - and he did not mention
them - to talk publicly on July 2nd and 3rd about his initiatives to "bring short and long-
term energy relief to Alaskans." (See below). His original idea was to use your initiatives
and the second special session to show Congress how petroleimi revenues could be used
at the federal leveL
Perhaps, we should postpone a definitive response to the Senator until we see what
transpires tomonrow. In the meantime, I can convey your thoughts about in-state use, etc
and see how he responds.
Does this sound like a plan?
9/18/2009
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 1, 2008
Contacts: Aaron Saunders (907) 271-5915
Steve Wackowski {202} 224-5122
Senator Stevens to Discuss New Energy Initiatives at Press Events
in Anchorage and Fairbanks
ANCHORAGE, AK - Senator Ted Stevens (R-AIaska) announced today that he will outline his
energy initiatives to bring short and long-term enei^ relief to Alaskans at press conferences in
Anchorage and Fairbanks.
The Anchorage press conference wiU be held on Wednesday, July 2 at 11 a.m. in his office in the
Federal Building. This office is located at 222 West 7th Avenue #2, Room 569.
The Fairbanks press conference will be held Thursday, July 3 at 9 a.m. at the Cold Climate
Housing Research Center. This facility is located at 1000 Fairbanks Street.
To attend, members of the press must RSVP to: aaron_saunders@stevens.senate,gov or
steve_wackowski@stevens.senate.gov.
###
John W. Katz
Director of State/Federal Relations
and Special Counsel to the Governor
jwkatz@alaskadc.org < mailto:iwkatz(aalaskadc.org >
(202)624-5858
»>0n7/l/ 2008 at 1 1 :05 AM, in message
<D12754A53B2AED468149A15236EB769484E494@SOAJNUMSG02.soa.alaska.gov>,"Palin,
Sarah (GOV sponsored)" <govpalin@alaska.gov> wrote:
9/18/2009
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Does he realize we are very supportive of in_state also and I've asked the AGIA team to ramp up
that message publicly, as I fear that message was lost through the revealing of the TC-Alaska "big
Une" plan? Marty could provide the Senator more infomation on precisely what we're doing to
ensure in-state use and benefits of our gas. (I'd hope his testimony would acknowledge that we're
on the same page with in-state.)
Also, hopefully he could weave in that our Surplus Revenue Return proposal shows how oil/ gas
revenue DOES help ourselves as we attempt to relieve burdens on AK residents by returning
suiplus dollars to them to help meet the rising cost of living - it's a short term plan as we work
towards conservation and long term energy relief plans.
Original Message
From: John Katz <jwkat2@ALASKADC.0rg>
To: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Cc: Peny, Kristina Y (GOV); Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Sent Tue Jul 01 04:16:08 2008
Subject: Senator Stevens/ Second Special Session
Senator Stevens contacted me last night to find out what you would think about his testifying at
the special session on in-state energy issues.
He does support an in-state solution. However, his primary objective would be to show the
Congress how state oil revenues can be used to benefit the citizenry. He believes that the second
special session will exemplify how opening ANWR and offshore areas in Alaska would provide
significant non-tax revenues to the U.S. Treasury, thereby benefitting the economy in several
ways.
For whatever ifs worth, I believe that this is a good idea. I'm not sure that anything will budge
the Democratic Leadership in Congress, but the publicify should help keep the spotlight on
Alaska's oil and gas resources.
I think that the ultimate decision about his testifying must be made by the Legislature. However,
the Senator didn't want to proceed without your approval. My guess is that the beneficial
electoral implications are not lost on the Senator, either.
I also mentioned to him that we would probably respond to Dan Fagan's Sunday column, which I
characterized as beyond fair criticism of a politician in a situation where Pagan had previously
been apprized of the facts.
Please let me know how you would like to proceed.
John W. Katz
Director of State/ Federal Relations
and Special Counsel to the Governor
jwkatz@alaskadc.org <mailto:iwkatz@alaskadc.orsf >
(202)624-5858
9/18/2009
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Unknown
From: John Katz (jwkatz@ALASKADC.orgJ
Sent: Tuesday. July 01 , 2008 12:37 PM
To: Joseph Balash; Marty Rutherford
Cc: Mike Nizich; Governor Sarah Palin
Subject: Senator Stevens/Energy - CONFIDENTIAL - ATTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVILEGE
Per our conversation, I have sent the communication below to Senator Stevens. Hopefully,
it captures the essence of what we discussed.
As I mentioned, I communicated earlier today with the Senator to emphasize the Governor's
commitment to the in-state use of natural gas and to seek support for the use of petrole\im
dollars to defray citizen's energy costs.
If I hear an3^ing further, I will let you know.
P.S.
Should I provide a "heads up" to Senator Murkowski as well?
John W. Katz
Director of State/ Federal Relations
and fecial Counsel to the Governor
jwkatz(8alaskadc.org
(202)624-5858
»> On 7/1/2008 at 4:27 PM, in message <486A5ADA.CD3B.0090.3@ALASKADe.org>,
John Katz <jwkatzi@ALASKADG.org> wrote:
I was just advised by two members of the Governor's gas team, and I thought that you
should know as well, that tomorrow there wiU be a press advisory announcing a press
conference on Monday at which the State will announce a two-phase public/private
partnership to bring affordable natural gas to residents of the railbelt. The gas team
believes that this project will underscore the importance that the Governor attaches to
in-state production and use of natural gas.
As you can imagine, rumors are swirling about your two energy related press events.
The gas team feels that we have made significant progress under AGIA, especially in
terms of the Trans-Canada proposal but also the competition for transport that it has
generated. The team is hoping that you have come to this conclusion as well and is
wiffing to provide further information to you if that would be helpful.
John W. Katz
Director of State/ Federal Relations
and Special Counsel to the Governor
fwkatzCSalaskadc. org
(202)624-5858
8/24/2009
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Unknown
From: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=RHUGHES]
Sent: Tuesday, July 01 , 2008 8:44 AM
To: Palin; Sarah (GOV sponsored); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Cc: Perry; KristinaY (GOV)
Subject: RE: Senator Stevens/Second Special Session
Will do. Governor. Will e-mail them now.
Rosanne Hughes
Director of External Communications
(907) 269-7450
Original Message
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2008 8:41 AM
To: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV); Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Re: Senator Stevens/Second Special Session
Pis follow up w them then. Thanks
Original Message
From: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
To: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored); Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Sent: Tue Jul 01 08:27:50 2008
Subject: RE: Senator Stevens/Second Special Session
I haven't heard of anything, Governor, nor seen anything from them.
Rosanne Hughes
Director of External Communications
(907) 269-7450
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Original Message
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2008 8:25 AM
To: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Fw: Senator Stevens/Second Special Session
Did the team ever follow up oh the public messaging they were to do on this issue? (That
was two wks ago . . . ) :
Original Message
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
To: 'ivyfrye@yahoo.com' <ivyfryeeyahoo.com>; 'ftb907eyahoo.com' <ftb907@yahoo.com>; Perry,
Kristina Y (GOV)
Cc: Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Sent: Tue Jul 01 08:21:06 2008
Subject: Fw: Senator Stevens/Second Special Session
All opportunities need to be seized to get that msg out... Kris, did you ever see anything
from Marty or Joe on messaging this after the gasline mtg in my office two wks ago?
Remember they were going to do a public statement? Pis let them know that now even the
Senator is on it be we haven't been out there with the msg we've asked them to ramp up.
Original Message — '■
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
To: Katz, John W (GOV)
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Sent: Tue Jul 01 07:44:50 2008
Subject: Re: Senator Stevens /Second Special Session
I'd ask that you speak to him before his July 2 messaging even.
And for what it's worth- I agree that gasline team's messaging re: in-state has NOT
been aggressive or passionate enough to remind Alaskans that my FIRST goal is, and always
has been, taking care of AK first. We've met recently on that- with my reminder about the
ol' "Putting Alaskans First" campaign promise of mine... and I'm strongly encouraging AGIA
team to tell Alaskans (and prove to all) that that IS the mission here with AGIA. They
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hace regrouped on that and they're looking for opportunities to reiterate our commitment
to in-state use first. Thanks!
Original Message
From: John Katz <jwkatz@ALASKADC.org>
To: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Sent: Tue Jul 01 07:36:48 2008
Subject: Re: Senator Stevens/Second Special Session
I will emphasize to the Senator that the Administration is very much on board with in-
state use and also our plan for using petroleum revenues to address short term needs,
particularly those related to energy costs.
I think this is all we may need to dp for now. In honesty, messages from the gas team
have not registered well with the Senator although this may change in the aftermath of
your recent meeting with him.
j When I wrote you earlier, I was unaware of the Senator's plans - and he did not mention
j them - to talk publicly on July 2nd and 3rd about his initiatives to "bring short and
I long-term energy relief to Alaskans." (See below). His original idea was to use your
\ initiatives and the second special session to show Congress how petroleum revenues could
j be used at the federal level.
Perhaps, we should postpone a definitive response to the Senator until we see what
transpires tomorrow. In the meantime, I can convey your thoughts about in-state use, etc
and see how he responds.
Does this sound like a plan?
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 1, 2008
j Contacts: Aaron Saunders (907) 271-5915
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Steve Wackowski (202) 224-5122
Senator Stevens to Discuss New Energy Initiatives at Press Events
in Anchorage and Fairbanks
ANCHORAGE, AK - Senator Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) announced today that he will outline his
energy initiatives to bring short and long-term energy relief to Alaskans at press
conferences in Anchorage and Fairbanks.
The Anchorage press conference will be held on Wednesday, July 2 at 11 a.m. in his office
in the Federal Building. This office is located at 222 West 7th Avenue #2, Room 569.
The Fairbanks press conference will be held Thursday, July 3 at 9 a.m. at the Cold Climate
Housing Research Center. This facility is located at 1000 Fairbanks Street.
To attend, members of the press must RSVP to: aaron_saundersestevens.senate.gov or
steve_wackowski@ Stevens . senate . gov .
###
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John W. Katz
Director of State/Federal Relations
and Special Counsel to the Governor
j wkatz@alaskadc . org <inailto : jwkatz@alaskadc . org>
(202)624-5858
>» On 7/1/2008 at 11:05 AM, in message <D12754A53B2AED468149A15236EB769484E494
@SOAJNUMSG02.soa.alaska.gov>, "Palln, Sarah (GOV sponsored) " <govpalinealaska.gov> wrote:
Does he realize we are very supportive of in_state also and I've asked the AGIft team to
ramp up that message publicly, as I fear that message was lost through the revealing of
the TC-Alaska "big line" plan? Marty could provide the Senator more infomation on
precisely what we're doing to ensure in-state use and benefits of our gas. (I'd hope his
testimony would acknowledge that we're on the same page with in-state.)
Also, hopefully he could weave in that our Surplus Revenue Return proposal shows how
oil/gas revenue DOES help ourselves as we attempt to relieve burdens on AK residents by
returning surplus dollars to them to help meet the rising cost of living - it's a short
term plan as we work towards conservation and long term energy relief plans.
Original Message
From: John Katz <jwkatz@ALASKADC.org>
To: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Sent: Tue Jul 01 04:16:08 2008
Subject: Senator Stevens/Second Special Session
Senator Stevens contacted me last night to find out what you would think about his
testifying at the special session on in-state energy issues.
He does support an in-state solution. However, his primary objective would be to show the
Congress how state oil revenues can be used to benefit the citizenry. He believes that
the second special session will exemplify how opening ANWR and offshore areas in Alaska
would provide significant non-tax revenues to the U.S. Treasury, thereby benefitting the
economy in several ways.
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For whatever it's worth, I believe that this is a good idea. I'm not sure that anything
will budge the Democratic Leadership in Congress, but the publicity should help keep the
spotlight on Alaska's oil and gas resources.
I think that the ultimate decision about his testifying must be made by the Legislature.
However, the Senator didn't want to proceed without your approval. My guess is that the
beneficial electoral implications are not lost on the Senator, either.
I also mentioned to him that we would probably respond to Dan Fagan's Sunday column, which
I characterized as beyond fair criticism of a politician in a situation where Fagan had
previously been apprized of the facts.
Please let me know how you would like to proceed.
John W. Katz
Director of State/Federal Relations
and Special Counsel to the Governor
jwkatz@alaskadc.org <mailto:jwkatz@alaskadc.org>
(202)624-5858
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Unknown
From: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GR0UP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=RHUGHES1
Sent: Tuesday, July 01 , 2008 8:28 AM
To: Palin; Sarah (GOV sponsored); Leighow; SharotJ W (GOV)
Cc: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: RE: Senator Stevens/Second Special Session
I haven't heard of anything, Governor, nor seen anything from them.
Rosanne Hughes
Director of External Communications
(907) 269-7450
Original Message
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2008 8:25 AM
To: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Fw: Senator Stevens/Second Special Session
Did the team ever follow up on the public messaging they were to do on this issue? (That
was two wks ago...):
Original Message
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
To: • ivyfrye@yahoo.com' <ivy fr ye @ yahoo. com>; 'ftb907@yahoo.com' <ftb907@yahoo.cora>; Perry,
Kristina Y (GOV)
Cc: Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Sent: Tue Jul 01 08:21:06 2008
Subject: Fw: Senator Stevens/Second Special Session
All opportunities need to be seized, to get that msg out... Kris, did you ever see anything
from Marty or Joe on messaging this after the gasline mtg in my office two wks ago?
Remember they were going to do a public statement? Pis let them know that now even the
Senator is on it be we haven't been out there with the msg we've asked them to ramp up.
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Original Message
From: Paiin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
To: Katz, John W (GOV)
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Sent: Tue Jul 01 07:44:50 2008
Subject: Re: Senator Stevens/Second Special Session
I'd ask that you speak to him before his July 2 messaging even.
And for what it's worth- I agree that gasline team's messaging re: in-state has NOT
been aggressive or passionate enough to remind Alaskans that my FIRST goal is, and always
has been, taking care of AK first. We've met recently on that- with my reminder about the
ol' "Putting Alaskans First" campaign promise of mine... and I'm strongly encouraging AGIA
team to tell Alaskans (and prove to all) that that IS the mission here with AGIA. They
hace regrouped on that and they're looking for opportunities to reiterate our commitment
to in-state use first. Thanks!
Original Message
From: John Katz <jwkatz@ALASKADC.org>
To: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV) ; Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Sent: Tue Jul 01 07:36:48 2008
Subject: Re: Senator Stevens/Second Special Session
I will emphasize to the Senator that the Administration is very much on board with in-
state use and also our plan for using petroleum revenues to address short terra needs,
particularly those related to energy costs.
I think this is all we may need to do for now. In honesty, messages from the gas team
have not registered well with the Senator although this may change in the aftermath of
your recent meeting with him.
When I wrote you earlier, I was unaware of the Senator's plans - and he did not mention
them - to talk publicly on July 2nd and 3rd about his initiatives to "bring short and
long-term energy relief to Alaskans." (See below). His original idea was to use your
initiatives and the second special session to show Congress how petroleum revenues could
be used at the federal level.
Perhaps, we should postpone a definitive response to the Senator until we see what
transpires tomorrow. In the meantime, I can convey your thoughts about in-state use, etc
and see how he responds.
Does this sound like a plan?
PRA GSP01 0020090
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 1, 2008
Contacts: Aaron Saunders (907) 271-5915
Steve Wackowski (202) 224-5122
Senator Stevens to Discuss New Energy Initiatives at Press Events
in Ancliorage and Fairbanks
ANCHORAGE, AK - Senator Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) announced today that he will outline his
energy initiatives to bring short and long-term energy relief to Alaskans at press
conferences in Anchorage and Fairbanks.
The Anchorage press conference will be held on Wednesday, July 2 at 11 a.m. in his office
in the Federal Building. This office is located at 222 West 7th Avenue #2, Room 569.
The Fairbanks press conference will be held Thursday, July 3 at 9 a.m. at the Cold Climate
Housing Research Center. This facility is located at 1000 Fairbanks Street.
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To attend, members of the press must RSVP to: aaron_saunders@stevens.senate.gov or
steve_wackowski@stevens . senate . gov .
John W. Katz
Director of State/Federal Relations
and Special Counsel to the Governor
jwlcatz@alask.adc.org <mailto:jwkatz@alaskadc.org>
(202)624-5858
>» On 7/1/2008 at 11:05 AM, in message <D12754A53B2AED468149A15236EB769484E494
@S0AJNDMSG02.soa.alaska.gov>, "Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)" <govpalin@alaska.gov> wrote:
Does he realize we are very supportive of in_state also and I've asked the AGIA team to
ramp up that message publicly, as I fear that message was lost through the revealing of
the TC-Alaska "big line" plan? Marty could provide the Senator more infomation on
precisely what we're doing to ensure in-state use and benefits of our gas. (I'd hope his
testimony would acknowledge that we're on the same page with in-state.)
Also, hopefully he could weave in that our Surplus Revenue Return proposal shows how
oil/gas revenue DOES help ourselves as we attempt to relieve burdens on AK residents by
returning surplus dollars to them to help meet the rising cost of living - it's a short
term plan as we work towards conservation and long term energy relief plans .
Original Message
From: John Katz <jwkatz8AlASKADC.org>
4
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To: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Sent: Tue Jul 01 04:16:08 2008
Subject: Senator Stevens/Second Special Session
Senator Stevens contacted me last night to find out what you would think about his
testifying at the special session on in-state energy issues.
He does support an in-state solution. However, his primary objective would be to show the
Congress how state oil revenues can be used to benefit the citizenry. He believes that
the second special session will exemplify how opening ANWR and offshore areas in Alaska
would provide significant non-tax revenues to the O.S. Treasury, thereby benefitting the
economy in several ways .
For whatever it's worth, I believe that this is a good idea. I'm not sure that anything
will budge the Democratic Leadership in Congress, but the publicity should help keep the
spotlight on Alaska's oil and gas resources.
I think that the ultimate decision about his testifying must be made by the Legislature.
However, the Senator didn't want to proceed without your approval. My guess is that the
beneficial electoral implications are not lost on the Senator, either.
I also mentioned to him that we would probably respond to Dan Fagan's Sunday column, which
I characterized as beyond fair criticism of a politician in a situation where Fagan had
previously been apprized of the facts.
Please let me know how you would like to proceed.
John W. KatE
Director of State/Federal Relations
and Special Counsel to the Governor
jwkatz@alaskadc.org <mailto:jwkatz@alaskadc.org>
(202)624-5858
PRA GSP01 0020093
Unknown
From: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FrRST ADMfNISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=RHUGHES]
Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2008 8:17 AM
To: Palin; Sarah (GOV sponsored); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: RE: Senator Stevens/Second Special Session
Will do. Governor.
Rosanne Hughes
Director of External Communications
(907) 269-7450
Original Message
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2008 7:46 AM
To: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
Subject: Fw: Senator Stevens/Second Special Session
Fyi, no action needed but we need to remind AGIA team to follow through on in-state use
mission:
Original Message —
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
To: Katz, John W {GOV)
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Nizich, Michael A (GOV),
Sent: Tue Jul 01 07:44:50 2008
Subject: Re: Senator i St evens /Second Special Session
I'd ask that you speak to him before his July 2 messaging even.
And for what it's worth- I agree that gasline team's messaging re: in-state has NOT
been aggressive or passionate enough to remind Alaskans that my FIRST goal is, and always
has been, taking care of AK first. We've met recently on that- with my reminder about the
ol' "Putting Alaskans First" campaign promise of mine... and I'm strongly encouraging AGIA
team to tell Alaskans (and prove to all) that that IS the mission here with AGIA. They
hace regrouped on that and they're looking for opportunities to reiterate our commitment
to in-state use first. Thanks!
Original Message
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t
From: John Katz <jwkatz@ALASKADC.org>
To: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Sent: Tue Jul 01 07:36:48 2008
Subject: Re: Senator Stevens /Second Special Session
I will emphasize to the Senator that the Administration is very much on board with in-
state use and also our, plan for using petroleum revenues to address short term needs,
particularly those related to energy costs.
I think this is all we may need to do for now. In honesty, messages from the gas team
have not registered well with the Senator although this may change in the aftermath of
your recent meeting with him.
When I wrote you earlier, I was unaware of the Senator's plans - and he did not mention
them - to talk publicly on July 2nd and 3rd about his initiatives to "bring short and
long-term energy relief to Alaskans." (See below). His original idea was to use your
initiatives and the second special session to show Congress how petroleum revenues could
be used at the federal level.
Perhaps, we should postpone a definitive response to the Senator until we see what
transpires tomorrow. In the meantime, I can convey your thoughts about in-state use, etc
and see how he responds.
Does this sound like a plan?
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 1, 2008
Contacts: Aaron Saunders (907) 271-5915
Steve Wackowski (202) 224-5122
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Senator Stevens to Discuss New Energy Initiatives at Press Events
in Anchorage and Fairbanks
ANCHORAGE, AK - Senator Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) announced today that he will outline his
energy initiatives to bring short and long-tenti energy relief to Alaskans at press
conferences in Anchorage and Fairbanks.
The Anchorage press conference will be held on Wednesday, July 2 at 11 a.m. in his office
in the Federal Building. This office is located at 222 West 7th Avenue #2, Room 569.
The Fairbanks press conference will be held Thursday, July 3 at 9 a.m. at the Cold Climate
Housing Research Center. This facility is located at 1000 Fairbanks Street.
To attend, members of the press must RSVP to: aaron_saunders@stevens.senate.gov or
steve_wackowski@stevens.senate.gov.
###
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John W. Katz
Director of State/Federal Relations
and Special Counsel to the Governor
j wkat z@alaskadc . org <inailto : j wkat z@alaskadc . org>
(202)624-5858
»> On 7/1/2008 at 11:05 AM, in message <D12754A53B2AED468149A15236EB769484E494
@SOAJNOMSG02.soa.alaska.gov>, "Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)" <govpalin@alaska.gov> wrote:
Does he realize we are very supportive of in_state also and I've asked the AGIA team to
ramp up that message publicly, as I fear that message was lost through the revealing of
the TC-Alaska "big line" plan? Marty could provide the Senator more infomation on
precisely what we're doing to ensure in-state use and benefits of our gas. (I'd hope his
testimony would acknowledge that we're on the same page with in-state.)
Also, hopefully he could weave in that our Surplus Revenue Return proposal shows how
oil/gas revenue DOES help ourselves as we attempt to relieve burdens on AK residents by
returning surplus dollars to them to help meet the rising cost of living - it's a short
term plan as we work towards conservation and long terra energy relief plans.
Original Message
From: John Katz <jwkatz@ALASKADC.org>
To: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Sent: Tue Jul 01 04:16:08 2008
Subject: Senator Stevens/Second Special Session
Senator Stevens contacted me last night to find out what you would think about his
testifying at the special session on in-state energy issues.
He does support an in-state solution. However, his primary objective would be to show the
Congress how state oil revenues can be used to benefit the citizenry. He believes that
the second special session will exemplify how opening ANWR and offshore areas in Alaska
would provide significant non-tax revenues to the U.S. Treasury, thereby benefitting the
economy in several ways .
For whatever it's worth, I believe that this is a good idea. I'm not sure that anything
will budge the Democratic Leadership in Congress, but the publicity should help keep the
spotlight on Alaska's oil and gas resources.
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I think that the ultimate decision about his testifying must be made by the Legislature.
However, the Senator didn't want to proceed without your approval. My guess is that the
beneficial electoral implications are not lost on the Senator, either.
I also mentioned to him that we would probably respond to Dan Fagan's Sunday column, which
I characterized as beyond fair criticism of a politician in a situation where Fagan had
previously been apprized of the facts.
Please let me know how you would like to proceed.
John W. Katz
Director of State/Federal Relations
and Special Counsel to the Governor
jwkatzgalaskadc . org <mailto : jwkatzSalaskadc . org>
(202)624-5858
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Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Importance:
Mason, Janice L (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=JLMASONl
Tuesday, July 01, 2008 9:17 AM
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored); Rintala; Jessalynn F (GOV)
RE: Other
High
I think this one needs to have the letter from Michelle (Jessalynn) that states "due to
many requests of this nature - the Governor is not able to contribute at this time, etc."
Thanks, Janice
Original Message
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2008 9:02 AM
To: Rintala, Jessalynn F (GOV)
Cc: Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
— Original Message
From: WebMail@goyweb.alaska.gov [mailto:WebMaiiegovweb.alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, June 30, 2008 2:53 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Jessica Cha
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Unknown
From: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=KYPERRY]
Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2008 4:58 PM
To: 'Sarah Palln'
Subject: pageant
The pageant is July 19*. They were talking about waiting for Molly to get back or use a scanned version of what
is in the book for the photo, and I told Kate to proceed without. We're fine for the DVD though; it will be a 45
second script and will be scheduled for Monday sometime while Jason and Andy are here for the press conf.
We'll allow for enough time.
8/26/2009
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Unknown
From: Moi^an, Katryn L (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPlENTS/CN=KLMORGANJ
Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2008 2:18 PM
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Cc: Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Miss America Script
Governor,
I ttiought you might want to approve the Miss America script before shooting the congrats video, so you have it
here as an attachment, as well as In the body of the email. Two things to be aware ot first, with your family out of
country, I haven't had any success in tracking down your Miss Wasilla photo; I've let Bonnie Faulk know it might
not appear in the video. Second, just so you're aware of the presentation, the Wendy Williamson Auditorium will
be dar1<, the velvet curtains will pull back, and they'll roll your tape. Essentially, you are ttie very beginning of the
program. Bonnie is so excited that you've agreed to do a welcome video; she feels it really conveys to the giris
that there is nothing they can't do. Please let me know if you'd like to see any changes in the script. Thanks so
much!
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
8/26/2009
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Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Thank you©
Kate Morgan
Conununications Coordinator
Office of Governor Sarah Palia
(907)269-7450
8/26/2009
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Unknown
From: Morgan, Kalryn L (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=KLMORGAN]
Sent: Wednesday. July 02, 2008 12:31 PM
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Cc: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Greta Clark: Vision for the Yupik People
Governor,
I wanted to convey the conversation that I had with Greta Clark, the woman you met at One Lord Sunday in the
Valley. Greta wanted to share with you the vision that she felt God had given her for the Yupik people in
particular, but which is applicable for all Natives; you asked me to get her phone number so that our office might
contact her later.
Greta is a Christian and a prayer warrior, and she says there is stflJ a tremendous amount of pain in Alaska's
Native communities due to Non-native on Native injustice and duplicity. When she visits these communities with
her ministry, she tells them of the apologies she's received from Non-natives for the way the Native people have
been treated, apologies that have helped her move forward. She says that - especially in the far north - they
respond with, "We have not heard this! We're hurt! They broke our trust, stole firom us, and hurt us. We don't
believe what you have said they say."
Greta longs for reconciliab'on and healing. She believes this can only begin with a public apology. She said that it
needs to be someone who can reach across the line of pain, eventually suggesting that if you felt God lead you in
this direction, that you be the one to issue such an apology at an upcoming AFN conference, if the opportunity
presented itself. Greta believes that a public apology wouki tiegin deep heating, bring politteal alignment, and
provide opportunity for the Native communities - right now, Greta says that most far north Native communities are
NOT supportive of AGIA, because they fear the land will be ruined or taken from them even further. She thinks
they would support your efforts to build a gasline, if they knew that you loved them and were caring for their best
interests. She mentioned Todd, saying ttiat the fact that your husband is Native would strengthen the impact your
apology would have. Greta believes that the apotogy would help Native communities move past their pain.
I asked Greta if she was connected to a prayer networic, and she laughed and said, "Oh, yes!" She said they
keep you in their prayers, and are constantly bringing their wounded people t>efore God. i thanked her and asked
her to continue to do so; in the case that you speak at futureAFN's, you will most certainly have prayer cover
from the Native community.
I don't know what your upcoming schedule looks like, although I'm certain it's busy; but if you do have such an
opportunity, and you feel you should take it, I woukJ be privileged to assist you with remarks to move forward on
the path to reconciliation. Please let me know if you have any questions for me regarding this conversation/topic,
and thank you for your time.
Kate Morgan
Communications Coordinator
Office of Governor Sarah Palin
(907)269-7450
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Unknown
From: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV) {/0=SOA/OU=FlRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=KYPERRY]
Sent: Wednesday. July 02, 2008 8:1 AM
To: 'Sarah Palin'
Subject: FW: STEVENS ANNOUNCEMENT TODAY
From; Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2008 8:09 AM
To: Stapleton, Meghan N (DNR)
Subject: RE: STTEVENS ANNOUNCEMENT TODAY
© The Sheffield meeting is at 1 1am. Meg, once you hear let me know so I can change w/him If necessary.
From: Stapleton, Meghan N (DNR)
Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2008 8:07 AM
To: BcternalEmai^p; Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: RE: STEVENS ANNOUNCEMENT TODAY
you both are making me nervous. ;)
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com [mallto:gov.sarah@yahoo.(x>m]
Sent: Wed 7/2/2008 8:02 AM
To: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Cc Stapleton, Meghan N (DNR)
Subject: Re: STEVENS ANNOUNCEMENT TODAY
Yeah, me too
;)
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
From: "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)" <kris.peny@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 02 Jul 2008 07:41 :07 -0800
To: <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
CC: Stapleton, Meghan N (DNR)<meghan.stapleton@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: STEVENS ANNOUNCEMENT TODAY
Um, no ;) I pulled over
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
To: Peny, Kristina Y (GOV)
Cc: Stapleton, Meghan N (DNR)
Sent: Wed Jul 02 07:29:41 2008
Subject Re: STEVENS ANNOUNCEMENT TODAY
Amen.
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U textin and drivin? Didn't u just pass a law... ;)
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
From: "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, OH Jul 2008 07:20:38 -0800
To: <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
CC: Stapleton, Meghan N (DNR)<meghan.stapleton@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: STEVENS ANNOUNCEMENT TODAY
P.s. If ok w/ts, it would be great. Strong msg.
Original Mess^e
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
To: Peny, Kristina Y (GOV)
Cc: Stapleton, Meghan N (DNR)
Sent: Wed Jul 02 07:09:18 2008
Subject: Fw: STEVENS ANNOUNCEMENT TODAY
Kris: Rosanne can't print flie attachments for me, she emailed that she's at the airport... did she cc you in her reply to me on
that (I afrea<fy deleted it). If not, she should have.
I'll reschedule with Wally and will even go to his office to get chewed out instead of missing TS's presser, if TS wants me
there. I just need to know when and where and if he wants me there.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
From: "Stq)leton, Meghan N (DNR)" <me^an.stapleton@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 02 Jul 2008 06:24:54 -0800
To: ExtemalEmailgsp<gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
CC: Peny, Kristina Y (GOV)<tois.peny@alaska.gov>; Gibson, Kurtis K (DNR)<kurtis.gibson@alaska.gov>; Stapleton,
Meghan N (DNR)<meghanjstapleton@aladca.gov>; Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)<sharonieighow@alas*a.gov>
Subject: STEVENS ANNOUNCEMENT TODAY
Governor,
Good morning! I wanted to make sure that you received this information, as Katz sent to your GOV sponsored email address
and not the yahoo address. Kurt and I were pulled into this conversation yesterday and began working an independent stream
to get information to you. I hope that we are adding to your knowledge and not repeating information that you alrea«iy have.
The note below and the attached are in preparation for this morning and any potential questions you receive regarding
Senate* Stevens' eneigy announcement this morning. The first attachment entitled "Senator Stevens Visit kkg" is a set of
talking points / statement that you could make regarding die energy fflinouncement today . The second attachment entitled
"Stevens Conversation" reflects the notes / outline I made following several conversations yesterday witti Stevens' staffers,
including his energy policy coordinator, his deputy chief of stai^ and some of his communications folks. I dcBit know if you
agree with everything the Senator is going to ajmounce but the notes reflect what he will announce today.
The bottomline in all this is how incredibly excited his staffers vfere to be speaking wi& someone &om your office other than
Katz. Based upon their reaction, they see your ofQces in Alaska as different and more pers<Hially reflective of you than John
Katz who is absolutely wonderful, but an expected and necessary relationship. I used to converse with them (communications
side) and they said fliat no one's called them to discuss matters other than Katz on a daily basis, and they were excited that
your office was reaching out again and engaging them. It should be a positive experience today and no need for any defensive
talk or action.
When I called the Senator's office, I mentioned that I was interested in the Senator's specific remarks today because you were
most likely going to be contacted and wanted to be able to make positive comments about the Senator's efforts and see how
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we could vfork together. They were thrilled and inimediately the calls came in with the specifics and even askii^ (piestions of
you: do you have ai^ ideas to encourage fuel efiSciency / transportation cost effectiveness on Ae stateside? And do you know
if nuclear power is prohibited in the state and is &ere anything we can do to work on that?
At this point, we need direction from you as to what you'd like to do. If you wanted to stand with the Senator during the press
conference, we can push for that and arrange that as iey first mentioned that as an option yesterday and I merely said that I
wasn't prepared to speak to your schedule and didnt even know if you were in town. Would you like to attend the press
conference? Would you like to issue a press statement or a press release touting his plan (we'll have someone at the press
conference to ensure that the Senator stays with his comments)? Or would you just like to wait for press calls and handle it
that way?
Once you know the direction, rU work up something for you and assist Sharon in meeting your goals for today.
Thank you. Governor.
Meghan
From: John Katz fmailto:jwkatz@ALASKADC.org]
Sent: Wed 7/2/2008 4:53 AM
To: Stapleton, Me^an N (DNR)
Cc: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored); Balash, Joseph R (GOV); Peny, Kristma Y (GOV); Gibson. Kurtis K (DNR); Rutherford,
Marty K (DNR); Nizich. Michael A (GOV); Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV); Kelly, Russell T (GOV^ Leighow, Sharon W
(GOV)
Subject: CONFIDENTIAL: GovernOT & Stevens
Welcome back. It wiH be good to work with you again.
Vm not sure where to start. It appears that an awfiil lot of people are now involved in these dynamics.
Senator Stevens sort me an email two days ago asking me to consult with the Governor on a few specific points. 1 have
responded twice to him by email, and he replied last night. He has not been copying his staff on our email exchange. So, I
haven't either.
I'll summarize my conmiunications with him, tiie Governor, and the gas team as follows -
* The Senator wants to work with the Governor on a bi-partisan basis to develop an energy policy that addresses national
and state concerns.
■* He may want to speak to the Legislature, and the Governor doesn't seem to have a problem with this. TTiis could be as
early as July 10th.
* The Senator wants to point to Alaska as a good case history for how petroleum dollars can be used to address short and
long-term needs. Right now, the cost of enei^ in urban and rural Alaska.
* The Governor asked me to emphasize the high priority we attached to in-state production and use of natural gas, and I
have.
* The gas team adced me to mention that, next Monday, the Governor will announce a two-step, public/private
partnership to provide affordable natural gas to the railbelt.
j * The Governor and the gas team asked me to emphasize the value of AGIA and ttie hope that we can work with the
I Senator on this.
j * This morning, 1 received a very warm email from the Senator. He did not comment specifically on all of the points I
i raised. However, he clearly wants to work with die State and the Legislature on a friendly, bi-partisan basis.
,)
i A couple of other points. Much ofthe Senator's outline is premised on opening ANWR and using the revenues therefrom.
] Circumstances are changing slowly for the better. However, the Democratic leadership in Congress appears adamantly
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opposed to opening ANWR or more of the OCS.
We have fought for federal OCS revenue sharing with states for years and have come close on prior occasions. In the current
budget climate, fliis ^peais to be a tough sell.
I hope diis helps. Please let me know if you need anything more.
p.s. I have copied everyone who is working on these issues so that we are all aware of what has occurred thus far. Please
keep in confidence.
JohnW.Katz
Director of State/Federal Relations
and Special Counsel to the Governor
jwkatz@alaskadc.org <maato:jwkat2(g)alaskadc.or g>
(202)624-5858
>» On 7/2/2008 at 1 25 AM, in message
<2E222297579BD54CBF7BFB95C542C28ECE782A@SOAANCMSG03.soa.alaska.gov>, "Stapleton, Meghan N (DNR)"
<meghan.stapleton@aIaska.gov> wrote:
John,
Good morning!
First of all, I am back assisting the Governor with Gasline Communications. So, hello again!
Secondfy, in that capacity, Kurt Gibson (Member of GasHne Team / Division of Oil & Gas) and I have been working on
potential talking points for the Governor if she's asked about the Senator's energy plans or if she's asked to participate in die
press conference. EariiCT today, I reached out to some of those on his staff that I know and they were incredibly receptive to
assisting us and pleased tiiat someone from Alaska actually called them to say hello and ask for information. One even
suggested that the Governor might stand with the Senator which probably doesn't even work with her schedule, but I dont
know. At this point, we're treating this press conferoice as som^iing she may have to respond to and we'd like to do so in a
positive manner.
Kris Perry said that you've also got information that no one else has regarding the bullet line. And so as I put the talking
points together and outlme my conversation with his office, I was wondering if you could check against your mformation and
add to it. Ideally, you and I would have this done by 10am ish, if that works with your schedule, so that tiie Governor can
look at this first thing m the morning.
Thanks so much,
Meghan
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Unknown
From: Colberg, Talis J (LAW) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GR0UP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=TJC0LBERG1
Sent: Tuesday, July 01,20082:42 PM
To: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Cc: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Subject: correct second sentence of first paragraph of last entail I
Dear Governor Palin,
Second sentence of the first paragraph In the last email should read: "I am not sending" the letter rather than
"Noting". In other words I will send the tetter after you have given the green light Talis
I
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Unknown *
From: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=KYPERRY]
Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2008 3:52 PM
To: 'Sarah Palin'
Subject: Begich
Would like to talk w/you briefly If you could call his cell. If not, I can schedule a time.
Kris Perry, Director
Office of Governor Sarah Pafm &
OfTice of International Trade
907.Z69.74S0 (p)
907.269.7463 (f)
Privilegec
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Unknown
From: Frye, Ivy J (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GR0UP/CN=REC1PIENTS/CN=IJFRYE]
Sent: Tuesday, July 01. 2008 3:12 PM
To: Sarah Palin; fek9wnr@yahoo.com
Subject: FW: Look it's Piperi!!
Copy the link into your browser. It's Pip in Barrow : )
From: Stepovlch, Melissa M (GOV)
sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2008 3:04 PM
To: Perry/Kristina Y (GOV); Frye, Ivy J (GOV); Bailey, Frank T (GOV); Mason, Janice L (GOV); Leighov/, Sharon
W (GOV); Nizfch, Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Look if s Piperi 1 1
htlp://www.newsminer.com/photos/2008/iul/01/2919/
Melissa M. Stepovich
Director
Offfce of Governor Sarah Palin
675 7th Avenue, H5
Fairbanks, Alaska 99701
907.451.2920 (p)
907.451.2858(f)
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Unknown
From: Bailey, Frank T (GOV) I/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=FTBAILEYl
Sent: Tuesday, July 01. 2008 3:07 PM
To: 'gov.palin@yahoo.com'; 'fel^wnr@yahoo.com'
Cc: 'ivyfrye@yahoo.com*; ^cellyc@acsalaska.nef
Subject: FW: Look it's Piper!!!
Front: Stepovich, Melissa M (GOV)
Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2008 3:04 PM
To: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Frye, Ivy J (GOV); Bafley, Frank T (GOV); Mason, Janfce L (GOV); Leighow, Sharon
W (GOV); Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Look its Piper!!!
htlp://www.newsminer.com/photos/2008/jul/01/2919/
Melissa M. Stepovich
Director
Office of Govemor Sarah Palin
675 7th Avenue, H5
Fairbanks, Alaska 99701
907.451.2920 (p)
907.451.2858(f)
8/26/2009
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Unknown
From: Goode, Kelly C (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=KCGOODE]
Sent: Tuesday, July 01 , 2008 1 :28 PM
To: 'gov.palin@yahoo.com'
Subject: RE: Keller asked to resign
Perfect timing. I have put together a list of items with names and addresses so we can
send thank yous.
Original Message
From: gov.palin@yahoo.com (mailto:gov.palin@yahoo.com]
Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2008 1:27 PM
To: Ivy personal; Goode, Kelly C (GOV)
Subject: Re: Keller asked to resign
Any idea where the barrow things ended up from yesterday so Itta and others can be
thanked?
Original Message
From: Ivy personal
To: Sarah's Personal Email
To: K Perry Yahoo
To: Todd
To: Frank Bailey
ReplyTo: Ivy personal
Sent: Jul 1, 2008 10:41 AM
Subject: Keller asked to resign
Keller asked to resign
By Michael Rovito/Frontiersman
Published on Tuesday, July 1, 2008 10:17 AM AKDT
WASILLA — The Wasilla City Council voted late Monday night to approve a resolution asking
Mayor Dianne M. Keller to resign.
The decision came after hours of testimony from the public, Keller and other city
officials involved in a damaging report from an independent law firm accusing some in the
city of acting inappropriately in dealings with a private developer.
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The resolution passed 4-1, with Deputy Mayor Kristofer D. Larson in opposition. Councilman
Doug Holler was not present at the meeting.
<http://adsys.townnews.coin/c63136395/creative/frontiersman.com/
+bigad/130326-1212108860.gif?r=http://www.dancersworkshopak.org> The Frontiersman will
update this story throughout the morning.
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Unknown
From: Von Scheben. Leo (DOT) [/0=SOA/OU=FlRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=LVON_SCHEBEN]
Sent: Tuesday, July 01 , 2008 1 :12 PM
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Cc: Ntzich; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: RE: Juneau Access Land Purchase
Governor:
The purchase of mitigation land associated with Juneau Access has been in discussion
with your staff for over a year with the specifics of this upcoming purchase since May.
This has become times sensitive because the BIA land sale process resulted in a set
auction date of July 3, 2008.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Mj j understand you are extremely busy. If I don't hear from you by the
end of the day, I will authorize my staff to proceed with the offer tomorrow. My home
phone is 892-6118.
Leo
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent: Monday, June 30, 2008 9:52 PM
To: Von Scheben, Leo (DOT); Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Ca Ruaro, Randall P (GOV)
Subject: Re:
Why must this be done in the next day or two?
Sent from my BlackBeny device from Cellular One
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent Tuesday, July 01 , 2008 2:30 PM
To: Ruaro; Randall P (GOV)
Subject: Re: Juneau Access Land Purchase
Thanks Randy.
Now does something like this purchase need legislative approval?
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From: "Ruaro, Randall P (GOV)" <randalI.ruaro@aIaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 01 Jul 2008 14:31:10 -0800
To: ExtemalEmailgsp<gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject: RE: Juneau Access Land Purchase
Governor:
I am not sure v/ho Leo is refeiring to as staff that was informed of this a year ago. 1 have been onboard
for going on my 8* month, and got notice of the need for a purchase about a month ago and the time
crunch aspect of it at a meeting with Leo and Frank last week.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
The rest of the project remains in a holding pattern while we wait for the court dedsions.
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.oom]
Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2008 1:44 PM
To: Ruaro, Randall P (GOV)
Subject: Fw: Juneau Access Land Purchase
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
From: "Von Scheben, Leo (DOT)" <leo. vonscheben@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:11 :37 -0800
To: <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
CC: Nizich, Michael A (GOV)<mike.nizich@alaska.gov>
Subject: RE: Juneau Access Land Purchase
Governor:
The purchase of mitigation land associated with Juneau Access has been in
discussion vriih your staff for over a year with the specifics of this upcoming
purchase since May. This has become times sensitive because the BIA land sale
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process resulted in a set auction date of July 3, 2008.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Mat^ I understand you are extremely busy. If I donH hear from you by the
end of the day, I will authorize my staff to proceed with the offer tomorrow. My home
phone is 892-6118.
Leo
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.c»m [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.cx)m]
Sent: Monday, June 30, 2008 9:52 PM
To: Von Scheben, Leo (DOT); Nizich, Michad A (GOV)
Cc: Ruaro, Randall P (GONO
Subject: Re:
Why must this be done in the next day or two?
Sent ftom my BlackBeny device from Cellular One
From: "Von Scheben, Leo (DOT)" <Ieo.vonscheben@aIaska.gov>
Date: Mon, 30 Jun 2008 09:14:12 -0800
To: <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
CC: Ruaro, Randall P (GOV)<randall.ruaro@alaska.gov>
Subject:
Governor, DOT&PF needs approval to proceed with a mitigation transaction for the Juneau Access project The
Departnr»ent has asked Southeast Alaska Land Trust to obtain an in-hoWing in Point Bridget State Park that is for
sale by a femily that would like the land to be protected. The cost is appnjximately $500,000. While this
purchase is to fulfill a mitigation commitment for JA, it can be used to mitigate impacts to marine waters from other
projects (e.g. highways along a shore, ferry tenninals, an airport in tidelands, etc.) if the JA project is not
constructed. This acquisition will be made with federal transportation funds that are already obligated and in-hand
for this purpose. The acquisition fulfills a commitment made by FHWA and is supported by resource agencies as
it will protect habitat, and will benefit the state paries system because the land will be transferred to the park
system rather than be privately developed.
This mitigation process is required by all the resource agencies on all projects through the permitUng process. It
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is a little like the 1% art factor on new buildings.
SEAL Trust must submit a bid by July 3, the deadline set by BIA who holds the land in trust for the Native owner.
The funds do not need to be transferred by then, but they need to know if the money will be available as soon as
possible before July 3.
LEO
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Tuesday, July 01 . 2008 2:27 PM
To: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Itwin; Tom E (DNR)
Subject: Re: please approve
Great thanks!
Sent from my BlackBeny device from Cellular One
From: "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)" <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 01 Jul 2008 14:27:08 -0800
To: <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject: please ^prove
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 08-XXX
Habitat Department Transitions from Natural Resources Department
July 1, 2008, Anchorage, Alaska - Governor Sarah Palln today praised the work of state
officials in completing the transition of the Habitat Division from the Department of Natural
Resources (DNR) to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G). The move, initiated
by Governor Palin earlier this year in Executive Order 114, reversed a decision by the prior
administration. After extensive discussions with community leaders and after hearing the
concerns of numerous Alaskans, the Governor decided that the division belonged in what
had been its traditional home at ADF&G.
"I appreciate the cooperation between the two agencies as this important transition comes
to fruition," Governor Palin said. "The professional staff of both departments demonstrated
their commitment to the state's mission of responsible resource development and
conservation."
Under DNR's management, the office has continued to fulfill its important statutory
responsibilities. That will not change as the division moves back to ADF&G.
"We recognize the importance of balancing habitat protection and resource development,"
said Tom Irwin, Commissioner of DNR. "It is an essential part of t*»e state's
responsibilities."
ADF&G Commissioner Denby Lloyd echoed Irwin.
"We are pleased that the transition is going so smoothly, and that all of the state's habitat
biologists and permitting staff are back under one roof," Lloyd said. "Our commitment to
responsible stewardship of Alaska's fish and game, as well as responsible development (rf
our natural resources for the benefit of all Alaskans, is stronger than ever."
###
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
(907) 269-7450 Anchorage
(907) 465-4031 Juneau
(907) 240-7943 cell
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Unknown
From: <gov.sarah@yahoo.com> lgov.sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent: Tuesday, July 01 , 2008 1 :47 PM
To: John Katz
Cc: Ivy personal
Subject: Re: Senator Stevens/Energy - CONFIDENTIAL - ATTORNEY/CLIENTPRIVILEGE
Also, Ivy Frye willcontact you re: a message that Sen. Comyn's office is asking for re: our pro-
development agenda w energy.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
From: "John Katz" <jwkatz@ALASKADC.org>
Date: Tue, 01 Jul 2008 16:36:58 -0400
To: Joseph Balash<joe.balash@a]aska.gov>; Marty Rutherford<marty.rutherford@alaska,gov>
CC: MikeNizich<MikeJ>Jizich@alaska.gov>; Governor Sarah Palin<gov.sarah@yahoo.com?'
Subject: Senator Stevens/Energy - CONFIDENTIAL - ATTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVILEGE
Per our conversation, I have sent the con3mu= nication below to Senator Stevens. Hopefully, it
captures the = essence of what we discussed.
As I mentioned, I communicated earlier today = with the Senator to emphasize the Governor's
commitment to the in-state = use of natural gas and to seek support for the use of petroleum
dollars to = defray citizen's energy costs.
If 1 hear anything further, I will let you = know.
P.S.
Should I provide a "heads up" to Senator = Murkowski as well?
John W. = Katz
Director of- State/Federal Relations
and Special - Counsel to the Governor
=rwkatz(S)alaskadc. or?
(202)624-5858<= /FOm>
>» On 7/1/2008 at 4:27 PM, in message = <486A5ADA.CD3B.0090.3@ALASKADC.org>,
John Katz <jwkatz@ALASKADC.or= g> wrote:
I was just advised by two members of the Govemor's gas team, and I = thought that you should
know as well, that tomorrow there will be a press = advisory announcing a press conference on
Monday at which the State will = aimounce a two-phase public/private partnership to bring
affordable = natural gas to residents of the railbelt. The gas team believes that = this project will
underscore the importance that the Governor attaches to = in-state production and use of natural
gas.
As you can imagine, rumors are swirling about your two energy related = press events. The gas
team feels that we have made significant = progress under AGIA, especially in terms of the
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Trans-Canada proposal = but also the competition for transport that it has generated. The = team is
hoping that you have come to this conclusion as well and is = willing to provide further information to
you if that would be helpful.&nbs= p;
John W. = Katz
Director of= State/Federal Relations
and Special = Counsel to the Governor
=7whitz^alaskadc. ore
(202)624-5858<= /FONT>
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Tuesday, July 01 , 2008 1 :44 PM
To: Ruaro; Randall P (GOV)
Subject: Fw: Juneau Access Land Purchase
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
From: "Von Scheben, Leo O^OT)" <leo.vonscheben@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:11:37 -0800
To: <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
CC: Nizich, Michael A (GOV)<mike.nizich@alaska.gov>
Subject: RE: Juneau Access Land Purchase
Governor:
The purchase of mitigation land associated with Juneau Access has been in
discussion with your staff for over a year with the specifics of this upcoming
purchase since May. This has become times sensitive because the BIA land sale
process resulted in a set auction date of July 3, 2008.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal M^ understand you are extremely busy. If I don't hear from you
by the end of the day, I will authorize my staff to proceed witii the offer tomorrow.
My home phone is 892-6118.
Leo
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent: Monday, June 30, 2008 9:52 PM
9/18/2009
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To: Von Scheben, Leo (DOT); Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Ruaro, Randall P (GOV)
Subject: Re:
Why must this be done in the next day or two?
Sent from my BlackBeny device from Cellular One
From: "Von Scheben, Leo (DOT)" <Ieo.vonscheben@aIaska.gov>
Date: Mon, 30 Jun2008 09:14:12 -0800
To: <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
CC: Ruaro, Randall P (GOV)<randall.ruaro@alaska.gov>
Subject:
Governor, DOT&PF needs approval to proceed with a mitigation transaction for the Juneau Access project. The
[department has asked Southeast Alaska Land Trust to obtain an in-holding in Point Bridget State Park that is for
sale by a temily that would like the land to be protected. The cost is approximately $500,000. While this
purchase is to fulfill a mitigation commitment for JA, it can be used to mitigate impacts to marine waters firom other
projects (e.g. highways along a shore, ferry temninals, an airport in tidelands, etc.) if the JA project is not
constructed. This acquisition will be made witt) federal transportation fiinds that are already obligated and in-hand
for this purpose. The acquisition fiilfiils a commitment made by FHWA and is supported by resource agencies as
it will protect habitat, and will benefit the state parks system because the land will be transfen-ed to the park
system rather than be privately devefoped.
This mitigation process is required by all the resource agencies on all projects through the pennitting process. It
is a little like the 1 % art factor on new buildings.
SEAL Trust must submit a bid by July 3, the deadline set by BIA who holds the land in trust for the Native owner.
The funds do not need to be transfen-ed by then, but they need to know if the money will be available as soon as
possible before July 3.
LEO
9/18/2009
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Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=F1RST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=SWLElGHOWJ
Tuesday, July 01 , 2008 6:56 PM
'c|ov.sarah@yahoo.com'; Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Filming at the Heaven farm
Governor-
I spoke with Margaret Heaven today about the film crew at her farm. They are filming a
"psycho thriller" on the property and she wanted to know if you would like to stop by and
say hello to the crew. She said the crew is there late into the evenings. I told her that
if your schedule permits, I would let her know. Ms. Heaven implied that you knew where her
farm is located. Thanks
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Unknown
From: Nizich, Michael A (GOV) [mike.niz5ch@alaska.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2008 6:21 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: RE: Militery_and_Veterans_Affalrs
These need to go to Mark Kelsey. He is doing all issues on Vets, Alaska military youth
academy and DMVa issues .
Original Message
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2008 9:42 AM
To: 'timothy. worthyeus.army.mil'
Subject: RE: Military_and_Veterans_Af fairs
Thank you for writing to Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. The concerns, opinions, and/or
information you have sent are important and valuable to the Governor. Although she is
unable to respond to each and every email herself, your message has been received and is
being reviewed by the appropriate staff person in this- office who can best address your
need, suggestion, or comment.
Original Message
From: WebMailSgovweb . alaska . gov [mailto : WebMail@govweb . alaska . gov]
Sent: Monday, June 30, 2008 12:22 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Military_and_Veterans_Af fairs
Web mail from: Mr. Timothy Worthy
address: 1408 100th ST #4 Fort Wainwright AK 99703
907-356-1445
MESSAGE:
My name is CW3 Tim Worthy and I am with D company 123rd AVN out of Fort Wainwright. My
Company will be deploying later this month and I would like to see about getting an Alaska
flag to take with us so that we can take pictures to send back to represent Alaska. I
have heard for $25 I can buy one that has been flown over the state capital, if so I would
like to purchase one. Can you please point me in the right direction? Thank you.
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Tim Worthy
timothy . worthy@us . army . mil
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Unknown
From: <gov.sarah@yahoo.com> [gov.sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2008 1:44 PM
To: Joe Balash; Marty Rutherford; John Katz
Cc: M Nizich
Subject: Re: Senator Stevens/Energy - CONFIDENTIAL - ATTORNEY/CLIENTPRiVILEGE
Yes, pis give Lisa a head's up too... hopefuUy they'll be patient and gracious w us.
Sent j&om my BlackBeny® device from Cellular One
From: "John Katz" <jwkatz@ALASKADC.oig>
Date: Tue, 01 Jul 2008 16:36:58 -0400
To: Joseph Ba}ash<joe,baladi@alaska.gov>; Marty Rutherford<marty.rutherford@alaska.gov>
CC: Mike Ni2ich<Mike.Nizich@alaska.gov>; Governor Sarah Palin<gov.sarah@yahoo.coni>
Subject: Senator Stevens/Energy - CONFIDENTIAL - ATTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVILEGE
Per our conversation, I have sent the commu= nication below to Senator Stevens. Hopefully, it
captures the = essence of what we discussed.
As I mentioned, I communicated eariier today = with the Senator to emphasize the Governor's
conHnitment to the in-state = use of natural gas and to seek support for the use of petroleum
dollars to = defray citizen's energy costs.
If I hear anything further, I will let you = know.
P.S.
Should I provide a "heads up" to Senator = Murkowski as well?
John W. = Katz
Director of= State/Federal Relations
and Special = Coimsel to the Governor
=iwkatz(^£ilaskadc. ors
(202)624-5858<= /F0N1>
»> On 7/1^008 at 4:27 PM, in message = <486A5ADA.CD3B.0090.3@ALASKADC.org>,
John Katz <jwkatz@ALASKADC.or= g> wrote:
I was just advised by two members of the Govemor's gas team, and I = thought that you should
know as well, that tomorrow there will be a press = advisory announcing a press conference on
Monday at which the State will = aimounce a two-phase public/private partnership to bring
affordable = natural gas to residents of the railbelt. The gas team believes that = this project will
underscore the importance Hiat the Governor attaches to = in-state production and use of natural
gas.
As you can imagine, rumors are swirling about your two energy related = press events. The gas
team feels that we have made significant = progress under AGIA, especially in terms of the
Trans-Canada proposal = but also the competition for transport that it has generated. The = team
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is hoping that you have come to this conclusion as well and is = willing to provide fiirther infonnation to
you if that would be helpftil.&nbs= p;
John W. = Katz
Director of= State/Federal Relations
and Special = Coumel to the Governor
=fwkatz(a>£ilaskadc. or^
(202)624-5858<= /FON'I>
9/18/2009
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Unknown
From: John Katz Owkatz@ALASKADC.orgl
Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2008 7:37 AM
To: Palin; Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Cc: Perty; Kristina Y (GOV); Nizich; Michael A {(X)\/)
Subject: Re: Senator Stevens/Second Spedal Session
Attachments: ATT2420650.jpg
I will emphasize to the Senator that the Administration is very much on board
with in-state use and also our plan for using petroleixm revenues to address
short term needs, particularly those related to enei^ costs.
I think this is all we may need to do for now. In honesty, messages from the
gas team have not registered well with the Senator although this may change
in the aftermath of yoixr recent meeting with him.
When I wrote you earlier, I was unaware of the Senator's plans - and he did
not mention them - to talk publicly on July 2nd and 3rd about his initiatives
to "bring short and long-term energy relief to Alaskans." (See below). His
original idea was to use your initiatives and the second special session to
show Congress how petroleum revenues could be used at the federal level.
Perhaps, we should postpone a definitive response to the Senator until we see
what transpires tomorrow. In the meantime, I can convey your thoughts
about in-state use, etc and see how he responds.
Does this sound like a plan?
@
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 1,2008
Contacts: Aaron Saimders (907) 271-5915
Steve Wackowski (202) 224-5122
Senator Stevens to Discuss New Energy Initiatives at
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Press Ehrents
in Anchorage and Fairbanks
ANCHORAGE, AK - Senator Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) annoimced today that he
will outline his energy initiatives to bring short and long-term energy relief to
Alaskans at press conferences in Anchorage and Fairbanks.
The Anchorage press conference will be held on Wednesday, July 2 at 11 a.m.
in his office in the Federal Building. Tliis office is located at 222 West 7th
Avenue #2, Room 569.
The Fairbanks press conference will be held Thursday, July 3 at 9 a.m, at the
Cold Climate Housing Research Center. This facility is located at 1000
Fairbanks Street.
To attend, members of the press must RSVP to:
aaron sax3nders@.stevens.senate.gov or steve wackowsId(@stevens. senate. gov .
###
John W. Katz
Director of State/ Federal Relations
and Special Counsel to the Governor
Twkatz(S)alaskadc.org
(202)624-5858
>» On 7/1/2008 at 1 1 :05 AM, in message
<D12754A53B2AED468149A15236EB769484E494@SOAJNUMSG02.soa.alaska.gov>,
"Palin, Sarah {GOV sponsored)" <govpalin@aIaska.gov> wrote:
9/18/2009
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Page 3 of 3
Does he realize we are very supportive of in_state also and I've asked the AGIA team to ramp up
that message publicly, as I fear that message was lost through the revealing of the TC-AIaska "big
line" plan? Marty could provide the Senator more infomation on precisely what we're doing to
ensure in-state use and benefits of oiir gas. (I'd hope his testimony would acknowledge that we're
on the same page with in-state.)
Also, hopefully he could weave in that our Surplus Revenue Return proposal shows how oil/gas
revenue DOES help ourselves as we attempt to relieve biirdens on AK residents by returning
surplus dollars to them to help meet the rising cost of living - it's a short term plan as we work
towards conservation and long term energy relief plans.
Original Message
From: John Katz <jwkat2@ALASKADC.0rg>
To: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Sent: Tue Jul 01 04:16:08 2008
Subject: Senator Stevens/ Second Special Session
Senator Stevens contacted me last night to find out what you would think about his testifying at the
special session on in-state energy issues.
He does support an in-state solution. However, his primary objective would be to show the
Congress how state oil revenues can be used to benefit the citizenry. He believes that the second
special session win exemplify how opening ANWR and offshore areas in Alaska would provide
significant non-tax revenues to the U.S. Treasury, thereby benefitting the economy in several ways.
For whatever it's worth, I believe that this is a good idea. I'm not sure that anything will budge the
Democratic Leadership in Congress, but the publicity should help keep the spotlight on Alaska's oil
and gas resources.
I think that the ultimate decision about his testifying must be made by the Legislature. However,
the Senator didn't want to proceed without yoiu- approval. My guess is that the beneficial electoral
implications are not lost on the Senator, either.
I also mentioned to him that we would probably respond to Dan Fran's Sunday column, \NWch I
characterized as beyond fair criticism of a politician in a situation where Fagan had previously been
apprized of the facts.
Please let me know how you would like to proceed.
John W. Katz
Director of State/Federal Relations
and Special Counsel to the Governor
jwkatz@alaskadc.org <mailto:iwkatz@alaskadc.org >
(202)624-5858
9/18/2009
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Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [govemor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2008 10:50 AM
To: Smith; Lynne M (GOV)
Subject: FW: Weekly: Engaging the Private Sector Is Key to Solving the Energy Challenge
From: membership@uschamber.com [mailto:membership@uschamber.com]
Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2008 10:34 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Weekly: Engaging the Private Sector Is Key to Solving the Energy Challenge
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Unknown
From: gov.palm@yahoo.com
Sent: Tuesday, July 01 , 2008 1 :27 PM
To: Ivy personal; Goode; Kelly C (GOV)
Subject: Re: Keller asked to resign
Any idea where the barrow things ended up from yesterday so Itta and others can be
thanked?
Original Message
From: Ivy personal
To: Sarah's Personal Email
To: K Perry Yahoo
To: Todd
To: Frank Bailey
ReplyTo: Ivy personal
Sent: Jul 1, 2008 10:41 AM
Subject: Keller asked to resign
Keller asked to resign
By Michael Rovito/Frontiersman
Published on Tuesday, July 1, 2008 10:17 AM AKDT
WASILLA — The Wasilla City Council voted late Monday night to approve a resolution asking
Mayor Dianne M. Keller to resign.
The decision came after hours of testimony from the public, Keller and other city
officials involved in a damaging report from an independent law firm accusing some in the
city of acting inappropriately in dealings with a private developer.
The resolution passed 4-1, with Deputy Mayor Kristofer D. Larson in opposition. Councilman
Doug Holler was not present at the meeting.
<http://adsys.townnews.com/c63136395/creative/frontiersman.com/
+bigad/130326-1212108860.gif?r=http://www.dancersworkshopak.org> The Frontiersman will
update this story throughout the morning.
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Unknown
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored) [govpalin@alaska.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2008 1:12 PM
To: Rintala; Jessalynn F (GOV); Jenicek; Monica (LAW)
Subject: Re: Recall: PR DoL Attorney General Colberg Announces Settlenrjent with MoneyGram
070108
Got it.
Original Message
From: Rintala, Jessalynn P (GOV)
To: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored); Jenicek, Monica (LAW)
Sent: Tue Jul 01 13:08:22 2008
Subject: RE: Recall: PR DoL Attorney General Colberg Announces Settlement with MoneyGram
070108
My understanding is law had an issue with one of the documents being filed, so it will be
done tomorrow instead of today. Unfortunately, the release had already gone out.
Jessalynn Rintala
Communications Assistant
Office of Governor Sarah Palin
907/465.3500
Original Message
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2008 12:58 PM
To: Rintala, Jessalynn F (GOV) ; Jenicek, Monica (LAW)
Subject: Re: Recall: PR DoL Attorney General Colberg Announces Settlement with MoneyGram
070108
Why the recall?
Original Message
From; Rintala, Jessalynn F (GOV) <jessalynn.rintala@alaska.gov>
To: Jenicek, Monica (LAW)
PRA GSP01 0020135
Sent: Tue Jul 01 12:56:33 2008
Subject: Recall: PR DoL Attorney General Colberg Announces Settlement with MoneyGram
070108
Rintala, Jessalynn F (GOV) would like to recall the message, "PR DoL Attorney General
Colberg Announces Settlement with MoneyGram 070108".
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Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored) [govpalin@alaska.gov]
Tues<Jay, July 01, 2008 1:12 PM
Jenicek; Monica (LAW)
Drinkwater; Cynthia C (LAW)
Re: Recall: PR DoL Attamey General Colberg Announces Settlement v/ith MoneyGram
070108
Thanks so much.
Original Message
From: Jenicek, Monica (LAW)
To: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Cc: Drinkwater, Cynthia C (LAW)
Sent: Tue Jul 01 13:01:47 2008
Subject: RE: Recall: PR DoL Attorney General Colberg Announces Settlement with MoneyGram
070108
Governor, I will have Cindy Drinkwater respond directly.
Monica Jenicek
Special Assistant to the Attorney General
State of Alaska Department of Law
Civil Division
1031 W. 4th Ave. #200
Anchorage Alaska 99501
907-269-5100
Original Message
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2008 12:58 PM
To: Rintala, Jessalynn F (GOV) ; Jenicek, Monica (LAW)
Subject: Re: Recall: PR DoL Attorney General Colberg Announces Settlement with MoneyGram
070108
Why the recall?
Original Message
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From: Rintala, Jessalynn F (GOV) <jessalynn.rintala@alaska.gov>
To: Jenicek, Monica (LAW)
Sent: Tue Jul 01 12:56:33 2008
Subject: Recall: PR DoL Attorney General Colberg Announces Settlement with MoneyGram
070108
Rintala, Jessalynn F (GOV) would like to recall the message, "PR DoL Attorney General
Colberg Announces Settlement with MoneyGram 070108".
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Unknown
From: Rintala, Jessalynn F (GOV) ljessalynn.rintala@alaska.gov)
Sent: Tuesday, July 01 , 2008 1 :08 PM
To: Palin; Sarah (GOV sponsored); Jenicek; Monica (LAW)
Subject: RE: Recall: PR DoL Attorney General Colberg Announces Settlement with MoneyGram
070108
My understanding is law had an issue with one of the documents being filed, so it will be
done tomorrow instead of today. Unfortunately, the release had already gone out.
Jessalynn Rintala
Communications Assistant
Office of Governor Sarah Palin
907/465.3500
Original Message
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2008 12:58 PM
To: Rintala, Jessalynn F (GOV); Jenicek, Monica (LAW)
Subject: Re: Recall: PR DoL Attorney General Colberg Announces Settlement with MoneyGram
070108
Why the recall?
Original Message
From: Rintala, Jessalynn F (GOV) <jessalynn.rintala@alaska.gov>
To: Jenicek, Monica (LAW)
Sent: Tue Jul 01 12:56:33 2008
Subject: Recall: PR DoL Attorney General Colberg Announces Settlement with MoneyGram
070108
Rintala, Jessalynn F (GOV) would like to recall the message, "PR DoL Attorney General
Colberg Announces Settlement with MoneyGram 070108".
PRA GSP01 0020139
Unknown
From: Jenicek, Monica (LAW) [monica.jenicek@alaska.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2008 1:02 PM
To: Palln; Sarali (GOV sponsored)
Cc: Drinkwaten Cynthia C (LAW)
Subject: RE: Recall: PR DoL Attorney General Colberg Announces Settlement with MoneyGram
070108
Governor, I will have Cindy Drinkwater respond directly.
Monica Jenicek
Special Assistant to the Attorney General
State of Alaska Department of Law
Civil Division
1031 W. 4th Ave. #200
Anchorage Alaska 99501
907-269-5100
• Original Message
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2008 12:58 PM
To: Rintala, Jessalynn F (GOV); Jenicek, Monica (LAW)
Subject: Re: Recall: PR DoL Attorney General Colberg Announces Settlement with MoneyGram
070108
Why the recall?
Original Message
From: Rintala, Jessalynn F (GOV) <jessalynn.rintala@alaska.gov>
To: Jenicek, Monica (LAW)
Sent: Tue Jul 01 12:56:33 2008
Subject: Recall: PR DoL Attorney General Colberg Announces Settlement with MoneyGram
070108
Rintala, Jessalynn F (GOV) would like to recall the message, "PR DoL Attorney General
Colberg Announces Settlement with MoneyGram 070108".
PRA GSP01 0020140
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored) [govpalin@alaska.govl
Tuesday, July 01, 2008 12:58 PM
Rintala; Jessalynn F (GOV); Jenicek; Monica (LAW)
Re: Recall: PR DoL Attorney General Colberg Announces Settlement with MoneyGram
070108
Why the recall?
Original Message
From: Rintala, Jessalynn F (GOV) <jessalynn.rintalaealaska.gov>
To: Jenicek, Monica (LAW)
Sent: Tue Jul 01 12:56:33 2008
Subject: Recall: PR DoL Attorney General Colberg Announces Settlement with MoneyGram
070108
Rintala, Jessalynn F (GOV) would like to recall the message, "PR DoL Attorney General
Colberg Announces Settlement with MoneyGram 070108".
PRA GSP01 0020141
Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Pafin (GOV sponsored) {govemor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2008 10:21 AM
To: 'judi@longpassages.org'
Subject: RE: Other
Thank you for writing to Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. The concerns, opinions, and/or
information you have sent are important and valuable to the Governor. Although she is
unable to respond to each and every email herself, your message has been received and is
being reviewed by the appropriate staff person in this office who can best address your
need, suggestion, or comment .
Original Message
From: WebMail@govweb . alaska . gov [mailto : WebMail@govweb . alaska . gov]
Sent: Monday, June 30, 2008 8:30 PH
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Judith Nester
address: 54326 East End Rd. Homer AK 99603
907 235-1238
MESSAGE:
Dear Govenor Palin
My husband, Bob Burns, and I had the privilege of meeting you last week at the bill
signing ceremony in Homer. We really enjoyed the experience.
We are new to Alaska and as such it was wonderful to shake hands with the Governor and to
learn that you and your family have a real connection to Homer. Bob and I fell in love
with Homer when we first set eyes on it and decided almost instantly that we wanted to
make it our home.
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Our background before settling here was 14 years of living on a sailboat and sailing
around the world, seeing over 50 countries and meeting people of all ages, ethnicity and
religions. So we were really looking for someplace special to spend the rest of our
years.
I know that you are a very busy person, but, if you have time on your next trip to Homer,
we would enjoy having you and your family stop by our home for a visit. I will, of
course, understand if this is not possible.
If, during your busy schedule, you would like to take some time out to Jcnow more about our
world cruise, you can check out www.longpassages.org or our current website,
www.landpassages.com.
Additionally, we took several pictures at the bill signing ceremony in Homer and would be
happy to send you a CD of the photos if you would like them.
We can be reached on 907-235-1238. Our email is: longpassages@gmail.com
Sincerely,
Judi Wester
Bob Burns
judi@longpassages.org
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Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [govemor@alaska.govl
Tuesday. July 01, 2008 10:20 AM
Benedict; Nichole M (GOV)
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Health Care
Original Message
From: WebMail@govweb.alaska.gov [mailto:WebMaiiegovweb.alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, June 30, 2008 8:12 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Health_Care
Web mail from: Ms. Mary Tadic
address: P.O. Box 562 Skagway AK 99840
907-983-2732
MESSAGE:
Hello Governor Palin,
Just quick note to tell you how happy I am that a fellow-believer is sitting in the
governor's seat. I guess the most important health topic for me is to overturn the
judicial ruling regarding parental notification for an abortion. Thank you for your
strong stance on this subject. I pray that it will produce the desired results.
On another note, congratulations on the birth of your precious little boy! I wanted to
mention something to you that perhaps you hadn't heard about. There's a major revival
going on in Lakeland, Florida, with many miracles and healings going on. You can hear the
fellow who God has anointed so mightily on www.sidroth.org-click on the interview with
Todd Bentley.
God bless you and yours.
In Him, Mary Tadic
maryltadic@hotmail . com
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I
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [govemor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, July 01 , 2008 1 0:1 3 AM
To: 'dlsdmd@hopper.nef
Subject: RE: Otl&Gas
Thank you for writing to Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. The concerns, opinions, and/or
information you have sent are important and valuable to the Governor. Although she is
unable to respond to each and every email herself, your message has been received and is
being reviewed by the appropriate staff person in this office who can best address your
need, suggestion, or comment.
Original Message
From: WebMail@govweb.alaska.gov [mailto:WebMailSgovweb.alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, June 30, 2008 6:11 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Oil&arap;Gas
Web mail from: Mr. David Skees
address: PO BOx 627 Snead AL 35952
205-466-7188
MESSAGE:
Dear Governor Palin, You are an encouragement!! Not bad for a' "girl"to stand up to the
left wing, America hating libs!! Just kidding about the girl part!! It breaks my heart
to see the greatest nation in the history of the world being brought down by globalist,
misplaced guilt laden liberals! These goons live in compunds are insulated by their
wealth from the real world. Keep up the fight! I hope we see you more and more on the
national scene!! What, you didn't have any abortions? Thank God you did not! What a
beautiful family!! May God bless everything you put your hand to! ! Sincerely, David L.
Skees DMD, FAGD
PS: For humor, our conservative women always look better than the libs! It is amazing
what a clean heart can do for one's countenance!
dlsdmd@hopper . net
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.govl
Sent: Tuesday, July 01 , 2008 9:52 AM
To: 'joanstadler@gmarl.com'
Subject: RE: Other
Thank you for writing to Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. The concerns, opinions, and/or
information you have sent are important and valuable to the Governor. Although she is
unable to respond to each and every email herself, your message has been received and is
being reviewed by the appropriate staff person in this office who can best address your
need, suggestion, or comment .
Original Message
From: WebMailSgovweb. alaska . gov [mailto : WebMaiiegovweb . alaska . gov]
Sent: Monday, June 30, 2008 12;52 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Joan Stadler
address: 36 Rochester NY 14610
585-413-3130
MESSAGE:
Hey,
I emailed earlier and shared that I was compelled to pray for you, I have been praying and
heard about your baby! Yeah, congratulations. Today, again feel called to pray for you
so I am. I still do not know why, but, who am I to ask questions. :)
Your sister in Christ,
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Feel lifted today.
j oanstadlerggmail . com
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From: Ivy Fiye Ovyftye@yahoo.com}
Sent Tuesday. July 01 , 2008 1 :32 PM
To: Goode; KeHy C (GOV); oav.pal»n@yahoo.com
Subject Re: Keller asked to redgn
Svst gave names/addresses and gifts to Tara for responses.
— On Tue, 7/1/OS, p>v.psiUa^ihoo.€om ■<^fftf.paliit@fakotKC0»£> wrote:
From: gov.palin@yahoo.coni <gov.paIiD@y^M)o.com>
Subject: Re: Keller asked to resign
To: "Ivy personai* <ivyfrye@yahoo.com>, "KeHy Goode GOV KeHy Goode" ^eily.goode@i
Date: Tuesday, July 1, 2008, 1 :27 PM
Any idea where the barrow things ended up frcan yesterday so Itta and others c
be thanked?
-—Original Message
FrOTi: Ivy personal
To: Sarah's Personal Email
To: K Perry Yahoo
To: Todd
To: Frank Bailey
ReplyTo: Ivy personal
Sent: Jul X, 2008 10:41 AM
Subject: Keller asked to resign
Keller asked to resign
By Michael Rovito/Prcmtiersman
Published on Tuesday, Jaly Ij. 2008 10tl7 AM AKDT
WASILIA " The WaslUa City Council voted late Monday nic^t to approve a
resolution asking Mayor Dianne U. Keller to resign.
The decision came after hours of testiarony froja the E>«blic, Keller and other
city officials involved in a damaging report from an independent law firm
acc\ising some in the city of acting inappropriately in dealings with a pxivat
developer.
The zesolatioQ passed 4-1, with Deputy Mayor Kristofer D. Larson in.^positic
Councilman Doug Holler was not present at the meeting.
<http://adsys.townnews.com/c63136395/creative/frontier8man.com/+bigad/130326-
The Frontiersman will update this story throughout the morning.
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Tuesday, July 01 , 2008 1 1 :44 AM
To: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: Re: please approve
Great
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From: "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)" <sharon.leighow(galaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 01 Jul 2(X)8 10:55:58 -0800
To: <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject: please approve
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 08-XXX
Governor Palin Urges Exxon to Pay Plaintiffs
July 1, 2008, Anchorage, Alaska - Governor Sarah Palin today encouraged Exxon Mobil to
pay the $507 million in punitive damages plus interest awarded by the U.S. Supreme Court
to plaintiffs in the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill lawsuit. The Governor has directed Attorney
General Talis Coiberg to write a tetter to Exxon requesting prompt payment of the punitive
damages to the 32,000 plaintiffs in the case.
"These people have suffered long enough," Governor Palin said. "While Exxon may have the
ability to delay payments, I strongly encourage them to faring this sad chapter in our history
to a long-overdue conclusion. It is time to end the misery so everyone can move on."
The Governor is hopeful plaintiffs will receive payments this fall. So far, though, Exxon has
not indicated whether it will cut checks to plaintiffs right away, or seek further reductions in
the award as the case goes back to the lower courts.
###
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy CommunfcatiDns Director
(907) 269-7450 Anchorage
(907) 465-4031 Juneau
(907) 240-7943 cell
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Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [govemor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, July 01. 2008 10:50 AM
To: Smith; Lynne M (GOV)
Subject: FW: Alaska Statehood Experience Grant Press Release
From: Stacy Haesaert [maiito:shaesaert@akhf.org]
Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2008 10:40 AM
To: Stacy Haesaert
Subject: Alaska Statehood Experience Grant Press Release
Humanities Forum, Rasmuson Foundation award $900,000 to Alaslca Statehood
Experience projects
Anchorage -
A community mural in Seward, a poetry perfomiance in Juneau, a film shot by Kotzebue youth, and a new
Atlas of our state are just some of the ways Alaskans are getting involved with activities that explore,
debate and commemorate Alaska's 50th anniversary of statehood with support from the Alaska
Statehood Experience project Alaska Humanities Forum and Rasmuson Foundation today announced
the award of $921 ,284 to 28 projects across the state that not only delve into the history of Alaska
statehood, but also examine its meaning as we look ahead to the next 50 years. The complete list of
project awards follows this release.
"The Alaska Humanities Forum was thrilled to receive high-quality proposals for Alaska's Statehood
E)q3erience - and from every region and across such diverse groups," said Dr. Greg Kimura, president
and CEO of the Alaska Humanities Forum. "These projects will create an historical legacy that will outiast
the 50th anniversary, enriching generations of Alaskans to come."
Rasmuson Foundation President Diane Kaplan added, "Alaskans have great stories to tell about the
place they live and the life they love. Each of these projects elicits and shares those stories, and creates a
living nanrative that we can continue to write as we progress into the second 50 years."
Proposals were reviewed by a panel of Alaskans who made award recommendattons. The panel
members were Cathy Rasmuson (Rasmuson Foundation), Evan Rose (Alaska Permanent Capital
Management Company), Barbara Baugh, Sue Hull, Katie Hurley, Sonya Kelliher-Combs (Artist), Andrew
Kwon, Cathy Mui^oz, Rep. Mary Nelson, Kris Peny (Offfce of the Governor).
The Alaska Statehood Experience is a partnership between the Alaska Humanities Forum and Rasmuson
Foundation with support from KTUU-TV. Anchorage Daily News. Alaska Newspapers Inc.. KNBA-FM
(Koahnic Broadcast Corp.), Alaska Public Radio Network, and National Endowment for the Humanities -
We the People .
The mission of the Alaska Humanities Forum is to enrfch the civic, intellectual, and cultural life of all
Alaskans through the wisdom and methods of the humanities.
Organization
Project Title Name City Grant Award
Eight Stars of Gold Alaska's Kids Anchorage $17,850
IntemationalGallery of
Then/Now Contemporary Art Anchorage $20,000
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EccentricTheatre Company
(Doing business as Cyrano's
Cyrano'sCelebrates!
Theatre Company)
Anchorage
$30,000
The Stateof the Hood
Alaska Poetry League
Anchorage
$16,740
StudentsCelebrating
Statehood: Tundra
Style/Yupiulleq
Lower Kuskokwim School
Nutemllarmek
District
Bethel
$70,000
SpringStatehood
Celebration: Two World
Premieres
PerseveranceTheatre, Inc.
Fairbanks Frontier Chapter,
Douglas
$51,500
CelebrateAlaska!
Sweet Adelines International Fairbanks
$5,000
Alaska's History - It's
Magic!
Juneau
$16,554
Eight Stars of Comedy
Gold: 300 Years of Alaska Alaska Children's Institute
History in 3000 Seconds
for the Performing Arts
Kenai
$30,000
Statehood!
Aiirora Films
Anchorage
$20,000
50 Years of Statehood-
Koahnic Broadcast
Alaska's Native Voices
Corporation
University of Alaska
Anchorage
$100,000
The Atlas of Alaska
Fairbanks
Fairbanks
$10,000
Not Yet! Alaska Voices
Kachemak Bay
Opposed to Statehood
Broadcasting, Inc
Homer
$20,000
Fifty Years: A Light from
the Village
Kotzebue
$50,000
History of the Alaska
Alaska Mental Health Trust
Mental Health Trust
Authority
Anchorage
$50,000
A Retrospective Analysis
of Alaska Statehood from
a Native Perspective
Sealaska Heritage Institute
statewide
$100,000
Remembering the 1950s:
Life in Alaska Leading to
Anchorage Museum
Statehood
Association
Anchorage
$13,000
Alaska Natives and the
Land: The Legacy of
Statehood
Judge Wickersham and the
First Statehood Bill
Journey to Statehood
Juneau Welcomes
Statehood
Seward Home of Alaska's
Alaska Native Heritage
Center
Tanana-Yukon Historical
Society
Anchorage $50,000
Fairbanks
Haines
Capital City Celebrations Juneau
$20,000
$20,000
$10,140
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Flag
City of Seward
Seward
$20,500
Alaska Statehood
Discussion Series
First Alaskans Institute
statewide
$25,000
TheANB/ANSand
Alaska Statehood
Tlingit Readers
Juneau
$50,000
AK50 (K-12 mini-grant)
Alaska's Statehood
Experience program
statewide
$50,000
Book Project 'Alaska at
so-
Alaska's Statehood
Experience program
statewide
$25,000
Book Project Alaska's
Statehood Experience
Alaska's Statehood
Experience program
statewide
$25,000
ASE project start-up
discretionary
Capital City Celebrations,
Sealaska Heritage Institute,
Eric Wohlforth, Ernestine
Hayes
statewide
$5,000
About the Foundation
The Rasmuson Foundation was created in May 1 955 by Jenny Rasmuson to honor her late husband E A
Rasmuson. The Foundation is a catalyst to promote a better life for all Alaskans.
For further information about this and other grant opportunities, please visit the Alaska Humanities
Forum website at www.akhf.ora.
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Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [govemor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, My 01. 2008 9:42 AM
To: Smith; Lynne M (GOV)
Subject: FW: Extended Unemployment Compensation 2008
From: EUaOOS, OWS - ETA [mailtD:EUa008.OWS@dol.gov]
Sent: Monday, June 30, 2008 12:22 PM
To: niayor@dc.gov; abryan@vidol.gov; Dan.dunmoyer@gov.ca.gov; govemor@state.nm.us;
flossy .aston@state.co.us; elaine.lefieur@govemor.alabama.gov; oontact@!a.gov; lisa.davis@gov.ok.gov;
govemor@mt.gov; govemor@gov.kJaho.gov; Monesia.Brown@flaawi.com; chet.culver@fowa.gov;
dndy.zehnder@gov.wa.gov; governor@state,v\v-i's; dave.heineman@nebraska.gov;
suzanne.brackett@chamber.state.ny.us; gabriel.maser@state.ma.us; gov@rigov.state.us; Doug Hoffner;
governor@state.pa.us; Elizabeth Ignacio; governor@govemor.state.ms.us; arodgers@az.gov;
corbins@michigan.gov; Cheryl.Mowell@state.vt.us; govemor@wisconsin.gov; dlazovich@gov.nv.gov; Joe
Manchin III; governor@maine.gov; contact@governordejongh.com; governor@nd.gov;
michael.delaney@nh.gov; cfyde.henderson@gov.state.nj.us; bbruso@utah.gov; govemor@ks.gov;
larry.temple@twc.state.tx.us; govemor.tingle@hawaii.gov; govemor.reli@ct.gov; mark@sc.gov;
govemor@gov,st3te.md.us; katharine.barondeau@dolir.mo.gov; governor.office@ncmail.net;
sarah.agee@govemor.arkansas.gov; pamela.roberts@state.sd.us; mdaniels@gov.in.gov;
phil.bredesen@state.tn.us; james.sledge@illinois.gov; gova-nor.minner@state.de.gov; Governor Sarah
Paiin (GOV sponsored); mdunn@gov.stBte.ga.us; govemor@ky.gov; Danny.Santos@das.state.or.us;
susie.long@govemor.ohio.gov; bennett.btodgett@govemor.virginia.gov; tim.pawlenty@state.mn.us
Cc: dan.mcetroy@state.mn.us; james.neeley@state.tn.us; lrange@mdes.ms.gov; phenning@edd.ca.gov;
raymond.gon2ales@state.nm.us; sherry.keys-hebron@jfs.ohio.gov; tom.looft@state.co.us;
tom.whitaker@nonail.net; levlha@mk:higan.gov; artee.williams@arkansas.gov; betty.doris@state.nm.us;
bonnie.elsey@state.mn.us; bruce.hennan@labor.state.ny.us; Labor, Commissioner (DDL sponsored);
cajones@nvdetr.org; dan'ell.t.gates@nhes.nh.gov; david.socofow@dol.state.nj.us;
Darwin.Ching@hawaii.gov; Dee.Esser@vec.virginia.gov; dawn.busick@ded.mo.gov;
DonaW.Ingram@state.tn.us; Don.Mares@state.co.us; eyoung@dlir.state.hi.us; flecuona@doi.state.ne.us;
gary.estenson@state.co.us; hany.payne@ncmaii.net; jonesh@odjfs.state.oh.us; jim.garner@dol.ks.gov;
jevansl@state.wy.us; ion.brock@oesc.state.ok.us; klee@esd.wa.gov; kkelly@mtgov;
kristencox@utah.gov; ljmosley@nvdetr.org; taura.a.fortman@maine.gov; laurie.a.wamer@state.or.us;
mdaiey@nd.gov; commissioner@dol.state.ga.us; Pat.Moulton.Powden@state.vt.us;
patricia.mayfietd@ct.gov; patrk:ia.smith@labor.state.ny.us; PHarrington@azdes.gov;
richard.s.brothere@nhes.nh.gov; roberta.gassn)an@dwd.state.wi.us; R0chetleWebb@a2des.gov;
Roger.Madsen@cl.idaho.gov; Roman Velasco Gonzalez; rradcliff@workforcewv.org; thalley@sces.org;
Russell.Salsman@ky.gov; svito@state.pa.us; spowell@dlt.state.ri.us; BommaritoSharon@michigan.gov;
summer.spencer@dc.gov; suzanne.bump@massmail.state.ma.us; tvoors@dwd.in.gov;
tom.sharp@state.de.us; thomas.douse@state.vt.us; tperez@dllr.stale.md.us; tbarfiekJ@ldol.state.!a.us;
todd.smith@dolir.mo.gov; Tom.Surtee5@dir.alal3ama.gov; tdfavre@mdes.ms.gov;
vcomer@vw)ridx)rcewv.org; gail.siemens@labor.ca.gov; emalmborg@detma.org;
lasha.lenzy@twcstate.tx.us; alarson@sces.org; ABaldwin@azdes.gov; brenda.bK)wn@dol.state.ga.us;
carmen ana Vila; carolyn.vanek@illinois.gov; casandra.encinias@state.nm.us;
PerettoChris@michigan.gov; dsmith@mdes.ms.gov; dbrostro@state.nd.us; david.canady@ncmail.net;
dbronow@edd.ca.gov; Don.Rsher@dir.alabama.gov; don.kattke@state.sd.us; dstohter@dwd.in.gov;
frances.hunt!ey-cooper@dwd.^te.wi.us;hal.bergan@dwd.state.wi.us;
Hugh.Havens@aesd,arkansas.gov; jwelez@vidol.gov; jerry .pectol@oesc.state.ok.us;
jmodfell@dol.state.ne.us; john.albin@nebraska.gov; john.bialobr2eski@ct.gov;
john.conway@dwd.state.wi.us; cicatj@0d3fs.state.0h.us; kathy.nelson@state.mn.us;
larry.pinkett@dc.gov; Iaura.l.boyett@maine.gov; LeLoie.Dutemple@iwd.lowa.gov;
Unda.Y.UesatD@hawaii.gov; msutlivan@ldoLstate.ta.us; marie.moss@state.tn.us;
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mark.whitworth@cl.Idaho.gov; martha.edwartls@ncmail.net; maureen weber; mmoore7@worlcforcewv.org;
mike.cul!en@state.co.iis; mbrown@workforcewv.org; nth0ma5@esd.wa.gov; pbeaty@state.pa.us;
prisciila.carrano@dol.state.nj.us;rhoppe@state.wy.us;rfilippone@d(t.state.ri.us;
richard.marino@labor.state.ny.us; Robert P. Jones; robert whitaker; rmulvaney@mt.gov;
shelby.robinson@vec.virginia.gov; twendel@dilr.state.md.us;tom.byerley@state.or.us;
tom.dendenning@fiaawi.com; tony.dename@ky.gov; valerie,rickert@state.vt.us; VJRYAN@nvdetr.org;
tom,macpherson@state.de.us; Wayne.Maichel@dol.ks,gov; Kramer, William T (DOL); billstarks@utah.gov
Subject: Extended Unemployment Compensation 2008
The President has signed into law a temporary federally funded extension of unennployment
benefits. Under the new legislation, each state may enter into an agreement with the
Secretary of Labor (Secretary) to act as an agent of the United States in paying these benefits.
(n order for these benefits to be available to unemployed workers in your state beginning the
week of July 6, 2008, please execute the attached agreement between your state and the
Department of Labor and return it by Noon EST, Wednesday, July 2, 2008. To execute the
agreement, your state name and the state agency that will be responsible for making these
benefit payments should be inserted In the appropriate spaces on page one of the agreement;
on page three insert the name and title of the official who signs the agreement and your state's
name in the appropriate spaces. If an official other than the Governor signs, the Certificate of
Authority section must be signed by the Attorney General or other authorized legal official and
the official's title inserted below the signature line.
Please print a copy of tiie agreement for signature. After the governor or the designated state
official sign the printed copy of the agreement, please send via email a PDF copy to
EUC2008.owS(@DOLeov or you may fax it to Cheryl Atkinson, Administrator, Office of Wori<force
Security, at (202) 693-3229. Following receipt of the signed agreement, a Department official
will sign it and return a completed signed agreement for your state's records.
Thank you for your cooperation and assistance in making these benefits available to
unemployed wori^ers in your state as quickly as possible. If you have questions or need
additional information, please contact Betty Castillo (202-693-3209), Stephanie C. Garcia (202-
693-3207) or Bob Wagner (202-693-3210).
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From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored) [govpalin@alaska.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2008 9:10 AM
To: ftb907@yahoo.com; ivyfrye@yahoo.com; Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Co: Nizich; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Re: Senator Stevens/Second Special Session
I know. Arghhh.
Original Message
From: ftb907@yahoo.com <ftb907@yahoo.com>
To: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored); Ivy Yhoo Ivy Frye <ivyfrye@yahoo.com>; Perry, Kristina Y
(GOV)
Cc: Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Sent: Tue Jul 01 09:08:12 2008
Subject: Re: Senator Stevens /Second Special Session
I just spoke with Tom about this on Thurs.
We're way behind on messaging this and a lot of people think we're missing the boat.
Sent from my Blackberry Device
From: "Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)" <govpalinealaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 01 Jul 2008 08:21:06 -0800
To: <ivyf ryeSyahoo . com>; <ftb907@yahoo.com>; Perry, Kristina Y
(GOV) <kris .perrySalaska . gov>
CC: Nizich, Michael A (GOV)<mike.nizich@alaska.gov>
Subject: Fw: Senator Stevens/Second Special Session
All opportunities need to be seized to get that msg out... Kris, did you ever see anything
from Marty or Joe on messaging this after the gasline mtg in my office two wks ago?
Remember they were going to do a public statement? Pis let them know that now even the
Senator is on it be we haven't been out there with the msg we've asked them to ramp up.
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Original Message
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
To: Katz, John W (GOV)
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Sent: Tue Jul 01 07:44:50 2008
Subject: Re: Senator Stevens /Second Special Session
I'd ask that you speak to him before his July 2 messaging even.
And for what it's worth- I agree that gasline team's messaging re: in-state has NOT
been aggressive or passionate enough to remind Alaskans that my FIRST goal is, and always
has been, taking care of AK first. We've met recently on that- with my reminder about the
ol' "Putting Alaskans First" campaign promise of mine and I'm strongly encouraging AGIA
team to tell Alaskans (and prove to all) that that IS the mission here with AGIA. They
hace regrouped on that and they're looking for opportunities to reiterate our commitment
to in-state use first. Thanks!
Original Message
From: John Katz <jwkatzSALASKADC.org>
To: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Sent: Tue Jul 01 07:36:48 2008
Subject: Re: Senator Stevens/Second Special Session
I will emphasize to the Senator that the Administration is very much on board with in-
state use and also our plan for using petroleum revenues to address short term needs,
particularly those related to energy costs.
I think this is all we may need to do for now. In honesty, messages from the gas team
have not registered well with the Senator although this may change in the aftermath of
your recent meeting with him.
When I wrote you earlier, I was unaware of the Senator's plans - and he did not mention
them - to talk publicly on July 2nd and 3rd about his initiatives to "bring short and
long-term energy relief to Alaskans. " (See below) . His original idea was to use your
initiatives and the second special session to show Congress how petroleum revenues could
be used at the federal level.
Perhaps, we should postpone a definitive response to the Senator until we see what
transpires tomorrow. In the meantime, I can convey your thoughts about in-state use, etc
and see how he responds .
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Does this sound like a plan?
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 1, 2008
Contacts: Aaron Saunders (907) 271-5915
Steve Wackowski (202) 224-5122
Senator Stevens to Discuss New Energy Initiatives at Press Events
in Anchorage and Fairbanks
ANCHORAGE, AK - Senator Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) announced today that he will outline his
energy initiatives to bring short and long-term energy relief to Alaskans at press
conferences in Anchorage and Fairbanks.
The Anchorage press conference will be held on Wednesday, July 2 at 11 a.m. in his office
in the Federal Building. This office is located at 222 West 7th Avenue #2, Room 569.
The Fairbanks press conference will be held Thursday, July 3 at 9 a.m. at the Cold Climate
Housing Research Center. This facility is located at 1000 Fairbanks Street.
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To attend, members of the press must RSVP to: aaron_saunders@stevens. senate, gov or
steve__wackowski@stevens . senate . gov .
###
John W. Katz
Director of State/Federal Relations
and Special Counsel to the Governor
jwkatz@alaskadc.org <mailto:jwkatz@alaskadc.org>
(202)624-5858
>» On 7/1/2008 at 11:05 AM, in message <D12754A53B2AED468149A15236EB769484E494
@SOAJNDMSG02.soa.alaska.gov>, "Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)" <govpalin@alaska.gov> wrote:
Does he realize we are very supportive of in_state also and I've asked the AGIA team to
ramp up that message publicly, as I fear that message was lost through the revealing of
the TC-Alaska "big line" plan? Marty could provide the Senator more infomation on
precisely what we're doing to ensure in-state use and benefits of our gas. (I'd hope his
testimony would acknowledge that we're on the same page with in-state.)
Also, hopefully he could weave in that our Surplus Revenue Return proposal shows how
oil/gas revenue DOES help ourselves as we attempt to relieve burdens on AK residents by
returning surplus dollars to them to help meet the rising cost of living - it's a short
term plan as we work towards conservation and long term energy relief plans.
Original Message
From: John Katz <jwkatz@ALASKADC.org>
PRA GSP01 0020160
To: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV) ; Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Sent: Tue Jul 01 04:16:08 2008
Sxibject: Senator Stevens/Second Special Session
Senator Stevens contacted me last night to find out what you would think about his
testifying at the special session on in-state energy issues.
. He does support an in-state solution. However, his primary objective would be to show the
Congress how state oil revenues can be used to benefit the citizenry. He believes that
the second special session will eKemplify how opening ANWR and offshore areas in Alaska
would provide significant non-tax revenues to the U.S. Treasury, thereby benefitting the
economy in several ways.
For whatever it's worth, I believe that this is a good idea. I'm not sure that anything
will budge the Democratic Leadership in Congress, but the publicity should help keep the
spotlight on Alaska's oil and gas resources.
I think that the ultimate decision about his testifying must be made by the Legislature.
However, the Senator didn't want to proceed without your approval. My guess is that the
beneficial electoral implications are not lost on the Senator, either.
I also mentioned to him that we would probably respond to Dan Fagan's Sunday column, which
I characterized as beyond fair criticism of a politician in a situation where Fagan had
previously been apprized of the facts.
Please let me know how you would like to proceed.
John W. Katz
Director of State/Federal Relations
and Special Counsel to the Governor
jwkatz@alaskadc.org <mailto: jwkatz@alaskadc.org>
(202)624-5858
PRA GSP01 0020161
PRA GSP01 0020162
Re: two things Page 1 of 2
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2008 9:36 AM
To: Ruaro; Randall P (GOV)
Subject: Re; two things
Amen!
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From: "Ruaro, Randall P (GOV)" <randall.ruaro@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 01 Jul 2008 09:36:52 -0800
To: ExtemalEmailgsp<gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject: RE: two things
Governor.
I plan on finishing a very thorough review of this report and then discussing it with COS, Commissioner
Kreitzer, and Karen Rehfeld. My personal opinion is that at some point DPS management needs to lead
and do the best job they can with the resources they have just like every other agency.
Randy
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com [maiito:gov.sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2008 8:57 AM
To: Monegan, Walt C (DPS)
Cc: Nizich, Midiael A (GOV); Goode, Kelly C (GOV); Kel Goode; Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Re: two things
Who are the authors of the report? There needs to be further review of suggestions that DPS does
not have the resources to do its job... so the report is still under review.
Sent from my BlackBerry device from CelMar One
From: "Monegan, Walt C (DPS)" <walt.monegan@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 01 Jul 2008 06:44:44 -0800
To: <gov.sarah@yaboo.coni>
CC: Nizich, Michael A (GOV)<mike.nizich@aIaska.gov>; Goode, Kelly C (GOV)
<kelly.goode@alaska.gov>; Kel Goode<kelIyc@acsalaska.net>; Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
<kris.perty@alaska.gov>
Subject: RE: two things
I have a message into DC Glass and am awaiting those details.
-Walt
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent Mon 6/30/2008 9:54 PM
To: Monegan, Walt C (DPS)
Cc: Nizich, Michael A (GOV); Goode, Kelly C (GOV); Kef Goode; Perry, Krishna Y (GOV)
Subject: Re: two things
9/18/2009
PRA GSP01 0020163
Re: two things Page 2 of 2
Further- how was this "complaint" received, by who, and when/where?
Sent ftom my BlackBeny device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Date: Tue, 1 Jul 2008 05:41:57
To: Walt Monegan<walt jnonegan@alaska.gov>
Cc: MNizich<mike jiizich@alaska.gov>; Kelly Goode<kelly .goode@alaska.gov>; Kel Goode<kellyc@acsalaska.net>; K
Peny<iris.peny@aIaska.gov>
Subject: Re: two things
I've never driven Trig anywhere without a new, approved carseat. I want to know who said otherwise- pis provide me that
info now.
Original Message
From: Walt Monegan
To: Governor Sar^ Palm
Sent: Jun 30, 2008 2:19 PM
Subject: two things
Gov&aot-
Ist - Have you read/approved the 2007 AST Annual Reprat to be made public?
2nd - Via a soon-to-be-retimng legislator, we have received a complamt that had you driving with Trig not in an approved
infant car seat; if so this would be awkward in many ways.
Please know that I am trying to help. . .
-Walt
Sent from my BladcBerry device from Cellular One
9/18/2009
PRA GSP01 0020164
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Tuesday, July 01, 2008 8:57 AM
Rintala; Jessalynn F (GOV)
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Energy
Original Message
From: WebMailSgovweb . alaska . gov [mailto : WebMail@govweb . alaska . gov]
Sent: Sunday, June 29, 2008 11:03 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Energy
Web mail from: Mr. Leonard Dubber
address: P Box 349 Haines AK 99827
907 766 3108
MESSAGE:
Dear Gov. Palin, I hear your name mentioned as a VP canidate so I know if you speak they
will listen. The way to win is for the National Republican Committee to make an
documentary style infomercial that gives a history of the Democrats blocking the opening
of ANWR and then getting all the GOP canidates to stay on message till the tail is pinned
on the dockey and this oil crisis belongs to the Democrats. Nobody ever stayed on message
as well as you did against Gov. M and you won. I believe the national GOP could be as
successful .
Also I would rather you stay here in our great state as long as Obama doesn't win.
Sincerely L Dubber
dubberSaptalaska . net
PRA GSP01 0020165
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Paiin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Tuesday. July 01, 2008 8:56 AM
Rintala; Jessaiynn F (GOV)
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Elections
Original Message
From: WebMailOgovweb . alaska . gov [mailto : WebMailSgovweb . alaska . gov]
Sent: Sunday, June 29, 2008 5:05 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin {GOV sponsored)
Subject: Elections
Web mail from: Mr. Matthew Powell
address: P.O. Box 879429 Wasilla AK 99687
907-631-0787
MESSAGE:
I've heard rumors about a possible VP bid for you. 1 have great respect for you. If you
think being VP is good for Alaska, I would stand behind you. That being said, I believe
Alaska needs you here.
Thank you for your service
mat jpow@ yahoo . com
PRA GSP01 0020166
I
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Tuesday, July 01 , 2008 8:47 AM
To: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: Re: Exxon
Arghhhhhh!
Original Message
From: Sharon Leighow
To: Governor Sarah Palin
Sent: Jul 1, 2008 8:42 AM
Sub j ect : RE : Exxon
Come on - it's Exxon!
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2008 8:38 AM
To: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
Slab j ect: Re: Exxon
Thanks! Can u believe they haven't agreed to end this thing?!
Original Message
From: Sharon Leighow
To: Governor Sarah Palin
Sent: Jul 1, 2008 8:26 AM
Subject: RE: Exxon
I'm on it.
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2008 7:59 AM
To: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
1
PRA GSP01 0020167
Subject: Fw: Exxon
S- pis do presser on this. Thanks
Sent from my BlackBerry (r) device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.coin
Date: Tue, 1 Jul 2008 15:57:58
To: Talis Colberg<talis.colberg@alaska.gov>
Cc: Sharon Leighow<sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>; Rosanne
Hughes<rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>; K Perry<krls.perry@alaska.gov>/ M
Nizich<mike.nizich@alaska.gov>
Subject: Exxon
Talis- pis have one of your folks draft a short letter to Exxon
"encouraging" them to pay the $500inil, (See today's ADN story today) we
need to be on the record as telling them to pay up, end this thing, end
this misery. Then we're doing a presser on it (in fact let's do the
presser stating I've asked DOL to write this letter).
Sent from my BlackBerry (r) device from Cellular One
Sent from my BlackBerry (r) device from Cellular One
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
PRA GSP01 0020168
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Tuesday, July 01 , 2008 8:38 AM
To: Leighow; Sharon W (GO\0
Subject: Re: Exxon
Thanks! Can u believe they haven't agreed to end this thing?!
Original Message
From: Sharon Leighow
To: Governor Sarah Palin
Sent: Jul 1, 2008 8:26 AM
Siibj ect : RE : Exxon
I'm on it.
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2008 7:59 AM
To: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Sub j ect : Fw : Exxon
S- pis do presser on this. Thanks
Sent from my BlackBerry(r) device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Date: Tue, 1 Jul 2008 15:57:58
To: Talis Colberg<talis.colberg@alaska.gov>
Cc: Sharon Leighow<sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>; Rosanne
Hughes<rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>; K Perry<kris.perry@alaska.gov>; M
Nizich<mike.nizich@alaska.gov>
Subject: Exxon
PRA GSP01 0020169
Talis- pis have one of your folks draft a short letter to Exxon
"encouraging" them to pay the $500niil. {See today's ADN story today) we
need to be on the record as telling them to pay up, end this thing, end
this misery. Then we're doing a presser on it (in fact let's do the
presser stating I've asked DOL to write this letter).
Sent from my BlackBerry (r) device from Cellular One
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
PRA GSP01 0020170
Unknown
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored) [govpa(in@alaska.gov}
Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2008 8:25 AM
To: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV)
Cc: Perry; Kristirfa Y (GOV)
Subject: Fwr Senator Stevens/Second Special Session
Did the team ever follow up on the public messaging they were to do on this issue? (That
was two wks ago . . . ) :
Original Message
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
To: 'ivyfryeSyahoo.com' <ivyfrye@yahoo.com>; 'ftb907@yahoo.com' <ftb907@yahoo.com>; Perry,
Kristina Y (GOV)
Cc: Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Sent: Tue Jul 01 08:21:06 2008
Subject: Fw: Senator Stevens/Second Special Session
All opportunities need to be seized to get that msg out... Kris, did you ever see anything
from Marty or Joe on messaging this after the gasline mtg in my office two wks ago?
Remember they were going to do a public statement? Pis let them know that now even the
Senator is on it be we haven't been out there with the msg we've asked them to ramp up.
Original Message
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
To: Katz, John W (GOV)
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Sent: Tue Jul 01 07:44:50 2008
Subject: Re: Senator Stevens/Second Special Session
I'd ask that you speak to him before his July 2 messaging even.
And for what it's worth- I agree that gasline team's messaging re: in-state has NOT
been aggressive or passionate enough to remind Alaskans that my FIRST goal is, and always
has been, taking care of AK first. We've met recently on that- with my reminder about the
ol' "Putting Alaskans First" campaign promise of mine and I'm strongly encouraging AGIA
team to tell Alaskans (and prove to all) that that IS the mission here with AGIA. They
hace regrouped on that and they're looking for opportunities to reiterate our commitment
to in-state use first. Thanks!
Original Message
From: John Katz <jwkatz@ALASKADC.org>
PRA GSP01 0020171
To: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Sent: Tue Jul 01 07:36:48 2008
Subject: Re: Senator Stevens /Second Special Session
I will emphasize to the Senator that the Administration is very much on board with in-
state use and also our plan for using petroleum revenues to address short term needs,
particularly those related to energy costs.
I think this is all we may need to do for now. In honesty, messages from the gas team
have not registered well with the Senator although this may change in the aftermath of
your recent meeting with him.
When I wrote you earlier, I was unaware of the Senator's plans - and he did not mention
them - to talk publicly on July 2nd and 3rd about his initiatives to "bring short and
long-term energy relief to Alaskans." (See below). His original idea was to use your
initiatives and the second special session to show Congress how petroleum revenues could
be used at the federal level.
Perhaps, we should postpone a definitive response to the Senator until we see what
transpires tomorrow. In the meantime, I can convey your thoughts about in-state use, etc
and see how he responds.
Does this sound like a plan?
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 1, 2008
Contacts: Aaron Saunders (907) 271-5915
Steve Wackowski (202) 224-5122
PRA GSP01 0020172
i-^C-^ '>v?N-vf^ r!?;?^'dy?.'; ''■ipii VS;-. 9Si;^C ""''" '.'' '':■' ;.''■'- ' %'
Senator Stevens to Discuss New Energy Initiatives at Press Events
in Anchorage and Fairbanks
ANCHORAGE, AK - Senator Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) announced today that he will outline his
energy initiatives to bring short and long-term energy relief to Alaskans at press
conferences in Anchorage and Fairbanks.
The Anchorage press conference will be held on Wednesday, July 2 at 11 a.m. in his office
in the Federal Building. This office is located at 222 West 7th Avenue #2, Room 569.
The Fairbanks press conference will be held Thursday,' July 3 at 9 a.m. at the Cold Climate
Housing Research Center. This facility is located at 1000 Fairbanks Street.
To attend, members of the press must RSVP to: aaron_saunders@stevens.senate.gov or
steve_wackowski@stevens.senate.gov.
##«
PRA GSP01 0020173
John W. Katz
Director of State/Federal Relations
and Special Counsel to the Governor
jwkatz@alaskadc . org <mailto: jwkatzgalaskadc . org>
{202)624-5858
>» On 7/1/2008 at 11:05 RM, in message <D12754A53B2AED468149A15236EB769484E494
@SOAJNUMSG02.soa.alaska.gov>, "Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored) " <govpalin@alaska.gov> wrote:
Does he realize we are very supportive of in_state also and I've asked the AGIA team to
ramp up that message publicly, as I fear that message was lost through the revealing of
the TC-Alaska "big line" plan? Marty could provide the Senator more infomation on
precisely what we're doing to ensure in-state use and benefits of our gas. (I'd hope his
testimony would acknowledge that we're on the same page with in-state.)
Also, hopefully he could weave in that our Surplus Revenue Return proposal shows how
oil/gas revenue DOES help ourselves as we attempt to relieve burdens on AK residents by
returning surplus dollars to them to help meet the rising cost of living - it's a short
term plan as we work towards conservation and long term energy relief plans.
Original Message
From: John Katz <jwkatz@ALASKADC.org>
To: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV) ; Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Sent: Tue Jul 01 04:16:08 2008
Subject: Senator Stevens/Second Special Session
Senator Stevens contacted me last night to find out what you would think about his
testifying at the special session on in-state energy issues.
He does support an in-state solution. However, his primary objective would be to show the
Congress how state oil revenues can be used to benefit the citizenry. He believes that
the second special session will exemplify how opening ANWR and offshore areas in Alaska
would provide significant non-tax revenues to the U.S. Treasury, thereby benefitting the
economy in several ways.
For whatever it's worth, I believe that this is a good idea. I'm not sure that anything
will budge the Democratic Leadership in Congress, but the publicity should help keep the
spotlight on Alaska's oil and gas resources.
PRA GSP01 0020174
I think that the ultimate decision about his testifying must be made by the Legislature.
However, the Senator didn't want to proceed without your approval. My guess is that the
beneficial electoral implications are not lost on the Senator, either.
I also mentioned to him that we would probably respond to Dan Fagan's Sunday column, which
I characterized as beyond fair criticism of a politician in a situation where Fagan had
previously been apprized of the facts.
Please let me know how you would like to proceed.
John W. Katz
Director of State/Federal Relations
and Special Counsel to the Governor
j wkatzOalaskadc . org <mailto : j wkatzdalaskadc . org>
(202)624-5858
PRA GSP01 0020175
Unknown
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From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Tuesday, Jury 01, 2008 8:22 AM
Rutherford; Marty K (DNR); Balash; Joseph R (GOV)
Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Galvin; Patrick S (DOR); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Leighowr, Sharon W
(GOV); Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV)
In-state
Marty/ Joe: what came of the public messaging mission discussed two wks ago in my office
re: our first committment to in-state use of our gas "Putting Alaskans First" ? I
didn't see anything come out on that in the public. I ask be now Sen. Stevens will be
publicly testifying that that MUST be the top priority - I'm telling him that it is, but
we haven't articulated that well enough (evidently), but that is my consistent committment
and message: in-state use of our resource for Alaskans to be served.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
PRA GSP01 0020176
Unknown
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored) [govpalin@alaska.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, July 01 , 2008 8:21 AM
To: ivyfrye@yahoo.com; flb907@yahoo.com; Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Co: Nizich; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Fw: Senator Stevens/Second Special Session
All opportunities need to be seized to get that msg out Kris, did you ever see anything
from Marty or Joe on messaging this after the gasline mtg in my office two wks ago?
Remember they were going to do a public statement? Pis let them know that now even the
Senator is on it be we haven't been out there with the msg we've asked them to ramp up.
Original Message
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
To: Katz, John W (GOV>
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Sent: Tue Jul 01 07:44:50 2008
Subject: Re: Senator St evens /Second Special Session
I'd ask that you speak to him before his July 2 messaging even.
And for what it's worth- I agree that gasline team's messaging re: in-state has NOT
been aggressive or passionate enough to remind Alaskans that my FIRST goal is, and always
has been, taking care of AK first. We've met recently on that- with my reminder about the
ol' "Putting Alaskans First" campaign promise of mine and I'm strongly encouraging AGIA
team to tell Alaskans (and prove to all) that that IS the mission here with AGIA. They
hace regrouped on that and they're looking for opportunities to reiterate our commitment
to in-state use first. Thanks!
Original Message
From: John Katz <jwkatz@ALASKADC.org>
To: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV) ; Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Sent: Tue Jul 01 07:36:48 2008
Subject: Re: Senator Stevens/Second Special Session
I will emphasize to the Senator that the Administration is very much on board with in-
state use and also our plan for using petroleum revenues to address short term needs,
particularly those related to energy costs.
I think this is all we may need to do for now. In honesty, messages from the gas team
have not registered well with the Senator although this may change in the aftermath of
your recent meeting with him.
PRA GSP01 0020177
When I wrote you earlier, I was unaware of the Senator's plans - and he did not mention
them - to talk publicly on July 2nd and 3rd about his initiatives to "bring short and
long-term energy relief to Alaskans." (See below). His original idea was to use your
initiatives and the second special session to show Congress how petroleum revenues could
be used at the federal level.
Perhaps, we should postpone a definitive response to the Senator until we see what
transpires tomorrow. In the meantime, I can convey your thoughts about in-state use, etc
and see how he responds.
Does this sound like a plan?
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 1, 2008
Contacts: Aaron Saunders (907) 271-5915
Steve Wackowski (202) 224-5122
Senator Stevens to Discuss New Energy Initiatives at Press Events
in Anchorage and Fairbanks
ANCHORAGE, AK - Senator Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) announced today that he will outline his
energy initiatives to bring short and long-term energy relief to Alaskans at press
conferences in Anchorage and Fairbanks.
PRA GSP01 0020178
I
I
The Anchorage press conference will be held on Wednesday, July 2 at 11 a.m. in his office
in the Federal Building. This office is located at 222 West 7th Avenue #2, Room 569.
The Fairbanks press conference will be held Thursday, July 3 at 9 a.m. at the Cold Climate
Housing Research Center. This facility is located at 1000 Fairbanks Street.
To attend, members of the press must RSVP to: aaron_saunders@stevens.senate.gov or
steve_wackowski@stevens.senate.gov.
###
John W. Katz
Director of State/Federal Relations
and Special Counsel to the Governor
jwkatzealaskadc.org <mailto:jwkatz@alaskadc.org>
(202)624-5858
>» On 7/1/2008 at 11:05 AM, in message <D12754A53B2AED468149A15236EB769484E494
@S0AJNUMSG02.soa.alaska.gov>, "Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)" <govpalin@alaska.gov> wrote:
PRA GSP01 0020179
'fiti) ff^i^'^-jf-: l:■;^c^■Jfi^^>c ;^r^ ;
Does he realize we are very supportive of in^state also and I've asked the AGIA team to
ramp up that message publicly, as I fear that message was lost through the revealing of
the TC-Alaska "big line" plan? Marty could provide the Senator more infomation on
precisely what we're doing to ensure in-state use and benefits of our gas. (I'd hope his
testimony would acknowledge that we're on the same page with in-state.)
Also, hopefully he could weave in that our Surplus Revenue Return proposal shows how
oil/gas revenue DOES help ourselves as we attempt to relieve burdens on AK residents by
returning surplus dollars to them to help meet the rising cost of living - it's a short
term plan as we work towards conservation and long term energy relief plans .
Original Message
From: John Katz <jwkatz@AlASKADC.org>
To; Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Sent: Tue Jul 01 04:16:08 2008
Subject: Senator Stevens/Second Special Session
Senator Stevens contacted me last night to find out what you would think about his
testifying at the special session on in-state energy issues.
He does support an in-state solution. However, his primary objective would be to show the
Congress how state oil revenues can be used to benefit the citizenry. He believes that
the second special session will exemplify how opening ANWR and offshore areas in Alaska
would provide significant non-tax revenues to the U.S. Treasury, thereby benefitting the.
economy in several ways.
For whatever it's worth, I believe that this is a good idea. I'm riot sure that anything
will budge the Democratic Leadership in Congress, but the publicity should help keep the
spotlight on Alaska's oil and gas resources.
I think that the ultimate decision about his testifying must be made by the Legislature.
However, the Senator didn't want to proceed without your approval. My guess is that the
beneficial electoral implications are not lost on the Senator, either.
I also mentioned to him that we would probably respond to Dan Fagan's Sunday coliomn, which
I characterized as beyond fair criticism of a politician in a situation where Fagan had
previously been apprized of the facts.
Please let me know how you would like to proceed.
John W. Katz
PRA GSP01 0020180
Director of State/Federal Relations
and Special Counsel to the Governor
jwkatz@alaskadc.org <mailto:jwkatz@alaskadc.org>
(202)624-5858
PRA GSP01 0020181
Unknown
From: McBride, Rhonda (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=RMFAUBION]
Sent: Tuesday, July 01 , 2008 8: 1 AM
To: •gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Subject: Re: Barrow Addendum
Great! Hope you had a wonderful day.
Original Message
From; gov. sarahg yahoo. com <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
To: McBride, Rhonda (GOV)
Sent: Mon Jun 30 22:29:58 2008
Subject: Re: Barrow Addendum
She was awesome! Thanks!
Original Message
From: Rhonda (GOV) McBride
To: Governor Sarah Palin
Sent: Jun 30, 2008 8:26 AM
Sub j ect : Barrow Addendum
If you see Janelle Everett, give her a big hug for me. Janelle is news director at KBRW.
Once while she was on an extended vacation in her home state of Alabama, she stored her
parka in my house. My God. The darned thing weighed almost as much as me. And that's a
lot.
You can't miss Janelle. She's big, black and beautiful. She's one of Alaska's veteran
radio reporters — having worked in Bethel and Kodiak as well as Barrow.
Also a quick correx. Barrow's Dalton Hwy Corridor hearing is July 23rd, not June 23rd.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
PRA GSP01 0020182
Page 1 of 1
Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, July 01 , 2008 9:1 5 AM
To: 'Robison; Ronda'
Subject: RE: Anchorage Fire Department Helicopter Ride
Thank you for writing to Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. The concems, opinions, and/or information you
have sent are important and valuable to the Governor. Although she is unable to respond to each and
every email herself, your message has been received and is being reviewed by the appropriate staff
person in this office who can best address your need, suggestion, or comment.
From: Robison, Ronda [mailto:RobisonR@d.anchorage.ak.us]
Sent: Monday, June 30, 2008 10:23 AM
To: Palin, Sarah H (GOV)
Subject: Anchorage Rre Department Helicopter lyde
Dear Governor Palin:
Deputy Chief Michelle Weston would like to extend an invitation for you to ride on the Fire Department's
wildfire helicopter {Rotor 1) some time this week at your convenience. It will take about an hour- flying
over the greater Anchorage area.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Ronda Robison
Executive Assistfflit
Anchorage Fire Department
(907)267-4936
9/18/2009
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Cc:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Tuesday, July 01, 2008 7:59 AM
Leighow^ Sharon W (GOV)
Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Nizich; Michael A (GOV)
Fw: Exxon
S- pis do presser on this. Thanks
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Date: Tue, 1 Jul 20D8 15:57:58
To: Talis Colberg<talis.colbergealaska.gov>
Cc: Sharon Leighow<sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>; Rosanne Hughes<rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>;
K Perry<kris.perry@alaska.gov>; M Ni2ich<mike.nizich@alaska.gov>
Subject: Exxon
Talis- pis have one of your folks draft a short letter to Exxon "encouraging" them to pay
the $500mil. (See today's ADN story today) we need to be on the record as telling them to
pay up, end this thing, end this misery. Then we're doing a presser on it (in fact let's
do the presser stating I've asked DOL to write this letter).
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [govemor@alaska.govl
Sent: Tuesday. July 01, 2008 9:22 AM
To: Smith; Lynne M (GOV)
Subject: FW ETS Education Research Update - June 2008
From: ETS Education Research Update [mailto:R8iDweb@ets.org]
Sent: Monday, June 30, 2008 10:40 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palln (GOV sponsored)
Subject: ETS Education Research Update - June 2008
June 2008
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free, when available, at www.ets.oro . When research reports are awaiting journal
publication, print copies (for Individual use only) can be requested via e-mail at
R&DV\feb@ets.ora .
In This Edition:
ETS on the Issues
• Windows on Achievement and Inequality
• Adult Education in America
ETS Research Report Series
• A Developmental Writing Scale
• An Alternative Data Collection Desian for Equating With Very Small Samples
• An Initial Field Trial of an Instrument fyr Measuring Learning Strateaies of Middle
School Students
• Analytic Scoring of TOEFL® CBT Essays: Scores From Humans and E-ratei®
• Approaches to the Desian of Diagnostic Item Models
• Asymptotic Limits of Item f^rameters in Joint Maximum-Likelihood Estimation for the
Rasch Model
• Automated Scoring of Short-Answer Ooen-Ended GR£® Subject Test Items
• Comparing Alternative Kernels for the Kernel Method of Test Eauatina: Gaussian.
Logistic and Uniform Kernels
• Comparing DiffererA Aooroaches of Bias Conedion forAbiritv Estimation in IRT
Models
• Continuous Exponential Famines: An Equating Tool
• EfferA of Immediate Feedback and Revision on Psychometric Properties of Ooen-
Ended GRB® Subieci Test Items
• Effect of Immediate Feedback and Revision on Psychometric Properties of Ooen-
Ended Sentence-Comoktion Items
• Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Full-Population Estimation Method
• Examining an Alternative to Score Eouatino: A Randomly Eouivalent Fonns
Approach
• Examining the Impact of Audio Presentation on Tests of Reading Comorehenskm
• Factor Structure of the TOEFL® Internet-Based TestdST}: Exploration in a Field Trial
Sample
• Impossible Scores Resultina m Zero Frequencies in the Anchor Test: Impact on
Smoothing and Eouatinq
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• Imesttaatina the CritBrion-Related Variditv of the TOEFL® SoeaMna Scores fbrlTA
Screening and Setting Standards for ITAs
• Unking for the General [}!aanosOc Model
• Model-Based Weiohtina and Comparisons
• One Approach to DetectinQ the Invariance of Proficiencv Standards Over Tune
• Predicting Grades in Different Types of College Courses
• Robustness of a Value-Added Assessment of School Effectiveness
• Theoretical and Empirical Standard Errors for Two Population Invariance Measures
in the Linear Equating Case
IETS on the Issues:
Windows on Achievement and Inequality
This Policy Information Report provides a panoramic view of educational achievement by
examining a variety of data and measures beyond those that are typically reported.
Read more .
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Adult Education in America
The issue of ETS Policy Notes (Volume 1 6, No. 1 ) briefly summarizes the results of the Adult
Education Program Survey sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education and conducted
by ETS.
Read more .
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ETS Research Report Series:
The ETS Report Series database contains abstracts of all reports issued since the series'
inception in 1948. The database also has PDF versions of most of the recent reports. To
search the database, visit ReSEARCHER .
A Developmental Writing Scale
Grade nonDS were developed in this study for timed-writing perfbrniance in twomodes of
vmting: persuasive and descriptive. The report also described a trajectory of development
for students from 4th grade to 12th grade in writing perfomoance. Important factors afliecting
performance were explored, including prompt difficulty, writing mode, and student
background (ETS RR-08-19. Authors: Y. Attafi & D. Powers)
Read more .
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An Altematfve Data Collection Design for Equating Whh Very Small Samples
Equatings in the SIGNET and NEAT deigns were connpared in this study, which found
reduced bias and error for the SIGNET design in very small sample size situations. (ETS
RR-Q8-11. Authors: G, Puhan, T. Moses, M. Grant & F. McHale)
Read more .
<BaektolheTop
An Initial Field Trial of an Instrument for Measuring Learning Strategies oflHiddle
Schotri Students
in response to the lack of available learning strategies measures for middle school students,
this study designed the Middle School Learning Strategies (MSLS) scale. The MSLS
assesses behavioral, cognitive and metacognitive strategies. (ETS RR-08-03. Authors: O.L.
Liu, T. Jackson & G. Ling)
Read more .
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Analytic Scoring of TOEFL® CBT Essays: Scores From Humans andE-ratei®
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This study hvesttgated the distinctness and reliability of analytic rating dimensions and their
relationships to holistic scores and e-ratei® essay feature variables in the context of the
TOEFL® CBT writing assessment. (TOEFL Research Report No. TOEFL-RR-81, ETS RR-
08-01 Authors: Y.-W. Lee, 0. Gentile & R. Kantor)
Read more.
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Approaches to ttte Design of Diagnostic Hem Models
This report reviewed research on diagnostic assessment and then looked at approaches to
diagnostic assessment and how they can infonn the design of diagnostic item models. {ETS
RR-08-07. Author: E. A. GraO
Read more.
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Asymptotic Umlts of Item Parameters in Joint Maximum-Ufielilmod Estimation for 0ie
Rasch H/lodel
In this report, techniques were developed for approximation and exact computation of the
asymptotic limit of the item parameter estimates obtained by application of joint maximum-
likelihood estimation to the Rasch model. (ETS RR-08-04. Author S. J. Habemnan)
Read more .
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Automated Scoring ofSlmrt-Answer Open-Ended ORE® Subject T^t Items
A saniple of examinees answered short-answer GRE® subject test items in biology and
psychology and received immediate feedback via the c-rater™ scoring engine. Subsequent
human scoring of the responses pointed to the quality of automated scoring. (GRE Board
Research Report No. 04-02, ETS RR-08-20. Authors: Y. Attali, D. Powers, M. Freedman, M.
Hanfeon & S. Obefz)
Read more .
<BacktothaToD
Comparing Alternative Kernels for the Kernel Method of Test Equating: Gaussian,
Logistic and Uniform Kernels
This report investigated two alternative kernels for equating: the logistk; kernel and
continuous uniform distrilwtion. Results indicate kernel function tail properties impact
continuized score distributions, but equated scores do not vary much. (ETS RR-08-12.
Authors: Y.-H. Lee & A. A. von Davier)
Read more .
<BacktQtheTon
Comparing Different Approaches of Bias Correction for Ability Estimation in IRT
Models
Use of expected response functions and the corrected vtreighted-likelihood estimator were
investigated in this study to deal vi/ith uncertainty regarding item parameters for ability
estimation. (ETS RR-08-13. Authors: Y.-H. Lee & J. Zhang)
Read more .
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Continuous Exponential Families: An Ec/uaOng Tool
This report described use of continuous exponential families in equating, developed
appropriate methods for estimation and model evaluation, and compared results to those
from more conventional approaches to equipercentile equating. (ETS RR-08-05. Author. S.
J. Haberrtian)
Read more .
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Effect of Immediate Feedtiack and Revision on Psychometric Properties ofOpen-
Ended GRE® Subject Test Items
In an experiment on the revision effoct, examinees for two GRE® subject tests answered
constructed-response questions and received feedback firom the c-rater™ scoring engine.
Participants corrected many answers, resulting in higher revised scores. (GRE Board
Research Report No. 04-05. ETS RR-08-21. Authors: Y. Attali & D. Powers)
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Read more.
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Effect of Immediate Feedback and Revision on Psychometric Properties of Open-
Ended Sentence-Completion hems
A sample of examinees were provided with boVn immediate feedbadc on the correctness of
an answer for some open-ended sentence-completion items and the opportunity to revise
answers on the GRE®. l-lK|her revised scores resulted. In addib'on, the reliat»lity of the
revised scores and their correlation with GRE verbal scores were higher. (GRE Board
Research Report No. 03-15. ETS RR-08-16. Authors: Y. Attali. D. Powers & J. Hawthorn)
Read more .
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Evaluating ttie Efhetiveness of a Full-Population Estimation Method
This report investigated plausible explanations for the observed heterogeneity among
jurisdictions in exclusion rates of students with disabilities and/or students who are English
language learners from NAEP administrations. (ETS RR-08-18. Authors: H. Braun, J. Zhang
& S. Vezzu)
Read more.
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Examining an AHemative to Scare Equating: A Randomly Equivalent Forms
Approach
This study investigated the plausibility of assembling randomly equivalent fonns (REF) by
stratified random assignment of items from an item pool. (ETS RR-08-14. Authors: C.-W.
Liao & S. A. Livingston)
Read more .
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Examining the Impact f^ Audio Presentation on Tests of Reading Comprehension
This study examined the impact of a read-aloud accommodation on scores from
standardized tests of reading comprehension at Grades 4 and S. Results showed that the
mean score on the audio version was higher than scores on the standard version both for
students with learning disabilities and those vinthout. (ETS RR-08-23. Authors: C. Cahatan
Laitusis, LL. Cook, F. Cline, T. King & J: Sabatini)
Read more .
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Factor Structure of the TOEFL® Internet-Based Test (IBT): Exploration In a FieU Trial
Sample
in this invesfigatfon of the fector structure of a field trial sample of TOEFL® IBT, results
broadly supported current reporting of fourscores (for reading, listening, speaking and
writing) and a total score. (TOEFL iST Report No. TOEFLiBT-04, ETS RR-08-09. Authors:
Y. Sawaki, L. Strieker & A. Oranje)
Read more.
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Impossible Scores Resulting In Zero Frequencies in the Ancfior Test Impact on
Smoothing and Equating
This study examined the effect of the zero frequencies on log-linear smoothing of score
distributions and final equating results. (ETS RR-08-10. Authors: G. Puhan, A. A. von Davier
& S. Gupta)
Read more .
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Investigating the Criterion-Related Validity of the TOEFL® Speaking Scores fbrlTA
Screening and SfWng Standards for ITAs
This study provided Criterion-related validity evidence for the use of TOEFL© iST Speaking
scores for screening international teaching assistants (ITAs) and recommended appropriate
cut scores for selecting ITAs at the participating universities. (TOEFL iST Report No.
TOEFLiBT-03, ETS RR-08-02. Author X. Xi)
Read more .
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Unking for the General Diagnostic Model
Strategies for linking two consecutive assessments were investigated by the researchers
through analysis of NAEP reading data using the general diagnostic nriodel. (ETS RR-08-08.
Authors: X. Xu & M. von Davier)
Read more.
<BacktotheToo
Ktodef-Based Weighting and Comparisons
To calculate aggregation inclusion probabilities, this study investigated three statistical
models and derived the school vireights for the High School Effectiveness study, \A^ich
contained one or more cases transferred fiiom the National Educational Longitudinal Study
of 1988. (ETS RR-08-17. Author. J. Qian)
Read more .
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One Approach to Detecting the Invarlance ofProficiem^ Standards Over Time
This study explored the use of a mapping technique to test the invariance of proficiency
standards over a period of time for state perfomiance tests. (ETS RR-08-1 5. Author. J.
Qian)
Read more.
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Pretlictlng Grades in Different Types of College Courses
The ability of high school grades and SAT® scores to predict cumulative grades In different
types of college courses was evaluated in a sample of 26 colleges. (College Board Report
No. 2008-01, ETS RR-08-06. Authors: B. Bridgeman, J. Pollack & N. Burton)
Read more .
<BacktolheTop
Robustness of a Value-Added Assessment of School Effecthfeness
This study found moderate consistency of results between two approaches to estimating
school effectiveness: a layered model employing item response theory (IRT) scaled data
and a discrete growth model based on analysis of transitions ak>ng an ordinal
developmental scale. (ETS RR-08-22. Authors: H. Braun, Y. Qu & C. Trapani)
Read more .
<BacktoltieToD
Theoretical and Empirical Standard Errors for Two Population Invariance Measures in
the Unear EquaUng Case
In this report, two methods (deKa and grouped jackknife) are described for obtaining
standard en-ors for two of the most widely-used population-invariance measures of equating
fiinctfons, root mean square difference (RMSD) and root expected mean square difference
(REMSD). (ETS RR-08-24. Authors: A. A. von Davier, J. R. Manalo & F. Rijmen)
Read more .
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Re: two things Page 1 of 2
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Tuesday, July 01 , 2008 8:57 AM
To: Monegan; Walt C (DPS)
Cc: Nizich; Michael A (GOV): Goode; Kelly C (GOV); Kel Goode; Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Re: two things
Who are the authors of the report? There needs to be fiirther review of suggestions that DPS does
not have the resources to do its job... so the report is still under review.
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From: "Monegan, Walt C (DPS)" <walt.monegan@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 01 Jul 2008 06:44:44 -0800
To: <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
CC: Nizich, Michael A (GOV)<mikejuzich@alaska.gov>; Goode, Kelly C (GOV)
<kelly.goode@alaska.gov>; Kel Goode<kellyc(gacsalaska.net>; Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
<kris.perry@alaska.gov>
Subject: RE: two things
I have a message into DC Glass and am awaiting those details.
-Walt
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com [mailto:gov,sarah@yahoo.coml
Sent: Mon 6/30/2008 9:54 PM
To: Monegan, Walt C (DPS)
Cc: Nizich, Michael A (GOV); Goode, Kelly C (GOV); Kel Goode; Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Re: two things
Further- how was this "complaint" received, by who, and when/where?
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
Original Message- —
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Date: Tue, 1 Jul 2008 05:41:57
To: Walt Monegan<waltmonegan@alaska.gov>
Co: MNizich<mike Jiizicli@alaska.gov>; Kelly Goode<kelly .goode@alaska.gov>; Kel
Goode<kelIyc@acsalaska.neP'; K Peiiy<kris.perry@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: two thmgs
I've never driven Trig anywhere without a new, approved carseat. I want to know who said otherwise- pis provide
me that info now.
Original Message
From: Walt Monegan
To: Governor Sarah Palin
Sent: Jun 30, 2008 2:19 PM
Subject: two things
Govemor-
1st - Have you read/approved the 2007 AST Annual Rqjort to be made public?
9/18/2009
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Re: two things Page 2 of 2
2nd - Via a soon-to-be-retiring legislator, we have received a complaint that had you driving v/ith Trig not in an approved
infent car seat; if so this would be awkward in many ways.
Please know fliat I am trying to help. . .
-Walt
Sent from my BlackBeny device from Cellular One
9/18/2009
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From: Paiin, Sarah (GOV sponsored) [govpalin@alaska.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2008 7:46 AM
To: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV)
Subject: Fw: Senator Stevens/Second Special Session
Fyi, no action needed but we need to remind AGIA team to follow through on in-state use
mission:
— ■ Original Message
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
To: Katz, John W (GOV)
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Sent: Tue Jul 01 07:44:50 2008
Subject: Re: Senator Stevens/Second Special Session
I'd ask that you speak to him before his July 2 messaging even.
And for what it's worth- I agree that gasline team's messaging re: in-state has NOT
been aggressive or passionate enough to remind Alaskans that my FIRST goal is, and always
has been, taking care of AK first. We've met recently on that- with my reminder about the
ol' "Putting Alaskans First" campaign promise of mine... and I'm strongly encouraging AGIA
team to tell Alaskans (and prove to all) that that IS the mission here with AGIA. They
hace regrouped on that and they're looking for opportunities to reiterate our commitment
to in-state use first. Thanks!
Original Message
From: John Katz <jwkatzeALASKADC.org>
To: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Sent: Tue Jul 01 07:36:48 2008
Subject: Re: Senator Stevens/Second Special Session
I will emphasize to the Senator that the Administration is very much on board with in-
state use and also our plan for using petroleum revenues to address short term needs,
particularly those related to energy costs.
I think this is all we may need to do for now. In honesty, messages from the gas team
have not registered well with the Senator although this may change in the aftermath of
your recent meeting with him.
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When I wrote you earlier, I was unaware of the Senator's plans - and he did not mention
them - to talk publicly on July 2nd and 3rd about his initiatives to "bring short and
long-term energy relief to Alaskans." (See below). His original idea was to use your
initiatives and the second special session to show Congress how petroleum revenues could
be used at the federal level.
Perhaps, we should postpone a definitive response to the Senator until we see what
transpires tomorrow. In the meantime, I can convey your thoughts about in-state use, etc
and see how he responds .
Does this sound like a plan?
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 1, 2008
Contacts: Aaron Saunders (907) 271-5915
Steve Wackowski (202) 224-5122
Senator Stevens to Discuss New Energy Initiatives at Press Events
in Anchorage and Fairbanks
ANCHORAGE, AK - Senator Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) announced today that he will outline his
energy initiatives to bring short and long-term energy relief to Alaskans at press
conferences in Anchorage and Fairbanks.
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The Anchorage press conference will be held on Wednesday, July 2 at 11 a.m. in his office
in the Federal Building. This office is located at 222 West 7th Avenue #2, Room 569.
The Fairbanks press conference will be held Thursday, July 3 at 9 a.m. at the Cold Climate
Housing Research Center. This facility is located at 1000 Fairbanks Street.
To attend, members of the press must RSVP to:
steve_wackowski@stevens . senate . gov.
aaron saunders@stevens.senate.gov or
###
John W. Katz
Director of State/Federal Relations
and Special Counsel to the Governor
jwkatz@alaskadc.org <mailto:jwkatz@alaskadc.org>
(202)624-5858
>» On 7/1/2008 at 11:05 AM, in message <D12754A53B2AED468149A15236EB769484E494
@SOAJNUMSG02.soa.alaska.gov>, "Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)" <govpalin@alaska.gov> wrote:
Does he realize we are very supportive of in_state also and I've asked the AGIA team to
ramp up that message publicly, as I fear that message was lost through the revealing of
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the TC-Alaska "big line" plan? Marty could provide the Senator more infomation on
precisely what we're doing to ensure in-state use and benefits of our gas. (I'd hope his
testimony would acknowledge that we're on the same page with in-state.)
Also, hopefully he could weave in that our Surplus Revenue Return proposal shows how
oil/gas revenue DOES help ourselves as we attempt to relieve burdens on AK residents by
returning surplus dollars to them to help meet the rising cost of living - it's a short
term plan as we work towards conservation and long term energy relief plans.
Original Message
From: John Katz <jwkatz@ALASKADC.org>
To: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); NiEich, Michael A (GOV)
Sent: Tue Jul 01 04:16:08 2008
Subject: Senator Stevens /Second Special Session
Senator Stevens contacted me last night to find out what you would think about his
testifying at the special session on in-state energy issues.
I He does support an in-state solution. However, his primary objective would be to show the
1 Congress how state oil revenues can be used to benefit the citizenry. He believes that
j the second special session will exemplify how opening ANWR and offshore areas in Alaska
i would provide significant non-tax revenues to the U.S. Treasury, thereby benefitting the
I economy in several ways .
For whatever it's worth, I believe that this is a good idea. I'm not sure that anything
will budge the Democratic Leadership in Congress, but the publicity should help keep the
spotlight on Alaska's oil and gas resources.
I think that the ultimate decision about his testifying must be made by the Legislature.
However, the Senator didn't want to proceed without your approval. My guess is that the
beneficial electoral implications are not lost on the Senator, either.
I also mentioned to him that we would probably respond to Dan Fagan's Sunday column, which
I characterized as beyond fair criticism of a politician in a situation where Fagan had
previously been apprized of the facts.
Please let me know how you would like to proceed.
John W. Katz
Director of State/Federal Relations
and Special Counsel to the Governor
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jwkatz@alaskadc.org <mailto:jwkatz@alaskadc.org>
(202)624-5858
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Unknown
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored) [govpalin@alaska.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, July 01 , 2008 7:45 AM
To: Katz; John W (GOV)
Cc: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Nizich; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Re: Senator Stevens/Second Special Session
I'd ask that you speak to him before his July 2 messaging even.
And for what it's worth- I agree that gasline team's messaging re: in-state has NOT
been aggressive or passionate enough to remind Alaskans that my FIRST goal is, and always
has been, taking care of AK first. We've met recently on that- with my reminder about the
ol' "Putting Alaskans First" campaign promise of mine... and I'm strongly encouraging AGIA
team to tell Alaskans (and prove to all) that that IS the mission here with AGIA. They
hace regrouped on that and they're looking for opportunities to reiterate our commitment
to in-state use first. Thanks!
Original Message
From: John Katz <jwkat2@ALASKADC.org>
To: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Sent: Tue Jul 01 07:36:48 2008
Subject: Re: Senator Stevens /Second Special Session
I will emphasize to the Senator that the Adminiistration is very much on board with in-
state use and also our plan for using petroleum revenues to address short term needs,
particularly those related to energy costs.
I think this is all we may need to do for now. In honesty, messages from the gas team
have not registered well with the Senator although this may change in the aftermath of
your recent meeting with him.
When I wrote you earlier, I was unaware of the Senator's plans - and he did not mention
them - to talk publicly on July 2nd and 3rd about his initiatives to "bring short and
long-term energy relief to Alaskans." (See below). His original idea was to use your
initiatives and the second special session to show Congress how petroleum revenues could
be used at the federal level.
Perhaps, we should postpone a definitive response to the Senator until we see what
transpires tomorrow. In the meantime, I can convey your thoughts about in-state use, etc
and see how he responds.
Does this sound like a plan?
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 1, 2008
Contacts: Aaron Saunders (907) 271-5915
Steve Wackowski (202) 224-5122
Senator Stevens to Discuss New Energy Initiatives at Press Events
in Anchorage and Fairbanks
ANCHORAGE, AK - Senator Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) announced today that he will outline his
energy initiatives to bring short and long-term energy relief to Alaskans at press
conferences in Anchorage and Fairbanks.
The Anchorage press conference will be held on Wednesday, July 2 at 11 a.m. in his office
in the Federal Building. This office is located at 222 West 7th Avenue #2, Room 569.
The Fairbanks press conference will be held Thursday, July 3 at 9 a.m. at the Cold Climate
Housing Research Center. This facility is located at 1000 Fairbanks Street.
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To attend, members of the press must RSVP to: aaron_saunders@stevens.senate.gov or
steve_wackowski@stevens . senate . gov.
###
John W. Katz
Director of State/Federal Relations
and Special Counsel to the Governor
jwkat zgalaskadc . org <nia±lto : j wkat z@alaskadc . org>
(202)624-5858
»> On 7/1/2008 at 11:05 AM, in message <D12754A53B2AED468149A15236EB769484E494
@SOAJNUMSG02.soa.alaska.gdv>, "Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)" <govpalin@alaska . gov> wrote:
Does he realize we are very supportive of in_state also and I've asked the AGIA team to
ramp up that message publicly, as I fear that message was lost through the revealing of
the TC-Alaska "big line" plan? Marty could provide the Senator more infomation on
precisely what we're doing to ensure in-state use and benefits of our gas. (I'd hope his
testimony would acknowledge that we're on the same page with in-state.)
Also, hopefully he could weave in that our Surplus Revenue Return proposal shows how
oil /gas revenue DOES help ourselves as we attempt to relieve burdens on AK residents by
returning surplus dollars to them to help meet the rising cost of living - it's a short
term plan as we work towards conservation and long term energy relief plans.
Original Message
From: John Katz <jwkatz@ALASKADC.org>
To: Palln, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
3
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Sent: Tue Jul 01 04:16;08 2008
Subject: Senator Stevens /Second Special Session
Senator Stevens contacted me last night to find out what you would think about his
testifying at the special session on in-state energy issues.
He does support ah in-state solution. However, his primary objective would be to show the
Congress how state oil revenues can be used to benefit the citizenry. He believes that
the second special session will exemplify how opening ANWR and offshore areas in Alaska
would provide significant non-tax revenues to the U.S. Treasury, thereby benefitting the
economy in several ways.
For whatever it's worth, I believe that this is a good idea. I'm not sure that anything
will budge the Democratic Leadership in Congress, but the publicity should help keep the
spotlight on Alaska's oil and gas resources.
I think that the ultimate decision about his testifying must be made by the Legislature.
However, the Senator didn't want to proceed without your approval. My guess is that the
beneficial electoral implications are not lost on the Senator, either.
I also mentioned to him that we would probably respond to Dan Fagan's Sunday column, which
I characterized as beyond fair criticism of a politician in a situation where Fagan had
previously been apprized of the facts.
Please let me know how you would like to proceed.
John W. Katz
Director of State/Federal Relations
and Special Counsel to the Governor
jwkatzQalaskadc .org <mailto: j wkatz@alaskadc . org>
(202)624-5858
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Re: Thank You All! Page 1 of 2
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Tuesday, July 01 , 2008 8:03 AM
To: Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Rowland; Mindy B (GOV); Lefebvre; Richard A (DNR)
Cc: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Nizich; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Re; Thank You All!
Excellent work on this, all! Thank you sincerely!
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
From: "Irwin, Tom E (DNR)" <tom.irwin@aIaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 01 M 2008 07:44:57 -0800
To: <gov.sarah(gyahoo.com>; Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)<sharon.leighow(galaska.gov>;
Rowland, Mindy B (GOV)<mindy.rowland@alaska.gov>; Lefebvre, Richard A (DNR)
<richard.Iefebvre@aIaska.gov>
CC: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)<kris.perry@aIaska.gov>; Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
<niike.nizich@aladca.gov>
Subject: Re: Thank You All!
Dick, would you help the Governor's office with this?
Also &anks for all your help on the move. Tom
Original Mess^e
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <%ov.sarah@yahoo.com>
To: Lwin, Tom E (DNR); Leighow, Sfaarwi W (GOV); Rowland, Mindy B (GOV)
Cc: Peny, Kristina Y (GOV); Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Sent; Tue Jul 01 07:36:51 2008
Subject: Re: Thank You All!
Can you let the public know of this? Remember critics said we'd never actually follow through with fliis- Alaskans
need to know of your great work with this! We can do a presser...
Sent from my BladcBeny® device from Cellular One
From: "Irwin, Tom E (DNR)" <tom.irwin@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 01 Jul 2008 07:24:41 -0800
To: <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject: Fw: TTiank You All!
Habitat has been formally moved back to ADFG. I thought you would want to see this letter from DNR to Habitat.
Governor, thanks for all your suppwt in this move. Another accomplishment for Alaska. Tom
Original Message ——
From: Lefebvre, Richard A (DNR)
To: frwin, Tom E (DNR)
Sent: Tue Jul 01 07:1023 2008
Subject: FW: Thank You AM.'
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2008 6:38 AM
To: Stapleton; Meghan N (DNR)
Cc: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Gibson; Kurtis K (DNR); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: Re: STEVENS ANNOUNCEMENT TODAY
Btw, I wonder if this is why Begich tried to reach me yesterday. I left a voice
mail w him in returning his call.
Anyway, if TS chooses not to have me participate at his press conf, let's do our
presser w your commjents below:
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellxilar One
From: "Stapleton, Meghan N (DNR)" <meghan.stapleton@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 02 Jul 2008 06:24:54 -0800
To: ExtemalEmailgsp<gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
CC: Perry, Kristina Y {GOV)<kris.perry@alaska.gov>; Gibson, Kurtis K (DNR)
<kurtis.gibson<^aska.gov>; Stapleton, Meghan N (DNR)
<meghan.stapleton(galaska.gov>; Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) .
<sharon.lei^ow(galaska.gov>
Subject: STEVENS ANNOUNCEMENT TODAY
Governor,
Good morning! I wanted to make sure that you received this infomnation, as Katz sent to your GOV
sponsored email address and not the yahoo address. Kurt and I were pulled into this conversation
yesterday and began working an independent stream to get infomiation to you. I hope that we are
adding to your knowledge and not repeating information that you already have.
The note below and the attached are in preparation for this morning and any potential questbns you
receive regarding Senator Stevens' energy announcement this morning. The first attachment entitled
"Senator Stevens Visit kkg" is a set of talking points / statement that you could make regarding the
energy announcement today. The second attachment entitled "Stevens Conversation" reflects the
notes / outline I made following several conversations yesterday with Stevens' staffers, including his
energy policy coordinator, his deputy chief of staff, and some of his communications folks. I don't know if
you agree with everything the Senator is going to announce but the notes reflect what he will announce
today.
The bottomline in all this is how incredibly excited his staffers were to be speaking with someone from
your office other than Katz. Based upon their reaction, they see your offices in Alaska as different and
more personalty reflective of you than John Katz who is absolutely wonderful, but an expected and
necessary relationship. I used to converse with them (conununications side) and they said that no one's
called them to discuss matters other than Katz on a daily basis, and they were excited that your office
was reaching out again and engaging them. It should be a positive experience today and no need for
any defensive talk or action.
When I called the Senator's office, I mentioned that I was interested in the Senator's specific remarics
today because you were most likely going to be contacted and wanted to be able to make positive
comments about the Senator's efforts and see how we could work together. They were thrilled and
immediately the calls came in with the specifics and even asking questions of you: do you have any
ideas to encourage fuel efficiency / transportation cost effectiveness on the stateside? And do you know
if nuclear power is prohibited in the state and is there anything we can do to work on that?
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At this point, we need direction from you as to what you'd like to do. If you wanted to stand with the Senator during
the press conference, we can push for that and anrange that as they first mentioned that as an option yesterday and
I merely said tfiat I wasnt prepared to speak to your schedule and didn't even know if you were in town. Would you
like to attend the press conference? V\fould you like to issue a press statement or a press release touting his plan
(we'll have someone at the press conference to ensure that the Senator stays with his comments)? Or would you
just like to wait for press calls and handle it that way?
Once you know the direction, I'll work up something for you and assist Sharon in meeting your goals for today.
Thank you. Governor.
Meghan
From: John Katz [mailto:jwkat2@ALASKADC.org]
Sent: Wed 7/2/2008 4:53 AM
To: Stapleton, Meghan N (DNR)
Cc: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored); Balash, Joseph R (GOV); Perry, Kristlna Y (GOV); Gibson, Kurtis K (DNR);
Rutherford, Marty K (DNR); Nizich, Michad A (GOV); Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV); Kelly, Russell T (GOV); Leighow,
Sharon W (GOV)
Sulqect: CONFIDENTIW.: Governor &aevens
Welcome back. It will be good to work with you again.
I'm not sure where to start. It appears that an awftil lot of people are now involved in
these dynamics.
Senator Stevens sent me an email two days ago asking me to consult with the
Governor on a few specific points. I have responded twice to him by email, and he
replied last night. He has not been copjring his staff on our email exchange. So, I
haven't either.
I'll summarize my communications with him, the Governor, and the gas team as
follows -
• The Senator wants to work with the Governor on a bi-partisan basis to develop an
energy policy that addresses national and state concerns.
• He may want to speak to the Legislature, and the Governor doesn't seem to have a
problem with this. This could be as early as July 10th.
• The Senator wants to point to Alaska as a good case history for how petroleum
dollars can be used to address short and long-term needs. Right now, the cost of
energy in urban and rural Alaska.
• The Governor asked me to emphasize the hi^ priority we attached to in-state
production and use of natural gas, and I have.
• The gas team asked me to mention that, next Monday, the Governor will
annoimce a two-step, public /private partnership to provide affordable natural gas
to the railbelt.
• The Governor and the gas team asked me to emphasize the value of AGLA and the
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hope that we can work with the Senator on this.
• This morning, I received a very warm email from the Senator. He did not
comment specifically on all of the points I raised. However, he clearly wants to
work with the State and the Legislature on a friendly, bi-partisan basis.
A couple of other points. Much of the Senator's outliae is premised on opening ANWR
and using the revenues therefrom. Circumstances are changing slowly for the better.
However, the Democratic leadership in Congress appears adamantly opposed to
opening ANWR or more of the OCS.
We have fought for federal OCS revenue sharing with states for years and have come
close on prior occasions. In the current budget climate, this appears to be a tough sell,
I hope this helps. Please let me know if you need anything more.
p.s. I have copied everyone who is working on these issues so that we are all aware of
what has occurred thus far. Please keep in confidence.
John W. Katz
Director of State/ Federal Relations
and Special Ck)unselto the Governor
iwkatzidsalaskadc. org
(202)624-5858
>» On 7/2/2008 at 1:25 AM, in message
<2E222297579BD54CBF7BFB95C542C28ECE782A@SOAANCMSG03.soa.alaska.gov>,
"Stapleton, Meghan N (DNR)" <meghan.stapleton@aIaska.gov> wrote:
John,
Good morning!
First of all, I am back assisting the Governor with Gastine Communications. So, hello againi
Secondly, in that capacity, Kurt Gibson (Member of Gasline Team / Division of Oil & Gas) and I have been
working on potential talking points for the Governor if she's asked about the Senator's energy plans or if she's
asked to participate in the press conference. Earlier today, I reached out to some of those on his staff that i
know and they were incredibly receptive to assisting us and pleased that someone from Alaska actually called
them to say helto and ask for infomnatkin; One even suggested that the Governor might stand with the Senator
which probably doesnt even work with her schedule, but I don't know. At this point, we're treating this press
conference as something she may have to respond to and we'd like to do so in a positive manner.
Kris Penry said that you've also got infonnatton that no one else has regarding the bullet line. And so as I put the
talking points together and outline my conversation with his office, I was wondering if you could check against
your infomiation and add to it. Ideally, you and I would have this done by 10am ish, if that works with your
schedule, so that the Governor can look at this first thing in the morning.
Thanks so much,
Meghan
9/18/2009
PRA GSP01 0020204
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Page 1 of 3
Unknown
From: Ivy Frye (ivyfifye@yahoo.com]
Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2008 6:22 AM
To: Katz; John W (GOV)
Cc: Palin; Sarah (GOV sponsored); Peny; Kristina Y (GOV); Nizich; Michael A (GOV); Hughes; Rosanne D
(GOV)
Subject: Re: Sen Comyn
Thanks, John. I'll follow up with you today regarding the governor's energy policies being posted
for Energy Independence Days.
Sent via BlackBeny by AT&T
From: "John Katz" <jwkatz(gALASJCADC.org>
Date: Wed, 02 Jul 2008 10:13:20 -0400
To: <ivyfiye@yahoo.com>
CC: Sarah (GOV sponsored) PaIin<govpalin@aIaska.gov>; Kris Peny<kris.peny@alaska.gov>;
Mike Nizich<Mike.Nizich@alaska.gov>; Rosanne (GOV sponsored)
Hughes<rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: Sen Comyn
Per Ifae Governor's request, I have drafted the = paragraphs below for Senator Comyn's blog. As
you will note, I have = not included a lot of statistics but have tried to articulate some general =
themes.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
9/18/2009
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Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
<=/o:p>
<=/SPAN>
John W. = Katz
Director of= State/Federal Relations
and Special = Counsel to the Governor
=twkatz^ialaskadc. org
(202)624-5858<= /F0N1>
>» On 7/1/2008 at 6:56 PM, in message = <580086.98496.qm@web33206.mailjnud.yalK)o.com>, Ivy
Fiye <ivyfiye@y= ahoo.com> wrote:
John:
Senator Corayn's ofSce contacted me regarding Governor Palin providing = a short written statement
on her energy policy to post on his website for = the virtual Energy Independence Days next week.
The purpose of the = virtual event is to provide a forum to discuss the importance of US energy =
independence. I thought we could send a short statement regarding = Governor Palrn's stance on
ANWR drilling, OCS, and her gas pipeline = plan. All three policy positions of Governor Palin
correlate with US = energy independence by increasing domestic production. The email I = received
is below. Would you like to touch base on putting together = a few paragraphs? Also, what do you
know of Senator Comyn?
Thanks,
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Ivy
Email below:
The Senator will be hosting virtual "Energy Independence Days" next = week in which we'll have a
new splash page, buttons/widgets, video of him = talking about drilling in the U.S., ect. Newt
Gingrich has written a guest = post for us and we're going to have other electeds discussing the =
importance of American Energy Independence.
It would be AMAZING to get a simple 2-3 paragraph guest post by the = Governor, a podcast, or a
video that we could use to help us get the = message out. She is obviously one of the most effective
people in this = regard and adding her name to our initiative, even in the form of a guest = post would
be awesome.
If we need to write something up and have them sign off, or whatever = it is, it would be awesome.
We're also going to be doing a blogger conference call, if she was = interested in being on that we
could work our schedule around her.
9/18/2009
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: V^fednesday, July 02, 2008 6:36 AM
To: Stapleton; Meghan N (DNR)
Cc: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Gibson; Kurtis K (DNR); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: Re: STEVENS ANNOUNCEMENT TODAY
Thanks Meg! I'll do whatever TS will let me do to prove our committment to
working together to find energy solutions. I have felt he and I have a fine
relationship, but staffers in his office may make attempts to puU us apart.
This would be an ideal time to work together on this all-important issue. If
he'd like me at his press conf I'd be honored to join. Otherwise, let's do a press
release that speaks positively on his points to get energy relief to Alaskans.
Whatever he deems appropriate, I'm game.
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From: "Stapleton, Meghan N (DNR)" <meghan.stapleton(^aska.gov>
Date: Wed, 02 Jul 2008 06:24:54 -0800
To: ExtemalEmaiIgsp<gov.sarah(^ahoo.com>
CC: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)<kris.perry@alaska.gov>; Gibson, Kurtis K (DNR)
<kurtis.gibson@alaska.gov>; Stapleton, Meghan N (DNR)
<meghan.stapleton(galaska.gov>; Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
<sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
Subject: STEVENS ANNOUNCEMENT TODAY
Governor,
Good morning! I wanted to mal<e sure that you received this information, as Katz sent to your GOV
sponsored email address and not the yahoo address. Kurt and I were pulled into this conversation
yesterday and began working an independent stream to get information to you. I hope that we are
adding to your knowledge and not repeating information that you already have.
The note below and the attached are in preparation for this morning and any potential questions you
receive regarding Senator Stevens' energy announcement this morning. The first attachment entitled
"Senator Stevens Visit kkg" is a set of talking points / statement that you could make regarding the
energy announcement today. The second attachment entitled "Stevens Conversatron" reflects the
notes / outline I made foltowing several conversations yesterday with Stevens' staffers, including his
energy policy coofdinator, his deputy chief of staff, and some of his communications folks. I don't know if
you agree with everything the Senator is going to announce but the notes reflect what he will announce
today.
The bottomline in all this is how incredibly excited his staffers were to be speaking with someone from
your office other than Katz. Based upon their reaction, they see your offices in Alaska as different and
more personally reflective of you than John Katz who is absolutely wonderful, but an expected and
necessary relationship. I used to converse with them (communications side) and they said that no one's
called them to discuss matters other than Katz on a daily basis, and they were excited that your office
was reaching out again and engaging them. It should be a positive experience today and no need for
any defensive talk or action.
When t called the Senator's office, I mentioned that I was interested in the Senator's specific remarks
today because you were most likely going to be contacted and wanted to be able to make positive
comments about the Senator's efforts and see how we couW work together. They were thrilled and
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PRA GSP01 0020208
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immediately the calls came in with the specifics and even asking questions of you: do you have any ideas to
encourage fuel efficiency / transportation cost effectiveness on the stateside? And do you know if nuclear power is
prohibited in the state and is there anything we can do to work on that?
At this point, we need direction from you as to what you'd like to do. If you wanted to stand with the Senator during
the press conference, we can push for that and anange that as they first mentioned that as an option yesterday and
I merely said that I wasn't prepared to speak to your schedule and didn't even know if you were in town. Would you
like to attend the press conference? Would you like to issue a press statement or a press release touting his plan
(we'll have someone at the press conference to ensure that the Senator stays with his comments)? Or would you
just 13(6 to wait for press calls and handle it that way?
Once you know the direction, I'll work up something for you and assist Sharon in meeting your goals for today.
Thank you, Govemor.
Meghan
From: John Katz [mailto:jwkatz@ALASKADC.org]
Sent: Wed 7/2/2008 4:53 AM
To: Stapieton, Meghan N (DNR)
Cc: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored); Balash, Joseph R (GOV); Perry, KrisHna Y (GOV); Gibson, Kurtis K (DNR);
Rutherford, Marty K (DNR); Nizich, Michael A (GOV); Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV); Kelly, Russell T (GOV); Leighow,
Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: CONRDENTIAL: Govemor & Stevens
Welcome back. It will be good to work with you again.
I'm not sure where to start. It appears that an awful lot of people are now involved in
these dynamics.
Senator Stevens sent me an email two days ago asking me to consult with the
Govemor on a few specific points. I have responded twice to him by email, and he
replied last night. He has not been cop3ang his staff on our email exchange. So, I
haven't either.
I'll svraimarize my commimications with him, the Govemor, and the gas team as
follows -
• The Senator wants to work with the Govemor on a bi-partisan basis to develop an
energy policy that addresses national and state concerns.
• He may want to speak to the Legislature, and the Govemor doesn't seem to have a
problem with this. This could be as early as July 10th.
• The Senator wants to point to Alaska as a good case history for how petroleum
dollars can be used to address short and long-term needs. Right now, the cost of
energy in urban and rural Alaska.
• The Govemor asked me to emphasize the high priority we attached to in-state
production and use of natural gas, and I have.
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• The gas team asked me to mention that, next Monday, the Governor will
announce a two-step, public/private partnership to provide affordable natural gas
to the railbelt.
• The Governor and the gas team asked me to emphasize the value of AGIA and the
hope that we can work with the Senator on this.
• This morning, I received a very warm email from the Senator. He did not
comment specifically on all of the points I raised. However, he clearly wants to
work with the State and the Legislature on a friendly, bi-partisan basis.
A couple of other points. Much of the Senator's outline is premised on opening ANWR
and using the revenues therefrom. Circumstances are changing slowly for the better.
However, the Democratic leadership in Congress appears adamantly opposed to
opening ANWR or more of the DCS.
We have fought for federal OCS revenue sharing with states for years and have come
close on prior occasions. In the current budget climate, this appears to be a tough sell.
I hope this helps. Please let me know if you need anything more.
p.s. I have copied everyone who is working on these issues so that we are all aware of
what has occxirred thus far. Please keep in confidence.
John W. Katz
Director of State/ Federal Relations
and Special Counsel to the Governor
hukatz(dialaskadc. org
(202)624-5858
>» On 7/2/2008 at 1:25 AM, in message
<2E222297579BD54CBF7BFB95C542C28ECE782A@SOAANCMSG03.soa.alaska.gov>,
"Stapleton, Meghan N (DNR)" <meghan. stapleton@alaska.gov> wrote:
John,
Good morning!
First of all, I am back assisting the Governor with Gasline Communications. So, hello again!
Secondly, in that capacity, Kurt Gii>son (Memtier of Gasfine Team / Division of Oil & Gas) and I have been
working on potential talking points for the Governor if she's asked about the Senator's energy plans or if she's
asked to partk^ipate in the press conference. Earlier today, I reached out to some of those on his staff that I
know and they were incredibly rec^tive to assisting us and pleased that someone from Alaska actually called
them to say hello and ask for infonnaiion. One even suggested that the Governor might stand with the Senator
which probably doesn't even work with her schedule, but I don't know. At this point, we're treating this press
conference as something she may have to respond to and we'd Xke to do so in a positive manner.
Kris Peny said that you've also got information that no one else has regarding the bullet line. And so as I put the
talking points together and outline my conversation with his office, t was wondering if you could check against
your infonnation and add to it Ideally, you and I would have this done by 10am ish, if that works with your
schedule, so that the Governor can look at this first thing in the morning.
Thanks so much.
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Meghan
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Unknown
From: Stapleton, Meghan N (DNR) [meghan.stapleton@alaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2008 6:25 AM
To: Katz; John W (GOV)
Cc: Palin; Sarah (GOV sponsored); Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Gibson; Kurtis K (DNR);
Rutherford; Marty K (DNR); Nizich; Michael A (GOV); Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV); Kelly; RusseH T (GOV);
Leighow; Sharon W (GO\0
Subject: RE: CONFIDENTIAL: Governor & Stevens
John,
As always, your efforts are unbelievable and all-encompassing. Thank you for this infontiation and thank
you so much for filling in the gaps and incorporating us all so that we're on the same page.
Wann regards,
Meghn
From: John Katz [mailto:jwkaftz@ALASKADC.org]
Sent Wed 7/2/2008 4:53 AM
To: Stapleton, Meghan N (DNR)
Cc: Palin, Sarah (GOV ^ronsored); Balash, Joseph R (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Gibson, Kurtis K
(DNR); RutherfOTd, Marty K (DNR); Nizfch, Michael A (GOV); Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV); Kelly, Russell T
(GOV); Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
Sulqect: CONFIDENTIAL: Governor & Stevens
Welcome back. It will be good to work with you again.
I'm not sxire where to start. It appears that an awfvil lot of people are now
involved in these dynamics.
Senator Stevens sent me an email two days ago asking me to consult with the
Governor on a few specific points. I have responded twice to him by email,
and he replied last night. He has not been copying his staff on our email
exchange. So, I haven't either.
I'll summarize my commiJnications with him, the Governor, and the gas team
as follows -
• The Senator wants to work with the Governor on a bi-partisan basis to
develop an energy policy that addresses national and state concerns.
• He may want to speak to the Legislature, and the Governor doesn't seem
to have a problem with this. This could be as early as Jxoly 10th.
• The Senator wants to point to Alaska as a good case history for how
petroleum dollars can be used to address short and long-term needs.
Right now, the cost of energy in urban and rural Alaska.
• The Governor asked me to emphasize the high priority we attached to in-
state production and use of natioral gas, and I have.
• The gas team asked me to mention that, next Monday, the Governor will
announce a two-step, public/ private partnership to provide affordable
natural gas to the railbelt.
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• The Governor and the gas team asked me to emphasize the value of AGIA and the
hope that we can work with the Senator on this.
• This morning, I received a very warm email from the Senator. He did not
comment specifically on all of the points I raised. However, he clearly wants to
work with the State and the Le^slature on a friendly, bi-partisan basis.
A couple of other points. Much of the Senator's outline is premised on opening ANWR
and using the revenues therefrom. Circumstances are changing slowly for the better.
However, the Democratic leadership in Congress appears adamantly opposed to
opening ANWR or more of the OCS.
We have fought for federal OCS revenue sharing with states for years and have come
close on prior occasions. In the current budget climate, this appears to be a tough sell.
I hope this helps. Please let me know if you need anything more.
p.s. I have copied everyone who is working on these issues so that we are all aware of
what has occurred thus far. Please keep in confidence.
John W. Katz
Director of State/ Federal Relations
and Special Counsel to the Governor
iwkatz(a)filaskadc. org
(202)624-5858
»> On 7/2/2008 at 1:25 AM, in message
<2E222297579BD54CBF7BFB95C542C28ECE782A@SOAANCMSG03.soa.alaska.gov>,
"Stapleton, Meghan N (DNR)" <meghan.stapIeton@alaska.gov> wrote:
John,
Good morning!
First of all, I am back assisting the Governor with Gasline Communications. So, hello again!
Secondly, in that capacity, Kurt Gibson (Member of Gasline Team / Division of Oil & Gas) and I have been
working on potential telking points for the Governor if she's asked about the Senator's energy plans or if she's
asked to partic^te in the press conference. Earlier today, I reached out to some of those on his staff that I
know and they were incredibly receptive to assisting us and pleased that someone from Alaska actually called
them to say helto and ask for information. One even suggested that the Governor might stand with the Senator
which probably doesn't even work with her schedule, but I dont know. At this point, we're treating *its press
conference as something she may have to respond to and we'd like to do so in a positive manner.
Kris Perry said that you've also got information that no one else has regarding the bullet line. And so as I put the
talking points together and outline my conversation with his office, I was wondering if you could check against
your infonnation and add to it. Ideally, you and I would have this done by 1 0am ish, if that works with your
schedule, so that the Governor can look at this first thing in the moming.
Thanks so much,
Meghan
9/18/2009
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Unknown
From: <gov.sarah@yahoo.com> [gov.sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2008 4:03 AM
To: John Katz
Subject: Re: Senator Stevens/Energy - CONFIDENTIAL -ATTORNEY/CLIENTPRIVILEGE
Thanks very much.
Sent fixjm my BlackBerty® device from Cellular One
From: "John Katz" <jwkatz@ALASKADC.org>
Date: Wed, 02 Jul 2008 07:59:53 -0400
To: <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Senator Stevens/Energy - CONFIDENTIAL - ATTORNEY/CLIENTPRIVILEGE
I did this yesterday afternoon in the form of = an email to the Senator's chief of staff and energy
advisor, with a - request that they bring the information to Senator Murkowsld's immediate =
attention. The email was similar to the one I sent to Senator = Stevens after talking with Joe and
Marty.
If I hear anything further, I'll let you = know.
JohnW.=Katz
Director of = State/Federal Relations
and Special = Counsel to the Governor
=fwkatz(q)alaskadc. ore
(202)624-5858<= /FOm>
>» On 7/1/2008 at 5:38 PM, in message = <2050910471-1214948516-
cardhu_decombob\ilator_blackberry.rim.net-20244251=60-@bxel84.bisx.prod.on.blackbeny>,
<gov.sarah@yahoo.com> = wrote:
Yes, pis give Lisa a head's = up too... hopefully they'll be patient and gracious w us.=20
Sent from my BlackBeny=AE device from Cellular One
From: "John Katz" <jwkatz@ALASKADC.org>
Date: Tue, = 01 Jul 2008 16:36:58 -0400
To: Joseph Balash<joe;balash@aIaska= .gov>; Marty
Rutherford<marty.rutherford@alaska.gov>
CC:= Mike Nizich<MikeJNfizach@alaska.gov>; Governor Sarah Palin<gov.sar=
ah@yalioo.com>
Subject: Senator Stevens/Energy - CONFIDENTIAL = - ATTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVILEGE
Per our conversation, I have sent the commu= =3D nication below to Senator Stevens.
Hopefully, it captures the = =3D essence of what we discussed.
As I mentioned, I communicated earlier today = =3D with the Senator to emphasize the
9/18/2009
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Governor's commitnient to the = in-state =3D use of natural gas and to seek support for the use of =
petroleum dollars to =3D defr^ citizen's energy costs.
If I hear anything further, I will let you =3D = know.
P.S.
Should I jprovide a "heads up" to Senator =3D = Murkowski as well?
John^W.-=3DKatz
Director of= =3D State/Federal Relations
and Special = -3D Counsel to the Governor
=3D/wkatz(^ala5kadc. org
(202)624-5858<=3D /FONT>
>» On 7/1/2008 at 4:27PM, in = message ^3D <4S6A5ADACD3B.0090.3@ALASKADC.org>. John
Katz <jwkatz= @ALASKADC.or=3D g> wrote:
I was just advised by two members of the Governor's gas team, and I = =iD thought that you should
know as well, that tomorrow there will be a- press =3D advisory announcing a press conference on
Monday at which the = State will ~3D announce a two-phase public/private partnership to bring =
affordable =3D natural gas to residents of the railbelt. The gas = team believes that =3D this project
will underscore the importance that = the Governor attaches to =3D in-state production and use of
natural = gas.
As you can imagine, rumors are swirling about your two energy related = =3D press events. The gas
team feels that we have made significant = =3D progress under AGIA, especially in terms of the Trans-
Canada -proposal -3D but also the competition for transport that it has generated&- nbsp; The =3D
team is hoping that you have come to this conclusion as = well and is =3D willing to provide further
information to you if that - would be helpful. &nbs=3Dp;
John = W. =3D Katz
Director of ==3D State/Federal Relations
and Special = =3D Counsel to the Governor
=3Diwkatz(Bxilaskadc.org
(202)624-5858<^3D/FONT>
9/18/2009
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2008 1 1 :59 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: Re: We're on!
We'll go tonight
Sent from my BlackBeny device from Cellular One
From: "Mason, Janice L (GOV)" <janice.mason@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 02 Jul 2008 09:31:47 -0800
To:ExtemalEmailgsp<gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject: RE: We're on!
Thursday, June 3 - Available Flights:
Depart ANC 8:00 a.m. - Anive JNU 9:47 a.m.
Or
Depart ANC 6:50 p.m. - Anrive JNU 8:32 p.m.
The afternoon flight is sold out - if you would like we could have Bob check for seats.
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2008 9:16 AM
To: Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Subject: Re: We're on!
What time tomorws
Sent from my BlackBeny device from Cellular One
From: "Mason, Janice L (GOV)" <jamce.mason@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 02 Jul 2008 09:03:47 -0800
To: ExtemaIEmailgsp<gov.sarah@yahoo.com>; Perty, Kristina Y (GOV)
<kris.peny@alaska.gov>
Subject: RE: We're on!
We do have two seats held for tonight's flight at departing ANC at 6:50 p.m. anwing JNU at 8:32 p.m. We
can hold for tomorrow a.m. Tonight's flight needs to be purchased by 1:00 p.m. or they will go off hold.
Janice
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com Imailto:gov.sarah@yahoo,oom]
Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2008 8:55 AM
To: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Subject: Fw: We're on!
Flights:
Sent from my BlackBeny device from Cellular One
9/18/2009
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Date: Wed, 2 Jul 2008 16:54:14 +0000
To: K Perry<kris.perry@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: We're on!
Yeah ylthen if its sunny I'm outta there.
Janice, just for fyi are there two seats on tonights fit or torn mornings
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From: Terry, Rristina Y (GOV)" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 02 Jul 2008 08:45:15 -0800
To: Stapleton, Meghan N (DNR)<ineghan.stapleton@aIaska.gov>;
I ExtemalEmaiIgsp<gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
I CC: Mason, Janice L (GOV)<janice jnason@alaska.gov>; Niach, Michael A (GOV)
I <mike.nizich@alaska.gov>
\ Subject: RE: We're on!
I Govemor,
We will reschedule the meeting w/Sheftield. Can we do that for 1pm? That way it will ensure that your meeting
w/Hickel sticks to the time altocated. Please let me know. Thanks!
Kris
From: Stapleton, Meghan N (DNR)
Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2008 8:38 AM
To: ExtemalEmallgsp
Cc: Perry, Kristlna Y (GOV); Stapleton, l^eghan N (DNR); Mason, Janfce L (GOV)
Subject: We're on!
Importance: High
The Senator is "very enthusiastic" about the opportunity to stand with you and talk about energy and
your solutions to the crisis.
Here's the "run of the show" at this point:
Aaron Saunders says that yesterday, the Senator spent 20 minutes outlining his plan and it went way
too fong. They would like for it to be closer to 10 minutes today. The Senator would be honored if you
stood next to him and then spoke for a couple of minutes before opening it up to reporters.
Your comments. Governor, could mirror that which Kurt and I drafted and I sent earlier and attached
again above.
Aaron is emailing be the Senator's speech so that you are fully aware of what the Senator will be
saying.
They believe that just the two standing togther will be news enough and should attract many in the
press - they would love a press release heading out from our office inviting the press. As Aaron said,
the Senator could talk about "wallpaper" and the media would show because the Governor is there
with him.
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He did say that while there have been a few bumps (earmarks, in particular), the Senator thinks highly
of the Governor, is supportive of the Governor, and likes what she is doing, especially regarding
energy, including the debit card plan and now the $1200 energy rebate plan.
I'll get working on the media advisory right away with Sharon. Governor, please let me know what you
think of the revised comments. And then I'll begin preparing a press release for release just after the
press conference.
Many questions today might be centered around the fact that you are standing together, but I think if
you stick with "perception versus reality" theme, that would be great. "I've always enjoyed a fine
relationship with the Senator and it continues to grow stronger. I look forward to continuing to work
together with him during this time. This state is stronger with the vision and ideas of our leaders
combined."
The press conference is in the federal building. Stevens' staffers are inviting media to his office and
then escorting them to the FAA conference room on the 5th floor.
Aaron wants to remind you that the Senator's plan is not set in stone; he will continue to work on it as
he gets back to Washington, DC and takes more feedback from Alaskans.
Thanks,
Meg
9/18/2009
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Unknown
i
From: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV) {/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=KYPERRY]
Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2008 7:21 AM
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Cc: Stapleton; Meghan N (DNR)
Subject: Re: STEVENS ANNOUNCEMENT TODAY
P.s. If ok w/ts, it would be great. Strong msg.
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
To: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Cc: Stapleton, Meghan N (DNR)
Sent: Wed Jul 02 07:09:13 2008
Subject: Fw: STEVENS ANNODNCEMENT TODAY
Kris: Rosanne can't print the attachments for me, she emailed that she's at the airport...
did she cc you in her reply to me on that (I already deleted it) . If not, she should have.
I'll reschedule with Wally and will even go to his office to get chewed out Instead of
missing TS's presser, if TS wants me there. I just need to know when and where and if he
wants me there.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
From: "Stapleton, Meghan N (DNR)" <meghan.stapleton@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 02 Jul 2008 06:24:54-0800
To: Ext6rnalEinailgsp<gov. sarah0yahoo.com>
CC: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)<kris.perry@alaska.gov>; Gibson, Kurtis K
(DNR)<kurtis.gibson@alaska.gov>; Stapleton, Meghan N (DNR) <meghan. stapleton@alaska.gov>;
Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)<sharon.leighow§alaska.gov>
Subject: STEVENS ANNOUNCEMENT TODAY
Governor,
PRA GSP01 0020219
Good morning! I wanted to make sure that you received this information, as Katz sent to
your GOV sponsored email address and not the yahoo address. Kurt and I were pulled into
this conversation yesterday and began working an independent stream to get information to
you. I hope that we are adding to your knowledge and not repeating information that you
already have.
The note below and the attached are in preparation for this morning and any potential
questions you receive regarding Senator Stevens' energy announcement this morning. The
first attachment entitled "Senator Stevens Visit kkg" is a set of talking points /
statement that you could make regarding the energy announcement today. The second
attachment entitled "Stevens Conversation" reflects the notes / outline I made following
several conversations yesterday with Stevens' staffers, including his energy policy
coordinator, his deputy chief of staff, and some of his communications folks. I don't know
if you agree with everything the Senator is going to announce but the notes reflect what
he will announce today.
The bottomline in all this is how incredibly excited his staffers were to be speaking with
someone from your office other than Katz. Based upon their reaction, they see your offices
in Alaska as different and more personally reflective of you than John Katz who is
absolutely wonderful, but an expected and necessary relationship. I used to converse with
them (communications side) and they said that no one's called them to discuss matters
other than Katz on a daily basis, and they were excited that your office was reaching out
again and engaging them. It should be a positive experience today and no need for any
defensive talk or action.
When I called the Senator's office, I mentioned that I was interested in the Senator's
specific remarks today because you were most likely going to be contacted and wanted to be
able to make positive comments about the Senator's efforts and see how we could work
together. They were thrilled and immediately the calls came in with the specifics and even
asking questions of you: do you have any ideas to encourage fuel efficiency /
transportation cost effectiveness on the stateside? And do you know if nuclear power is
prohibited in the state and is there anything we can do to work on that?
At this point, we need direction from you as to what you'd like to do. If you wanted to
stand with the Senator during the press conference, we can push for that and arrange that
as they first mentioned that as an option yesterday and I merely said that I wasn't
prepared to speak to your schedule and didn't even know if you were in town. Would you
like to attend the press conference? Would you like to issue a press statement or a press
release touting his plan (we'll have someone at the press conference to ensure that the
Senator stays with his comments)? Or would you just like to wait for press calls and
handle it that way?
I Once you know the direction, I'll work up something for you and assist Sharon in meeting
i your goals for today.
I
Thank you. Governor.
Meghan
PRA GSP01 0020220
From: John Katz [mailto:jwkatz@ALASKADC.org]
Sent: Wed 7/2/2008 4:53 AM
To: Stapleton, Meghan N (DNR)
Cc: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored); Balash, Joseph R (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Gibson,
Kurtis K (DNR) ; Rutherford, Marty K (DNR) ; Nizich, Michael A (GOV) ; Hughes, Rosanne D
(GOV); Kelly, Russell T (GOV); Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
Siobject: CONFIDENTIAL: Governor & Stevens
Welcome back. It will be good to work with you again.
I'm not sure where to start. It appears that an awful lot of people are now involved in
these dynamics.
Senator Stevens sent me an email two days ago asking me to consult with the Governor on a
few specific points. I have responded twice to him by email, and he replied last night.
He has not been copying his staff on our email exchange. So, I haven't either.
I'll summarize my communications with him, the Governor, and the gas team as follows
* The Senator wants to work with the Governor on a bi-partisan basis to develop an
energy policy that addresses national and state concerns.
* He may want to speak to the Legislature, and the Governor doesn't seem to have a
problem with this. This could be as early as July 10th.
* The Senator wants to point to Alaska as a good case history for how petroleum
dollars can be used to address short and long-term needs. Right now, the cost of energy
in urban and rural Alaska.
* The Governor asked me to emphasize the high priority we attached to in-state
production and use of natural gas, and I have.
* The gas team asked me to mention that, next Monday, the Governor will announce a
two-step, public/private partnership to provide affordable natural gas to the railbelt.
* The Governor and the gas team asked me to emphasize the value of AGIA and the hope
that we can work with the Senator on this.
PRA GSP01 0020221
I
* This morning, I received a very warm email from the Senator. He did not comment
specifically on all of the points I raised. However, he clearly wants to work with the
State and the Legislature on a friendly, bi-partisan basis.
A couple of other points. Much of the Senator's outline is premised on opening ANWR and
using the revenues therefrom. Circumstances are changing slowly for the better. However,
the Democratic leadership in Congress appears adamantly opposed to opening ANWR or more of
the DCS.
We have fought for federal OCS revenue sharing with states for years and have come close
on prior occasions. In the current budget climate, this appears to be a tough sell.
I hope this helps. Please let me know if you need anything more.
p.s. I have copied everyone who is working on these issues so that we are all aware of
what has occurred thus far. Please keep in confidence.
John W. Katz
Director of State/Federal Relations
and Special Counsel to the Governor
jwkatz@alaskadc.org <mailto:jwkatzealaskadc.org>
(202)624-5858
»> On 7/2/2008 at 1:25 AM, in message
<2E222297579BD54CBF7BFB95C542C28ECE782A@SOAANCMSG03.soa.alaska.gov>, "Stapleton, Meghan N
(DNR)" <meghan.stapleton@alaska.gov> wrote:
John,
Good morning !
First of all, I am back assisting the Governor with Gasline Communications. So, hello
again!
Secondly, in that capacity, Kurt Gibson (Member of Gasline Team / Division of Oil & Gas)
and 1 have been working on potential talking points for the Governor if she's asked about
PRA GSP01 0020222
the Senator's energy plans or if she's asked to participate in the press conference.
Earlier today, I reached out to some of those on his staff that I know and they were
incredibly receptive to assisting us and pleased that someone from Alaska actually called
them to say hello and ask for information. One even suggested that the Governor might
stand with the Senator which probably doesn't even work with her schedule, but I don't
know. At this point, we're treating this press conference as something she may have to
respond to and we'd like to do so in a positive manner.
Kris Perry said that you've also got information that no one else has regarding the bullet
line. And so as I put the talking points together and outline my conversation with his
office, 1 was wondering if you could check against your information and add to it.
Ideally, you and I would have this done by lOaia ish, if that works with your schedule, so
that the Governor can look at this first thing in the morning.
Thanks so much,
Meghan
PRA GSP01 0020223
Unknown
From: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=KYPERRY]
Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2008 7:1 8 AM
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.conn'
Cc: Stapleton; Meghan N (DNR)
Subject: Re: STEVENS ANNOUNCEMENT TODAY
She did not. I'll print for you. You have Sheffield at either 10:30 or 11. I'm on my way
into office and can't look but will know soon. Hickel is at 12noon. We can move either one
to accommodate TS. His is at 11. Meg or I Will find out where.
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
To: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Cc: Stapleton, Meghan N (DNR)
Sent: Wed Jul 02 07:09:18 2008
Subject: Fw: STEVENS ANNOUNCEMENT TODAY
Kris: Rosanne can't print the attachments for me, she emailed that she's at the airport —
did she cc you in her reply to me on that (I already deleted it) . If not, she should have.
I'll reschedule with Wally and will even go to his office to get chewed out instead of
missing TS's presser, if TS wants me there. I just need to know when and where and if he
wants me there.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
From: "Stapleton, Meghan N (DNR)" <meghan.stapleton@alaslca.gov>
Date: Med, 02 Jul 2008 06:24:54 -0800
To: ExternalEmailgsp<gov. sarah@yahoo.com>
CC: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)<kris.perry@alaska.gov>; Gibson, Kurtis K
(DNR)<kurtis.gibson@alaska.gov>; Stapleton, Meghan N (DNR)<meghan.stapletonealaska.gov>;
Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)<sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
Subject: STEVENS ANNOUNCEMENT TODAY
Governor,
PRA GSP01 0020224
Good morning! I wanted to make sure that you received this information, as Katz sent to
your GOV sponsored email address and not the yahoo address. Kurt and I were pulled into
this conversation yesterday and began working an independent stream to get information to
you. I hope that we are adding to your knowledge and not repeating information that you
already have.
The note below and the attached are in preparation for this morning and any potential
questions you receive regarding Senator Stevens' energy announcement this morning. The
first attachment entitled "Senator Stevens Visit kkg" is a set of talking points /
statement that you could make regarding the energy announcement today. The second
attachment entitled "Stevens Conversation" reflects the notes / outline I made following
several conversations yesterday with Stevens' staffers, including his energy policy
coordinator, his deputy chief of staff, and some of his communications folks. I don't know
if you agree with everything the Senator is going to announce but the notes reflect what
he will announce today.
The bottomline in all this is how incredibly excited his staffers were to be speaking with
someone from your office other than Katz. Based upon their reaction, they see your offices
in Alaska as different and more personally reflective of you than John Katz who is
absolutely wonderful, but an expected and necessary relationship. I used to converse with
them (communications side) and they said that no one's called them to discuss matters
other than Katz on a daily basis, and they were excited that your office was reaching out
again and engaging them. It should be a positive experience today and no need for any
defensive talk or action.
When I called the Senator's office, I mentioned that I was interested in the Senator's
specific remarks today because you were most likely going to be contacted and wanted to be
able to make positive comments about the Senator's efforts and see how we could work
together. They were thrilled and immediately the calls came in with the specifics and even
asking questions of you: do you have any ideas to encourage fuel efficiency /
transportation cost effectiveness on the stateside? And do you know if nuclear power is
prohibited in the state and is there anything we can do to work on that?
At this point, we need direction from you as to what you'd like to do. If you wanted to
stand with the Senator during the press conference, we can push for that and arrange that
as they first mentioned that as an option yesterday and I merely said that I wasn't
prepared to speak to your schedule and didn't even know if you were in town. Would you
like to attend the press conference? Would you like to issue a press statement or a press
release touting his plan (we'll have someone at the press conference to ensure that the
Senator stays with his comments)? Or would you just like to wait for press calls and
handle it that way?
Once you know the direction, I'll work up something for you and assist Sharon in meeting
your goals for today.
Thank you. Governor.
Meghan
PRA GSP01 0020225
From: John Katz [mailto:jwkatzSALASKADC.org]
Sent: Wed 7/2/2008 4:53 AM
To: Stapleton, Meghan N (DNR)
Cc: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored); Balash, Joseph R (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Gibson,
Kurtis K (DNR); Rutherford, Marty K (DNR); Nizich, Michael A (GOV); Hughes, Rosanne D
(GOV); Kelly, Russell T (GOV) ; Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: CONFIDENTIAL: Governor & Stevens
Welcome back. It will be good to work with you again.
I'm not sure where to start. It appears that an awful lot of people are now involved in
these dynamics.
Senator Stevens sent me an email two days ago asking me to consult with the Governor on a
few specific points. I have responded twice to him by email, and he replied last night.
He has not been copying his staff on our email exchange. So, I haven't either.
I'll summarize my communications with him, the Governor, and the gas team as follows
* The Senator wants to work with the Governor on a bi-partisan basis to develop an
energy policy that addresses national and state concerns.
* He may want to speak to the Legislature, and the Governor doesn't seem to have a
problem with this. This could be as early as July lOth.
* The Senator wants to point to Alaska as a good case history for how petroleum
dollars can be used to address short and long-term needs. Right now, the cost of energy
in urban and rural Alaska.
* The Governor asked me to emphasize the high priority we attached to in-state
production and use of natural gas, and I have.
* The gas team asked me to mention that, next Monday, the Governor will announce a
two-step, public/private partnership to provide affordable natural gas to the railbelt.
PRA GSP01 0020226
* The Governor and the gas team asked me to emphasize the value of AGIA and the hope
that we can work with the Senator on this.
* This morning, I received a very warm email from the Senator. He did not comment
specifically on all of the points I raised. However, he clearly wants to work with the
State and the I.egislature on a friendly, bi-partisan basis.
A couple of other points. Much of the Senator's outline is premised on opening ANWR and
using the revenues therefrom. Circumstances are changing slowly for the better. However,
the Democratic leadership in Congress appears adamantly opposed to opening ANWR or more of
the OCS.
We have fought for federal OCS revenue sharing with states for years and have come close
on prior occasions. In the current budget climate, this appears to be a tough sell.
I hope this helps. Please let me know if you need anything more.
p.s. I have copied everyone who is working on these issues so that we are all aware of
what has occurred thus far. Please keep in confidence.
John W. Katz
Director of State/Federal Relations
and Special Counsel to the Governor
jwkatz9alaskadc.org <mailto:jwkatz@alaskadc.org>
(202)624-5853
»> On 7/2/2008 at 1:25 AM, in message
<2E222297579BD54CBF7BFB95C542C28ECE782A@SOAANCMSG03.soa.alaska.gov>, "Stapleton, Meghan N
(DNR)" <meghan.stapleton@alaska.gov> wrote:
John,
Good morning!
First of all, I am back assisting the Governor with Gasline Communications. So, hello
again!
PRA GSP01 0020227
Secondly, in that capacity, Kurt Gibson (Member of Gasline Team / Division of Oil & Gas)
and I have been working on potential talking points for the Governor if she's asked about
the Senator's energy plans or if she's asked to participate in the press conference.
Earlier today, I reached out to some of those on his staff that I know and they were
incredibly receptive to assisting us and pleased that someone from Alaska actually called
them to say hello and ask for information. One even suggested that the Governor might
stand with the Senator which probably doesn't even work with her schedule, but I don't
know. At this point, we're treating this press conference as something she may have to
respond to and we'd like to do so in a positive manner.
Kris Perry said that you've also got information that no one else has regarding the bullet
line. And so as I put the talking points together and outline my conversation with his
office, I was wondering if you could check against your information and add to it.
Ideally, you and I would have this done by 10am ish, if that works with your schedule, so
that the Governor can look at this first thing in the morning.
Thanks so much,
Meghan
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Unknown
From: gov.satah@yahoo.com
Sent: Wfednesday, July 02, 2008 9: 16 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: Re: We're onl
What time tomorws
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From: "Mason, Janice L (GOV)" <janicejiiason@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 02 Jul 2008 09:03:47 -0800
To: ExtemalEmailgsp<gov.sarah@yahoo.com>; Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
<kris.perry@alaska.gov>
Subject: RE: We're on!
We do have two seats held for tonight's flight at departing ANC at 6:50 p.m. anriving JNU at 8:32 p.m. We
can hold for tomorrow a.m. Tonight's flight needs to be purchased by 1 :00 p.m. or they will go off hold.
Janice
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2008 8:55 AM
To: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Subject: Pw: We're onl
Flights:
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Date: Wed, 2 Jul 2008 16:54:14 +0000
To: K Perry<kris.perry@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: We're on!
Yeah ylthen if its sunny I'm outta there.
Janice, just for fyi are diere two seats on tonights fit or tom mornings
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From: "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)" <kris.peny@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 02 Jul 2008 08:45:15 -0800
To: Stapleton, Meghan N (DNR)<meghan.stapleton@alaska.gov>;
ExtemaIEmailgsp<gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
CC: Mason, Janice L (GOV)<janice.mason@alaska.gov>; Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
<mike.nizich@alaska.gov>
Subject: RE: We're on!
Governor,
We will reschedule the meeting w/Sheffield. Can we do that for 1 pm? That way it will ensure that your
9/18/2009
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meeting w/Hickel sticks to tfie time allocated. Please let me know. Thanks!
Kris
From: Stapleton, Meghan N (DNR)
Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2008 8:38 m
To: ExtemalEmailgsp
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Stapleton, Meghan N (DNR); Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Subject: We're on!
Importance: High I
The Senator is "very enthusiastic" about the opportunity to stand with you and talk about energy and
your solutions to the crisis.
Here's the "run of the show" at this point:
Aaron Saunders says that yesterday, the Senator spent 20 minutes outlining his plan and it went way
too long. They would like for it to be closer to 10 minutes today. The Senator would be honored if you
stood next to him and then spoke for a couple of minutes before opening it up to reporters.
Your comments. Governor, could mirror that which Kurt and I drafted and I sent earlier and attached
again above.
Aaron is emailing be the Senator's speech so that you are fully aware of what the Senator will be
saying.
They believe that just the two standing togther will be news enough and should attract many in the
press - they would love a press release heading out from our office inviting the press. As Aaron said,
the Senator could talk about "wallpaper" and the media would show because the Governor is there
with him.
He did say that while there have been a few bumps (earmarks, in particular), the Senator thinks highly
of the Governor, is supportive of the Governor, and likes what she is doing, especially regarding
energy, including the debit card plan and now the $1200 energy rebate plan.
I'll get working on the media advisory right away with Sharon. Governor, please let me know what you
think of the revised comments. And then I'll begin preparing a press release for release just after the
press conference.
Many questions today might be centered around the fact that you are standing together, but I think if
you stick with "perception versus reality" theme, that would be great. "I've always enjoyed a fine
relationship with the Senator and it continues to grow stronger. I look forward to continuing to work
together with him during this time. This state is stronger with the vision and Ideas of our leaders
combined."
The press conference is in the federal building. Stevens' staffers are inviting media to his office and
then escorting them to the FAA conference room on the 5th floor.
Aaron wants to remind you that the Senator's plan is not set in stone; he will continue to work on it as
he gets back to Washington, DC and takes more feedback from Alaskans.
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Thanks,
Meg
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Unknown
From: Morgan, Katiyn L (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=REaPIENTS/CN=KLMORGAN]
Sent Wednesday, July 02, 2008 2:18 PM
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Cc: Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV); Peny; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Miss America Script
Governor,
I thought you might want to approve the Miss America script before shooting the congrats video, so you have it
here as an attachment, as well as in the body of the email. Two things to be aware of: first, with your family out of
country, I haven't had any success in tracking down your Miss Wasilla photo; I've let Bonnie Faulk know it might
not appear in the video. Second, just so you're aware of the presentation, the Wendy Williamson Auditorium will
be dark, the velvet curtains will pull back, and they'll roll your tape. Essentially, you are the very beginning of the
program. Bonnie is so excited that you've agreed to do a welcome video; she feels it really conveys to the girls
tfiat there is nothing they can't do. Please let me know if you'd like to see any changes in the script Thanks so
much!
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
8/25/2009
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Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Thank you©
Kate M oi^an
Communications Coordinator
Office of Governor Sarah Palin
(907)269-7450
8/25/2009
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Unknown
From: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADIWINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=KYPERRY]
Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2008 4:58 PM
To: 'Sarah Palin*
Subject: pageant
The pageant is July 19*. They were talking about waiting for Molly to get back or use a scanned version of what
is in the book for the photo, and t told Kate to proceed without We're fine for the DVD though; it will be a 45
second script and will be scheduled for Monday sometime while Jason and Andy are here for the press conf.
We'll allow for enough time.
8/25/2009
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Unknown
From: John Katz [iwkatz@ALASKADC.org]
Sent Wednesday, July 02, 2008 1 0:36 AM
To: Rosanne (GOV sponsored) Hughes; Sharon Leighow
Cc: Cora Crome; Kris Perry; Mike Nizich; Russ Kelly; Governor Sarah Palin
Subject: Coastal Protection/Alaska Exclusion - CONFIDENTIAL
In case you get questions, we have opposed the exchision of Alaska from this coastal and
estuarine grant program (see below). The program has been beneficial to Alaska.
Ori^ally, we heard rumors that Mr. Young was contemplating an Alaska exclusion and
were assured that this was not the case. So, we were quite surprised when the exclusion
of several coastal states was included in legislation pending before the House Resources
Committee. Recently, we have reiterated our concern and have joined several other
organizations and states that are seeking deletion of the amendment.
I don't know why Mr. Young would pursue this. The amendment is based on population
density. So, he had to know that it would disadvantage Alaska, and his staff was told by
us and others about the use of these federal funds to protect specific river mileage in
Alaska.
My guess is that Mr. Young's amendment will be deleted either in the House or later in
the legislative process.
If you need further information, please let me know.
Rep. Don Young upsets coastal state colleagues over environmental amendment.
The Hill reports that Young carved out an exemption for Alaska's coasts from a bill that
would create a grant program to protect these areas. His move may also eliminate three
other states that wanted to participate.
The amendment says only states with coastal populations of "at least 85 people per
square mile" can apply for the coastal preservation grants. That kicks Oregon, Maine and
Minnesota out of applying for grants.
"It was a surprise and a shock/' said Andrea Geiger who works with a nonprofit that
represents governors of 35 coastal states. "No one was reailly prepared for the language or
understood the language enough to know what they were passing. That led me to believe
that no one had seen the language prior to the markup."
John W. Katz
Director of State/ Federal Relations
and Special Counsel to the Governor
iwkatz0alashadc.org
(202)624-5858
8/31/2009
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Unknown
From: John Katz Owkatz@ALASKADC.orgJ
Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2008 4:54 AM
To: Stapleton; Meghan N (DNR)
Cc: Palin; Sarah (GOV sponsored); Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Gibson; Kurtis K
(DNR); Rutherford; Marty K (DNR); Nizich; Michel A (GOV); Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV); Kelly;
Russell T (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: CONFIDENTIAL: Governor & Stevens
Welcome back. It will be good to work with you again.
I'm not sure where to start. It appears that an awful lot of people are now involved in
these dynamics.
Senator Stevens sent me an email two days ago asking me to consult with the
Governor on a few specific points. I have responded twice to him by email, and he
replied last night. He has not been copying his staff on ovir email exchange. So, I
haven't either.
rU summarize my communications with him, the Governor, and the gas team as
follows -
• The Senator wants to work with the Governor on a bi-partisan basis to develop an
energy policy that addresses national and state concerns.
• He may want to speak to the Legislature, and the Governor doesn't seem to have a
problem with this. This could be as early as July 10th.
• The Senator wants to point to Alaska as a good case history for how petrolexim
dollars can be used to address short and long-term needs. Right now, the cost of
energy in urban and rural Alaska.
• The Governor asked me to emphasize the high priority we attached to in-state
production and use of natural gas, and I have.
• The gas team asked me to mention that, next Monday, the Governor will
announce a two-step, public/private partnership to provide affordable natural gas
to the railbelt.
• The Governor and the gas team asked me to emphasize the value of AGIA and the
hope that we can work with the Senator on this.
• This morning, I received a very warm email from the Senator. He did not
comment specifically on all of the points I raised. However, he clearly wants to
work with tiie State and the Legislature on a friendly, bi-partisan basis.
A couple of other points. Much of the Senator's outline is premised on opening ANWR
and using the revenues therefrom. Circumstances are chan^g slowly for the better.
However, the Democratic leadership in Congress appears adamantly opposed to
opening ANWR or more of the OCS.
We have fou^t for federal OCS revenue sharing with states for years and have come
close on prior occasions. In the current budget climate, this appears to be a tough sell.
I hope this helps. Please let me know if you need anj^hing more.
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p.s. I have copied everyone who is working on these issues so that we are all aware of
what has occurred thus far. Please keep in confidence.
John W. Katz
Dtector of State/ Federal Relations
and Speckd Counsel to the Governor
jwkatz^laskadc. org
(202)624-5858
>» On 7/2/2008 at 1:25 AM, in message
<2E222297579BD54CBF7BFB95C542C28ECE782A@SOAANCMSG03.soa.alaska.gov>,
"Stapleton, Meghan N (DNR)" <meghan.stapleton@alaska.gov> wrote:
John,
Good morning!
First of all, I am back assisting the Govemorwith Gasline Communications. So, hello again!
Secondly, in that capacity, Kurt Gibson (Member of Gasline Team / Division of OB & Gas) and I have been
working on potential talking points for the Governor if she's asked about the Senator's energy plans or if she's
asked to participate in the press conference. Earlier today, I reached out to some of those on his staff that I
know and they were incredibly receptive to assisting us and pleased that someone from Alaska actually called
them to say hello and ask for information. One even suggested that the Governor might stand with the Senator
which probably doesnt even work with her schedule, but I dont know. At this point, we're treating this press
conference as something she may have to respond to and we'd like to do so in a positive manner.
Kris Perry said that you've also got infomnation that no one else has regarding the bullet line. And so as I put the
talking points together and outline my conversation with his office, I was wondering if you could check against
your information and add to if. Ideally, you and I would have this done by 10am ish, if that works with your
schedule^ so that the Governor can look at this first thing in the morning.
Thanks so much,
Meghan
8/31/2009
PRA GSP01 0020237
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Unknown
From: Bailey, Frank! (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FlRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=FTBAILEY]
Sent: Wednesday, July 02. 2008 5:29 PM
To: 'Sarah Palin'
Cc: Nizrch; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Alaska Aerospace Development Corp
Governor,
We have 2 spots to cover for the Alaska Aerospace Development Corporation. This is the Corporation that
oversees the Kodiak Nanrow Cape Rocket Launch Industry, as well as a tow-orbit satellite servidng in
Anchorage. Mike Nizich sit in the publfc seat for the Board so knows the lay of the land.
Strong recommendation is to|Privileged or Per sonal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Recommendations are also Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
2 Top Choices Privileged or Persoi
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Apologies for the long email!
Frank
8/31/2009
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Unknown
From: PAUL KENDALL, [pauldkendatl@yahoo.com]
Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2008 8:09 PM
To: harrietdrummond@alaska.com; mattclaman@gmail.com; gruensteinbe@muni.org;
guiteiTezm@muni.org; jjohnston@gci.net; gray-jacksone@munt.org
Cc: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored); Colberg; Talis J (LAW); Irwin; Tom E (DNR)
Subject: city council refuses to have a live on camera community energy forum for 300,000 citizens
Date: 7-2-08 Wednesday
To: Coundl Woman Ms Dumimond
From: Paul D. Kendall
Thank You for your prompt and open response Ms Drummond.
Please invite me and the public If you have any meetings or discussion on energy at alL..
Are you ansv/ering for Chairman Claman? I am still awaiting an answer from chairman Claman, whteh i
presume he and ms Selkregg are "working up"..MAYBEI
Who Is or who are the ones in this "group" looking at energy cost for transit ?
Why only transit?
I am unclear if you are meeting ornot?
\Mien did you all meet or talk?
Are you gathering information on how much fuel fs produced and where it is being used and in what
amounts
One of the secret meetings i was rearing to was the way the council gets a task force together, and then
they meet when and where we the public cannot be... and then they make sure there is no cameras for us
to watch... 'The real discussion"!
What i also meant by secret meeting was a cynical statement infering that at the last moment you would
as a "council body", suddenly announce a secret meeting had been heW ....because inreality, our city
council has not done much if anything at all !! ,
„actually they have by their actions , contributed to our energy crisis.. Bubble, Tumor, Assault,
Plundering, Pilliaging, and Profiteering of our loved ones,,, while our loved ones are asleep in their
homes,, no less
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I strongly dissagree with your reference to the govenor and the state being responsible for energy~you
folks along with a veritable tag team of other entities who we convey govemence oversight with tor our
well being are equally responsible and as to date irresponsible....for our energy impacts.
Look, Ms Dfummond,,,,,
As a citizen of Anchorage, I want an energy forum, there is no excuse or cover for frits coundJ not to do
this....and the longer this coucil continues to look the other way, the more hardship you put upon us...the
community of real lives....
I want to be notified and invited of any and all eneigy discussions. I am not sure i can attend, but it
would it be nice to try to attend or see the discussion on live carrrera
And in closing, i realize some of my comments are considered harsh, or strong, or wrong, or In other
considerations But, i am willing to debate or dialog the substance of my comments in a public forum
and suffer the consequences if r am wrong in them....
clean ELECTRICITY AND WATER are the keys to a stable society and our freedoms; we want and
deserve an energy forum that you people owe us as a 300,000 citizen community....
It takes 3 STABLE SECTORS to mainain a stable society in place..
ENERGY
POPULATION CONTROL
VIABLE LEADERSHIP
PDK..,
9/18/2009
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Unknown
From: Hughes, Rosarine D (GOV) [rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2008 7:06 AM
To: Palin; Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Cc: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: Re: CONFIDENTIAL: Governor & Stevens
Governor, I'm at the airport getting on a plane for Juneau to train bur new communications
assistant, Erin Berkert. I'm cc:ing Sharon.
Original Message
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
To: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Sent: Wed Jul 02 07:00:17 2008
Subject: Fw: CONFIDENTIAL: Governor S Stevens
R-pls print out attachments for me to have during this morn's interview. Thanks
Original Message
From: John Katz <jwkatz@ALASKADC.org>
To: Stapleton, Meghan N (DNR)
Cc: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored); Balash, Joseph R (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Gibson,
Kurtis K (DNR) ; Rutherford, Marty K (DNR) ; Nizich, Michael A (GOV) ; Hughes, Rosanne D
(GOV) ; Kelly, Russell T (GOV) ; Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
Sent: Wed Jul 02 04:53:35 2008
Subject: CONFIDENTIAL: Governor & Stevens
Welcome back. It will be good to work with you again.
I'm not sure where to start. It appears that an awful lot of people are now involved in
these dynamics.
Senator Stevens sent me an email two days ago asking me to consult with the Governor on a
few specific points. I have responded twice to him by email, and he replied last night.
He has not been copying his staff on our email exchange. So, I haven't either.
I'll summarize my communications with him, the Governor, and the gas team as follows
1
PRA GSP01 0020241
* The Senator wants to work with the Governor on a bi-partisan basis to develop an
energy policy that addresses national and state concerns.
* He may want to speak to the Legislature, and the Governor doesn't seem to have a
problem with this. This could be as early as July 10th.
* The Senator wants to point to Alaska as a good case history for how petroleum
dollars can be used to address short and long-term needs. Right now, the cost of energy
in urban and rural Alaska.
* The Governor asked me to emphasize the high priority we attached to in-state
production and use of natural gas, and I have.
* The gas team asked me to mention that, next Monday, the Governor will announce a
two-step, public/private partnership to provide affordable natural gas to the railbelt.
* The Governor and the gas team asked me to emphasize the value of AGIA and the hope
that we can work with the Senator on this.
* This morning, I received a very warm email from the Senator. He did not comment
specifically on all of the points I raised. However, he clearly wants to work with the
State and the Legislature on a friendly, bi-partisan basis.
A couple of other points. Much of the Senator's outline is premised on opening ANWR and
using the revenues therefrom. Circumstances are changing slowly for the better. However,
the Democratic leadership in Congress appears adamantly opposed to opening ANWR or more of
the OCS.
We have fought for federal OCS revenue sharing with states for years and have come close
on prior occasions. In the current budget climate, this appears to be a tough sell.
I hope this helps. Please let me know if you need anything more.
p.s. I have copied everyone who is working on these issues so that we are all aware of
what has occurred thus far. Please keep in confidence.
John W. Katz
Director of State/Federal Relations
and Special Counsel to the Governor
jwkatz@alaskadc.org <mailto:jwkatz@alaskadc.org>
(202)624-5858
»> On 7/2/2008 at 1:25 AM, in message
PRA GSP01 0020242
<2E222297579BD54CBF7BFB95C542C28ECE782A@SOAANCMSG03.soa.alaska.gov>, "Stapleton, Meghan N
(DNR)" <meghan.stapleton@alaska.gov> wrote:
John,
Good morning!
First of all, 1 am back assisting the Governor with Gasline Communications. So, hello
again!
Secondly, in that capacity, Kurt Gibson (Member of Gasline Team / Division of Oil & Gas)
and I have been working on potential talking points for the Governor if she's asked about
the Senator's energy plans or if she's asked to participate in the press conference.
Earlier today, I reached out to some of those on his staff that I know and they were
incredibly receptive to assisting us and pleased that someone from Alaska actually called
them to say hello and ask for information. One even suggested that the Governor might
stand with the Senator which probably doesn't even work with her schedule, but 1 don't
know. At this point, we're treating this press conference as something she may have to
respond to and we'd like to do so in a positive manner.
Kris Perry said that you've also got information that no one else has regarding the bullet
line. And so as I put the talking points together and outline my conversation with his
office, I was wondering if you could check against your information and add to it.
Ideally, you and I would have this done by 10am ish, if that works with your schedule, so
that the Governor can look at this first thing in the morning.
Thanks so much,
Meghan
PRA GSP01 0020243
Unknown
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored) [govpalin@alaska.govJ
Sent Wednesday, July 02, 2008 7:00 AM
To: Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV)
Cc: Peny; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Fw. CONFIDENTIAL: Governor & Stevens
R-pls print out attachments for me to have during this morn's interview. Thanks
Original Message
From: John Katz <jwkatz@MjASKADC.org>
To: Stapleton, Meghan N (DNR)
Cc: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored); Balash, Joseph R (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Gibson,
Kurtis K (DNR) ; Rutherford, Marty K (DNR) ; Nizich, Michael A (GOV) ; Hughes, Rosanne D
(GOV); Kelly, Russell T (GOV); Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
Sent: Wed Jul 02 04:53:35 2008
Subject: CONFIDENTIAL: Governor S Stevens
Welcome back. It will be good to work with you again.
I'm not sure where to start. It appears that ah awful lot of people are now involved in
these dynamics.
Senator Stevens sent me an email two days ago asking me to consult with the Governor on a
few specific points. I have responded twice to him by email, and he replied last night.
He has not been copying his staff on our email exchange. So, I haven't either.
I'll sunmiarize my communications with him, the Governor, and the gas team as follows -
* The Senator wants to work with the Governor on a bi-partisan basis to develop an
energy policy that addresses national and state concerns.
* He may want to speak to the Legislature, and the Governor doesn't seem to have a
problem with this. This could be as early as July 10th,
* The Senator wants to point to Alaska as a good case history for how petroleum
dollars can be used to address short and long-term needs. Right now, the cost of energy
in urban and rural Alaska.
* The Governor asked me to emphasize the high priority we attached to in-state
production and use of natural gas, and I have.
* The gas team asked me to mention that, next Monday, the Governor will announce a
two-step, public/private partnership to provide affordable natural gas to the railbelt.
* The Governor and the gas team asked me to emphasize the value of AGIA and the hope
1
PRA GSP01 0020244
that we can work with the Senator on this .
* This morning, I received a very warm email from the Senator. He did not comment
specifically on all of the points I raised. However, he clearly wants to work with the
State and the Legislature on a friendly, bi-partisan basis.
A couple of other points. Much of the Senator's outline is premised on opening ANWR and
using the revenues therefrom. Circumstances are changing slowly for the better. However,
the Democratic leadership in Congress appears adamantly opposed to opening ANWR or more of
the OCS.
We have fought for federal OCS revenue sharing with states for years and have come close
on prior occasions. In the current budget climate, this appears to be a tough sell.
I hope this helps. Please let me know if you need anything more.
p.s. I have copied everyone who is working on these issues so that we are all aware of
what has occurred thus far. Please keep in confidence.
John W. Katz
Director of State/Federal Relations
and Special Counsel to the Governor
jwkatz@alaskadc.org <raailto: jwkatz@alaskadc.org>
(202)624-5858
>» On 7/2/2008 at 1:25 AM, in message
<2E222297579BD54CBF7BFB95C542C28ECE782A8SOAANCMSG03.soa.alaska.gov>, "Stapleton, Meghan N
(DNR) " <meghan.stapleton@alaska.gov> wrote:
John,
Good morning!
First of all, I am back assisting the Governor with Gasline Communications. So, hello
again!
Secondly, in that capacity, Kurt Gibson (Member of Gasline Team / Division of Oil S Gas)
2
PRA GSP01 0020245
and I have been working on potential talking points for the Governor if she's asked about
the Senator's energy plans or if she's asked to participate in the press conference.
Earlier today, I reached out to some of those on his staff that I know and they were
incredibly receptive to assisting us and pleased that someone from Alaska actually called
them to say hello and ask for information. One even suggested that the Governor might
stand with the Senator which probably doesn't even work with her schedule, but I don't
know. At this point, we're treating this press conference as something she may have to
respond to and we'd like to do so in a positive manner.
Kris Perry said that you've also got information that no one else has regarding the bullet
line. And so as I put the talking points together and outline my conversation with his
office, I was wondering if you could check against your information and add to it.
Ideally, you and I would have this done by 10am ish, if that works with your schedule, so
that the Governor can look at this first thing in the morning.
Thanks so much,
Meghan
PRA GSP01 0020246
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2008 8:55 AM
To: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: Fw: We're on!
Flights:
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Date: Wed, 2 Jul 2008 16:54:14 +0000
To: K Perry<kiis.peiry@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: We're on!
Yeah ylthen if its sunny I'm outta there.
Janice, just for fyi are there two seats on tonights fit or torn mornings
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From: "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 02 Jul 2008 08:45:1 5 -0800
To: Stapleton, Meghan N (DNR)<meghan.stapleton@alaska.gov>;
ExtemalEmaiIgsp<gov.sarah@yahoo.cont>
CC: Mason, Janice L (GOV)<jamce.niason@aIaska.gov>; Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
<mike.nizich@alaska.gov>
Subject: RE: We're on!
Governor,
We will reschedule the meeting w/Sheffield. Can we do that for 1 pm? That way it will ensure that your
meeting w/Hickel sticks to the time allocated. Please let me know. Thanks!
Kris
From: Stapleton, Meghan N (DNR)
Sent Wednesday, July 02, 2008 8:38 AM
To: ExtemalBnailgsp '
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Stapleton, Meghan H (DNR); Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Subject: We're on!
Importance: High
The Senator is "very enthusiastic" about the opportunity to stand v\>ith you and talk about
energy and your solutions to the crisis.
Here's the "run of the show" at this point:
Aaron Saunders says that yesterday, the Senator spent 20 minutes outlining his plan and it went
way too long. They would like for it to be closer to 10 minutes today. The Senator would be
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honored if you stood next to him and then spoke for a couple of minutes before opening it up to
reporters.
Your comments. Governor, could mirror that which Kurt and I drafted and I sent earlier and attached
again above.
Aaron is emailing be the Senator's speech so that you are fully aware of what the Senator will be
saying.
They believe that just the two standing togther will be news enough and should attract many in the
press - they would love a press release heading out from our office inviting the press. As Aaron said,
the Senator could talk about "wallpaper" and the media would show because the Governor is there
with him.
He did say that while there have been a few bumps (earmarks, in particular), the Senator thinks highly
of the Governor, is supportive of the Governor, and likes what she is doing, especially regarding
energy, including the debit card plan and now the $1200 energy rebate plan.
I'll get working on the media advisory right away with Sharon. Governor, please let me know what you
think of the revised comments. And then I'll begin preparing a press release for release just after the
press conference.
Many questions today might be centered around the fact that you are standing together, but I think if
you stick with "perception versus reality" theme, that would be great. "I've always enjoyed a fine
relationship with the Senator and it continues to grow stronger. I look forward to continuing to work
together with him during this time. This state is stronger with the vision and ideas of our leaders
combined."
The press conference is in the federal building. Stevens' staffers are inviting media to his office and
then escorting them to the FAA conference room on the 5th floor.
Aaron wants to remind you that the Senator's plan is not set in stone; he will continue to work on it as
he gets back to Washington, DC and takes more feedback from Alaskans.
Thanks,
Meg
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2008 8:46 AM
To: Stapleton; Meghan N (DNR)
Cc: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: Re: We're on!
Good! Haven't read his comments but pis do the advisory, etc so this comes to fruition. Kris, pis
pos^he Sheffield
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From: "Stapleton, Meghan N (DNR)" <meghan.stapIeton(^aska.gov>
Date: Wed, 02 Jul 2008 08:38:15 -0800
To: ExtemalEmailgq)<gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
CC: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)<kris.perry@alaska.gov>; Stsqjleton, Meghan N (DNR)
<meghan.stapleton@alaska.gov>; Mason, Janice L (GOV)<janice.mason@alaska.gov>
Subject: We're on!
The Senator is "very erithusiastic" about the opportunity to stand with you and talk about
energy and your solutions to the crisis.
Here's the "run of the show" at this point:
Aaron Saunders says that yesterday, the Senator spent 20 nriinutes outlining his plan and it went
way too long. They would like for it to be closer to 10 minutes today. The Senator would be
honored if you stood next to him and then spoke for a couple of minutes before opening it up
to reporters.
Your comments. Governor, could mirror that which Kurt and I drafted and I sent earlier and
attached again above.
Aaron is emailing be the Senator's speech so that you are fully aware of what the Senator will
be saying.
'*-
They believe that just the two standing togther will be news enough and should attract many in
the press - they would love a press release heading out from our office inviting the press. As
Aaron said, the Senator could talk about "wallpaper" and the media would show because the
Governor is there with him.
He did say that while there have been a few bumps (earmarks, in particular), the Senator thinks
highly of the Governor, Is supportive of the Governor, and likes what she is doing, especially
regarding energy, including the debit card plan and now the $1200 energy rebate plan.
I'll get working on the media advisory right away with Sharon. Governor, please let me know
what you think of the revised comments. And then I'll begin preparing a press release for
release just after the press conference.
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Many questions today might be centered around the fact that you are standing together, but I think if
you sticic with "perception versus reality" theme, that would be great. "I've always enjoyed a fine
relationship with the Senator and it continues to grow stronger. I look forward to continuing to work
together with him during this time. This state is stronger with the vision and ideas of our leaders
combined."
The press conference is in the federal building. Stevens' staffers are inviting media to his office and
then escorting them to the FAA conference room on the 5th floor.
Aaron wants to remind you that the Senator's plan Is not set in stone; he will continue to work on it as
he gets back to Washington, DC and takes more feedback from Alaskans.
Thanks,
Meg
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Unknown
From: Ivy Frye pvyfirye@yahoacom]
Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2008 8:03 AM
To: Palin; Sarah (GOV sponsored); Katz; John W (GOV)
Subject: Re: Sen Comyn
Will do. I'm talking w his staff this morning and will also call. I let them know yesterday that this
isn't confirmed yet.
Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T
From: "Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)" <govpalin@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 02 Jul 2008 04:20:02 -0800
To: Katz, John W (GOV)<jwkatz@alaskadc.org>; <ivyfirye@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Sen Comyn
Thank you- and thanks ivy... let me know if you find a website for this event.
Origind Message
From: John Katz <jwkatz@ALASKADC.org>
To: ivy&ye@yahoo.com <ivyftye@yahoo.c{Hn>
Cc: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Sent: Wed Jul 02 04.04:58 2008
Subject: Re: Sen Comyn
I'll draft something this morning and get it to flie Governor and you. I've put together similar statements previously,
emphasizing a balanced energy policy that includes the three elemaits you mentioned as well.
John W. Katz
Director of State/Federal Relations
and Special Counsel to the Governor
jwkatz@alaskadc.org <mailto:iwkafz/@alaskadc.org>
(202)624-5858
>» On 7/1/2008 at 6:56 PM, in message <580086.98496.qm@web33206jnailjnud.yahoo.com>. Ivy Frye
<ivyfrye@yahoo.com> wrote:
John:
Senator Comyn's ofiBce contacted me regarding Governor Palin providing a short written statement on her energy
policy to post on his website for the virtual Eneiigy Independence Days next week. The purpose of the vhtual event
is to provide a forum to discuss the importance of US energy indq>endence. I thought we could said a short
statemait regarding Governor Palin's stance on ANWR drilling, DCS, and her gas pipeline plan. All ftree policy
positions of Governor Palin correlate with US energy independence by increasing domestic production. The email I
received is below. Would you like to touch base on putting together a few paragraphs? Also, what do you know of
Senator Comyn?
Thanks,
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Ivy
Email below:
The Senator will be hosting virtual "Biergy Independence Days" next week in which we'll have a new splash page,
buttons/widgets, video of him talking about drilling in the U.S., ect. Newt Gingrich has vmtten a guest post for us and we're
going to have other etecteds discussing the importance of American Energy Independence.
It would be AMAZING to get a simple 2-3 paragraph guest post by the Governor, a podcast, or a video that we could use to
help OS get fee message out. She is obvionsfy one of the most effective people in this regard and adding her name to our
initiative, even in the form of a guest post would be awesome.
If we need to write something up and have them sign off, or whatever it is, it would be awesome.
We're also going to be doing a blogger conference call, if she was interested in being on that we could work our schedule
around her.
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Unknown
From: PAUL KENDALL [pauldkendall@yahoo.comJ
Sent Tuesday, July 08, 2008 2:04 PM
To: Fesources@akrdc.org; boone@p)ckensplan.com
Cc: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored); Colberg; Talis J (LAW)
Subject: Long Past due Thank You Recognition to RDC for your Gracious and Generous accomodations lor
atten
Date: 7-8-08 Tuesday
To: Resource Development Council, 121 W, Fireweed, Anchorage, Ak
www.akrdc.ora
From: Paul D. Kendall "Will Free"
Attn: Board of Directors and all Membership Parties-
-My Overiding view is ttiat Alaska has a unique infrastructure potential,;
With opportunities to; attend to and develop, multiple, simultaneous, and parallel non competing major
revenue producing sectors; All of which.should lead to multiple long term revenue streams, Alaskan
society technology upscaling, world wide recognition, more individual free will freedoms; AND / OR, a new
or next new ENERGY BASED SOCIETY!
Change Alaska, Change the World!
This moment is that big!
It, you, us, and we, altogetiier, are that moment in time to be more; IWuch, much moretfian we realize!
Please consider adding "Switch On Energies" and "Hamionic Fuels" as Future Fuel Streams
to your Resource Development Porfolio Considerations.
( tills world wide new, "free for all" and firee enterprise science energy based economy of "a veritable
jungle ftoor growtti like of opportunity" or "opportunity robust" will be; fast paced, exciting, wow, ahhh-ing,
jaw droping, inspiring , and nearly dot com-ers like in upstarts.
You, we, Alaska, and our children do not want to miss this new society comming at us like a freight
h^in.
From Hydro-carbons to Hydrox-ogyns, to Hydrogen gas to Water technologies, magnetic,ion and
arcing fields like ideas, its all headed our way in a hurry to get here.)
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PDKendaB.,
Dear Sirs and Mams,
I asked Ms. Deantha ( and Jason earlier) for your E-mail site information and permission to E-mail your
organization so that i might E you foll<s in Oie future..
To date, i have usually Eeed my opinions and suggestions to our Gov, Atty Gen, Legislature, some
news groups, and a few others.. .and the thought occured to me that perhaps i should enlarge my
Eeeing....
And how could i not give some first consideration to your Resource Development Council
Organization?
As i review and reflect on some of the high quality events you have affonied me as not just a member
of the community„,but above that, as a non-member of RDC, non-paying attendee/limited public guest
and sometimes quasi-adversarial questioner of your presenters..
I must in ail fairness, conlude that a thank you to your organization, its management body, and its
body whole is tong overdue and owed in full.
I Paul D. Kendall "Will Free", privately and publicly thank you folks of the Resource Devekjpment
Council for your open and freely offered professional and gracious accomodating of this public citizen at
no diarge, who has enjoyed and with your penniss'ion, continues to enjoy your many endeavors of
community awareness presentations your group works so hard to bring to Alaska.
As this is my first E to you all, you should understand that nearly all, if not all of my
commentaries should always be considered public. And all public business should be conducted in
Public.Perfod!
Sincerely and Respectfully,
Paul D. Kendall
Land line msg.. 907-222-7882
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now cell line 907-884-2424
E-mail pauldkendall@verfioo.com
Ps..As i am writing this RDC THANK YOU, T. Boone Pickens in a Television Add just came on CNN
announcing he is about to lay out an alternative energy plan...l have to go.
So i can call him (alright, his people) and let them know he is using the wrong temis; Self Sufficiency,
Doable Renewables and Maintainable Sustainables are old thinldng;; We in Alaska, the next and new
great frontier in enei^ies, have already moved on, to "Harmonic Fuels" and "Switch On
Energies" (ha ha jokingly),,., well, ya never know, he just might listen to me;.
That is what dreams are all about? Trying to make them real in a realistic way. ..a lot of well
intended hard work, a big gamble and a k)tta Mh and hope!
Thanks again RDC.Paul "Will Free" Kendall
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Unknown
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored) [govpalin@a!aska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday. July 02, 2008 6:33 AM
To: Stapleton; Meghan N (DNR); Katz; John W (GOV)
Cc: Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Peny; Kristina Y (GOV); Gibson; Kurtis K (DNR); Rutherford; Marty
K (DNR); Nizich; Michael A (GOV); Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV); Kelly; Russell T (GOV);
Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: Re: CONFIDENTIAL Governor & Stevens
Excellent, this is very helpful. We'll keep the Senator's mentions confidential. Thanks
Johnan and all.
Original Message
From: Stapleton, Meghan N (DNR)
To: Katz, John W (GOV)
Cc: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored); Balash, Joseph R (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Gibson,
Kurtis K (DNR) ; Rutherford, Marty K (DNR) ; Nizich, Michael A (GOV) ; Hughes, Rosanne D
(GOV) ; Kelly, Russell T (GOV) ; Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
Sent: Wed Jul 02 06:25:17 2008
Subject: RE: CONFIDENTIAL: Governor & Stevens
John,
As always, your efforts are unbelievable and all-encompassing. Thank you for this
information and thank you so much for filling in the gaps and incorporating us all so that
we're on the same page.
Warm regards,
Meghn
From: John Katz [mailto:jwkatz@ALASKADC.org]
Sent: Wed 7/2/2008 4:53 AM
To: Stapleton, Meghan N (DNR)
Cc: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored); Balash, Joseph R (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Gibson,
Kurtis K (DNR); Rutherford, Marty K (DNR); Nizich, Michael A (GOV); Hughes, Rosanne D
(GOV); Kelly, Russell T (GOV); Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: CONFIDENTIAL: Governor S Stevens
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i
Welcome back. It will be good to work with you again.
I'm not sure where to start. It appears that an awful lot of people are now involved in
these dynamics.
Senator Stevens sent me an email two days ago asking me to consult with the Governor on a
few specific points. I have responded twice to him by email, and he replied last night.
He has not been copying his staff on our email exchange. So, I haven't either.
I'll summarize my communications with him, the Governor, and the gas team as follows
* The Senator wants to work with the Governor on a bi-partisan basis to develop an
energy policy that addresses national and state concerns.
* He may want to speak to the Legislature, and the Governor doesn't seem to have a
problem with this. This could be as early as July 10th.
* The Senator wants to point to Alaska as a good case history for how petroleum
dollars can be used to address short and long-term needs. Right now, the cost of energy
in urban and rural Alaska.
* The Governor asked me to emphasize the high priority we attached to in-state
production and use of natural gas, and I have.
* The gas team asked me to mention that, next Monday, the Governor will announce a
two-step, public/private partnership to provide affordable natural gas to the railbelt.
* The Governor and the gas team asked me to emphasize the value of AGIA and the hope
that we can work with the Senator on this.
* This morning, I received a very warm email from the Senator. He did not comment
specifically on all of the points I raised. However, he clearly wants to work with the
State and the Legislature on a friendly, bi-partisan basis.
A couple of other points. Much of the Senator's outline is premised on opening ANWR and
using the revenues therefrom. Circumstances are changing slowly for the better. However,
the Democratic leadership in Congress appears adamantly opposed to opening ANWR or more of
the OCS.
We have fought for federal OCS revenue sharing with states for years and have come close
on prior occasions. In the current budget climate, this appears to be a tough sell.
I hope this helps. Please let me know if you need anything more.
p.s. I have copied everyone who is working on these Issues so that we are all aware of
what has occurred thus far. Please keep in confidence.
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John W. Katz
Director of State/Federal Relations
and Special Counsel to the Governor
jwkatz@alaskadc.org <mailto:jwkatz9alaskadc.org>
(202)624-5858
>» On 7/2/2008 at 1:25 AM, in message
<2E222297579BD54CBF7BFB95C542C28ECE782A@SOMNCMSG03.soa.aIaska.gov>, "Stapleton, Meghan N
(DNR) " <meghan.stapleton@alaska.gov> wrote:
John,
Good morning!
First of all, I am back assisting the Governor with Gasline Communications. So, hello
again!
Secondly, in that capacity, Kurt Gibson (Member of Gasline Team / Division of Oil S Gas)
and I have been working on potential talking points for the Governor if she's asked about
the Senator's energy plans or if she's asked to participate in the press conference.
Earlier today, I reached out to some of those on his staff that I know and they were
incredibly receptive to assisting us and pleased that someone from Alaska actually called
them to say hello and ask for information. One even suggested that the Governor might
stand with the Senator which probably doesn't even work with her schedule, but I don't
know. At this point, we're treating this press conference as something she may have to
respond to and we'd like to do so in a positive manner.
Kris Perry said that you've also got information that no one else has regarding the bullet
line. And so as I put the talking points together and outline my conversation with his
office, I was wondering if you could check against your information and add to it.
Ideally, you and I would have this done by lOam ish, if that works with your schedule, so
that the Governor can look at this first thing in the morning.
Thanks so much,
Meghan
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2008 7:09 AM
To: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Cc: Stepfeton; Meghan N (DNR)
Subject: Fw. STEVENS ANNOUNCEMENT TODAY
Importance: High
Kris: Rosanne can't print the attachments for me, she emailed that she's at
the airport... did she cc you in her reply to me on that (I already deleted it). If
not, she shoiild have.
m reschedule with Wally and will even go to his office to get chewed out
instead of missing TS's presser, if TS wants me there. I just need to know
when and where and if he wants me there.
Sent from my BlackBeny® device from Cellular One
From: "Stapleton, Meghan N (DNR)" <meghan.stapleton@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 02 Jul 2008 06:24:54 -0800
To: ExtemalEmailgsp<gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
CC: Peny, Kristina Y {GOV)<kris.perry@alaska.gov>,- Gibson, Kvirtis K (DNR)
<kurtis.gibson@alaska.gov>; Stapleton, Meghan N (DNR)
<meghan.stapleton@alaska.gov>; Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
<sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
Subject: STEVENS ANNOUNCEMENT TODAY
Governor,
Good morning! I wanted to make sure that you received this infomiation, as Katz sent to your GOV
sponsored email address and not the yahoo address. Kurt and I were pulled into this conversation
yesterday and began working an independent stream to get information to you. I hope that we are
adding to your knowledge and not repeating information that you alreac^ have.
The note below and the attached are in preparation for this morning and any potential quesfions you
receive regarding Senator Stevens' energy announcement this morning. The first attachment entitled
"Senator Stevens Visit kkg" is a set of talking points / statement that you could make regarding the
energy announcement today. The second attachment entitled "Stevens Conversation" reflects the
notes / outline I made following several conversations yesterday with Stevens' staffers, inchiding his
energy policy coordinator, his deputy chief of staff, and some of his communicatfons folks. I doni know if
you agree with everything the Senator is going to announce but the notes reflect what he will announce
today.
ITie bottomline in ail this is how incredibly excited his staffers were to be speaking with someone from
your office other than Katz. Based upon theSr reaction, they see your offices in Alaska as different and
more personally reflective of you than John l^tz who is absolutely wonderful, but an expected and
necessary relationship. I used to converse with them (communications skle) and they said that no one's
called them to discuss matters other than Katz on a daily basis, and they were excited that your office
was reaching out again and engaging them. It should t>e a positive experience today and no need for
any defensive talk or action.
When I called the Senator's office, I mentioned that I was interested in the Senator's specific remarks
today because you were most likely going to be contacted and wanted to be able to make positive
comments about the Senator's efforts and see how we could work together. They were thrilled and
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immediately the calls came in with the specifics and even asking questions of you: do you have any ideas to
encourage fuel efficiency / transportation cost effectiveness on the stateside? And do you know if nuclear power is
prohibited in the state and is there anything we can do to work on that?
At this point, we need direction from you as to what you'd like to do. If you wanted to stand with the Senator during
the press conference, we can push for that and an^nge that as they first mentioned that as an option yesterday and
I merely said that I wasn't prepared to speak to your schedule and didnt even know if you were in town. Would you
like to attend the press conference? Would you like to issue a press statement or a press release touting his plan
(we'll have someone at the press conference to ensure that the Senator stays with his comments)? Or would you
just like to wait for press calls and handle it that way?
Once you know the direction, I'll work up something for you and assist Sharon in meeting your goals for today.
Thank you. Governor.
Meghan
From: John Katz [mailto:jwkatz@ALASKADC.org]
Sent: Wed 7/2/2008 4:53 AM
To: Stapleton, Meghan N (DNR)
Cc: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored); Balash, Joseph R (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Gibson, Kurtis K (DNR);
Rutherford, Marty K (DNR); Nizich, Michael A (GOV); Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV); Kelly, Russell T (GO\0; Leighow,
Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: CONFIDENTIAL: Governor & Stevens
Welcome back. It will be good to work with you again.
I'm not sxore where to start. It appears that an awful lot of people are now involved in
these dynamics.
Senator Stevens sent me an email two days ago asking me to consxxit with the
Governor on a few specific points. I have responded twice to him by email, and he
replied last night. He has not been copying his staff on our email exchange. So, I
haven't either.
I'll summarize my communications with him, the Governor, and the gas team as
follows -
• The Senator wants to work with the Governor on a bi-partisan basis to develop an
energy policy that addresses national and state concerns.
• He may want to speak to the Legislature, and the Governor doesn't seem to have a
problem with this. This coxild be as early as July 10th.
• The Senator wants to point to Alaska as a good case history for how petroleum
dollars can be used to address short and long-term needs. Right now, the cost of
energy in urban and rural Alaska:.
• The Governor asked me to emphasize the high priority we attached to in- state
production and use of natural gas, and I have.
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• The gas team asked me to mention that, next Monday, the Governor will
announce a two-step, pubKc/private partnership to provide affordable natural gas
to the railbelt.
• The Governor and the gas team asked me to emphasize the value of AGIA and the
hope that we can work with the Senator on this.
• This morning, I received a veiy warm email from the Senator. He did not
comment specifically on all of the points I raised. However, he clearly wants to
work with the State and the Legislatiore on a friendly, bi-partisan basis.
A couple of other points. Much of the Senator's outline is premised on opening ANWR
and using the revenues therefrom. Circumstances are changing slowly for the better.
However, the Democratic leadership in Congress appears adamantly opposed to
opening ANWR or more of the OCS.
We have fought for federal OCS revenue sharing with states for years and have come
close on prior occasions. In the current budget climate, this appears to be a tough sell.
I hope this helps. Please let me know if you need anything more.
p.s. I have copied everyone who is working on these issues so that we are all aware of
what has occurred thus far. Please keep in confidence.
John W. Katz
Director of State/ Federal Relations
and Special Counsel to the Governor
jwkatz(dalaskadc. org
(202)624-5858
>» On 7/2/2008 at 1:25 AM, in message
<2E222297579BD54CBF7BFB95C542C28ECE782A@SOAANCMSG03.soa.alaska.gov>,
"Stapleton, Meghan N (DNR)" <meghan.stapleton@alaska.gov> wrote;
John,
Good morning!
First of all, I am bsxk assisting the Governor with Gasline Communications. So, hello again!
Secondly, in that capacity, Kurt Gibson (Memt>er of Gasline Team / Division of Oil & Gas) and I have t>een
working on potential talking points for the Governor if she's a^ed about the Senator's energy plans or if she's
asked to participate in the press conference. Earlier today, I reached out to some of those on his staff that I
know and they were incredibly receptive to assisting us and pleased that someone from Alaska actually called
them to say helb and ask for information. One even suggested that the Governor might stand with the Senator
whid) proli^bly doesn't even work witti her schedule, but I dont know. At this point, we're treating this press
conference as something she may have to respond to and we'd like to do so in a positive manner.
Kris Penry said that you've also got infomnation that no one else has regarding the bullet line. And so as I put the
talking points togettier and outline my conversation with his office, I was wondering if you could check against
your information and add to it Ideally, you and I would have this done by 10am ish, if that works with your
schedule, so that the Governor can look at this first thing in the morning.
Thanks so mudi.
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Meghan
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Unknown
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored) igovpalin@alaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2008 4:20 AM
To: Katr, John W (GOV); ivyfrye@yahoo.com
Subject: Re: Sen Cornyn
Thank you- and thanks ivy. . . let me know if you find a website for this event .
Original Message
From: John Katz <jwkatz@ALASKA,DC.org>
To: ivyfrye@yahoo.com <ivyfrye@yahoo.coin>
Cc: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Sent: Wed Jul 02 04:04:58 2008
Subject: Re: Sen Cornyn
I'll draft something this morning and get it to the Governor and you. I've put together
similar statements previously, emphasizing a balanced energy policy that includes the
three elements you mentioned as well.
John W. Katz
Director of State/Federal Relations
and Special Counsel to the Governor
jwkatz@alaskadc.org <mailto:jwkatz8alaskadc.org>
(202)624-5858
»> On 7/1/2008 at 6:56 PM, in message <580086. 98496.qm@web33206.mail.mud.yahoo.com>, Ivy
Frye <ivyfrye@yahoo.com> wrote:
John:
Senator Cornyn 's office contacted me regarding Governor Palin providing a short written
statement on her energy policy to post on his website for the virtual Energy Independence
Days next week. The purpose of the virtual event is to provide a forum to discuss the
importance of US energy independence. I thought we could send a short statement regarding
Governor Palin 's stance on ANWR drilling, OCS, and her gas pipeline plan. All three
policy positions of Governor Palin correlate with US energy independence by increasing
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domestic production. The email I received is below. Would you like to touch base on
putting together a fev» paragraphs? Also, what do you know of Senator Cornyn?
Thanks,
Ivy
Email below:
The Senator will be hosting virtual "Energy Independence Days" next week in which we'll
have a new splash page, buttons/widgets, video of him talking about drilling in the U.S.,
ect. Newt Gingrich has written a guest post for us and we're going to have other electeds
discussing the importance of American Energy Independence.
It would be AMAZING to get a simple 2-3 paragraph guest post by the Governor, a podcast,
or a video that we could use to help us get the message out. She is obviously one of the
most effective people in this regard and adding her name to our initiative, even in the
form of a guest post would be awesome.
If we need to write something up and have them sign off, or whatever it is, it would be
awesome .
We're also going to be doing a blogger conference call, if she was interested in being on
that we could work bur schedule around her.
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2008 7:04 AM
To: Stapleton; Meghan N (DNR)
Cc: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Gibson; Kurtis K (DNR); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: Re: STEVENS ANNOUNCEMENT TODAY
Didn't know time nor place. Still, if TS wants me there I'd be there... Where is
it?
Sent from my BlackBeny device from Cellvilar One
From: "Stapleton, Meghan N (DNR)" <meghan.stapleton@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 02 Jvd 2008 07:01:05 -0800
To: <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
CC: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)<kris.perry@alaska.gov>; Gibson, Kurtis K (DNR)
<kurtis.gibson@alaska.gov>; Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
<sharon.leigho\w@alaska.gov>; Mason, Janice L (GOV)
<janice.mason@alaska.gov>
Subject: RE: STEVENS ANNOUNCEMENT TODAY
Does the time matter with your schedule - his presser is at 1 1am.
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.oom]
Sent". Wed 7/2/2008 6:38 AM
To: Stapl^on, Meghan N (DNR)
O:: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Gibson, Kurtis K (DNR); Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: Re: STEVENS ANNOUNCEMENT TODAY
Btw, I wonder if this is why Begich tried to reach me yesterday. I left a voice
mail w him in returning his call.
Anyway, if TS chooses not to have me participate at his press conf, let's do our
presser w your comments below:
Sent from my BlackBeny device from Cellular One
From: "Stapleton, Meghan N (DNR)" <meghan.stapleton@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 02 Jul 2008 06:24:54 -0800
To: ExtenialEmailgsp<gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
CC: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)<kris.perry@alaska.gov>; Gibson, Kurtis K (DNR)
<kurtis.gibson@alaska.gov>; Stapleton, Meghan N (DNR)
<meghan.stapleton@alaska.gov>; Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
<sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
Subject: STEVENS ANNOUNCEMENT TODAY
Governor,
Good morning! I wanted to make sure that you received this infonnation, as Katz sent to your GOV
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sponsored email address and not the yahoo address. Kurt and I were pulled into this conversation yesterday and
began working an independent streanti to get infomiation to you. I hope that we are adding to your knowledge and
not repeating infonnation that you already have.
The note below and the attached are in preparation for this morning and any potential questions you receive
regarding Senator Stevens' energy announcement this morning. The first attachment entitled "Senator Stevens Visit
kkg" is a set of talking points / statement that you could make regarding the energy announcement today. The
second attachment entitled "Stevens Conversation" reflects the notes / outline I made following several
conversations yesterday with Stevens' staffers, including his energy polkiy coordinator, his deputy chief of staff, and
some of his communications folks. I don't know if you agree with everything the Senator is going to announce but
the notes reflect what he will announce today.
The bottomline in alt this is how incredibly excited his staffers were to be speaking with someone fi'om your office
other than Katz. Based upon their reaction, they see your offices in Alaska as different and more personally
reflective of you than John Katz who is absolutely wonderful, but an expected and necessary relationship. I used to
converse with them (communicattons side) and they said that no one's called them to discuss matters other than
Katz on a daily basis, and they were excited that your office was reaching out again and engaging them. It should
be a positive experience today and no need for any defensive talk or acfion.
When I called the Senator's office, I mentioned that i was interested in the Senator's specific remarks today because
you were most likely going to be contacted and wanted to be able to make positive comments about the
Senator's efforts and see how we could work together. They were thrilled and immediately the calls came in with the
specifics and even asking questions of you: do you have any ideas to encourage fuel effidency / transportation cost
effectiveness on the stateside? And do you know if nuclear power is prohibited in the state and is there anything we
can do to work on tfiat?
At this point, we need direction from you as to what you'd like to do. If you wanted to stand with the Senator during
the press conference, we can push for that and arrange thatas they first nientioned that as an option yesterday and
I merely saki that I wasnt prepared to speak to your schedule and didn't even know if you were in town. Would you
like to attend the press conference? Would you like to issue a press statement or a press release touting his plan
(we'll have someone at the press conference to ensure that the Senator stays with his comments)? Or would you
just like to wait for press calls and handle it that way?
Once you know the direction, I'll work up something for you and assist Sharon in meeting your goals for today.
Thank you, Governor.
Meghan
From: John Katz [matlto:jwkatz(§)ALASi<ADCorg]
Sent: Wed 7/2/2008 4:53 AM
To: Stapieton, Meghan N (DNR)
Cc: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored); Balash, Joseph R (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Gibson, Kurtis K (DNR);
Rutherford, Marty K (DNR); Nizfch, Michael A (GOV); Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV); Kelly, Russell T (GOV); Leighow,
Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: CONFTDENTIAL: Governor & Stevens
Welcome back. It \will be good to work with you again.
I'm not sure where to start. It appears that an awful lot of people are now involved in
these djmamics.
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Senator Stevens sent me an email two days ago asking me to consult with the
Governor on a few specific points. I have responded twice to him by email, and he
replied last night. He has not been copying his staff on owe email exchange. So, I
haven't either.
I'll svmimarize my commiinications with him, the Governor, and the gas team as
follows -
• The Senator wants to work with the Governor on a bi-partisan basis to develop an
energy policy that addresses national and state concerns.
• He may want to speak to the Legislature, and the Governor doesn't seem to have a
problem with this. This coiold be as early as Jvily 10th.
• The Senator wants to point to Alaska as a good case history for how petroleum
dollars can be used to address short and long-term needs. Right now, the cost of
energy in urban and rural Alaska.
• The Governor asked me to emphasize the high priority we attached to in-state
production and use of natural gas, and I have.
• The gas team asked me to mention that, next Monday, the Governor will
announce a two-step, public/private partnership to provide affordable natural gas
to the railbelt.
• The Governor and the gas team asked me to emphasize the value of AGIA and the
hope that we can work with the Senator on this.
• This morning, I received a very weoto email from the Senator. He did not
comment specifically on all of the points I raised. However, he clearly wants to
work with die State and the Legislature on a friendly, bi-partisan basis.
A couple of other points. Much of the Senator's outline is premised on opening ANWR
and using the revenues therefrom. Circumstances are changing slowly for the better.
However, the Democratic leadership in Congress appears adamantly opposed to
opening ANWR or more of the OCS.
We have fought for federal OCS revenue sharing with states for years and have come
close on prior occasions. In the ctirrent budget climate, this appears to be a tough sell.
I hope this helps. Please let me know if you need anything more.
p.s. I have copied everyone who is working on these issues so that we are all aware of
what has occurred thus far. Please keep in confidence.
John W. Katz
Director of State/ Federal Relations
and Special Counsel to the Governor
hvkatz(d)alaskadc. org
(202)624-5858
>» On 7/2/2008 at 1:25 AM, in message
<2E222297579BD54CBF7BFB95C542C28ECE782A@SOAANCMSG03.soa.aIaska.gov>,
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Stapleton, Meghan N (DNR)"
John,
Good morning!
<meghan.stapleton@alaska.gov> wrote:
First of all, I am back assisting the Governor with Gasiine Communications. So, hello again!
Secondly, in that capacity, Kurt Gibson (l\4ember of Gasiine Team / Division of Oil & Gas) and I have been
working on potential talking points for the Governor if she's asked about the Senator's energy plans or if she's
asked to partfcipate in the press conference. Earlier today, I reached out to some of those on his staff that I
know and they were incredibly receptive to assisting us and pleased that someone from Alaska actually called
them to say hello and ask for information. One even suggested that the Governor might stand with the Senator
which probably doesn't even work with her schedule, but I don't know. At this point, we're treating this press
conference as something she may have to respond to and we'd like to do so in a positive manner.
Kris Perry said that you've also got information that no one else has regarding the bullet line. And so as ) put the
talking points together and outline my conversation with his office, I was wondering tf you could check against
your infonnatton and add to it ideally, you and I would have this done by 1 0am ish, if that works with your
schedule, so that the Governor can look at this first thing in the morning.
Thanks so much,
IMeghan
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, July 02. 2008 7:10 PM
To: Stapteton; Meghan N (DNR)
Cc: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Lefghow; Sharon W (GOV); Gibson; Kurtis K (DNR)
Subject: Re: Senator Stevens Invitation
Thanks for all your help and coordination today! It went very 'well. I'll regret the
Fairbanks press conf, please relay that to his office as I'll be in sunny (?) Juneau.
Thanks again, sincerely.
Original Message
From: Meghan Stapleton
To: Governor Sarah Palin
Cc; K Perry
Cc: Sharon Leighow
Cc: Kurt Gibson
Sent: Jul 2, 2008 3:45 PM
Subject: Senator Stevens Invitation
Governor,
From all accounts, today went great. The Senator's office expressed great pleasure with
how everything went today. While the Senator recognizes this is last minute, he does want
to extend an invitation to have you join him in Fairbanks for the press conference which
begins at 9am.
My understanding is that you're leaving for Juneau tonight and 1 can pass that along to
the Senator's staff, along with the message that you apologize you can't make it this
time, but I did want to give you the option.
Thanks,
Meghan
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From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Wednesday, July 02. 2008 3:57 PM
Benedict; Nichole M (GOV)
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMail8goArweb.alaska.gov [mailto:WebMail@govweb.alaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2008 1:55 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin {GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms, Rose Rodriguez Garcia
address: P. 0. Box 222322 Anchorage AK 99522
907-350-4677
MESSAGE:
Governor Palin,
Let me first express my appreciation for the wonderful reception you gave our military
personnel during the celebration of Alaska's 50 Years event /Elmendorf Air Force base. My
husband and my father are both Veterans and my son is currently serving in Iraq. We not
only pray for
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I From: gov.sarah@yahoo.coin
j Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2008 7:1 7 PM
! To: Morgan; Kafryn L (GOV)
Cc: Peny; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject- Re: Greta Clark: Vision for the Yupik People
Absolutely flie reconciliation is long overdue. I dont know what the "right" opportunity will be,
j but pray for God's opportunity to be presented. Lef s be prepared with God-inspired words for
I that time... so feel free to begin! (So will I begin to contemplate this.)
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From: "Morgan, Katryn L (GOV)" <kate.morgan@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:30:51 -0800
To: <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
CC: Perry, Krfetina Y (GOV)<kris.perry(^laska.gov>
Subject: Greta Clark: Vision for the Yupik People
Governor,
I wanted to convey the conversation that I had with Greta Clark, the woman you met at One Lord Sunday
in the Valley. Greta wanted to share with you the visfon that she felt God had given her for the Yupik
people tn particular, but which is applicable for all Natives; you asked me to get her phone number so that
our office might contact her later.
Greta is a Christian and a prayer wanior, and she says there is stilt a tremendous amount of pain in
Alaska's Native communities due to Nk>n-native on (Native injusttee and dupBcity. When she visits tiiese
communities with her ministiy, she tells them of the apologies she's received fivm Non-natives for the
way the Native people have been treated, apologies that have helped her move forward. She says that -
especially in the far north - they respond with, "We have nc* heard this! We're hurt! They broke our trust,
stole from us, and hurt us. We don't believe what you have said they say."
Greta longs for recondliation and healing. She believes this can only begin witfi a publk: apology. She
said that it needs to be someone who can reach across the line of pain, eventually suggesting that if you
f^t God lead you in this direction, that you be the one to issue such an apology at an upcoming AFN
conference, if the opportunity presented itself. Greta believes that a public apology wouW begin deep
healing, bring political alignment, and provide opportunity for the Native communities - right now, Greta
says that most far north Native communities are NOT supportive of AGIA, because they fear the land will
be mined or taken from them even further. She thinks they would support your efforts to build a gasline, if
they knew that you toved them and were caring for their best interests. She mKitioned Todd, saying that
the fatA that your husband is Native would strengthen the impact your apotogy would have. Greta
believes that the apobgy would help Native communities move past their pain.
I asked Greta if she was connected to a prayer network, and she laughed and said, "Oh, yes!" She said
they keep you in their prayers, and are constantly bringing their wounded people before God. I thanked
her and asked her to continue to do so; in the case that you speak at future AFN's, you wiR most certainly
have prayer cover from the Native community.
I don't know what your upcoming schedule looks like, although I'm certain it's busy; but if you do have
such an opportunity, and you feel you should take it, I would be privileged to assist you with remarics to
move fonvard on the path to reconciliation. Please let me know if you have any questions for me
regarding this conversatron/topic, and thank you for your time.
Kate Morgan
Communications Coordinator
Office of Governor Sarah Palin
(907)269-7450
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, July 02. 2008 12:21 PM
To: Stapleton; Meghan N (DNR); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Cc: Peny; Kristina Y (GOV); Nizich; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Re: please approve
Sounds great!
Sent from my BlackBeny device from Cellular One
From: "Stapleton, Meghan N (DNR)" <meghan.stapleton@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:21 :27 -0800
To: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)<sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>;
E3ttenialEmailgsp<gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
CC: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)<kris.peny@aIaska.gov>; Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
<mike.nizich@alaska.gov>
Subject: RE: please approve
My only suggestion is
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Thanks. Once approved fay everyone else, please send Sharon. 1 will be away from the computer.
Thanks!
Meg
From: Lefghow, Sharon W (GOV)
Sent: Wed 7/2/2008 12:00 PM
To: BctemalEnnallgsp
Cc: Perry, KriSHna Y (GOV); Nizich, Michael A (GOV); Stapleton, Meghan N (DNR)
Subject: please approve
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
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Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
(907) 269-7450 Anchorage
(907) 465-4031 Juneau
(907) 240-7943 cell
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.corn
Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 20084:19 PM
To: Colberg; Talis J (LAW)
Subject: Re: Native VKtage of Point Hope v. Shell et. al.
Right on! Thank you and congratulations! Hope it faint appealed.
Sent ftom my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From: "Colberg, Talis J (LAW)" <taIis.colb6rg@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:19:04 -0800
To: <gov.sarah@yahooxoiii>
Subject: FW: Native Village of Point Hope v. Shell et. al.
Dear Governor Palin, We have prevailed over ttie effort to enjoin seismic testing for oil exploration.
Attached is Judge Beistline's order from today. The injunction to stop testing was denied and dismissed.
It is a good win. It will probably be appealed. Talis
From: Tillery, Craig J (LAW)
Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2008 4:13 PM
To: Colberg, Talis J (UW); Katz, John W (GOV)
Subject: FW: Native Village of Point Hope v. Shdl et al.
FYl
Craig J. Tillery
Deputy Attorney General
Alaska Department of Law
1031 W. 4th Avenue, Suite 200
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907)269-5200
craia.tillerv@alaska.aov
Please note that my email address has changed to craiq.tillen/(a>alaska.aov
From: Mulder, Steven E (LAW)
Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2008 4:03 PM
To: Tillery, Craig J (LAW)
Cc: ICobayashi, Tina (LAW)
Subject: Native Village of Point Hope v. Shell et aL
Congratulations to Jen Schon^ and Jon Katchen for their part in this successful decision from Judge
Beistline in the seismic surveys matter. Our inten/ention was granted and the state's interests considered
in the decision denying the plaintiffe' preliminary injunction motion.
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Sent:
To:
Gc:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) {govemor@alaska.gov]
Wednesday, July 02, 2008 9:37 AM
Wilken; Jessica M (GOV)
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMail@govweb.alaska.gov [mailto:WebMail@govweb.alaska.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2008 11:06 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Sub j ect : Other
Web mail from: Mr. Bruce Lozanoff
address: po box 4225 palmer AK 99645
907-376-1031
MESSAGE:
Gov. Palin,
I have been a resident in the Mat-Su for 25 years now and in fact I have had the pleasure
of working with both of your parents and spending time talking to them about their latest
adventures. I must say, I .voted for you with some trepidation; however, I figured if you
had the same personality as your parents, you would work out fine. Well, my intuition was
right.
My wife is a special education teacher and 1 am a school psychologist and we appreciate
greatly what you are trying to do to improve the overall educational environment in the
state. You appear to be a strong advocate for children as well as improving the work
conditions for all educators.
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Your latest proposal of a energy allowance for state residents further shows your
understanding of the financial plight of hard working Alaskans barely making ends meet.
In the last 2 years I personally know 5 couples, all in education, who have left the state
because of the continued soaring costs of living along with stagnant salaries. Each of
these couples had been employed in the Mat-Su for a minimum of 20 years. These were hard
decisions for all of them, but an economic necessity outweighed there love of the state.
My wife and I are in the same boat and are in the process of making huge lifetime
decisions. We were recently in the lower 48 looking not only at comparable paying jobs,
but an overall cost of living that is becoming more and more disparaging here. For
example, gas prices in Ohio, Colorado, Wyoming and Illinois were a minimum of .70 less a
gallon. This sure adds up over time.
We continue to feel Alaska is our home and we feel you are certainly a very positive
political change in a politically polluted environment. Keep up the good work for the
people arid don't let the system get the best of you.
Bruce and Linda Lozanoff
blozanof f @hotmail . com
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To:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Wednesday, July 02, 2008 9:20 AM
Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Fitness
I'll do the Fitness segment of that publication if theyll shoot somewhere cool and
distracting like at a glacier or out fishing or hiking w trig in jogger or backpack
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From:
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To:
Cc:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Wednesday, July 02, 2008 9:23 AM
Castle; Lillian K (GOV)
Mason; Janice L (GOV); Rintala; Jessalynn F (GOV)
FW: Other
Original Message
From : WebMailSgovweb . alaska . gov [mailto : WebMailSgovweb . alaska . gov]
Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2008 4:56 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
VJeb mail from: Mr. Duke Kahumoku
address: 6711 Weimer Dr. #5 Anchorage AK 99502
907-677-1981
MESSAGE:
Dear Governor Sarah Palin, (My HERO)
My name is Duke Kahumoku (Republican), 26 years old, I have a wife Kathryn and an almost 3
year old named Seamus(Shay-mes) . I am a Hawaiian living in Alaska as a resident, 1 know
it may sound pretty Insane. I've been here since 1992 when our family moved to Kodiak and
I was 10 or 11 (Dad was one of the Captain's for the Coast Guard fire house there.). I've
learned how to fish & hunt from the great native alaskans that live there. Also, I do
call Alaska my home, not Hawaii.
I hold a class A CDL and worked construction until I severly injured my back through
working labor on a job. This occurred last August, 2007. It's a long story and I know
that you may be very busy so I won't go into the details, I will only say that I go in for
back surgery July 23, 2008 with a fusion at two levels L4-L5/L5-S1 and maybe L3-L4 . I've
been in severe pain since that injury and my right leg goes numb only if I do the dishes,
so, I am bound to bed rest, however my right leg still remains numb so I may as well just
do it right, haha. I was barely able to make it through my first year of college last
year at CJAA. Missing out on many lecture's because of pain, I studied hard through the
pain and the affects of meds and I got pretty good grades with a 4 . last semester with
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barely showing up (Chemistry was one of the classes, VERY hard for me.), haha.
: Anyways, I've been meaning to communicate with you since you were voted in because I and
my wife Kathryn voted for you and we support you for TWO terms . We wish you could remain
i our Governer forever, because we know that you really do care for Alaskans and want to do
what's best for us. So, with all of this time and sitting I just wanted to let you know
how much strength that you give to me. (I will be honest, I am afraid of this surgery
because anything can happ>en, especially while working around Major nerves.) Every time I
' hear your voice speaking to your people of Alaska, it somehow strengthens me through this
■\ very tough time in my life (I want to be fishing and hunting right now, I'm not one to just
sit) . I know that may sound crazy. But, just to give you an idea of how you influence my
home; I Love the story of "Alexander the Great". He is my favorite of them all. For he
truly loved the people that he conquered and was not ruthless to them. Also, he made
i things happen for
I
i his people and he was not greedy like those before him. But, shared the windfall of
I riches with his people. Just like you are trying to do.
Governor Palin, you are my "Alexander the Great". I do look up to you and your
administration because you make things happen to benefit Alaska. You did not bow to any
oil company when you raised the taxing on oil to add to Alaska's already thriving state
account. This was ah awesome move and the Governer before you lost all trust in the
people by cushioning his own lifestyle and buddying up with these oil companies.
Anyways, my whole reason for this email is that I was able to visit Hawaii, the Big
Island, Kailua-Kona this last Christmas (painful traveling, lots of meds, haha.) for two
weeks and I haven't been back since I was 9 or 17 years ago- I am seriously considering
getting all of ray schooling here at UAA and then moving back. to Hawaii to run for
politics. Because, the democrats basically continue to vote down funding to better suit
the healthcare for the Hawaiian residents. This is only one of the many struggles that I
am seeing the people are facing. My Father is now a Fire Chief for the airport of Kailua-
Kona and Waimea airport and he is so afraid of a disaster striking because there is only
one very small Hospital in Kona for that side of the Island. The next hospital is 45
minutes to 2 hours away depending on where you are located.
**My question to you after all of this blabbing is what classes or degree shall I be
pursuing to learn politics to become as great as you. One day I desire to become the
Governer of Hawaii (NOT for power, but, to make life better for the people like you.)And
although they have a different major source of revenue, I will be calling you for
information. So, any words of wisdom, information, etc. that you may have for me will be
valued Greatly.
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Sorry for keeping you for so long, 1 did not intend for this email to be this long.
Congrats on the new baby, I'm sure that this new child of yours is SO cute. God has been
very gracious to you and your family and I only desire that your household will continue
to be blessed. "Long live Governor Sarah Palin." This is what the people of Alaska
should be shouting from the streets each time you show up.
My recovery will be long but I would like to remain in touch with you. Oh, if you could
review the Alaska workers comp. laws and do anything to increase the benefits for getting
rehabilitated through getting retrained instead of taking money (I don't want the money I
desire education only as a compensation.) Right now, insurance companies through Alaska
law are only required to pay for two years for someone like myself to become retrained or
attend UAA for a 2 year degree. The problem with that is most of the 2 year degrees
require pre-requisites or in other words it takes 3 years of study in the Radiology
Technology program to get the benefits of an Associate's Degree. It makes no sense to me.
Other places like Charter College are too expensive because the insurance is only required
to pay $13,500 give or take total. AVTEC, another retraining place only trains for jobs
making much less than I made as a truck driver /laborer.
That's another question; again I'm sorry for keeping you-
I would like to meet you sometime personally the next time you come into Anchorage, maybe
during my recovery period, the whole next year basically. Or a call if you have the time
would be so awesome.
Sincerely,
Duke Kahumoku (R)
(907) 677-1981 Home
(907) 240-3004 Cell
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"My Governor seek thee out this entire U.S. Nation which is equal to thyself; for Alaska
has not room for thee."
-Duke Kahumoku
Meaning: "Sarah Palin for President of the United States"
(Words of King Phillip 2nd cried out in much joy to Alexander the Great when Alexander
tamed a horse which he named Bucephalus "ox-headed" as a young boy when no other man could
tame this horse.) Obviously, these words are tweeked a little by myself . These words are
from the heart of one of your most honored citizens. Have a wonderful day.
thegoat812@hotmail.com
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday. July 02, 2008 12:13 PM
To: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: Re: please approve
Great
Sent from my BlackBetry device from Cellular One
From: "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)" <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:00:55 -0800
To: <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
CC: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)<kris.peny@alaska.gov>; Nizicb, Michael A (GOV)
<mike.nizich@alaska.gov>; Stapleton, Meghan N (DNR)<me^an.stapleton@alaska.gov>
Subject: please approve
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Sharon Leighow
9/18/2009
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Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
(907) 269-7450 Anchorage
(907) 465-4031 Juneau
(907) 240-7943 cell
9/18/2009
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Unknown
From: Fagerstrom, Erika (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FlRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=EFAGERSTROM]
Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2008 8:54 AM
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Subject: Re: Juneau
You're very welcome! Willow's always willing to lend a hand. :)
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov.saraheyahoo.com>
To: Fagerstrom, Erika (GOV)
Sent: Wed Jul 02 08:46:18 2008
Sub j ect : Re : Juneau
Thanks so much. Hopefully Willow's being helpful today.
Original Message —
From: Erika Fagerstrom
To: Governor Sarah Palin
Sent: Jul 2, 2008 8:43 AM
Subject: Re: Juneau
Hello,
No problem!! It's nice here right now, and we'll keep praying!!
Erika
Original Message ■
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov . sarahiyahoo . com>
To: Fagerstrom, Erika (GOV)
Sent: Wed Jul 02 08:11:09 2008
Subject: Juneau
Hi Erika! The plan is for me. Willow, Pip and Trig to spend 4th of July weekend there.
Can we get hot dogs for the house? We'll be praying for sun so we can picnic outside.
Thanks!
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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Unknown
From: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV) (/d=SOA/OU=FlRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GR0UP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=KYPERRY1
Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2008 7:41 AM
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Cc: Stapieton; Meghan N (DNR)
Subject: Re: STEVENS ANNOUNCEMENT TODAY
Um, no ; ) I pulled over
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov.sarah&yahoo.com>
To: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Cc: Stapieton, Meghan N (DNR)
Sent: Wed Jul 02 07:29:41 2008
Subject: Re: STEVENS ANNOUNCEMENT TODAY
Amen.
U textin and drivin? Didn't u just pass a law... ;)
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
From: "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 02 Jul 2008 07:20:38 -0800
To: <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
CC: Stapieton, Meghan N (DNR)<meghan.stapletonealaska.gov>
Subject: Re: STEVENS ANNOUNCEMENT TODAY
P.s. If ok w/ts, it would be great. Strong rasg.
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
To: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
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Cc: Stapleton, Meghan N (DNR)
Sent: Wed Jul 02 07:09:18 2008
Subject: Fw; STEVENS ANNOUNCEMENT TODAY
Kris: Rosanne can't print the attachments for me, she emailed that she's at the airport —
did she cc you in her reply to me on that (I already deleted it) . If not, she should have.
] I'll reschedule with Wally and will even go to his office to get chewed out instead of
\ missing TS's presser, if TS wants me there. I just need to know when and where and if he
! wants me there.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
From: "Stapleton, Meghan N (DNR)" <meghan.stapleton@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 02 Jul 2008 06:24:54 -0800
To: ExternalEmailgsp<gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
CC: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)<kris.perryealaska.gov>; Gibson, Kurtis K
(DNR)<kurtis.gibson@alaska.gov>; Stapleton, Meghan N (DNR)<meghan.stapleton@alaska.gov>;
Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)<sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
Subject: STEVENS ANNOUNCEMENT TODAY
Governor,
Good morning! I wanted to make sure that you received this information, as Katz sent to
your GOV sponsored email address and not the yahoo address. Kurt and I were pulled into
this conversation yesterday and began working an independent stream to get information to
you. I hope that we are adding to your knowledge and not repeating information that you
already have.
The note below and the attached are in preparation for this morning and any potential
questions you receive regarding Senator Stevens' energy announcement this morning. The
first attachment entitled "Senator Stevens Visit kkg" is a set of talking points /
statement that you could make regarding the energy announcement today. The second
attachment entitled "Stevens Conversation" reflects the notes / outline I made following
several conversations yesterday with Stevens' staffers, including his energy policy
coordinator, his deputy chief of staff, and some of his communications folks. I don't know
if you agree with everything the Senator is going to announce but the notes reflect what
he will announce today.
The bottomline in all this is how incredibly excited his staffers were to be speaking with
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someone from your office other than Katz. Based upon their reaction, they see your offices
in Alaska as different and more personally reflective of you than John Katz who is
absolutely wonderful, but an expected and necessary relationship. I used to converse with
them (communications side) and they said that no one's called them to discuss matters
other than Katz on a daily basis, and they were excited that your office was reaching out
again and engaging them. It should be a positive experience today and no need for any
defensive talk or action.
When I called the Senator's office, I mentioned that I was interested in the Senator's
specific remarks today because you were most likely going to be contacted and wanted to be
able to make positive comments about the Senator's efforts and see how we could work
together. They were thrilled and immediately the calls came in with the specifics and even
asking questions of you: do you have any ideas to encourage fuel efficiency /
transportation cost effectiveness on the stateside? And do you know if nuclear power is
prohibited in the state and is there anything we can do to work on that?
At this point, we need direction from you as to what you'd like to do. If you wanted to
stand with the Senator during the press conference, we can push for that and arrange that
as they first mentioned that as an option yesterday and I merely said that I wasn't
prepared to speak to your schedule and didn't even know if you were in town. Would you
like to attend the press conference? Would you like to issue a press statement or a press
release touting his plan (we'll have someone at the press conference to ensure that the
Senator stays with his comments)? Or would you just like to wait for press calls and
handle it that way?
Once you know the direction, I'll work up something for you and assist Sharon in meeting
your goals for today.
Thank you. Governor.
Meghan
From: John Katz [mailto:jwkatz@ALASKADC.org]
Sent: Wed 7/2/2008 4:53 AM
To: Stapleton, Meghan N (DNR)
Cc: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored); Balash, Joseph R (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Gibson,
3
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Kurtis K (DNR); Rutherford, Marty K (DNR) ; Nizich, Michael A (GOV); Hughes, Rosanne D
(GOV); Kelly, Russell T (GOV) ; Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: CONFIDENTIAL: Governor & Stevens
Welcome back. It will be good to work with you again.
I'm not sure where to start. It appears that an awful lot of people are now involved in
these dynamics.
Senator Stevens sent me an email two days ago asking me to consult with the Governor on a
few specific points. I have responded twice to him by email, and he replied last night.
He has not been copying his staff on our email exchange. So, I haven't either.
I'll summarize my communications with him, the Governor, and the gas team as follows -
* The Senator wants to work with the Governor on a bi-partisan basis to develop an
energy policy that addresses national and state concerns.
* He may want to speak to the Legislature, and the Governor doesn't seem to have a
problem with this. This could be as early as July 10th.
* The Senator wants to point to Alaska as a good case history for how petroleum
dollars can be used to address short and long-term needs. Right now, the cost of energy
in urban and rural Alaska.
* The Governor asked me to emphasize the high priority we attached to in-state
production and use of natural gas, and I have.
* The gas team asked me to mention that, next Monday, the Governor will announce a
two-step, public/private partnership to provide affordable natural gas to the railbelt.
* The Governor and the gas team asked me to emphasize the value of AGIA and the hope
that we can work with the Senator on this.
* This morning, I received a very warm email from the Senator. He did not comment
specifically on all of the points I raised. However, he clearly wants to work with the
State and the Legislature on a friendly, bi-partisan basis.
A couple of other points. Much of the Senator's outline is premised on opening ANWR and
using the revenues therefrom. Circumstances are changing slowly for the better. However,
the Democratic leadership in Congress appears adamantly opposed to opening ANWR or more of
the OCS.
We have fought for federal OCS revenue sharing with, states for years and have come close
on prior occasions. In the current budget climate, this appears to be a tough sell.
I hope this helps. Please let me know if you need anything more.
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p.s. I have copied everyone who is working on these issues so that we are all aware of
what has occurred thus far. Please keep in confidence.
John W. Katz
Director of State/Federal Relations
and Special Counsel to the Governor
jwkatz@alaskadc.org <inailto: jwkatz@alaskadc.org>
(202)624-5858
>» on 7/2/2008 at 1:25 AM, in message
<2E222297579BD54CBF7BFB95C542C28ECE782AI3SOAANCMSG03.soa.alaska.gov>, "Stapleton, Meghan N
(DNR) " <raeghan.stapleton@alaska.gov> wrote:
John,
Good morning!
First of all, I am back assisting the Governor with Gasline Communications. So, hello
Secondly, in that. capacity, Kurt Gibson (Member of Gasline Team / Division of Oil S Gas)
and 1 have been working on potential talking points for the Governor if she's asked about
the Senator's energy plans or if she's asked to participate in the press conference.
Earlier today, I reached out to some of those on his staff that I know and they were
incredibly receptive to assisting us and pleased that someone from Alaska actually called
them to say hello and ask for information. One even suggested that the Governor might
stand with the Senator which probably doesn't even work with her schedule, but I don't
know. At this point, we're treating this press conference as something she may have to
respond to and we'd like to do so in a positive manner.
Kris Perry said that you've also got information that no one else has regarding the bullet
line. And so as I put the talking points together and outline my conversation with his
office, I was wondering if you could check against your information and add to it.
Ideally, you and I would have this done by lOara ish, if that works with your schedule, so
that the Governor can look at this first thing in the morning.
Thanks so much,
Meghan
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From: gov^rah@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.coml
Sent Wed 7/2/2008 7:22 PM
To: Gibson, KurtisK(DNR)
Subject: Re: STEVENS ANNOUNCEMENT TODAY
Good point I'm keeping tiiat in mind re: speculators.
Thanks so much for todayl Hickel was tempered, so was Sheffield. We'll cross our fingers that they'll chill
until after the AGIA vote.
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From: "Gibson, Kurtis K (DNR)" <kurtis.gibson@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, m. Jul 2008 10:15:41 -0800
To; ExteamalEmailgsp<gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject: RE: STEVENS ANNOUNCEMENT TODAY
Oh yeah, one other thing. Sen. Stevens will talk about energy speculators. I'm a former trader of energy
commodities and, to put it diplomatically, I think there's room to argue whether or not they are the root of the
problem. That said, it's safe to say that the goings on among energy speculators bear examination (at times like
this everything does bear examination, right?).
Good luck!
kl^
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.sar3h@yahoo.com]
Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2008 7.04 AM
To: Stapleton, Meghan N (DNR)
Cc: Perry, KrisOna Y (GO\0; Gibson, Kurtis K (DNR); Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Subject: Re: STEVENS ANNOUNCEMENT TODAY
Didn't know time nor place. Still, if TS wants me there I'd be there... Where is it?
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
Prom: "Stapleton, Meghan N (DNR)" <meghan.stapleton@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 02 Jill 2008 07:01:05 -0800
To: <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
CC: Perry, Kristina Y {GOV)<kris.perry@alaska.gov>; Gibson, Kurtis K (DNR)
<kurtis.gibson@alaska.gov>; Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)<sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>;
Mason, Janice L (GOV)<janice.mason@alaska.gov>
9/18/2009
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Subject: RE: STEVENS ANNOUNCEMENT TODAY
Does the time matter with your schedule - his presser is at 1 1am.
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com [maifto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent: Wed 7/2/2008 6:38 AM
To: Stapleton, Meghan N (DNR)
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y {QCN); GilKon, KurUs K (DNR); Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: Re: STEVENS ANNOUNCEMEIVT TODAY
Btw, I wonder if this is why Begich tried to reach me yesterday. I left a voice mail w him
in returning his call.
Anyway, if TS chooses not to have me participate at his press conf, let's do oxir presser
w youtr cormnents below;
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellvilar One
From: "Stapleton, Me^an N (DNR)" <meghan.stapleton@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 02 Jul 2008 06:24:54 -0800
To: ExtemalEmailgsp<gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
CC: Peny, Kristina Y (GOV)<kris.perry@alaska.gov>; Gibson, Kurtis K (DNR)
<kurtis.gibson@alaska.gov>; Stapleton, Meghan N (DNR)
<meghan.stapleton@alaska.gov>; Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
<sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
Subject: STEVENS ANNOUNCEMENT TODAY
Governor,
Good momingl I wanted to mal<e sure that you received this information, as Katz sent to your GOV sponsored email
address and not the yahoo address. Kurt and I were pulfed into this convei^ation yesterday and b^an working an
independent stream to get information to you. I hope that we are adding to your knowledge and not repeating
infomiation that you already have.
The note below and ttie attached are in preparation for this morning and any potential questions you receive
regarding Senator Stevens' energy announcement this morning. The first attachment entitled "Senator Stevens Visit
kkg" is a set of talking points / statement that you could make regarding the energy announcement today. The
second attachment entitled "Stevens Conversation" reflects the notes / outRne I made following several
conversations yesterday with Stevens' staffers, including his energy policy coordinator, his deputy chief of staff, and
some of his communteatbns folks. I don't know if you agree with everything the Senator is going to announce but
the notes reflect what he wilt announce today.
The bottomline in ati this is how incredibly excited his staffers were to be speaking with someone from your office
other than Katz. Based upon their reaction, they see your offices in Alaska as different and more personally
reflective of you than John Katz who is absolutely wonderful, but an expected and necessary relationship. I used to
converse with them (communications side) and they said that no one's called them to discuss matters other than
Katz on a daily basis, and they were excited that your ofTice was reaching out again and engaging them. It shouki
be a positive experience today and no need for any defensive talk or action.
When I called the Senator's office, I mentioned that I was interested in the Senator's specific remarks today because
you were most likely going to be contacted and wanted to be able to make positive comments atx>ut the
Senator's efforts and see how we could work together. They were thrilled and immediately the calls came in with ttie
specifics and even asking questions of you: do you have any Weas to encourage fuel efficiency / transportation cost
effectiveness on the stateside? And do you know if nuclear power is prohibited in the state and is there anything we
can do to work on that?
At this point, we need direction from you as to what you'd like to do. If you wanted to stand with the Senator during
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the press conference, we can push for that and arrange that as they first mentioned that as an option yesterday and
I merely said that I wasn't prepared to speak to your schedule and didn't even know if you were in town. Would you
like to attend the press conference? WouM you like to issue a press statement or a press release touting his plan
(we'll have someone at the press conference to ensure that the Senator stays with his comments)? Or would you
just like to wait for press calls and handle it that way?
Once you know the direction, I'll work up something for you and assist Sharon in meeting your goals for today.
Thank you. Governor.
Meghan
From: John Katz [mailto:jwkatz@ALASKADC.org]
Sent: Wed 7/2/2008 4:53 AM
To: Stapleton, Meghan N (DNR)
Cc: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored); Balash, Joseph R (GOV); Penv, Kristina Y (GOV); Gibson, Kurtis K (DNR);
Rutherford, Marty K (DNR); Nizich, Mfchael A (GOV); Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV); Kelly, Russell T (GO\0; Leighow,
Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: CONRDENTIAL: Governor & Stevens
Welcome back. It will be good to work with you again.
I'm not svire where to start. It appears that an awful lot of people are now involved in
these dynamics.
Senator Stevens sent me an email two days ago asking me to consult with the
Governor on a few specific points. I have responded twice to him by email, and he
replied last night. He has not been cop3dng his staff on our email exchange. So, I
haven't either.
I'll summarize my communications with him, the Governor, and the gas team as
follows -
• The Senator wants to work with the Governor on a bi-partisan basis to develop an
energy policy that addresses national and state concerns.
• He may want to speak to the Legislature, and the Governor doesn't seem to have a
problem vsdth this. This could be as early as July 10th.
• The Senator wants to point to Alaska as a good case history for how petroleum
dollars can be used to address short and long-term needs. Right now, the cost of
energy ia urban and rural Alaska.
• The Governor asked me to emphasize the high priority we attached to in-state
production and use of natural gas, and I have.
• The gas team asked me to mention that, next Monday, the Governor will
annoTonce a two-step, public/private partnership to provide affordable natural gas
to the railbelt.
• The Governor and the gas team asked me to emphasize the value of AGIA and the
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hope that we can work with the Senator on this.
• This morning, I received a very warm email from the Senator. He did not
comment specifically on all of the points I raised. However, he clearly wants to
work with the State and the Legislature on a friendly, bi-partisan basis.
A couple of other points. Much of the Senator's outline is premised on operung ANWR
and using the revenues therefrom. Circumstances are changing slowly for the better.
However, the Democratic leadership in Congress appears adamantly opposed to
opening ANWR or more of the OCS.
We have fought for federal OCS revenue sharing with states for years and have come
close on prior occasions. In the current budget climate, this appears to be a tou^ sell.
I hope this helps. Please let me know if you need anything more.
p.s. I have copied everyone who is working on these issues so that we are all aware of
what has occurred thus far. Please keep in confidence.
John W. Katz
Director of State/Federal Relations
and Special Counsel to the Governor
jwkatz0jalaskadc.org
(202)624-5858
>» On 7/2/2008 at 1:25 AM, in message
<2E222297579BD54CBF7BFB95C542C28ECE782A@SOAANCMSG03.soa.alaska.gov>,
"Stapleton, Meghan N (DNR)" <meghan.stapleton@alaska.gov> wrote:
John,
GoodmomingJ
First of all, I am back ^sisting the Governor with Gasline Communications. So, hello again!
Secondly, in that capacity, Kurt Gibson (IWember of Gasline Team /Division of Oil & Gas) and I have been
working on potential taildng points for the Governor if she's asked about the Senator's energy plans or if she's
asked to participate in the press conference. Earlier today, t reached out to some of those on his staff that I
know and they were incredibly receptive to assisting us and pleased that someone from Alaska actually called
them to say heHo and ask for infonmaUon. One even suggested ttiat the Governor might stand with the Senator
which probabty doesn't even work with her schedule, but I don't know. At this point, we're treating this press
conference as something she may have to respond to and we'd like to do so in a positive manner.
Kris Perry said that you've also got infonmation that no one else has regarding the bullet line. And so as I put the
talking points together and outline my conversation with his office, t was wondering if you could check against
your informatbn and add to it Ideally, you and I would have this done by 10am ish, if that works with your
schedule, so that the Governor can took ^ this first thing in the morning.
Thanks so much,
Meghan
9/18/2009
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2008 7:25 PM
To: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: Re: Filming at the Heaven farm
Pis let them know it didn't work out as I am traveling back to Juneau Thanks
Original Message
From: Sharon Leighow
To: Governor Sarah Palin
To: K Perry
To: Janice Mason
Sent: Jul 1, 2008 6:55 PM
Subject: Filming at the Heaven farm
Governor-
I spoke with Margaret Heaven today about the film crew at her farm. They are filming a
"psycho thriller" on the property and she wanted to know if you would like to stop by and
say hello to the crew. She said the crew is there late into the evenings. I told her that
if your schedule permits, I would let her know. Ms. Heaven, implied that you knew where her
farm is located. Thanks
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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Unknown
From: John Katz lJwkatz@ALASKADC.org]
Sent: Thursday, July 03. 2008 5:03 AM
To: Palin; Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Cc: Perry; Krisfina Y (GOV); Nizich; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Energy Event/follow-up
It sounds like you and Senator Stevens had a very successful event
yesterday.
i Is there any follow-up that you would like to see at the federal level? We are
i already on record in support of most of the energy initiatives that Senator
I Stevens outlined. However, I just want to make sure that we're not missing
I anything from your perspective.
i Much of what the Senator proposed will be difficult in an election year.
However, the polls show that public opinion is changing for the better, and I
believe that the drum beat must continue.
John W. Katz
Director of State/ Federal Relations
and Special Counsel to the Governor
jwkatz(a)alaskadc. org
(202)624-5858
9/18/2009
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Thursday, July 03. 2008 8:03 AM
To: Rutherford; Marty K (DNR); Irwin; Tom E (DNR)
Cc: Perry; Kristina Y (GOVO
Subject: Fw: STCVENS ANNOUNCEMENT TODAY
Thanks again for yesterday! Here's a recap of meetings I shared w Kurt:
(And we do need to plan for other producers/independents to be invited to sit w TC right after
tile affirmative vote - we can at least put out the invite)
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From: gov,sarah@yahoo.com
Date: Thu, 3 Jul 2008 16:00:02 +0000
To: Kurt Gibson<teirtis.gibson@alaska.gov>; K Peny<kris.peny@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: STEVENS ANNOUNCEMENT TODAY
I think he'll say something along the lines: "I dont care who builds the gasline, just get it built".
Marty and Tom were amazingly patient w Wally. It seemed that Malcolm learned a few things
and peihaps will be able to explain more to "Wally. He repeated that they'd have to "study
furtiier" some of the things we were telling him. He (and later Sheffield) both acted surprised
and unbelieving when we said in-state IS priority - as big line is built of course we'll facilitate
spur and/or bullet. They thought we were so locked in w big line there was no chance for LNG.
Also, Sheffield had heard we're prohibited from talking to anyone but TC once they're licensed.
He brought up Lesil's mediation idea and insisted we need to consider this, but not with an
outside mediator (instead that would be me)... I told him the day after TC is licensed we DO sit
down with them, tfie producers... all the players. We won't mandate partaerships but can
facilitate. And I told him Hal had already agreed to that, as had Mulva, and I'd assume at least
BP would join in too, probably Exxon, and why not independents too? He was shocked that
we'd already thought of that and were planning it - and we were certainly not prohibited from
doing so. He used the term "travesty" when referring to this assumed gag order. Kris has
Sheffield's talking points that he left with us, I'll ask her to get tfiose to you, Tom, Marty, Meg.
Thanks again!
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From: "Gibs(Mi, Kurtis K (DNR)" <kurtis.gibson@aIaska.gov>
Date: Thu, 03 Jul 2008 07:25: 14 -0800
To: <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject: RE: STEVENS ANNOUNCEMENT TODAY
thank vou. you did wonderfully. Marty said Hickel was pretty tough, any indication from senator Stevens
regarding what he might say next week when he addresses the legislature? sure would be nice to hear
him say something positive about A6IA.
thanks again.
kkg
9/18/2009
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Unknown
From: Balash, Joseph R (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GR0UP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=JRBALASH1
Sent: Thursday, July 03, 2008 9:09 PM
To: '90V.sarah@yahoo.com'; Rutherford; Marty K (DNR); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Irwin; Tom E
(DNR)
Cc: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Subject Re: In-State Gas concept paper for Monda/s Press Conference
Sorry, I'm just a little on-edge after the past couple of days. This whole gasline
episode has been a long and exhausting ordeal .
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.coin <gov.sarah@yahoo.coiB>
To: Balash, Joseph R (GOV); Rutherford, Marty K (DNR); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Irwin, Tom
E (DNR)
Cc: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
Sent: Thu Jul 03 20:59:19 2008
Subject: Re: In-State Gas concept paper for Monday's Press Conference
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Sent from my BlacJcBerry® device from Cellular One
From: "Balash, Joseph R (GOV)" <30e.balash@alaska.gov>
Date: Thu, 03 Jul 2008 20:39:25 -0800
To: <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>; Rutherford, Marty K (DNR)<marty.rutherford@alaska.gov>; Perry,
Kristina Y (GOV)<kris.perry@alaska.gov>; Irwin, Tom E (DNR)<tom.irwin0alaska.gov>
CG: Leighow, Sharon W (60V)<sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: In-State Gas concept paper for Monday's Press Conference
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Governor,
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Joe
Original Message
From : gov . sarahSyahoo . com <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
To: Rutherford, Marty K (DNR) ; Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Irwin, Tom E (DNR)
Cc: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Balash, Joseph R (GOV)
Sent: Thu Jul 03 20:02:37 2008
Subject: Re: In-State Gas concept paper for Monday's Press Conference
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
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Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From: "Rutherford, Marty K (DNR) " <marty.rutherfordealaska.gov>
Date: Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:47:45 -0800
To: <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>; Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)<kris.perry@alaska.gov>
CC: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)<sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>; <joe. balash@alaska.gov>
Subject: In-State Gas concept paper for Monday's Press Conference
Governor, Kris,
Here is what I believe to be the ^'final" concept paper for the "In-State Gas" Conference
on Monday. This paper has the blessing of both ANGDA and ENSTAR and this is the concept
we arfe all working off. And, hopefully, their comments will be pegged off it as well.
The following people will be at the press event, although other representatives from the
entities may show-up:
ENSTAR:
Gene Dubay, Executive VP & COO for Continental Energy Systems (owner company of ENSTAR)
Colleen Starring, Regional VP for ENSTAR
ANGDA:
Scott Heyworth, Acting Chairman
Harold Heinze, CEO
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Administration:
Tom Irwin, DNR
Pat Galvin, DOR
Joe Balash, Gov's Ofc
Marcia Davis, DOR
Marty Rutherford, DNR
I have advised everyone that the press conference is scheduled for 1:00pm on Monday, July
7th, in your Anchorage Conference Room. They have also been advised that you will be
announcing this formation of a project development venture (a public/private partnership)
and will be laying out the concept, followed by Gene Dubay, Scott Heyworth and Harold
Heinze making brief statements. 1 have asked everyone to be at your offices about 15
minutes ahead of time as you may want to go into the Conference Room together.
I will be using this paper to put together some talking points for you. Governor. Should
you wish anything else, please let me know. My cell phone #: 317-4728.
Also, we have identified a series of people to pre-message this announcement to and we
will be making those calls on Sunday evening and early Monday.
Thanks for all your support. Governor, and for your recognition that dealing with in-state
gas needs is critical! It was a great insight that I believe will push the AGIA license
over the edge !
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Marty
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Re: Barrow travel Page 1 of 2
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.cx)m
Sent; Thursday, July 03, 2008 9: 1 5 PM
To: Nizich; Michael A (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: Fw: Ban-ow travel
Importance: High
Mike or Janice- can you chime in on the regs portion of this?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
From: "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)" <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
Date: Thu, 03 Jul 2008 21:10:25 -0800
To: <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Barrow travel
I explained ttiat to them. Hiey seemed more hung up on regs than anything. I am hoping for the best.
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@ydjoo.com <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
To: Leighow, Sharmi W (GOV); K Perry Yahoo <krisandcIark@yahoo.com>
Cc: Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Sent: Thu Jul 03 21 :04:20 2008
Subject: Fw: Barrow travel
Itta DID want the family there- itd be more offaisive to have NOT brought at least one of them to such a family-
oriented celebration.
Sent from my BlaclcBerry device from Cellular One
From: ftb907@yahoQ.com
Date: Fri, 4 Jul 2008 05:0551 +0000
To: GSarah<gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Barrow travel
Comparing Murki's travel is key here.
Also I bet Kris could get Mayor Itta or someone to indicate the desire and/or specific request from the community of
Bjhtow for the whole family.
This is of course ridiculous. The communis of Barrow was elated that you and Piper visited.
Sent from my Blackberry Device
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Date: Fri, 4 Jul 2008 04:55:00 +0000
To: Sharon Leighow<sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>; M Nizich<mike.nizich@alaska.gov>
9/18/2009
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Re: Bairow travel Page 2 of 2
CC: K Perry*ris.peny@alaska.gov>; Kel Goode<^ellyc@acsalaskajie1?>
Subject: Re: Bairow travel
Huh? Is he writing a stoiy on die First Family's invitation to attend a native celebration? The state only bwight one, one-way
ticket for only one other member of the First Family (only the return fit), as not all 7 of us attended, of course.
When we're invited to a family event I do road trips when possible, but Barrow aint a road trip. ITiey were thrilled at least
Piper could make it out of flie first family members.
And we didnt even spend the night so no hotel!
And my travel is 1/4 what Murk's was, despite having a large family that's always invited to all these Alaskan first family
events.
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From: Teighow, Sharon W (GOV)" <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
Date: Thu, 03 Jul 2008 20:14:16 -0800
To: <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>; Nizich, Michael A (GOV)<mike.ni2ich@alaska.gov>
CC: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)^s.pOTy@aIaska.gov>
Subject: Barrow travel
Govemor -
Just an FYI. I talked with Kyle Hopkms at length about First Family travel. He specifically asked about the Barrow trip and
why the state should pay for Piper's travel expenses. I explained at length that there is a certain obligation and expectation of
the First Family to participate in community activities and make public appearances. He said/ will say that I could not give a
specific regulation that spells out First Family travel guidelines. I told hhn that it is unfair to ask me for a specific regulation
- after hours - before a holiday and if necessary, I would call Nizich or Linda at home. He said that was walking out flie
door and he would let his editors know of my concerns. I insisted that he - attribute to me, that a regulation exists.
HopeJRilly, I will portr^ed accurately m the paper tomorrow. Thanks.
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
465-403 IJuneau
269-7450Anchorage
240-7943 cell
9/18/2009
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Page 1 of 2
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Thursday, July 03, 2008 9:17 PM
To: K Perry Yahoo; Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Cc: Nizich; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Re: Barrow travel
Great. Sharon- please have kyle call andy to verify this was a first family event, thus my 7-yr-old
did attend.
And flippin' a... do they need an explanation for Trig being there also, in his snugglie?
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From: krisandclark@yahoo.com
Date: Fri, 4 Jul 2008 05:17:44 +0000
To: Sarah Palin<gov.sarah@yahoo.com>; Sharon Leighow<sliaron.leighow@alaska.gov>
CC: Michael A (GOV) Nizich<mike.nizich@aIaska.gov>
Subject: Re: Barrow travel
I spoke to Andy Mack. He will brief Mayor Itta. He specifically recalls Mayor Itta's invitation to
the Governor and her family. The festival is very much a family event. He/Mayor Itta are ready
and willing to respond. Sharon, you can call Andy or have Kyle call him at |Privilegec
Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Date: Fri, 4 Jul 2008 05:04:20 +0000
To: Sharon Leighow<Sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>; K Perry Yahoo<krisandclark@yahoo.com>
CC: M Nizich<lnike.nizich@alaska.gov>
Subject: Fw: Barrow travel i
Itta DID want the family there- it'd be more offensive to have NOT brought at least one of them
to such a family-oriented celebration. |
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From: ftb907@yahoo.com
Date: Fri, 4 Jul 2008 05:05:21 +0000 I
To: GSarah<gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Barrow travel
Comparing Murki's travel is key here.
Also I bet Kris could get Mayor Itta or someone to indicate the desire and/or specific request
from the community of Barrow for the whole family.
This is of course ridiculous. The community of Barrow was elated that you and Piper visited.
9/18/2009
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Page 2 of 2
Sent from my Blackberry Device
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Date: Fri, 4 Jul 2008 04:55:00 +0000
To: Sharon Leighow<sharon.Ieighow@alaska.gov>; M Nizich<mike Jiizich@aIaska.gov>
CC: K Peny<kris.perry@aIaska.gov>; Kel Goode<kellyc@acsaIaska.net>
Subject: Re: Barrow travel
Huh? Is he writing a story on the First Family's invitation to attend a native celebration? The state only
bought one, one-way ticket for only one other member of the First Family (only the return fit), as not all
7 of us attended, of course.
When we're invited to a family event I do road trips when possible, but Barrow aint a road trip. They
were thrilled at least Piper could make it out of the first family members.
And we didn't even spend the night so no hotel!
And my travel is 1/4 what Murk's was, despite having a large family that's always invited to all these
Alaskan first family events.
Sent fi-om my BlackBerry device fi-om Cellular One
From: "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)" <diaron.leighow@alaska.gov>
Date: Thu, 03 Jul 2008 20:14:16 -0800
To: <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>; Nizich, Michael A (GOV)<mike.nizich@aIaska.gov>
CC: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)<kris.perTy@alaska.gov>
Subject: Barrow travel
Governor -
Just an FYI. I talked with Kyle Hopkins at length about First Family travel. He specifically asked
about the Barrow trip and why the state should pay for Piper's travel expenses. I explained at
length that there is a certain obligation and expectation of the First Family to participate in
community activities and make public appearances. He said/ will say that I could not give a
specific regulation that spells out First Family travel guidelines. I told him that it is unfair to ask
me for a specific regulation - after hours - before a holiday and if necessary, I would call Nizich or
Linda at home. He said that was walking out the door and he would let his editors know of my
concerns. I insisted that he - attribute to me, that a regulation exists.
Hopefully, 1 will portrayed acojrately in the paper tomorrow. Thanks.
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
465-40313uneau
269-74 SOAnchorage
240-7943 cell
9/18/2009
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Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Balash, Joseph R (GON/) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=JRBALASH]
Thursday, July 03, 2008 8:52 PM
'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'; Galvin; Patrick S (DOR); Rutherford; Marty K (DNR); Irwin; Tom E
(DNR)
Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Fw: Gov Palin to Announce In-State Natural Gas- 07.03.08
Governor,
We truly are on the verge of something spectacular for the State. Below is an Exchange
between myself and Scott Heyworth to illustrate the point.
Joe
Original Message
From: Scott Heyworth <heyworth@gci.net>
To: Balash, Joseph R (GOV)
Sent: Thu Jul 03 19:41:43 2008
Subject: Re: Gov Palin to Announce In-State Natural Gas- 07.03.08
Joe,
aw shucks tears in my eyes !
and back at ya thanks you for your help and assistance through out !!!!•!
"it ain't so easy!"
we are so "flippin" close!!!!!!!
i am so excited!
we are all going to make this happpen!
i love ray Gov!
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I
and thanks for the nod.
Harold is so excited and happy!
believe me !!!!!!
we are both just pretty formidable "bad cop, good cops",
for Alaska consumers and residents.
we are working with Colleen and Gene.
already.
just let us go to work.
any snags let us know.
see ya Monday.
i am bringing a bowl of popcorn ! ! ! ! !
lol.
your friend,
scott
Original Message
From: Balash, Joseph R (GOV) <mailto:joe.balash@alaska.gov>
To: heyworth@gci.net
Sent: Thursday, July 03, 2008 7:30 PM
Subject: Re: Gov Palin to Announce In-State Natural Gas- 07.03.08
Scott,
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Thank you for your help and enthusiasm over the past 48 hrs. I know this is all
happening quickly, but the opportunity is here and we want to seize it.
Thank you as well from one Alaskan to another for keeping the faith, so to speak.
We are so close to making some really exciting things happen ... thank you.
Joe
Original Message
From: Scott Heyworth <heyworth@gci.net>
To: Nick Stepovich <nstepo@hotmail.com>; Don Benson <dab@nhtiusa.com>; Kate Lamal
<kkl@gvea.com>; Robert Favretto <rcf@kenaichrysler.com>; Scott R Heyworth
<heyworth@gci.net>; sullivans51@aol.com <sullivans51@aol.coin>
Cc: Davis, Marcia R (DOR); joegriff@chugach.net <joeg:tiff@chugach.net>; Tony Izzo
<tizzo@gci.net>
Sent: Thu Jul 03 17:58:57 2008
Subject: Fw: Gov Palin to Announce In-State Natural Gas- 07.03.08
Dear Board Members:
Things are moving very, very quickly now.
ANGDA will be holding another Board Meeting on July 7th, Monday at 9 :30a. in. at our
Anchorage office. ,
You may attend in person or again via telephone conference call-in.
PLEASE plan to attend or call in.
It will mostly likely be about 30-45 minutes long.
ANGDA has , by law, legally noticed this Board Meeting.
We will be sending you the call-in phone numbers early Monday morning.
Meanwhile, enjoy this Fourth of July! !
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Best Wishes,
Scott
Subject: FW: MA-Governor Palin to Make Announcement Regarding In-State Natural Gas-
07.03.08
July 3, 2008
Governor Palin to Make Announcement Regarding In-State Natural Gas
Anchorage, Alaska - Governor Sarah Palin will make an announcement about in-state
natural gas in Anchorage on Monday.
For reporters who are unable to attend in person, a teleconference has been
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arranged.
Who:
Governor Sarah Palin
What:
In-State Gas Announcement
When:
Monday, July 7, 2008, 1 p.m.
Where:
Governor' s Conference Room
Atwood Bldg.
550 W. Seventh Ave.
Anchorage
Teleconference: 1-800-315-6338, access code 0707#
Contact:
Sharon Leighow (907) 240-7943
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Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Baiash, Joseph R (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP;CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=JRBALASHJ
Thursday, July 03, 2008 8:39 PM
'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'; Rutherford; Marty K (DNR); Perry; Kristlna Y (GOV); Irwin; Tom E
(DNR)
Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Re: in-State Gas concept paper for Monda/s Press Conference
Governor,
Privileged or Personal IVIaterial Redacted
Joe
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.coin <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
To: Rutherford, Marty K (DNR); Perry, Kristlna Y (GOV); Irwin, Toift E (DNR)
Cc: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) ; Baiash, Joseph R (GOV)
Sent: Thu Jul 03 20:02:37 2008
Slab j act: Re: In-State Gas concept paper for Monday's Press Conference
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Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
i Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From: "Rutherford, Marty K (DNR)" <marty.rutherfordaalaska.gov>
Date: Thu^ 03 Jul 2008 15:47:45 -0800
To: <gov.sarah0yahoo.com>; Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)<kris.perry@alaska.gov>
CC: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>; <joe.balash@alaska.gov>
Subject: In-State Gas concept paper for Monday's Press Conference
Governor, Kris,
Here is what I believe to be the "final" concept paper for the "In-State Gas" Conference
on Monday. This paper has the blessing of both ANGDA and ENSTAR and this is the concept
we are all working off. And, hopefully, their comments will be pegged off it as well.
The following people will be at the press event, although other representatives from the
entities may show-up:
ENSTAR:
Gene Dubay, Executive VP & COO for Continental Energy Systems (owner company of ENSTAR)
Colleen Starring, Regional VP for ENSTAR
ANGDA:
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Scott Heyworth, Acting Chaiiman
Harold Heinze, CEO
Administration :
Tom Irwin, DNR
Pat Galvin, DOR
Joe Balash, Gov's Ofc
Marcia Davis, DOR
Marty Rutherford, DNR
I have advised everyone that the press conference is scheduled for 1:00pm on Monday, July
7th, in your Anchorage Conference Room. They have also been advised that you will be
announcing this formation of a project development venture (a public/private partnership)
and will be laying out the concept, followed by Gene Dubay, Scott Heyworth and Harold
Heinze making brief statements. I have asked everyone to be at your offices about 15
minutes ahead of time as you may want to go into the Conference Room together.
I will be using this paper to put together some talking points for you. Governor. Should
you wish anything else, please let m6 know. My cell phone #: 317-4728.
Also, we have identified a series of people to pre-message this announcement to and we
will be making those calls on Sunday evening and early Monday.
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Thanks for all your support. Governor, and for your recognition that dealing with in-state
gas needs is critical! It was a great Insight that I believe will push the AGIA License
over the edge !
Marty
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Thursday, July 03, 2008 5:20 PM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Cc: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Re: NGA
Got it
Original Message
From: Janice Mason
To: Governor Sarah Palin
Cc: K Perry
Sent: Jul 3, 2008 5:19 PM
Subject: RE: NGA
The State pays for the NGA trip. RGA always has meetings around NGA but
I have never knovm RGA to pay for any portions of the actual travel to
NGA meetings. Janice
~ Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent: Thursday, July 03, 2008 2:31 PM
To: Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: NGA
Is NGA or the state paying for the NGA conf trip? Does the RGA pay for
any portion of it, as some of the functions are RGA-centric?
Sent from my BlackBerry{r) device from Cellular One
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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Re: In-State Gas concept paper for Monday's Press Conference Page 1 of 3
Unkno\Am
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Thursday, July 03, 2008 9:13 PM
To: Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Rutherford; Marty K (DNR); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Irwin; Tom E (DNR)
Cc: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: Re: In-State Gas concept paper for Monday's Press Conference
Ok, got it. I appreciate your take on this and I sincerely appreciate all your hard work on this, and
AGIA. It was interesting to watch Stevens the other day tibough in our pressor as he rolled out his
"energy plan" with caveats left and right explaining these were "ideas, proposals... needed to be
fleshed out in DC, etc," obviously having learned not to get himself in a box with some solid
PLAN that he'd later perhaps have to amend. We'v e rolled out things/timelines before that we
later had to amend, so with this Rnsf ar plan I'd like Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material F
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
From: "Balash, Joseph R (GOV)" <joe.balash@alaska.gov>
Date: Thu, 03 Jul 2008 2 1 :09: 1 7 -0800
To: <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>; Rutherford, Marty K (DNR)<marty.rutherford@alaska.gov>;
Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)<kris.perry@alaska.gov>; Irwin, Tom E (DNR)
<tom.irwin@alaska.gov>
CC: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)<sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: In-State Gas concept paper for Monday's Press Conference
Sony, Fm just a little on-edge after the past couple of days. This whole gasline episode has been a long and
exhausting ordeal.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
' Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
To: Balash. Joseph R (GOV); Rutherford, Marty K (DNR); Peny, Kristina Y (GOV); Irwin, Tom E (DNR)
Cc: Leighow, Sharrai W (GOV)
Sent: Thu Jul 03 20:59:19 2008
Subject: Re: In-State Gas concept paper for Monday's Press Conference
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Sent firom my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
From: "TBalash, Joseph R (GOV)" <joe.balash@alaska.gov>
Date: Thu, 03 Jul 2008 20:39:25 -0800
To: <gov.sarah{^ahoo.com>; Rutherford, Marty K (DNR)<martyjrutherford@alaska.gov>; Peny, Kristina Y
(GOV)<kris.peny@alaska.gov>; Irwin, Tom E (DNR)<tom.!rwin@alaska.gov>
CC: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV><sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: In-State Gas concept paper for Monday's Press Conference
9/18/2009
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Re: In-State Gas concept paper for Monday's Press Conference
Page 2 of 3
Governor,
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Joe
Original Message -- —
From: gov.sarah@y^oo.com <gov.sarah@yahoo.cam>
To: Rutherford, Marty K (DNR); Peiry, Kristina Y (GOV); Irwin, Tom E (DNR)
Cc: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Balash, Joseph R (GOV) •
Sent Tbiu Jul 03 20:02:37 2008
Subject Re: In-State Gas concept pe^r for Monday's Press Conference
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Sent from my Blackfierry device from Cellular One
From: "Rutherford, Marty K (DNR)" <marty.rutherford@alaska.gov>
Date: ITiu, 03 Jul 2008 15:47:45 -0800
To: <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>; Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)<kris.peny@alaska.gov>
CC: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)<sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>; <joe.balash@alaska.gov>
Subject: In-State Gas concept paper for Monday's Press Conference
Governor, Kris,
Here is what I believe to be the "finaT' concept paper for the "In-State Gas" Conference on Monday. This papa- has the
blessing of both ANGDA and ENSTAR and this is the concept we are all working off. And, hopefiilly, tiieir comments wiD
be pegged off it as well. The following people will be at the press event, although other representatives from the entities may
show-up:
ENSTAR:
Gene Dubay, Executive VP & COO for Continental Energy Systems (owner company of ENSTAR)
Colleen Starring, Regional VP for ENSTAR
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Re: In-State Gas concept paper for Monday's Press Conference Page 3 of 3
ANGDA:
Scott Heyworth, Acting Chairman
Harold Heinze, CEO
Administration:
Tom Irwin. DNR
PatGalvin,DOR
Joe Balash, Gov's Ofc
Marcia Davis, DOR
Marty Rutherford, DNR
I have advised everyone that fhe press conference is scheduled for 1 :00pm on Mond^, July 7th, in yoiff Anchorage
Conference Room. They have also been advised fliat you will be announcing this formation of a project develq)ment vraiture
(a public/private partnership) and will be laying out the concept, followed by Gene Dubay, Scott Heyworth and Harold
HeinzB making brief statements. I have asked everyone to be at your offices about 1 5 minutes ahead of time as you may
want to go into the Conference Room together.
I will be using this paper to put together some talking points for you, Governor. Should you wish anything else, please let me
know. My cell phone #: 317-4728.
Also, we have identified a series of people to pre-message this announcement to and we will be making those calls on Sunday
evening and early Monday.
"Ilianks for ail your support, Governor, and for your recognition that dealing with in-state gas needs is critical! It was a great
insight that I believe will push the AGIA License over die edge!
Marty
9/18/2009
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Thursday, July 03. 2008 5:19 PM
To: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: Re: Ear
Yes, I told Dan Fauske that I'd oblige(sp?) the guy (he's Fauske's buddy and had dared him
to ask me), and keep his streak streakin' ! He's done 7 gov's, I guess, and Fauske said
he didn't want the streak to be broken. So...
Whatever it takes to keep an ol' Alaskan tradition alive.
Original Message
From: Sharon Leighow
To: Governor Sarah Palin
Sent: Jul 3, 2008 5:18 PM
Subject: Ear
Governor-
Did you commit to a haircut at the captain cook barber shop? Apparently the old crusty
barber there has cut all of the govs hair except for you and cowper.
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From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Mason, Janice L (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=JLMASONJ
Thursday, July 03, 2008 8:40 AM
'Sarah Palin'
4th of July offer -
Importance:
High
Governor - Good Morning and Welcome to Sunny Juneau 1
I just received a phone call from the 4th of July Parade Committee here. They had heard
that you may be in town and would like to extend an offer to you. They have a 64
Thunderbird Convertible that is available for you to ride through the Parade in. You
would need to be available tomorrow morning at 10:30 a.m. to do this. Harrison Ford is
rumored to be here also (sighting at Baranof Hotel) and they have asked that he ride in
Parade but because of Security they say he has already left town.
I also just talked with Bob (ANC offi
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Unknown
From: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=KYPERRYl
Sent: Thursday, July 03, 2008 4:14 PM
To: Rutherford; Marty K (DNR); 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Cc: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Nklch; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Re: In-State Gas concept paper for Monday's Press Conference
Thanks Marty. I forwarded to Mike Nizich for you also.
Original Message
From: Rutherford, Marty K (DNR)
To: ExternalEmailgsp; Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Cc: Leighow, Sharon W {GOV) ; Balash, Joseph R (GOV)
Sent: Thu Jul 03 15:47:45 2008
Subject: In-State Gas concept paper for Monday's Press Conference
Governor, Kris,
Here is what I believe to be the "final" concept paper for the "In-State Gas" Conference
on Monday. This paper has the blessing of both ANGDA and ENSTAR and this is the concept
we are all working off. And, hopefully, their comments will be pegged off it as well.
The following people will be at the press event, although other representatives from the
entities may show-up:
ENSTAR:
Gene Dubay, Executive VP & COO for Continental Energy Systems (owner company of ENSTAR)
Colleen Starring, Regional VP for ENSTAR
ANGDA:
Scott Heyworth, Acting Chairman
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Harold Heinze, CEO
Administration:
Tom Irwin, DNR
Pat Galvin, DOR
Joe Balash, Gov's Ofc
Marcia Davis, DOR
Marty Rutherford, DNR
I have advised everyone that the press conference is scheduled for 1:00pm on Monday, July
7th, in your Anchorage Conference Room. They have also been advised that you will be
announcing this formation of a project development venture (a public/private partnership)
and will be laying out the concept, followed by Gene Dubay, Scott Heyworth and Harold
Heinze making brief statements. I have asked everyone to be at your offices about 15
minutes ahead of time as you may want to go into the Conference Room together.
I will be using this paper to put together some talking points for you. Governor. Should
you wish anything else, please let me know. My cell phone #: 317-4728.
Also, we have identified a series of people to pre-message this announcement to and we
will be making those calls on Sunday evening and early Monday.
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Thanks for all your support. Governor, and for your recognition that dealing with in-state
gas needs is critical! It was a great insight that I believe will push the AGIA License
over the edge!
Marty
PRA GSP01 0020325
Unknown
From: Colberg, Talis J (LAW) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=TJCOLBERG]
Sent: Thursday, July 03, 2008 2: 58 PM
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Subject: Parochial school tax exemption.
Dear governor palin. I just learned that judge Spaan have ruled in our favor in our
arguments to support a tax exemption for parochial schools. This is the one that the
Baptist temple was very interested in. The judge ruled that the statute for the exemption
is constitutional. Talis.
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Unknown
From:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent:
Thursday, July 03, 2008 2:31 PM
To:
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Cc:
Perry; KristinaY (GOV)
Subject:
NGA
Is NGA or the state paying for the NGA conf trip? Does the RGA pay for any portion of it,
as some of the functions are RGA-centric?
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Thursday, July 03, 2008 9:04 PM
To: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); K Perry Yahoo
Cc: Nizich; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Fw: Barrow travel
Itta DID want the family there- it'd be more offensive to have NOT brought at least one of them
to such a family-oriented celebration.
Sent from my BlackBerry device from CelMar One
From: ftb907(gyahoo.com
Date: Fri, 4 M 2008 05:05:21 +0000
To: GSarah<gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Barrow travel
Comparing Murki's travel is key here.
Also I bet Kris could get Mayor Itta or someone to indicate the desire and/or specific request
from the community of Barrow for the whole family.
This is of course ridiculous. The community of Barrow was elated feat you and Piper Arisited.
Sent from my Blackberry Device
From: gov.sarah(^ahoo.com
Date: Fri, 4 Jul 2008 04:55.00 +0000
To: Sharon Leighow<sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>; M Nizich<mike.nizich@alaska.gov>
CC: K Perry<kris.perry@alaska.gov>; Kel Goode<kellyc(gacsaIaska.net>
Subject: Re: Barrow travel
Huh? Is he writing a story on the First Family's invitation to attend a native celebration? The
state only bought one, one-way ticket for only one other member of the First Family (only the
return fit), as not all 7 of us attended, of course.
When we're invited to a family event I do road trips when possible, but Barrow aint a road trip.
They were thrilled at least Piper could make it out of the first family members.
And we didn't even spend die night so no hotel!
And my travel is 1/4 what Muric's was, despite having a large family that's always invited to all
these Alaskan first family events.
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From: "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)" <sharon.Ieighow(galaska.gov>
Date; Thu, 03 Jul 2008 20:14:1 6 -0800
To: <gov.sarah(^yahoo.com>; Nizich, Michael A (GOV)<mike.nizich@alaska.gov>
CC: Peny, Kristina Y (GOV)<kris.peny@alaskagov>
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Subject: Barrow travel
Governor -
Just an FYI. I talked with Kyle Hopkins at length about First Family travel./ He specifically asked
about the Barrow trip and why the state should pay for Piper's travel expenses. I explained at
length that there is a certain obligation and expectation of the First Family to participate In
community activities and make public appearances. He said/ will say that I could not give a
specific regulation that spells out First Family travel guidelines. I told him that it is unfair to ask
me for a specific regulation - after hours - before a holiday and if necessary, I would call Nizich or
Linda at home. He said that was walking out the door and he would let his editors know of my
concerns. I insisted that he - attribute to me, that a regulation exists.
Hopefully, I will portrayed accurately in the paper tomorrow. Thanks.
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
465-4031Juneau
269-7450Anchorage
240-7943 cell
9/18/2009
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1
I
Unknown
From: Perry. Kristina Y (GOV) [/O=S0A/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GR0UP/CN=REC1PIENTS/CN=KYPERRY]
Sent: Thursday, July 03, 2008 1 :00 PM
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Subject Re: Monday, press conf
I don't think they were really pushing it, only offering up the suggestion from Gene
Dubay. I will have them send what they have this afternoon.
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
To: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Sent: Thu Jul 03 12:54:04 2008
Subject: Re: Monday, press conf
Yep. I don't like the sterile enviro in the conf room but I really dislike idea of Enstar
locale. Why would they have wanted it there?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
From: "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>
Date: Thu, 03 Jul 2008 12:51:35 -0800
To: <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Monday, press conf
Enstar offered. And that is exactly what I mentioned, thus the controlled participation
reference. Thinking more about it, it would probably be even better to have in your conf
room to emphasize the involvement of the state in bringing this to fruition.
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
To: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Sent: Thu Jul 03 12:44:57 2008
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Subject: Rer Monday, press conf
Ununmm, that's Thayer and that other lobbyist. Why would they want it there? Enstar isn't
the only company that could build the bullet line, is what they told me.
Original Message
From: K Perry
To: Governor Sarah Palin
Sent: Jul 3, 2008 12:46 PM
Subject: Monday, press conf
Joe and Marty are inquiring about having it at Enstar as opposed to your conf room.
They'll make sure to control the participation. Is that ok?
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Thursday, July 03, 2008 5:28 PM
To: Ruaro; Randall P (GOV)
Cc: Nizich; Michael A (GOV); Kim; Anna C (GOV)
Subject: Re: Status report and recommendations
Got it thanks!
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From: "Ruaro, Randall P (GOV)" <randalI.ruaro(galaska.gov>
Date: Thu, 03 Jul 2008 1 7:29:24 -0800
To: Sarah Palin<gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
CC: Nizich, Michael A (GOV)<mike.mzich@alaska.gov>; Kim, Anna C (GOV)
<anna.kim@alaska.gov>
Subject: Status report and recommendations
Governor.
Anna and I have finished meetings with the second team of experts on the grants to utilities legislation. I
am working now on a status report and recommendations on all remaining open policy items related to
legislation for the special session. I should have that to you by the morning.
Steve Haagensen may send you an e-mail on some of the issues. You may want to wait until you receive
our status report and recommendations before responding to him.
Thanks,
Randy
9/18/2009
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Thursday, July 03, 2008 8:03 PM
To: Rutherford; Marty K (DNR); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Itwin; Tom E (DNR)
Cc: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Balash; Joseph R (GOV)
Subject: Re: In-State Gas concept paper fo r Monday's Press Conf erence
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From: "Rutherford, Marty K (DNR)" <marty,rutherford(gaIaska.gov>
Date: Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:47:45 -0800
To: <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>; Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)<kris.perry@alaska.gov>
CC: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)<sharon.leighow(^aska.gov>; <joe.balash@alaska.gov>
Subject: In-State Gas concept paper for Monday's Press Conference
Governor, Kris,
Here is what I believe to be the "final" concept paper for the "In-State Gas" Conference on Monday. This
paper has the bfessing of both ANGDA and ENSTAR and this is the concept we are all working off. And,
hopefully, their comments will be pegged off it as well. The following people will be at the press event,
although other representatives from the entities may show-up:
ENSTAR:
Gene Dubay, Executive VP & COO for Continental Energy Systems (owner company of ENSTAR)
Colleen Starring, Regional VP for ENSTAR
ANGDA:
Scott Heyworth, Acting Chainnan
Harold Heinze, CEO
Administration:
Tom Inwin, DNR
PatGalvin,DOR
Joe Balash. Gov's Ofc
Marcia Davis, DOR
Marty Rutherford, DNR
I have adwsed everyone that the press conference is scheduled for 1:00pm on Monday, July T***, in your
Anchorage Conference Room. They have also been advised that you will be announcing this formation of
a project development venture (a public/private partnership) and will be laying out the concept, followed
by Gene Dubay, Scott Heyworth and Harold Heinze making brief statements. I have asked everyone to
be at your offices about 1 5 minutes ahead of time as you may want to go into the Conference Room
together.
I will be using this paper to put together some talking points for you, Govemor. Should you wish anything
else, please let me know. My cell phone #: 317-4728.
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i Also, we have identified a series of people to pre-message this announcement to and we will be making those
I calls on Sunday evening and early Monday.
Thanks for all your support, Governor, and for your recognition that dealing with in-state gas needs is critical! It
! was a great insight that I believe will push the AGIA License over the edge!
Marty
9/18/2009
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Re: In-State Gas concept paper for Monday's Press Conference
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Unknown
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Thursday, July 03, 2008 8:59 PM
To: Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Rutherford; Marty K (DNR); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Irwin; Tom E (DNR)
Cc: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: Re: In-State Gas concept paper for Monday's Press Conference
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
From: "Balash, Joseph R (GOV)" <joe.balash(galaska.gov>
Date: Thu, 03 Jul 2008 20:39:25 -0800
To: <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>; Rutherford, Marty K (DNR)<marty .rutherford@alaska.gov>;
Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)<kris.perry@aiaska.gov>; Irwin, Tom E (DNR)
<tom.irwin@alaska.gov>
CC: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)<sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: In-State Gas concept paper for Monday's Press Conference
Governor,
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Joe
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
To: Rutherford, Marty K (DNR); Pen^, Kristina Y (GOV); Irwin, Tom E (DNR)
Cc: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Balash, Joseph R (GOV)
Sent: Thu Jul 03 20:02:37 2008
Subject: Re: In-State Gas concept p^g- for Monday's Press Conference
9/18/2009
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Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From: "Rutherford, Marty K (DNR)" <jnarty jutherford@alaska.gov>
Date: Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:47:45 -0800
To: <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>; Perry, Kristina Y {GOV)<kris.peny@alaska.gov>
CC: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)<sharon Jeighow@aIaska.gov>; <joe.balash@alaska.gov>
Subject: In-State Gas concept paper for Monday's Press Conference
Governor, Kris,
Here is what,] believe to be the "final" concept paper for the "In-State Gas" Cooference on Monday. This paper has the
blessing of both ANGDA and ENSTAR and this is (he concept we are all working off. And, hopefully, their comments will
be pegged off it as well. The following people will be at the press event, although other representatives from the entities may
show-up:
ENSTAR:
Gene Dubay, Executive VP & COO for Continental Energy Systems (owner company of ENSTAR)
Colleen Starring, Regifflial VP for ENSTAR
ANGDA:
Scott Heyworth, Acting Chairman
Harold Heinze, CEO
Administration:
Tom Irwm, DNR
Pat Galvin, DOR
Joe Balash, Gov's Ofc
Marcia Davis, DOR
Marty Rutherford, DNR
I have advised everyone that the press conference is scheduled for 1 :00pm on Monday, July 7th, in your Anchorage
Conference Room. They have also been advised that you will be announcing this fonnation of a project development venture
(a public/private partnership) and will be laying out the concept, followed by Gene Dubay, Scott Heyworth and Harold
Heinze making brief statements. I have asked everyone to be at your offices about 15 minutes ahead of time as you may
want to go into the Conference Room togeflier.
9/1 8/2009
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Re: In-State Gas concept paper for Monday's Press Conference Page 3 of 3
I wfll be using this paper to put together some talking points for you. Governor. Should you wish anything else, please let me
know. My cell phone #: 317-4728.
Also, we have identified a series of people to pre-message this announcement to and we will be making those calls on Sunday
evening and early Monday.
Thanks for all your support. Governor, and for your recognition that dealing with in-state gas needs is critical! It was a great
insight Aat 1 believe will push the AGIA License over the edge!
Marty
9/18/2009
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Thursday, July 03, 2008 8:55 PM
To: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Nizich; MichaeJ A (GOV)
Cc: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Kel Goode
Subject: Re: Barrow travel
Importance: High
Huh? Is he writing a story on the First Family's invitation to attend a native celebration? The
state only bought one, one-way ticket for only one other member of the First Family (only the
return fit), as not all 7 of us attended, of course.
When we're invited to a family event I do road trips vihen possible, but Barrow aint a road trip.
They were thrilled at least Piper could make it out of the first family members.
And we didn't even spend the night so no hotel!
And my travel is 1/4 what Murk's was, despite having a large family that's always invited to all
these Alaskan first family events.
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From: "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)" <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
Date: Thu, 03 Jul 2008 20:14:16 -0800
To: <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>; Nizich, Michael A (GOV)<mike.nizich@alaska.gov>
CC: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)<kris.perry@alaska.gov>
Subject: Barrow travel
Governor -
Just an FYI. I talked with Kyle Hopkins at length about First Family travel. He specifically
asked about the Barrow trip and why the state should pay for Piper's travel expenses. I
explained at length that there is a certain obligation and expectation of the Rrst Family to
participate in community activities and make public appearances. He said/ will say that I
could not give a specific regulation that spells out First Family travel guidelines. I told him
that it is unfair to ask me for a specific regulation - after hours - before a holiday and if
necessary, I would call Nizich or Linda at home. He said that was walking out the doOr and
he would let his editors know of my concerns. I insisted that he - attribute to me, that a
regulation exists.
Hopefully, I will portrayed accurately in the paper tomorrow. Thanks.
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
465-4031Juneau
269-7450 Anchorage
240-7943 cell
9/18/2009
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AVEC Fuel Crisis Page 1 of 1
Unknown
From: Meera Kohler [mkohler@avec.org]
Sent: Thursday, July 03, 2008 4:33 PM
To: Palin; Sarah H (GOV)
Cc: Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Haagenson; Steven H (AIDEA); Notti; Emil R (CED); McBride; Rhonda
(GOV); Nizich; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: AVEC Fuel Crisis
importance: IHigh
«Governor re Fuel Crisis.doc»
Dear Governor Palin,
Please see the attached letter from AVEC regarding our Immediate and dire fuel crisis.
I await your swiftest response.
Sincerely,
Meera Kohler
Meera Kohler
President/CEO
Alaska Village Elecfric Cooperative, Inc.
4831 Eagle Street
Anchorage, Alaska 99503
Voice: (907) 565-5531
Fax:(907)562-4086
Email: mkohler@avec.org
This e-mail message has been scamied for Viruses and Content and cleared by M ailMarshal
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From: Nancy Berland [Icc1 1 ©aptalaska.netj
Sent: Thursday. July 03, 2008 2-.27 PM
To: Swanton; Charles O (DFG)
Cc: Taylor, Kenton P (DFG); Lloyd; Denby S (DFG); Palin; Sarah H (GOV); Crome; Cora J (GOV);
Brookover; Thomas E (DFG)
Subject: transparent, accountable state agencies
Dear Charlie,
Lynn Canal Conservation has been advocating protecting the outstanding salmon spawning and
rearing habitat inside the Alaska Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve from preventable impacts from
32-passenger twin 1 50 horsepower commercial jet boat tours since 2000. Our past involvement
is well documented in the administrative record.
Having a scientific basis is key to good decision-making. Providing ihe public with that
scientific basis is good policy and makes for transparent accountable government.
The 2008 ADFG recommendations for the commercial jet boat tour route are the first from the
Palin administration, and represent a significant departure from the precautionary management
of past ADFG recommendations. Since April 29, LCC has unsuccessfiilly tried to ascertain
ADFG's scientific basis for those recommendations through a series of 3 records requests. As of
today. My 3, we are no closer to learning tiiat basis than we were on April 29.
What we have learned is that "there is not a central file system within the department containing
a single or central Chilkat River file for 2008." That the individual who was central to decision-
making stated "existing public records will likely not provide answers to the specific questions
posed in your requests for scientific rationale." That tiie local ADFG ofSce - even though it was
involved in formulating the recommendations - has been instructed not to provide us with
information and instead we must go through Anchorage.
Since ADFG seems xmable/unwilling to provide its scientific basis, can we correctly assume that
there was no scientific basis upon which ADFG reversed precautionary management of some of
the best salmon habitat inside the Preserve, and Southeast Alaska?
Nancy Berland
Conservation Director
9/18/2009
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yatK>o.com
Sent: Thursday. July 03, 2008 2:24 PM
To; Irwin; Tom E (DNR)
Subject: Re: Yukon Crew In CA Picture
Of course! They rock!
Sent from my BlackBerty® device from Cellular One
From: "Irwin, Tom E (DNR)" <tom.irwin@alaska.gov>
Date: Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:35:20 -0800
To: <gov.sarah@yahoo.coni^
Subject: Re: Yukon Crew In CA Picture
Can I have your permission to share this with our &e crews? ThQf would love it. No pressure. Thanks. Tom
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.coni <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
To: frwin, Tom E (DNR); Nizich, Michael A (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Sent Wed Jul 02 20:49:00 2008
Subject: Re: Yukon Crew In CA Picture
I'm jealous! (Not to be w/Amold, but to be w/ow fire crew!)
Sent from my BlackBeny® device from CeDular One
From: "Irwin, Tom E (DNR)" <tom.irwm@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 02 Jul 2008 11:37:52 -0800
To: <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>; Nizich, Michael A (GOV)<mike.nizich@alaska.gov>; Peny, Kristina Y (GOV)
<kris.peny@alaska.gov>
CC: Invin, Tom E (DNR)<tom.irwin@alaska.gov>
Subject: Fw: Yukon Crew In CA Picture
Governor, you will enjoy this. Alaska fire fighters helping in Ca. Tom
Original Message
Fn»n: Maisch, John C (DNR)
To: Irwin, Tran E (DNR); Lefebvre, Richard A (DNR)
Cc: Brown. Dean N pNR); Wilcock, Lynn R (DNR)
Sent: Wed Jul 02 11 :26:27 2008
Subject: Yukon Crew In CA Picture
Tom and Dick,
Thought you might enjoy this picture of some the Yukon crew with Governor S. in CA. Our season is very slow, so
we have been sending resources to the L-48 as we determine there is not a need to retain tSxesn in state. So far we
have sent 19 crews, 15 of which are village Type II crews; the others are agency Type I or Type IIA crews. In
addition we have 73 DDF staff on assignment and fte Interagency Type I IMT goes to number fflie oa the rotation
list this Friday.
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Once we are thru the 4th. of July holiday, we may release additional resources. I will keep you posted
Chris
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Thursday, July 03, 2008 9:35 AM
To: Colberg; Talis J (LAW)
Subject: Re: OTWTRS Appeal - SCt Oral Argument
Got it. Thanks
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From: "Colberg, Talis J (LAW)" <talis.colberg@alaska.gov>
Date: Thu, 03 Jul 2008 09:30:42 -0800
To: <gov.sarah(^ahoo.com>
Subject: FW: 07WTiG Appeal - SCt Oral Argument
Dear Governor Palin, You probably already have it, if not here is the state supreme court decision from
this morning. The Lt Gov.'s decision to allow Water 3 on the ballot based on our advice was affinned.
The matter will go to the voters. The mining industry will not be happy. The anti-Pebble people will
probably be happy. Talis
From: Barnhill, Michael A (LAW)
Sent: Thursday, July 03, 2008 9:09 AM
To: Barnhill, Michael A (LAW); DeYoung, Jan H (LAW); Tillery, Craig J (LAW); Leonard, Cameron M
(LAW); Heese, Ruth Hamilton (LAW); Gordon, Nancy R (LAV\0; Hooley, Jason M (GOV); Pullins, Jay D
(GOV); Pamell, Sean R (GOV); Grace, Joanne M (LAW); Felix, Sarah J (LAW); Colberg, Talis J (LAW);
Jones, David T (LAW); Fenumiai, Gail M (GOV)
Subject: RE: 07WTR3 ^pp^\ - SCt Oral Argument
The Supreme Court issued an order in this case today sustaining Judge Blankenship's ruling that
07WTR3 is appropriate for the ballot (attached). A decision will follow later.
The Court rejected all of the challenges to 07WTR3 (interpretation, appropriation, special legislation, and
ballot summary and statement of cost).
MikeB.
From: Barnhill, Michael A (LAW)
Sent; Tuesday, June 17, 2008 10:06 AM
To: DeYoung, Jan H (LAW); Tillery, Craig J (LAW); Leonard, Cameron M (LAW); Heese, Ruth Hamilton
; (LAW); Gordon, Nancy R (LAW); Hooley, Jason M (GOV); Pullins, Jay D (GOV); Parnell, Sean R (GOV);
i Grace, Joanne M (LAW); Felix, Sarah J (LAW); Colberg, Talis J (LAW); Jones, David T (LAW)
I Subject: 07WTR3 Appeal ~ SQ Oral Argument
j Here's the story in today's paper
I http://www.adn.com/money/storv/438671.html
1 Here's my summary:
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Thank you everyone for the huge amount of effort you all have put into this year-long effort. I could not have done
it without each of you, particularly Joanne and Dave on the opinions and briefs, and the advisory team (Craig,
Ruth and Cam) \«ho ultimately became my moot court on everything from beginning to end. Thank you, thank
you, fliank you!!
Now on to the mixing zone initiative litigation. Our first brief is due in September!
MikeB.
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Thursday, July 03, 2008 9:28 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: Re: 4th of July offer -
Thanks J. I'll be wherever they need me (and the kids) to be at 10:30.
Thanks so much for letting Jace pick up Willow!
Do u know what time fireworks are tonight?
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From: "Mason, Janice L (GOV)" <janice.mason@alaska.gov>
Date: Thu, 03 Jul 2008 08:40:09 -0800
To: Sarah Palin<gov.sarah@yahoo.coin>
Subject: 4th of July offer -
Governor - Good Morning and Welcome to Sunny Juneau!
I just received a phone call from the 4* of July Parade Committee here. They had heard that you may be
in town and would like to extend an offer to you. They have a 64 Thunderbird Convertible that is available
for you to ride through the Parade in. You would need to be available tomorrow morning at 10:3Q a.m. to
do this. Hamson Ford is rumored to be here also (sighting at Baranof Hotel) and they have asked that he
ride in Parade but because of Security they say he has already left town.
t also just talked with Bob (ANC office) and he checked on the Caravan for July 20. This would be from
Wasilla Airstrip to the Fairbanks Picnic and then to Chena Hot Springs. The Caravan is available at that
time. From Wasilla to Fairbanks is approximately 1 .5 hours. Fairbanks to Chena Hot Springs is 20
minutes. The plane can overnight or come back the same evening.
Thanks, Janice
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Thursday, July 03, 2008 9:29 AM
To: Rowland; Mindy B (GOV)
Cc: Goode; Kelly C (GOV)
Subject: Re: Cottipiiment for You
It's so good to be here! I'm excited for the festiA^ties tomorrow, too.
And wow, what a nice message from Carl. Barrow was a great trip - interesting, educational,
friendly and fim! I wish we could do more of that.
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From : "Rowland, Mindy B (GOV)" <mindy .rowland@alaska.gov>
Date: Thu, 03 Jul 2008 09:05:53 -0800
To: <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
CC: Goode, Kelly C (GOV)<kelly.goode@alaska.gov>
Subject: Compliment for You
Hi Govemor.
Representative Gatto emailed me this morning to say that you left a very positive impression on both him
and the residents of Barrow when you visited earlier this weei<. I thought you would like to hear what he
had to say. You can tefl me all about goose head soup one of these days.
Take care and welcome back to Juneau. If s another beautiful day so far, I'll cross my fingers that it holds
out while you're here.
-Mindy
Dear Mindy,
I thought you would like to pass on to the governor my obsen/ations from Barrow where the
governor addressed the
Whaling Festival (Nalukataq) ceremonies. I hope I got the Native name conect but for all I know I might
be referring to whale Intestines, t am sure the whaling museum is the Inupiat Heritage Center and the
college is the llisagvik, so I got at least a couple names right. Sarah spoke with great humility when
referring to the whale boat captains and crews and to the elders, the mayor, a lew other distinguished
persons and every one who was there. I can say without any question that the Banowites (another long
shot) ttiought very highly of her willingness to attend their ceremony, her grace in giving so much credit to
them, and herwantith and sincerity. I did not observe a single dissenting face, and I looked hard. Her
efforts were well noticed and wildly appreciated, by them, and by many but not all of my colleagues.
Some legislators simple are just too crabby. Many thanks from her fellow valleyite (hope that's right.)
When you get a chance, ask her about goose head soup!
Sincerely,
Rep. Carl Gatto
Mindy Rowland
Eteputy Legislative EHrector
Office of Govemor Sarah Palin
465-4021
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Thursday, July 03. 2008 9: 14 AM
To: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Cc: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: Fw: 4th of July offer -
importance: High
K- We can fly to fairbanks and Chena.. Janice do u know how many can squeeze into that
caravan?
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From: "Mason, Janice L (GOV)" <janice.mason(^alaska.gov>
Date: Thu, 03 Jul 2008 08:40:09 -0800
To: Sarah Palin<gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject: 4th of July offer -
Governor- Good Morning and Welcome to Sunny Juneau!
I just received a phone call from the 4*'' of July Parade Committee here. They had heard tiiat youmay be
in town and would like to extend an offer to you. They have a 64 Thunderbird Convertible that is available
for you to ride through the Parade in. You would need to be available tomorrow morning at 1 0:30 a.m. to
do this. Harrison Ford is mmored to be here also (sighting at Baranof Hotel) and they have asked that he
ride in Parade but because of Security they say he has already left town.
I also just talked with Bob (ANC office) and he checked on the Caravan for July 20. This would be from
V\fasilla Airstrip to the Fairbanks Picnic and then to Chena Hot Springs. The Caravan is available at that
time. From Wasilla to Fairbanks is approximately 1.5 hours. Fairbanks to Chena Hot Springs is 20
minutes. The plane can overnight or come back the same evening.
Thanks, Janice
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1
Unknown
From: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV) [/O=S0A/0U=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=KYPERRY]
Sent: Thursday, July 03, 2008 8:53 AM
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'; Gibson; Kurtis K (DNR)
Subject: Re: STEVENS ANNOUNCEMENT TODAY
Mike and I met w/Marty and Joe yesterday and filled them in. Showed them Sheffield's
talking points and Britta was getting a copy to her on not only that but the summary from
Steven's press conf.
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov.sarahSyahoo. com>
To: Gibson, Kurtis K (DNR); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Sent: Thu Jul 03 08:00:02 2008
Subject: Re: STEVENS ANNOUNCEMENT TODAY
I think he'll say something along the lines: "I don't care who builds the gasline, just
get it built".
Marty and Tom were amazingly patient w Wally. It seemed that Malcolm learned a few things
and perhaps will be able to explain more to Wally. He repeated that they'd have to "study
further" some of the. things we were telling him. He (and later Sheffield) both acted
surprised and unbelieving when we said in-state IS priority - as big line is built of
course we'll facilitate spur and/or bullet. They thought we were so locked in w big line
there was no chance for LNG.
Also, Sheffield had heard we're prohibited from talking to anyone but TC once they're
licensed. He brought up Lesil's mediation idea and insisted we need to consider this, but
not with an outside mediator (instead that would be me)... I told him the day after TC is
licensed we DO sit down with them, the producers... all the players. We won't mandate
partnerships but can facilitate. And I told him Hal had already agreed to that, as had
Mulva, and I'd assume at least BP would join in too, probably Exxon, and why not
independents too? He was shocked that we'd already thought of that and were planning it -
and we were certainly not prohibited from doing so. He used the term "travesty" when
referring to this assumed gag order. Kris has Sheffield's talking points that he left with
us, I'll ask her to get those to you, Tom, Marty, Meg.
Thanks again!
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From: "Gibson, Kurtis K (DNR)" <kurtis.gibson@alaska.gov>
Date: Thu, 03 Jul 2008 07:25:14 -0800
To: <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
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Subject: RE: STEVENS ANNOUNCEMENT TODAY
thank you, you did wonderfully. Marty said Hickel was pretty tough, any indication from
senator Stevens regarding what he might say next week when he addresses the legislature?
sure would be nice to hear him say something positive about AGIA.
thanks again.
kkg
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.saraheyahoo.com]
Sent: Wed 7/2/2008 7:22 PM
To: Gibson, Kurtis K (DNR)
Subject: Re: STEVENS ANNOUNCEMENT TODAY
Good point. I'm keeping that in mind re: speculators.
Thanks so much for today! Hickel was tempered, so was Sheffield. We'll cross our fingers
that they'll chill until after the AGIA vote.
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From: "Gibson, Kurtis K (DNR)" <kurtis.gibson@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 02 Jul 2008 10:15:41 -0800
To : ExternalEmailgsp<gov. sarahgyahoo . com>
Subject: RE: STEVENS ANNOUNCEMENT TODAY
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Oh yeah, one other thing. Sen. Stevens will talk about energy speculators. I'm a former
trader of energy commodities and, to put it diplomatically, I think there's room to argue
whether or not they are the root of the problem. That said, it's safe to say that the
goings on among energy speculators bear examination (at times like this everything does
bear examination, right?) .
Good luck!
kkg
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2008 7:04 AM
To: Stapleton, Meghan N (DNR)
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Gibson, Kurtis K (DNR); Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Mason,
Janice L (GOV)
Subject: Re: STEVENS ANNOUNCEMENT TODAY
Didn't know time nor place; Still, if TS wants me there I'd be there,.. Where is it?
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From: "Stapleton, Meghan N (DNR)" <meghan.stapleton@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 02 Jul 2008 07:01:05 -0800
To: <gov.sa:rah@yahoo.com>
CC: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)<kris.perry@alaska.gov>; Gibson, Kurtis K
(DNR)<kurtis.gibson@alaska.gov>; Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>;
Mason, Janice L (GOV)<janice.mason@alaska.gov>
Subject: RE: STEVENS ANNOUNCEMENT TODAY
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Does the time matter with your schedule - his presser is at 11am.
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent: Wed 7/2/2008 6:38 AM
To; Stapleton, Meghan N (DNR)
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Gibson, Kurtis K (DNR) ; Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: Re: STEVENS ANNOUNCEMENT TODAY
Btw, I wonder if this is why Begich tried to reach me yesterday. I left a voice mail w him
in returning his call.
Anyway, if TS chooses not to have me participate at his press conf, let's do our presser w
your comments below;
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From: "Stapleton, Meghan N (DNR)" <meghan.stapleton@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 02 Jul 2008 06:24:54 -0800
To: ExternalEmailgsp<gov.sarahSyahoo.com>
CC: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)<kris.perry@alaska.gov>; Gibson, Kurtis K
(DNR) <kurtis.gibson@alaska.gov>; Stapleton, Meghan N (DNR)<meghan.stapletpn@alaska.gov>;
Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)<sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
Subject: STEVENS ANNOUNCEMENT TODAY
Governor,
Good morning! I wanted to make sure that you received this information, as Katz sent to
your GOV sponsored email address and not the yahoo address. Kurt and I were pulled into
this conversation yesterday and began working an independent stream to get information to
you. I hope that we are adding to your knowledge and not repeating information that you
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already have.
The note below and the attached are in preparation for this morning and any potential
questions you receive regarding Senator Stevens' energy announcement this morning. The
first attachment entitled "Senator Stevens Visit kkg" is a set of talking points /
statement that you could make regarding the energy announcement today. The second
attachment entitled "Stevens Conversation" reflects the notes / outline I made following
several conversations yesterday with Stevens' staffers, including his energy policy
coordinator, his deputy chief of staff, and some of his communications folks. I don't know
if you agree with everything the Senator is going to announce but the notes reflect what
he will announce today.
The bottomline in all this is how incredibly excited his staffers were to be speaking with
someone from your office other than Katz. Based upon their reaction, they see your offices
in Alaska as different and more personally reflective of you than John Katz who is
absolutely wonderful, but an expected and necessary relationship. I used to converse with
them (communications side) and they said that no one's called them to discuss matters
other than Katz on a daily basis, and they were excited that your office was reaching out
again and engaging them. It should be a positive experience today and no need for any
defensive talk or action.
When I called the Senator's office, I mentioned that I was interested in the Senator's
specific remarks today because you were most likely going to be contacted and wanted to be
able to make positive comments about the Senator's efforts and see how we could work
together. They were thrilled and immediately the calls came in with the specifics and even
asking questions of you: do you have any ideas to encourage fuel efficiency /
transportation cost effectiveness on the stateside? And do you know if nuclear power is
prohibited in the state and is there anything we can do to work on that?
At this point, we need direction from you as to what you'd like to do. If you wanted to
stand with the Senator during the press conference, we can push for that and arrange that
as they first mentioned that as an option yesterday and I merely said that I wasn't
prepared to speak to your schedule and didn't even know if you were in town. Would you
like to attend the press conference? Would you like to issue a press statement or a press
release touting his plan (we'll have someone at the press conference to ensure that the
Senator stays with his comments)? Or would you just like to wait for press calls and
handle it that way?
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Once you know the direction, I'll work up something for you and assist Sharon in meeting
your goals for today. ^
Thank you. Governor.
Meghan
From: John Katz [mailto:jwkat2@AIASKADC.org]
Sent: Wed 7/2/2008 4:53 AM
To: Stapleton, Meghan N (DNR)
S'^vf^^i'^' f,^"*^ f^°^ sponsored); Balash, Joseph R (GOV) ; Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Gibson,
,;^^„^^ f. ,'? ^' Rutherford, Marty K (DNR); Nizich, Michael A (GOV); Hughes, Rosanne D
(GOV); Kelly, Russell T (GOV); Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: CONFIDENTIAL: Governor & Stevens
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Welcome back. It will be good to work with you again.
I'm not sure where to start. It appears that an awful lot of people are now involved in
these dynamics.
Senator Stevens sent me an email two days ago asking me to consult with the Governor on a
few specific points. I have responded twice to him by email, and he replied last night.
He has not been copying his staff on our email exchange. So, I haven't either.
I'll summarize my communications with him, the Governor, and the gas team as follows -
* The Senator wants to work with the Governor on a bi-partisan basis to develop an
energy policy that addresses national and state concerns.
* He may want to speak to the Legislature, and the Governor doesn't seem to have a
problem with this. This could be as early as July 10th.
* The Senator wants to point to Alaska as a good case history for how petroleum
dollars can be used to address short and long-term needs. Right now, the cost of energy
in urban and rural Alaska.
* The Governor asked me to emphasize the high priority we attached to in-state
production and use of natural gas, and I have.
* The gas team asked me to mention that', next Monday, the Governor will announce a
two-step, public/private partnership to provide affordable natural gas to the railbelt.
* The Governor and the gas team asked me to emphasize the value of AGIA and the hope
that we can work with the Senator on this.
* This morning, I received a very warm email from the Senator. He did not comment
specifically on all of the points I raised. However, he clearly wants to work with the
State and the Legislature on a friendly, bi-partisan basis.
A couple of other points. Much of the Senator's outline is premised on opening ANWR and
using the revenues therefrom. Circumstances are changing slowly for the better. However,
the Democratic leadership in Congress appears adamantly opposed to opening ANWR or more of
the OCS.
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We have fought for federal DCS revenue sharing with states for years and have come close
on prior occasions. In the current budget climate, this appears to be a tough sell.
I hope this helps. Please let me know if you need anything more.
p.s. I have copied everyone who is working on these issues so that we are all aware of
what has occurred thus far. Please keep in confidence.
John W. Katz
Director of State/Federal Relations
and Special Counsel to the Governor
jwkatz@alaskadc.org <mailto:jwkatz@alaskadc.org>
(202)624-5858
>» On 7/2/2008 at 1:25 AM, in message
<2E222297579BD54CBF7BFB95C542C28ECE782A@SOAANCMSG03.soa.alaska.gov>, "Stapleton, Meghan N
(DNR)" <meghan.stapleton@alaska.gov> wrote:
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John,
Good morning!
First of all, I am back assisting the Governor with Gasline Coinmunications . So, hello
again !
Secondly, in that capacity, Kurt Gibson (Member of Gasline Team / Division of Oil S Gas)
and I have been working on potential talking points for the Governor if she's asked about
the Senator's energy plans or if she's asked to participate in the press conference.
Earlier today, I reached out to some of those on his staff that I know and they were
incredibly receptive to assisting us and pleased that someone from Alaska actually called
them to say hello and ask for information. One even suggested that the Governor might
stand with the Senator which probably doesn't even work with her schedule, but I don't
know. At this point, we're treating this press conference as something she may have to
respond to and we'd like to do so in a positive manner.
Kris Perry said that you've also got information that no one else has regarding the bullet
line. And so as I put the talking points together and outline my conversation with his
office, I was wondering if you could check against your information and add to it.
Ideally, you and I would have this done by 10am ish, if that works with your schedule, so
that the Governor can look at this first thing in the morning.
Thanks so much,
Meghan
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From: Rutherford, Marty K(DNR)[/0=SOA/0U=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=MKRUTHERFORDI
Sent: Thursday, July 03, 2008 8:24 AM
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Cc: Irwin; Tom E (DNR)
Subject: Re: STEVENS ANNOUNCEMENT TODAY
Thanks so much for the update Governor. I am very pleased to hear about the Sheffield
discussion. There certainly are a lot of misconceptions out there! I agree we need to
involve the independents, as well as the Producers, with TC after the license is passed.
FYI-We were told late yesterday that The AGs just got a courtesy call from ExxonMobil's
attorneys. They are going to file their notice of appeal (of Tom's remand decision) on
Monday, and file a request for a settlement conference and appointment of an "impartial
settlement judge" on Tuesday.
All that was expected, but there doesn't appear to me to be any reason for us to agree to
an outside arbiter associated with settlement discussions.
Marty
Original Message '■
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov.sarah6yahoo.com>
To: Rutherford, Marty K (DNR); Irwin, Tom E (DNR)
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Sent: Thu Jul 03 08:03:01 2008
Subject: Fw: STEVENS ANNOUNCEMENT TODAY
Thanks again for yesterday! Here's a recap of meetings I shared w Kurt:
(And we do need to plan for other producers/independents to be invited to sit w TC right
after the affirmative vote - we can at least put out the invite)
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
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Date: Thu, 3 Jul 2008 16:00:02 +0000
To: Kurt Gibson<kurtis.gibson@alaska.gov>; K Perry<kris.perry@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: STEVENS ANNOUNCEMENT TODAY
I think he'll say something along the lines: "I don't care who builds the gasline, just
get it built".
Marty and Tom were amazingly patient w Wally. It seemed that Malcolm learned a few things
and perhaps will be able to explain more to Wally. He repeated that they'd have to "study
further" some of the things we were telling him. He (and later Sheffield) both acted
surprised and unbelieving when we said in-state IS priority - as big line is built of
course we'll facilitate spur and/or bullet. They thought we were so locked in w big line
there was no chance for LNG.
Also, Sheffield had heard we're prohibited from talking to anyone but TC once they're
licensed. He brought up Lesil's mediation idea and insisted we need to consider this, but
not with an outside mediator (instead that would be me) — 1 told him the day after TC is
licensed we DO sit down with them, the producers... all the players. We won't mandate
partnerships but can facilitate. And I told him Hal had already agreed to that, as had
Mulva, and I'd assione at least BP would join in too, probably Exxon, and why not
independents too? He was shocked that we'd already thought of that and were planning it -
and we were certainly not prohibited from doing so. He used the term "travesty" when
referring to this assumed gag order. Kris has Sheffield's talking points that he left with
us, I'll ask her to get those to you, Tom, Marty, Meg.
Thanks again!
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
Erom: "Gibson, Kurtis K (DNR)" <kurtis.gibson@alaska.gov>
Date: Thu, 03 Jul 2008 07:25:14 -0800
To: <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject: RE: STEVENS ANNOUNCEMENT TODAY
thank you, you did wonderfully. Marty said Hickel was pretty tough, any indication frcan
senator Stevens regarding what he might say next week when he addresses the legislature?
sure would be nice to hear him say something positive about AGIA.
thanks again.
kkg
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com [inailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.coin]
I Sent: Wed 7/2/2008 7:22 PM
I
To: Gibson, Kurtis K (DNR)
Subject: Re: STEVENS ANNOUNCEMENT TODAY
Good point. I'm keeping that in mind re: speculators.
Thanks so much for today! Hickel was tempered, so was Sheffield. We'll cross our fingers
that they'll chill until after the AGIA vote.
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From: "Gibson, Kurtis K (DNR) " <kurtis.gibson@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 02 Jul 2008 10:15:41 -0800
To: ExternalEmailgsp<gov. sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject: RE: STEVENS ANNOUNCEMENT TODAY
Oh yeah, one other thing. Sen. Stevens will talk about energy speculators. I'm a former
trader of energy commodities and, to put it diplomatically, I think there's room to argue
whether or not they are the; root of the problem. That said, it's safe to say that the
goings on among energy speculators bear examination (at times like this everything does
bear examination, right?) .
Good luck !
kkg
PRA GSP01 0020360
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com [mailto: gov. sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2008 7:04 AM
To: Stapleton, Meghan N (DNR)
Co: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Gibson, Kurtis K (DNR); Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Mason,
Janice L (GOV)
Subject: Re: STEVENS ANNOUNCEMENT TODAY
Didn't know time nor place. Still, if TS wants me there I'd be there... Where is it?
Sent from my BlacIcBerry device from Cellular One
From: "Stapleton, Meghan N (DNR)" <meghan.stapleton@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 02 Jul 2008 07:01:05 -0800
To: <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
CO: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)<kris.perry@alaska.gov>; Gibson, Kurtis K
(DNR)<kurtis.gibson@alaska.gov>; Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)<sharon.leighowealaska.gov>;
Mason, Janice L (GOV) < Janice. mason@alaska.gov>
Subject: RE: STEVENS ANNOUNCEMENT TODAY
Does the time matter with your schedule - his presser is at 11am.
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent: Wed 7/2/2008 6:38 AM
To: Stapleton, Meghan N (DNR)
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Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Gibson, Kurtis K (DNR); Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: Re: STEVENS ANNOUNCEMENT TODAY
Btw, I wonder if this is why Begich tried to reach me yesterday. I left a voice mail w him
in returning his call .
Anyway, if TS chooses not to have me participate at his press conf, let's do our presser w
your comments below;
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From: "Stapleton, Meghan N (DNR)" <meghan.stapletonealaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 02 Jul 2008 06:24:54 -0800
To: ExternalEmailgsp<gov.sarah8yahoo.com>
CC: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)<kris.perry@alaska.gov>; Gibson, Kurtis K
{DNR)<kurtis.gibson@alaska.gov>; Stapleton, Meghan N (DNR)<meghan.stapleton@alaska.gov>;
Leighow, Sharon W (GOV}<sharon.leighpw@alaska.gov>
Subject: STEVENS ANNOUNCEMENT TODAY
Governor,
Good morning! I wanted to make sure that you received this information, as Katz sent to
your GOV sponsored email address and not the yahoo address. Kurt and 1 were pulled into
this conversation yesterday and began working an independent stream to get information to
you. I hope that we are adding to your knowledge and not repeating information that you
already have.
The note below and the attached are in preparation for this morning and any potential
questions you receive regarding Senator Stevens' energy announcement this morning. The
first attachment entitled "Senator Stevens Visit kkg" is a set of talking points /
statement that you could make regarding the energy announcement today. The second
attachment entitled "Stevens Conversation" reflects the notes / outline I made following
several conversations yesterday with Stevens' staffers, including his energy policy
coordinator, his deputy chief Of staff, and some of his communications folks. I don't know
if you agree with everything the Senator is going to announce but the notes reflect what
he will announce today.
PRA GSP01 0020362
The bottomline in all this is how incredibly excited his staffers were to be speaking with
someone from your office other than Katz. Based upon their reaction, they see your offices
in Alaska as different and more personally reflective of you than John Katz who is
absolutely wonderful, but an expected and necessary relationship. I used to converse with
them (coromunications side) and they said that no one's called them to discuss matters
other than Katz on a daily basis, and they were excited that your office was reaching out
again and engaging them. It should be a positive experience today and no need for any
defensive talk or action.
When I called the Senator's office, I mentioned that I was interested in the Senator's
specific remarks today because you were most likely going to be contacted and wanted to be
able to make positive comments about the Senator's efforts and see how we could work
together. They were thrilled and immediately the calls came in with the specifics and even
asking questions of you: do you have any ideas to encourage fuel efficiency /
transportation cost effectiveness on the stateside? And do you know if nuclear power is
prohibited in the state and is there anything we can do to work on that?
At this point, we need direction from you as to what you'd like to do. If you wanted to
stand with the Senator during the press conference, we can push for that and arrange that
as they first mentioned that as an option yesterday and I merely said that I wasn't
prepared to speak to your schedule and didn't even know if you were in town. Would you
like to attend the press conference? Would you like to issue a press statement or a press
release touting his plan (we'll have someone at the press conference to ensure that the
Senator stays with his comments)? Or would you just like to wait for press calls and
handle it that way?
Once you know the direction, I'll work up something for you and assist Sharon in meeting
your goals for today.
Thank you. Governor.
Meghan
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From: John Katz [mailto:jwkatz@ALASKADC.org]
Sent: Wed 7/2/2008 4:53 AM
To: Stapleton, Meghan N (DNR)
Cc: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored); Balash, Joseph R (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Gibson,
Kurtis K (DNR); Rutherford, Marty K (DNR); Nizich, Michael A (GOV); Hughes, Rosanne D
(GOV); Kelly, Russell T (GOV); Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: CONFIDENTIAL: Governor & Stevens
Welcome back. It will be good to work with you again.
I'm not sure where to start. It appears that an awful lot of people are now involved in
these dynamics.
Senator Stevens sent me an email two days ago asking me to consult with the Governor on a
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few specific points. I have responded twice to him by email, and he replied last night.
He has not been copying his staff on our email exchange. So, I haven't either.
I'll summarize my communications with him, the Governor, and the gas team as follows -
* The Senator wants to work with the Governor on a bi-partisan basis to develop an
energy policy that addresses national and state concerns.
* He may want to speak to the Legislature, and the Governor doesn't seem to have a
problem with this. This could be as early as July 10th.
* The Senator wants to point to Alaska as a good case history for how petroleum
dollars can be used to address short and long-term needs. Right now, the cost of energy
in urban and rural Alaska.
* The Governor asked me to emphasize the high priority we attached to in-state
production and use of natural gas, and I haye.
* The gas team asked me to mention that, next Monday, the Governor will announce a
two-step, public/private partnership to provide affordable natural gas to the railbelt.
* The Governor and the gas team asked me to emphasize the value of AGIA and the hope
that we can work with the Senator on this.
* _ This morning, I received a very warm email from the Senator. He did not comment
specifically on all of the points I raised. However, he clearly wants to work with the
State and the Legislature on a friendly, bi-partisan basis.
A couple of other points. Much of the Senator's outline is premised on opening ANWR and
using the revenues therefrom. Circimstances are changing slowly for the better. However,
the Democratic leadership in Congress appears adamantly opposed to opening ANWR or more of
the OCS.
We have fought for federal OCS revenue sharing with states for years and have come close
on prior occasions. In the current budget climate, this appears to be a tough sell.
I hope this helps. Please let me know if you need anything more.
p.s. I have copied everyone who is working on these issues so that we are all aware of
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I
what has occurred thus far. Please keep in confidence.
John W. Katz
Director of State/Federal Relations
and Special Counsel to the Governor
jwkatE@alaskadG.org <lnallto: jwkatz@alaskadc.org>
(202)624-5858
>» On 7/2/2008 at 1:25 AM, in message
<2E222297579BD54CBF7BFB95C542C28ECE782A@SOAANCMSG03.soa.alaska.gov>, "Stapleton, Meghan N
(DNR)" <meghan.stapletonealaska.gov> wrote:
John,
Good morning!
i First of all, I am back assisting the Governor with Gasline Communications. So, hello
i again !
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Secondly, in that capacity, Kurt Gibson (Member of Gasline Team / Division of Oil S Gas)
and I have been working on potential talking points for the Governor if she's asked about
the Senator's energy plans or if she's asked to participate in the press conference.
Earlier today, I reached out to some of those on his staff that I know and they were
incredibly receptive to assisting. us and pleased that someone from Alaska actually called
them to say hello and ask for information. One even suggested that the Governor might
stand with the Senator which probably doesn't even work with her schedule, but I don't
know. At this point, we're treating this press conference as something she may have to
respond to and we'd like to do so in a positive manner.
Kris Perry said that you've also got information that no one else has regarding the bullet
line. And so as I put the talking points together and outline my conversation with his
office, I was wondering if you could check against your information and add to it.
Ideally, you and I would have this done by lOam ish, if that works with your schedule, so
that the Governor can look at this first thing in the morning.
Thanks so much.
Meghan
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Thursday, July 03, 2008 9:03 AM
To: Colberg; Talis J (LAW)
Subject: Re: Cuiyung settlement
Happy Independence Day! I'm riding (or walking!) In the Juneau parade. Enjoy your family this
weekend.
Sent from ray BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From: "Colberg, Talis J (LAW)" <talis.colberg@alaska.gov>
Date: Thu, 03 Jul 2008 09:00:02 -0800
To: ExtemalEmailgsp<gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject: RE: Cuiyung settlement
Dear Governor Palin, Privileged or Happy 4"^. Talis
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent: Thursday, July 03, 2008 8:54 AM
To: Colberg, Talis 3 (LAW); Rehfeld, Karen 3 (GOV)
Subject: Re: Curyung settlement
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Thank you.
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From: "Colberg, Talis J (LAW)" <talis.coIberg@alaska.gov>
Date: Thu, 03 Jul 2008 08:24:48 -0800
To: ExtemalEmailgsp<gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject: RE: Curyung settlement
Dear Governor Palin.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
9/18/2009
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Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Kedacte|Haveagreat4™of July. Thanks Talis
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent: Thursday, 3uly 03, 2008 8:06 AM
To: Rehfeld, Karen 3 (GOV); Colberg, Talis J (LAW)
Subject: Re: Curyung settlement
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From: "Rehfeld, Karen J (GOV)" <karen.rehfeId@alaska.gov>
Date: Thu, 03 Jul 2008 08:04:32 -0800
To: ExtemalEmailgsp<gov.sarah@yahoo.com>; Colberg, Talis J (LAW)<talis.colberg@alaska.gov>
Subject: RE: Cuiyung settlem^t
KJR
Governor and General Colberg -Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Karen J. Rehfeld, Director
Office of Management & Budget
465-3568
karen.rehfeld(%alaska.gov
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com [malfto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2008 9:37 AM
To: colberg. Talis 3 (LAW)
Cc: Rehfeld, Karen 3 (GOV)
Subject: Re: Cutyung settlement
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From: "Colberg, Talis J (LAW)" <taIis.colberg@aIaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 02 Jul 2008 09:27:52 -0800
To: <%ov.sarah@yahoo.com>
CC: Rehfeld, Karen J (GOV)<karen.rehfeld@alaska.gov>
Subject: Curyung settlement
CONFIDENTIAL/ATTORNEY CLIENT PRIVILEGE
Dear Governor Palin and Director Rehfeld.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
9/18/2009
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Talis
9/18/2009
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Thursday, July 03, 2008 8:56 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: Re: 4th of July offer -
Yes on both. Fun!
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From: "Mason, Janice L (GOV)" <janice.mason@alaska.gov>
Date: Tlni, 03 Jul 2008 08:40:09 -0800
To: Sarah Palin<gov.sarah(^ahoo.com>
Subject: 4th of July offer -
Governor - Good Morning and Welcome to Sunny Juneaul
I just received a phone call from ttie 4"» of July Parade Committee here. They had heard that you may be
in town and would like to extend an offer to you. They have a 64 Thunderbird Convertible that is available
for you to ride through the Parade in. You would need to be available tomon"ow morning at 10:30 a.m. to
do this. Hanison Ford is rumored to be here also (sighting at Baranof Hotel) and they have asked that he
ride in Parade but because of Security they say he has already left town.
I also just talked with Bob (ANC office) and he checked on the Caravan for July 20. This would be from
Wasilla Airstrip to the Fairbanks Picnic and then to Chena Hot Springs. The Caravan is available at that
time. From Wasilla to Fairbanks is approximately 1.5 hours. Fairbanks to Chena Hot Springs is 20
minutes. The plane can overnight or come back the same evening.
Thanks, Janice
9/18/2009
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Thursday, July 03, 2008 9:36 PM
To: Nizich; Michael A (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Cc: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Kel Goode; Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: Re: Banrow travel
In fact, the only reg or "rule" I've heard on this is that the First Family kids are eligible for per
diem everytime they travel, but I've never collected the kids' per diem checks and Linda Perez
had me officially state that we would not be claiming any per diem for the kids so they finally
quit cutting the checks, as they went uncashed.
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From: "Nizich, Michael A (GOV)" <mike.mzich@aIasJca.gov>
Date: Thu, 03 Jul 2008 21:20:57 -0800
To: ExtemalEmailgsp<gov.sarah@yahoo.com>; Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
<sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
CC: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)<kris.peny@alaska.gov>; Kel Goode<kellyc@acsalaska.net>
Subject: RE: Barrow travel
There are no regs specific to first family travel. The ethics code is the driver here. There are always
invites for the entire family to attend events throughout the state. Communities not only want the
Governor but more often then not invite the entire family.
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent: Thu 7/3/2008 8:55 PM
To: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Kel Goode
Subject: Re: Barrow travel
Huh? Is he writing a story on the First Family's invitation to attend a native celebration? The
state only bought one, one-way ticket for only one other member of the First Family (only the
I return fit), as not all 7 of us attended, of course.
I When we're invited to a family event I do road trips when possible, but Barrow aint a road. trip.
j They were thrilled at least Piper could make it out of flie first family members.
j And we didn't even spend the night so no hotel!
i And my travel is 1/4 what Murk's was, despite having a lai^e family that's always invited to all
these Alaskan first family events.
Sent from my BlackBerry device firom Cellular One
i From: "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)" <sharon.leighow(galaska.gov>
j Date: Thu, 03 Jul 2008 20: 14: 16 -0800
i To: <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>; Nizich, Michael A (GOV)<mike.nizich@aIaska.gov>
CC: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)<kris.peny@aIaska.gov>
Subject: Barrow travel
9/18/2009
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Governor -
Just an FYI. I talked with Kyle Hopkins at lengtii about First Family travel. He specifically asked
about the Barrow trip and why the state should pay for Piper's travel expenses. I explained at
length that there rs a certain obligation and expectation of the First Family to participate in
community activities and make public appearances. He said/ will say that I could not give a
specific regulation that spells out First Family travel guidelines. I told him that it is unfair to ask
me for a specific regulation - after hours - before a holiday and if necessary, I would call Nizich or
Linda at home. He said that was walking out the door and he would let his editors know of my
concerns. I insisted that he - attribute to me, that a regulation exists.
Hopefully, I will portrayed accurately in the paper tomorrow. Thanks.
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
465-403Uuneau
269-7450Anchorage
240-7943 cell
9/18/2009
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Unknown
From: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GR0UP/CN=REC1PIENTS/CN=SWLEIGH0W]
Sent: Thursday, July 03, 2008 9:10 PM
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Subject: Re: Barrow travel
I explained that to them. They seemed more hung up on regs than anything. I am hoping for
the best.
Original Message
From: gov.sarahSyahoo.com <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
To: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); K Perry Yahoo <krisandclark@yahoo.com>
Cc: Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Sent: Thu Jul 03 21:04:20 2008
Subject: Fw: Barrow travel
Itta DID want the family there- it'd be more offensive to have NOT brought at least one of
them to such a family-oriented celebration.
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From: ftb907@yahoo.com
Date: Fri, 4 Jul 2008 05:05:21 +0000
To: GSarah<gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Barrow travel
Comparing Murki's travel is key here.
Also I bet Kris could get Mayor Itta or someone to indicate the desire and/or specific
request from the community of Barrow for the whole family.
This is of course ridiculous. The community of Barrow was elated that you and Piper
visited.
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Sent from my Blackberry Device
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Date: Fri, 4 Jul 2008 04:55:00 +0000
To: Sharon Leighow<sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>; M Nizich<mike.nizich8alaska.gov>
CC: K Perry<kris.perryealaska.gov>; Kel Goode<kellyc@acsalaska.net>
Subject; Re: Barrow travel
Huh? Is he writing a story on the First Family's invitation to attend a native
celebration? The state only bought one, one-way ticket for only one other member of the
First Family (only the return fit), as not all 7 of us attended, of course.
When we're invited to a family event I do road trips when possible, but Barrow aint a road
trip. They were thrilled at least Piper could make it out of the first family members.
And we didn't even spend the night so no hotel!
And my travel is 1/4 what Murk's was, despite having a large family that's always invited
to all these Alaskan first family events.
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From: "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)" <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
Date: Thu, 03 Jul 2008 20:14:16 -0800
To: <goVi.sarah@yahoo.com>; Nizich, Michael A (GOV)<mike.nizich8alaska.gov>
CC: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)<kris.perry@alaska.gov>
Subject: Barrow travel
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Governor —
Just an FYI. I talked with Kyle Hopkins at length about First Family travel. He
specifically asked about the Barrow trip and why the state should pay for Piper's travel
expenses. 1 explained at length that there is a certain obligation and expectation of the
First Family to participate in community activities and make public appearances. He said/
will say that I could not give a specific regulation that spells out First Family travel i
guidelines. I told him that it is unfair to ask me for a specific regulation - after
hours - before a holiday and if necessary, I would call Nizich or Linda at home. He said
that was walking out the door and he would let his editors know of my concerns. I
insisted that he - attribute to me, that a regulation exists.
Hopefully, I will portrayed accurately in the paper tomorrow. Thanks.
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
465-4031Juneau
269-7450Anchorage
240-7943 cell
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From: Frye, Ivy J (GOV) [ivy.frye@alaska.gov]
Sent: Thursday, July 03, 2008 9:52 PM
To: gov.palln@yahoo.com; ftb907@yahoo.com; krtsandclark@yahoo.com; Sleighow@aol.com
Subject: Fw. Google Alert - sarah palin
Here's kyle's story re: barrow.
Original Message
From: Google Alerts <googlealerts-noreply@google.coin>
To: Frye, Ivy J (GOV)
Sent: Thu Jul 03 21:50:35 2008
Subject: Google Alert - sarah palin
Google News Alert for: sarah palin
State pays airfare for Palin's kids <http://www.adn.coin/news/alaska/story/455245.html>
Anchorage Daily News (subscription) - Anchorage, AK, USA
Sarah Palin's 7-year-old daughter flew to Barrow with her mother this week, the state paid
the bill, a Palin spokeswoman said Thursday. ...
See all stories on this topic <http://news.google.com/news?
hl=en&ncl=http: / /www. adn.com/news/alaska/story/4 55245. html>
Bristol Bay gillnetters told to limit catch
<http: //www. adn. com/news/alaska/story/45524 6 . html>
Anchorage Daily News (subscription) - Anchorage, AK, USA
Sarah Palin. "It's absolutely infuriating to sit on the beach watching fish go by, not
being able to sell your catch." Crome said she's fielded numerous —
See all stories on this topic <http://news.google.com/news?
hl'=enSincl=http : //www . adn . com/news/alaska/story/455246 . htnil>
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From: Ruaro, Randall P (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=RPRUARO]
Sent: Thursday, July 03, 2008 5:29 PM
To: 'Sarah Palin*
Cc: Nizich; Michael A (GOV); Kim; Anna C (GOV)
Subject: Status report and recommendations
Govemor.
Anna and I have finished meetings with the second team of experts on the grants to utilities legislation. I am
working now on a status report and recommendations on all remaining open policy items related to legislation for
the special session. I should have that to you by the morning.
Steve Haagensen may send you an e-mail on some of the issues. You may want to wait until you receive our
status report and recommendations before responding to him.
Thanks,
Randy
8/24/2009
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I
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Unknown
From: Mason. Janice L (GOV) [/OS0A/0U=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=REC!PIENTS/CN=JLMASON]
Sent: Friday, July 04, 2008 10:09 AM
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'; Perry; Kristlna Y (GOV)
Subject: Re: Lauden
Let me check on paying with a credit card to make sure. I will also get you the exact
total . Janice
Sent using BlackBerry
Original Message
From: gov.sarahSyahoo.com <gov.3arah8yahoo.com>
To: Mason, Janice L (GOV) ; Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Sent: Fri Jul 04 10:02:54 2008
Subject: Re: Lauden
And what's the total amount.
Original Message
From: Janice Mason
To: Governor Sarah Palin
To: K Perry
Sent: Jul 4, 2008 10:03 AM
Subject: Re: Lauden
You can write a check to the state of alaska and I will turn it in to Linda. Janice
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Unknown
From: Nizich, Michael A (GOV) [mike.nizich@alaska.gov]
Sent: Friday, July 04, 2008 10:58 PM
To: gov.paIin@yahoo.com
Subject: RE: limits
Got it. Talked to Cora and we will have to regroup on this.
From: gov.palin@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.palin@Yahoo.com]
Sent: Fri 7/4/2008 5:37 PM
To: Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Re: limits
This will have to be another mission we get on:
Original Message — ~-
From: Todd
To: Sarah's Personal Email
ReplyTo: Todd
Sent: Jul 3, 2008 10:33 AM
Subject Re: limits
last year seven out of the nine river system's in Bristol Bay were over escaped.
The processors told Cora Ihat ihey had the piocessor capacity to handle this year's record forecast^ot looking good
so far
— On Thu, 7/3/08, gov.palin@yahoo.com <gov.palin@yahoo.com> wrote:
> From: gov.paIin@yahoo.com <gov.palin@yahoo.com>
> Subject Re: limits
> To: "Todd" <fek9wnr@yahoo.com>
> Date: TTiursday, July 3, 2008, 9:14 AM
> Didn't they promise Cora fliey had capacity?
> Original Message
> From: Todd
> To: Sarah's Personal Email
> ReplyTo: Todd
> Sent Jul 2,2008 10:24 PM
> Subject limits
>
> no fishing tomonrow for Peter Pan fishenman,tiieir ah^ady
> plugged up, July 1 .Way to earfy to be on limits
> ■
> rm just venting
9/18/2009
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!
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.cotn
Sent: Friday, July 04, 2008 10:03 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Re: Lauden
And what's the total amount.
Original Message
From: Janice Mason
To: Governor Sarah Palin
To: K Perry
Sent: Jul 4, 2008 10:03 AM
Siobject: Re; Lauden
You can write a check to the state of alaska and I will turn it in to Linda. Janice
Sent using BlackBerry
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
To: Mason, Janice L (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Sent: Fri Jul 04 09:54:50 2008
Subject: Lauden
i Does the state want a check, credit card, what for lauden's ticket? And who do I send it
i to?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Sent from ray BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Saturday. July 05. 2008 4:03 PM
To: Rutherford; Marty K (DNR)
Cc: Galvin; Patrick S (DOR); Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV);
Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV); Nizich; Michael A (GOV); Stapleton; Meghan N
(DNR)
Subject: Re: Governor's comments (in draft) for in-State Gas Press Conference onMonday. July 7th
Thanks so much. I'm headed to airport soon to rtn jfrom Juneau so I'll get to read on plane.
Thanks!
Sent from my BlackBeny device from Cellular One
From: "Rutherford, Marty K (DNR)" <marty.rutherford(galaska.gov>
Date: Sat, 05 Jul 2008 15:35:49 -0800
To: <gov.sarah(^yahoo.com>
CC: Galvin, Patrick S (DOR)<patrick;galvin@alaska.gov>; Irwin, Tom E (DNR)
<tom.irwin@alaska.gov>; Balash, Joseph R (GOV)<joe.balash@alaska.g6v>; Leighow, Sharon
W (GOV)<sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>; Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)<kris.perry@alaska.gov>;
Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)<rosaime.hughes@alaska.gov>; Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
<mike.nizich@alaska.gov>; Stapleton, Meghan N (DNR)<meghan.stapleton@£Jaska.gov>
Subject: Governor's comments (in draft) for In-State Gas Press Conference on Monday, July 7di
Governor,
Here are your draft comments for the In-State Gas Press Conference on Monday, July 7th. I have
worked with Meghan Stapleton, Pat. Tom and Joe in putting them together, and everyone is
comfortable. Meghan is also putting together a draft press release for your offices use.
Additionally, Tom, Pat, Joe and I will be calling multiple individuals to give them a heads-up of the
announcement late on Sunday and early Monday.
Please let me know if you need anything further.
Thanks.
Marty
9/18/2009
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Saturday, July 05, 2008 12:43 PM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV); Lopez; Thomas M (GOV)
Co: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Gockrell; Robert A (GOV)
Subject: Re: Departure
Thanks much
Original Message
From: Janice Mason
To: Governor Sarah Palin
To: Tom Lopez
Cc: K Perry
Cc: Bob Cockrell
Sent: Jul 5, 2008 12:14 PM
Subject: RE: Departure
Governor - I just spoke with Bob and the tickets have been purchased; I
have added to your calendar. The AK Airlines flight departs 66:41 p.m.
from JNU. Bob would like to pick up the luggage at 4:30 p.m. and then
pick you and family up at 6:00 p.m. as boarding is at 6:15 p.m.
Bob's blackberry is receiving messages just not able to send any out at
this point. Thanks, Janice
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent: Saturday, July 05, 2008 11:09 AM
To: Lopez, Thomas M (GOV)
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Cockrell, Robert A (GOV); Mason, Janice L
(GOV)
Subject: Fw: Departure
Letting Tom know I need tkts for tonight...
Sent from my BlackBerry (r) device from Cellular One
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Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Date: Sat, 5 Jul 2008 18:09:52
To: Janice Mason<janice.mason@alaska.gov>
Co: Bob Cockrell<robert.cockrell@alaska.gov>
Subject: Departure
There are seats avail tonight for the three of us to travel to
Anchorage, who would make those reservations? (I can, of course, but
don't want to do so if someone else has worked on it). Thanks!
And great to see you yest at the parade.
Sent from my BlackBerry(r) device from Cellular One
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Rutherford. Marty K (DNR) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=MKRUTHERFORD]
Saturday, July 05, 2008 2:42 PM
•gov.sarah@yahoo.com'; Galvin; Patrick S (DOR); Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Balash; Joseph R
(GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Re: In-State Gas concept paper for Monday's Press Conference
Governor,
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
I will be sending you your draft talking points in just a bit.
Marty
Original Message —
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
To: Galvin, Patrick S (DOR); Irwin, Tom E (DNR); Balash, Joseph R (GOV); Rutherford, Marty
K (DNR); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Sent: Sat Jul 05 13:39:47 2008
Subject: Re: In-State Gas concept paper for Monday's Press Conference
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-Original Message-
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From: "Galvin, Patricks (DOR)" <patrick.galvinSalaska.gov>
Date: Sat, 05 Jul 2008 01:58:55
To: Irwin, Tom E (DNR)<toin.irwin@alaska.gov>; ExternalEmailgsp<gov.saraheyahoo. com>;
Balash, Joseph R (GOV)<joe.balash@alaska.gov>; Rutherford, Marty K
(DNR)<marty.rutherford@alaska.gov>; Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)<kris.perry@alaska.gov>
Subject: RE: In-State Gas concept paper for Monday's Press Conference
Thanks Tom, I agree completely with the sentiment. This is a big deal
for Alaska, and we need to make sure we launch it correctly. Our
strength has always been our candid internal discussions; challenging
each other to make what's good even better.
I'm also coming in late to this exchange, but would like to add a little
bit...
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
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Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
-Pat
Original Message
From: Irwin, Tom E (DNR)
Sent: Thursday, July 03, 2008 11:55 PM
To: ExternalEmailgsp; Balash, Joseph R (GOV); Rutherford, Marty K (DNR) ;
Perry, Kristina Y (GOV) ; Galvin, Patrick S (DOR)
Subject: Re: In-State Gas concept paper for Monday's Press Conference
I am late getting into this discussion but some thoughts for the friends
I am absolutely proud to be with. I think the collective we are doing
great. We have been through a really tough time and all of us have been
personally attacked for doing what is right. That is stressful. Seems
like this has taken an eternity, yet we are soooo close to the goal.
I have had the opportunity to hear and be part of the proposal being
developed for Monday Privileged or Persor- Our success has been to
question, argue and harden ourselves for the next round of questions.
Let's keep it up. Better in house than out house.
I hope you have a special July 4th. As we celebrate our country's
freedom, I think in our own way we are now fighting for our state's
freedom. God bless you all. Tom
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Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov.sarah@ yahoo. com>
To: Balash, Joseph R (GOV); Rutherford, Marty K (DNR); Perry, Kristina Y
(GOV); Irwin, Tom E (DNR)
Cc: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
Sent: Thu Jul 03 21:13:21 2008
Subject: Re: In-State Gas concept paper for Monday's Press Conference
Ok, got it. I appreciate your take on this and 1 sincerely appreciate
all your hard work on this, and AGIA. It was interesting to watch
Stevens the other day though in our presser as he rolled out his "energy
plan" with caveats left and right explaining these were "ideas,
proposals... needed to be fleshed out in DC, etc," obviously having
learned not to get himself in a box with some solid PLAN that he'd later
perhaps have to amend. We've rolled out things/timelines before that we
later had to amend, so with this Enstar plan I'd like
Privileged or Person
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Sent from my BlackBerry (r) device from Cellular One
From: "Balash, Joseph R (GOV)" <joe.balash@alaska.gov>
Date: Thu, 03 Jul 2008 21:09:17 -0800
To: <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>; Rutherford, Marty K
(DNR)<marty.rutherford@alaska.gov>; Perry, Kristina Y
(GOV)<kris.perry@alaska.gov>; Irwin, Tom E (DNR)<tom.irwin@alaska.gov>
CC: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)<sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: In-State Gas concept paper for Monday's Press Conference
Sorry, I'm just a little on-edge after the past couple of days. This
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whole gasline episode has been a long and exhausting ordeal.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov.saraheyahoo.coin>
To: Balash, Joseph R (GOV); Rutherford, Marty K (DNR) ; Perry, Kristina Y
(GOV); Irwin, Tom E (DNR)
Cc: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
Sent: Thu Jul 03 20:59:19 2008
Subject: Re: In-State Gas concept paper for Monday's Press Conference
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From: "Balash, Joseph R (GOV)" <joe.balash@alaska.gov>
Date: Thu, 03 Jul 2008 20:39:25 -0800
To: <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>; Rutherford, Marty K
(DNR)<marty.rutherford@alaska.gov>/ Perry, Kristina Y
(GOV)<kris.perry@alaska.gov>; Irwin, Tom E (DNR)<tom.irwin@alaska.gov>
CC: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)<sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: In-State Gas concept paper for Monday's Press Conference
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Governor,
Joe
'■ Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
To: Rutherford, Marty K (DNR) ; Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Irwin, Tom E
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(DNR)
Cc: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Balash, Joseph R (GOV)
Sent: Thu Jul 03 20:02:37 2008
Subject: Re: In-State Gas concept paper for Monday's Press Conference
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From: "Rutherford, Marty K (DNR)" <marty.rutherford@alaska.gov>
Date: Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:47:45 -0800
To: <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>; Perry, Kristina Y
(GOV) <kris . perry@alaska . gov>
CC: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) <sharon. leighow@alaska. gov>;
<joe.balash@alaska.gov>
Subject: In-State Gas concept paper for Monday's Press Conference
Governor, Kris,
Here is what I believe to be the "final" concept paper for the "In-State
Gas" Conference on Monday. This paper has the blessing of both ANGDA
and ENSTAR and this is the concept we are all working off. And,
hopefully, their comments will be pegged off it as well. The following
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people will be at the press event, although other representatives from
the entities may show-up:
ENSTAR:
Gene Dubay, Executive VP S COO for Continental Energy Systems (owner
company of ENSTAR)
Colleen Starring, Regional VP for ENSTAR
ANGDA:
Scott Heyworth, Acting Chairman
Harold Heinze, CEO
Administration:
Tom Irwin, DNR
Pat Galvin, DOR
Joe Balash, Gov's Ofc
Marcia Davis, DOR
Marty Rutherford, DNR
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I have advised everyone that the press conference is scheduled for
1:00pm on Monday, July 7th, in your Anchorage Conference Room. They
have also been advised that you will be announcing this formation of a
project development venture (a public/private partnership) and will be
laying out the concept, followed by Gene Dubay, Scott Heyworth and
Harold Heinze making brief statements. I have asked everyone to be at
your offices about 15 minutes ahead of time as you may want to go into
the Conference Room together.
I will be using this paper to put together some talking points for you,
Governor. Should you wish anything else, please let me know. My cell
phone #: 317-4728.
Also, we have identified a series of people to pre-message this
announcement to and we will be making those calls on Sunday evening and
early Monday.
Thanks for all your support. Governor, and for your recognition that
dealing with in-state gas needs is critical! It was a great insight
that I believe will push the AGIA License over the edge!
Marty
PRA GSP01 0020394
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Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Saturday, July 05, 2008 1:40 PM
Galvin; Patrick S (DOR); Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Rutherford; Marty K
(DNR); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Re: In-State Gas concefrt paper for Monday's Press Conference
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Original Message
From: "Galvin, Patrick S (DOR)" <patrick.galvin@alaska.gov>
Date: Sat, 05 Jul 2008 01:58:55
To: Irwin, Tom E (DNR)<tom.irwin@alaska.gov>; ExternalEmailgsp<gov.sarah@yahoo.com>;
Balash, Joseph R (GOV)<joe.balash@alaska.gov>; Rutherford, Marty K
(DNR)<marty.rutherford@alaska.gov>; Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)<kris .perry@alaska.gov>
Subject: RE: In-State Gas concept paper for Monday's Press Conference
Thanks Tom, I agree completely with the sentiment. This is a big deal
for Alaska, and we need to make sure we launch it correctly. Our
strength has always been our candid internal discussions; challenging
each other to make what's good even better.
I'm also coming in late to this exchange, but would like to add a little
bit ...
Privileged or Personal IVIaterial Redacted
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Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
-Pat
Original Message
From: Irwin, Tom E (DNR)
Sent: Thursday, July 03, 2008 11:55 PM
To: ExternalEmailgsp; Balash, Joseph R (GOV); Rutherford, Marty K (DNR) ;
Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Galvin, Patrick S (DOR)
Subject: Re: In-State Gas concept paper for Monday's Press Conference
PRA GSP01 0020396
I am late getting into this discussion but some thoughts for the friends
I am absolutely proud to be with. I think the collective we are doing
great. We have been through a really tough time and all of us have been
personally attacked for doing what is right. That is stressful. Seems
like this has taken an eternity, yet we are soooo close to the goal.
I have had the opportunity to hear and be part of the proposal being
Privileged or Persotj. our success has been to
developed for Monday
question, argue and harden ourselves for the next round of questions.
Let's keep it up. Better in house than out house.
I hope you have a special July 4th. As we celebrate our country's
freedom, I think in our own way we are now fighting for our state's
freedom. God bless you all. Tom
Original Message
From: gov.sarah0yahoo.com <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
To: Balash, Joseph R (GOV); Rutherford, Marty K (DNR); Perry, Kristina Y
(GOV) ; Irwin, Tom E (DNR)
Cc: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
Sent: Thu Jul 03 21:13:21 2008
Subject: Re: In-State Gas concept paper for Monday's Press Conference
Ok, got it. I appreciate your take on this and I sincerely appreciate
all your hard work on this, and AGIA. It was interesting to watch
Stevens the other day though in our presser as he rolled out his "energy
plan" with caveats left and right explaining these were "ideas,
proposals... needed to be fleshed out in DC, etc," obviously having
learned not to get himself in a box with some solid PIAN that he'd later
perhaps have to amend. We've rolled out things/timelines before that we
later had to amend, so with this Enstar plan I'd like
Privileged or Persona
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
PRA GSP01 0020397
Sent from my BlackBerry(r) device from Cellular One
From: "Balash, Joseph R (GOV)" <joe.balash@alaska.gov>
Date: Thu, 03 Jul 2008 21:09:17 -0800
To: <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>; Rutherford, Marty K
(DNR)<marty.rutherford@alaska.gov>; Perry, Kristina Y
(GOV)<kris.perry@alaska.gov>; Irwin, Tom E (DNR)<tom.irwin@alaska.gov>
CC: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)<sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: In-State Gas concept paper for Monday's Press Conference
Sorry, I'm just a little on-edge after the past couple of days. This
whole gasline episode has been a long and exhausting ordeal.
Privileged or Personal IVIaterial Redacted
— Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
To: Balash, Joseph R (GOV); Rutherford, Marty K (DNR) ; Perry, Kristina Y
(GOV); Irwin, Tom E (DNR)
Cc: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
Sent: Thu Jul 03 20:59:19 2008
Subject: Re: In-State Gas concept paper for Monday's Press Conference
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Privileged or Personal Material
Sent from my BlackBerry (r) device from Cellular One
From: "Balash, Joseph R (GOV)" <joe.balash@alaska.gov>
Date: Thu, 03 Jul 2008 20:39:25 -0800
To: <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>; Rutherford, Marty K
CDNR)<marty.rutherford@alaska.gov>; Perry, Kristina Y
(GOV)<kris.perry@alaska.gov>; Irwin, Tom E (DNR)<tom.irwinealaska.gov>
CC: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)<sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: In-State Gas concept paper for Monday's Press Conference
Governor,
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Joe
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
To: Rutherford, Marty K (DNR); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Irwin, Tom E
(DNR)
Cc: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Balash, Joseph R (GOV)
Sent: Thu Jul 03 20:02:37 2008
Subject: Re: In-State Gas concept paper for Monday's Press Conference
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
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From: "Rutherford, Marty K (DNR)" <marty.rutherford@alaska.gov>
Date: Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:47:45 -0800
To: <gov.sarah@yahoo.coin>; Perry, Kristina Y
(GOV) <kr is . perrySalaska . gov>
CC: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>;
< joe . balash@alaska . gov>
Subject: In-State Gas concept paper for Monday's Press Conference
Governor, Kris,
Here is what I believe to be the "final" concept paper for the "In-State
Gas" Conference on Monday. This paper has the blessing of both ANGDA
and ENSTAR and this is the concept we are all working off. And,
hopefully, their comments will be pegged off it as well. The following
people will be at the press event, although other representatives from
the entities may show-up:
ENSTAR:
Gene Dubay, Executive VP & COO for Continental Energy Systems (owner
company of ENSTAR)
Colleen Starring, Regional VP for ENSTAR
ANGDA:
Scott Heyworth, Acting Chairman
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Harold Heinze, CEO
Administration:
Tom Irwin, DNR
Pat Galvin, DOR
Joe Balash, Gov's Ofc
Marcia Davis, DOR
Marty Rutherford, DNR
I have advised everyone that the press conference is scheduled for
1:00pm on Monday, July 7th, in your Anchorage Conference Room. They
have also been advised that you will be announcing this formation of a
project development venture (a public/private partnership) and will be
laying out the concept, followed by Gene Dubay, Scott Heyworth and
Harold Heinze making brief statements. I have asked everyone to be at
your offices about 15 minutes ahead of time as you may want to go into
the Conference Room together.
I I will be using this paper to put together some talking points for you,
i
1 Governor. Should you wish anything else, please let me know. My cell
j phone #: 317-4728.
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Also, we have identified a series of people to pre-iaessage this
announcement to and we will be making those calls on Sunday evening and
early Monday.
I
Thanks for all your support. Governor, and for your recognition that
dealing with in-state gas needs is critical 1 It was a great insight
that I believe will push the AGIA License over the edge!
Marty
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Unknown
From: Swanton, Charles O (DFG) [charles.swanton@alaska.gov]
Sent: Sunday. July 06, 2008 9.32 AM
To: Nancy Beiiand
Cc: Taylor; Kenton P (DFG); Lloyd; Denby S (DFG); Palin; Sarah H (GOV); Crome; Cora J (GOV); Brookover;
Thomas E (DFG)
Subject: RE: transparent, accountable state agencies
Ms. Berland: we can certainly appreciate your frustration regarding the initial records request of April 29,
2008 and the ensuing time period awaiting a formal response. Please note, your original request for
copies of "all memoranda, reports, data, studies, conrespondence, comments, conversation records, files,
electronic mail records, ..." has subsequently been modified at least three times in consultation witti you
in an attempt to narrow the scope of your original request These conversations, in and of themselves,
should be testament to our resolve to be accountable and transparent We are currently in the final
throws of satisfying your nfjodified request dated June 3, 2008 and should have the email records to you
this week.
Respectfully,
Charlie Swanton
From: Nancy Berland [mailto:fccll@aptalaska.net]
Sent: Thursday, July 03, 2008 2:27 PM
To: Swanton, Charles O (DFG)
Cc: Taylor, Kenton P (DFG); Uoyd, Denby S (DFG); Palin, Sarah H (GOV); Crome, Cora J (GOV);
Brookover, Thomas E (DFG)
Suiqedt: transparent, accountable state agendes
Dear Charlie,
Lynn Canal Conservation has been advocating protecting the outstanding salmon spawning and
rearing habitat inside the Alaska Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve from preventable impacts from
32-passenger twin 1 50 horsepower commercial jet boat tours since 2000. Our past involvement
is well documented in Ae administrative record.
Having a scientific basis is key to good decision-making. Providing the public with that
scientific basis is good policy and makes for transparent, accountable government.
The 2008 ADFG recommendations for the commercial jet boat tour route are tfie first from the
Palin administration, and represent a significant departnre from the precautionary management
of past ADFG recommendations. Since April 29, LCC has unsuccessfully tried to ascertain
ADFG's scientific basis for those recommendations through a series of 3 records requests. As of
today, July 3, we are no closer to learning that basis than we were on April 29.
What we have learned is that "tiiere is not a central file system within the department containing
a single or central Chilkat River file for 2008." That the individual wio was central to decision-
making stated "existing public records will likely not provide answers to the ^ecific questions
posed in your requests for scientific rationale." That tiie local ADFG office - even though it was
involved in formulating the recommendations - has been instructed not to provide us with
information and instead we must go through Anchorage.
Since ADFG seems unabIe^nwilling to provide its scientific basis, can we correctly assume that
there was no scientific basis upon which ADFG reversed precautionary management of some of
the best salmon habitat inside the Preserve, and Southeast Alaska?
Nancy Berland
Conservation Director
9/18/2009
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Sunday, July 06, 2008 1 0:30 PM
To: Rutherford; Marty K (DNR)
Cc: Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Galvin; Patrick S (DOR); Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV);
Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: Re: Govemor's In-State Gasline draft PRESS RELEASE.and Questions & Answers
Great. And I'll ask Sharon to make sure I have an Alaskan map there so I can point out via an
overlay the Richardson Hwy route vs Parks Hwy route. Also to point out where the Foothills are
in relation to Prudhoe - and even where Cook Inlet is. Remember some folks, including some
reporters, may not know where were talking about taking the resource. Thanks!
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From: "Rutherford, Marty K (DNR)" <marty.rutherford@alaska.gov>
Date: Sun, 06 Jul 2008 21:33:08 -0800
To: <gov.sarah(§yahoo.com>
CC: Irwin, Tom E (D>fR)<tom.irwin(@alaska.gov>; Galvin, Patrick S (DOR)
<patrick.galvin(galaska.gov>; Balash, Joseph R (GOV)<joe.balash@alaska.gov>; Perry,
Kristina Y (GOV)<kris.peny@aIaska.gov>
Subject: Govemor's In-State Gaslme draft PRESS RELEASE, and Questions & Answers
Governor, All,
Attached is a copy of the draft Press Release for tomorrow^ Press Conference on In-State Gasline. Also,
at the end of that document are a series of Questions/Anawers that Meghann Stapleton developed and I
answered.
I have provided this to Sharon Leighow as well. I hope these are helpful.
Marty
9/18/2009
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Re: In-State Gas concept paper for Monday's Press Conference
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Sunday, July 06, 2008 3:41 PM
To: Colberg; Talis J (LAW); Nizich; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Fw: In-State Gas concept paper for Monday's Press Conference
We'll be rolling out a plan tomorrow to announce our involvement with ANGDA and Enstar to
feed interior markets with cook inlet gas, and eventually new gas finds on the slope. I have
questions (see below), but this is basically an in-state All Alaska line (not LNG, tiiough), Icind of
an agia-lite project partnership.
Sent from my BlackBeiry® device from Cellular One
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Date: Sun, 6 Jul 2008 23:38:16 +0000
To: Marty Rutherford<mar1yj:utherfbrd@alaska.gov>; Pat Galvin<patrick.galvin@alaska.gov>;
Tom Irwin<tGm.irwin@alaska.gov>; Joe Balash<joe.balash@alaska.gov>; K
Peiry<kris.perry@ala ska.gov>
CC: Sean personal2< Privileged or Personi>
Subject: Re: In-State (ias concept paper Tor Monday's Press Conference
Thanks for talking pts, here are some questions I may be asked (and I'm ccing our LtGov so he's
in the loop on this proposal): _^^
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From: "Rutherford, Marty K (DNR)" <marty.rutherford@alaska.gov>
Date: Sat, 05 Jul 2008 14:42:05 -0800
To: <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>; Galvin, Patrick S (DOR)<patrick.galvin@alaska.gov>; Irwin,
Tom E (DNR)<tom.irwin@alaska.gov>; Balash, Joseph R (GOV)<joe.balash@aIaska.gov>;
Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)<kris.perry@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: In-State Gas concept paper for Monday's Press Conference
9/18/2009
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Re: In-State Gas concept paper for Monday's Press Conference
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Governor,
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I will be sending you your draft talking points in just a bit.
Marty
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <govjsarah@yahoo.com>
To: Galvin, Patrick S (DOR); Irwin, Tom E (DNR); Balash, Joseph R (GOV); Rutherford, Marty K (DNR); Perry, Kristina Y
(GOV)
Sent: Sat Jul 05 13:39:47 2008
Subject: Re: In-State Gas concept paper for Monday's Press Conference
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Original Message
From: "Galvin, Patrick S (DOR)" <patrick.galvin@alaska.gov>
Date: Sat, 05 Jul 2008 01:58:55
To: Irwin, Tom E (PNR)<tom.irwin@alaska.gov>; ExtemalEmailgsp<gov.sarah@yahoo.com>; Balash, Joseph R (GOV)
<joe.balash@alaska.gov>; Rutherford, Marty K (DNR)<marty.rutherford@alaska.gov>; Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
<lcris.perry@alaska.gov>
Subject: RE: In-State Gas concept paper for Monday's Press Conference
Thanks Tom, I agree completely with the sentiment. This is a big deal
for Alaska, and we need to make sure we launch it coirectly. Our
strength has always been our candid internal discussions; challenging
each other to make whaf s good even better.
I'm also coming in late to this exchange, but would like to add a little
bit...
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
9/18/2009
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Re: In-State Gas concept paper for Monday's Press Conference
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-Pat
— Original Message
From: Irwin, Tom E PNR)
Sent: Thursday, My 03, 2008 11:55 PM
To: ExtemalEmailgsp; Balash, Joseph R (GOV); Rutherford, Marty K (DNR);
Peny, Kristina Y (GOV); Galvin, Patrick S (DOR)
Subject: Re: In-State Gas concept paper for Monday's Press Conference
I am late getting into ftis discussion but some thoughts for tiie friends
I am absolutely proud to be with. I think the collective we are domg
great. We have been Ihrough a really tough time and all of us have been
personally attacked for doing what is right. That is stressful. Seems
like this has taken an eternity, yet we are soooo close to fte goal.
I have had the opportu nity to hear and b e part of the pn^osal being
developed for Monday Privileged or| Owr success has been to
question, argue and harden ourselves for the next round of questions.
Let's keep it up. Better in house than out house.
I hope you have a special July 4th. As we celebrate our country's
freedom, I think in our ownway we are now fighting for aw state's
freedom. God bless you all. Tom
Original Message
From: gov.sjB:ah@yahoo.com <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
To: Balash, Joseph R (GOV); Rutherford, Marty K (DNR); Petty, Kristma Y
(GOV); frwin, Tom E (DNR)
Cc: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
Sent: Thu Jul 03 21:13:21 2008
Subject: Re: In-State Gas concept paper for Monde's Press Conference
Ok, got it. I appreciate your take on fliis and I sincerely appreciate
all your hard work on this, and AGIA. It was interestmg to watch
Stevens the other day though in our presser as he rolled out his "energy
plan" with caveats left and right explaming these were "ideas,
proposals... needed to be fleshed out in DC, etc," obviously having
learned not to get himself in a box wifli some solid PLAN fliat he'd later
perhaps have to amend. We've rolled out things/ti melmes before that w e
later had to amend, so wife this Enstar plan Td like|Privi|eaed or P<
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Sent from my BlackBerry(r) device from Cellular One
From: "Balash, Joseph R (GOV)" <joe.balash@alaska.gov>
9/18/2009
PRA GSP01 0020408
Re: In-State Gas concept paper for Monday's Press Conference
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Date: Thu, 03 Jul 2008 21:09:17 -0800
To: <gov.sarah@y^oo.coin>; Rutherford, Marty K
(DNR)<marty .nitfierford@alaska.gov>; Perry, Kristina Y
(GOV)<kris.perry@alaska.gov>; Irwin, Tom E (DNR)<tom.irwin@aIaska.gov>
CC: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)<<sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: In-State Gas concept paper for Monday's Press Conference
Sony, Tm just a little on-edge after the past couple of days. This
whole gasline episode has been a long and exhausting ordeal.
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
To: Balash, Joseph R (GOV); Ruthoford, Marty K (DNR); Peny, Kristina Y
(GOV); Irwin, Tom E (DNR)
Cc: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
Sent: Thu Jul 03 20:59:19 2008
Subject: Re: In-State Gas concept paper for Monday's Press Conference
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From: "Balash, Joseph R (GOV)" <joe.balash@alaska.gov>
Date: Thu, 03 Jul 2008 20:39:25 -0800
To: <gov.sarah@yah6o.com>; Rutherford, Marty K
(DNR)<marty.ratiierford@alaska.gov>; Peny, Kristina Y
(GOV)<kris.peny@aladca.gov>; Irwin, Tom E (DNR)<tom.irwin@alaska.gov>
CC: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)<sharoii.leighow@alaska.gov>
Subject Re: In-State Gas concept paper for Monday's Press Cranference
Governor,
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
To: Rutherford, Marty K (DNR); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Irwin, Tom E
(DNR)
Cc: Leigjiow, Sharon W (GOV); Balash, Joseph R (GOV)
Sent: Thu Jul 03 20:02:37 2008
Subject: Re: In-State Gas concept paper for Monday's Press Conference
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From: "Rutherford, Marty K (DNR)" <marty.rutherfard@alaska.gov>
Date: TTiu, 03 Jul 2008 15:47:45 -0800
To: <gov.saiah@yahoo.coia>; Perry, Kristina Y
(GOV)<ais.peny@alaska.gov>
CC: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)<sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>;
<joe.baIash@alaska.gov>
Subject: In-State Gas concept paper for Monday's Press Conference
Governor, Kris,
Here is what I believe to be the "final" concept paper for the "In-State
Gas" Conference on Mond^. This paper has the blessing of both ANGDA
and ENSTAR and tfiis is the concept we are all working off. And,
hope&lly, their comments will be pegged off it as well. The following
people will be at the press event, although other rq)resentatives from
the entities may show-up:
ENSTAR:
Gene Dubay, Executive VP & COO for Continental Energy Systems (owner
company of ENSTAR)
Colleen Starring, Regional VP for ENSTAR
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ANGDA:
Scott Heyworth, Acting Chairman
Harold Heinze, CEO
Administration:
Tom Irwin, DNR
PatGalvin,DOR
Joe Balash, Gov's Ofc
Marcia Davis, DOR
Marty Rutherforf, DNR
I have advised everyone that the press conference is scheduled for
1 :00pni on Monday, July 7th, in your Anchorage Conference Room. They
have also been advised tiiat you will be announcing this fonnation of a
project development venture (a public/private partnership) and will be
laying out the concept, followed by Gene Dubay, Sccrtt Heyworth and
Harold Heinze making brief statements. I have asked everyone to be at
your ofBces about 15 minutes ahead of time as you may want to go into
the Conference Ro(Hn t(^elher.
I will be using fliis paper to put togefter some talking points for you.
Governor. Should you wish anyliiing else, please let me know. My cell
phone #: 317-4728.
Also, we have identified a series of people to pre-message this
announcement to and we will be m^dng those calls on Sunday evening and
eiarly Monday.
TTianks for all your support. Governor, and for your recognition that
dealing with in-state gas needs is critical! It was a great insight
that I believe will push the AGIA License over the edge!
Marty
9/18/2009
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From: Colberg, Talis J (LAW) [/0=SOA/0U=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=TJCOLBERG]
Sent: Sunday, July 06, 2008 3:49 PM
To: ■gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Subject: Re: Whitaker
Dear governor palin. That would be fine with me. Talis.
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
To: Colberg, Talis J (LAW)
Sent: Sun Jul 06 15:42:55 2008
Subject: Re: Whitaker
Yes, having lAW available to help answer questions tomorrow would be great. 1pm in my conf
room.
Suffice it to say, I "don't get it" when I read of Whittaker's letter in the press.
May I cc Tom/Marty team so they know your take on this?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
From: "Colberg, Talis J (LAW)" <talis.colbergealaska.gov>
Date: Sun, 06 Jul 2008 15:32:54 -0800
To: <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject: Whitaker
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D6ar governor palin. [Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
sl-i- unaersrana you are navmg a news event Monaay ar x ju. xr you want my
staff is available to provide information on the specific rapa positions taken and why as
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From: Rutherford, Marty K (DNR) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPlENTS/CN=MKRUTHERFORDI
Sent; Sunday, July 06, 2008 4:28 PM
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Subject: FW: In-State Gas concept paper for Monday's Press Conference
Governor, Just in case my previous email didn't reach you, I am sending it again.
Marty
From: Rutherford, Marty K (DNR)
Sent: Sunday, July 06, 2008 4:26 PM
To: ExtemalEmailgsp; Galvin, Patrick S (DOR); Irwin, Tom E (DNR); Balash, Joseph R (GOV); Perry, Krisdna Y
(GOV)
Cc: Sean personal2
Subject: RE: In-State Gas roncept paper for Monday's Press Conference
Governor, Great questions and I'll give them a shot, but others may wish to weigh-in with additional input
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I hope this is helpful,
Marty
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.conri]
Sent: Sunday, July 06, 2008 3:38 W
To: Rutherford, Marty K (DNR); Galvin, Patrick S (DOR); Irwin, Tom E (DNR); Balash, Joseph R (GOV); Perry,
Krisdna Y (GOV)
Cc: Sean personal
Subject: Re: In-State Gas concept paper for Monday's Press Conference
Thanks for talking pts, here are some questions I may be asked (and I'm ccing our LtGov so he's in the
loop on this proposal):
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From : "Rutherford, Marty K (DNR)" <marty.rutherford@alaska.gov>
Date: Sat, 05 Jul 2008 14:42:05 -0800
To: <gov.sarah@yahoo.coni>; Galvin, Patrick S (DOR)<patrick.galvin@alaska.gov>; Irwin, Tom E
(DNR)<tom.irwin@alaska.gov>; Balash, Joseph R (GOV)<joe.balash@alaska.gov>; Perry, Kristina Y
(GOV)<kris.perry@alaska.gov>
8/26/2009
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Subject: Re: In-State Gas concept paper for Monday's Press Conference
Governor, ■ ■
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1 will be sending you your draft talking points in just a bit
Marty
— Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
To: Galvin, Patrick S (DOR); Irwin, Tom E (DNR); Balash, Joseph R (GOV); Ruthetford, Marty K (DNR); Peny, Kristina Y
(GOV)
Sent: Sat Jul 05 13-39.47 2008
Subject: Re: In-State Gas concept paper for Monday's Press Conference
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— Original Message-
From: "Galvin, Patrick S (DOR)" <patrick.galvin@alaska.gov>
Date: Sat, 05 Jul 2008 01:58:55
To: Irwin, Tcan E (DNR)<tomJrwin@alaska.gov>; BrtemalEmai)gsp<gov.sarah@yahoo.com>; Balash, Joseph R (GOV)
<joe.balash@alaska.gov>; Ru&erford, Marly K (DNR)<martyjutherford@alaska.gov>; Peny, Kristina Y (GOV)
<lcris.peiiy@alaska.gov>
Subject: RE: In-State Gas concept paper for Monday's Press Conference
Ilianks Tom, I agree completely with tiie sentiment. This is a big deal
for Ala^, and we need to make sure we launch it correctly. Our
strength has always been our candid internal discussions; challengmg
each other to make wbaf s good even better.
I'm also coming in late to this exchange, but would like to add a little
bit...
8/26/2009
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-Pat
Original Message
From: Irwin, Tom E (DNR)
Sent: Thursday, July 03, 2008 1 1 :55 ?M
To: ExteraalEmailgsp; Balash, Joseph R (GOV); Rutherford, Marty K (DNR);
Peny, Kristina Y (GOV); Galvin, Patrick S (DOR)
Subject: Re: In-State Gas concept paper for Monday's Press Conference
I am late 'getting into this discussion but some thoughts for the friends
I am absolutely proud to be with. I think the collective we are doing
great We have been through a really tough time and all of us have been
personally attacked for doing what is right That is stressful. Seems
like this has taken an eternity, yet we are soooo close to the goal.
I have had the opportu nity to hear and b e part of the proposal being
developed for Monday| prjyj|eged~ort Our success has been to
question, argue and harden ourselves for the next round of questions.
Lefs keq) it up. Better in house than outhouse.
I hqje you have a special July 4th. As we celebrate our country's
freedom, I think in our own way we are now fighting for our state's
freedom. God bless you all. Tom
Original Message ~ —
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
To: Balash, Joseph R (GOV); Rutherford, Marty K (DNR); Peny, Kristina Y
(GOV); Irwin, Tom E (DNR)
Co: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
Sent: Thu Jul 03 21 : 13^21 2008
Subject: Re: In-State Gas concept paper for Monday's Press Conference
Ok, got it. I appreciate your take on fliis and I sincerely appreciate
all your hard woric on this, and AGIA. It was interesting to watch
Stevens the other day though in our ptesso- as he rolled out his "energy
plan" with caveats left and right explaining these were "ideas,
proposals... needed to be fleshed out in DC, etc," obviously having
learned not to get himself in a box with some solid PLAN that he'd later
perhaps have to amend. We've rolled out things/ti melines before tha t we
later had to amend, so with this Enstar plan I'd likelPrivileaed or I
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From: "Balash, Joseph R (GOV)" <joe.balash@alaska.gov>
Date: Tim, 03 Jul 2008 21:09:17 -0800
To: <gov.sarah@yalioo.com>; Rutherford, Marty K
(D>fR)<martyjTifli©rfbrd@alaska.go^>; Perry, Kristina Y
(GOV)<lcris.peny@aIaska.gov>; Irwin, Twn E (DNR)<tom.irwin@alaska.gov>
CC: Leigjiow, Sharon W (GOV)<sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: In-State Gas concept paper for Monday's Press Conference
Soiry , Tm just a little on-edge after the past couple of days. This
whole gasline episode has been a long and exhausting ordeal.
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— Original Message —
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <%ov.sarah@yahoo.com>
To: Balash, Joseph R (GOV); Rutherford, Marty K (DNR); Perry, Kristina Y
(GOV); Irwin, Tom E (DNR)
Cc; Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
Sent: Thu Jul 03 20:59:19 2008
Subject: Re: In-State Gas concept paper for Monda/s Press Cwiference
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From: "Balash, Joseph R (GOV)" <joe.balash@alaska.gov>
Date: Thu, 03 Jul 2008 20:39:25 -0800
To: <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>; Rutherford, Marty K
(DNR)<marty.rutberford@alaska.gov>; Perry, Kristina Y
(GOV)<kris.perry@alaska.gov>; Irwin, Tom E (DNR)<tom.irwin@aladca.gov>
CC: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)<sharon Jeighow@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: to-State Gas concept paper for Monday's Press Conference
Governor,
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8/26/2009
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Joe
Original Message —
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
To: Rutherford, Marty K (DNR); Perry, Kristma Y (GOV); Irwin, Tom E
(DNR)
Cc: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Balash, Joseph R (GOV)
Sent: Thu Jul 03 20:02:37 2008
Subject: Re: In-State Gas concept paper for Monday's Press Conference
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From: "Rutherford, Marty K (DNR)" <anartyjrutherford@alaska.gov>
Date: Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:47:45 -0800
To: <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>; Peny, Kristina Y
(GOV)<kris.perry@aIaska.gov>
CC: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)<sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>;
<joe.balash@alaska.gov>
Subject: In-State Gas concept paper for Monday's Press Conference
Governor, Kris,
Here is what 1 believe to be the "final" concept pqier for tiie "In-State
Gas" Conference on Monday. This p^er has the blessing of both ANGDA
and ENSTAR and this is the concept we are all woridng off. And,
hopefully, their comments will be pegged off it as well. The following
people will be at the press event, although other representatives from
the entities may show-up:
ENSTAR:
Gene Dubay, Executive VP & COO for Continental Enei^ Systems (owner
company of ENSTAR)
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Colleen Starring, Regional VP for ENSTAR
ANGDA: ,
Scott Heywortb, Acting Chairman
Harold Heinze, CEO
Administration:
Tom Irwin, DNR
PatGalvin,DOR
Joe Balash, Gov's Ofc
Marcia Davis, DOR
Mar^ Rutherford, DNR
I have advised everyone that the press conference is scheduled for
1:00pm on Monday, My 7tii. in your Anchwage Conference Room. Ihey
have also been advised that you will be announcing this formation of a
project development venture (a public/private partnership) and will be
laying out the concept, followed by Gene Dnbay, Scott Heyworth and
Harold Heinze making brief statements. I have asked everyone to be at
your offices about 1 5 minutes ahead of time as you may want to go into
the Conference Room together.
I will be using this p^er to put together some talking points for you.
Governor. Should you wish anything else, please let me know. My cell
phone #: 317-4728.
Also, we have identified a series of people topre-message this
announcement to and we will be msddng tiiose calls on Sunday evening and
early Monday.
Thanks for all your support, Govamor, and for your recognition that
dealing with in-state gas needs is criticall It was a great msight
that I believe will push the AGIA License over the edge!
Marty
8/26/2009
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Sunday, July 06, 2008 9:47 AM
To: Nizich; Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Mason; Janice L (GOV); Penv; Kristlna Y (GOV); Frank Bailey
Subject: AlsoRe; Linda Perez's Mother
Kris/Frank: wanted you to see also re: Linda's mom.
Janice- I'll be working on tomorrow's gasline announcement speech today~but other than
that I doubt I'm going anywhere for the state so you can note on sched: "no duty" !
Mike- a possibility on First Family travel... past Govs had their special accounts from
donors that they could spend on whatever we're not allowed this, but we do still have
$ in the Inaugural account. May we use that or ask the legislature to adopt that option
for the Gov's office to utilize? (Assuming it takes a law change?)
Original Message
From: M Nizich
To: Governor Sarah Palin
Cc: Janice Mason
Sent: Jul 6, 2008 12:04 AM
Subject: Linda Perez's Mother
Linda's mother pass away today. She had not been doing too well in the past two weeks and
passed away this afternoon. Thought you should know.
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Unknown
From: Alaska Miners Association [ama@aiaskaminers.org]
Sent: Monday, July 07, 2008 1 1 :57 AM
To: Leigliow; Sharon W (GOV); Peny; Kristina Y (GOV); Palin; Sarah H (GOV); Balash; Joseph R (GOV)
Subject: A copy of a comment letter on the TLMP Experimental Forest Comments (Draft 6/19/08)
Dear Governor Palin,
Please find attached in pdf format a copy of a comment letter dated July 3, 2008 from Steven C. Borell,
P.E., Executive Director of the Alaska Miners Association to Mr. Dennis Bschor, Regional Forester in
Juneau, AK regarding the TLMP Experimental Forest Comments (Draft 6/19/2008).
Thank you.
Sharon G Cox, Secretary
Alaska Miners Association
3305 Arctic Blvd., Ste. 105
Anchorage, AK 99503
907-563-9229 Ofc
907-563-9225 Fax
www.alaskaminers.ora
email: amaiatalaskaminers.ora
9/18/2009
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From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Monday, July 07, 2008 5:34 PM
Rutherford; Marty K (DNR); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Balash; Joseph R (GOV)
Re: In-State Gas concept paper for Monday's Press Conference
Original Message
From: Marty Rutherford
To: Governor Sarah Palin
To: K Perry
Co: Sharon Leighow
Cc: Joe Balash
Sent: Jul 7, 2008 4:17 PM
Subject: In-State Gas concept paper for Monday's Press Conference
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From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Monday, July 07, 2008 4:52 PM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Re: FW: Asking for letter of recommendation from Governor
Yes I remember him, slightly. We can do a form letter for cody.
Original Message
From: Janice Mason
To: Governor Sarah Palin
Sent: Jul 7, 2008 4:53 PM
Subject: FW: FW: Asking for letter of recommendation from Governor
Governor - Please see email below. Request for letter of recommendation
(which they will need to provide) if you approve. I asked Todd but he
does not recall the name at all.
>
> Thanks, Janice
> Original Message-
> From: WebMall@govweb.alaska.gov
> [mailto:WebMail@govweb.alaska.gov]
> Sent: Monday, June 30, 2008 11:36 PM
> To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
> Subject: Other
> '
> Web mail from: cody prater-cox
> address: P.O. Box 298236 Wasilla Ak 99654 wasilla AK 99654
> 907-775-2232
>
> MESSAGE:
> hi sarah
>
> my name is cody prater-cox i went to school with your son
1
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> track since
> elementary school so you might know/remember me. but
> anyways ill cut to
> the point i am trying to get into the air force academy,
> and i need some
> kind of appointee in a high place to make it. but i figured
> since i have
> knovm your family for awhile i would ask you befor i ask
> the senators,
> thank you and i hope to hear from you soon
>
> cody
>
> codyp_69@hotmail.com
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From: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=nRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECiPIENTS/CN=SVW.EIGHOWl
Sent: Monday, July 07, 2008 3:25 PM
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.conr)'
Subject: please approve
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Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
(907) 269-7450 Anchorage
(907) 465-4031 Juneau
(907) 240-7943 cell
8/25/2009
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Unknown
From: Mason. Janice L (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=JLMASON]
Sent: Monday, July 07, 2008 1 1 :06 AM
To: 'Sarah Palin'
Cc: Nizich; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: FW: Juneau Email
Governor - just wanted you to see the appreciative email from Juneau. Janice
Original Message
From: WebMail@govweb.alaska.gov [mailto:WebMail@govweb.aldska.gov}
Sent: Friday, July 04, 2008 7:05 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mr. Jim Burns
address: 4128 Dogwood Lane Juneau AK 99801
907-789-5285
MESSAGE:
Governor Palin, I enjoyed reading your article in the Juneau Empire and was really
pleasantly surprised seeing you in the parade. I heard numerous comments from people on
the street and both the article and seeing you in the State Capi
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From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Mason, Janice L (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=JLMASONJ
Monday, July 07, 20084:54 PM
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
FW: FW: Asking for letter of recomnnendation from Governor
Governor - Please see email below. Request for letter of recommendation (which they will
need to provide) if you approve. I asked Todd but he does not recall the name at all.
> Thanks, Janice
> Original Message — - —
> From: WebMail@govweb.alaska.gov
> [mailto:WebMail@govweb.alaska.gov]
> Sent: Monday, June 30, 2008 11:36 PM
> To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
> Subject: Other
>
> Web mail from: cody prater-cox
> address: P.O. Box 298236 Wasilla Ak 99654 wasilla AK 99654
> 907-775-2232
>
> MESSAGE:
> hi sarah
>
> my name is cody prater-cox i went to school with your s
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Unknovtm
From: Rutherford, Marty K (DNR) l/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GR0UP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=MKRUTHERF0RD1
Sent: Monday, July 07, 2008 4:18 PM
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'; Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Cc: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Balash; Joseph R (GOV)
Subject: In-State Gas concept paper for Monday's Press Conference
9/18/2009
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Monday, July 07, 2008 4:06 PM
To: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV): Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Fw: Bristol Bay
Just fyi re: Wesley's question to me about Bristol bay set netters.
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Date: Mon, 7 Jul 2008 23:33:30 +0000
To: Cora Crome<cora.crome@alaska.gov>; M Nizich<mike.nizich@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: Bristol Bay
Thank you. It's very, very disappointing that they left fishermen high and dry again. We have got
to allow more competition in our fisheries. Wesley Loy asked me about this today- 1 said we
wont do what past admins have done in squashing opportunity for competition, but like AGIA
with our gas resources we want to develop our fish resources with more competition.
Also, he asked me about a rumOr that PeterPan put the Bay drifters on limits but allowed set
netters (Todd) to keep fishing. I told him "wrong", not true, Todd was shut down along with
everyone else. He appreciated being corrected, he said. Someone was spreading false rumors
there.
Sent from my BlackBerry device fiiom Cellular One
From: "Crome, Cora J (GOV)" <cora.crome@alaska.gov>
Date: Mon, 07 Jul 2008 11:26:55 -0800
To: <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>; Nizich, Michael A (GOV)<mike.nizich@alaska.gov>
Subject: Bristol Bay
I have talked with all the major processors to get status reports on their Bristol Bay operations. It appears
that most of the fleet Is on limits. For the drifters, the limits are relatively high, &-1 1 thousands pounds per
tide. For the setnetters, limits are lower. Limits niay persist for a few more days until catches stow down.
No one appears to have any additional assets available to deploy. Peter Pan was able to deploy an
additional tender from their King Cove operation. Their King Cove plant is running at full speed with
Bristol Bay fish. Icicle is mnning their three floaters and their shore plant in the bay and hauling 220-400
thousand pounds a day to their Kodiak plant. I have made it clear that we are disappointed with the way
production is going in the bay and asked that they do everything in their power to increase production and
lift limits as soon as possible.
I have the regional supervisor from ADF&G verifying processing assets on the grounds with what they
prOTnised in the capacity survey. He is applying pressure to processors and is also tracking limits and
suspensions.
I am traveling to Naknek today and will meet with additional processors oiit there to see if anything else
can be done.
Current production is in the 1.5-1.6 million fish per day range including what is being sent to other plants.
The preseason sun/ey indicated they would be able to handle 1.7 million daily not including sendouts, so
they are a little short of what they predicted.
I will send another update after I get out there and talk to a few more processors. We also have one
additional floating processor that is waiting on pemriits and are trying to expedite that process.
Cora
9/18/2009
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Unknown
From: gov,sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Monday, July 07, 2008 4.03 PM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Cc: Perry; KristinaY (GOV); Nizich; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Re: Scheduling Request (Tues.. Wed.,) 07.08-07.09.08
I'm fine w Ihem doing this w the AGIA team instead of me then... and would you make sure they
email me a summary of their discussion? Thanks
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From: "Mason, Janice L (GOV)" <janice.mason@alaska.gov>
Date: Mon, 07 Jul 2008 15:48:41 -0800
To:ExtemalEmailgsp<gov.sarah(^ahoo.com>
CC: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)<kris.perry@aIaska.gov>; Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
<mike.nizich(^aska.gov>
Subject: RE: Scheduling Request (Tues., Wed.,) 07.08-07.09.08
Governor - 1 apologize - 1 just got off the phone w/Exxon and Marty Massey will not be available due to
traveling tomonrow (Tues.). So, the best day v\fould be Wed., or Thurs., (before the 10:00 a.m.
testimony). If you are hot available then they would like to do the preview courtesy with Comm. Galvin or
Comm. Invtn, or Marty. I let them know that you would be 'm travel status yourself to the National
Governor's Association meeting. Thanks, Janice
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com [maltto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent: Monday, July 07, 2008 3:39 PM
To; Mason, Jar7lce L (GOV)
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Nfeich, Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Re: Scheduling Request (Tues., Wed.,) 07.08-07.09.08
Let's do before denby
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From: "Mason, Janice L (GOV)" <janicejnason@aIaska.gdv>
Date: Mon, 07 Jul 2008 15:33:45 -0800
To: ExtemaIEmailgsp<gov.sarah(^ahoo.com>
CC: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)<kris.perry@alaska.gov>; Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
<mike.nizich@alaska.gov>
Subject: RE: Scheduling Request (Tues., Wed.,) 07.08-07.09.08
Yes - Exxon can be available tomonrow (Tuesday).
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com {mailto:9bv.sarah@yah00.com]
Sent: Monday, July 07, 2008 3:28 PM
To: Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Nizfch, Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Re: Scheduling Request (Tues., Wed.,) 07.08-07.09.08
9/18/2009
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Can exxon do this on tuesday, not Wednesday.
Sent from my BlackBeny device from Cellular One
From: "Mason, Janice L (GOV)" <janice.mason@alaska.gov>
Date: Mon, 07 Jul 2008 15:05:59 -0800
To: <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
CC: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)<kris.perry@alaska.gov>; Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
<mike.nizich@alaska.gov>
Subject: Scheduling Request (Tues., Wed.,) 07.08-07.09.08
Governor -
I have received two requests to meet with you.
Tuesday, 07.08.08 - Commssioner Itoyd would like to meet w/you and Mike Nizich In regards to:
• Halibut Charter
• Deputy Commissioner Position (Fish and Game)
We could set this up before your 1 :00 p. m. appointment.
Wednesday, 07.09.08 - Exxon will be in JNU and scheduled to testify in front of the Legislature on Thursday,
07.10 on AGIA and would like to give you a courtesy heads up to what they will be saying. They know that you
are in ANC during this tinte and would like to set up video conference with you or telephone if video not available.
Thanks, Janice
9/18/2009
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I
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@aIaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, July 07, 2008 1:20 PM
To: soonerfans@gci.net
Subject: RE: Other
Thank you for writing to Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. The concerns, opinions, and/or
information you have sent are important and valuable to the Governor. Although she is
unable to respond to each and every email herself, your message has been received and is
being reviewed by the appropriate staff person in this office who can best address your
need, suggestion, or comment.
Original Message
From: WebMail@govweb.alaska.gov [mailto:WebMail@govweb.alaska.gov]
Sent: Sunday, July 06, 2008 4:14 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin {GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Tonya Essary
address: 2260 Fritz Cove Rd. Juneau AK 99801
MESSAGE:
I just wanted to tell you it was a pleasure to see you and your two youngest in the July
4th parade. My children were touched when you saw us with our Oklahoma Sooner t-shirts and
hats on and you gave a thumbs up and said go OU SOONERS! My ten year old wants to be a
true Alaskan girl like you. We moved here from Oklahoma two and half years ago and would
not move to the lower 48 for anything. We love Juneau, our state jobs and Alaska. Thank
you for your time and GO SOONER BOOMERS!
Tonya Essary
soonerfans@gci.net
PRA GSP01 0020433
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, July 07, 2008 1:1 1 PM
To: mccarole59@hotmail.com
Subject: RE: Other
Thank you for writing to Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. The concerns, opinions, and/or
information you have sent are important and valuable to the Goveimor. Although she is
unable to respond to each and every email herself, your message has been received and is
being reviewed by the appropriate staff person in this office who can best address your
need, suggestion, or comment.
Original Message
From: WebMailSgovweb. alaska . gov tniailtocWebMailfigovweb. alaska . gov]
Sent: Sunday, July 06, 2008 12:40 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Harry J. McDonaixi
address: 7044 Kulchay Circle Eagle River AK 99577
9076963176
MESSAGE:
Dear Governor Palin,
Upon reading the paper today, I noticed the photo of you and Trig and Piper, riding in the
4th of July Parade in Juneau. You were wearing a Mac Center baseball hat, and I was so
proud and pleased to see that, as Harry McDonald was my husband. I support you as
governor and am pleased with the job you are doing.
Sincerely,
Carole McDonald
mccarole59@hotmail . com
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.conn
Sent: Monday, July 07, 2008 3:39 PM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Cc: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Nizich; Michael A (GOV)
Subject Re: Scheduling Request (Tues., Wed.,) 07.08-07.09.08
Let's do before denby
Sent i:om my BlackBeny device from Cellular One
From: "Mason, Janice L (GOV)" <janice.mason@alaska.gov>
Date: Mon, 07 Jul 2008 15:33:45 -0800
To: ExtemalEmailgsp<gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
CC: Peny, Kristina Y (GOV)<kris.perry@aIaska.gov>; Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
<mike.nizich@alaska.gov>
Subject: RE: Scheduling Request (Tues., Wed.,) 07.08-07.09.08
Yes - Exxon can be available tomorrow (Tuesday).
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent: Monday, July 07, 2008 3:28 PM
To: Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Cc: Peny, Kristina Y (GOV); Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Re: Scheduling Request (Tues., Wed.,) 07.08-07.09.08
Can exxon do this on tuesday, not Wednesday.
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From: "Mason, Janice L (GOV)" <janice.mason@alaska.gov>
Date: Mon, 07 Jul 2008 1 5 :05:59 -0800
To: <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
CC: Peny, Kristina Y (GOV)<kris.perry@alaska.gov>; Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
<mike.nizich@alaska.gov>
Subject: Scheduling Request (Tues., Wed.,) 07.08-07.09.08
Governor -
I have received two requests to meet with you.
Tuesday, 07.08.08 - Commissioner Lloyd would like to meet w/you and Mike Nizich in regards to:
• Halibut Charter
• Deputy Commissioner Position (Fish and Game)
We could set this up before your 1 :00 p.m. appointment.
Wednesday, 07.09.08 - Exxon will be in JNU and scheduled to testify in front of the Legislature on
Thursday, 07. 1 on AGIA and would like to give you a courtesy heads up to what they will be saying.
They know that you are in ANC during this time and would like to set up video conference with you or
I telephone if video not available.
J
I Thanks, Janice
9/18/2009
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Monday, July 07. 2008 3:34 PM
To: Crome; Cora J (GOV); Nizich; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Re: Bristol Bay
Thank you. It's very, very disappointing that they left fishermen high and dry again. We have got
to allow more competition in our fisheries. Wesley Loy asked me about fliis today- 1 said we
won't do what past admins have done in squashing opportunity for competition, but like AGIA
with our gas resources we want to develop our fish resources with more competition.
Also, he asked me about a rumor that PeterPan put the Bay drifters on limits but allowed set
netters (Todd) to keep fishing. I told him "wrong", not true, Todd was shut down along with
everyone else. He appreciated being corrected, he said. Someone was spreading false rumors
there.
Sent jQrom my BlackBerry device fi:om Celliilar One
From: "Crome, Cora J (GOV)" <cora.crome@alaska.gov>
Date: Mon, 07 Jul 2008 1 1 :26:55 -0800
To: <gov.sarah@yahoo.cona>; Nizich, Michael A (GOV)<mike.nizich@alaska.gov>
Subject: Bristol Bay
i have talked with all the major processors to get status reports on their Bristol Bay operations. It appears
that most of the fleet is on limits. For the drifters, the limits are relatively high, 9-1 1 thousands pounds per
tide. For the setnetters, limits are lower. Limits may persist for a few more days until catches slow down.
No one appears to have any additional assets available to deploy. Peter Pan was able to deploy an
additional tender fi-om their King Cove operation. Their King Cove plant is running at full speed with
Bristol Bay fish. Icicle is running their three floaters and their shore plant in the bay and hauling 220-400
thousand pounds a day to their Kodiak plant. I have made it clear that we are disappointed with the way
production is going in the bay and asked that they do everything in their power to increase production and
lift limits as soon as possible.
I have the regional supervisor fi-om ADF&G verifying processing assets on the grounds with what they
promised in the capacity survey. He is applying pressure to processors and is also tracking limits and
suspensions.
I am traveling to Naknek today and will nieet with additional processors out there to see if anything else
can be done.
Current production is in the 1 .5-1 .6 million fish per day range including what is being sent to other plants.
The preseason survey indicated they would be able to handle 1.7 million daily not including sendouts, so
they are a little short of what they predicted.
I will send another update after I get out there and talk to a f^w n[K>re processors. We also have one
additional floating processor that Is waiting on permits and are trying to expedite that process.
Cora
9/18/2009
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Monday, July 07, 2008 3:42 PM
To: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Re: please approve
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Sent from my BlackBeiry device from Cellular One
From: "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)" <sharon.leighow@aIaska.gov>
Date: Mon, 07 Jul 2008 15:24:54 -0800
To: <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject: please approve
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
(907) 269-7450 Anchorage
(907) 465-4031 Juneau
(907) 240-7943 cell
9/18/2009
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I
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [govemor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, July 07, 200811:06 AM
To: 'nnatt_on_moon@yahoo.com'
Subject: RE: Homeland_Security
Thank you for writing to Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. The concerns, opinions, and/or
information you have sent are important and valuable to the Governor. Although she is
unable to respond to each and every email herself, your message has been received and is
being reviewed by the appropriate staff person in this office who can best address your
need, suggestion, or comment.
Original Message
From : WebMailSgovweb . alaska . gov [mailto : WebMail@govweb . alaska . gov]
Sent: Friday, July 04, 2008 10:43 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Homeland_Security
Web mail from: Mr. Mathew Shurley
address: 8060 N. Glenn Frenso CA 93711
559-259-1750
MESSAGE:
Governor Palin:
i would liketo praise you and let you know how supported you are in California. Although I
am not a resident in your state of Alaska, I am extremely proud of you doings. You have
transformed Alaska and even affected us in California.
You have extreme support here and have inspired many to reach for their dreams and not
hide in the shadows. I urge you to continue with your great work with energy, oil,
education, healthcare, ect . You are a great governor, I am hope that you will have great
importance in this presidential election.
PRA GSP01 0020438
Mathew Shurley
mat t_on_moon@ yahoo . com
(559)259-1750
inatt_on_moon@yahoo . com
PRA GSP01 0020439
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, July 07, 2008 1 1 :05 AM
To: 'snownurse1@aol.com'
Subject: RE: Fish_and_Game
Thank you for writing to Alaska Governor Sarah- Palin. The concerns, opinions, and/or
information you have sent are important and valuable to the Governor. Although she is
unable to respond to each and every email herself, your message has been received and is
being reviewed by the appropriate staff person in this office who can best address your
need, suggestion, or comment.
Original Message
From: WebMail@govweb.alaska.gov [mailto:WebMail@govweb.alaska.gov]
Sent: Friday, July 04, 2008 10:12 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Fish_and_Game
Web mail from: Ms. Marlene Buccione Miller
address: HC-52, Box 8755 Indian AK 99540
907-653-7507
MESSAGE :
Honorable, and fully respected. Gov. Palin,
I'm not sure if you were informed that Potter Marsh Grand Opening will be Saturday, July
26, 2008.
It would mean so much if you could attend this grand opening. There will be rehabilitated
eagle release, signing of the Urban Treaty for Migratory Birds. Our new boardwalk is now
over 1,000 ft with wildlife viewing decks and viewing blinds. ADF&G's Mobile Aquatic
Classroom with even be there. Some of the sponsors, none of this is political, so your
husband can even come> are Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Bird Treatment and Learning
Center, MOA Parks and Recreation, Alaska Zoo, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Anchorage
Audubon, Anchorage Waterways Council, and Ducks Unlimited also Audubon Alaska. Your
schedule is so busy so I can understand, l;m just an old operating room nurse, now
wildlife photographer, and 1 have a friend who is a FBI agent. Bob Busey, in Anchorage is
you need credentials. Thank you so much,
Respectfully,
PRA GSP01 0020440
Marlene Buccione-Miller
snownursel@aol.com
PRA GSP01 0020441
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From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Monday, July 07, 2008 10:29 AM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Perry; KristinaY (GOV)
Re: Schedule for Today, Monday, 07.07.08
Pis send script again- by now it's lost in pile of emails
Original Message
From: Janice Mason
To: Governor Sarah Palin
Co: K Perry
Sent: Jul 7, 2008 9:47 AM
Subject: Schedule for Today, Monday, 07.07.08
Governor —
Andy/ Jason are up in ANC today (Monday} . They have a script ready to shoot the Miss
Alaska Scholarship DVD that needs to be submitted before your return from NGA. This will
take approx. 10 minutes with set up. They would like to do this today. Thank you, Janice
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Monday, July 07. 2008 3:28 PM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Cc: Perry; l^stina Y (GOV); Nizich; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Re: Scheduling Request (Tues.. V\ted.,) 07.08-07.09.08
Can exxon do this on tuesday, not Wednesday.
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From: "Mason, Janice L (GOV)" <janicejnason@alaska.gov>
Date: Mon, 07 Jul 2008 15:05:59 -0800
To: <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
CC: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)<kris.perry@alaska.gov>; Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
<mike.nizich@aIaska.gov>
Subject: Scheduling Request (Tues., Wed.,) 07.08-07.09.08
Governor -
I have received two requests to rrieet with you.
Tuesday, 07.08.08 - Commissioner Lloyd w^ould like to meet w/you and Mil<e Nizich in regards to:
• Halibut Charter
• Deputy Commissioner Position (Fish and Game)
We could set this up before your 1:00 p.m. appointment.
Wednesday, 07.09.08 - Exxon will be in JNU and scheduled to testify in front of the Legislature on
Thursday, 07.10 on AGIA and would like to give you a courtesy heads up to what they will be saying.
They know that you are in ANC during this time and would like to set up video conference with you or
telephone if video not available.
Thanks, Janice
9/18/2009
PRA GSP01 0020443
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Mason, Janice L (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=JLMASON]
Monday, July 07, 2008 3:06 PM
gov.sarah@yahoo.conf)
Peny; Kristina Y (GOV); Nizich; Michael A (GOV)
Scheduling Request (Tues., Wed.,) 07.08-07.09.08
Governor
I have received two requests to meet with you.
Tuesday, 07.08.08 - Commissioner Lloyd would like to meet w/you and Mike Nizich in regards
to:
Halibut Charter
Deputy Commissioner Position (Fish and Game)
We could set this up before your 1:00 p.m. appointment.
Wednesday, 07.09.08 - Exxon will be in JNO and scheduled to testify in front of the
Legislature on Thursday, 07.10 on AGIA and would like to give you a courtesy heads up to
what they will be saying. They know that you are in ANC during this time and would like
to set up video conference with y
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From: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=SWLEIGHOVVl
Sent: Monday, July 07, 2008 3:25 PM
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Subject: please approve
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
(907) 269-7450 Anchorage
(907) 465-4031 Juneau
(907) 240-7943 celi
8/26/2009
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From: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINfSTRATlVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=SWLElGHOW]
Sent: Monday, July 07, 2008 4:27 PM
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Cc: Irwin; Tom E{DNR);Galvin; Patricks (DOR); Rutherford; Marty K(DNR)
Subject: Rep. Ramras
Steve Quinn just told me that Rep. Ramras is doing cartwheels he is so happy with today's
announcement.
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
(907) 269-7450 Anchorage
(907) 465-4031 Juneau
(907) 240-7943 cell
8/24/2009
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Unknown
From: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=KYPERRY]
Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2008 8:49 AM
To: 'Sarah Palin'
Subject: Yes, I will...
Call Bob today. © That was great.
8/24/2009
PRA GSP01 0020447
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Mason, Janice L (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=JLMASON]
Tuesday, July 08, 2008 1:52 PM
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Nizich; Michael A (GOV); Peny; Kristina Y (GOV)
Reimbursement for Airline Ticket
Governor -
I have checked into the reimbursement of airline ticket that was purchased for NGA. The
state has no way of accepting credit card payments for travel reimbursement. You would
need to write out a personal check to the State of Alaska. The amount is for $724.25.
The check can be sent to the JNU office as it needs to be given to Linda. Thank you,
Janice
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From: Mason, Janice L (GOV) [/0=S0A/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GR0UP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=JLMAS0N1
Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2008 4:24 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored); Provost; Kathryn T (GOV)
Subject: RE: Transportation
Please let me know as this is a scheduling request why it went directly to Katie. I would
be happy to answer this if it has not already been addressed. Thanks, Janice
Original Message
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2008 2:47 PM
To: Provost, Kathryn T (GOV)
Cc: Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Transportation
Original Message
From: WebMail@govweb.alaska.gov [mailto:WebMail@govweb.alaska.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2008 9:03 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Transportation
Web mail from: Ms. Marina Jarvis
addre
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From: Balash, Joseph R (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=JRBALASHJ
Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2008 5: 1 8 PM
To: Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Bailey; Frank T (GOV); 'frank bailey'
Cc: •krisanctelark@yahoo.com'; Nizich; Michael A (GOV); Rutherford; Marty K (DNR);
'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Subject: FW: Reporter
Here we go.
From: Colleen Starring [mailto:Colleen.Starring@enstamaturalgas.com]
Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2008 5:08 PM
To: Balash, Joseph R (GOV)
Subject: RE: Reporter
Joe,
The clarification is being made as we speak.
Colleen
M. Colleen Starring
Regional Vice President
ENSTAR Natural Gas Company
(907) 334-7659 Direct
(907) 301-3179 Mobile
From: Balash, Joseph R (GOV) [mailto:ioe.balash@alaska.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2008 4:58 PM
To; Colleen Starring
Subject: Reporter
Colleen,
The specific reporter I spoke with was Rena Delbridge at the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner. Her number is 459-
7518. If at all possible, could a clarification be made with her?
Joe
8/26/2009
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From: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=SWLEIGHOW]
Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2008 4:03 PM
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Subject: accident
Governor-
I just heard about the accident. I hope you are okay. I did get a call from Dennis Zaki with
Alaskareport.com asking for details, I'm sure more media outlets will find out.
May I share-
Vou were rear ended at Glenn and Bragaw intersection.
You are sore but suffered no major injuries
You were alone in the vehicle
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
(907) 269-7450 Anchorage
(907) 465-4031 Juneau
(907) 240-7943 cell
8/31/2009
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From: Mason. Janice L (GOV) (/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GR0UP/CN=REC1PIENTS/CN=JLMAS0N]
Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2008 4:06 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: RE: Environment
This is a strange one. I do not know if it warrants a response. If so - I would
recommend sending to communications .
Original Message
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2008 1:36 PM
To: Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Environment
Janice,
Not sure what to do with this, if it was out of state I would delete it, but it is not,
can you help???
— Original Message
From: WebMail8govweb.alaska.gov [mailto:WebMail@govweb.alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, July 07, 2008 10:36 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Environment
Web mail fro
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7/8 - Can America Solve Its Problems?
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2008 2:55 PM
To: Smith; Lynne M (GOV)
Subject: FW: Weekly: Can America Solve Its Problems?
From: membership@uschamber.com [mailt0:membership@uschamber.com]
Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2008 12:26 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Weekly: Can America Solve Its Problems?
View this online.
http://www.uschamber.lnfa/notlce-descriptfon.tcl?newsletterJd=27689759
Tuesday, July 8,2003
Can America Solve Its Problems?
By Tom Donohue, Piesident and CEO
Underneath Annericans' joy and hoopla while celebrating the Fourth of July was deep-
seated doubt about America's ability to compete and win In a rapidly changing world.
Pick up any paper or watch any newscast and you're sure to see a commentator saying
I that America is in decline and Is incapable of fixing its problems. Afeiv York Times
I columnist Thomas Friedman says forget Iraq and Afgtonistan; we need nation building
right here in America, and nothing else really matters. Newsweek commentator Fareed Zakaria captures
American anxiety in his new book. He notes that the world's tallest building is in Taipei. Its largest publicly
traded company is in Beijing. Its biggest refinery is being constructed in India, and
soon.
» Join the conversatfon,
Capital Roundup
Chamber Member Formalees Relationship with Army Reserves
U.S. Chamber member Con-way Freight Is partnering with the U.S. Amiy Resen/e to recruit,
train, and employ resenre soldiers seeking careers in Vne trucking indus^.
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Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored) [govpalin@alaska.gov]
Tuesday, July 08, 2008 7:52 AM
Katz; John W (GOV)
Penv; Kristina Y (GOV); Nizich; Michael A (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Re: Senator Stevens/In-State Gas Pipeline
Yeah! Thanks
Original Message
From: John Katz <jwkatz@ALflSKADC.org>
To: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Sent: Tue Jul 08 06:43:57 2008
Subject: Senator Stevens/In-State Gas Pipeline
You may have seen it already, but I wanted to make sure that you had a copy of Senator
Stevens ' statement (pasted below) in support of the In-State gas proposal you announced
yesterday.
I think that the level of communication and coordination we are now seeing will be
beneficial at both the State and federal levels as we pursue our respective energy
initiatives.
Senator Stevens to Actively Support
Gov. Palin 's In-State Gasline Proposal
Stands Ready to Help in Federal Administrative Process
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) today offered praise for Governor Sarah
Palin 's in-state natural gas pipeline proposal and pledged his full backing of the
project.
PRA GSP01 0020455
"The Governor's in-state gasline proposal has my full support. This is absolutely critical
to our future economy. If Alaskans work together, we can expect delivery of this
affordable energy source in what is really a very short timeframe," said Senator Stevens.
"The concept of a public-private partnership will get this project from the drawing board
to construction quickly and efficiently. I will write a letter to the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission Tuesday asking them to assess and speed up any permitting that may
be required for construction of this pipeline."
The energy initiatives Senator Stevens announced last week included proposed legislation
aimed at streamlining development and federal permitting of an in-state gasline. His
energy initiatives will lay a broad foundation for addressing Alaska's and the nation's
energy crisis through the combination of increased domestic production; development of
renewable and alternative energy; conservation and energy efficiency; and protection from
lawsuits and market manipulation.
"Governor Palin's plan for an in-state gas line is aligned with our common goal to help
bring Alaskans the next generation of affordable and clean energy," said Senator Stevens.
John W. Katz
Director of State/Federal Relations
and Special Counsel to the Governor
jwkatzSalaskadc. org <mailto : jwkatzealaskadc. org>
(202)624-5858
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Unknown
From: Nizich, Michael A (GOV) [mike.nizich@alaska.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2008 1 1 :50 PM
To: gov.palin@yahoo.com
Subject: RE: Deputy Commissioner for Wildlife Conservation
So is that the green light to get this moving? I'd be happy to make the offer and arrangements virtiile you
are out of state.
By the way I have a meeting scheduled with V\falt Friday afternoon. I will call you with the results of that
meeting.
Mike
From; gov.palin@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.palln@yahoo.com]
Sent: Tue 7/8/2008 10:52 PM
To: Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Re: Deputy Cbmmissioner for Wildlife Conservation
Well, there you go. Sounds like a proponent of ushering in change via new blood in that DC
position. [privJlefits that bill,
From: "Nizich, Michael A (GOV)" <mike.nizich@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 08 Jul 2008 16:07:07 -0800
To: <gov.paIin@yahoo.com>
Subject: FW: Deputy Commissioner for Wildlife Conservation
Here is an email I just received. I think it hits home along the fines of what we have discussed about the
needed change in F&G.
From: Tinker [mailto:tinker@mosquitonet.com]
Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2008 11:12 AM
To: Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Fw: Deputy Commissioner for Wildlife Cbnservation
IVIr. N. I am forwarding an email to Denby (which he requested) on my (our) thoughts
about replacing the Deputy Commissioner for Wildlife at F&G. Although there are a
huge number of Alaskans who realize that the Governor has not made any progress on
her "managing for abundance" direction, there is an opportunity here to take small
steps in that direction. I think the earlier confrontational attitudes are set aside for
now and most of us would really like to see her and the Department move in the right
direction.
Hope the Special Session goes well for the Acting Chief of Staff, I'm headed for
Gakona to catch a few more sockeye in the fishwheel.
Mike Tinker
— Original Message —
9/18/2009
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Page 2 of 3
From: Tinker
To: Llovd. Denbv S (DFG)
Cc: Jennifer Yuhas ; Virgil Umpenhauer
Sent: Monday, July 07, 2008 4:37 PM
Subject: Deputy Commissioner for Wildlife Conservation
Commissioner, Thanks for including us (me) in your search for a new DC. You are aware I
was not a KTaylor fan when you selected him but you did use him to best effect and mostly
kept him out of the chain of command for Wildlife issues. His replacement can be an
opportunity to take a few steps for the management of wildlife adding emphasis on actions
that result in desired changes to the various wildlife populations. Jennifer Yuhas, who
confided your conversation with her, and a few locals met me for lunch and we discussed
what we could say to help you.
In the early Knowles administration, I had several discussions with the then Commissioner
Rue and Wildlife Director Smith about why it was that we had established "minimum
conditions" for fish resources (like minimum escapement) but even with the emphasis added
by the Legislature with the intensive management statute revisions, we couldn't seem to get
behind the "minimum conditions" (like population objectives set by the Board of Game) for
wildlife. I suspect commercial fishing interests with the attendant political pressures had a
lot to do with keeping the feet to the fire for fish. There is no parallel on the wildlife side
and I certainly can't compare Alaska's professional hunting organizations with the interest or
clout of commercial fishermen. I and many other Alaskans and the Legislators expected tiie
IM changes would result in "emphasis added".
The lack of enthusiasm in the Department for "managing" to the population objective
minimums needs some emphasis and we are hoping a new Deputy Commissioner can work
in that direction as well as continue the Federal coordination interface and the more detailed
but cumbersome issues like endangered species coordination.
The coordination functions can best be served by someone who knows the "bottom line" on
both sides of the issue and can both hold the line for Alaska's interests and recognize how far
the federal interests can and will go. It is my opinion that some of your
present "representatives" cmi talk the talk but lack tiie ability to get tough when it's needed. I
would recommend you consider someone with background and backbone in Wildlife issues
and controversies and avoid someone who just "wants to get along with everyone".
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
9/18/2009
PRA GSP01 0020458
Page 3 of 3
One issue a new DC can review is the relationship between having some resources serve
statewide issues as opposed to regional issues. The new sheep biologist position for Region
n is an example. I don't think Doug or anyone else thinks that position won't serve the
whole spectrum of dall sheep issues regardless of which region needs assistance. There are
some "specialties" that would best serve as "statewide" resources and they could be
coordinated by the new DC regardless of where the office is physically located. I remain an
advocate of having the Directors and Deputies and Special Assistants located down the hall
from your office whenever possible.
It is not my intent to recommend you shake up the internal politics of the Department with
this appointment, rather, I'd like to see some small steps to add emphasis to the management
possibilities for the Wildlife Conservation Division.
I wish we had a perfect name for you on this one, but we don't. I would be happy to discuss
any "other" names you might have in mind and I wish you luck in finding the ri^t person.
We remain committed to helping you manage for abundance. The energy crisis points out
the extreme value in providing resources for Alaskans to eat. I'm sure both Boards will hear
a lot about that this Fall.
I'm headed south again Wednesday to see if I can catch a few more Copper River sockeye.
Good luck.
Mike
9/18/2009
PRA GSP01 0020459
Page 1 of 3
Unknown
From: Nizich, Michael A (GOV) [mike.nizich@alaska.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2008 1 1 :29 PM
To: gov.palin@yahoo.coni
Subject: RE: Deputy Commissioner for Wildlife Conservation
I agree 100%
From: gov.palin@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.palin@yahoo.com]
Sent: Tue 7/8/2008 10:52 PM
To: Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Re: Deputy ODmmisskMier for Wildlife Conservation
Well, there you go. Sounds like a proponent of ushering in change via new blood in that DC
position.[pPiviiej|fits that bill.
From: 'TSFizich, Michael A (GOV)" <mike.nizich@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 08 M 2008 1 6:07:07 -0800
To: <gov.palin@yahoo.com>
Subject: FW: Deputy Commissioner for Wildlife Conservation
Here is an email I just received. I think it hits home along the lines of what we have discussed about the
needed change in F&G.
From: Tinker [matito:tinker@mosquitonet.com]
Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2008 11:12 AM
To: Nizichy Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Fv*: Deputy Cc»nmissioner for Wildlife Conservatfon
Mr. N. I am forwarding an email to Denby (which he requested) on my (our) thoughts
about replacing the Deputy Commissioner for Wildlife at F&G. Although there are a
huge number of Alaskans who realize that the Governor has not made any progress on
her "managing for abundance" direction, there is an opportunity here to take small
steps in that direction, I think the earlier confrontational attitudes are set aside for
now and most of us would really like to see her and the Department move in the right
direction.
Hope flie Special Session goes well for the Acting Chief of Staff, I'm headed for
Gakona to catch a few more sockeye in the fishwheel.
Mike Tinker
— Original Message —
From: Tinker
To: Llovd. Denbv S (DFG)
Cc: Jennifer Yuhas : Virgil Umpenhauer
Sent: Monday, July 07, 2008 4:37 PM
Subject: Deputy Commissioner for Wildlife Conservation
9/18/2009
PRA GSP01 0020460
Page 2 of 3
Commissioner, Thanks for including us (me) in your search for a new DC. You are aware I
was not a KTaylor fan when you selected him but you did use him to best effect and mostly
kept him out of the chain of command for Wildlife issues. His replacement can be an
opportunity to take a few steps for the management of wildlife adding emphasis on actions
that result in desired changes to the various wildlife populations. Jennifer Yuhas, who
confided your conversation with her, and a few locals met me for lunch and we discussed
what we could say to help you.
In the early Knowles administration, I had several discussions with the then Commissioner
Rue and Wildlife Director Smith about why it was that we had established "minimum
conditions" for fish resources (like minimum escapement) but even with the emphasis added
by the Legislature with the intensive management statute revisions, we couldn't seem to get
behind the "minimum conditions" (like population objectives set by the Board of Game) for
wildlife. I suspect commercial fishing interests with the attendant political pressures had a
lot to do with keeping the feet to the fire for fish. There is no parallel on the wildlife side
and I certainly can't compare Alaska's professional hunting organizations with the interest or
clout of commercial fishermen. I and many other Alaskans and the Legislators expected the
IM changes would result in "emphasis added".
The lack of enthusiasm in the Department for "managing" to the population objective
minimums needs some emphasis and we are hoping a new Deputy Commissioner can work
in that direction as well as continue the Federal coordination interface and the more detailed
but cumbersome issues like endangered species coordination.
The coordination functions can best be served by someone who knows the "bottom line" on
both sides of the issue and can both hold the line for Alaska's interests and recognize how far
the federal interests can and will go. It is my opinion that some of your
present "representatives" can talk the talk but lack the ability to get tough when it's needed. I
would recommend you consider someone with background and backbone in Wildlife issues
and controversies and avoid someone who just "wants to get along with everyone".
Privileged or Personal IVIaterial Redacted
9/18/2009
PRA GSP01 0020461
Page 3 of 3
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
One issue a new DC can review is the relationship between having some resources serve
statewide issues as opposed to regional issues. ITie new sheep biologist position for Region
n is an example. I don't think Doug or anyone else thinks that position won't serve the
whole spectrum of dall sheep issues regardless of which region needs assistance. There are
some "specialties" that would best serve as "statewide" resources and they could be
coordinated by the new DC regardless of where the office is physically located. I remain an
advocate of having the Dkectors and Deputies and Special i*isistants located down the hall
from your office whenever possible.
It is not my intent to recommend you shake up the internal politics of the Department with
this appointment, rather, I'd like to see isome small steps to add emphasis to fihe management
possibilities for tiie Wildlife Conservation Division.
I wish we had a perfect name for you on this one, but we don't. I would be happy to discuss
any "other" names you might have in mind and I wish you luck in finding the ri^t person.
We remain committed to helping you manage for abundance. The energy crisis points out
the extreme value in providing resources for Alaskans to eat. I'm sure both Boards will hear
a lot about that this Fall.
I'm headed south again Wednesday to see if I can catch a few more Copper River sockeye.
Good luck.
Mike
9/18/2009
PRA GSP01 0020462
Unknown
From: Mason, Janice L (GOV) Danice.mason@alaska.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2008 3:13 PM
To: Governor Sarali Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: RE: Other
This is for an out of state request. Just send the standard one. Thanks, Janice
Original Message
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2008 1:33 PM
To: Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Does the Governor want to personalize one or should we send a standard one???
Original Message —
From: WebMail@govweb.alaska.gov [mailto:WebMail@govweb.alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, July 07, 2008 10:32 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Esther Wadley
address: 3000 Kville Dr Auburndale FL 33823
863-665-1916
MESSAGE:
Our Annual Fall Banquet is scheduled for Nov. 1, 2008. The event has grown considerably
and we are now expecting over 300 community and business leaders, supporters and partners
in attendance. This banquet is the annual fund-raising event for Anchor House boy's home,
a non-profit organization that supports children in foster care.
We would greatly appreciate your consideration of a donation of an autographed picture for
the silent and live auctions. We are collecting autographed pictures from all 50 State
Governors .
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Anchor House Ministries, a group home for troubled boys, has been in Auburndale for
thirty-four years. Our graduates now serve our armed services, local government, business
and industry, and many other vocations.
Your contribution will help us to continue the many educational, vocational and social
development programs running at Anchor House. We thank you for your consideration.
Once again, we hope that you will join us in the cause to help the young men in Central
Florida who have nowhere else to turn to for help. Together.... we can make a real difference
in many lives. .
Sincerely yours,
Esther Wadley
Anchor House, Inc.
863.665.1916
www. anchor-house . org
esther . wadley@anchor-house . org
PRA GSP01 0020464
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [govemor@alaska.gov]
Tuesday, July 08, 2008 2:32 PM
Wilken; Jessica M (GOV)
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW; Energy
Original Message
From: WebMail@govweb.alaska.gov [mailto: WebMail@govweb.alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, July 07, 2008 6:08 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Energy
Web mail from: Mr. Garrett Smith
address: P.O BOX 220392 Anch AK 99522
(907) 382 - 2779
MESSAGE:
Good afternoon Governor Palin,
If I could sit down with you and talk about a few things. Energy and a few of my ideas
that would be great. Please email me or call I would only ask for 10 to 15 mins of your
time. Thank you for taking the time.
yessmiths@yahoo . com
PRA GSP01 0020465
Page 1 of 1
Unknown
From: gov.sanah@yahoo.com
Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2008 5: 1 PM
To: Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Frank Bailey
Cc: K Perry Yahoo; Nizich; Michael A (GOV); Rutherford; Marty K (DNR); Balash; Joseph R (GOV)
Subject: Re: Thayer Comments
If lobbyists Curtis Thayer and/or Ashely Reed did ANYTHING to deceive us or the public- they
will be sorry. I heard enough "questions" today to believe we may not have been told the whole
truth about Enstar's plan to work cooperatively w/us and ANGDA. Not good. We need to get to
the bottom of it.
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From: "Irwin, Tom E (DNR)" <tom.irwin(^laska.gov>
Date: Tue, 08 Jul 2008 16:41:31 -0800
To: <ftb907@yahoo.com>; ExtemalEmailgsp<gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
CC: kris Perry<krisandclark@yahoo.com>; Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
<mike.nizich(^aska.gov>; Rutherford, Marty K (DNR)<marty.rutherford@alaska.gov>;
Balash, Joseph R (GOV)<joe.baIash@alaska.gov>
Subject: RE: Thayer Comments
I have called Scott, left a message and asked him to call. The message to him: Curtis is not the decision
maker! There could be a lot ofthis, especially from the few talk shows and the naysayers against
everything. We all need to rise above it and get a pipeline. He needs to control his messages and
messengers. We will control ours. Don't rise to the bait. Some want us to fail. Alastens want this to
succeed. Scott has worked hard for this. We can and will sort out the issues as we advance the
partnership.
From: frank bailey [mailto:ftb907@yahoo.com]
Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2008 4:33 PM
To: ExternalEmailgsp
Cc: Inwin, Tom E (DNR); kris Perry; Nizfch, Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Thayer Comments
Governor,
Tom's calling Marty, who is going to call Heyworth.
I didn't hear Thayer's comments on KFQD but apparently they sent the ANGDA folks over the
edge.
9/18/2009
PRA GSP01 0020466
Page I of 3
Unknown
From: Nizich, Michael A (GOV) [mike.nizich@alaska.gov)
Sent: Tuesday. July 08, 2008 4:07 PM
To: gov.palin@yahoo.com
Subject: FW: Deputy Commissioner for Wildlife Conservation
Here is an email I just received. I think it hits home along the lines of what we have discussed about the
needed change in F&G.
From: Tinker [mailto:tinker@mosquttDnet.com]
Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2008 11:12 AM
To: Nizich, Mfchael A (GOV)
Subject: Fw: Deputy Commissioner for Wildlife Conservation
Mr. N. I am forwarding an email to Denby (which he requested) on my (our) thoughts
about replacing the Deputy Commissioner for Wildlife at F&G. Althou^ there are a
huge number of Alaskans who realize that the Governor has not made any progress on
her "managing for abundance" direction, there is an opportunity here to take small
steps in that direction. I think the earlier confrontational attitudes are set aside for
now and most of us would really like to see her and the Department move in the right
direction.
Hope the Special Session goes well for the Acting Chief of Staff, I'm headed for
Gakona to catch a few more sockeye in the fishwheel.
Mike Tinker
— Original Message ~-
From: Tinker
To: Llovd. Denbv S (DFG^
Cc: Jennifer Yuhas ; VirQil Umpenhauer
Sent: Monday, July 07, 2008 4:37 PM
Subject: Deputy Commissioner for Wildlife Conservation
Commissioner, Thanks for including us (me) in your search for a new DC. You are
aware I was not a KTaylor fan when you selected him but you did use him to best
effect and mostly kept him out of the chain of command for Wildlife issues. His
replacement can be an opportunity to take a few steps for the management of wildlife
adding emphasis on actions that resuh in desired changes to tiie various wildlife
populations. Jennifer Yuhas, who confided your conversation with her, and a few
locals met me for limch and we discussed what we could say to help you.
In the early Knowles administration, I had several discussions with the then
Commissioner Rue and Wildlife Director Smith about why it was that we had
established "minimum conditions" for fish resources (like minimum escapement) but
even with the emphasis added by the Legislature with the intensive management
statute revisions, we couldn't seem to get behind the "minimimi conditions" (like
population objectives set by the Board of Game) for wildlife. I suspect commercial
fishing interests with the attendant political pressures had a lot to do with keeping the
9/18/2009
PRA GSP01 0020467
Page 2 of 3
feet to the fire for fish. There is no parallel on the wildlife side and I certainly can't compare
Alaska's professional hunting organizations with the interest or clout of commercial
fishermen. I and many other Alaskans and the Legislators expected the IM changes would
result in "emphasis added".
The lack of enthusiasm in the Department for "managing" to the population objective
minimums needs some emphasis and we are hoping a new Deputy Commissioner can work
in that direction as well as continue the Federal coordination interface and the more detailed
but cumbersome issues like endangered species coordination.
The coordination functions can best be served by someone who knows the "bottom line" on
both sides of the issue and can both hold the line for Alaska's interests and recognize how far
the federal intereste can and will go. It is my opinion that some of your
present "representatives" can talk the talk but lack the ability to get tough when if s needed. I
would recommend you consider someone with background and backbone in Wildlife issues
and controversies and avoid someone who just "wants to get along with everyone".
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
One issue a new DC can review is the relationship between having some resources serve
statewide issues as opposed to regional issues. The new sheep biologist position for Region
n is an example. I don't tiiink Doug or anyone else thinks that position won't serve the
whole spectrum of dall sheep issues regardless of which region needs assistance. There are
some "specialties" that would best serve as "statewide" resources and they could be
coordinated by the new DC regardless of where the office is physically located. I remain an
advocate of having the Directors and Deputies and Special Assistants located down the hall
from your office Whenever possible.
It is not my intent to recommend you shake up the internal politics of the Department with
this appointment, rather, I'd like to see some small steps to add emphasis to the management
9/18/2009
PRA GSP01 0020468
Page 3 of 3
possibilities for the Wildlife Conservation Division.
I wish we had a perfect name for you on this one, but we don't. I would be happy to discuss
any "other" names you might have in mind and I wish you luck in fmding the right person.
We remain committed to helping you manage for abundance. The energy crisis points out
the extreme value in providing resources for Alaskans to eat. I'm sure both Boards will hear
a lot about that this Fall.
I'm headed south again Wednesday to see if I can catch a few more Copper River sockeye.
Good luck.
Mike
9/18/2009
PRA GSP01 0020469
Page 1 of 2
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Tuesday. July 08, 2008 4: 14 PM
To: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: Re: accident
Yeah, it was no big deal, but I'm glad to have been in a big fat vehicle.
Sent from my BlackBeny device from Cellular One
From: "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)" <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 08 Jul 2008 16:14:22 -0800
To: ExtemalEmailgsp<gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject: RE: accident
Believe it or not - he got a call from someone in Kodiak who knew about it- weird. Glad
you are okay.
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.coml
Sent; Tuesday, July 08, 2008 4:10 PM
To: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: Re: accident
It was very minor- 1 call it a fender bender, don't know what the insurance company calls it... and
I'm not sore, it wasn't that impacting even. I immediately went into the office after being rear-
ended.
Crap- how'd Zaki hear about it?
And I think it was Glenn and MtView (?) the intersection by Northway Mall.
Sent from my BlackBeny device from Cellular One
From: "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)" <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 08 Jul 2008 16:03:26 -0800
To: <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject: accident
Governor-
I just heard about the accident. I hope you are okay. I did get a call from Dennis Zaki with
Alaskareport.com asking for details. I'm sure more media outlets will find out.
May I share-
You were rear ended at Glenn and Bragaw Intersection.
You are sore but suffered no major injuries
You were alone in the vehicle
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PRA GSP01 0020470
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Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
(907) 269-7450 Anchorage
(907) 465-4031 Juneau
(907) 240-7943 cell
9/18/2009
PRA GSP01 0020471
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Unknown
From: frank bailey [ftb907@yahoo.coml
Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2008 4:24 PM
To: Sarah Palin; kris Perry; Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: Fw: Hi There Frank
Lysa Maher saw flie accident. Told Taufen, who told Zlaki.
— On Tue, 7/8/08, Lysa Maher < Privileged or Persc> wrote:
From: Lysa Maher <^Privileged or Persd>
Subject: Hi There FraM
To: ftb907@yahoo.com
Date: Tuesday, July 8, 2008, 4:18 PM
Taufen flaters himself, when he refers to me as ' 1 of his spies'.. I
told him about the lil quad fend bend, as a BTW sorta thing, cuz he was talki
about W Loys blog ,
Any how , all my best to you, your family and your most awesome boss
Lysa
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2008 7:52 PM
To: Rutherford; Marty K (DNR)
Cc: K Perry Yahoo; Nizich; Michael A (GOV); Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Bailey; Frank T (GOV); Irwin; Tom
E (DNR)
Subject: Re: Thayer Comments
Cmrtis evidently participated in a couple of different venues the past coiqjle of days - evidently
his efforts were both overt and covert. If true, it will make working with Enstar pretty dam
difficult and tough to answer the question: why aren't we just doing this ourselves? (As I've been
asked a few times today.)
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
From: "Rutherford, Marly K (DNR)" <marty.rutherford@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 08 Jul 2008 19:39:45 -0800
To: <gov.sarah(gyahoo.coni>
CC: <krisandclark@yahoo.com>; Nizich, Michael A (GOV)<mike.nizich@alaska.gov>; Balash,
Joseph R (GOV)<joe.balash@alaska.gov>; Bailey, Frank T (GOV)<frank.bailey@alaska.gov>;
Irwin, Tom E (DNR)<tom.irwin@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: Thayer Comments
Governor,
I spoke wifli Colleen Starring (Enstars Regional Vice President) and she assured me that:
1) Enstar is committed to the South to North project and they have been in discussions with Doyon on this strategy
for some time. ITiis is consistent with what Aey have said to us; and
2) She was leaving that moment to go see Curtis Hiayer to tell him to "keep his mouth shut". She promised me he
will not be saying anything further. And she q)ologized for him. From the discussion with her I had the distinct
impression that she was surprised and very irritated that he'd participated in a call-in show.
Marty
— Original Message
From: gov.s&rah@yahoo.com <%ov.sarah@yahoo.com>
To: Irwin, Tom E CDNR); Frank Bailey <ftb907@yahoo.com>
Cc: K Perry Yahoo <larisandclaik@yahoo.com>; Nizich, Michael A (GOV); Rutherford, Marty K O^NR); Balash,
Joseph R (GOV)
Sent Tue Jul 08 17:09:56 2008
Subject: Re: Thayer Comments
If lobbyists Curtis Thayer and/or Ashely Reed did ANYTHING to deceive us or the public- they will be sorry. I
heard enough "questions" today to believe we may not have been told the whole truth about Enstar's plan to woric
cooperatively w/us and ANGDA. Not good. We need to get to the bottom of it.
Sent fix)m my BlackBeny device from Cellular One
From: "Irwin, Tom E (DNR)" <tom.irwin@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 08 Jul 2008 16:41:31 -0800
To: <ftb907@yahoo.com>; E5(temalEmailgsp<^ov.sarah@yahoo.com>
CC: kris Perry<krisandclark@yahoo.com>; Nizich, Michael A (GOV)<mike.nizich@alaska.gov>; Rutherford,
Marty K (DNR)<marty.rutherford@alaska.gov>; Balash, Joseph R (GOV)<joe.ba]ash@alaska.gov>
Subject: RE: Thayer Coinments
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I have called Scott, left a message and asked him to call. The message to him: Curtis is not the decision maker! Th&:e
could be a lot of this, especially from the few talk shows and the naysayers against everything. We all need to rise above it
and get a pipeline. He needs to control his messages and messengers. We will control ours. Don't rise to the bait. Some
wantusto&il. Alaskans want this to succeed. Scott has woriced hard for this. We can and will sort out the issues as we
advance the partnership.
From: fiank bailey [mailto:ftb907(aivahoo.coml
Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2008 4:33 PM
To: ExtemalEmailgsp
Cc: Lwin, Tom E (DNR); kris Perry; Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Thayer Coirmients
Governor,
Tom's calling Marty, who is goir^ to call He3rworth.
I didnt hear Thayer's comments on KFQD but apparently they sent the ANGDA folks over the edge.
F
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Unknown
From: PAUL KENDALL [pauldkendall@yahoo.com]
Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2008 3:48 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored); Colberg; Talis J (LAW); Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Galvin; Patridc S
(DOR); Rutherford; Marty K (DNR); gov team
Cc: resources@akrdc.org
Subject: T. Boone Pickens.. An energy plan -On National T.V. -Harmonic Fuels
Date: 7-8-08 Tuesday
To: All Citizens
Reft www. Pickens, ptan.com
T. Boone Pickens a plan for Energy ~ ENERGY - Hamionlc Fuels
Front Paul D. Kendall "Will Free"
Ladies and Gentlemen,,,
Wbw, I just saw T.Boone Pickens on a National T. V. add on CNN about Harmonic Fuels...3rd time
now... this am...and he is announcing an ENERGY PLAN.,
WOW! good ol America.
GOD, i love America and our Govenor Palin(& team) and T Boone Pickens..
I think they get the message on energy. I think..!
It truly is inspirational to see that someone gets ii.and as an old dog... Pickens gets it., wow....
Pehaps our Govenors team can invite Mr. Pickens up to Alaska to help us merge our Oil and Gas
Fossil Fuels which we need for Revenues fi^m those people still addk:ted to
"the fossil distribution network system and associates" —
with our need to develop hydro-electric and other harmonic fuels for our homes, loved ones and our
freedoms
Finally, a leader of Mr. T Boone Pickens emerges...BI6 ALASKA, BIG DREAMS, BIG FUTURE,
BIG ENERGIES, BIG WATER BASED TECHNOLOGIES of ELECTRICITY
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Reqires
BIG LEADERS
Where is our Live on Camera Public Energy Forum for our liomeowners and families that we all
deserve?
Where are our City Councils, Mayor mnning for another office, Chamljer of commerce, Industrial
Developers, School Districts cash whipped voting blocks, College Conoco Phillips building leaders of our
perfect society., the Oil Companies, AEA openess in letting us follow in developing an energy plan, Our
Bankers, Rasmussen Fund people, Pemanent Fund Managers, Electric Co-ops, Chugiach,
What the hell has happened to the leadership positions of our great state that makes most of them "hide
out in back rooms" or "pretend your not there" or "pretend your not their lcInd"or "pretend its your
problem" or "whats your problem"
or "pretend you dont seem to get it" or "pretend you should feel fourtunate to get 3 minuets to
talk"
Where the hell is the newspapers and radio stations that should be publicly calling for an
energy meeting for our homes and transportation?
How is it that one man has to go world wide to get the message...an oil guy!
WHAT THE HELL HAS HAPPENED TO OUR LOCAL LEADERSHIPS IN OUR INSTITUTIONS AND
GOVERNMENTS AND FINANCIAL planners.....AND BECAUSE WE THE PEOPLE MAKE UP ALL OF
THESE ENTITIES
WHAT THE HELL HAS HAPPENED TO US AS A FREEDOM LOVING PEOPLE ;?
ESPECIALLY IN ALASKA....
you,we. us, the things we love, spouses, children, parents, will never be free unless and until we
secure our "Life Essential Energy Needs" needsl
All electric homes
Electric Vehicles
New Technologies
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Hydro electric
Water based technologies
Electricity and Water are Hamionic Fuels when sourced rightly!
We cannot get to a new and better society untill we secure and develop"true and actual cost impact"
energies
Paul "Will Free" Kendall
land line msg 907-222-7882
now cell 884-2424
pauldkendall@vahoo. com
www.pickensplan.com go there .. itdont get much simpler., read the comments..
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From: Tinker [mailto:tinker@mosquitonet.com]
Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2008 11:12 AM
To: Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Fw: Deputy commissioner for Wildlife Conservation
Mr. N. I am forwarding an email to Denby (which he requested) on my (our) thoughts about
replacing the Deputy Commissioner for Wildlife at F&G. Although there are a huge number
of AlaslMttis who realize that the Governor has not made any progress on her "managmg for
abundance" direction, there is an opportunity here to take small steps in that direction. I
think the earlier confrontational attitudes are set aside for now and most of us would really
like to see her and the Department move in the right direction.
Hope the Special Session goes well for the Acting Chief of Staff, I'm headed for Gakona to
catch a few more sockeye m the fishwheel.
Mike Tinker
— Original Message —
From: Tinker
To: Llovd.DenbvS(DFG^
Cc: Jennifer Yuhas ; Virail Umoenhauer
Sent Monday, July 07, 2008 4:37 PM
Subject: Deputy Commissioner for WIdlife Conservation
Commissioner, Thanks for including us (me) in your search for a new DC. You are aware I
was not a KTaylor fan when you selected him but you did use him to best effect and mostly
kept him out of the chain of command for Wildlife issues. His replacement can be an
opportunity to take a few steps for the management of wildlife adding emphasis on actions
that result in desired changes to the various wildlife populations. Jennifer Yuhas, who
confided your conversation with her, and a few locals met me for lunch and we discussed
what we could say to help you.
In the early Knowles administration, I had several discussions with the then Commissioner
Rue and Wildlife Director Smith about why it was that we had established "minimum
conditions" for fish resources (like minimum escapement) but even with the emphasis added
by the Legislature with the intensive management statute revisions, we couldn't seem to get
behind the "minimum conditions" (like population objectives set by the Board of Game) for
wildlife. I suspect commercial fishing interests with tiie attendant political pressures had a
lot to do with keeping the feet to the fire for fish. There is no parallel on the wildlife side
and I certamly can't compare Alaska's professional hunting organizations with the interest or
clout of commercial fishermen. I and many other Alaskans and the Legislators expected the
IM changes would result in "emphasis added".
The lack of enthusiasm in the Department for "managing" to the population objective
minimums needs some emphasis and we are hoping a new Deputy Commissioner can work
in that direction as well as continue the Federal coordination interface and the more detailed
but cumbersome issues like endangered species coordination.
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The coordination functions can best be served by someone who knows the "bottom line" on
both sides of the issue and can both hold the line for Alaska's interests and recognize how far
the federal interests can and will go. It is my opinion that some of your
present "representatives" can talk the talk but lack the ability to get tough when it's needed. I
would recommend you consider someone with background and backbone in Wildlife issues
and controversies and avoid someone who just "wants to get along with everyone".
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
One issue a new DC can review is the relationship between having some resources serve
statewide issues as opposed to regional issues. The new sheep biologist position for Region
n is an example. I don't think Doug or anyone else thinks that position won't serve the
whole spectrum of dall sheep issues regardless of which region needs assistance. There are
some "specialties" that would best serve as "statewide" resources and tiiey could be
coordinated by the new DC regardless of where the office is physically located. I remain an
advocate of having the Directors and Deputies and Special Assistants located down the hall
from your office whenever possible.
It is not my intent to recommend you shake up the internal politics of the Department with
this appointment, rather, I'd like to see some small steps to add emphasis to liie management
possibilities for the Wildlife Conservation Division.
I wish we had a perfect name for you on this one, but we don't. I would be happy to discuss
any "other" names you might have in mind and I wish you luck in fmding the right person.
We remain committed to helping you manage for abundance. The energy crisis points out
the extreme value in providing resources for Alaskans to eat. I'm sure both Boards will hear
a lot about that this Fall.
I'm headed south again Wednesday to see if I can catch a few more Copper River sockeye.
Good luck.
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Mike
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Unknown
From: gov.satah@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2008 1 1 -.01 AM
To: Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Cc: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Re: Letter
Pis do w that letter of clarification. The company that published flie magazine hasnt done it so pis
do it and hacew a commission member sign it thanks
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
From: "Hi^es, Rosanne D (GOV)" <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 09 Jul 2008 09:32:20 -0800
To: <gov.sarah@yahoo.coin>; Leigjiow, Sharon W (GOV)<sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: Letter
Governor, I am in Ketchikan right now, but am available to help.
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov.sarA@yjdioo.com>
To: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV); Leighow, ShMt)n W (GOV)
Sent: Wed Jul 09 09:20:32 2008
Subject: Fw: Letter
Clarificications still needed on statehood book (or magazine):
Sent from my BlackBerty® device from Celhilar One
Original Message —
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.cam
Date: Wed, 9 Jul 2008 17:17:33
To: K Peny<kris.peny@alaska.gov>
Cc: Tara Fradley<tara.fradIey@aladca.gov>
Subject: Letter
Kris pis have tara contact the adn letter writer today to explain we did not let the Florida contract on the book
(magazine more like it)... And (Hie more person needs to write a letter to finally explain, in one sentence, that it was
gail phillips-not you- imder muricowsld, who contracted Outside for publishii^. Colleen or someone, pis have them
do it today. Thanks
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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Unknown
From: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV) l/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=KYPERRY]
Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2008 8:59 AM
To: 'Sarah Palin'
Subject: Speaker Pelosi
Speaker Pelosi's office called. The Speaker would like to call you today; likely in regards to the letter you sent
her. They do not have a spedfic time and asked if there vias a good number to reach you at over the next few
hours. Would you like me to give them your cell phone? Or would you prefer they call here and we transfer the
call to you?
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Unknown
From: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=KYPERRY]
Sent: Wtednesday , July 09, 2008 1 :02 PM
To: "Sarah Palin'
Subject: Senator Stevens
Senator Stevens apparently heard of the fender bender and inquired with John Katz and expressed concern on
your well being. John asked that I relay that to you.
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Unknown
From: Perry. Kristina Y (GOV) t/0=SOA/OU=FlRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=KYPERRY]
Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2008 10:49 AM
To: 'gov.palin@yahoo.com*
Subject: RE: Speaker Pelosi
I gave it to them.
From: gov.palin@yahoo,com [maiito:gov.palin@yahoo.com]
Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2008 10:47 AM
To: Peiry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Re: Speaker Pelosi
My state cell
From: "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 09 Jul 2008 10:16:33 -0800
To: <gov.palin@yahoo.com>
Subject: FW: Speaker Pelosi
Just rec'd an "undeliverable after 1 hour" message on msg betow, so am sending to this email.
From: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2008 8:59 AM
To: 'Sarah Palin'
Subject: Speaker Pelosi
Speaker Pelosi's office called. The Speaker would like to call you today; likely in regards to the letter you sent
her. They do not have a specific time and asked if there was a good number to reach you at over the next few
hours. Would you like me to give them your cell phone? Or would you prefer they call here and we transfer the
call to you?
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Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2008 10:33 AM
To: Smith; Lynne M (GOV)
Subject: FW: WICHE Policy Alert - July 8, 2008
From: Public Policy & Research [mailto:policy@wiche.edu]
Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2008 2:46 PM
To: Palin, Sarah H (GOV)
Subject: WICHE Policy Alert - July 8, 2008
WICHE Policy Alerts - July 8, 2008
"Lost in Transition: Building a Better Path from Scliool to College and
Careers" (littD://http://www.sreb.org/publications^008/08V01 LostlnTransition.pdf) is a
report by the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) that summarizes the
conclusions of 15 state education forums, identifies key barriers and policy issues, and
recommends a number of key actions for states to take to improve student transitions
from high school to postsecondary studies and careers. Increasing collaboration among
school districts and postsecondary education is identified as a key strategy to
implement new ways of learning that blend academic and technical studies and create
rich opportunities to provide integrated learning experiences.
The Western Interstate Commission for Higiier Education (WICIHE) strives to maintain excellent
communication with the education policy and research communities. To subscribe or unsubscribe to the
Policy Alerts and/or Stat Alerts distribution lists, please email your name, title, and organization to Cheryl
Graves at caraves(3>.wiche.edu . These electronic distribution lists are used only to support WICHE-
sponsored programs and to share resources about relevant issues in higher education policy and
research. As an additional resource, WICHE maintains a Policy Publication Clearinghouse on the web at
hUpJ/wiche. edu/bdtv/Cfearinahouse. which includes past Policy Alerts and Stat Alerts, as well as other
studies, reports, surveys, and policy briefs.
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2008 9:15 AM
To: Invin; Tom E (DNR); Rutherford; Marty K (DNR)
Cc: Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Peny; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Fw: Funding, logistics slow cheers for in-state gas line
Marty- how can Thayer claim there "just isn't the gas In CI" in this article... the messages out there the
last two days are so contradictory and confusing to people. Truly, I've had more comments about us
being way out there and this idea not sounding too well-thought out these past two days... and some
of the confused are our biggest supporters. Today will be important to help clarify via the ainvaves.
Halcro's going to be a stinker too. For everyone's sake, including all public, we need to spend the
time on the air today to clarify any misconceptions people have, and to counter our "partner (?!)"
Curtis Thayer and the things he's dropped out there the past few days.
Sent from my BlackBeny device from Cellular One
From: Scott Heyworth <heyworth@gci.net>
Date: Wfed, 09 Jul 2008 08:27:40 -0800
To: Scott R Heyworth<heyvvbrth@gci.net>
Subject: Funding, logistics slow cheers for in-state gas line
In accordance with TUIe 17 U.S.C. Section 107, this material is distributed without profit to
those who have expressed a prior interest In receiving the included information for research
and educational purposes.
Funding, logistics slow cheers for in-state gas line
By Rena Delbrldoe
Published Wednesday, July 9, 2008
NewsMlner
FAIRBANKS Gov. Sarah Palins proposed in-state gas line, unveiled Monday with some fentere,
faces uncertain prospects with its funding and gas supply, according to some of those involved in the
project
Palin announced a public-private partnership between the state, Enstar Natural Gas Co. and the
Alaska Natural Gas Devetopment Autfiority to build a small-diameter bullet line within the next five
years. The plan is to link Anchorage, Fairbanks and the North Slope in a way that will ease Fairbanks
home heating oil woes soon while opening a route for North Slope gas to reach Anchorage markets
in the long-term.
The smaller line eventually could serve as the in-state spur of a major pipeline, such as the one
proposed by TransCanada or the joint proposal by BP and ConocoPhillips.
Officials with the state, Enstar and ANGDA agree the line would put infrastructure in place to allow
Alaskans to access their resources, but each party envisions that happening in a somewhat different
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way. The state is hoping to send a signal to explorers that the market demands more gas, thereby spurring
new exploration and assuring a steady energy supply for Southcentral, said Joe Balash, special assistant to
the govemor on oil and gas issues.
Enstar is looking to a line that could feed Anchorage markets with North Slope gas as Cook Inlet contracts
become shorter and more difficult to arrange, said Curtis Thayer, director of corporate and external affairs for
the utility.
And the voter-created ANGDA, which can access funding outside of the state treasury, said the bullet
line keeps Alaskas options open into the future, with the potential for boosting propane and liquefied natural
gas markets as well, said Harold Heinze, CEO.
How a spur line plays out could hinge on supply. Ensteir and ANGDA seem less confident than the state that
Cook Inlet can continue supplying gas to meet needs, citing some lapses already at peak winter use in
Anchorage.
We have been unsuccessful in negotiating contract over five years due to the deliverability of gas in the
Cook Inlet, Thayer said. Because of that, he added, Enstar has had to look elsewhere for gas sources. The
Anchorage-area utility serves about half of Alaskas population with 3,000 miles of distribution lines in
Southcentral.
Do we want to roll the dice, or do we want to spend the money and build a line to the (North Slope) foothills?
Thayer asked. We know there is gas on the North Slope. The thing is, we dont have the gas in Cook Inlet.
The gas does not exist in Cook Inlet.
Fairbanks Natural Gas President Dan Britton said he, too, has questions about Palins proposal to deliver
Cook Inlet natural gas to Fairbanks.
We are doing that today but stoiggle to get contracts for Cook Inlet gas, he said. Its hard for me to understand
what the justification hiight be for a multt-billion investment when youre unable to secure a longer gas supply.
One possible supply could come from Anadarkos development of the Gubik field in the North Slope foothills,
Thayer said. PNG also is turning to the North Slope, with plans to build a liquid natural gas facility in the next
few years and truck the product to Fairbanks markets.
Whether Palins bullet line stops at Fairbanks or reaches the North Slope depends on whether Cook Inlet gas
can sudpIv the line and whether expkaration undenwav in the Nenana and Copoer River basins turns into
development, according to an administration press release.
Heinze. of ANGDA. said a bullet line might bridge the gap for Fairbanks until a large line links the North Slooe
with Canada and the Lower 48. He said the general view is that Cook Inlet has lots of potential but that he
and Enstar are somewhat more skeptical.
Enstar officials estimated Cook Inlet supplies could run out by 2014, he said.
There is no doubt there are some real problems, Heinze said. On the other hand, the administration is very
confident, and they are the landowner.
The governors office said it believes Cook Inlet has strong resources.
What were Wim to do here is create access to markets for gas that we believe is in Cook Inlet, our
geologists believe is in Cook Inlet Its creating the opportunity for that gas to make it into the market and get
sold. Balash said.
Balash acknowledged that the proven reserves in Southcentral are falling into the nine- to 10-vear range, but
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he said a chanoinq supplv-demand ration mav drive new exploration.
The Richardson Route was previously considered bv ANGDA. and offers a known oath and access to
potential militant and industrial clients, while avoiding pemiittina problems that could crop up near a national
park. Heinze said. Exact routing is one of the things the team will have to discuss.
Progress of any kind probably wont be made until after the legislative special session on TransCanadas
pipeline proposal under the Alaska Gasline Inducement Act wraps up this summer.
Balash expected the group to then iron out a timeline, evaluate financing options and decide how each party
can contribute.
We have a pretty heafthv treasury and the ability to do some things, the luxury to do some things
now, he said. At the end of the dav its likely that well be asking the Lealslature for some form of
financial support or commitment or guarantees something that helps bring surety to the project.
In Fairbanks, Britton said that once a larger supply of gas reaches the city, either through the bullet line or
trucked in as LNG, an expansion could be in order to the SO-plus miles of distribution line already in place.
The timing of expansion would depend on peoples interest level and the economics of the expansion, Britton
said. Conditions, roads and populations all figure into the cost equation, he said, although on average new
distribution may run $200,000 per mile.
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2008 9:22 AM
To: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Cc: Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV)
Subject: Fw: Funding, logistics slow cheers for in-state gas line
Communicafing our message is tough when curtis thayer is out there on the airwaves saying things
his bosses (Colleen and Gene Dubay) are having to counter
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Date: Wed. 9 Jul 2008 17:14:39 +0000
To: Tom i™rin<tom.irarin@alaska.gov>; Marty Rutherford<marty.rutherford@alaska.gov>
CC: Joe Balash<joe.balash@alaska.gov>; K Penry<kris.peny@alaska.gov>
Subject Fw: Funding, logistics slow cheers for in-state gas line
Marty- how can Thayer claim there "just isn't the gas in CI" in this article... the messages out there the
last two days are so contradictory and confusing to people. Truly, I've had more ccMnments about us
being way out there and this idea not sounding too well-thought out these psst two days... and some
of the confused are our biggest supporters. Today will be important to help clarify via the airwaves.
Halcro's going to be a stinker too. For everyone's sake, including all publfc, we need to spend the
time on the air today to clarify any misconceptions people have, and to counter our "partner (?!)"
Curtis Thayer and the things he's dropped out there the past few days.
Sent from my BlackBenry device from Cellular One
From: Scott Heyworth <heyworth@gci.net>
Date: Wed, 09 Jul 2008 08:27:40 -0800
To: Scott R Heyworth<heyworth@gci.net>
Subject: Funding, logistics slow cheers for in-state gas line
In accordance with TiOe 17 U.S,C. Section 107, this material is distributed without profit to
those who have expressed a prior interest in receiving the included Information for research
and educational purposes.
Funding, logistics slow cheers for in-state gas line
By Rena Detbridqe
Published Wednesday, July 9, 2008
NewsMiner
FAIRBANKS Gov. Sarah Palins proposed in-state gas line, unveiled Monday v«th some fanfare,
faces uncertain prospects with its funding and gas supply, according to some of those involved in the
project
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Palin announced a public-private partnerslilp between the state, Enstar Natural Gas Co. and the Alaska
Natural Gas Development Authority to build a small-diameter bullet line within the next five years. The plan is
to link Anchorage, Fairbanks and the North Slope in a way that will ease Fairbanks home heating oil woes
soon while opening a route for North Slope gas to reach Anchorage markets in the long-term.
The smaller line eventually could serve as the in-state spur of a major pipeline, such as the one proposed by
TransCanada or the joint proposal by BP and ConocoPhillips.
Officials with the state, Enstar and ANGDA agree the line would put infrastructure in place to allow Alaskans
to access their resources, but each party envisions that happening in a somewhat different way. The state is
hoping to send a signal to explorers that the market demands more gas, thereby spumng new exploration
and assuring a steady energy supply for Southcentral, said Joe Balash, special assistant to the govemor on
oil and gas issues.
Enstar is looking to a line that could feed Anchorage markets with North Slope gas as Cook Inlet contracts
become shorter and more difficult to anrange, said Curtis Thayer, director of corporate and external afteirs for
the utility.
And the voter-created ANGDA, which can access funding outside of the state treasury, said the bullet
line keeps Alamos options open into the future, with the potential for boosting propane and liquefied natural
gas markets as well, said Harold Heinze, CEO.
How a spur line plays out could hinge on supply. Enstar and ANGDA seem less confident than the state that
Cook Inlet can continue supplying gas to meet needs, citing some lapses already at peak winter use in
Anchorage.
We have been unsuccessful in negotiating contracts over five years due to the deliverability of gas in the
Cook Inlet, The^er said. Because of that, he added, Enstar has had to look elsewhere for gas sources. The
Anchorage-area utility sen/es about half of Alaskas population with 3,000 miles of distribution lines in
Southcentral.
Do we want to roll the dice, or do we want to spend the money and build a line to the (North Slope) foothills?
Thayer asked. We know there is gas on the North Slope. The thing is, we dont have the gas in Cook Inlet
The gas does not exist in Cook Inlet.
Fairbanks Natural Gas President Dan Britton said he, too, has questions about Palins proposal to deliver
Cook Inlet natural gas to Fairbanks.
We are doing that today but stniggle to get contracts for Cook Inlet gas, he said. Its hard for me to understand
what the justification might be for a multi-billion investment when youre unable to secure a longer gas supply.
One possible supply could come fi'om Anadarkos development of the Gubik field in the North Slope foothills,
Thayer said. FNG also is turning to the North Slope, with plans to build a liquW natural gas facility in the next
few years and truck the product to Fairbanks markets.
Whether Palins bullet line stops at Fairbanks or reaches the North Slope depends on whether Cook Inlet aas
can supply the line and whether exploration underway in the Nenana and Copper River basins turns into
development, according to an administration press release.
Heinze. of ANGDA. said a bullet line might bridge the gap for Fairbanks until a large line links the North Slooe
with Canada and the Lower 48. He said the general view is that Cook Inlet has lots of potential but that he
and Enstar are somewhat more skeptical.
Enstar officials estimated Cook Inlet supplies could run out by 2014, he said.
There is no doubt there are some real problems, Heinze saW. On the other hand, the administration is very
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confident, and they are the landowner.
The governors office said it believes Cook Inlet has strong resources.
What were tn/ina to do here is create access to markets for oas that we t)elieve is in Cook Inlet, our
geologists believe is in Cook Inlet. Its creating the opportunity for that gas to make it into the market and get
sold. Balash said.
Balash acknowledged that the proven reserves in Southcentral are falling into the nine- to 10-vear range, but
he said a chanoino supplv-demand ration mav drive new exploration.
The Richardson Route was previouslv considered by ANGDA. and offers a known path and access to
potential military and industrial clients, while avoiding pemnittino problems that couki crop up near a national
park. Heinze said. Exact routing is one of the things the team will have to discuss.
Progress of any kind probably wont be made until after the legislative special session on TransCanadas
pipeline proposal under the Alaska Gasline Inducement Act wraps up this summer.
Balash expected the group to then iron out a timeline, evaluate financing options and decide how each party
can contribute.
We have a pretty healthy treasury and the ability to do some things, the luxury to do some things
now, he said. At the end of the day its likely that well t>e asking the Legislature for some form of
financial support or commitment or guarantees something that helps bring surety to the project.
In Fairbanks, Britton said that once a larger supply of gas reaches the city, either through the bullet line or
trucked in as LNG, an expansion could be in order to the 50-plus mites of distribution line already in place.
The timing of expansion wouki depend on peoples interest tevel and the economics of the expansion, Britton
said. Conditions, roads and populations all figure into the cost equation, he said, although on average new
distribution may run $200,000 per mile.
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Unknown
From: gov.paiin@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday. July 09, 2008 4:41 PIWI
To: Ivy personal; Franlc Bailey; K Perry Yahoo; Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV)
Cc: Todd
Subject: Re: please send this email to adn and bcc me on it-thanksl!
Guys, I may be pretty wimpy about this family stuff, but I feel like I'm at the breaking point with
the hurtful gossip about my fenily tiiat Sherry and others get away with. Bear with me. I hate
this part of the job and many days I feel like it's not worth it when they have to put up with the
hate that spews from people like Sherry, and there are others.
From: Ivy Fiye <ivyfrye@yahoo.com>
Date: Wed, 9 Jul 2008 17:24:37 -0700 (PDT)
To: Sarah Palin<gov.paIm@yahoo.com>
Subject: Fw: please send this email to adn and bcc me on it~thanks!!
Below is the email Don sent to ADN. It's not much, but we were trying to bring there attention
to this ongoing and very frustrating situation. Her comments are downright libelous. You're
right-she's a crazy hater.
— On Tue, 7/8/08, Ivy Frye <ivyfrye@yahoo.conc> wrote:
From: Ivy Frye <ivyfrye@yahoo.com>
Subject: please send this email to adn and bcc me on it-thanks!!
To: "Donny Benson" <asudad@mtaonIinejiet>, "Donny Benson" <dab@nhtiusa.com>
Date: Tuesday, July 8, 2008, 9:24 PM
Hey,
Cut the body of this email and paste into a new email and send to content@adn.com .
Dear Su- or Madam,
I'm writing to bring your attention to tiie increasingly inapropriate comments posted by
the blogger iqrin. Every day she posts comments that have absolutely no bearing on
policy. For example, today the ADN posted a positive story on the national press
Governor Palin is receiving, yet syrin accuses tiie governor of having an affair or makes
hateful comments about her young children. I don't often feel compelled to write, but
syrin's comments are never on topic, nor are they civil as is stated in the terms of use.
Thank you for your time.
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, July 09. 2008 4:32 PM
To: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: Re: Phone Call from ADN Reporter Kyle Hopkins re travel fbrgovemor'sfamily
For Sharon, so she has a heads up:
Sent from my BlackBeiry® device from Cellular One
From: "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)" <kris.perry(galaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 09 Jul 2008 15:55:47 -0800
To: <gov.sarah(gyahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Phone Call from ADN Reporter Kyle Hopkins re travel for govemor'sfamily
The state is paying for travel to NGA as is customary w/invitations to first family events such as NGA's invitation
and agenda shows for family events. With probably 50% or more of requests we receive; they request the first
family while I'm guessing that only portions of the famify attend and do so minimally.
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
To: Colbei^, Talis J (LAW); Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Co: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Sent Wed Jul 09 15:35:33 2008
Subject: Re: Phcme Call fix)m ADN Reporter Kyle Hopkins re travel for govemor'sfemily
I have not been informed of any phone calls to my office. Do u know if I am to return any calls or do anything on
this? I sure hope nothing is written that we have to react to, based on adn having misinformation or not enou^ info.
BTW, this trip I'm taking to NGA with family is being paid by NGA because it's some annual family-mvitation
event for the nation's govemors . I'm right on that, am I, Kris?
Sent from my BlackBeny device fi-om Cellular One
From: "Colberg, Talis J (LAW)" <talis.coIberg@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 09 Jul 2008 15:12:21 -0800
To: <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject: FW: Phone Call from ADN Reporter Kyle Hopkins re travel for governor's femily
Dear GovemOT Palm,
I just spoke with Mr. Nidch after I forwarded this to him. He said I should go ahead and let you know directly.
He says your office has also received phone inquiries on travel in the last 24 hours from the ADN as well. This is
just to give you a fuller picture of what may be happening in the news world. Talis
From: Bockmon, Julia B (LAW)
Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2008 1 :47 PM
To: Colberg, Talis J (LAW)
Cc: Jones, David T (LAW)
Subject: Phone Call from ADN Reporter Kyle Hopkins re travel for governor's family
Importance: High
CONFIDENTIAL - ATTORNEY CLIENT PRIVILEGE
9/18/2009
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I just returned a phraie call from Kyle Hopkins of the Anchorage Daily News who initially was looking for a copy of the
2004 opinion addressing travel on the King Air aircraft. He had located the opinion online just as I called back. He then said
he was looking into the question of when a governor's family could travel at state expense and asked whether there was any
other opinion on this issue. I advised generally that a family member might travel at state expense if the member was to
attend an official fiinction (he said for example the inauguration), and that I could not recall other opinion or guidance <m this
point.
He then wanted to know whether there was a statute, regulation or other guidance defining what would be an official fimction
or state business. I advised that I was not aware of any. It would likely depaid on the circumstance and the involved
official's authOTity. He also asked who would decide and I suggested again it would likely be addressed in the circumstances
on a case by case basis by flie governor's office.
He did not say or suggest whether he is looking at the question with respect to Governor Palin or a former governor.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Judy Bockmon
Assistant Attorney General
Opinions, Appeals & Ethics Section
Alaska Department of Law
907-269-5216
CONFE)ENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail message and any attachments may contain information considered confidential
under the Executive Branch Ethics Act. If you are not an identified recipient or believe you have received this message m
error, please notify the sender immediately.
9/18/2009
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2008 3:38 PM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV); Peny; KrisBna Y (GOV)
Subject: Fw: Phone Call from ADN Reporter Kyle Hopkins re travel for govemor'sfamily
The $725 check will be in the mail today for lauden's ticket. Who do I make it to, what is the
address?
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Date: Wed, 9 Jul 2008 23:35:33 +0000
To: Talis Colberg<talis.colberg(gaIaska.gov>; M Ni2ich<mike.nizich@alaska.gov>
CC: Sharon Leighow<sharon.leighow(galaska.gov>; K Peny<kris.peny@alaska.gov>; Janice
Mason<janice.mason@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: Phone Call from ADN Reporter Kyle Hopkins re travel for govemor'sfamily
I have not been informed of any phone calls to my office. Do u know if I am to return any calls
or do anything on this? I sure hope nothing is written that we have to react to, based on adn
having misinformation or not enough info.
BTW, this trip I'm taking to NGA with family is being paid by NGA because it's some annual
family-invitation event for the nation's governors. I'm right on that, am I, Kris?
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From: "Colberg, Talis J (LAW)" <talis.colberg@aIaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 09 Jul 2008 15:12:21 -0800
To: <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject: FW: Phone Call from ADN Reporter Kyle Hopkins re travel for governor's family
Dear Govemor Palin,
I just spoke with Mr. Nizich after I forwarded this to him. He said I should go ahead and let you know
directly. He says your office has also received phone inquiries on travel in the last 24 hours from the
ADN as well. This is just to give you a fuller pfcture of what may be happening in the news world. Talis
From: Bocknton, Julia B (LAW)
Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2008 1:47 PM
To: Colberg, Talis J (LAW)
Cc: Jones, David T (LAW)
Subject: Phone Call from ADN Reporter Kyle Hopkins re travel for governor's family
Importance: High
CONFIDENTIAL - ATTORNEY CLIENT PRIVILEGE
I just returned a phone call from Kyle Hopkins of the Anchorage Daily News who initially was looking for a
copy of the 2004 opinion addressing travel on the King Air aircraft. He had located the opinion online just
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as i called back. He then said he was looking into the question of when a governor's family could travel at state
expense and asked whether there was any other opinion on this issue. I advised generally that a family member
might travel at state expense if the member was to attend an official function (he said for example the
inauguration), and that I could not recall other opinion or guidance on this point
He then wanted to know whether there was a statute, regulation or other guidance defining what would be an
official function or state business. I advised that I was not aware of any. It would likely depend on the
circumstance and the involved official's authority. He also asked who would decide and I suggested again it
would likely be addressed in the circumstances on a case by case basis by the governor's office.
He did not say or suggest whether he is looking at the question with respect to Governor Palin or a fomner
govemor.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Judy Bockmon
Assistant Attorney General
Opinions, Appeals & Ethics Section
Alaska Department of Law
907-269-5216
CONFIDENTIALrTY NOTICE: This e-mail message and any attachments may contain infomiation conskiered
confidential under the Executive Branch Ethics Act. If you are not an identified redpient or believe you have
received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately.
9/18/2009
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent- Wednesday, July 09. 2008 4:00 PM
To: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
- Cc: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: Re: Phone Call from ADN Reporter Kyle Hopkins re travel fbrgovemor'sfamily
Did they fiilly cover this trip? Pis let sharon, talis, nizich, others know so adn doesn't report
otherwise.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
From: "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 09 Jul 2008 15:55:47 -0800
To: <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Phone Call from ADN Reporter Kyle Hopkins re travel for govemor'sfamily
The state is paying for fravel to NGA as is customary w/invitations to first family events such as NGA's invitation
and E^enda shows for family events. With probably 50% or more of requests we receive; they request the first
family while I'm guessing that only portions of the family attend and do so minimally.
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
To: Colbeig, Talis J (LAW); Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Sent: Wed Jul 09 15:35.33 2008
Subject: Re: Phone Call from ADN Reporter Kyle Hopkins re travel for govemor'sfemily
I have not been informed of any phone calls to my office. Do u know if I am to return any calls or do anyfliing on
this? I siu-e hope nodiing is written that we have to react to, based on adn having misinformation or not «iou^ info.
BTW, this trip Tm taking to NGA with family is being paid by NGA because it's some aimual family-invitation
event for &e nation's governors. Tm right on that, am 1, Kris?
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From: "Colberg, Talis J (LAW)" <talis.colberg@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 09 Jul 2008 15:12:21 -0800
To: ■=^ov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject: FW: Phone Call from ADN Reporter Kyle Hopkins re travel for governor's family
Dear Governor Palin,
I just spoke witii Mr. Nizich after I forwarded this to him. He said I should go ahead and let you know directly.
He says your office has also received phone inquiries on travel in the last 24 hours from the ADN as well. This is
just to give you a fuller picture of what may be happening in the news world. Talis
From: Bockmon, Julia B (LAW)
Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2008 1:47 PM
To: Colberg, Talis J (LAW)
Cc: Jones, David T(LAW)
Subject: Phone Call from ADN Reporter Kyle Hopkins re travel for governor's family
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Page 2 of 2
Importance: High
CONFIDENTIAL - ATTORNEY CLIENT PRIVILEGE
I just returned a phone call from Kyle Hopkins of the Anchorage Daily News who initially was looking for a copy of the
2004 opinion addressing travel on the King Air aircraft. He had located the opinion online just as I called back. He then said
he was looking into the question of when a governor's family could travel at state expense and asked whetho" there was any
other opinion on this issue. I advised generally that a family member might travel at state expense if the member was to
attend an official function (he said for example the inauguration), and that I could not recall odier opmion or guidance on this
point.
He then wanted to know whefter there was a statute, regulation or other guidance defining what would be an official fimction
or state business. I advised that I was not aware of any. It would likely depend on the circumstance and the involved
official's authority. He also asked who would decide and I suggested again it would likely be addressed in the circinnstances
on a case by case basis by the governor's office.
He did not say or suggest whetha- he is looking at the question with respect to Governor Palin or a former governor.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Judy Bockmon
Assistant Attorney General
Opinions, Appeals & Ethics Section
Alaska Department of Law
907-269-5216
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: TTiis e-mail message and any attachments may contain information considered coafidential
under the Executive Branch Ethics Act. If you are not an identified recipient or believe you have received this message in
enor, please notify 4e saider innnediately.
9/18/2009
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Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2008 2:15 PM
To: hgrubis@northstar.k12.ak.us
Subject: RE: Education
Thank you for writing to Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. The concerns, opinions, and/or
information you have sent are important and valuable to the Governor. Although she is
unable to respond to each and every email herself, your message has been received and is
being reviewed by the appropriate staff person in this office who can best address your
need, suggestion, or comment.
Original Message
From: WebMailggovweb.alaska.gov [mail to :WebMail@govweb. alaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2003 1:18 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Education
Web mail from: Mr. Hannibal Grubis
address: PO Box 83653 Fairbanks AK 99708
807-455-8405
MESSAGE:
I am a high school teacher in Fairbanks, Alaska. I teach math (everything from geometry
to calculus), am a cross-country running coach, and the father of a 3.5 year old and a six
month old.
I was the Academic Decathlon (ACADECA) coach at West Valley for many years (counting my
bride's time coaching and mine it has been 10 years). We have been very successful,
winning the state championship 3 of the last four years. We are having a "good bye picnic
with students from the last 10 years at the end of July".
I'm writing because ACADECA is an ideal way to motivate rural students for exellence.
Unfortunately, with budget cuts, fewer rural schools are participating in the state
competition which is sponsered by G.C.I.
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I
Please consider allocating state monies for rural schools for materials and flights to
the state competition.
If you would like to hear more about this opportunity for educational excellence, please
e-mail me back.
Thank you.
Hannibal Grubis
P.S. You are doing an awesome job. Even though I often vote democratic, I have your back
and I will vote for your re-election.
hgrubis@northstar. kl2.ak.us
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Unknown
From: gov.satah@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2008 3:36 PM
To: Colberg; Talis J (LAW); Nizlch; Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: Re: Phone Call from ADN Reporter Kyle Hopkins re travel for governor'sfamily
I have not been informed of any phone calls to my office. Do u know if I am to return any calls
or do an3^ng on this? I sure hope nothing is written that we have to react to, based on adn
having misinformation or not enough info.
BTW, this trip I'm taking to NGA with family is being paid by NGA because if s some annual
family-invitation event for the nation's governors. I'm right on that, am I, Kris?
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From: "Colberg, Talis J (LAW)" <talis.colberg@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 09 Jul 2008 15:12:21 -0800
To: <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject: FW: Phone Call from ADN Reporter Kyle Hopkins re travel for governor's family
Dear Governor Palin,
I just spoke with Mr. Niach after I forwarded this to him. He said I should go ahead and let you know
directly. He says your office has also received phone inquiries on travel in the last 24 hours from the
ADN as well. This is just to give you a fuller picture of what may be happening in the news world. Talis
From: Bockmon, Julia B (LAW)
Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2008 1:47 PM
To: colberg. Talis J (LAW)
Cc: Jones, DavW T (LAW)
Subject: Phone Call lTX)m ADN Reporter Kyle Hopkins re travel for governor's family
Importance: High
CONFIDENTIAL - ATTORNEY CLIENT PRIVILEGE
I just returned a phone call from Kyle Hopkins of ttie Anchorage Daily News who initially was looking for a
copy of the 2004 opinion addressing fravel on the King Air aircraft. He had located the opinfon online just
as I called back. He then said he was looking into the question of when a governor's family couki travel at
state expense and asked whether there was any other opinion on this issue. I advised generally that a
family member might travel at state expense if the member was to attend an official function (he said for
example the inauguration), and that I could not recall other opinion or guidance on this point.
He then wanted to know whether there was a statute, regulation or other guidance defining what would be
an official function or state business. I advised that I was not aware of any. It would likely depend on the
circumstance and the invoh/ed ofncial's authority. He also asked who would decide and I suggested
again it would likely be addressed in the circumstances on a case by case basis by the governor's office.
He did not say or suggest whether he is looking at the question with respect to Governor Palin or a former
governor.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
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Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Judy Bockmon
Assistant Attorney General
Opinions, Appeals & Ethics Section
Alaska Department of Law
907-269-5216
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: Tliis e-mail message and any attachments may contain information considered
confidential under the Executive Branch Ethics Act. If you are not an identified recipient or believe you have
received this message in enror, please notify the sender immediately.
9/18/2009
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Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Perry. Kristina Y (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=KYPERRY]
Wednesday, July 09, 2008 2:09 PM
'gDv.sarah@yahoo.com'; 'gov.palin@yah6o.com'
Airport
At arrival, 7pm, go to the upper ramp (departures) to United. You'll be greeted there by
airport personnel (and me) to take luggage.
From there go bacic around to airport again to the bottom ramp/baggage claim area to
United. Airport security will meet you there and escort you all thru security. They'll
park car.
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, July 09. 2008 2:27 PM
To: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV)
Subject: Re: Letter
Thank u
Sent from my BlackBeny device from Cellular One
From: "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)" <sharon.leighow(galaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 09 Jul 2008 14:16:05 -0800
To: ExtemalEmailgsp<gov.sarah@yahoo.com>; Peny, Kristina Y (GOV)
<1firis.perry@alaska.gov>; Hu^es, Rosanne D (GOV)<rosanne.hughes(galaskagov>
Subject RE: Letter
Governor-
Chris Constant is looking at the draft we sent him. He said he would be happy to sign his
name to a letter.
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2008 2:11 PM
To: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV); Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: Re: Letter
I wouldn't wait for faircount. Let's just submit and tell truthfully this was NOT done on our
watch.
Sent from my BlackBeny device from Cellular One
From: "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)" <kris.peny@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 09 Jul 2008 1 1 :07:28 -0800
To: ExtemalEmailgsp<gov.sarah@yahoo.com>; Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
<rosamie.hughes@alaska.gov>; Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)<sharon.leighow(galaska.gov>
Subject: RE: Letter
I just spoke to Chris Constant He is a member, and was at the time the contract was executed. He
should sign. I'll give Info to Sharon.
I'm still going to woik on Faircount They are not very responsive - which is not anything new.
Colleen is taking care of contacting the letter writer and may have already done so.
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.oom [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2008 11:01 AM
To: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV); Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
Cc: Peny, Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Re: Letter
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Pis do w that letter of clarification. The company that pubhshed the magazine hasnt done it so pis do it
and hacew a commission member sign it thanks
Sent from my BlackBeny® device from Cellular One
From: "Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)" <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 09 Jul 2008 09:32:20 -0800
To: <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>; Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)<sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: Letter
Governor, I am in Ketchikan right now, but am available to help.
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <^ov.sarah@yahoo.com>
To: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV); Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
Sent: Wed Jul 09 09:20:32 2008
Subject Fw: Letter
Clarificications still needed on statehood book (or magazine):
Sent from my BlackBeny® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Date: Wed, 9 Jul 2008 17:17:33
To: K Peny<kris.perry@alaska.gov>
Cc: Tata Fradley<tara J:adley@aladca.gov>
Subject: Letter
Kris pis have tara contact the adn letter writer today to explain we did not let the Florida contract on the book (magazme
more like it)... And one more person needs to write a letter to finally explain, in one sentence, Aat it was gail phillips-not
you- under murkowdd, who contracted Outside for publishing. Colleen or someone, pis have tttem do it today. Thanks
Sent from my BlackBeny® device from Cellular One
9/18/2009
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Re: FW: Emailing: Think About It Radio Kenai radiokenai.com KSRM, KWHQ, KKIS, ... Page 1 of 3
Unknown
From: gov.safah@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2008 2:50 PM
To: Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Rutherford; Marty K (DNR)
Cc: Frank Bailey; Penry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Re: FW. Emailing: Think About It Radio Kenai radiokenai.com KSRM.KWHQ, KKIS, KSLD
"Conspicuously absent" were fairbanks gas and GVEA, is another rumor. Also, that Enstar was
never on board with the Richardson route and we sprang that on them that day. And that Harold
and Enstar hate each other... I'm hearing other speculation also I'll pass on as people are dumping
it my way and you all need to hear tiie noise too. Lots of speculation, negative rumors.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device fix)m Cellular One
From: "Irwin, Tom E (DNR)" <tom.irwin@aIaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 09 Jul 2008 14:28:55 -0800
To: Balash, Joseph R (GOV)<joe.balash@alaska.gov>; <gov.sarah@yahoo.conf>; Rutherford,
Marty K (DNR)<marty.rutherford@alaska.gov>
CC: <ftb907@yahoo.com>; Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)<kris.perry@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: FW: Emailing: Think About It Radio Kenai radiokenai.com KSRM, KWHQ,
KKIS, KSLD
I agree wife Joe's numbers. Actually reconfirmed with DGGS and Oil and Gas this morning.
Kris, please let Sharon know she can schedule me for 9 tomorrow with Kenai. Also want to get witfi Eddie and ?
Set up the schedule and I will adjust in Juneau. I want to get &e correct word out Just get me the time and phone
number to call in. Thanks. Tom
Original Message
From: Balash, Joseph R (GOV)
To: ExtemalEmailg^; hrwin, Tom E (DNR); Rufterford. Marty K (DNR)
Cc: Frank Bailey <ftb907@yahoo.com>; Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Sent: Wed Jul 09 14:19:37 2008
Subject: RE: FW: Emailing: Think About It Radio Kenai radiokenai.com KSRM, KWHQ, KKIS, KSLD
Geologically, there are 1.4 trillion cubic feet of gas available in Cook Inlet That is a 9-10 year supply if fee LNG
export at Kenai continues (its current export license is set to expire in 201 1). Wifeout anofeer extension of fee LNG
export license, those reserves would last an additional six years or so.
Undiscovered resources in Cook Inlet have been estimated by fee geologists at fee USGS (feds) and DGGS (state).
The USGS is very optimistic~in excess of 10 trillion cubic feet. The DGGS and Division of Oil and Gas are much
more conservative-closer to 5 or 6 trillion cubic feet. If it's fee lower figure, feen 5 trillion cubic feet would be
more fean 50 years' supply.
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.sarah@vahoo.com)
Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2008 2:10 PM
To: Irwin, Tom E (DNR); Rufeerford, Marty K (DNR); Balash, Joseph R (GOV)
Cc: Frank BMley; Peny, Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Re: FW: Emailing: Think About It Radio Kenai radiokenai.com KSRM, KWHQ, KKIS, KSLD
Arghhhh... more confusion in the commentary below:
(And what is our answer re: how much gas is in CI after hearing for years feere is such a shortage? I know about fee
9/18/2009
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Kmited maiket- what about geologically?)
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Original Message
From: frank bail^ <ftb907@yahoo.com>
Date: Wed, 9 Jul 2008 1423:07
To: <gov.sarah@yahoo.coni>
Cc: <krisandcIark@yalioo.com>; Ivy peisonal<ivyfiye@yahoo.ccHn>
Subject: Re: FW: Emailing: Ihiiik About It Radio Kenai radiokenai.com KSRM, KWHQ, KKIS, KSLD
Its text and I'D copy below. From KSRM's "Think About It" Editorial column. I launched to the Energy team and copied in
Kelly, Nizich, Sharon.
raiNK
ABOUT IT
other recent comment*
I hate to
tell you but there are a few of us who are really conflised.
We really need someone to step up and help us
understand what is really going on right now in our state.
When we first heard Governor Sarah Palin
aimounce ihat she wants and will heartily support a natural gas pipeline
from the Kenai Peninsula to Fairbanks.. . .we thought she must have
accidentally got the announcement backwards and that she really meant
support for the bullet line to bring natural gas to the Kenai from the
9/18/2009
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North Slope.
Then we
realized that her aanouncement was not backwards and she really wants to
bring natural gas frwn Hie Kenai to Fairbanks..jiot only that, but the
idea has been blessed by Borough Mayor John Williams and many oflier
people who are supposed to have their heads screwed on straight.
And that is the
reason for our confosion.
You mean to
tell me that someone is hiding natural gas in a big underground pocket
under Cook Inlet or somewhere in our
Borough? I hc^e so.
Didn't Ihe
State government and Ae Feds just approve a ten year contract with
Conoco I^illips to send what little natural gas we have left in
Cook Inlet to a fweign country?
Didn't one of
the biggest employers, Agrium, just shut down and send over three hundred
people packing because there is not enough natoral gas to operate their
big fertilizer plant?
Isnt one of
the biggest worries of government officials the possibility of not having
enou^ natural gas available in South Central Alaska to heat our homes
and businesses during the cold winter m<Hiths?
Why then would
anyone want to take &e natural gas that we do not have on the Kenai
Peninsula and ship it north through the rail belt to Fairbanks?
Why wouldn't
our state gov^mnent organize and get behind an effort to bring natural
gas south from the North Slope where we
have virtually unlimited amounts reacfy to go to market?
Why would we
even be thinking about sending North Slope natural gas through a pipeline
through Canada to the
lower 48 markets without demanding that, first of all, it be shipped to
Fairbanks , Anchorage
and the Kenai?
What is going
on? I hope someone knows, but to us, that certainly does not appear to be
the case. No wonder some of us are really confused.
Think About It!
JCD 7/9/08
9/18/2009
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1
From: Perry, KrisKna Y (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=KYPERRY]
Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2008 10:17 AM
To: 'gov.paiin@yahoo.com'
Subject: FW; Nga
Just in case not rec'd on other email acct.
Original Message
From: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2008 10:10 AM
To: ExternalEmailgsp
Subject: RE: Nga
There are no dinners, only receptions. Weather is forecasted to be high 80's. Event days:
4 (Friday evening to Monday morning) .
First event is Fri evening w/a welcome and opening reception and then an outside reception
(taste of Philadelphia) .
On Saturday, there is the opening news conf, and centennial sessions throughout the day
about leadership and innovation. (Bill Clinton will be the keynote at one of them) and
then receptions and walking tour that eve.
Sunday, Plenary sessions and committee sessions throughout the day. Another "mix &
mingle" reception that eve.
Monday is the final morning plenary session along w/RGA Gov's only mtg and a luncheon.
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2008 9:49 AM
To: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Nga
Haven't seen the agenda of events/ratgs so am guessing what to pack- how many actual days
PRA GSP01 0020509
of mtgs are there?
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Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [govemor@alaska.gov]
Wednesday, July 09, 2008 11:58 AM
Selma Kopanuk
RE: City of Scammon Bay water intake
Thank you for writing to Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. The concerns, opinions, and/or
information you have sent are important and valuable to the Governor. Although she is
unable to respond to each and every email herself, your message has been received and is
being reviewed by the appropriate staff person in this office who can best address your
need, suggestion, or comment.
Original Message
From: Selma Kopanuk fmailto:cityofscinbay@gci.net]
Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2008 11:04 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: City of Scammon Bay water intake
I am James Akere
PRA GSP01 0020511
Unknown
From: Brent Western [bmwfish@ak.net]
Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2008 1 1 :46 AM
To: Crome; Cora J (GOV); Crome; Cora J (GOV)
Cc: Palin; Sarah H (GOV); Palin; Sarah H (GOV)
Subject: Cook Inlet Salmon Management
Cora,
I find it very disheartening that the state has svibverted the BOF process by creating new
regulation for Dpper Cook Inlet salmon. I'm referring to the restriction placed on the
drift fleet by Commissioner Lloyd for tomorrow 7/10/08. This new regulation was created
after the BOF hearings and stated in the Department's (ADF&G) pre-season managment plan
announced months ago. There was no new information that was available to make this
decision and it flies in the face of the BOF process. If this had been decided as a
necessary step in-season, then l would agree. However, the in-season data seems to
support the opposite of a closure, but a standard full opener for the drift fleet. Here
are just a couple of new information data sets:
1. The OTF (offshore test fishing) indexes are 2 times the average (1988-2007) 602
(2008) vs 292 avg. (1988-2007) .
The drift catch is the 6th highest since 1980 with fewer boats fishing.
All this seems to point out to a fairly large run of sockeye to UCI and indicates more
abundant sockeye for all systems. The department and we also supported a simplification
of the UCI salmon plans to allow for flexible and in-season management — which all our
users and areas across this state rely on given the variables of salmon returns. We are
perplexed to why the department has done this and many of us have tried to get a response
to why this has occurred, but no real response from the Commissioner has been received.
The state of Alaska has had sound fisheries management based on the best available data.
It seems we are going backwards here in UCI. Except for actula weir counts, the use of
the Didson sonar shows the most accurate counts and at the BOF hearings this winter the
department stated that it would be using the Didson. However now the department is using
the Bendix sonar. The department is placing restrictions on users prior to to in-season
information would warrant any such restriction. If we are not going to use the local area
manager, the best science available, and other sound managmenet practices; — why not just
fire 90% of ADF&G staff and let some one from Juneau decide when and what occurs in our
fisheries. It seems that's already happening--so why not save the state some money on
staff and let our fisheries follow the fatal course of the lower-48 and other world
fisheries destroyed by not using the best managment and science available.
Anyway, you can sense my frustration with not using the best in-season management and best
science (i.e. best sonar, etc ) My hope is that Alaska will manage it's fisheries
wisely and keep politics (i.e. salmon task force, ) out of it. Unfortunately that
will never happen, but as an optimist — I still have faint hope.
Respectfully,
PRA GSP01 0020512
Brent M. Western.
2500 Autumn Drive
Anchorage, AK 99516
907-440-4601
PRA GSP01 0020513
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [govemor@alaska.gov]
Wednesday. July 09, 2008 10:44 AM
'hilary_cun^y@anra.org'
RE: Public_Safety
Thank you for writing to Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. The concerns, opinions, and/or
information you have sent are important and valuable to the Governor. Although she is
unable to respond to each and every email herself, your message has been received and is
being reviewed by the appropriate staff person in this office who can best address your
need, suggestion, or comment.
Original Message
From: WebMail@govweb.alaska.gov [mailto:WebMail@govweb.alaska.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2008 5:03 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Public_Safety
Web mail from: Ms. Hilary Currey
address: 1075 Check Street STE 106 Wasilla AK 99654
907-357-1155
MESSAGE :
I would like to invite Governor Palin to speak at our 10th Annual Water Professionals
Conference in November. The event is held to educate water and wastewater operators and
administrative staff to ensure the Public Health throughout rural Alaska. Many of these
professionals obtain a large portion of their Continuing Education Units (CEU's) that are
required for licensing every year at this conference. It would be our honor if during this
event Ms. Palin would speak on behalf of the State of Alaska and Public Health issues.
The conference is November 3-6, 2008. Please let me know at your earliest convenience.
Thank you.
Regards,
Hilary J Currey
Executive Director
PRA GSP01 0020514
Alaska Rural Water Association
(907)357-1155
(907)982-0499 Cellular
hilary_currey@arwa . org
PRA GSP01 0020515
Unknown
From: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV) {/0=S0A/0U=F1RST ADMINISTRATIVE
GR0UP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=RHUGHES1
Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2008 9:32 AM
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'; Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: Re: Letter
Governor, I am in Ketchikan right now, but am available to help.
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov.sarah@Yahoo.com>
To: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV); Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
Sent: Wed Jul 09 09:20:32 2008
Subject: Fw: Letter
Clarificications still needed on statehood book (or magazine) :
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Date: Wed, 9 Jul 2008 17:17:33
To: K Perry<kris.perry@alaska.gov>
Cc: Tara Fradley<tara. fradley@alaska.gov>
Subject: Letter
Kris pis have tara contact the adn letter writer today to explain we did not let the
Florida contract on the book (magazine more like it) And one more person needs to write
a letter to finally explain, in one sentence, that it was gail phillips-not you- under
murkowski, who contracted Outside for publishing. Colleen or someone, pis have them do it
today. Thanks
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
PRA GSP01 0020516
Re: Letter Page 1 of 2
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2008 1 :03 PM
To: Perry; KrisUna Y (GOV); Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: Re: Letter
Thanks! Hope that company follows through. The letter should name names - Gail contracted
with them, you didn't
Sent from my BlackBeny device from Celltilar One
From: "Perry, Kristuia Y (GOV)" <kris.peny@aIaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 09 Jul 2008 12:34:57 -0800
To: ExtemaIEmaiIgsp<gov.sarah@yahoo.com>; Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
<rosanne.hughes(§alaska.gov>; Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)<sharon.]eighow(^alaska.gov>
Subject: RE: Letter
Just an FYI, I spoke w/Faircount. They will do whatever necessary to convey the coma^t story and
correct the misinformation. I've shared this info w/Sharon. Also, a piece is being prepared for a
commission member.
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.oom [mailto:gov.sar3h@yahoo.com]
Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2008 11:01 AM
To: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV); Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Re: Letter
Pis do w that letter of clarification. TTie company that published the magazine hasnt done it so pis
do it and hacew a commission member sign it thanks
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
From: "Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)" <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 09 Jul 2008 09:32:20 -0800
To: <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>; Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)<sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: Letter
Governor, I am in Ketchikan right now, but am available to help.
Original Message ■ —
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov.sarah@ydioo.com>
To: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV); Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
Sent: Wed Jul 09 09:20:32 2008
Subject: Fw: Letter
Clarificications still needed on statehood book (or magazine):
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
-Original Message
9/18/2009
PRA GSP01 0020517
Re: Letter Page 2 of 2
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.coiii
Date: Wed, 9 Jul 2008 17:17:33
To: K Peny<kris.paiy@alaska.gov>
Cc: Tara FradIey<tara.fradley@aIaska.gov>
Subject: Letter
Kris pk have tara craitact Ihe adn letter writer today to explain we did not let the Florida contract cm the book (magazine
more like it)... And one more person needs to write a letter to finally explain, in one sentence, that it was gail phillips-not
you- under muikowski, who contracted Outside for publishing. Colleen or someone, pis have them do it today. iTianks
Sent fi-om my BlackBerry® device firom Cellular One
9/18/2009
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Re: Letter Page 1 of 2
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2008 2: 1 1 PM
To: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: Re: Letter
I wouldn't wait for faircount Let's just submit and tell truthfully this was NOT done on our
watch.
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From: "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 09 Jul 2008 11:07:28 -0800
To: ExtemalEmailgsp<gov.sarah@yahoo.com>; Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
<rosanne.hughes@aIaska.gov>; Lei^ow, Sharon W ((jOV)<sharon.leighow(galaska.gov>
Subject: RE: Letter
I just spoke to Chris Constant. He is a member, and was at the time the contract was executed. He
should sign. I'll give info to Sharon.
I'm still going to work on Faircount. They are not very responsive - which is not anything new.
Colleen is taking care of contacting the letter writer and may have already done so.
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2008 11:01 AM
To: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV); Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Re: Letter
Pis do w that letter of clarification. The company that published the magazine hasnt done it so pis
do it and hacew a commission member sign it thanks
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
From: "Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)" <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 09 Jul 2008 09:32:20 -0800
To: <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>; Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)<sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: Letter
Governor, I am in Ketchikan right now, but am available to help.
Original Message
i From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
j To: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV); Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
I Sent Wed Jul 09 0920:32 2008
j Subject: Fw: Letter
I Clarificications still needed on statehood book (or magazine):
9/18/2009
PRA GSP01 0020519
Re: Letter Page 2 of 2
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Date: Wed, 9 Jul 2008 17:17:33
To: K Peiiy<kris.peiTy@alaska.gov>
Cc: Tara Fradley<tara.fradley@alaska.gov>
Subject: Letter
Kris pis have tara contact the adn letter writer today to explain we did not let the Florida contract on the book (magazine
more like it)... And one more person needs to write a letter to finally explain, in one sentence, that it was gail phillips-not
you- under murkowski, who contracted Outside for publishing. Colleen or someone, pis have them do it today. Thanks
Sent from my BlackBerry® device frwn Cellular One
9/18/2009
PRA GSP01 0020520
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Perry. Kristina Y (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=KYPERRY]
Wednesday, July 09, 2008 9:29 AM
'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Fradley; Tara D (GOV)
Re: Letter
Ok. Rather than another from this office I'm trying to get Faircount. If they don't asap
(today), we will.
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
To: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Cc: Fradley, Tara D (GOV)
Sent: Wed Jul 09 09:17:33 2008
Subject: Letter
Kris pis have tara contact the adn letter writer today to explain we did not let the
Florida contract on the book (magazine more like it) . . . And one more person needs to write
a letter to finally explain, in one sentence, that it was gail phillips-not you- under
murkowski, who contracted Outside for publishing. Colleen or someone, pis have them do it
today. Thanks
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
PRA GSP01 0020521
U'^X.-yy--^ ;■■
Page 1 of 4
Unknown
From: Nizich, Michael A (GOV) (mike.nizich@alaska.govl
Sent: Wednesday, Jufy 09, 2008 12:16 PM
To: gov.palin@yahoo.com
Subject: RE: Deputy Commissioner for Wildlife Conservation
I am still looking for his resume. I need to search the files down in B&C's f or It. I do not have a copy in my
files. Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
As for Walt I had another thought. iPrivileqed or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
From: gov.palin@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.palin@yahoo.com]
Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2008 8:24 AM
To: Nizfch, Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Re: Deputy Commissioner for Wildlife Conservation
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
background? '~~
J)id u find out more on his resume, education
And about Walt-JPrivileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
From: 'TSfizich, Michael A (GOV)" <mikejiizich@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 08 Jul 2008 23:50:04 -0800
To: <gov.paIin@yahoo.com>
Subject: RE: Dq)uty Commissioner for Wildlife Conservation
So is that the green light to get this moving? I'd be happy to make the offer and arrangements while you
are out of state.
By the way I have a meeting scheduled with W< Friday aftemoon. I will call you with the results of that
meeting.
Mike
From: gov.palin@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.palin@yahoo.com]
Sent: Tue 7/8/2008 10:52 PM
To: Nizich, Mk:haelA(GOV)
Subject: Re: Deputy Commissioner for Wildlife Conservation
Well, th ere you go. Sounds like a proponent of ushering in change via new blood in that DC .
position. [Pri vilet fits that bill.
From: "Nizich, Michael A (GOV)" <mike.nizich@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 08 Jul 2008 1 6:07:07 -0800
To: <gov.palin(^ahoo.com>
Subject: FW: Deputy Commissioner for Wildlife Conservation
Here is an email I just received. I think it hits home along the lines of what we have discussed about the
needed change in F&G.
9/18/2009
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Unknown
From: gov.palin@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2008 5:35 PM
To: Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV)
Subject: Re: please send this email to adn and bcc me on It-thanksH
This is Bristol my moms driving, we say thank you so much and mom and I were just praying
about the hurt and anger that comes witii her job. Thank you for your faith in God. We share it
and we love you!
Bristol
From: "Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)" <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 09 Jul 2008 17:00:22 -0800
To: <gov.palin(^ahoo.com>
Subject: Re: please send this email to adn and bcc me on it~thanks! !
Governor, do you know how loved you are? These four or five bitter people are so NOT representative. You are so,
so loved. The enemy is trying to discourage you. Hang I there! You are doing such an awesome job. You are an
amazmg lady and the Lrard is your defendar. He knows the truth and He is going to vindicate you. It hurts my heart
to hear these horrible people are bringing you down. We forgive them. Lord. Help theses people cwne to know You.
Original Message
From: gov.palin@yahoo.com <gov.palin@yahoo.com>
To: Ivy personal <ivyfiye@yahoo.cam>; Frank Bailey <ftb907@yahoo.com>; K Perry Yahoo
<lcrisandclark@yahoo.com>; Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
Cc: Todd <fek9wrui@yahoo.com>
Sent: Wed Jul 09 16:40:39 2008
Subject: Re: please send this email to adn and bcc me on it— thanks! !
Guys, I may be pretty wimpy about this family stuff, but I feel like ¥m at the breaking point wifli the hurtful gossip
about my family feat Sherry and others get away with. Bear with me. 1 hate this part of the job and many days I feel
like it's not worth it when they have to put up with the hate that spews from people like Sherry, and there are others.
From: Ivy Frye <ivyfiye@yahoo.com>
Date: Wed, 9 Jul 2008 17:24:37 -0700 (PDT)
To: Sarah Palin<gov.palin@yahoo.com>
Subject: Fw: please send this email to adn and bccrne on it-thanks!!
Below is the email Don sent to ADN. If s not much, but we were trying to bring there attention to this cmgoing and
very frustrating situation. Her conaments are downright libelous. You're right-she's a crazy hater.
— On Tue, 7/8/08, Ivy Frye <ivyfiye@yahoo.com> wrote:
From: Ivy Frye <ivyflye@yahoo.com>
Subject: please send this email to adn and bccrne on it— thanks!!
To: "Dormy Benson" <asudad@mtaonIine.neC>, "TDoamy Braison" <dab@nhtiusa.cwn>
Date: Tuesday, July 8, 2008, 9:24 PM
Hey,
9/18/2009
PRA GSP01 0020523
Re: please send this email to adn and bcc me on it— thanks! ! P^e 2 of 2
Cut the body of this emai] and paste into a new email and send to conteiit@adn.com.
Dear Sir or Madam,
I'm writing to bring your attention to the increasingly inapropriate comments posted by the blogger syrin. Every day she
posts comments that have absolutely no bearing on policy. For example, today the ADN posted a positive story on Ae
national press Governor Palin is receiving, yet syrin accuses the governor of having an affair or makes hateful comments |
about her young children. I don't often feel compelled to write, but syrin's comments are never on topic, nor are ihey civil as
is stated in the terms of use.
Thank you for your time.
9/18/2009
PRA GSP01 0020524
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Hughes. Rosanne D (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=RHUGHESJ
Wednesday, July 09. 2008 4:53 PM
'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Re: Blog
That's terrible, Governor. As if they haven't stooped low enough on those blogs. I'm sorry
for the distress this has caused. Sharon and I will discuss this and see how to best deal
with this blog situation, as it continues to be a thorn in our flesh.
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
To: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Frank
Bailey <ftb907@yahoo.coni>; Ivy personal <ivyfrye@yahoo.coin>
Sent: Wed Jul 09 15:58:54 2008
Subject: Blog
Ok dokay- enough is enough. I am calling ADN, as Todd just called from Dig and said Sherry
Whitstine (aka crazy hater) blogged yesterday that "Sarah had an affair with Todd's best
friend while he was on the slope". No, I haven't read it- others have - it's flippin
unbelievable that the ADN allows lies like this to be posted. I'm calling.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
PRA GSP01 0020525
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2008 4:30 PM
To: Ivy personal; Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y
(GOV); Frank Bailey
Subject: Re: Blog
She has another gross one about Fagan and me. Gross.
Original Message
From: Ivy personal
To: Governor Sarah Palin
To: Sharon Leighow
To: Rosanne Hughes
To: K Perry
To: Frank Bailey
ReplyTo: Ivy personal
Sent: Jul 9, 2008 4:16 PM
Subject: Re: Blog
Flagged two more times in my house too. I had Don send an email to the content director
too. Absolutely rediculous how long it stayed up there.
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
To : Sharon Leighow
To: Rosanne Hughes
To: Kris Perry
To: Frank Bailey
To: Ivy personal
ReplyTo: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Jul 9, 2008 3:58 PM
Subject: Blog
Ok dokay- enough is enough. I am calling ADN, as Todd just called from Dig and said Sherry
Whitstine (aka crazy hater) blogged yesterday that "Sarah had an affair with Todd's best
friend while he was on the slope". No, I. haven't read it- others have - it's flippin
unbelievable that the ADN allows lies like this to be posted. I'm calling.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
PRA GSP01 0020526
Sent via BlackBerry by ATST
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
PRA GSP01 0020527
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2008 4:29 PM
To: " Frank Bailey
Cc: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV); Peny; Kristina Y (GOV); Ivy
personal; Todd
Subject: Re: Blog
Pat deleted it when we were on. the phone together.
Original Message
From: Frank Bailey
To: Governor Sarah Palin
Cc: Sharon Leighow
Cc: Rosanne Hughes
Cc: K Perry
Cc: Ivy personal
ReplyTo: Frank Bailey
Sent: Jul 9, 2008 4:10 PM
Subject: Re: Blog
Sherry Whitstine's comment was flagged 3 times and still there as of last night. Looks
like its finally removed as of now.
It went up yesterday afternoon sometime.
Unacceptable. Disgusting. Vindictive.
I printed for Nizich who gave to Bob Cockrell as well.
On Wed, 7/9/08, gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov.sarah@yahoo.com> wrote:
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
Subject: Blog
To: "Sharon Leighow" <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>, "Rosanne Hughes"
<rosanne.hughes8alaska.gov>, "K Perry" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>, "Frank Bailey" <ftb907
@yahoo.com>, "Ivy personal" <ivyfrye@yahoo.com>
PRA GSP01 0020528
Date: Wednesday, July 9, 2008, 3:58 PM
Ok dokay- enough is enough. I am calling ADN, as Todd just called from Dig and
said Sherry Whitstine (aka crazy hater) blogged yesterday that "Sarah had
an affair with Todd's best friend while he was on the slope". No, I
haven't read it- others have - it's flippin unbelievable that the ADN
allows lies like this to be posted. I'm calling.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
PRA GSP01 0020529
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2008 4:29 PM
To: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV); Peny; Kristina Y (GOV); Frank
Bailey; Ivy personal; Todd; Nizich; Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Lopez; Thomas M (GOV); Cockrell; Robert A (GOV)
Subject: Re: Btog
1 called Pat. We read through Sherry's blog entries from yesterday together. They are so
hateful and hurtful. He said he banned her once already. Her husband asked that she be
allowed back on and that she'd behave. Pat agrees the entries are over the top, he said to
ask people to "flag" the ones that are lies or whatever- he was very nice about ti, but
said they don't have time to censor all this - I said I don't have time either. Todd may
call Sherry or Tom and ask them why they lie like they do.
I think our security guys should check into her because the times she's blogged about
Todd's schedule and what we drive have really infringed on our privacy rights and
potential safety when psychos know when Todd's out of town.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: gov.sarahSyahoo.com
Date: Wed, 9 Jul 2008 23:58:54
To: Sharon Leighow<sharon,leighowealaska.gov>; Rosanne Hughes<rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>;
K Perry<kris.perry@alaska.gov>; Frank Bailey<ftb907@yahoo.com>; Ivy
personaKivyf rye@yahoo . com>
Sxobject: Blog
Ok dokay- enough is enough. I am calling ADN, as Todd just called from Dig and said Sherry
Whitstine (aka crazy hater) blogged yesterday that "Sarah had an affair with Todd's best
friend while he was on the slope". No, I haven't read it- others have - it's flippin
unbelievable that the ADN allows lies like this to be posted. I'm calling.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
PRA GSP01 0020530
Unknown
From: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=KYPERRY]
Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2008 4:09 PM
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Cc: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: Re: Phone Call from ADN Reporter Kyle Hopkins re travel forgovernor'sfemily
Yes, the state is covering. I will let Talis and others know.
Original Message
From: gov. saraheyahoo.com <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
To: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Cc: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
Sent: Wed Jul 09 16:00:29 2008
Subject: Re: Phone Call from ADN Reporter Kyle Hopkins re travel forgovernor 'sfamily
Did they fully cover this trip? pls let sharon, talis, nizich, others know so adn doesn't
report otherwise.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
From: "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 09 Jul 2008 15:55:47 -0800
To: <gov. sarahS yahoo. com>
Subject: Re: Phone Gall from ADN Reporter Kyle Hopkins re travel for governor 'sfamily
The state is paying for travel to NGA as is customary w/invitations to first family events
such as NGA's invitation and agenda shows for family events. With probably 50% or more of
requests we receive; they request the first family while I'm guessing that only portions
of the family attend and do so minimally.
Original Message -—. —
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
To: Colberg, Talis J (LAW); Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
1
PRA GSP01 0020531
Cc: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Sent: Wed Jul 09 15:35:33 2008
Subject: Re: Phone Call from ADN Reporter Kyle Hopkins re travel for governor 'sfeimily
I have not been informed of any phone calls to my office. Do u know if I am to return any
calls or do anything on this? I sure hope nothing is written that we have to react to,
based on adn having misinformation or not enough info.
BTW, this trip I'm taking to NGA with family is being paid by NGA because it's some annual
family-invitation event for the nation's governors. I'm right on that, am I, Kris?
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From: "Colberg, Talis J (LAW)" <talis.colberg@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 09 Jul 2008 15:12:21 -0800
To; <gov.sarah@yahoo.Gom>
Subject: FW: Phone Call from ADN Reporter Kyle Hopkins re travel for governor's family
Dear Governor Palin,
I just spoke with Mr. Nizich after I forwarded this to him. He said I should go
ahead and let you know directly. He says your office has also received phone inquiries on
travel in the last 24 hours from the ADN as well. This is just to give you a fuller
picture of what may be happening in the news world. Talis
From: Bockmon, Julia B (IiAW)
Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2008 1:47 PM
To: Colberg, Talis J (LAW)
Cc: Jones, David T (LAW)
Subject: Phone Call from ADN Reporter Kyle Hopkins re travel for governor's family
Importance: High
fi CONFIDENTIAL - ATTORNEY CLIENT PRIVILEGE
PRA GSP01 0020632
I just returned a phone call from Kyle Hopkins of the Anchorage Daily News who initially
was looking for a copy of the 2004 opinion addressing travel on the King Air aircraft. He
had located the opinion online just as I called back. He then said he was looking into
the question of when a governor's family could travel at state expense and asked whether
there was any other opinion on this issue. I advised generally that a family member might
travel at state expense if the member was to attend an official function (he said for
example the inauguration) , and that I could not recall other opinion or guidance on this
point .
He then wanted to know whether there was a statute, regulation or other guidance defining
what would be an official function or state business. 1 advised that I was not aware of
any. It would likely depend on the circmastance and the involved official's authority.
He also asked who would decide and I suggested again it would likely be addressed in the
circumstances on a case by case basis by the governor's office.
He did not say or suggest whether he is looking at the question with respect to Governor
Palin or a former governor.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Judy Bockmon
Assistant Attorney General
Opinions, Appeals & Ethics Section
Alaska Department of Law
907-269-5216
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail message and any attachments may contain information
considered confidential under the Executive Branch Ethics Act. If you are not an
identified recipient or believe you have received this message in error, please notify the
sender immediately.
PRA GSP01 0020533
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday. July 09, 2008 3:59 PM
To: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV); Petty; Kristina Y (GOV); Frank
Bailey; Ivy personal
Subject: Btog
Importance: High
Ok dokay- enough is enough. 1 am calling ADN, as Todd just called from Dig and said Sherry
Whitstine (aka crazy hater) blogged yesterday that "Sarah had an affair with Todd's best
friend while he was on the slope". No, I haven't read it- others have - it's flippin
unbelievable that the ADN allows lies like this to be posted. I'm calling.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
PRA GSP01 0020534
l.-~j-iWVWTi-V ■ 1-
Page 1 of 1
Unknown
From: Nizich, Michael A (GOV) [mike.nizich@alaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2008 5:06 PM
To: 90v.palin@yahoo.com; Penfy; Krishna Y (GOV)
Cc: Ruaro; Randall P (GOV)
Subject: Southeast Director for DOT
Mai Menzies the Southeast Director for DOT has submitted his resignation. He will be leaving in August.
9/18/2009
PRA GSP01 0020635
Unknown
From: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=KYPERRY]
Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2008 3:56 PM
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Subject: Re: Phone Call from ADN Reporter Kyle Hopkins re travel for govemor'sfamily
The state is paying for travel to NGA as is customary w/invitations to first family events
such as NGA's invitation and agenda shows for family events. With probably 50% or more of
requests we receive; they request the first family while I'm guessing that only portions
of the family attend and do so minimally.
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.coin <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
To: Colberg, Talis J (LAW); Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Sent: Wed Jul 09 15:35:33 2008
Subject: Re: Phone Call from ADN Reporter Kyle Hopkins re travel for govemor'sfamily
I have not been informed of any phone calls to my office. Do u know if I am to return any
calls or do anything on this? I sure hope nothing is written that we have to react to,
based on adn having misinformation or not enough info.
BTW, this trip I'm taking to NGA with family is being paid by NGA because it's some annual
family-invitation event for the nation's governors. I'm right on that, am I, Kris?
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From: "Colberg, Talis J (LAW)" <talis.colberg@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 09 Jul 2008 15:12:21 -0800
To: <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject: FW: Phone Call from ADN Reporter Kyle Hopkins re travel for governor's family
Dear Governor Palin,
I just spoke with Mr. Nizich after I forwarded this to him. He said I should go
ahead and let you know directly. He says your office has also received phone inquiries on
1
PRA GSP01 0020536
travel in the last 24 hours from the ADN as well. This is just to give you a fuller
picture of what may be happening in the news world. Talis
From: Bockmon, Julia B (LAW)
Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2008 1:47 PM
To: Colberg, Talis J (LAW)
Cc: Jones, David T (LAW)
Subject: Phone Call from ADN Reporter Kyle Hopkins re travel for governor's family
Importance: High
CONFIDENTIAL - ATTORNEY CLIENT PRIVILEGE
I just returned a phone call from Kyle Hopkins of the Anchorage Daily News who initially
was looking for a copy of the 2004 opinion addressing travel on the King Air aircraft. He
had located the opinion online just as I called back. He then said he was looking into
the question of when a governor' s family could travel at state expense and asked whether
there was any other opinion on this issue. I advised generally that a family member might
travel at state expense if the member was to attend an official function (he said for
example the inauguration) , and that I could not recall other opinion or guidance on this
point.
He then wanted to know whether there was a statute, regulation or other guidance defining
what would be an official function or state business. I advised that I was not aware of
any. It would likely depend on the circumstance and the involved official's authority.
He also asked who would decide and I suggested again it would likely be addressed in the
circumstances on a case by case basis by the governor's office.
He did not say or suggest whether he is looking at the question with respect to Governor
Palin or a former governor.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Judy Bockmon
Assistant Attorney General
Opinions, Appeals S Ethics Section
PRA GSP01 0020537
Alaska Department of Law
907-269-5216
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail message and any attachments may contain information
considered confidential under the Executive Branch Ethics Act. If you are not an
identified recipient or believe you have received this message in error, please notify the
sender immediately.
PRA GSP01 0020538
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Balash. Joseph R (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=JRBALASHI
Wednesday, July 09, 2008 11:22 PM
'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); NIztch; Michael A (GOV)
Hickel
Governor,
Later today (10:00 am AK time), governor hickel is going to hold a press availability and
come out strong against awarding a license to transcanada. Backbone is split with most
folks on Gottstein's side (and ours) .
I imagine we will be pressed by media outlets for a response. Is there anything in
particular you would like to convey? I think the story is going to be overshadowed, but
we likely can't ignore it. Short and sweet ought to do.
Joe
PRA GSP01 0020539
Unknown
From: Perry, KristinaY (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=KYPERRY]
Sent: Wednesday, July 09. 2008 6:39 PM
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Subject: Re: Airport
Yes. I have everyone ck'd in and your boarding passes. I'll get your luggage, get it
checked. They'll escort you thru down below. I will go thru up her after everything is
ck'd and will see you on other side. .
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com <gov . sarahSyahoo . com>
To: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Sent: Wed Jul 09 18:26:25 2008
Subject: Re: Airport
7pm
Original Message-
From: K Perry
To: Governor Sarah Palin
To: gov.palin@yahoo.com
Sent: Jul 9, 2008 2:08 PM
Subject: Airport
At arrival, 7pm, go to the upper ramp (departures) to United. You'll be greeted there by
airport personnel (and me) to take luggage.
From there go back around to airport again to the bottom ramp/baggage claim area to
United. Airport security will meet you there and escort you all thru security. They'll
park car.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
PRA GSP01 0020540
Unknown
From: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV) [rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2008 6:44 PWI
To: gov.palin@yahoo.com
Subject: Re: please send this email to adn and bcc me on it-thanks!!
Thanks, Bristol. I love you guys, too.
Original Message
From: gov.palin@yahoo.com <gov.palin@yahoo.com>
To: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
Sent: Wed Jul 09 17:34:55 2008
Subject: Re: please send this email to adn and bcc me on it — thanks!!
This is Bristol my moms driving, we say thank you so much and mom and I were just praying
about the hurt and anger that comes with her job. Thank you for your faith in God. We
share it and we love you!
Bristol
From: "Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)" <rosanne.hughesealasfca.gov>
Date: Wed, 09 Jul 2008 17:00:22 -0800
To: <gov.palin@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: please send this email to adn and bcc me on it — thanks!.'
Governor, do you Icnow how loved you are? These four or five bitter people are so NOT
representative. You are so, so loved. The enemy is trying to discourage you. Hang I there!
You are doing such an awesome job. You are an amazing lady and the Lord is your defender.
He knows the truth and He is going to vindicate you. It hurts my heart to hear these
horrible people are bringing you down. We forgive them. Lord. Help theses people come to
know You.
Original Message
From: gov.palin@yahoo.com <gov.palin@yahoo.com>
To: Ivy personal <i vyfrye@yahoo.com>; Frank Bailey <ftb907@yahoo.cora>; K Perry Yahoo
<krisandclark@yahoo.com>; Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); HugheS/ Rosanne D (GOV)
Cc: Todd <fek9wnr@yahoo.com>
PRA GSP01 0020541
Sent: Wed. Jul 09 16:40:39 2008
Subject: Re: please send this email to adn and bcc me on it — thanks! !
Guys, I may be pretty wimpy about this family stuff, but I feel like I'm at the breaking
point with the hurtful gossip about my family that Sherry and others get away with. Bear
with me. I hate this part of the job and many days I feel like it's not worth it when they
have to put up with the hate that spews from people like Sherry, and there are others.
From: Ivy Frye <ivyfrye@yahoo.com>
Date: Wed, 9 Jul 2008 17:24:37 -0700 (PDT)
To: Sarah Palin<gov.palin@yahoo.com>
Subject: Fw: please send this email to adn and bcc me on it — thanks!!
Below is the email Don sent to ADN. It's not much, but we were trying to bring there
attention to this ongoing and very frustrating situation. Her comments are downright
libelous. You're right-she's a crazy hater.
On Tue, 7/8/08, Ivy Frye <ivyf ryeSyahoo . com> wrote:
From: Ivy Frye <ivyfrye@yahoo.com>
Subject: please send this email to adn and bcc me on it~thanks ! !
To: "Donny Benson" <asudad@mtaonline.net>, "Donny Benson" <dab@nhtiusa . com>
Date: Tuesday, July 8, 2008, 9:24 PM
Hey,
Cut the body of this email and paste into a new email and send to content@adn.com.
PRA GSP01 0020542
Dear Sir or Madam,
I'm writing to bring your attention to the increasingly inapropriate comments
posted by the blogger syrin. Every day she posts comments that have absolutely no bearing
on policy. For example, today the ADN posted a positive story on the national press
Governor Palin is receiving, yet syrin accuses the governor of having an affair or makes
hateful comments about her young children. I don't often feel compelled to write, but
syrin' s comments are never on topic, nor are they civil as is stated in the terms of use.
Thank you for your time.
PRA GSP01 0020543
Unknown
From: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV) [rosanne.hughes@aIaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2008 5:00 PM
To: 90v.palin@yahoo.com
Subject: Re: please send this email to adn and bcc me on it-thanks! !
Governor, do you know how loved you are? These four or five bitter people are so NOT
representative. You are so, so loved. The enemy is trying to discourage you. Hang I there!
You are doing such an awesome job. You are an amazing lady and the Lord is your defender.
He knows the truth and He is going to vindicate you. It hurts my heart to hear these
horrible people are bringing you down. We forgive them, Lord. Help theses people come to
know You.
Original Message
From: gov.palin@yahoo.com <gov.palin@yahoo.com>
To: Ivy personal <ivyfrye@yahoo.com>; Frank Bailey <ftb907@yahoo.com>; K Perry Yahoo
<krisandclark@yahoo.com>; Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
Cc: Todd <fek9wnr0yahoo.com>
Sent: Wed Jul 09 16:40:39 2008
Subject: Re: please send this email to adn and bcc me on it — thanks!!
Guys, I may be pretty wimpy about this family stuff, but I feel like I'm at the breaking
point with the hurtful gossip about my family that Sherry and others get away with. Bear
with me. I hate this part of the job and many days I feel like it's not worth it when they
have to put up with the hate that spews from people like Sherry, and there are others.
From: Ivy Frye <ivyfrye@yahoo.com>
Date: Wed, 9 Jul 2008 17:24:37 -0700 (PDT)
To: Sarah Palin<gov.palin@yahoo.com>
Subject: Fw: please send this email to adn and bcc me on it — thanks! !
Below is the email Don sent to ADN. It's not much, but we were trying to bring there
attention to this ongoing and very frustrating situation. Her comments are downright
libelous. You're right-she's a crazy hater.
On Tue, 7/8/08, Ivy Frye <ivyfrye@yahoo.com> wrote:
PRA GSP01 0020544
From: Ivy Frye <ivyfrye@yahoo.com>
Subject: please send this email to adn and bcc me on it — thanks.!!
To: "Donny Benson" <asudad@mtaonline.net>, "Donny Benson" <dab@nhtiusa . com>
Date: Tuesday, July 8, 2008, 9:24 PM
Hey,
Cut the body of this email and paste into a new email and send to content@adn.com.
Dear Sir or Madam,
I'm writing to bring your attention to the increasingly inapropriate comments posted
by the blogger syrin. Every day she posts comments that have absolutely no bearing on
policy. For example, today the ADN posted a positive story on the national press Governor
Palin is receiving, yet syrin accuses the governor of having an affair or makes hateful
comments about her young children. I don't often feel compelled to write, but syrin 's
comments are never on topic, nor are they civil as is stated in the terms of use.
Thank you for your time.
PRA GSP01 0020545
FW: Phone Call from ADN Reporter Kyle Hopkins re travel for governor's family Page 1 of 3
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Thursday, July 1 0, 2008 2:50 AM
To: Colberg; Tails J (LAW); Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: Fw: Phone Call from ADN Reporter Kyle Hopkins re travel forgovemor'sfamily
Fyi
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From: gov.sarali@yahoo.com
Date: Thu, 10 Jul 2008 10:35:41 +0000
To: Sharon Leighow<sharonJeighow@aIaska.gov>
CC: K Perry<kris.pCTry@alaska.gov>; M Nizich<mike.nizich(@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: Phone Cdl from ADN Reporter Kyle Hopkins re travel forgovemor'sfamily
Remind him of the family travels w me that I have personally pd for, including with mileage.
Hopefully our records very clearly show that Also, my return of every per diem offer for
everything related to the ldds...and we need to be proactive in this issue with reminding him of
all the steps taken to save state monies like no Anchorage apartment...no chef., security down
from 7 to 2, whatever- I'm sorry you have to deal w this w tiie FOIA even, I know I'm tired of it
akeady. It is important to know tiiough that probably a week doesn't go by without me asking if
all the rules are being followed, if the Palin family is doing everjrthing right with our travel, etc
as First Family.
Another significant thing here, to me anyway, was the exclusion of my 17-yr old son (now 1 9)
from all but two First Family events (he traveled to Juneau twice is all in these two yrs and I
think I ended up paying for one of the trips myself), I was told it was because he wasn't going to
school in Juneau, which never made much sense to me but I didn't argue the fact he is a member
of the fanodly too.
Pis show the travels of the previous Govs so he can compare- incl the fact previous Govs took
family vacations WITH our security guys so they could take advantage of their rental cars, etc
(this is according to Bob and Gary), compare that to me never having done this.
We have to be proactive on this so pis let me know if you need any fiirther info.
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From: "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)" <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 09 Jul 2008 15:59:38 -0800
To: ExtemalEmailgsp<gov.sarah(^ahoo.com>
Subject: RE: Phone Call from ADN Reporter Kyle Hopkins re travel for govemor'sfamily
Governor-
Linda Perez and I both spoke with Kyle today. He has filed a public records request for all of
your travel and your family's travel. He is really digging into the travel regs. He wants to
know where it is spelled out where/when a family member can travel. I told him AGAIN that
there is a certain expectation that the First Family make public appearances and participate
in community activities as part of protocol. I am blue in the face with this guy! I told him
that the Governor receives on average 200 requests each month and more than half extend
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the invitation to the Rrst Family. I also reminded him that you prefer to travel by car and the kids
aren't always with you. Somehow I don't think that will make it in the paper.
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.sanah@yahoo.com]
Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2008 3:36 PM
To: Colberg, Tails 3 (LAW); NIzich, Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Subject: Re: Phone Call froPii ADN Reporter Kyle Hopkins re travel for governor'sfenrtily
I have not been informed of any phone calls to my office. Do u know if I am to return any calls or do
anything on this? I sure hope nothing is written that we have to react to, based on adn having
misinformation or not enough info.
BTW, this trip Tm taking to NGA with family is being paid by NGA because it's some annual family-
invitation event for the nation's governors. I'm right on that, am I, Kris?
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From: "Colberg, Talis J (LAW)" <taIis.colberg@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 09 Jul 2008 15:12:21 -0800
To: <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject: FW: Phone Call from ADN Reporter Kyle Hopkins re travel for governor's family
Dear Governor Palin,
I just spoke with Mr. Nizich after I forwarded this to him. Hesaid I should go ahead and let you know directly.
He says your offrce has also received phone inquiries on travel in the last 24 hours from the ADN as well. This is
just to give you a fuller picture of what may be happening in the news world. Talis
From: Bockmon, Julia B (LAW)
Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2008 1:47 PM
To: Colberg, Talis J (LAW)
Cc: Jones, David T (LAW)
Subject: Phone Call from ADN Reporter Kyle Hopkins re travel for governor's family
Importance: High
CONFIDENTIAL - ATTORNEY CLIENT PRIVILEGE
I just retumed a phone call from Kyle Hopkins of the Anchorage Daily News who initially was hraking for a copy of
the 2004 opinion addressing travel on the King Air aircraft. He had located the opinion online just as I called
back. He then said he was looking into the question of when a governor's family could travel at state expense
and asked whether there was any other opinion on this issue. I advised generally that a family member might
travel at state expense if the member was to attend an official function (he saki for example the inauguration), and
that I could not recall other opinion or guidance on this point
He then wanted to know whether there was a statute, regulation or other guidance defining what would be an
official functkin or state business. I advised that I was not aware of any. It would likely depend on the
circumstance and the involved official's authority. He also asked who would decide and I suggested again it
would likely be addressed in the circumstances on a case by case basis by the governor's office.
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He did not say or suggest whether he is looking at the question with respect to Governor Palin or a former
governor.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Judy Bockmon
Assistant Attorney General
Opinions, Appeals & Ethics Section
Alaska Department of Law
907-269-5216
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail message and any attachments may contain information considered
confidential under the Executive Branch Ethics Act. If you are not an identified recipient or believe you have
received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately.
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent Thursday, July 10, 2008 2:36 AM
To: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Cc: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Nizich; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Re: Phone Call from ADN Reporter Kyle Hopkins re travel forgovemor'sfamily
Remind him of the family travels w me that I have personally pd for, including with mileage.
Hopefully our records very clearly show that. Also, my return of every per diem oifer for
everything related to the kids... and we need to be proactive in this issue with reminding him of
all the steps taken to save state monies like no Anchorage apartment...no chef., seciirity down
from 7 to 2, whatever- I'm sorry you have to deal w this w the FOIA even, I know I'm tired of it
already. It is important to know tiiough that probably a week doesn't go by without me asking if
all the rules are being followed, if the Palin family is doing everything right with our travel, etc
as First Family.
Another significant thing here, to me anyway, was the exclusion of my 17-yr old son (now 19)
from all but two First Family events (he traveled to Juneau twice is all in these two yrs and I
think I ended up paying for one of the trips myself), I was told it was because he wasn't going to
school in Juneau, which never made much sense to me but I didn't argue the fact he is a member
of the family too.
Pis show the travels of the previous Govs so he can compare- incl the fact previous Govs took
family vacations WITH our security guys so they could take advantage of their rental cars, etc
(this is according to Bob and Gary), compare that to me never having done this.
We have to be proactive on this so pis let me know if you need any further info.
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From: "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)" <sharon.leighow@alaskagov>
Date: Wed, 09 Jul 2008 15:59:38 -0800
To: ExtemalEmailgsp<gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject: RE: Phone Call from ADN Reporter Kyle Hopkins re travel for govemor'sfamily
Governor-
Linda Perez and I both spoke with Kyle today. He has filed a public records request for all of
your travel and your family's travel. He is really digging into the travel regs. He wants to
know where it is spelled out where/when a family member can travel. I told him AGAIN that
there is a certain expectation that the First Family make public appearances and participate
in community activities as part of protocol. I am blue in the face with this guy! I told him
that the Governor receives on average 200 requests each month and more than half exter)d
the invitation to the First Family. I also reminded him that you prefer to travel by car and
the kids aren't always with you. Somehow I don't think that will nnake it in the paper.
From: cK)v.sarah@yahoo.oom [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2008 3:36 PM
To: COIberg, Talis J (LAW); Nizfch, Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Peny, Kristina Y (GOV); Mason, Janice L (GOV)
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Subject: Re: Phone Call from ADN Reporter Kyle Hopkins re travel for govemor'sfamily
I have not been informed of any phone calls to my office. Do u know if I am to return any calls or do
anj^ng on this? I sure hope notlung is written that we have to react to, based on adn having
misinformation or not enough info.
BTW, this trip I'm taking to NGA with family is being paid by NGA because if s some annual family-
invitation event for the nation's governors. I'm right on that, am I, Kris?
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From: "Colberg, Talis J (LAW)" <talis.colberg@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 09 Jul 2008 15:12:21 -0800
To: <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject: FW: Phone Call from ADN Reporter Kyle Hopkins re travel for governor's family
Dear Governor Palin,
I just spoke with Mr. Nizich after I forwarded this to him. Hesaid I should go ahead and let you know directly.
He says your office has also received phone inquiries on travel in the last 24 hours from the ADN as well. This is
just to give you a fuller picture of what may be happening in the news world. Talis
From: Bockmon, Julia B (LAW)
Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2008 1:47 PM
To: Colberg, Talis J (LAW)
Cc: Jones, David T (LAW)
Subject: Phone Call from ADN Reporter Kyle Hopkins re travel for govemor's family
Importance: High
CONFIDENTIAL - ATTORNEY CLIENT PRIVILEGE
I just returned a phone call firom Kyle Hopkins of the Anchorage Daily News who initially was looking for a copy of
the 2004 opinion addressing travel on the King Air aircraft. He had located the opinion online just as I called
back. He then said he was looking into the question of when a govemor's family could travel at state expense
and asked whether there was any other opinion on this issue. I advised generally that a family member might
travel at state expense if the member was to attend an official function (he said for example the inauguration), and
that i could not recall other opinion or guidance on this point
He then wanted to know whether there was a statute, regulation or other guidance defining what would be an
official function or state business. I advised that I was not aware of any. It would likely depend on the
circumstance and the involved official's authority. He also asked who would decide and I suggested again it
would likely be addressed in the circumstances on a case by case basis by the governor's office.
He did not say or suggest whether he is looking at the question with respect to Governor Palin or a former
govemor.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Judy Bockmon
Assistant Attorney General
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Opinions, Appeajs & Ethics Section
Alaska Department of Law
907-269-5216
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail message and any attachments may contain infomnation considered
confidential under the Executive Branch Ethics Act. If you are not an identified recipient or believe you have
received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately.
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2008 5-.58 AM
To: Balash; Joseph R (GOV)
Cc: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Nizich; Michael A (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: Re: Hickel
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Sent from my BlackBeny® device from Cellular One
From: "Balash, Joseph R (GOV)" <joe.balash(galaskagov>
Date: Thu, 10 Jul 2008 05:47:38 -0800
To: <gov.sarah(^ahoo.com>
CC: Peny, Kristina Y (GOV)<kris.perry(galaska.gov>; Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
<mike.niach@alaska.gov>; Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)<sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: Hickel
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
David Gottstein did write you a letter that Pat and Tom received yesterday, but I forgot to ask them to forward it to
me last night I will get it this morning and send it to yoii...or at least a summaiy.
Oh, and John Cowdery made an appearance in Juneau yesterday, but after the news last night checked hnnself into
the local hospital.
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
To: Balash, Joseph R (GOV)
Cc: Perry, Kristma Y (GOV); Nizich, Michael A (GOV); Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
Sent: Thu Jul 10 02:16:56 2008
Subject: Re: Hickel
Joe:
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Oripoal Message
From: Joe Balash
To: Governor Sarah Palin
Cc-.K Perry
Cc: M Nizich
Sent: Jul 9, 2008 11:22 PM
Subject: Hickel
Governor,
Later today (10:00 am AK time), governor hickel is going to hold a press availability and come out strong against
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awarding a licaise to transcanada. Backbone is split with most folks on Gottstein's side (and ours).
I imagine we will be pressed by media outlets for a response. Is there anyfting in particular you would like to convey? I
think the story is going to be overshadowed, but we likely cant ignore it. Short and sweet ought to do.
Joe
Sent from my BlackBeny® device from Cellular One
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Unknown
From: gov.safah@yahoo.com
Sent: Thursday, July 10. 2008 3:03 AM
To: Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV)
Subject: From Kris Fw: Phone Call from ADN Reporter Kyle Hopkins re travelforgovemor'slamily
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
From: "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)" <kris.perry(^aIaskagov>
Date: Thu, 10 Jul 2008 02:54:02 -0800
To: <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>; Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)<sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
CC: Nizich, Michael A (GOV)<inike.nizich@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: Phone Call from ADN Reporter Kyle Hopkins re travel forgovemor'sfamily
Hopefully we can provide information in being proactive to show what other Governor's travel has been and
w/family. Remember Aat story not long ago that compared and showed Ihe large difference between Palin and
Mm^kowski? This is so ridicuhis. We're talking about a Govemrar who had the state buy tickets on hotwire saving
hundreds of dollars rather than just going w/the norm (much more expensive) or the fact that she often drives to the
Peninsula or Fahbanks or the feet that her family rarely travels w/her when most of the invitations are for first
family. Not to mention the majority of the time she flies commercial (and not first class! !)
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
To: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Sent: Thu Jul 10 02:35:41 2008
Subject: Re: Phone Call fix)m ADN Reporter Kyle Hopkins re travel forgovemor'sfamily
Remind him of the femily travels w me that I have personally pd for, including with mileage. Hopefully our records
very clearly show that. Also, my return of every per diem offer for evaything related to the kids...and we need to be
proactive in this issue with reminding him of all the steps taken to save state monies like no Anchorage
apartment...no chef... security down fix>m 7 to 2, whatever- Tm sorry you have to deal w this w the FOIA even, 1
know I'm tired of it aheady. It is important to know though that probably a week doesn't go by without me asking if
all the rules are being followed, if the Palin family is doing everything right with our travel, etc as First Family.
Anoflier significant thing here, to me anyway, was die exclusion of my 17-yr old son (now 19) from all but two First
Family events (he traveled to Juneau twice is all in these two yts and I think I ended up paymg for one of the trips
myself), I was told it was because he wasn't going to school in Juneau, which never made much sense to me but I
didn't argue the feet he is a member of the family too.
Pis show the travels of the previous Govs so he can compare- inci die fact previous Govs took family vacations
WITH oinr security guys so they could take advantage of theh rental cars, etc (this is according to Bob and Gary),
compare tiiat to me never having done this.
We have to be proactive on this so pis let me know if you need any fiirther info.
Sent fix)m my BlackBeny device from Cellular One
From: "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)" <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 09 Jul 2008 15:59:38 -0800
To: ExtemalEmailgsp<gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject: RE: Phone Call from ADN Repwter Kyle Hopkins re travel for govemor'sfanily
Govemor-
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Linda Perez and I both spoke with Kyle today. He has filed a public records request for all of your travel and your family's
travel. He is really digging into the travel regs. He wants to know where it is spelled out where/when a famity member can
travel. I told him AGAIN that tihere is a certam expectation that Ae First Family make public appearances and participate in
community activities as part of protocol. I am blue in the face with this guy! I told him that the Governor receives on
average 200 requests each month and more than half extend the invitation to the First Family. I also reminded him that you
prefer to travel by car and the kids aren't always with you. Somehow I don't think tfiat will make it in flie p^er.
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com Fmailto: gov.sarahfSivahoo.cmnl
Sent- Wednesday, July 09, 2008 3:36 PM
To: Colberg, Talis J (LAW); Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Subject: Re: Phone Call from ADN Reporter Kyle Hopkins re travel for goveraor'sfemily
I have not been informed of any phone calls to my office. Do u know if I am to return any calls or do anything on this? I sure
hope nothing is written that we have to react to, based on adn having misinformation or not enough info.
BTW, this trip I'm taking to NGA with family is being paid by NGA because it's some annual femily-mvitation event for tiie
nation's governors. Tm right on that, am I, Kris?
Sent from my BlackBeny device from Cellular One
From: "Colberg, Talis J (LAW)" <talis.colberg@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 09 Jnl2008 15:12:21 -0800
To: <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject: FW: Phone Call from ADN Reporter Kyle Hopkins re travel for governor's family
Dear Governor Palin,
I just q)oke with Mr. Nizich after 1 forwarded this to him. Hesaid 1 should go ahead and let you know directly. He ssys
your office has also received phone inquiries on travel in the last 24 hours from the ADN as well. This is just to give you a
fuller picture of what may be happening in the news world. Talis
From: Bockmon, Julia B (LAW)
Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2008 1 :47 PM
To: Colberg, Talis J (LAW)
Cc: Jones, David T (LAW)
Subject: Phone Call from ADN Reporter Kyle Hopkins re travel for governor's family
Importance: Higji
CONFIDENTIAL -ATTORNEY CLIENT PRIVILEGE
I just returned a phone call from Kyle Hq)kins of the Anchorage Daily News who initially was looking for a copy of the
2004 opinion addressing travel on the King Air aircraft. He had located the opinion online just as I called back. He then said
he was looking into Ae question of when a governor's family could travel at state expense and asked whether tiiere was any
other opinion on this issue. I advised generally that a family membo- might travel at state expense if the member was to
attend an official fimction (he said for example the inauguration), and that I could not recall other opinion or guidance on this
point.
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He then wanted to know whether there was a statute, regulation or other guidance defining what would be an official function
or state business. I advised that I was not aware of any. It would likely depend on the circumstance and the involved
officiars authority. He also asked who would decide and I suggested again it would likely be addressed in the circumstances
on a case by case basis by the governor's office.
He did not say or suggest whether he is looking at the question with respect to Governor Palin or a former governor.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Judy Bockmon
Assistant Attorney General
Opinions, Appeals & Ethics Section
Alaska Department of Law
907-269-5216
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail message and any attachments may contain information ccmsidered confidential
under the Executive Branch Ethics Act. If you are not an identified recipient or believe you have received this message in
error, please notify die sender immediately.
9/18/2009
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Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=RHUGHES]
Thursday, July 10, 2008 9:16 AM
'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Fw: Daily News blog: USA v. Cowdery
Original Message
From: Christopher Clark <cgcalaska@yahoo.com>
To: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
Sent: Thu Jul 10 09:08:03 2008
Subject: Daily News blog: USA v. Cowdery
USA V. Cowdery
Posted by Alaska_Politics
Posted: July 10, 2008 - 8:36 am
From Kyle Hopkins in Anchorage —
A criminal case just appeared in federal court:
USA V. John Cowdery
Legislators are gathered in Juneau for a special session on a possible natural gas
pipeline. Cowdery was at the hearing Wednesday but hasn't appeared this morning. His
office is dark and locked, but so are a lot of other legislative offices. Not all
lawmakers brought staff members to the special session.
Cowdery: AP Photo/Chris Miller
<http://community.adn.com/sites/community.adn.com/files/images/Scandal%20Cowdery_
010408. preview. JPG> Cowdery: AP Photo/Chris Miller
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Unknown
From: John Katz [iwkatz@ALASKADC.org]
Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2008 11:03 AM
To: Sarah Palin
Cc: Janice Mason; Joseph Balash; Kevin Banlcs; Kris Perry; Marty Rutherford; Mllce Nizich; Rosanne
(GOV sponsored) Hughes; Sharon W (GOV) Leighow; Tom Inwin; Russ Kelly; Pat Galvin
Subject: Congressman Boehner/Speaker Pelosi
Russ Kelly and I have made several calls to Capitol Hill, including to the offices of Speaker Pelosi and Minority
Leader Boehner. The Democrat's energy legislation is not yet available. It may be tomorrow or early next
week. The bill itself will probably not be introduced until Wednesday.
So, my earlier critique will have to suffice for the moment. Mr. Boehner's staff analyzes the announced
components pretty much as I have - a public relations exercise but not much substance.
Mr. Boehner is leading a small entourage of House Republicans to ANWR in the same Hm^i3me as the so-called
Republican Challengers trip. Arctic Power is concerned about possible overlap, not something any of us can
control.
Mr. Boehner has not discussed the trip pubiidy, but Tm trying to get more information from his staff. I think it
would be good if we can get you and him together, assuming your schedule permits.
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Unknovm
From: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/C N=SWLEIGH0W1
Sent: Thursday, July 10. 2008 2:26 PM
To: •gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Cc: Perry; KristinaY (GOV)
Subject: CSPAN on Sunday
CSPAN's Washington Journal would like to interview you on Sunday morning. The topics include
National Governor's Association conference and energy issues. The segment would last 5-7 minutes
and includes phone calls. Show runs in segments of 7:30-8 or 8-8:30. Please let me know if you
would like me to pursue this.
Also, if time permits tomorrow, Jen Murphy from the Wall Street Journal magazine would like 10
minutes with you regarding diet and exercise. She can be reached at 212-642-1987.
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
(907) 269-7450 Anchorage
(907) 465-403 IJuneau
(907) 240-7943 cell
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Unknown
From: John Katz Owkatz@ALASKADC.org]
Sent: Thursday. July 10, 2008 1 1 ;56 AM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Cc: Janice Mason; Joe Balash; Kevin Banks; K Perry; Marty Rutherford; M Nizich;
patrick.galvin@alaska.gov; Rosanne Hughes; Sharon Leighow; Tom Irwiri; Russ Kelly
Subject: Re: Congressman Boehner/Speaker Pelosi
I know that Janice is working with Arctic Power on the Republican Challengers trip, and I'll leave that pari: to
her.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
We just met with Conoco and BP on other matters. They haven't been consulted on Speaker Pelosi's energy
legislatfon eitiier but are quite skeptical Oiat it will add much that is benefidal. 1 ttiink we're in the middle of a
war of press releases designed to appeal to the minds and hearts of Americans before the August Congressional
recess.
John W. Katz
Director ofState/Fed&^l Relations
and Sp&:ial Counsel to Oie Governor
jwkatz&alaskadcorg
(202)624-5858
>» On 7/10/2008 at 3:10 PM, in message <1315592855-1215717085-
cardhu_decombobulator_blackberry.rim.net-1530070308-@bxel84.bis<.prod.on.blackberry>,
<gov.sarah@yahoo.com> wrote:
rd like to travel w whomever ends up visiting anwr. Hopefully that can work out w one or the other of the
groups and indivkiuals going up north. Don't know if schedules mesh though.
Sent from my BlackBeny® device from Cellular One
From: "John Katz" <jwkatz@ALASKADCorg>
Date: Thu, 10 Jul 2008 15:02:55 -0400
To: Sarah Palin<gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
CC: Janice Mason<janice.mason@alaska.gov>; Joseph Balash<joe.balash@alaska.gov>; Kevin
Banks<kevin.banks@alaska.gov>; Kris Perry<kris.perry@alaska.gov>; Marty
Rutherford<marty.rutherford@alaska.gov>; Mike Nizlch<Mike.Nlzk:h@alaska.gov>; Rosanne (GOV
sponsored) Hughes<rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>; Sharon W (GOV)
LeJghow<shaR)n.te»ghow@alasl(a.gov>; Tom IfWin<tom,irwin@alaska.gov>; Russ
Kelly<ricelly@ALASKADC.org>; Pat Galvin<patrick_galvin@dnr.state.ak.us>
Subject: Congressman Boehner/Speaker Petosi
Russ Kelly and I have made several calls to Capitol Hill, including = to the offices of Spieaker Petosi and
Minority Leader Boehner. The = Denruxraf s energy legislation is not yet availabia It may be = tomorrow
or early next week. The bill itself will probably not be = introduced until Wednesday.
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So, my earlier critique will have to suffice for the moment. = Mr. Boehner's staff analyzes the announced
components pretty much as I = have - a public relations ©cercise but not much substance.
Mr. Boehner is leading a small entourage of i^ouse Republicans to ANWR = in the same timeframe as the
so-called Republican Challengers trip. = Arc^c Power is concerned about possible overlap, not something
any of us = can control.
Mr. Boehner has not discussed the trip pubDcly, but I'm trying to = get more infomiation from his staff. I
thinic it would be good if we = can get you and him together, assuming your schedule permits. =
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From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [govemor@alaska.gov]
Thursday, July 10, 2008 7:51 AM
'garyhondel@yahoo.com'
RE: Other
Thank you for writing to Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. The concerns, opinions, and/or
information you have sent are important and valuable to the Governor. Although she is
unable to respond to each and every email herself, your message has been received and is
being reviewed by the appropriate staff person in this office who can best address your
need, suggestion, or comment.
Original Message
From : WebMail@govweb . alaska . gov [mailto : WebMail @govweb . alaska . gov]
Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2008 2:58 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mr. Gary Hondel
address: 367 W. Beluga Ave. Soldotna AK 99669
907-953-5736
MESSAGE:
(Attn. Sharon Leighow-sorry, I couldn't locate her contact info))
Hi Sharon!
I just returned to Kenai from Florida where I had been for the last four years. I was
pleased to hear that you were appointed Governor Palin' s Press Secretary! Congrats! We
worked together for a short time at KFQD. I'm sure that you may not remember me. I was in
sales briefly and I would hang out in the newsroom and talk with you, Eric Nelson, and
Kathy Phillips from time to time. This was back in about 1999 or 2000. Anyways, I just
wanted to drop you a line. I'm working for K-Bay/KPEN Radio down in Kenai right now. If
you ever need a resource or anything else down here on the peninsula, just let me know!
Take care!
Sincerely,
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< Gary Hondel
j
garyhondelgyahoo . com
garyhondel@yahoo . com
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From: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV) [/O=S0A/0U=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GR0UP/CN=RECIP1ENTS/CN=RHUGHES]
Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2008 7:07 AM
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Subject: Re: From Kris Fw: Phone Call from ADN Reporter Kyle Hoplans re travelforgovemor'sfamily
It is ridiculous. Let me know if I can help. Ps the Today show just said another AK leggie
is being indicted. They haven't said which one yet.
Original Message '-
From; gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov.sarah@yahoo.coni>
To: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
Sent: Thu Jul 10 03:03:19 2008
Subject: From Kris Fw: Phone Call from ilDN Reporter Kyle Hopkins re
travelforgovernor ' sfamily
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
From; "Perry, Kristina X (GOV)" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>
Date: Thu, 10 Jul 2008 02:54:02 -0800
To: <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>; Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)<sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
CC: Nizich, Michael A (GOV)<mike.nizich0alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: Phone Call from ADN Reporter Kyle Hopkins re travel forgovernor' sfamily
Hopefully we can provide information in being proactive to show what other Governor's
travel has been and w/family. Remember that story not long ago that compared and showed
the large difference between Palln and Murkowski? This is so ridi cuius. We're talking
about a Governor who had the state buy tickets on hotwire saving hundreds of dollars
rather than just going w/the norm (much more expensive) or the fact that she often drives
to the Peninsula or Fairbanks or the fact that her family rarely travels w/her when most
of the invitations are for first family. Not to mention the majority of the time she flies
j commercial (and not first class!!)
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.coin <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
To: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
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s
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Sent: Thu Jul 10 02:35:41 2008
Subject: Re: Phone Call from ADN Reporter Kyle Hopkins re travel forgovernor'sfamily
Remind him of the family travels w me that I have personally pd for, including with
mileage. Hopefully our records very clearly show that. Also, my return of every per diem
offer for everything related to the kids... and we need to be proactive in this issue with
reminding him of all the steps taken to save state monies like no Anchorage apartment ... no
chef... security down from 7 to 2, whatever- I'm sorry you have to deal w this w the FOIA
even, I know I'm tired of it already. It is important to know though that probably a week
doesn't go by without me asking if all the rules are being followed, if the Palin family
is doing everything right with our travel, etc as First Family.
Another significant thing here, to me anyway, was the exclusion of my 17-yr old son (now
19) from all but two First Family events (he traveled to Juneau twice is all in these two
yrs and I think I ended up paying for one of the trips myself) , I was told it was because
he wasn't going to school in Juneau, which never made much sense to me but I didn't argue
the fact he is a member of the family too.
Pis show the travels of the previous Govs so he can compare- incl the fact previous Govs
took family vacations WITH our security guys so they could take advantage of their rental
cars, etc (this is according to Bob and Gary), compare that to me never having done this.
We have to be proactive on this so pis let me know if you need any further info.
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From: "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)" <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 09 Jul 2008 15:59:38 -0800
To: ExternalEmailgsp<gov.saraheyahoo.com>
Subject: RE: Phone Call from ADN Reporter Kyle Hopkins re travel for governor' sf ami ly
Governor-
Linda Perez and I both spoke with Kyle today. He has filed a public records request for
all of your travel and your family's travel. He is really digging into the travel regs.
He wants to know where it is spelled out where/when a family member can travel. I told him
AGAIN that there is a certain expectation that the First Family make public appearances
and participate in coiranunity activities as part of protocol. I am blue in the face with
this guy! I told him that the Governor receives on average 200 requests each month and
more than half extend the invitation to the First Family. I also reminded him that you
2
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prefer to travel by car and the kids aren't always with you. Somehow 1 don't think that
will make it in the paper.
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2008 3:36 PM
To: Colberg, Talis J (LAW) ; Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Co: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Subject: Re: Phone Call from ADN Reporter Kyle Hopkins re travel for governor 'sfamily
I have not been informed of any phone calls to my office. Do u know if I am to return any
calls or do anything on this? I sure hope nothing is written that we have to react to,
based on adn having misinformation or not enough info.
BTW, this trip I'm taking to NGA with family is being paid by NGA because it's some annual
family-invitation event for the nation's governors. I'm right on that, am I, Kris?
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From: "Colberg, Talis J (LAW)" <talis.colberg@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 09 Jul 2008 15:12:21 -0800
To: <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject: FW: Phone Call from ADN Reporter Kyle Hopkins re travel for governor's family
Dear Governor Palin,
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I just spoke with Mr. Nizich after I forwarded this to him. Hesaid I should go
ahead and let you know directly. He says your office has also received phone inqpiiries on
travel in the last 24 hours from the ADN as well. This is just to give you a fuller
picture of what may be happening in the news world. Talis
From: Bockmon, Julia B (LAW)
Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2008 1:47 PM
To: Colberg, Talis J (LAW)
Cc: Jones, David T (LAW)
Subject: Phone Call from ADN Reporter Kyle Hopkins re travel for governor's family
Importance : High
CONFIDENTIAL - ATTORNEY CLIENT PRIVILEGE
I just returned a phone call from Kyle Hopkins of the Anchorage Daily News who initially
was looking for a copy of the 2004 opinion addressing travel on the King Air aircraft. He
had located the opinion online just as I called back. He then said he was looking into
the question of when a governor' s family could travel at state expense and asked whether
there was any other opinion on this issue. I advised generally that a family member might
travel at state expense if the member was to attend an official function (he said for
example the inauguration) , and that I could not recall other opinion or guidance on this
point.
He then wanted to know whether there was a statute, regulation or other guidance defining
what would be an official function or state business. 1 advised that I was not aware of
any. It would likely depend on the circumstance and the involved official's authority.
He also asked who would decide and I suggested again it would likely be addressed in the
circumstances on a case by case basis by the governor's office.
He did not say or suggest whether he is looking at the question with respect to Governor
Palin or a former governor.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Judy Bockmon
Assistant Attorney General
Opinions, Appeals & Ethics Section
PRA GSP01 0020567
Alaska Department of Law
907-269-5216
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail message and any attachments may contain information
considered confidential under the Executive Branch Ethics Act. If you are not an
identified recipient or believe you have received this message in error, please notify the
sender immediately.
PRA GSP01 0020568
Unknown
From: Colberg, Talis J (LAW) [/0=S0A/0U=F1RST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=TJCOLBERG]
Sent: Thursday, July 1 0, 2008 6:59 AM
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Subject: Re: Phone Call from ADN Reporter Kyle Hopkins re travel forgovemor'sfanrjily
Dear governor palin. I am not sure if you get the adn where you are but there are two
stories today related to you and travel. One about who pays for your family travel on
some trips and the other about you and a car accident. In some ways I think the fender
bender story offsets some of the questions raised in the piper story. Take care. TALIS.
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
To: Colberg, Talis J (LAW); Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Sent: Thu Jul 10 02:50:23 2008
Subject: Fw: Phone Call from ADN Reporter Kyle Hopkins re travel forgovernor'sfamily
Fyi
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Date: Thu, 10 Jul 2008 10:35:41 +0000
To: Sharon Leighow<sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
CC: K Perry<kris.perry@alaska.gov>; M Nizich<mike. ni2ich@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: Phone Call from ADN Reporter Kyle Hopkins re travel forgovernor'sfamily
Remind him of the family travels w me that I have personally pd for, including with
mileage. Hopefully our records very clearly show that. Also, my return of every per diem
offer for everything related to the kids... and we need to be proactive in this issue with
reminding him of all the steps taken to save state monies like no Anchorage apartment ... no
chef... security down from 7 to 2, whatever- I'm sorry you have to deal w this w the FGIA
even, I know I'm tired of it already. It is important to know though that probably a week
doesn't go by without me asking if all the rules are being followed, if the Palin family
is doing everything right with our travel, etc as First Family.
Another significant thing here, to me anyway, was the exclusion of my 17-yr old son (now
19) from all but two First Family events (he traveled to Juneau twice is all in these two
PRA GSP01 0020569
yrs and I think I ended up paying for one of the trips myself) , I was told it was because
he wasn't going to school in Juneau, which never made much sense to me but I didn't argue
the fact he is a member of the family too.
Pis show the travels of the previous Govs so he can compare- incl the fact previous Govs
took family vacations WITH our security guys so they could take advantage of their rental
cars, etc (this is according to Bob and Gary), compare that to me never having done this.
We have to be proactive on this so pis let me know if you need any further info.
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From: "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)" <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 09 Jul 2008 15:59:38 -0800
To : ExternalEmailgsp<gov . sar ah6yahoo . com>
Subject: RE: Phone Call from ADN Reporter Kyle Hopkins re travel for governor 'sfamily
Governor-
Linda Perez and I both spoke with Kyle today. He has filed a public records request for
all of your travel and your family's travel. He is really digging into the travel regs.
He wants to know where it is spelled out where/when a family member can travel. I told him
AGAIN that there is a certain expectation that the First Family make public appearances
and participate in community activities as part of protocol . I am blue in the face with
this giiy! I told him that the Governor receives on average 200 requests each month and
more than half extend the invitation to the First Family. I also reminded him that you
prefer to travel by car and the kids aren't always with you. Somehow I don't think that
will make it in the paper.
PRA GSP01 0020570
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2008 3:3S PM
To: Colberg, Talis J (LAW); Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Subject: Re: Phone Call from ADN Reporter Kyle Hopkins re travel for governor 'sfamily
I have not been informed of any phone calls to my office. Do u know if 1 am to return any
calls or do anything on this? I sure hope nothing is written that we have to react to,
based on adn having misinformation or not enough info.
BTW, this trip I'm taking to NGA with family is being paid by NGA because it's some annual
family-invitation event for the nation's governors. I'm right on that, am I, Kris?
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From: "Colberg, Talis J (LAW)" <talis.colberg@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 09 Jul 2008 15:12:21 -0800
To: <gov.sarah@ yahoo. com>
Subject: FW: Phone Call from ADN Reporter Kyle Hopkins re travel for governor's family
Dear Governor Palin,
I just spoke with Mr. Nizich after I forwarded this to him. Hesaid I should go
ahead and let you know directly. He says your office has also received phone inquiries on
travel in the last 24 hours from the ADN as well. This is just to give you a fuller
picture of what may be happening in the news world. Talis
From: Bockmon, Julia B (LAW)
Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2008 1:47 PM
To: Colberg, Talis J (LAW)
Cc: Jones, David T (LAW)
Subject: Phone Call from ADN Reporter Kyle Hopkins re travel for governor's family
3
PRA GSP01 0020571
Importance: High
CONFIDENTIAL - ATTORNEY CLIENT PRIVILEGE
I just returned a phone call from Kyle Hopkins of the Anchorage Daily News who initially
was looking for a copy of the 2004 opinion addressing travel on the King Air aircraft. He
had located the opinion online just as I called back. He then said he was looking into
the question of when a governor's family could travel at state expense and asked whether
there was any other opinion on this issue. I advised generally that a family member might
travel at state expense if the member was to attend an official function (he said for
example the inauguration) , and that I could not recall other opinion or guidance on this
point .
He then wanted to know whether there was a statute, regulation or other guidance defining
what would be an official function or state business. I advised that I was not aware of
any. It would likely depend on the circiraistance and the involved official's authority.
He also asked who would decide and I suggested again it would likely be addressed in the
circumstances on a case by case basis by the governor's office.
He did not say or suggest whether he is looking at the question with respect to Governor
Palin or a former governor.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Judy Bockmon
Assistant Attorney General
Opinions, Appeals & Ethics Section
Alaska Department of Law
907-269-5216
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE; This e-mail message and any attachments may contain information
considered confidential under the Executive Branch Ethics Act. If you are not an
identified recipient or believe you have received this message in error, please notify the
sender immediately.
PRA GSP01 0020572
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Balash, Joseph R (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=JRBALASH}
Thursday, July 10, 2008 5:48 AM
'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Perry; Kristlna Y (GOV); Nizich; Michael A (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Re: Hickel
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
David Gottstein did write you a letter that Pat and Tom received yesterday, but I forgot
to ask them to forward it to me last night. I will get it this morning and send it to
you... or at least a summary.
Oh, and John Cowdery made an appearance in Juneau yesterday, but after the news last night
checked himself into the local hospital.
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov. sarah8yahoo.com>
To: Balash, Joseph R (GOV)
Cc; Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Nizich, Michael A (GOV); Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
Sent: Thu Jul 10 02:16:56 2008
Subject: Re: Hickel
Joe:
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Original Message
From: Joe Balash
To: Governor Sarah Pal in
Cc: K Perry
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I
Cc: M Nizich
Sent: Jul 9, 2008 11:22 PM
Subject: Hickel
Governor,
Later today (10:00 am AK time), governor hickel is going to hold a press availability and
come out strong against awarding a license to transcanada. Backbone is split with most
folks on Gottstein's side (and ours).
I imagine we will be pressed by media outlets for a response. Is there anything in
particular you would like to convey? I think the story is going to be overshadowed, but
we likely can't ignore it. Short and sweet ought to do.
Joe
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2008 11:08 AM
To: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Re: Statement - Cowdery
Sounds good thanks for working w Kris on this! Good to go.
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From: "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)" <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
Date: Thu, 10 Jul 2008 10:59:29 -0800
To: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)<kris.perry@aIaska.gov>; <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject: Statement - Cowdery
Governor Palin Releases Statement on Cowdery Indictment
July 10, 2008, Anchorage, Alaska -Governor Sarah Plalr> today released the following
statement regarding the indictnnent against state Senator John Cowdery:
"It was disturbing to learn that another public official has been charged with violating the
public trust. I urge Senator Cowdery to step down for the good of the state.
"Today's news is a good reminder that we must continue to be vigilant in defending Alaska's
sovereignty against those who would undermine it in an attempt to sell out Alaskans. As we
move forward, let me remind everyone that this administration is committed to putting
Alaskans and their interests first, as we develop our resources in a responsible and ethical
manner.
"We are on the right path. I am confident that path will be made more clear and obstacle-
free as justice prevails in the ongoing FBI investigation. Like many Alaskans, I look forward
to closure on this disturbing chapter in our state's history."
###
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
(907) 269-7450 Anchorage
(907) 465-4031 Juneau
(907) 240-7943 cell
9/18/2009
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Unknown
From: gov.safah@yahoo.com
Sent: Thursday, July 10.200811:11 AM
To: Katz; John W (GOV)
Cc: Mason; Janice L (GOV); Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Banks; Kevin R (DNR); Perty; Kristina Y (GOV);
Rutherford; Marty K (DNR); Nizich; Michael A (GOV); Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W
(GOV); InAfin; Tom E (DNR); Kelly; Russell T (GOV); Galvin; Patrick S (DOR)
Subject: Re: Congressnnan Boehner/Speaker Pelosi
I'd like to travel w whomever ends up visiting anwr. Hopefully that can work out w one or the
other of the groups and individuals going up north. Don't know if schedules mesh though.
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From: "John Katz" <jwkatz@ALASKADC.org>
Date: Thu, 10 Jul 2008 15:02:55 -0400
To: Sarah Palin<gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
CC: Janice Mason<janice.niason(^aska.gov>; Joseph Balash<joe.balash@alaska.gov>; Kevin
Banks<kevin.banks@alaska.gov>; Kris Perry<kris.perry@alaska.gov>; Marty
Rutherford<martyjrutherford(^aska.gov>; Mike Nizich<Mike.Nizich(galaska.gov>; Rosanne
(GOV sponsored) Hughes<rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>; Sharon W (GOV)
Leighow<sharonJeighow@alaska.gov>; Tom Irwin<tom.irwin@alaska.gov>; Russ
Kelly<rkelly@ALASKADC.org>;PatGalvin<patrick_galvin@dnr.state.ak.us>
Subject: Congressman Boehner/Speaker Pelosi
Russ Kelly and I have made several calls to Capitol Hill, including = to the offices of Speaker
Pelosi and Minority Leader Boehner. The = Democrat's energy legislation is not yet available.
It may be = tomorrow or early next weeL The bill itself will probably not be = introduced until
Wednesday.
So, my earlier critique will have to suffice for the moment. = Mr. Boehner's staff analy2Es the
annoimced components pretty much as I = have - a public relations exercise but not much
substance.
Mr. Boehner is leading a small entourage of House Republicans to ANWR = in the same
timeframe as the so-called Republican Challengers trip. = Arctic Power is concerned about
possible overlap, not something any of us = can control.
Mr. Boehner has not discussed the trip publicly, but I'm trying to = get more information from
his staff. I think it would be good if we = can get you and him together, assuming your schedule
permits. =
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From: Nizich, Michael A (GOVQ [mike.ni2ich@alaska.g0vj
Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2008 10:42 AM
To: gov.palin@yahoo.com; Perty; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Deputy Commissioner at F&G
Denby must be talking to folks about this up coming vacancy.
I had a visit from the Alaska Outdoor Council reps this moming they are 100% in favor of bring someone
new from the outside into the Deputy Commissioner position at F&G and applaud you for thinking this
way. They are slightly concerned about Cory if he is the choice but also indicated that they could work
with him because he has the same goal in mind as they do as an organization. They would hope that
Cory, if chosen for the job, would establish a rapport with them as soon as he came on board to get a
dialog going. They were excited about the prospect of turn the ship around at the department and (their
words) "It would be great to finally have someone at F&G that can manage the resource and not the
people". They also indicated that having some tum over within the department is not a bad thing and look
fonvard to that happening. They stated that maybe we can finally bring in some new young talented
biologist's from our state and other western states to help turn things around.
They liked my idea about changing the name of Division of Wildlife Management back to the Division of
Game.
Hope you are having a good day.
Mike
9/18/2009
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [govemor@alaska.gov}
Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2008 12:17 PM
To: Smith; Lynne M (GOV)
Subject: FW: July: Chamber Tackles Energy Crisis
From: membership@uschamber.com [mailto:membership@uschamber.com]
Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2008 12:00 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: July: Chamber Tackles Energy Crisis
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From: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FlRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GR0UP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=KYPERRY1
Sent Thursday, July 10, 2008 2:54 AM
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'; Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Cc: Nizich; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Re: Phone Call from ADN Reporter Kyle Hopkins re travel forgovemor'sfamily
Hopefully we can provide information in being proactive to show what other Governor's
travel has been and w/family. Remember that story not long ago that compared and showed
the large difference between Palin and Murkowski? This is so ridiculus. We're talking
about a Governor who had the state buy tickets on hotwire saving hundreds of dollars
rather than just going w/the norm (much more expensive) or the fact that she often drives
to the Peninsula or Fairbanks or the fact that her family rarely travels w/her when most
of the invitations are for first family. Not to mention the majority of the time she flies
commercial (and not first class!!)
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
To: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Nizich, lyiichael A (GOV)
Sent: Thu Jul 10 02:35:41 2008
Subject: Re: Phone Call from ADN Reporter Kyle Hopkins re travel forgovemor'sfamily
Remind him of the family travels w me that I have personally pd for, including with
mileage. Hopefully our records very clearly show that. Also, my return of every per diem
offer for everything related to the kids... and we need to be proactive in this issue with
reminding him of all the steps taken to save state monies like no Anchorage apartment ... no
chef... security down from 7 to 2, whatever- I'm sorry you have to deal w this w the FOIA
even, I know I'm tired of it already. It is important to know though that probably a week
doesn't go by without me asking if all the rules are being followed, if the Palin family
is doing everything right with our travel, etc as First Family.
Another significant thing here, to me anyway, was the exclusion of my 17-yr old son (now
19) from all but two First Family events (he traveled to Juneau twice is all in these two
yrs and I think I ended up paying for one of the trips myself) , I was told it was because
he wasn't going to school in Juneau, which never made much sense to me but I didn't argue
the fact he is a member of the fcimily too.
Pis show the travels of the previous Govs so he can compare- incl the fact previous Govs
took family vacations WITH our security guys so they could take advantage of their rental
cars, etc (this is according to Bob and Gary), compare that to me never having done this.
We have to be proactive on this so pis let me know if you need any further info.
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
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From: "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)" <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 09 JuL 2008 15-.59t38 -0800
To : ExternalEmailgsp<gov. sarah@yahoo . coin>
Subject: RE: Phone Call from ADN Reporter Kyle Hopkins re travel for governor' sfamily
Governor-
Linda Perez and I both spoke with Kyle today. He has filed a public records request for
all of your travel and your family's travel. He is really digging into the travel regs._
He wants to know where it is spelled out where/when a family member can travel. I told him
AGAIN that there is a certain expectation that the First Family make public appearances
and participate in community activities as part of protocol. I am blue in the face with
this guy! I told him that the Governor receives on average 200 requests each month and
more than half extend the invitation to the First Family. I also reminded him that you
prefer to travel by car and the kids aren't always with you. Somehow I don't think that
will make it in the paper.
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com [mailto: gov. sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2008 3:36 PM
To: Colberg, Talis J (LAW); Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Subject: Re: Phone Call from ADN Reporter Kyle Hopkins re travel for governor 'sfamily
I have not been informed of any phone calls to my office. Do u know if I am to return any
calls or do anything on this? I sure hope nothing is written that we have to react to,
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based on adn having misinformation or not enough info.
BTW, this trip I'm taking to NGA with family is being paid by NGA because it's some annual
family-invitation event for the nation's governors. I'm right on that, am I, Kris?
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From: "Colberg, Talis J (LAW)" <talis.colberg@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 09 Jul 2008 15:12:21 -0800
To: <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject: FW: Phone Call from ADN Reporter Kyle Hopkins re travel for governor's family
Dear Governor Palin,
I just spoke with Mr. Nizich after I forwarded this to him. Hesaid I should go
ahead and let you know directly. He says your office has also received phone inquiries on
travel in the last 24 hours from the ADN as well. This is just to give you a fuller
picture of what may be happening in the news world. Talis
From: Bockmon, Julia B (LAW)
Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2008 1:47 PM
To: Colberg, Talis J (LAW)
Cc: Jones, David T (LAW)
Subject; Phone Call from ADN Reporter Kyle Hopkins re travel for governor's family
Importance: High
CONFIDENTIAL - ATTORNEY CLIENT PRIVILEGE
I just returned a phone call from Kyle Hopkins of the Anchorage Daily News who initially
was looking for a copy of the 2004 opinion addressing travel on the King Air aircraft. He
had located the opinion online just as I called back. He then said he was looking into
the question of when a governor's family could travel at state expense and asked whether
there was any other opinion on this issue. I advised generally that a family member might
travel at state expense if the member Was to attend an official function (he said for
! example the inauguration), and that I could not recall other opinion or guidance on this
i point.
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He then wanted to know whether there was a statute, regulation or other guidance defining
what would be an official function or state business. I advised that I was not aware of
any. It would likely depend on the circumstance and the involved official's authority.
He also asked who would decide and I suggested again it would likely be addressed in the
circumstances on a case by case basis by the governor's office.
He did not say or suggest whether he is looking at the question with respect to Governor
Palin or a former governor.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Judy Bockmon
Assistant Attorney General
Opinions, Appeals & Ethics Section
Alaska Department of Law
907-269-5216
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail message and any attachments may contain information
considered confidential under the Executive Branch Ethics Act. If you are not an
identified recipient or believe you have received this message in error, please notify the
sender immediately.
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From: Ivy Frye [ivyfrye@yahoo.com]
Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2008 9:19 AM
To: Sarah Palin; Frank Bailey; Kris Perry; Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: "State paid tab for Piper Palin flight"
I think Kyle missed the boat completely with his story, but ALL of the comments posted below
his story are vindication that this wasn't newsworthy and that he's grasping for straws. (I pasted
the story and comments in the body of this email).
In addition to the many things ttie governor has already pointed out, I think we should still let
kyle know that Gov Palin has spend only $1 15 k on travel in 20 months-nearly 2 years! ! vs.
Murkowski's half million in his last 12 months in office! Otir governor's travel costs are lower
than any other governor in state history and that's straight from an Empire article. The article
also compared NGA costs between our governor and murkowski: Gov Palin spent $1,855 on
lodging last year vs. Murkowski's $6,599 which included a $937 executive suite ! Sharon, here's
the link to the empire story from April:
http://www.iuneauempire.com/stories/040808/sta 267202920.shtml
State paid tab for Piper Palin flight
$402: Covering airfare for governor's family is tradition.
Bv KYLE HOPKINS
khopkins@adn.com
Published: July 1 0th, 2008 12: 1 8 AM
Last Modified: July 1 0th, 2008 03 :43 AM
When Gov. Sarah Palin's 7-year-old daughter flew to Barrow with her mother recently, the state
paid the $402 bill.
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Spokeswoman Sharon Leighow said the first family was invited to Barrow by the North Slope
Borough mayor, and tiiat Palin made the trip with her daughter Piper and 12-week-old son Trig.
"The state pays for family members to travel to official functions when they are included as part
of the invitation," Leighow said.
There isn't a specific law or regulation that says the state will pay for family members' travel to
events with Ihe governor, but it's become tradition, said Linda Perez, director of administrative
services in the governor's office.
"It's pretty much just been the historical practice."
The North Slope Borough sent its King Air to Wasilla pick the governor up the morning of June
30, according to the borough. She flew home that night on Alaska Airlines. Trig's a baby, so he
rode for fi-ee, while Piper's one-way Alaska Airlines ticket cost $402, according to the state.
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It's unclear how many times the state has paid for family members to travel with Palin. Asked for
a tally of flights since the governor's inauguration, Perez said Wednesday that it would take time
to put the list together.
Leighow said Palin doesn't bring family with her often, but that the state pays when the family's
on "official business."
Asked what official business Palin's daughter would have in Barrow, Leighow said she took part
in a whaling celebration. On a form requesting the state to pay for the trip, the purpose is listed
as "The Governor and First Family will attend the Barrow Whaling Events/Bljmket Toss."
The question of who pays for family to travel with an Alaska governor has come up before.
In 2007, Perez told the Daily News that when governors traveled with their spouses, they would
normally reimburse the state unless the spouses had official duties to attend to such as first-lady
events.
Gov. Frank Murkowski's wife, Nancy, accompanied her husband on scores of trips. The state
was reimbursed for only a handful.
"The governor used Mrs. Murkowski as one of his primary and chief advisors ... he treated that
as official business," Perez said.
North Slope Borough spokesman David Harding couldn't estimate Wednesday how much it cost
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to send the Borough's King Air — which is used for search-and-rescue missions, wildlife
management and other purposes ~ to pick up the governor.
Perez said the cost of that flight will be considered a gift from the borough to the state.
Asked if it's a good use of state money to pay for travel costs for Palin's family members,
Leighow said: "There's a certain expectation of the &st family. Which includes participating in
community activities and making public appearances."
4Thursday, July 10, 2008 - 8:59am | moosemom
Good Reporting...NOT!
Stop trying to stir up a controversy with every little tidbit. This isn't news reporting, it's
mongering.
3Thursday, July 10, 2008 - 8:48am | alaskafundraising
but if our governor had a iet
we wouldnt even be having this conversation it would cost the same no matter how many
family members make the trip. Palin is the CEO of the largest state in the union. CECfs are
granted certain perks for themselves/family members, there is no story here.
2Thursday, July 10, 2008 - 8:26am i S0elkers29
Rabble Rousing Article
This article feels like grasping for straws to me. And if you've ever been to Barrow and
participated in the celebrations surrounding the whaling season you'd know that kids are indeed a
huge part of the events. I'm sure they were honored that Piper could come and participate, Kyle -
spend your time more wisely and ferret out some real news.
IThursday, July 10, 2008 - 8:17am | Camal
so what is the problem?
I don't have any problem with the Palin family traveling with our lady Governor. Do we need to
make a big deal out of this? OK...lets vote..who cares? I don't care. As long as they're not going
to Hawaii on vacation (without me) I don't care.
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From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Joe:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Thursday, July 10. 2008 2:17 AM
Balash; Joseph R (GOV)
Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Nizicb; Michael A (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Re: Hickel
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Original Message
From: Joe Balash
To: Governor Sarah Palin
Cc: K Perry
Cc: M Nizich
Sent: Jul 9, 2008 11:22 PM
Subject: Hickel
Governor,
Later today (10:00 aia AK time), governor hickel is going to hold a press availability and
come out strong against awarding a license to transcanada. Backbone is split with most
folks on Gottstein's side (and ours).
I imagine we will be pressed by media outlets for a response. Is there anything in
particular you would like to convey? I think the story is going to be overshadowed, but
we likely can't ignore it. Short and sweet ought to do.
Joe
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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From: Laghow, Sharon W (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=F1RST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=SWLEIGHOWI
Sent: Thursday, July 1 0, 2008 1 0:59 AM
To: Perry; Krfstina Y (GOV); •gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Subject: Statement - Cowdery
Governor Palin Releases Statement on Cowdery Indictment
July 10, 2008, Anchorage, Alaska -Governor Sarah Plain today released the, following statement
regarding the indictment against state Senator John Cowdery:
"It was disturbing to learn that another public official has been charged with violating the public
trust. I urge Senator Cowdery to step down for the good of the state.
"Today's news is a good reminder that we must continue to be vigilant in defending Alaska's
sovereignty against those who would undermine it in an attempt to sell out Alaskans. As we move
forward, let me remind everyone that this administration is committed to putting Alaskans and
their interests first, as we develop our resources in a responsible and ethical manner,
"We are on the right path. I am confident that path will be made more clear and obstacle-free as
justice prevails in the ongoing FBI investigation. Like many Alaskans, I look forward to closure on
this disturbing chapter in our state's history."
###
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy CommuniCBtions Director
(907) 269-7450 Anchorage
(907) 465-4031 Juneau
(907) 240-7943 ceH
8/24/2009
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From: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) [/O=S0A/0U=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=SWLEIGHOW]
Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2008 1 0:23 AM
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'; Peny, Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Statement on Cowdery
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
(907) 269-7450 Anchorage
(907) 465-4031 Juneau
(907) 240-7943 cell
8/24/2009
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2008 7:39 PM
To: Katz; John W (GOV)
Cc: Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Banks; Kevin R (DNR); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Rutherford; Marty K
(DNR); Nizich; Michael A (GOV); Galvin; Patrick S (DOR); Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV); Kelly;
Russell T (GOV^; Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Irwin; Tom E (DNR)
Subject: Re: Speaker Pelosi/Energy Legislation
Thanks so much for this excellent recap John. Pis let me know when you hear more.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "John Katz" <jwkatz8ALASKADC.org>
Date: Thu, 10 Jul 2008 14:13:07
To: Sarah Palin, Governor<gov.saraheyahoo.com>
Cc: Joe Balash (Gov)<joe.balash@alaska.gov>; Kevin Banks (DNR)<kevin.banks@alaska.gov>;
Kris Perry {Gov)<kris.perry@alaska.gov>; Marty K Rutherford
(DRR)<marty.rutherford@alaska.gov>; Mike Nizich<Mike.Nizich@alaska.gov>; Pat
Galvin<patrick_galvin@dnr. state. ak.us>; Rosanne (GOV sponsored)
Hughes<rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>; Russ Kelly<rkelly@ALASKADC.org>; Sharon W (GOV)
Leighow<sharon. leighow@alaska . gov>; Tom Irwin<tom. irwinSalaska . gov>
Subject: Speaker Pelosi/Energy Legislation
It is my understanding that Speaker Pelosi was trying to reach you. Accordingly, I wanted
you to see the article below concerning her energy proposals. We haven't seen the bill as
yet but are trying to get a copy now. Here are a few editorial comments:
The bill would purportedly expedite oil and gas leasing in NPR-A. For the most part,
however, the BLM's leasing program there has gone well.
The bill does not deal with ANWR and probably not with OCS leasing in the Beaufort and
Chukchi Seas - these being the most prospective areas for oil and gas.
The bill will apparently include a "Use it or lose it" feature mandating activity on
existing leases before new leases are issued to a particular company. This is a niimbers
game which has nothing to do with the realities of oil and gas development.
The bill would reimpose a previous prohibition against Alaska oil exports. However, very
little oil has been exported in the last several years. In my opinion, this is an attack
on Alaska sovereignty since no similar ban exists for other states.
The bill would supposedly expedite construction of the natural gas pipeline. We will need
to see these provisions, but I can't imagine what they might be, as the 2005 legislation
was pretty comprehensive. I would be surprised if the "bridge shipper" concept or major
changes to the loan guarantee have been included.
The article makes reference to facilitating an oil pipeline. I have no idea what this
could be, but we'll check.
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The Speaker's proposal is expected to come up on the suspension calendar, which requires a
two-thirds vote but means that the bill can't be amended on the House floor. The House
Republicans have a domestic production alternative which includes ANWR. (The Senate
Republicans' version doesn't include ANWR. )
Previously, neither party has had the votes to move their energy proposals through the
process but they have been able to block legislation from the other party. Whether this
pattern will continue remains to be seen.
This is a very rough initial reaction. I'll be back to you with more informed analysis
once we've seen the legislation.
OIL AND GAS: House Democrats unveil 'production' bill (07/10/2008)
Alex Kaplun, Greenwire reporter
House Democratic leaders said today they plan to bring to the floor next week a
"production" energy bill aimed at forcing oil companies to drill on leased lands in the
continental United States as well as in Alaska.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of California and other top Democrats unveiled a legislative
package that would require oil companies to drill on already-leased land before acquiring
new leases and require the Bureau of Land Management to offer leases on roughly 20 million
acres in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska every year.
The measure would also ban oil companies from exporting oil drilled in Alaska and attempt
to speed construction of the Alaska natural gas pipeline and oil pipeline.
The proposal highlights an ongoing philosophical shift among Democrats, who appear to be
increasingly willing to back legislation to increase fossil fuel production.
During the press conference. Democrats repeatedly emphasized that they support domestic
production, contrary to the claims from the Republican side of the aisle. "Democrats
support increasing the domestic production of petroleum and other energy sources, " said
House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer of Maryland.
Pelosi said she anticipates bringing the bill to the floor under suspension, possibly as
soon as next week. That move would require approval of two-thirds of the House but would
also preclude consideration of Republican amendments to allow more drilling offshore or in
the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
"We work very hard to build consensus," Pelosi said in response to questions about how
Democrats were planning to move the bill. "When we get it, we try to move forward."
Republicans, meanwhile, are continuing to press Pelosi to- allow a vote on expanding
offshore drilling. Democrats have shelved work on spending bills because GOP members are
pushing for committee votes on drilling amendments.
"That should be debated vigorously in Congress, but it should be debated on the House
floor, not just something we talk about on talk shows, " Rep. Jack Kingston (R-Ga.) said at
an Appropriations Committee oversight hearing on commodity markets today.
"Why should we blame our prices on someone else when we are unwilling to drill and
unwilling to build refineries?" Kingston asked.
'A hoax'
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But Pelosi and other top Democrats brushed aside suqh suggestions, saying their
I legislation would offer Republicans an opportunity to support increased domestic
i production.
"This call for drilling in areas that are protected is a hoax," Pelosi said. "If they want
to drill ... we support the drilling."
Pelosi and other Democrats maintain there is little likelihood that increased domestic
production will have a substantial impact on prices in the short run. Instead, Pelosi said
she would continue to press the White House to release oil from the Strategic Petroleum
Reserve (SPR) , saying such a move is the single most significant thing that could be done
in the near terra.
"It's the fastest thing we can do — taking oil out of the SPR in a strategic, responsible
way is the fastest thing we can do to lower prices at the pump," she said.
Pelosi also said she expects to bring to the floor soon separate legislation dealing with
energy market speculation.
Senior reporter Ben Geman contributed to this report.
John W. Katz
Director of State/Federal Relations
and Special Counsel to the Governor
jwkatz@alaskadc.org
(202)624-5858
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From: Ctolberg, Talis J (LAW) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GR0UP/CN=REC1PIENTS/CN=TJC0LBERG]
Sent: Thursday. July 10, 2008 10:19 AM
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Subject: Cowdery.
Dear governor palin. The federal government formally filed bribery charges against
cowdery this morning. The charges name senator a and b as well. A is described in such
way as it could be Olson. TALIS.
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From: Whitfield, James (HHS/OS) [James.Whitfielcl@HKS.GOV]
Sent- Thursday, July 10. 2008 3:01 PM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Cc: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Meeting with HHS Secretary Mike Leavitt 7/22 4:30 pm
Janice,
Per our discussion yesterday, Secretary Leavitt will be doing some meetings and site visits in Alaska July
22, 23, and 24. We are hoping to schedule a meeting between the Secretary and the Governor while he
is there. He can be in Juneau for meetings, if that works best for the Govemor. Given previously
expressed concerns about early morning availability, the Secretary's cunent schedule has him available
in Juneau at 4:30 for an hour. The format of the meeting would be an informal discussion regarding
health care refomti issues and any other issues that the Govemor may be interested in. The Secretary
would also like to publicly convey an award to the Govemor for Alaska being one of the winners of the
President's Fitness Challenge (httD://www.hhs.aov/news/Dress^008Dres/06/20080610d.htmn . This could
be done in the Governor's offfce building at 5:00 with interested, participants, staff and invited media, if
the govemor desires.
There is still a small amount of flexibility in the Secretary's schedule on the 22nd, 23rd and 24* both in
Juneau and Anchorage, so please feel free to make suggestions about times that might tetter work for
the Govemor. I can be reached most readily at 206/788-6465.
Thank you.
James \XTutfield
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
Tames.Whitfield(a)Jffl[S.g ov
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.govl
Sent: Friday. July 1 1 . 2008 9:19 AM
To: Smith; Lynne M (GOV)
Subject: FW: Weekly News Bulletin: Jul. 10-16, 2008
From: Waste Business Journal [mailto:)nfo@w3stebusiness}ournal.com]
Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2008 11:06 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Weekly News Bulletin: Jul. 10-16, 2008
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Unknown
From: Colberg. Talis J (LAW) [/0=SOA/OU=RRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=TJCOLBERG]
Sent: Friday, July 1 1 , 2008 1 1 :26 AM
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Subject: FW: status on Larry Persily
Dear Governor Palin,
The email below may be of interest to you or you may know something of it already.
The email is in regard to an ongoing effort by the Alaska Rural Justice and Law Commission (of which I am
automatically a member - it is the federally funded commission on rural justice in Alaska) to recruit a new
executive director. Bruce Botehio is also on the commission and has been approaching various people to apply
for the position. Bruce had approached Larry Persily. What may be of interest to you here is reason given by
Lany as to why he has declined to apply for the commission position as executive director. He wants to "take an
active outspoken role in state oil and gas, energy, finance and/or polk^ issues." This is consistent with the one
personal meeting i had with Lany in DC in March when he expressed to me his frustration with his job because he
had to set aside his opinions to do his work. Perhaps you already know what his plans are. This implies he has
plans to be a visible commentator soon. Talis
From: BotelhoB [mailto:BotelhoB@ci.juneau.ak.us]
Sent: Friday, July 11, 2008 11:17 AM
To; Torgerson, James E.; gschubert@inuitservices.com; Colberg, Talis J (LAW); Cohen, Nelson (USAAK)
Subject: status on Larry Persily
Folks, Larry wrote to follow up on the meeting I had with him about the ED position two weeks ago and to let me
know that he will not be applying for the position. He said in part I've decided not to apply for the Justice
Commission job. I appreciate that you asked, but I believe what I really want to do next is take an active,
outspoken role in state oil and gas, energy, finance and/or policy issues.
Bruce
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Friday, July 1 1 , 2008 6:01 AM
To: Stapleton; Meghan N (DNR)
Co: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: Re: Senator Stevens comments tomonrow
Meg/Sharon: Excellent, I agree he doesn't need to be seen as too cozy for a perceived political
reason. Thanks so much for the excellent work here with his staffers, this should go a long way.
(That, and your amazing ability to mandate another indictment at just the right time... :) )
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From: "Stapleton, Meghan N (DNR)" <meghan.stapleton@alaska.gov>
Date: Thu, 10 Jul 2008 21 :52:42 -0800
To:ExtemalEmailgsp<gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
CC: Perry, Kristma Y (GOV)<kris.perry@alaska.gov>; Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
<sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
Subject: FW: Senator Stevens comments tomorrow
Governor,
Following a couple of conversations with Aaron Saunders in Senator Stevens' office, I received a final
phone call tonight regareiing the Senator's expected comments tomoo'ow before the legislature.
Essentially, the Senator Is saying everything that I asked for on your behalf, except for an allout
endorsement of AGIA. At this point, Aaron says that the Senator doesn't want to jump Info the fl^y." He
also doesn't want to have it appear as though he's doing the speech just for AGIA and for political
purposes (to continue the "love fest and just "buddy up" to buddy up).
While the Senator is editing his speech right now, Aaron expects the following to be conveyed during
the course of the speech:
- Senator will thank the Governor for advancing the ball re: the natural gas pipeline and for her bold
leadership on the issue (Senator will not delve specifically into AGIA).
- Senator will acknowledge and thank the Governor for progressing the gasfine further than it has ever
gone before.
- Senator will ask the legislature to quickly pass the Governor's short-temn energy plan, including both the
energy rebates and the state gas tax suspension. He hopes that quiets the conservative outcry. He likes
both ideas very much.
- Senator will say that he is supportive of the Governor's leadership on botti issues (AGIA and short-tenm
plan).
As you will see in the note below, the email follows our phone conversation and includes many of these
elements.
Thanks,
Meghan
From: Saunders, Aaron (Stevens) [mailto:Aaron_Saunders@stevens.senate.gov]
Sent: Thu 7/10/2008 9:18 PM
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To: Stapleton, Meghan N (DNR)
Subject: Senator Stevens comments tomorrow
Hi Meg - in the most recent draft this is what Senator Stevens plans to say about the Gov. He didn't want to get jump into the
fray on AGIA but wanted to give your boss credit:
"I also congratulate the Governor for her leadership to move this project turner than we have seen in our state's histoiy."
Now, the speech continues to change by to minute but I expect the Senator to support the Gov wholeheartedly. I know he
will back her energy relief proposal and ask the Legislature to swiftly pass it.
That said, specific language continues to change but you can connt on my boss to back yours.
Hopethishelps. I'm on my way to Chicago! Take care,
Aaron
Sent ftom my BlackBerry Wireless Device
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Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [govemor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Friday, July 1 1 , 2008 9:02 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Meeting with HHS Secretary Mil<e Leavitt 7/22 4:30 pm
From: Whitfield, James (HHS/OS) [maiito:James.Whitfield@HHS.GOV]
Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2008 3:01 PM
To: Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Cc: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Meeting with HHS Secretary Mike Leavitt 7/22 4:30 pm
Janice,
Per our discussion yesterday, Secretary Leavitt will be doing some meetings and site visits in Alaska July
22, 23, and 24. We are hoping to schedule a meeting between the Secretary and the Governor while he
is there. He can be in Juneau for meetings, if that works best for the Governor. Given previously
expressed concerns about early morning availability, the Secretary's cun^ent schedule has him available
in Juneau at 4:30 for an hour. The format of the meeting would be an informal discussion regarding
health care refomri issues and any other issues that the Governor may be interested in. The Secretary
would also like to publicly convey an award to the Governor for Alaska being one of the winners of the
President's Fitness Challenge (httD://www.hhs.aov/news/Dress/2008pres/06/20080610d.html> . This could
be done in the Governor's office building at 5:00 with interested, participants, staff and invited media, if
the governor desires.
There is still a small amount of flexibility in the Secretary's schedule on the 22nd, 23rd and 24* both in
Juneau and Anchorage, so please feel free to make suggestions about times that might better work for
the Governor. I can be reached most readily at 206/788-6465.
Thank you.
James Whitfield
U.S. Depaitment of Health & Human Services
Tames.WMtfield(gjHHS.gov
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From: PAUL KENDALL [pauldkendall@yahoo.com]
Sent Friday, July 1 1 , 2008 10:08 AM
To: wjhJckel@gd.net
Cc: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored); Colberg; Talis J (LAW); Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Galvin; Patrick S
(DOR); Rutherford; Marty K (DNR)
Subject: AGIA and the need for a scoping or preliminary Energy Forum For Anchorage alone
Date: 7-11-08 Fri
To: Mr. Hickel; And all parties public and private
Thank you and Mr. Roberts for your many community contributions and involvements.
It is my "presumption in good feiith" that Our Govenors team and public servants as guardians of our
resource development and values are in the process of instituting a long overdue policy formation
for several reasons....; And, upon conclusion of this polky construct or design, our leaders will adjust
AGIA for its many possible and potential avenues of "in Alaskas' best interests" designs. ( a lot of them to
look at)
I understand the the key phrase is "presumption in good Mh", and in this case i feel compelled to
convey my faith and trust in these guardians of our assets to do the right thing.. ..in the end.
This is a "big pipe of infbnnation" issue undertaking when you get next to it so i won't belabor my position
with further dialog...
HOWEVER:
Please, Mr. Hickel and Mr. Roberts
I would beseach you to call for a pubik; (5 day long lOhour days-panels up and panels down) on live
camera, an Anchorage Energy Forum discussion.
This needs to happen right away. I believe Mr. Haagensons AEA/AIDEA is planning some kind of
unfolding event around December.. This if way too far out ....or at least we need to begin to see what we
have here.
Ws need to shake the bushes now... Energy is the center of the Universe in its relevance and needs...
We as a society have truly missed the boat in reference to our home energy needs and techonologies
along with who owns them and their development; And we need to tackle this matter now. ..not
in December.... (at the very least,,, for Anchorage area alone)
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We need to begin to see who is where on all energy matters. Now!
And of course, my main concern is with Residential, or as the census bureau calls them
Housing Units... of which the census bureau estimated 260,460 in 2000 .
Thank You all for your many contributions to a better society....
Paul D. Kendall
land line msg 222-7882
now cell 884-2424
E-mail pauldkendall@vahoo.com
PS
Mr. Haymes of Exxon Mobile, on camera, called this undertaking "the largest project on the planet"
Given, that is the case, i would suggest to you and all of us that we should feel compelled to rise in
kind to the occassion in areas around this project....and that is where my interests are at!
Alaska can be a new next great Energy Based Society; And this new society will bring things "a site to
behold", "the stuff dreams are made of, "true indivuda! free will fireedoms",
and an abundance of potential fi-ee enterprise opportunities...
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Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Paliri (GOV sponsored) [govemor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Friday, July 11, 2008 10:06 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW. DVTask Force Meeting
From: Kelly Marre [maiito:kellym@akafis.org]
Sent: Friday, July II, 2008 9:03 AM
To: 'Angella Long'; 'Betsy Woodin'; Adams, Beth C (ACS); 'Becky Bellamy'; 'Burnett, Jenna (Stevens)'
Subject: DVTask Force Meeting
Just a reminder that ourDV Task Force meeting will be meeting next Wednesday. July 16^^ at 8:00 a.m .
The meeting lasts at)0ut one hour. Please come prepared to share ideas about woridng with otiier
professionals and community members to assist and provide services to victims of domestic violence and
sexual assault, as well ideas & thoughts about holding perpetrators more accountable. Feel free to invite
others to participate in this group.
I will be out of the office on Monday and Tuesday, so please call Judy Gette @ 746-6249 if you have any
questions.
Kelly
Kelly Marre, B.H.S.
Crisis Intervention Coordinator
Alaska Family Services
746-6273 direct line
746-6172 fex
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Unknown
From: Bruce D Webb [bwebb@aurorapower.com]
Sent: Friday, July 1 1 . 2008 9:46 AM
To: ddonkel@cfl.rr.com
Cc: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Nizich; Michael A (GOV); Palin; Sarah H (GOV); Balash; Joseph R (GOV);
Jim V\ftiite; 'Jim Gottstein'; Rid<in Fairbanl<;s; nicl<stepo@gmail.com
Subject: Hello, hello.... is anybody home?
Dan,
That was the Governor's auto response. I have received a dozen of them over the past year.
Nice letter, but I am afraid it Is being delivered to deaf ears. I am starting to wonder what the
Gtwennor's agenda is, as she , and particularly Joe Balash, have NEVER replied to me, and I sent 3oe a
message last week- asking him directly what his purpose was, because I have been including him in all
the oil and gas e-mails that deal with the injustices being propogated in several departments. I seriously
do not have any ktea what his role in State government is. I made it a return receipt and ^notify when
read" e-mail. He got it, read it, and of course, Ignored it. (attached) I offered to sit down with him over
coffee and discuss his role, what he could do for me,and I would have asked him if there was any way I
could help him. I wanted to know whether or not I was wasting his time by including him in all the e-
mails. Apparently I am.
Sarah is most likdy devoting the majority rf her time in justifying her AGIA legislation, whfch is now
being countered not only by ConocoPhillips with the Denaii proposal, but by Governor Knowles with a
different approach, and Governor Hfckel with yet another. The woes of the independents are insignificant
in oompam'son to what the majors are delivering and what a gas line would mean to Alaskans - it^ sad
but true. We just dont matter enough to be heard. All we can do is keep trying, unfortunately, after
trying for so many years - we start sounding like fanatics - which adds to the administrations desire to
ignore us.
This is especially frustrating for me, having served within the Stae for over 20 years, more than half of
which in the Divisfon of Oil and Gas. I have the unique experience of knowing the "process" from the
inside looking out, and now - after almost four years of oil and gas consulting and managing the land and
regulatory affairs for one of the only independents in Alaska sbll managing t survive - from the outsWe
looking. I can point out a hundred deficiencies and ambiuiUes in State regulations tJiat would be EASY to
fix and make the "process" more fair and condusive for competition and exploration. The problem lies in
that it serv« no ones political agenda to change things. The administration(s) would rather focus thdr
attention on ""NEW" legislation and administrative process that will focus the spotlight on them and their
prospective acheivements, instead of fixing ttie old statutes and regulations that create and propogate
the problems.
In several discussions with you, Jim, Rick and others, I have come to the conclusfon that if we want to
change things, we are going to have to start a public awareness campaign and educate the people of
Alaska. Only when we are able to bring these issues out in the open to the general public and compete
for the ^spotlight" with AGIA. Denaii, ACES, and the litany of other "importeint" issues, will we be noticed
and taken sertousty. Check out this website:
http://www.state.ak.us/local/akpaqes/LEGISLATURE/ombud/standarz.htm
There are 16 standards that the State Ombudsman uses to investigate complaints against state officials,
departments and Divisions. I was in a meeting yesterday with the iXTOM, DOG, F&G, DEC and COE, 12
of those 16 standards were violated. Once a complaint is filed with the Ombudsman, they MUST
investigate it, and publish it on their website. Perhaps it is time to start using the State's own system to
bring these issues to the forefront - and everytime a complaint is filed, copy all the media agencies in the
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state... this would oDst us nothing. More than half of these standards are relevant in the Corsair Unit Expansion
Decision alone.
Anyway, I have ranted anbout my disappointment with the administration enough. 1 hope the weather and view
in Florida is making you smile.
Take eare,
-Bruce
From: ddonkel@cfl.rr.com [mailto:ddonkel@cfi.rr.com]
Sent: Friday, July 11, 2008 1:04 AM
To: Kari Spencer; Sarah Palin; Governor Sarah Palln; Governor Palin; Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Cc: Jim Winegarner; Bob & Faith Warthen; Tom Walsh; Bill VanDyke; Stan Snyder; Pat Shaw;
Senator_Thomas_Wagoner@legis.state.ak.us;SenatDr_Lyda_Green@legis.state.ak.us;
Senator_LesiLMcGulre@legis,state.ak.us;Senator_6ary_Stevens@legls.state.ak.us;
Senator_Charlie_Huggins@legis.state.ak.us; Senator_Bett_Stedman@legis.state.ak.us; Robert Pledger; Dorothy
Pledger; David W. Lapp'; joe.balash@alaska.gov; Stuart DoshI; rep.david.gutbenberg@legis.state.ak.us;
Kevin_Banks; Vladimir Katie; jimwhite; Rick Wagner; Jerry Hodgden; Bruce D. Webb; Lt. Gov, Pamell; David
Boelens
Subject: Re: Cowdery indkted on two corruption charges: FBI Investigations into Alaska politics | adn.com
Dear Gov. Palin or Who ever replied, i liope this was not a computer responds you sent to my
letter below!
Why have I never received one responds from the Governor on these oil and gas matters after
almost a hundred letters from me to help stop oil and gas con-uption in Alaska and help cause
fair competition in Alaska from small oil companies against the Majors?
Have you reviewed your oil and gas lease sales history and have you noted that my "Danco"
companies or I ( DANIEL K. DONKEL ) have been one of Alaska's largest and longest ( since
1983 ) oil and gas lease customers in many Cool< Inlet lease sales and on the North Slope?
Have you also noted that I helped with others indirectly cause millions of barrels of new oil
production in the Cook Inlet at Redoubt Shoals oil and gas field that created many Alaskan jobs
and royalty and other valuable Income to the State for benefit all Alaskans?
Also, do you know I have supported, along with Rick Wagner and others, Gov. Palm's efforte to
help Alaska to be more oil and gas productive and have tried for decades to help increase oil
and gas competition from the small oil and gas companies that have been apparently shut out
of Alaska profit making business for decades by the State's subject oil and gas corruption or
injustice?
Can I ask one favor? If yes, then may lask that Rick Wagner, Baice D. Webb, Paul Craig,
David Boelens, Jerry Hodgden, Jim V\fliite and me (if all are agreeable / others may be
included if they are schedulable ) to meet with Gov. Palln to find solutions to this oil and gas
corruption and bad oil and gas taws that has keep small oil companies and Alaskans from
competition profitably for well over three decades?
We are all small Alaskan oil men with well over one hundred year of combined Alaska oil and
gas experience and we only want one hour to meet with Gov. Palin to talk about this subject
corruption and how the small oil and gas competitors can benefit Alaska just as they do In
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Kansas and many other producing oil State's in the iower 48 and Canada.
May I respectfully ask for a meaningful and respectful response of a simple "yes" or "no" to
have this group or any one from this group meet with Gov. Sarah Palin for one hour by phone
or in person to help Alaskans and small oil companies drill and produce more oil and gas for
our nation?
Daniel K. Donkel
Ph: 386-226-4344
Cell: 407-375-8500
Fax: 386-252-3703
ddoiike}(q).cfl.ir.com
546 Rio Vista Ave.
Daytona Beach, Florida 321 14
— Original Message —
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored^
To: ciclonkel@cfl.rr.com
Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2008 5:28 PM
Subject: RE: Cowdery indicted on two con-uption charges: FBI investigations into Alaska politfcs | adn.com
Thank you for writing to Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. The concerns, opinions, and/or information you have
sent are Important and valuable to the Govemor Although she is unable to respond to each and every email
herself, your message has been received and is being reviewed by the appropriate staff person In this office
who can best address your need, suggestion, or comment.
From: ddonkel@cfl.rr.com [mailtD:ddonkel@cfl.rr.com3
Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2008 1:22 W
To: Banks, Kevin R (DNR); Alfred James; irvin.Ljoy@poa02.usace.army .mil; Chris Brecht; Danny S. Davis; Rfck
Wagner; Vladimir Katie; jimwhrte; Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored); Palin, Sarah H (GOV); Paul L. Craig;
Bruce D. Webb; David Boelens
Cc: Senatorjrhomas_Wagoner@legis.state.ak.us; Green, Lyda N (LAA); McGuire, Lesil L (LAA); Stevens, Gary
L (lAA); Huggins, Charlie (LAA); WielechowskI, Bill (LAA); Stedman, Bert K (LAA); Richard A. Fineberg; Vladimir
Katie; Balash, Joseph R (GOV); Janes Gottstan; Jerry Hodgden
Subject: Cowdery indicted on two corruption charges: FBI invesb'gattons into Alaska poittks | adn.com
Dear Gov. Palin and Friends
Please read the subject "BREAKING NEWS",
"Cowdery indfcted on two corruption charges: FBI investigations into Alaska politics" j adn.com
Then read some solutions below. We want to give Gov. Palin and the Legislature information
that can give reasons to allow small oil and gas companies to compete fairly in Alaska if new
laws are passed ASAP!!
What hann has all this corruption in Alaska politics done to Alaska's smalt oil and gas
competitors over the last 14 year If Sen. John Cowdery was the GATE KEEPER AS
REPORTED IN Anchorage Daily News? I quote " He's had powerful positions in the Senate
leadership, including Rules Committee chairman, serving as gatekeeper for which bills reach the full
Senate for a vote."?
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If this is true THEN HOW WILL GOVERNOR PALIN IDENTIFY AND UNDO THE APPARENT
HARM HE AND OTHERS DID TO ALASKA'S SMALL OIL AND GAS COMPETITORS UNLESS
WE ALL HELP GOV. PALIN AND LEGISLATURE NOW???
In Alaska it has been reported by Dr. Paul Graig of Trading Bay Energy of Anchorage, that drilling
permits are costing 76 time higher then the average cost in the lower 48 States and Canada! \ With all
this corruption in Alaska politics it seems possible that those who have most all Alaska's oil and gas
markets may have bribed certain Alaskan Legislators to make laws to keep the smaller competitors out
so they can control the markets. Alaska oil and gas laws need to be like Kansas and now is the time to
do it, so Alaska will be more productive and competitive. See this link below for details on Dr. Craig's
Testomony to the Alaska Legislature, http://wvyw.legis.state.ak.us/basis/get minutes comm.asp?
hse=H&session=24&comm=O!G&date=20051121&time=1310 .
MAYBE Sen. John Cowdery HELPED BLOCK THE SENATE VERSION OF HB 53 AND OTHER
BILLS IN ORDER TO KEEP THE SMALL COMPETITORS OUT OF ALASKA. MAYBE GOV.
PALIN CAN CONSIDER THE KANSAS MODEL FOR DRILLING PERMITS SO SMALL OIL
AMD GAS COMPANIES CAN DRILL FOR OIL WITHOUT THE IMPOSABLE RED TAPE AND
PERMITTING COST THAT WE HAVE KEEPING SMALL OIL COMPANIES OUT OF ALASKA.
I suggest Gov. Palin and stafif talk with Jerry Hodgden the Alaskan and Kansas consulting Geologist to
help Alaska consider the Kansas model, he can be reached at geodogsfSlcomcast.net . I believe
he would want to help consult with Governor Palin and other Alaskan leaders to adopt the
Kansas legislation this next session at a fee The Alaska State Government can afford. Please contact
me if I can assist in any way possible.
WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS? THANKS, DANIEL K. DONKEL at ddonkel@cfl.rr.com
please click on this link for the full story; http://www.adn.com/news/politics/fbi/storv/460986.html
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907-345-4284
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Cowdery indicted on two corruption charges
By LISA DEMER
Idemer @adn . com
(07/10/08 16:18:17)
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Nearly two years after the FBI raided his office, state Sen. John Cowdery was indicted on
conspiracy and bribery charges.
The Anchorage Republican is accused of scheming with Veco Corp. executives to buy the vote
of another senator in the battle for an oil tax favored by North Slope oil producers.
According to the 16-page indictment, Cowdery and others conspired in 2006 to give another
senator $25,000, characterized as campaign contributions. The indictment was handed up by
a grand jury Wednesday and filed in D.S. District Court on Thursday.
Cowdery was not arrested. He's been summoned to appear in U.S. District Court in Anchorage
on Aug. H .
Cowdery will fight the charges, said his attorney, Kevin Fitzgerald of Anchorage.
"Senator Cowdery will be exonerated, and this will be exposed for the mistake it is, "
Fitzgerald said in a written statement.
"We believe that in the indictment the government has seriously misinterpreted the few
comments made by Senator Cowdery and has exacerbated the problem by presenting short
snippets of conversation out of context," Fitzgerald said.
Gov. Sarah Palin called for Cowdery to resign.
"It was disturbing to learn that another public official has been charged with violating
the public trust. I urge Senator Cowdery to step down, for the good of the state, " Palin
said.
At 78, Cowdery is the oldest member of the Alaska Legislature. Until January, he was
chairman of the powerful Rules Committee. He has been in poor health. He isn't running for
re-election this year.
The indictment identifies the senator whom Cowdery was trying to influence only as "State
Senator A. " Fitzgerald said that person is Donny Olson, D-Nome, who in 2006 was running
for lieutenant governor and looking for campaign funds.
The document describes a series of phone calls as well as a June 25, 2006, breakfast
meeting. Olson, Cowdery and Veco chief executive Bill Allen met at the old Sunshine Grill
in Anchorage, Olson's lawyer, Paul Stockier of Anchorage, said Thursday.
Olson didn't want to talk about the case against Cowdery in detail on Thursday but said he
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is cooperating in the investigation.
"If there is corruption out there, those people need to be held responsible," Olson said.
Olson has been cooperating with the FBI and federal prosecutors for about a year. Stockier
said. He testified to a federal grand jury in June and has been interviewed maybe a half
dozen times about the events covered in the indictment, and confirmed a transcript of the
June breakfast. Stockier said.
Olson has no assurance that he won't be prosecuted, but Stockier said it appears highly
unlikely that he will be.
"I don't believe Donny Olson did anything wrong," Stockier said. Olson never received the
$25,000.
A SERIES OF PHONE CALLS
Cowdery and Olson are among six state legislators whose offices were searched by the FBI
on Aug. 31, 2006, the event that broke into the open a bribery scandal that has shaken
Alaska's political establishment.
Allen and Veco vice president Rick Smith pleaded guilty to bribing legislators to push
through the oil tax supported by North Slope producers, and admitted in court papers that
Cowdery was part of the conspiracy.
Two former legislators, Pete Kott of Eagle River and Vic Kohring of Wasilla, are serving
federal prison sentences after being convicted on corruption charges related to the push
for the tax. A third former legislator, Bruce Weyhrauch of Juneau, is awaiting trial.
The new indictment covers a series of phone calls that began in March 2006 and also the
June 2006 breakfast. The FBI had wiretaps on Allen's and Smith's phones. They are not
named in the Cowdery charging document, but Fitzgerald confirmed. that they are the unnamed
executives cited.
During 2006, legislators haggled over a new way to tax oil companies that would bring in
more state revenue during times of high oil prices. Veco was pushing a 20 percent tax rate
proposed by the Murkowski administration to help promote construction of a natural gas
pipeline from the North Slope. Others wanted a higher rate.
According to the new indictment, in a March 30, 2006, telephone call, Cowdery told Smith
they needed the support of legislators on the Senate Finance Committee, including Olson.
He and his wife were "pretty good friends" with Olson. They could get together socially
and talk about where Olson stood, Cowdery told Smith.
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Later, on June 20, 2006, Smith twice told Allen in a phone call that the only leverage
Veco had to change votes on the tax was by making campaign contributions and hosting fund-
raisers.
Then, the charges say, on June 22, 2006, Smith told Cowdery "gotta have some votes here.
Smith said company executives would help Olson if he would "step up to the plate, "
according to the indictment.
Cowdery said he had told Olson, "Maybe we can buy some gasoline," the indictment says.
"You know, he's got planes," Cowdery told Smith. A doctor and pilot, Olson owns Olson Air
Service Inc.
"Yeah. Yeah," Smith answered.
"That'd be pretty easy and clean," Cowdery said.
Smith said the ccsnpany didn't "have a problem gettin' some checks to (State Senator A) ...
if he can come through on this PPT and the gas line," according to the indictment. The
tax was called the Petrolevmi Profits Tax.
Cowdery said he'd tell Olson, the charges say.
"Okay. I mean this is — you know, I mean this is, ah, come to Jesus time," Smith said.
In another phone call, according to the charges, Cowdery told Allen that he had let Olson
know he could probably get Olson some campaign money, but Olson would have to vote for the
tax and the gas line. Cowdery said that Olson answered that he had no problem with that,
the charges say.
THE BREAKFAST MEETING
On June 25, 2006, Cowdery, Allen and Olson met over breakfast at the Sunshine Grill, which
used to be the restaurant next to the Moose's Tooth. They didn't know that a couple of FBI
agents were in the next booth with a video camera. Stockier described that scene, based on
evidence shown to him and Olson.
Over breakfast, Cowdery told Olson that he needed to go along with Cowdery and two other
legislators. One was identified in the charges only as State Senator B. Fitzgerald said
that was then-Senate President Ben Stevens. The other wasn't identified at all.
Olson said he needed to get through the primary battle for lieutenant governor, the
charges say.
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Allen asked him how much money he needed i
"I don't know," Olson answered, according to the indictment. "I've got $100,000 of my own
— but I may fall short, and that's why I haven't had a fund-raiser because I've got all
this other stuff I'm trying to organize."
"Well, I think the way (company CEO) could do that is by check. Probably the best way for
everybody," Cowdery said, according to the indictment.
"There are a couple of issues I can certainly help you out on. But I gotta be real careful
on some of the other ones," Olson said.
"So you need . . . some money here pretty quick?" Allen asked Olson. Olson nodded that he
did.
Olson then asked Allen, "How much are you good for?"
"What?" Allen answered.
"How much are you good for?"
"Oh, we can probably go 25," Allen answered.
"That's a good start," Olson answered, according to the charges.
Later in the meeting, the indictment says that Cowdery told Olson that "I think we can
make this work if you vote the way me and (State Senator B) were to vote when we get down
(to Juneau) ,"
Olson said if they had 11 votes in the Senate and 21 iii the House, "I'll be there with
you," according to the charging document.
Later that day, Ben Stevens told Allen on the phone that if Olson got money for his
campaign, "We might be able to keep him ... as a player, " according to the charges. Two
days later, Stevens talked to both Cowdery and Olson multiple times, the charges say.
Stevens has denied that he did anything wrong.
Olson lost in the August primary to Democrat Ethan Berkowitz.
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No Veco fund-raiser ever occurred; the money wasn't pursued after the meeting, Fitzgerald
said.
"Our understanding was that while Senator Cowdery was present at this breakfast meeting on
June 25, 2006, more than two years ago, he made more comments about the ham being served
than he did about the discussion between Allen and Olson, " Fitzgerald said in his
statement.
LEGISLATORS REACT
Thursday morning in Juneau, legislators were anxiously trying to get information on the
criminal charges against one of their colleagues. Cowdery wasn't there, although he
attended the legislative session on Wednesday. His office was locked and dark.
Copies of the indictment were made, and lawmakers were seen walking with them in hand.
The Senate leadership appeared shaken initially, but later Senate President Lyda Green
talked about the scandal involving a member of her coalition.
Green said Cowdery shouldn't step down. She called him a friend and noted his years in the
Legislature, his frail health, his recent absences, the few months he has left to serve.
He is part of her leadership team.
"We have a man who has served many years, at the end of his career. I would just hope
people would step back and be very thoughtful about that," Green said.
It's been rare for a sitting state legislator to be charged with corruption in Alaska.
Kohring was the third and Cowdery is the fourth.
If convicted, Cowdery faces a penalty of up to 10 years in prison on the bribery count and
a maximum of five years for conspiracy.
Daily News reporters Wesley Loy and Terry Carr contributed to this story. Find Lisa Demer
online at adn.com/contact/ldemer or call 257-4390.
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Charges against Cowdery
COUNT 1: Conspiracy to commit bribery and extortion. Prosecutors allege Cowdery conspired
with executives of oil services company Veco Corp. to bribe state Sen. Donny Olson of Nome
to keep oil taxes from going too high.
COUNT 2: Bribery. Prosecutors allege Cowdery offered to bribe Olson in exchange for his
vote on the oil tax legislation. |
Exxon plaintiffs pursue interest
SAFEGUARD: Lawyers file brief in an effort to prevent another appeal.
By ERIKA BOLSTAD
ebolstad@adn.com
(07/11/08 05:20:35)
WASHINGTON — People owed money from the Exxon Valdez lawsuit have asked the U.S. Supreme
Court to make it clear that they should receive interest payments, even though the court
cut the punitive damages award last month from $2.5 billion to $507 million.
Lawyers for the fishermen and other plaintiffs in the case have calculated that interest
will add up to about $488 million, bringing the total amount owed by Exxon Mobil from the
1989 oil spill to nearly $1 billion. Minus attorney fees, an estimated $628 million will
be divided among more than 32,000 plaintiffs.
The punitive damages were originally awarded in 1994 as punishment for Exxon's role in the
spill, which leaked H million gallons of crude oil into the fishing waters of Prince
William Sound.
Lawyers for the plaintiffs believe they're entitled to interest, but after so many years
of wrangling with Exxon, they're just making sure, said Brian O'Neill, a Minnesota lawyer
who represents the plaintiffs. He filed a brief with the Supreme Court earlier this week
as a safeguard.
"It's to make sure that we don't make a technical mistake," O'Neill said. "It's just to
make sure that we are clearly entitled to the interest ... and that we don't waive it.
With this amount of money at stake, you use a belt and suspenders."
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That doesn't mean they're not worried about Exxon, as they point out in their filings. "If
past is prologue, there is real risk that Exxon would exploit any lack of clarity
concerning interest to prolong this litigation still further," lawyers for the plaintiffs
wrote .
Exxon has been cagey about whether it will appeal the interest owed in the case. A
spokesman for the company wouldn't say whether Exxon plans to fight the interest payments.
Company lawyers are reading what the plaintiffs just filed and waiting for the case to be
sent back to the appellate court in San Francisco, and, finally, to the U.S. District
Court in Anchorage where it was first heard, said Exxon spokesman Tony Cudmore.
"I think we need to understand what the court will order on that question, " Cudmore said.
"We need to understand what the plaintiffs have asked for in their submission, we need to
review that, and we need to understand the court's views. We will certainly comply with
the final order."
But Cudmore also added: "Just to be clear, we are anxious to have the matter resolved.
We've got no desire to delay a final outcome."
In this case, Exxon never disputed the district court's determination that the plaintiffs
are entitled to interest dating back to the original judgment, O'Neill said in the brief
filed this week with the Supreme Court.
The Supreme Court recessed at the end of June, but, according to its Web site, during the
summer the justices continue to analyze new petitions for review, consider motions and
applications, and prepare for cases scheduled for fall argument.
Courts have discretion in whether to award interest but usually do, said Paul Rothstein, a
professor at Georgetown University Law Center. Federal court rules call for interest to be
paid at a particular Federal Reserve rate available at the time of the award. In this
case, it was 5.9 percent.
When deciding whether to award intere;st, judges take into account a number of factors,
Rothstein said, such as how long the litigation went on and the recalcitrance of the
people who own the money — that is, whether they've been dragging the case out
deliberately.
"The court can make a decision one way or the other whether interest will accrue, but
generally, it does accrue," Rothstein said.
The Supreme Court issued its 5-3 opinion on June 25. The court held that in maritime cases
punitive damages should be no more than the compensatory, or actual, damages. That 1-to-l
ratio, a new legal standard for punitive awards, applies only to punitive damages meted
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out under maritime law. It was designed to address "the stark unpredictability of punitive
awards," the court decided.
Former governors question TransCanada plan
HICKEL, KNOWLES: Both say their proposals make more sense.
By SEAN COCKERHAM
scockerham@adn . com
(07/11/08 04:29:54)
While the state Legislature is in special session to decide whether to give TransCanada
Corp. a license for a gas pipeline, two former governors are arguing doing so would be a
big mistake.
Former Gov. Tony BJnowles wants legislators to postpone the decision and have TransCanada
negotiate with the oil companies that have their own pipeline project. Former Gov. Wally
Hickel, meanwhile, is calling for the Legislature to reject the proposed license for
TransCanada. He wants the state to build its own "all-Alaska" natural gas pipeline from
the North Slope to Valdez.
Gov. Sarah Palin wants to give TransCanada the license and a $500 million subsidy to
pursue construction of the gas pipeline. Palin has said it is far more likely to be
successful and lucrative than a standalone all-Alaska option.
But Hickel argues this is too important to be left in the hands of the Canadians.
"Why turn over control of a resource this valuable to a foreign country?" Hickel said in a
written statement Thursday. "If TransCanada gets the license, they and their government
will determine when it will be built, who gets the jobs, how much it will be taxed ... and
how our gas will be used."
Hickel was co-chair of Palin's 2006 campaign for governor and said it's nothing personal.
"I admire Sarah. She is a caring leader and has done a great job. But on this issue, her
advisors have taken her down the wrong road," Hickel said. "It's up to the Legislature to
save her, save Alaska and save themselves from the worst decision of the 21st century."
Palin also says the TransCanada plan is better than the competing "Denali" project the oil
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companies BP and Conoco Phillips are working on. Palin argues the TransCanada proposal
includes guarantees that benefit the state — such as shipping rates and timelines — and
doesn't leave Alaska at the mercy of the oil companies and what she expects will be their
demands for tax breaks.
But BP and Conoco, unlike TransCanada, hold leases to the North Slope gas that is needed
for the pipeline and aren't asking for a $500 million subsidy. Knowles said what's needed
is for the companies and TransCanada to unite in a single project.
That's what the state should focus on, he said, rather than committing to TransCanada.
"Let's start the negotiation now with all the parties. All the Legislature would have to
do is put (the license decision) on hold, 90 days, 120 days, into next session," Knowles
said Thursday at a Resource Development Council lunch. "Put it on hold and let's see how
serious the parties are ... we'll save $500 million in the process."
Collaboration could cut power bills
ENERGY: Study may outline future for Railbelt companies.
By RINDI WHITE
rwhite@adn.com
(07/11/08 01:05:27)
Consolidating power generation and transmission duties at electrical utilities between
Fairbanks and Homer could slice $3.40 to $11.10 a month from Railbelt customers' monthly
bills, according to a state-commissioned study.
But so far, utility leaders haven't agreed to give up control of their assets, pool their
debts and relinquish at least some of their autonomy to join a regional generation and
transmission authority.
Kevin Harper with Washington-based energy consulting firm Black & Veatch presented a draft
of the Railbelt Electrical Grid Authority study to an audience of mostly utility leaders
Thursday in Anchorage.
The state Legislature commissioned the $800,000 study in 2007.
Compared to the demands on Outside electrical providers, the 900 megawatts used by
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Railbelt consiomers is small. But the six utilities along its stretch operate
independently, and many generate their own power. Combining would mean big changes to the
way they operate.
Harper's proposal was compared Thursday to the Alaska Railroad Corp., a state corporation
run by a governor-appointed board. He estimated that switching to a state-managed power
authority would mean a drop of $10 million to $39 million in the yearly cost of providing
power. The range depends on the type of fuel being used to generate power, he said.
Some in the audience said joining forces is the only way utilities can afford to build new
power plants and upgrade an aging power transmission system.
"We can't afford our future. There are too many targets and, unfortunately, costs have
exploded, " said Bradley Evans, interim chief executive officer at Chugach Electric
Association.
Many favored the plan but said they need moire details before they or their ratepayers
would be willing to join.
"I think it's in our best interest (to join), but we've got a long way to go," said
Willard Dunham, vice-mayor of the city of Seward, which runs its own electrical utility.
Airlines are asking customers to help curb rise in oil prices
TARGET SPECULATORS : Frequent fliers requested to write Congress.
By HARRY R. WEBER
The Associated Press
(07/11/08 01:05:42)
ATLANTA — The chief executive officers of a dozen D.S. airlines — including Alaska
Airlines — beset by record fuel costs that have caused several to cut jobs, reduce
capacity and impose higher fees on customers, are now asking for their customers' help to
curb the rise of oil prices.
They have co-signed a letter being sent to frequent fliers of their respective carriers,
asking customers to contact Congress about the problem of market speculation, which they
believe is driving up the price of oil.
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"This pain can be alleviated, and that is why we are taking the extraordinary step of
writing this joint letter to our customers," the letter states. A copy was received by The
Associated Press on .Wednesday.
Lawmakers have cited the problems high fuel prices cause airlines, trucking companies,
farmers and consumers in calling for restrictions on speculative trading.
Northwest Airlines Corp. Chief Executive Douglas Steenland urged lawmakers in June to
close loopholes that allow traders to dodge U.S. speculation limits by trading on foreign
exchanges or through over-the-counter transactions.
"Our highest priority is to tackle the overall price of fuel which is now 40 percent of
our cost pie," Steenland told lawmakers. "Addressing excessive speculation is the most
immediate remedy Congress could deliver."
The letter from the airlines acknowledges that oil prices are partly a response to normal
market forces, prompting a need for the country to focus on increased energy supplies and
conservation.
"However, there is another side to this story because normal market forces are being
dangerously amplified by poorly regulated market speculation, " the letter says.
The letter says speculators buy up large amounts of oil and then sell it to each other
again and again. The price goes up with each trade and consumers pick up the final tab.
Some market experts estimate that current prices reflect as much as $30 to $60 per barrel
in unnecessary speculative costs, the letter says.
It adds that regulations established decades ago by Congress to control excessive market
speculation have been weakened or removed over the years.
"We need your help, " the letter to customers says . "Get more information and contact
Congress . "
It is signed by the CEOs of Northwest Airlines, AirTran Airways, Alaska Airlines, American
Airlines, Continental Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Hawaiian Airlines, JetBlue Airways,
Midwest Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines and US Airways.
Kevin Healy, senior vice president of marketing and planning for AirTran Airways, a
subsidiary of AirTran Holdings Inc., said in an interview that while airlines often band
together to address congestion and other issues, the letter is unique since it is a public
appeal .
Oil industry seeking able workers
FUTURE NEEDS: A gas pipeline would require hundreds of new jobs.
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The Associated Press
(07/11/08 00:39:24)
FAIRBAMKS — Oil industry officials in Alaska said they need to fill hundreds of jobs in
preparation for more development on the North Slope and the Arctic Ocean and because of
the aging work force.
A proposed natural gas pipeline, which could be the largest-ever construction project in
North America, would place heavy demands on the oil industry's work force. Plus, existing
infrastructure on the North Slope needs maintenance, said Mike Otsler, a senior vice
president for BP who oversees the company's operations at Prudhoe Bay.
The oil and gas work force is also aging, with an estimated 40 percent of those in
professional occupations eligible for retirement in the next seven years.
Utsler said the North Slope has a slightly younger work force, where those in mechanical
and technical trades average between 48 and 51 years, and professional employees average
43 to 44 years.
BP Alaska has hired 600 people in the last 2 1/2 years, many of whom are recent graduates
who could help offset anticipated retirements, Utsler said.
Fresh out of four years in the Air Force, Christy Cadle is hoping an oil and gas job will
offer the chance to apply her engineering skills and to stay in Alaska.
She attended an industry career fair Wednesday at the Carlson Center sponsored by BP.
About two dozen other companies, unions and training programs had booths hoping to attract
potential employees.
Ryan Smith, recruiting coordinator for UAF's College of Engineering and Mines, said
enrollment is up even over last year's high numbers. "There's a huge market in need of
engineers, and there aren't that many engineers out there."
DS Senate GOP drops ANWR
I STEVENS ANGRY: He says energy solution must include Alaska.
By ERIKA BOLSTAD
ebolstadSadn . com
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{07/10/08 00:18:53)
WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans have dropped the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge from
their energy policy discussions, focusing instead on persuading Democrats to lift a
moratorium on offshore drilling.
It's a move that has angered the longtime standard-bearer for drilling in ANWR, U.S. Sen.
Ted Stevens, R-Alaska, who has vowed to put the issue back in front of his colleagues in
the Senate.
"It's not off my table," Stevens said. "Unless you include Alaska in an energy solution,
it's a non- solution."
The decision to drop the ANWR proposal comes as, both the House and the Senate are
considering legislation intended to respond to the rising cost of gasoline. The two
chambers are considering a number of different proposals, including legislation that would
clamp down on speculation in the oil commodities markets, which is suspected of forcing
prices upward for consumers.
Other proposals include a push by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., to have President
Bush release fuel from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. The government has stopped adding
oil to the reserve, but advocates of releasing oil from the reserve say that wouldhelp
drive down prices.
Recently, some Senate Democrats have suggested that they would be likely to support
lifting the moratorium on offshore drilling. It's a shift that could lead to a compromise
energy bill that satisfies Republicans who want more production, but also pleases
Democrats who want it to focus on conservation and tax breaks for alternative and
renewable energy proposals.
Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, said she was "disappointed" that fellow Republicans won't
be pushing ANWR as they press forward with energy legislation to address high gasoline
prices. Like Stevens, she'll be looking for ways to add ANWR in an amendment.
"Anything that we do when it comes to energy legislation, if it's going to pass this
Senate and Congress, it must be bipartisan, " she said. "ANWR is, of course, controversial,
and they're looking for things that are noncontroversial. Well, if we could find something
noncontroversial, we'd pass it tomorrow."
But Murkowski also said she favors a balanced energy bill that includes production,
conservation and research into renewable and alternative fuels. And if the Senate comes up
with a compromise bill that includes offshore drilling and some of those other goals, she
would consider supporting it .
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"I'm not going to say I can't do this because ANWR is not a piece of the solution,"
Murkowski said. "I've got to look at what is we're trying to advance. But on the same
hand, I'm not going to suggest we should continue to hold back on ANWR."
Senate Republican leaders say they remain supportive of drilling in ANWR, but that now is
not the time when both parties are looking for a compromise that will help consumers.
Democrats have told them that any energy package with ANWR in it pegs them as unwilling to
compromise, and that they simply won't consider it, said Don Stewart, a spokesman for the
Republican minority leader. Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky.
"It's something the Democrats have said they cannot do," Stewart said.
Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain also does not support drilling in ANWR,
but has warmed up to offshore drilling.
It's a far different matter in the House, where U.S. Rep. Don Young has separate bill
calling for drilling in ANWR. He has the support of top Republicans who consider ANWR "a
big component of a broad, comprehensive strategy," said Kevin Smith, a spokesman for the
House minority leader. Rep. John Boehner, R-Ohio.
Later this month, Boehner will be leading a group of first-term House Republicans on an
energy field trip to a renewable energy lab in Colorado and to ANWR.
"We will use every opportunity at our disposal to force a vote on ANWR and get Democrats
on record as anti-American energy-production," Smith said.
Young this week criticized Pelosi's proposal to release supplies from the strategic
reserves and criticized the Democratic leadership for doing "everything it can to throw
obstacles in the way of producing oil and gas from these vast, potentially energy-rich
areas."
"It's time for Speaker Pelosi to stop trying to put tissue paper on hemorrhages and start
producing a real solution for the American people," he said.
Young's ANWR legislation, which puts some profits from production into renewable resource
research, has 167 co-sponsors. Of those, three are Democrats.
New Medicare rules a plus for Alaska doctors
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A WIN FOR PATIENTS TOO: A 35 percent increase in rates paid to physicians.
By ERIKA BOLSTAD
ebolstad@adn.com
(07/11/08 01:05:22)
WASHINGTON — Alaska doctors will be paid more than the national average under new
Medicare rules passed by Congress this week, making it less likely they will stop seeing
patients who rely on the government-backed health insurance for people older than 65.
The measure was supported by the entire Alaska congressional delegation, which had worked
to get a 35 percent increase in the rates paid to doctors who accept Medicare patients.
"Medicare has only been paying about 40 percent of the costs for Alaska seniors," said
Sen. Ted Stevens in a statement. "For years, they have struggled to get access to health
care because these Medicare payments were insufficient. Those days should be over now."
In Alaska, the extra 35 percent helps compensate doctors who work in an expensive health
care environment, said Dr. Thomas Vasileff, an orthopedic surgeon who is president of the
Alaska State Medical Association.
Nationwide, the legislation keeps doctors from facing a 10 percent cut in their
reimbursement rates. If Congress hadn't passed the new legislation, many medical groups
had suggested that doctors would stop seeing Medicare patients altogether, because they
would have lost money on the office visits.
President Bush is expected to veto the Medicare bill, but it is expected to become law
anyway because it passed in both the House and Senate by veto-proof margins.
Helicopter helps douse Bicentennial Park fire
(07/11/08 04:47:03)
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ANCHORAGE — Anchorage firefighters called out a state Division of Forestry helicopter
Thursday afternoon to help douse a small but hard to reach brush fire in a heavily
forested part of Far North Bicentennial Park.
According to the Anchorage Fire Department, the pilot of a private aircraft reported an
unattended campfire about 12:15 p.m., burning about a half-mile from the intersection of
Tudor and Elmore roads. The blaze was about a quarter-mile from the nearest parking area,
and creeping toward the South Fork of Campbell Creek. It took firefighters about 10
minutes to hike in with hand tools and begin to dig a fire line.
They arrived to find the fire covering about a tenth of an acre and eating through a low-
lying mix of spruce needles, birch leaves and ground vegetation, fire department
spokeswoman Jen Klugh said. No homes were threatened.
The state helicopter made three water bucket drops of about 240 gallons each, and the fire
was contained at about 1:50 p.m.
Klugh said in a written statement the fire was located in what looked like a homeless camp
or recreation area.
Barn-door halibut grabs Homer derby lead
Calif ornian catches 348.2-pounder that could be worth thousands
By KEVIN KLOTT
kklott@adn. com
(07/11/08 04:53:24)
Historically, Alaskans have been the luckiest anglers in the Homer Jackpot Halibut Derby,
catching five of its last 10 winners.
Surprising? Probably not, considering Alaskans often know where to locate the mother lode
of halibut and have more salt-water angling experience than most run-of-the-mill tourists.
But Californian Jeff Pardi isn't your average tourist. He brought his own gear to Alaska
for his second lingcod trip in as many years in the Gulf of Alaska with Keith Kalke of
Ocean Hunter Charters.
All Pardi needed was Kalke to transport him to a sandy pinnacle about 50 miles off the
Homer shoreline that's known for abundant lingcod and an occasional trophy-size halibut.
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"Captains know the backside of pinnacles have at least one hog," Kalke said. "So I tell
clients, when you're fishing for lings, buy a derby ticket."
Targeting lingcod with jigs, Pardi hooked a monster halibut — a 348.2-pounder that took
more than an hour to land and could end up being worth thousands of dollars.
"It was an hour and 15 minutes of hell," Pardi said. "I was pretty beat afterwards.
But all the pain in his forearms and sweat that rolled off his forehead was worth the
effort. He could become one filthy-rich angler.
•STILL ANYBODY'S GAME'
With 81 days remaining in the five-month derby, his first-place fish could win Alaska's
longest running derby. The average weight for winning halibut is 323.5 pounds and the
average payout is $27,756.
The amount in this year's jackpot won't be known for months. Derby tickets cost $2.50.
Derby director Paula Frisinger said ticket sales are on par with last year when Jerry
Saunders of Chugiak earned $37,243 for his winning fish.
Though the derby started May 1, Frisinger said it's just starting to heat up. Last week,
Steve Merson of Wisconsin caught a $10,000 tagged halibut but went away penniless because
he failed to purchase a derby ticket.
Then John Calvert Jr. took the lead with a 279.6-pounder a few days later, getting anglers
and captains in Homer fired up, Frisinger said.
"It's only the beginning of July and our smallest fish on the board is 204 pounds," she
said. "It's still anybody's game."
But for now, the top spot belongs to an Outside angler. If Pardi's 348.2-pounder holds the
lead, he would become the fourth Calif ornian to win the derby — the most successful state
other than Alaska, which has racked up 11 of the 22 derby winners.
Odds are also in Pardi's favor. His fish would rank fifth on the all-time list, Jerry
Meinders of Minnesota holds the record for the biggest derby winner, a 376-pounder caught
in 1996.
'GLOED TO THE GUNWALE'
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On a rare bluebird day in the Gulf of Alaska where Kalke and his clients fished, the air
was so warm and still that Pardi wore shorts and a T-shirt. The water was calm and glassy.
Only 45 minutes after Pardi dropped his jig 150 feet to the sea bottom, something massive
struck the end of his line.
The halibut stripped yard after yard of Pardi 's 100-pound-test line. But the 34-year-old
braced himself against the railing and steadily cranked.
"He was glued to the gunwale, " said Kalke, a five-year captain who would soon witness the
biggest halibut a client of his has ever caught.
When the halibut surfaced, Kalke shot it with a slug, but it still took three gaffs and
three anglers to haul the lunker onboard.
Laying flat on the deck, everyone thought the fish was dead. Then it started thrashing and
all six clients found a safe corner to hide — well all except Pardi .
^Jump on it! Jump on it!" Kalke yelled to Pardi.
He obeyed the captain's orders and gave the halibut a few good whacks.
Once they reached the Homer harbor, they put the big fish on the ground and Pardi couldn't
help but jump on the eight-foot halibut again. But this time, he gave it a giant hug.
"I guess you'd say I was laying with the fishes," he said. "Just like the Godfather."
Interest develops in wood pellets for heat
The Associated Press
(07/10/08 01:17:36)
FAIRBANKS — A state forestry official says he's fielded several inquiries from companies
interested in producing wood pellets to be used for heat.
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Doug Hanson, a Division of Forestry resource manager, said a forest inventory being
conducted could help turn that idea into reality.
The Fairbanks Economic Development Coi^joration helped secure funding for the inventory.
Project manager Cassie Pinkel said the effort will help provide a sustainable supply of |
materials for businesses interested in energy projects including pellet plants.
Pellet plants often are set up near mills with lots of waste wood.
Pinkel also sees potential in black spruce, which could be culled from commercial harvest
areas and clear-cuts.
FAIRBANKS DAILY NEWS MINER
Alaska political leaders say Cowdery should step down
Steve Quinn/The Associated Press
Published Thursday, July 10, 2008
JONEAO — Calls for state Sen. John Cowdery to resign rang out shortly after he was
indicted Thursday on federal bribery and conspiracy charges
<http://media.newsminer.com/docs/cowdery_indict.pdf> .
Two of the loudest calls were made by members of Cowdery 's own party. Republican Minority
Leader Gene Therriault and Gov. Sarah Palin.
Therriault, who leads a five-person minority caucus that does not include Cowdery,
reiterated his long call for Cowdery's resignation.
"This development adds to the complexity the Legislature faces to regain the public's
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trust and confidence as we forge ahead in making one of the most important public policy
decisions in the state's history," Therriaiilt said in a prepared statement.
Lawmakers have just started their second consecutive special session on whether to approve
TransCanada Corp.'s application for a license for the build a multibillion dollar natural
gas pipeline line.
Palin urged him to step down "for the good of the state."
The charges Cowdery faces stem from alleged misdoing in 2006 - a time when such
allegations would not have warranted attention from state authorities.
It took sweeping ethics reform last year to close that legal loophole which previously
made it perfectly legal for a lobbyist to offer a campaign contribution in exchange for a
vote on a lobbyist's bill.
"It's important that this loophole was closed," said Rep. Les Gara, who, along with fellow
Anchorage Democrat Rep. Harry Grawford, proposed the change.
"This state can't rely on the federal government to come in and keep the state's house in
order. We have to do this on our own as a sovereign state," Gara said.
Cowdery was in Juneau for gas pipeline hearings on Wednesday afternoon, but checked out of
his Juneau hotel room early Thursday morning and flew back to Anchorage. His first court
hearing is scheduled Aug. 11.
Sen. President Lyda Green, R-Wasilla, said people should not be quick to call for a
resignation as Cowdery remains presumed innocent.
"The Legislature should not prematurely step in and take any action that would alter
flavor or prejudice on anything that is ongoing," said Green, whose majority coalition
includes nine Democrats and six Republicans - including Cowdery.
Cowdery, who is not seeking re-election, has fought various illnesses the last two years,
missing large chunks of this year's regular legislative session.
During his absence, Cowdery did step down from the powerful position of Rules Chairman.
Sen. Gary Stevens, R-Kodiak, took over and yielded his majority leader post to Sen. Johnny
Ellis, D-Anchorage.
Cowdery returned to Juneau in time to vote on the most important bills such as education
funding and the budget.
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Green said she saw no reason for him to abstain from Voting on the gas pipeline proposal
or the energy relief bills being heard this month should he be in town to vote.
"I see no connection (in the charges) to anything that is before us," Green said. "It
doesn't help your health when you go through these things, this kind of scrutiny."
The federal indictment did cause a stir in what are otherwise staid pipeline hearings.
Lawmakers were seen passing around BlackBerry phones with news alerts announcing the
indictment and later copies of the 16-page document.
Denali president put in hot seat over natural gas pipeline commitment
By Stefan Milkowski <http://www.newsminer.com/staff/stefan-milkowski/>
Published Friday, July 11, 2008
JUNEAU — Denali' s commitment to its natural gas pipeline project and its willingness to
accommodate the state' s wishes were the two main issues Thursday when company president
Bud Fackrell addressed state lawmakers .
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The Legislature is considering whether or not to issue an exclusive state license to
Canadian pipeline builder TransCanada under the Alaska Gasline Inducement Act. But North
Slope producers ConocoPhillips and BP are pursuing their own project outside AGIA through
a joint-venture called Denali — The Alaska Gas Pipeline.
Lawmakers tried to gauge Denali' s commitment to the project.
"I don't have any comfort at all in the ads I see," said Rep. Carl Gatto, a Republican
from Palmer. "They look good, but they have no substance to them. I want to see the action
plan."
Fackrell responded by saying he did have a plan. Denali plans to spend $40 million on
field work this year and $600 million during the next few years to develop a detailed cost
estimate and solicit shipping commitments from gas producers, he said.
"I'm not asking you to trust us, I'm asking you to watch me," he added. "We're not going
to spend $600 million in three years for an advertising campaign."
Lawmakers also questioned Fackrell about Denali' s willingness to commit to the various
"must-have" requirements spelled out in AGIA. BP and ConocoPhillips did not apply under
AGIA and described the requirements as too restrictive.
Fackrell said Denali would meet some of the requirements, including holding an open
season, when the company will seek interest from shippers; offering lower shipping rates
in Alaska than in Canada; and soliciting interest from gas producers in pipeline
expansions every two years.
He did not commit to voluntarily expanding the pipeline when there is sufficient interest
or to using a financing mechanism required in AGIA aimed at keeping shipping tolls low.
Even where Fackrell did commit, lawmakers questioned the nature of the promise.
Sen. Kim Elton, a Democrat from Juneau, noted that Fackrell' s verbal commitments weren't
backed up by any kind of contract, as TransCanada' s would be, and suggested the company
put its commitments into its ads.
Sen. Bill Wielechowski, an Anchorage Democrat, asked if Fackrell was willing to put its
promises in writing, with penalties for breaking them.
Fackrell responded by pointing to the work already underway and planned for the next few
years, adding, "I have a project plan."
At times, Fackrell deferred questions to Denali' s parent companies. When asked about
changes in the state's taxes and royalties sought in connection with the project, Fackrell
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said Denali would not seek concessions as a pipeline builder, but added that BP and
ConocoPhillips would seek them as gas producers.
Fackrell did not explicitly urge lawmakers to deny TransCanada a state license under AGIA,
but expressed concerns that doing so could stall Denali' s project and limit the state's
ability to provide the necessary fiscal terms.
He warned that backing TransCanada could jeopardize the pipeline project, but promised
that Denali would push forward even if lawmakers approved the license.
*'We're committed to move forward," he said. "Whatever decision you make here, Denali will
continue to go."
Lawmakers offered different reactions to the testimony.
Sen. Bert Stedman, a Republican from Sitka, said the presentation demonstrated Denali was
a viable project and not a "flim-flam company put in place with alternative motives."
Wielechowski, on the other hand, argued the Denali push amounted to "Conoco and HP's
attempt to negotiate fiscal terms."
He added that the commitments Fackrell refused to make were "some of the really critical
ones," such as voluntarily expanding the pipeline and using the financing structure called
for in AGIA.
Local lawmakers said the testimony didn't diminish their support for TransCanada' s
project.
Rep. Mike Kelly, a Republican from Fairbanks, pointed to TransCanada' s record of low
tariffs and said he was convinced the producers were seeking control rather than the
lowest cost pipeline.
Sen. Gene Therriault, a North Pole Republican, said he was still concerned about producer
control of the pipeline and the lack of firm commitments.
"They didn't have to ask permission to start Denali and they won't have to ask our
permission to stop it," he said.
Alaska Alcoholic Beverage Control Board postpones Fairbanks liquor store decision
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By Rebecca George <http://vfww.newsminer.com/staff/rebecca-george/>
Published Friday, July 11, 2008
FAIRBANKS — The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board will postpone its decision to approve or
deny a liquor license for Patrick Kohls' proposed Mighty Dollar liquor and grocery store
planned for South Cushman Street.
Kohls' liquor store and grocery was already denied a liquor license by the city of
Fairbanks this past March when four council members — John Eberhart, Tonya Brown, Chad
Roberts and Bernard Gatewood — declined a motion to waive the city's protest of a liquor
license for Kohls.
Fairbanks Mayor Terry Strle defended the council's decision to the ABC Board on Thursday
morning.
''The community spoke clearly that they don't want another liquor store in that part of
town, " Strle said.
Police Chief Dan Hoffman and more than a dozen residents of South Fairbanks expressed
their concerns at the March 24 City Council meeting saying they opposed the new store due
to the existing heavy traffic of alcohol-related activity up and down South Cushman Street
and the possible impact on the housing market in the neighborhood.
Both Kohls and Larry Hackenmiller spoke in favor of another liquor store and grocery in
South Fairbanks at the ABC Board meeting and said another liquor store wouldn't change the
current chronic inebriate situation in town.
Kohls said he got support from the local community for the addition of a grocery store in
the area, but alcohol sales would be needed to support the business.
"It's important that we understand this decision to the fullest, as vested community
members' opinions should govern this, and we want to make a valid decision," said Shirley
Gifford, ABC Board member.
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JUNEAa EMPIRE
ndustry's copper claims questioned
Cruise line group's metal counts too high, water engineers say
An element of the Alaska Cruise Association's argument for relaxed wastewater discharge
regulations is based on numbers an industry watchdog calls misleading.
If cruise lines want to dump wastewater into Alaska waters, they must comply with a slew
of new limits on effluents by 2010. The industry group has said it can't meet the limits
for copper, nickel, zinc and cadmium, and has appealed.
Copper has been a particularly sore point, because copper levels in port communities'
drinking water are high - and that's drinking water the cruise ships buy and then have to
filter before they discharge it .
Under the permit, "cruise ships would be violating the permit were they to simply to take
aboard and then discharge water that is deemed safe for consumption by residents of
Juneau, Ketchikan, Skagway, Haines and Sitka," according to a presentation made by Alaska
Cruise Association president John Binkley in February.
In a chart, Binkley presents copper levels in Southeast ports' drinking water, ranging
between 237 and 879 parts per billion, and compares them to the wastewater standard cruise
ships will have to meet by 2010: 3.1 parts per billion.
Since cruise ships buy that drinking water from ports, that would mean they'd have to
reduce the copper in the water by at least 99 percent.
"You can't take a glass of tap water from a home onto a cruise ship and pour it
overboard," Binkley said in an interview. "To me, that's unreasonable. Your drinking water
does not meet that standard for copper."
But while data is spotty, there may be a lot less copper in water going to cruise ships
than Binkley 's chart suggests, said water engineers at several ports.
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"Data collected from the customer tap program is of no value with respect to cruise
shipdischarge permitting," said Tim Gladden, Skagway water superintendent. "Reviewing an
Informational document published by the Alaska Cruise Association, the residential values
appear to have been used. The use of the wrong information in the chart is great for
drama, however, of no relevance."
That's because the DEC readings Binkley cited measure the corrosion of local pipes, not
the natural concentration of copper in the water cruise ships buy. DEC takes readings at
houses with particularly old, corroded copper pipes after the water has sat in the pipes
all night leaching copper. Readings have ranged since 1999 from 72 to 940 parts per
billion at the most contaminated taps.
But water engineers can also flush out the system and take a reading on water coming
through those taps that hasn't had a chance to sit and leach copper. Those readings are
likely to be closer to the natural level of copper in the water-and closer to the copper
cruise ships are taking aboard, because the water ships buy comes through concrete, not
copper pipes.
The last flush reading for Ketchikan came in at 41 parts per billion, according to Dave
Johnston, Ketchikan Public Utilities water division foreman.
Gershon Cohen, an industry watchdog in Haines, said filtering from 41 to 3 doesn't seem
like such a hardship.
"That's very different from having to go from 878 to 3," said Cohen.
Cohen co-wrote the ballot initiative voters passed in 2006 that required DEC to issue the
cruise ship's new permit, and he opposes the industry's appeal.
In an e-mail to DEC officials, he wrote he was convinced "that ACA is grossly
misrepresenting the situation to convince people they are being sold water that is
extremely high in (copper)."
The situation is echoed in Skagway, whose drinking water Binkley' s chart lists at 700
parts per billion. Gladden said the naturally occurring concentration of copper isn't
measured often; at the last sampling, in 2001, it was 119 parts per billion.
Binkley said he knew the DEC water tests don't accurately portray the copper levels in the
water that ends up on the cruise ships. He said cruise lines were now in the process of
i collecting data and so far only had "preliminary" results.
Incidentally, none of the high copper values for port drinking water violate their own
drinking water standard, which is much higher: 1,300 parts per billion.
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Wastewater copper limits are more stringent than drinking water ones for a good reason,
said DEC water quality division chief Jim Powell. Fish are a lot more sensitive to copper
than people are. As an example of why, Lowell said, new University of Washington studies
have found that salmon homing devices are disoriented by trace amounts of copper in the
water.
DEC cruise ship program manager Denise Koch said she's interested in how much copper goes
aboard cruise ships because it may affect what sort of technology the ships have to use to
get it down to 3.1 parts per billion.
But in one sense, it doesn't matter to DEC whether the copper going aboard is 940 parts
per billion or 41..
"The impact on the permit limit is this: The permit limit stays the same," she said.
State legislator Rep. Max Gruenberg, D-Anchorage, was one of those targeted for persuasion
on a cruise ship junket in mid-June.
He saw the chart in Binkley's presentation, and gleaned that the cruise ship was being
held to much more stringent standards than the port communities themselves.
"If it's the case that it was too stringent to be reasonable, then I'd be willing to take
a look at it (in the Legislature)," he said.
But he did not know that even though the drinking water copper levels were much higher,
they were within the limits for drinking water.
Upon learning that, he said, "That's comparing apples to oranges ... I had no idea one was
drinking water and the other was wastewater."
"That takes the conversation to a different level," he said.
Airport has new weapon to fight noxious weeds
Aquatic weed harvester slices plants, off loads them on the pond's shore
In the fight against weeds growing in the airport's pond used by floatplanes, the weeds
came out on top in previous years.
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Airport manager Dave Palmer said staff tried herbicide, an underwater cable towed by a
boat and a homemade rake deployed by a backhoe without much success.
The unwelcome weeds can get tangled up in the steering controls of the float planes and
they also attract unwanted water fowl near the planes, Palmer said. But they may have met
their match in the airport's latest weapon in the war: a 20-year-old aquatic weed
harvester.
The harvester floats on a small barge and is powered by two paddle wheels. Its front looks
somewhat like a bulldozer, with blades that slice up the weeds and a conveyer belt that
sends them to the rear of the machine, to be offloaded on the pond's shore.
One person sits on top of the machine to steer and control the machine's cutting blades.
"It's not real complicated," said airport staffer Norman Hales as he was tying up the
machine Thursday after unloading what looked like several pounds of weeds.
Palmer said the machine is working far better than previous years ' efforts to eradicate
weeds in the pond.
'It's satisfying. It's like mowing the lawn," he said. "You can see it coming up."
The machine has been in use for about a month. Palmer said. He said the used machine cost
$17,500, compared to $120,000 for a new one.
Next year, construction plans call for dredging the pond. Palmer said. The two-year
process will make the pond deeper, and Palmer said he hopes it will mean less weeds.
But if there's still a need for the harvester. Palmer said he'll keep it around. If not,
he said he plans to sell it.
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KETCHIKAN DAILY NEWS
Borough, city discuss issues
By LEILA KHEIRY
Daily News Staff Writer
While taking no action Wednesday evening, the Ketchikan City Council and Ketchikan Gateway
Borough Assembly discussed a variety of topics and came to agreement on ways to move
forward with some, including forming an advisory committee to help facilitate the planned
new Ketchikan Public Library building.
Public comment Wednesday focused on the library. Susan Fisher of the Friends of the
Library citizen organization told the elected officials that a new library was long
overdue in Ketchikan, and was a critical need for residents throughout the borough.
She said obtaining state and private funding will require both government agencies to
identify the library as a community priority.
"We absolutely have to be together on this issue," she said.
Fisher asked those in the audience at the Ted Ferry Civic Center who supported a new
library to raise signs that read, "New library now, " and at least a dozen people waved the
small pink placards in the air. About three dozen people were in the audience Wednesday.
Library employee Kelly Johnson also spoke, and specifically addressed the lack of program
space, particularly for Ketchikan's youth. Johnson, who works with the library's Teen
Advisory Group, said a new library would allow Ketchikan to show teens they are valued
members of the community.
Susan Peters of the Downtown Steering Committee citizen organization reiterated the need
for a new library located in the downtown area. She also supported future improvements at
Ketchikan General Hospital, and said areawide support of that facility should continue.
Peters added that the city and borough need to work together to plan for Ketchikan's
economic future. Some improvements have been made, she said, but "much work needs to be
done yet."
Another Downtown Steering Committee member, Todd Phillips, agreed with Peters and added
that the community needed to focus on ways to attract more year-round business in the
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downtown area. He also pointed out that, while Ketchikan now has more cruise ship berth
space than ever, the actual time ships spend in port is relatively short, which affects
how much visitors spend here.
The library was one of the issues on the agenda Wednesday, with the city asking whether
and how the borough could contribute to funding the new building, estimated to cost
between $10 million and $13 million.
City Mayor Bob Weinstein said, "We're in a perfect position to move this project forward"
if the two governments worked together.
He suggested an advisory steering committee that would work directly with staff and the
architects, with representatives from the Council, the Friends of the Library, citizens at
large and Assembly members.
The committee would "help guide the process so we can end up with a building . . . that
reflects the wishes of the entire community, " even though the library, technically, is a
city project, Weinstein said.
He added that the state established a library building program to fund 50 percent of
municipal library project costs. Although no money has been allocated to that program yet,
he said, the sooner Ketchikan gets its request in, the better.
Assembly Member John Harrington asked what method the borough could use to help with
funding.
Borough Attorney Scott Brandt-Erichsen said there were several options. The borough could
provide an annual appropriation to the city, increase the nonareawide tax, or ask
nonareawide borough voters - those who live outside city limits - to approve a bond. The
latter two would not include Saxman, he said, but that community could participate through
an intergovernmental agreement.
Assembly Meittoer Jim Shoemaker expressed concern about the cost of the proposed library,
planned to be built on the former Main School site on Grant Street. He suggested the city
consider renovating portions of White Cliff that will be available after the borough
offices are complete. He said that would save money and could move the project forward
more quickly.
Assembly Member Dave Kiffer asked why White Cliff was rejected as a possible site earlier.
Tim Whiteley of Welsh Whiteley Architects, the local firm working on the library project,
said the floor structure of White Cliff would have to be reinforced to support the
library's book collection, and the space available - about 16,000 square feet - would fall
short of the current plan, which calls for a library between 23,000 and 27,000 square
feet.
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Council Member Sam Bergeron said he was "intrigued" by Shoemaker's suggestion, and he
hoped the Council would reconsider White Cliff as a more economical library site.
Assembly Member Glen Thompson disagreed. He said the borough planned to move into White
Cliff in January, and that would be delayed if White Cliff became a new option for the
library. That delay would cost money, he said, and considering a new library site would
set the library project back, as well.
The two bodies also discussed funding for the upcoming KGH master plan, due in fall. The I
anticipated improvements in the plan, if implemented in full, are expected to cost about
$50 million over 20 years, said City Manager Karl Amylon, and in light of Gov. Sarah
Palin's recent veto of state money for the proposed surgical suite renovation, it's
unclear whether state funding will be available.
flmylon said the hospital serves everyone in the borough, so it was reasonable to ask
residents areawide to contribute to its improvement projects. The city has proposed that
the borough establish a 1 percent nonareawide sales tax dedicated to hospital maintenance
and improvements .
Thompson said one reason the proposed consolidation of the city and borough failed was
that residents outside city limits didn't want their taxes to go up. However, he said, the
hospital is an areawide concern and he wouldn't oppose placing such a question on the
ballot.
Bergeron said residents already have a high tax burden, and he didn't think there would be
much support for another tax.
Kif fer said that, obviously, the city needs money for the project, and asked what Bergeron
suggested as an alternate solution.
Bergeron said he didn't have an idea at that point, but limited funding means the city and
borough should prioritize community projects.
Also Wednesday, flmylon updated the elected officials on the city's planned Water Street
sidewalk widening project, which has been delayed at least a year due to state Department
of Transportation concerns over federal historic preservation regulations.
Amylon said DOT officials told him the city needed to conduct a $60,000 study of Newtown
before the project could move forward. He said he had scheduled a teleconference between
his office, DOT and federal highway officials to clear up the issue.
Kif fer, who is the executive director of Historic Ketchikan, said the city shouldn't blame
the historic preservation regulations. DOT likely was misinterpreting the regulations to
delay the project, he said, because the state agency was "clearly uninterested" in
projects related to Tongass Highway. He offered his help to the city.
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Water Street is part of Tongass Highway, which is a state road.
The two bodies briefly discussed ways to use the borough's portion of the state's cruisfe
ship passenger tax, which can be used only for projects that directly relate to cruise
ship visitors.
Borough Planning Director Tom Williams said the funds could be used to pay for part of a
downtown parking garage, because parking arguably has been affected by the cruise
industry .
Williams also detailed ongoing planning within city limits. Parking was a main point in
his presentation, and Williams said adequate parking was needed for economic growth and
public safety. He said he moved to Ketchikan in November, and quickly noted that parking
in downtown was an issue.
'I feel like I've partly funded the new library through my parking tickets," he said.
Parking in Newtown also is needed, he said, and the borough has identified potential
public parking space north of the tunnel next to the Keene and Currall office building,
and behind First City Saloon. Even with that, he said, development of Berth IV could
increase the need for parking in Newtown, so more planning is needed.
The two bodies also briefly discussed a city request that the state transfer to the city
ownership of uplands connected to Knudson Cove and Hole-in-the-Wall harbors, both outside
of city limits. The state asked the borough to weigh in on the request, and Borough
Manager Dan Bockhorst recommended that the Assembly approve it, as long as access
easements were provided to private property owners next to the uplands.
Thompson expressed concern that the transfer would create an "enclave" of city property
far outside city limits. He said the tidelands belong to the borough, and, logically, the
uplands should, as well.
Borough Mayor Joe Williams said that might create a new issue.
"I don't think we want to do that, because (the city) may want us to manage the harbors,'
he said.
All the public harbors in Ketchikan formerly were managed by the state, but in the last
few years, DOT transferred ownership to the city. The city initially resisted taking
Knudson Cove and Hole-in-the-Wall, but eventually agreed to take the two harbors rather
than allow them to shut down.
Thompson asked whether the city would ask the borough take over the harbors if the
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Assembly didn't agree to the land transfer.
Amylon said if the borough owned both the tidelands and the uplands, it would be logical
for the borough to also run the two harbors.
Council Member Dick Coose said he thought the borough should own the uplands, and
Harrington agreed. Kiffer, however, said the off icials were "stepping off a mini cliff"
and making an issue out of what should be a simple matter.
"Why must we always open a can of worms that doesn't need to be opened?" Kiffer said.
Weinstein said he looked forward to hearing the Assembly's decision on the uplands
question.
During Council and Assembly comments, officials from both bodies agreed that another joint
meeting should be scheduled. Coose suggested six months, Bergeron suggested sooner, and
Mayor Williams suggested Oct. 9.
The officials were asked to provide available dates so another joint meeting could be
scheduled.
School Board OKs contract
By LYLE GOOLDING
Daily News Staff Writer
A new contract for the Independent Maintenance Association and a report about water
problems at Fawn Mountain Elementary School were two of the issues before the Ketchikan
School Board at its regular meeting on Wednesday.
The board approved a contract for the maintenance association, 5-2, which will give the 13
members of the group a 4 percent salary increase during each of the next three years.
Board members Carl Webb and Michael Fitzgerald voted no.
Webb expressed disappointment in the lack of random drug testing included in the contract.
! "We have electricians, plumbers, we have people who drive vehicles and use heavy
I equipment. As far as I know every (Ketchikan Gateway) Borough entity that has anyone
i dealing with any maintenance equipment all have a random drug testing program," Webb said.
"I see it as for the safety of the district, to protect us. I see it as a safety measure
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for the children in our schools. I am not in support of this (contract) ."
Webb also pointed out that a warning notice form in the contract included a warning for,
among other things, "being under the influence of alcohol."
Webb said that being under the influence should result in immediate termination.
"I've been talking about alcohol and substance abuse in this community as much as I can
and I just think it's terrible that we are going to go into an agreement with an entity of
this government that doesn't have a safety random testing program," Webb said.
The warning form would be handed out by an employee's supervisor when one of the
violations occurred.
During discussion of the motion, Fitzgerald agreed with Webb on the issue of drug testing.
He added that the 12 percent increase, over three years, might be higher than the market
in Ketchikan should allow.
Board member Matt Olsen defended the raise, saying that percentage increases in some City
of Ketchikan employees' salaries were much higher during their last rate adjustment.
The contract with the maintenance association takes effect retroactively on July 1 and
expires on June 30, 2011.
Superintendent Robert Boyle spoke to the board about water-pressure issues causing
problems at Fawn Mountain Elementary School.
There isn't enough water pressure in the building to meet minimimi fire code standards for
a building with a sprinkler system.
On Tuesday, Ketchikan Gateway Borough Assistant Manager Gynna Gubatayao sent a letter to
Boyle outlining the problem.
According to the letter, minimum standards are 1,500 gallons per minutes. Monday's flow at
the school was 813 gallons per minute.
The last time the building's pressure was checked, on Jan. 16, 2007, the flow was 2,127
gallons per minute.
Boyle said on Wednesday that the exact problem with the lessened flow had not been
discovered, but the borough continued to work to find the solution.
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The only scheduled activity in the school during the summer months is a summer library on
Mondays and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Boyle said that program will continue,
with increased rules in place.
"They are allowed to continue that program as a long as we implement some precautions, "
Boyle said. "Any suspicion of fire is not to be investigated, they are to call 911 or pull
the alarm immediately."
According to Gubatayao's letter, there was a fire watch at Fawn Mountain on Monday and
Tuesday. Someone was at the building throughout the nights.
Boyle said he didn't know whether the fire watch was continuing. South Tongass Volunteer
Fire Department chief Scott Davis referred all questions to borough management when called
for details Wednesday night.
Borough Manager Dan Bockhorst said in a telephone interview Wednesday night that he didn't
know whether the fire continued on Wednesday. He said fire officials were "appropriately
concerned" with the issues surrounding the pressure problems.
He said the borough would continue to quickly resolve the water pressure issues.
"I am confident that we are being responsible on this," Bockhorst said. "We're in the
stage of trying to confirm that there is a problem and how to deal with it as quickly as
we can . "
Boyle said the issue must be resolved before school begins in August -
In other business the board unanimously approved:
• An updated Internet acceptable use policy. The policy pertains to student and staff use
of the Internet on district computers and Internet connections.
• Establishment of an insurance committee among district employees in the first reading
about the policy change. The committee will help allocate funds when the insurance reserve
account is more than $400,000. The policy regarding the committee will be back before the
board another time for final approval.
• A memorandum of understanding with OceansAlaska Marine Science Center. The memorandum
states that the district will endorse the center as a local partner in educating
Ketchikan's youth.
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The next regular meeting of the Ketchikan School Board is set for July 23.
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Producer's pipeline plan under scrutiny in Juneau
by Rebecca Palsha
Thursday, July 10, 2008
JUNEAU, Alaska — Hearings on a natural gas pipeline continued in Juneau Thursday.
Bud Fackrell, president of the Denali pipeline project, a joint venture between BP and
Conoco Phillips, found himself on the hot seat for most of the morning.
Lawmakers seemed skeptical about how serious the two oil giants are about the project.
Fackrell insisted the companies are spending millions of dollars to make it a reality.
Lawmakers also had questions about the company's initial approach.
"Why did you not apply for a license under AGIA?, " said Rep. Bob Lynn, R-Anchorage. "Which
one of those must-haves may have prevented you from applying under AGIA? Why did Denali
decide not to follow the state process approved by the Legislature?"
"What they told me was under the terms of AGIA they did not believe it was a viable way to
move the project forward," Fackrell said.
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He says the company still does not have offices in Anchorage, although he says he hopes to
nail that down any day now.
Study connects campaign funds to victory
by Jason Moore
Thursday, July 10, 2008
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — An Alaska watchdog group says the latest corruption indictment
provides yet another reason to support its Clean Elections legislation.
The Alaska Public Interest Research Group sponsors ballot measure 3, which will appear on
the August primary ballot .
AKPIRG recently conducted a "Campaign Finance and Incumbency Study" and the results were
made public Thursday.
The study found that those lawmakers who raise the most money win in most instances.
It also shows that once a candidate is elected to the Alaska Legislature it's tough to get
them out of office even if the opponent is more qualified.
The study covered data from 2000 through 2006.
Former governor stands strong against AGIA
by Jason Moore
Thursday, July 10, 2008
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — In 2006, former Gov. Wally Hickel co-chaired Sarah Palin's campaign.
On Thursday, he urged lawmakers to vote against Palin's pick for a gas line developer.
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Hickel says going with TransCanada and a pipeline through Canada would be a mistake.
Hickel says he wants to see the state build and own an all-Alaska pipeline from Prudhoe
Bay to Valdez, where it would export liquefied natural gas to the West Coast and Asia.
The Palin administration says the pipeline through Canada is the best deal for Alaska. But
Hickel hopes lawmakers vote otherwise.
"You people got to believe that it's good. I go on the street and people say, 'Well, that
pipeline is going to cost so much money. ' I don't care if it costs a dollar or a thousand-
billion we're going to make all kinds of money on that pipeline," Hickel said. "It's like
they said, don't build a Captain Cook Hotel, two rooms is enough, three rooms is enough.
You got to think big and it pays for itself."
Officials with the Palin administration say they're disappointed Hickel isn't supporting
TransCanada.
News Minute: Here is the latest Alaska news from The Associated Press
Associated Press - July 11, 2008 10:44 AM ET
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) - State Senator John Cowdery's lawyer says his client is innocent
of bribery and conspiracy charges. Cowdery, an Anchorage Republican, has been indicted by
a grand jury in the ongoing federal investigation of corruption in Alaska politics.
Government attorneys say Cowdery conspired with former VECO Corp. executives to bribe an
unnamed state senator for his vote for a new oil tax proposed in 2006.
JDNEAO, Alaska (AP) - A cruise ship that went aground in Glacier Bay last week took on
water while heading to Ketchikan for repairs. The Spirit of Glacier Bay was diverted to
Wrangell for repairs. Divgrs and inspectors will look at the vessel today.
WASHINGTON (AP) - House Democrats have reserved millions of dollars worth of television
advertising in 31 congressional races in all corners of the country. The list includes 19
seats currently in Republican hands, from Connecticut to Alaska, with -two each in Ohio and
New Mexico. In all, the documentation obtained by The Associated Press shows the DCCC has
reserved nearly $35 million in advertising to begin in September and October.
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) - An executive for the Denali pipeline project says the venture is not
a publicity stunt. Bud Fackrell is the executive for the joint venture by oil giants BP
PLC and ConocoPhillips . Fackrell told state lawmakers yesterday (Thursday) that the
project is the real deal. But some lawmakers aren't so sure and let him hear about it
during legislative hearings on Gov. Sarah Palin 's gas line proposal. Denali is a con^eting
project to Palin' s preferred choice: that proposed by TransCanada Corp. under the state's
Alaska Gasline Inducement Act.
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News Minute: No winds yet... Oil way up. . .Exports are too
Associated Press - July 11, 2008 10:03 AM ET
PARADISE, Calif. (AP) - There's an unexpected break for firefighters in the Sierra Nevada
foothills of California. Some strong winds that were expected today haven't materialized
yet. To the north, residents in the Spokane {spoh-KAN') Valley of Washington state have
fled a fire that destroyed eight houses.
DETROIT (AP) - Family members say the bodies of Army soldiers Sergeant Alex Jimenez and
Private Byron Fouty (FOW'-tee) have been found in Iraq. Those two and another who is
already confirmed dead were kidnapped in May of last year after they were ambushed south
of Baghdad.
(AP) - Oil prices are spiking again to end the week, reaching nearly $147 a barrel today.
Tensions in Iran and violence in Nigeria have helped ratchet up the price. The higher oil
prices, along with troubles at mortgage companies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, are sending
stocks lower. The Dow lost more than 100 points in the first few minutes.
WASHINGTON (AP) - The United States ' trade deficit narrowed in May as exports climbed to
all-time highs. The gap was down 1.2%, even though imports also reached record highs
thanks in part to high oil prices. Forecasters were expecting the gap to widen.
WASHINGTON (AP) - House Democrats plan to spend millions of dollars on television ads in
31 congressional races scattered around the country this fall. The list of targets
includes 19 seats that are currently held by Republicans.
PENINSULA CLARION
Cruise ships now handling trash 1 piece at a time
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By PHIL HERMANEK Peninsula Clarion
With one of its main focuses being the environment, the $1.35 billion cruise industry. is
now physically handling each and every piece of trash with an eye toward recycling,
according to an Alaska Cruise Association executive.
President John Binkley told Soldotna business leaders on Tuesday most of the waste
generated on cruise ships plying Alaska waters is off-loaded in Vancouver, British
ColiMtibia, Canada, and "66 percent of the waste is recyclable."
The three main focuses of the cruise industry in Alaska are economics, environment and
community relations, Binkley said, and new, more stringent regulations make dropping
garbage off the back of the ship a thing of the past .
Binkley said cruise ship crew members now collect all the ship's trash, separate it as
selectively as sorting out different colors of glass, and ready it for off-loading and
recycling.
Some innovative ways of handling cruise ship trash are now being sought after by
municipalities, according to Binkley. One such device is a "bulb eater," he said,
describing a program for safe disposal of fluorescent light bulbs.
The tubes are inserted into a drum and hazardous chemicals including mercury are stripped
from the tube as it is crushed. The glass can then be safely recycled, Binkley said.
He also said waste water regulations passed in 2002 by the Alaska Legislature are "the
most stringent regulations in the world."
Following a $400 million investment, cruise ships now have "the best water treatment
systems in the state," which enable ships to treat water to a level that it can be
continually discharged.
One measure of treated water quality is presence of fecal coliform, Binkley said.
"Cruise ships are held to 14 colonies of fecal coliform per milliliter, " he said.
As a comparison, he said the city of Kenai limit is 200 colonies per milliliter; in
Soldotna it's 100; and in Seward, the limit is 50,000 colonies per milliliter.
Binkley said cruise ships create far lower volumes of waste water than municipalities,
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mainly due to the cost of purchasing the water from port cities and the cost of treating
it.
In terms of the amount of copper present in discharged water, Binkley said cruise ships
are held to standards much more severe than municipalities.
Interestingly, he said cruise ships in Alaska buy water from cities such as Ketchikan with
a copper content of 878.47 parts per billion, but are not allowed to discharge water with
more than 3.1 ppb .
"What that means is, if I take a glass of drinking water and pour it into the ocean from
the ship, I'm doing something illegal," Binkley said.
A former riverboat captain and gubernatorial candidate, Binkley said another of the
association's focuses is economics.
He said the industry employs 14,500 people in Alaska and generates $565 million in labor
and $120 million in state revenue in addition to purchasing $4.3 million worth of Alaska
seafood to serve to passengers in state.
In 2007, the cruise industry directly spent $13.1 million in the Kenai Peninsula Borough.
The 160,000 passengers who visited the borough spent $11 million and the cruise lines
spent $2.1 million.
To enhance the industry's economics as they pertain to Alaska, Binkley said efforts are
being made to serve produce from the Matanuska-Susitna Valley on board cruise ships, and
to get more businesses active with shore-side commerce.
"We've produced a video to teach small businesses how to become more active," Binkley
said.
The association will be conducting a ship environmental tour Aug. 22, aboard the Radiance
in Seward. Binkley invited Soldotna Chamber of Commerce members to sign up for the tour,
which will give them a rare behind-the-scenes look at a ship's trash processing and
recycling system.
Nikiski fire station funds move ahead
By Hal Spence I Peninsula Clarion
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A state grant worth nearly $3.4 million targeting a project to build a new fire station in
Nikiski cleared all but the last legislative hurdle at Tuesday's Kenai Peninsula Borough
Assembly meeting.
Ordinance 2008-19-01 was approved for introduction by the assembly and set for a public
hearing on Aug. 5.
Nikiski Fire Station No. 2 is 37 years old and inadequate for community emergency
response, according to Nikiski Fire Service Chief James Baisden.
"Renovation of the existing structure is cost prohibitive due to existing electrical and
plumbing issues, such as water drainage, leaking roofs, and rotting structural supports, "
he told the assembly in a memo June 26. "The original structure was built as a community
center for Nikiski and was never designed or built to properly handle equipment and
personnel to serve the community emergency medical and fire response needs."
The borough requested the state funding and the Legislature included the $3,375 million in
the FY 2009 capital budget signed by Gov. Sarah Palin on May 9.
Capital Projects Director Kevin Lyon said Wednesday that the borough was looking at a
couple of possible sites and doing some preliminary environmental work on those. Once
started, he said, the project would take about a year to complete both design and
construction.
Just when the project might proceed once the assembly acts to formally accept and
appropriate the grant will depend on the outcome of another ordinance that would eliminate
grant funds from the calculation of a project cost with regard to the $1 million spending
cap that now prevents the assembly from approving expenditures in excess of that amount
without a public vote.
If that difficulty is addressed, design work could begin in August, Lyon said. If a public
vote were required first, the delay would put the project well into the fall.
The measure of concern is Ordinance 2008-17 (substitute), introduced by Assemblyman Gary
Superman and Borough Mayor John Williams last month, which got the first of two public
hearings Tuesday. The second is scheduled for Aug. 5.
That ordinance would alter the effect of a 2005 citizen initiative that capped the amount
the assembly could spend without a public vote at $1 million. It was backed by the
Alliance of Concerned Taxpayers (ACT) and approved by voters by a narrow margin of 140
votes. It also required a 60-percent majority approval by the electorate before the
assembly could expend in excess of $1 million.
The terms of the ballot measure made federal, state and other grant funds part of the $1
million calculation. The new ordinance would eliminate grant funds from the $1 million
calculation, meaning the cap would be applied only to borough funds.
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Under state law, a successful Initiative ordinance can be changed by assembly action after
two years have passed since its approval by voters.
The measure also would exclude grants from such other organizations as the Rasmussen
Foundation, the Denali Commission and others, from future cap calculations. Another
provision would increase the amount that could be spent without voter approval in the
North Peninsula Recreation Service Area from $500,000 to $1 million.
Ruby Denison, of Ninilchik, prime sponsor of the 2005 ballot measure, recently called the
new ordinance a "creative accounting" method meant to circumvent the 2005 vote. Tuesday,
ACT members James Price and Vicki Pate spoke against the new ordinance.
Supporters of the measure testifying Tuesday included Ryan Smith, CEO of Central Peninsula
General Hospital Inc., and Baisden.
Superman, of Nikiski, said rising construction costs make the cap problematic for the
borough, and the inclusion of grant funds in that calculation "significantly impairs the
borough's ability to receive grant funds for capital improvement projects."
Requiring a costly, time-consuming public vote to expend grant funds could delay projects,
increase costs, and perhaps hamper legislative efforts to make grants in the first place.
Superman said.
"In my view, the best interest of the borough would be served by excluding grant funds
from the code provision," he said.
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Fourth of July accident claims fourth victim
By Andrew Wellner
Frontiersman
MAT-SU — Alaska State Troopers said Thursday that the July 4 accident that claimed the
lives of three Princess Lodge workers has claimed a fourth.
According to spokeswoman Beth Ipsen, Matthew Holmes, 20, of Hudsonville, Michigan, died
Wednesday night of his injuries.
i Holmes and Christopher Niles, 19, also of Hudsonville, were the only two who survived the
I crash near Mile 131 Parks Highway in Trapper Creek.
Holmes was taken to Providence Alaska Medical Center, after the crash, Niles to Alaska
Native Medical Center.
Nathan Pollard and Jerry Luzzi, both 21, of California, died on scene. William Bradley,
also 21, of California, died on the way to the hospital.
All five lodge workers were thrown from the red 2003 Infiniti as it rolled off the
highway. None were wearing seatbelts.
Troopers say they believe the group was heading from Talkeetna back to the Princess Mt.
McKinley Lodge when the accident occurred. Troopers were called to respond at 8:33 p.m.
Ipsen said troopers believe that alcohol was a factor in the crash, but only accounts that
the men were seen partying at a Talkeetna-area park prior to the accident.
New MEA board tightens reins
By Andrew Wellner
Frontiersman
PALMER — Matanuska Electric Association has a new look to its board of directors and a
new president.
Lois Lester of Eagle River was elected without objection Tuesday by other board members to
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loud applause from the audience. Valley resident Peter Burchell was seated for another
term and Janet Kincaid replaced former board president Lee Jordan,
Lester thanked the board for choosing her and said she would strive ""to be true to the MEA
members . "
Lester is serving her third term on the board, having been first elected in 2000.
According to an MEA press release, she is the longest-serving member on the board.
Also chosen as officers were David Glines of Eagle River to serve as vice president and
Burchell, a Wasilla resident, to serve as secretary/treasurer.
The board elects its officers after each yearly election to serve one-year terms.
Tuesday also saw the swearing in newly elected board member Kincaid and of Burchell to a
new term. Both were elected March 1. Burchell and Glines thanked Jordan Tuesday for his
years of service and lamentied the fact that nobody had thought to prepare him a plaque or
other recognition.
The newly constituted board wasted no time in getting down to business.
Lester had barely taken her position as president before proposing changes to the board's
policies, the most striking of which seemed to ask utility General Manager Wayne Carmony ,
to take more direction from the board and exercise less discretion.
The change wasn't universally welcomed.
"I need to study this before I know how much I want to swallow," board member Larry
DeVilbiss said.
Glines agreed with DeVilbiss, saying he objected to moving forward with changes so
quickly. The changes eventually passed with Glines and DeVilbiss in opposition.
Next, Burchell took his turn, making a motion that the co-op's bylaw committee be
dissolved and reconstituted. Under his proposal, sitting members who wish to remain on the
committee would have to reapply.
Burchell' s motion stemmed from a dispute this last election cycle when Lester and others
noticed that the co-op's bylaws say committee members serve three-year terms. By that
measure, only one committee member has not seen her term expire.
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"I don't think you guys should beat yourself up over this," Carmony said, noting that his
reading of the rule is that a committee member sits until replaced and thus the current
committee members, though most of their terms are expired, are still legally serving.
I "I think," Lester said of Burchell's motion, "it's just been something that's in his craw
i and hs wants to get it out."
Eventually the measure passed unanimously with Glines abstaining.
Work near Windbreak generates questions
By Andrew Wellner
Frontiersman
WASILLA — It seems Mayor Dianne M. Keller's comments at a recent city council meeting are
making some residents take notice.
Evidence of the rumor mill's effects were apparent last week. Deputy Chief Greg Wood with
the Wasilla Police Department said people spotted a handful of Wasilla officers working on
equipment on one of the department's communications towers near the Windbreak Caf6. An
Anchorage officer contracted to Wasilla' s communications company was also present.
Since then, "We've had several calls here from people worried that we maybe did a raid at
the Windbreak, " Wood said.
Similar calls were fielded at the Frontiersman this week.
The comments he's referring to were made at a June 30 city council meeting in which Keller
defended actions that led the council to call for her resignation regarding her dealings
with Meritage Development LLC, a company working to develop two tracts of land close to
the Windbreak. Addressing Annette Andres, owner of the Windbreak, Keller accused the caf6
owner of making "degrading" statements about her. Andres had received a letter threatening
eminent domain if she didn't cooperate with plans for nearby Sun Mountain Avenue. The
letters prompted the investigation. Keller has said from the start she was reacting to
safety concerns regarding the road.
Keller said that if she were the type of person Andres thought she was, she would have
directed Wasilla police officers to run breathalyzer checks on anyone exiting the cafe,
but she didn't.
Calls to the restaurant turned up no sign of a raid and attempts to reach the cafe's
owners were not successful as of press time.
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Officers conducting the maintenance work were not on Wincibreak property. Wood said, adding
the work had absolutely nothing to do with the oaf 6.
"We were working on some equipment out there and that's it," Wood said. "This stems, I
believe, from the mayor's comments."
Wood said it's likely Keller's comments, which may have been taken out of context and
sprinkled with a little imagination from Wasilla residents, have been spun through the
local rumor mill, turning a maintenance call into something more sinister in the minds of
some.
"We don't do business that way and we're going to continue to abide by the laws ourselves
and continue to do right by the community," Wood said.
Since that June 30 meeting, Woods said he doesn't believe police have fielded any calls
for service from the restaurant.
"If we do have a call we'll respond and deal with it like we normally do," Wood said.
WALL STREET JOURNAL
Democrats Counter Republicans
With a New Alaska-Oil Plan
By SIOBHAN HDGHES
July 11, 2008; Page A3
WASHINGTON — House Democrats moved Thursday to counter a Republican push for more
domestic drilling with a proposal that would increase oil production from areas of Alaska
already open to drilling.
In recent weeks as the public outcry over high gasoline prices has built, Republicans in
Washington have positioned themselves as champions of increased domestic energy
production. Fearful of appearing obstructionist. Democrats are jostling to get in front of
the issue.
"Democrats support increasing the domestic production of petroleum and other energy
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resources," House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D., Md.) said Thursday.
The issue cuts both ways for Democrats. They don't want to alienate environmental-minded
supporters who are against additional drilling, but they don't want to cede the issue of
increasing oil supplies to the Republicans.
With gasoline prices at a record-high $4.11 a gallon on average across the nation last
week, Americans are growing eager for action. A Rasmussen Reports survey in June showed
67% of Americans support deepwater energy exploration — with 64% expecting it will lower
gas prices — while a CNN poll published last week showed 73% of Americans favor more
exploration of deep ocean energy resources far off U.S. shores.
Republicans have repeatedly accused Democrats of failing to increase supplies. Republicans
have pushed for increased drilling off the coast and in environmentally sensitive areas
such as the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
The Democrats' plan would speed up production in the National Petroleum Reserve, an area
in Alaska already approved for drilling but where so far much of the land hasn't been
leased. "This administration has been dragging its feet on leasing those areas," Mr. Hoyer
said.
Currently, five companies ^- Conoco Phillips, BP PLC, Anadarko Petroleum Corp., Total SA
and FEX LP — have drilled in the area. The Bureau of Land Management has been selling
leases roughly once every two years. The result is that only 26 wells have been completed
in an area that Democrats estimate could ultimately produce about 10.6 billion barrels of
oil.
Ruth McCoard, a spokeswoman for the Bureau of Land Management, said the government isn't
obligated to stick to a two-year schedule for offering leases in the National Petroleum
Reserve, but "it's just the way it has actually fallen." She said the schedule "depends on
when we can actually offer those lands. We're having a lot of land-use planning going on."
Under the Democratic proposal, the Bureau of Land Management would be required to offer
leases annually. Because oil companies are already active in the area, oil could
potentially be produced more quickly than in other areas recently proposed for new
exploration, such as off the coast of Florida in the Gulf of Mexico.
Democrats are also considering ways to encourage the construction of both an oil and a
natural-gas pipeline to speed delivery from Alaska to the lower 48 states. One option: the
oil pipeline could potentially link up with the Trans-Alaskan Pipeline, which delivers oil
from Prudhoe Bay.
The construction of a natural-gas pipeline, which is expected to cost more than $30
billion, is a hot topic in Alaska. Companies have floated two major proposals since the
beginning of the year, although both have significant hurdles to clear. Construction of an
oil pipeline hasn't been widely discussed until the Democratic proposal Thursday.
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Currently, oil from Alaska's North Slope travels down a pipeline built in the 1970s to the
port of Valdez, where it is put on tankers and ferried to the West Coast and other
destinations. Oil production in the North Slope has been declining in recent years,
creating ample capacity on the pipeline for new sources of oil to be carried to market.
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Alternative energy key to Alaska's future
STEVE HAYCOX
COMMENT
(07/11/08 00:27:23)
It would be remarkable if Warren Buffett were to solve America's energy problem, and
Alaska's. It would be remarkable because Buffett pulled out of Alaska's gas line
sweepstakes even before the real contest began. Yet Buffett is a person who thinks "big"
and clearly; he wants to free America from dependence on foreign oil, not by more drilling
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but by getting serious about alternative energy.
Buffett has been pushing wind-generated power for most of the past decade, and he's
beginning to get results. Just last month, one of his companies signed an agreement,
approved by the requisite government bodies, to bring to 800 turbines a giant wind-
generator farm at Walnut, Iowa, between Des Moines and Omaha. The power will boost the
percentage of Des Moines power consumption provided by wind. There are now giant wind
farms all across the American Great Plains, from North Dakota (near Edgeley) to Texas (on
King Mountain, near McCamey) . There are several in Iowa, a new one being built in Kansas
(near Monte zxima ) , and in Minnesota (near Pipestone), among others. The wind that drove the
"dust bowl" is fast blowing in a new U.S. energy era.
Gov. Palin's approval of $25 million of state oil revenue for transmission lines from the
CIRI project on Fire Island, which involves Chugach Electric, MLSP, Homer Electric and
Golden Valley Electric, should be seen as a mere beginning. Thirty-three turbines there
can generate 100 megawatts of power, 25 percent of Anchorage's current expenditure.
Buffett 's new Iowa project will generate 310 megawatts.
Paul Jenkins, Arliss Sturgulewski and Gail Phillips have recently called for new, bold
thinking about Alaska's future. They point out that we have had big ideas in the past but
have sometimes lacked visionary leadership and often big money. Now we have some money,
and they hope for the vision. Sturgulewski and Phillips call for the development of
comprehensive policies on energy and transportation. So far, so good.
But we need to think farther than a road to Nome and more creatively than the development
of Arctic coal. Buffett understands that we cannot solve our energy crisis with fossil
fuels alone. So do others.
Elizabeth Kolbert, who has written cogently for New Yorker magazine about the melting of
Arctic sea ice and the impact of global warming on Alaska, recently described a niimber of
alternative energy projects in Denmark and other European countries. In addition to wind
power, there are experiments in biomass burning, heat-recovery systems, extra-thick
insulation, multi-use solar panels and others. All of these required not just money, but
overcoming the natural conservatism of ordinary citizens who'd always done things the same
way. What that took, Kolbert chronicled, was finding a few people willing to step out and
take the lead instead of waiting for their neighbors to make the first move. It took the
courage to be different.
Alaska should be filled with such people. Residing on the "last frontier," and not giving
"a damn how they do it Outside," are phrases meant to capture some of Alaska's uniqueness.
For non-Native Alaskans, living over a thousand miles north of the rest of the country in
a land not yet fully developed, itself suggests a willingness to be labeled "different."
For Native Alaskans, taking pride in Native heritage and living, even part of the time, in
remote villages and participating in subsistence harvesting of resources are powerful
statements of positive difference. Thinking, and acting, non-cohventionally ought to be
second nature to Alaskans.
But realizing new ideas takes something more than just the courage to be different; it
takes creative thinking. Many of the energy-efficient ideas Kolbert observed had been
worked out in universities and research institutes . Alaskans should put a substantial
portion of the "new" money from high oil prices into the state university, equitably
distributed. Very often, though hardly exclusively, innovative, non-conventional
approaches to persistent challenges come from researchers who have the time, incentive and
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encouragement to think big, and to think freely, without the constraint of specifically
directed contracts.
Jenkins, Sturgulewski and Phillips are right in urging Alaskans to think big and
innovatively. Buffett is right in pushing alternative energies that can be made cost
effective. Alaska would be right to take heed.
Letters to the editor (7/11/08)
(07/11/08 00:27:24)
It's time to show us the money
Push the button! Mail the energy relief checks. The $1,200 or more should be paid
immediately to Alaskans.
The longer government waits, the higher the cost of heating oil rises. Do legislators
fathom how the cost of heating oil hurts people? The committees and hearings are dental
floss on a broken jaw. Our high electric costs, water rates and property taxes are a
crime. That money gushing through Juneau belongs to Alaskans.
Residents are frustrated and depressed, anxious and angry. It's a ripple effect: less
money to spend, businesses suffer. It's ridiculous that our money remains beneath the
desks of legislators sipping martinis and playing the party game.
Alaska retirees can burn their houses down to stay warm or leave. Alaska residents and
their children are our immediate investment. Push the button!
Parents don't want to take their children from this wonderful community — but little
choice is left. Twenty-five-hundred dollars to fill a 500-gallon tank, and billions
sitting in banks and markets making billionaires richer. Shameful.
Certainly we need to invest in development. But first, help people. It's their money. If I
directed funding I would send $5,000 to each resident, millions to each community so towns |
and villages could start on an even keel. t
Juneau, local representatives. Gov. Palin, send the checks, push the button.
— J. Claude Cruikshank
Fairbanks
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Have dignity; resist giveaways
An Anchorage Daily News editorial announces that Alaskans are now asking for help in the
way of direct grants for weatherization and subsidies for energy consumption.
When did we all become wards of the government and unable to provide for ourselves? All
families with incomes of less than $78,000 per year now qualify as indigents?
We are forced to depend on government for basic shelter?
How many of you are going to sign up for this freebie and surrender your sense of
individual self-reliance and dignity?
Don't you think we could provide for ourselves if the municipality was not extorting
approximately $5,000 per year in taxes for each home in Anchorage?
Wake up, Alaskans. A government large enough to give you everything you want is also big
enough to take away everything that you have earned.
Bob Dylan put it in prose: "Steal a little and they throw you in jail, steal a lot and
they make you King" (a legislator, mayor ...).
How many of you have the decency to resist goodies taken by force from someone else and
offered to you?
— David Biesemeyer
Anchorage
Some ideas were rotten apples
We have all seen the bumper sticker asking God for another oil boom, promising this time
we won't **** it away. Alaska will need an updated version if state leaders follow the
advice of former legislators Gail Phillips and Arliss Sturgulewski to "revisit big, bold
ideas of the past" (July 3 Compass) . Many of the big-spender ideas that were undertaken
before didn't live up to their lofty promises. Examples include the Delta Barley Project
and the Healy Clean Coal Project. Some "big ideas such as the Susitna Dam" were so bloated
that even with political pork there wasn't enough funding to begin. The thread running
through many of these failures is that the project was based on political whims and
decisions, not solid feasibility analysis.
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Certainly, not all big ideas from the past were losers. Creating the Permanent Fund, which
converts nonrenewable resource wealth into renewable financial wealth, and AHFC, which
corrects market imperfections in Alaska's banking sector, were fundamentally sound ideas
that have been well managed and successful.
Alaska's future is faced with, global complexities. What we need to wind our way through is
not political Pollyanna, but prudent leaders who have the skills to spot the rotten apple
and the courage to pluck it from our barrel of ideas. Regardless of how well it's
polished, a rotten apple never tastes very good.
— George Matz
Fritz Creek
Read checklist before marrying
Holy cow! A checklist for being happy in marriage! Where was this article when I was
getting married for the first time ... or the second ... or the third. Reading the
"choosy" article by Maureen Dowd made me laugh out loud. It also made me gasp in
disbelief. Here was a list of every goofball decision I ever made about "love" and/or
marriage (not that my parents/family/friends didn't try to educate me!). I'm relatively
sure that if I had been required to sign a copy of the article saying that I had read and
understood, I might have made some different choices. No, I wouldn't; I was "in love." Of
coure, if the exes had read the same article and measured me, none of us would have become
statistics. Ah, hindsight ...
I'd sign this with all my married names, but wouldn't want to embarrass any of the fine
gentlemen that I tied my star to, bless their hearts.
Seriously, thanks for publishing the column. If it saves someone the heartache of a bad
marriage or a nasty divorce, then the ADN has contributed something useful. In the
meantime, in my case, here's hoping that with age comes some wisdom. I'm bronzing it, in
case I ever get the urge again. Eek.
Lynn Sutton
Anchorage
Bears aren't our only hazards
As I read Mr. Yonkin's letter "Bears don't belong in the city," I wondered why the debate
on bears always seems to be an "us or them" argument. We live in a place where bears exist
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very close to himans without trouble the vast majority of the time.
When someone gets hurt or killed, some of us cry, "Get rid of those bears!" But children
and adults both are hurt and killed in car accidents many times more than anyone is hurt
by a bear. Why don't we cry, "Get rid of those cars"? Cars are a hazard of living in the
city.
We choose to live with many things that are hazardous every day without giving them much
thought. If you choose to live in Alaska, you have chosen to live on the edge of a
wilderness where bear encounters are a possibility. Whatever the hazard, reasonable
precautions should be taken, with the knowledge that sometimes they may not be enough.
— Cynthia L. Lyons
Anchorage
Kill the bears and more will come
Nature abhors a vacuum. If a concerted effort is made to kill all the bears in the
anchorage area, others will come to fill the void. Then what? Kill more bears. These bear
killers gripe -and groan and expound illogical ideas. But they offer no reasonable or even
thoughtful solutions. They just run off at the mouth.
Would these bear killers rather make Anchorage a gated city? Erect a 15-f oot-high fence
all around the city with gates on the highways for cars. That will keep the nasty bears
away and slow down traffic. And probably cost multi-million dollars in increased taxes
(the homeowners would love that) .
I have been up close and personal with several bear maulings. They are not pretty. I live
in bear country. I approach each step outside my door with bear awareness. These bear
killers need to get a grip on life. If not, get your pacifier and curl up in a corner with
your favorite blankie.
— Phil Weber, EMT
Cooper Landing
Professor shows his ignorance
Dr. Randall J. Gee, professor emeritus, Cleveland State University, is certainly entitled
to the opinions enthusiastically expressed in his recent letter regarding the sporting and
culinary values of northern pike — no matter how much his notions reflect a bland,
peculiarly Midwestern aesthetic that is the equivalent of a boneless, skinless, boiled
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breast of chicken with mayo on white bread.
It should be pointed out however, that despite his seemingly impressive professional
credentials, and the fact he presents himself as an avid sport fisherman. Dr. Gee's
factual knowledge of Alaska's fisheries resources is woefully deficient. Dr. Gee might be
surprised to learn that contrary to his assertion that the rainbow trout "is not native to
Alaska," it is, in fact, a naturally occurring (that is to say "native") species found
across extensive regions of not only Alaska, but the broader Pacific Rim. In Alaska,
resident and anadromous populations of rainbow trout are found from the Panhandle in the
Southeast to Kuskokwim Bay in the southwest and are indigenous to numerous drainages in
between .
It is ironic that while Dr. Gee views ADFSG efforts to eradicate the pike from the
Alexander Lake/Creek system as "criminal, " the pike fishing he has enjoyed there is almost
certainly the direct result of an actual criminal act: that is, the unauthorized, illegal
transplantation of northern pike to the system.
Mike Cooney
FAIRBANKS NEWS MINER
(Letters to the Editor /Opinion)
Energy options
In-state gas pipeline question
Published Friday, July 11, 2008
j Alaskans need to see a rational business plan before the state goes any farther with the
undefined "partnership" on an in-state gas pipeline.
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i The news conference announcing the "partnership" Monday was premature, at best. The
\ confusing mix of contradictory claims and perceptions needs to be dealt with immediately
i by the Palin administration to present a clearer picture to the public.
The state and the parties should have worked out some of the key details before announcing
a partnership that so far seems to exist in name only.
Enstar is studying a pipeline along the Parks Highway from Anchorage north to Fairbanks
and to the North Slope. The Alaska Natural Gas Development Authority wants to build a spur
line from Delta to Anchorage via the Richardson and Glenn highways.
At the news conference, the Palin administration said the Richardson and Glenn route is
the preferred alternative. But Enstar and ANGDA do not appear to be in sync on this.
ANGDA wants $25 million of state money to study building a line from Delta to
Southcentral . It is talking about building a plastic pipe from Delta to Fairbanks — that
line would possibly carry gas from Cook Inlet to Fairbanks.
We need to see a stronger case for the Richardson-Glenn route other than ANGDA' s continual
promotion of that option.
Likewise, we need to learn if the Parks Highway route might be less expensive and
therefore require less of a state subsidy.
It's not right to risk state resources based on a series of "ifs" and "maybes.'
For starters, the proponents need to reach consensus on where the gas for this pipeline
would be coming from, who would pay for it and how much of a subsidy will be required.
We need a much broader discussion.
The big motivation is how to get lower-priced energy in the Interior. There are many ways
to do this. At a time when we have a temporary abundance. of cash, we cannot abandon the
normal restrictions that reduce the chance of entering into agreements that are not the
best use of our resources.
We need to consider whether subsidizing a multi-billion dollar pipeline is superior to,
say, building the Susitna hydroelectric project or selling royalty oil at a lower price.
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As to whether the gas for this pipeline would come from Cook Inlet or the North Slope
foothills, that should be nailed down before anyone starts building a pipeline.
It's not enough for the state to speculate that building a pipeline from Anchorage to
Fairbanks will somehow unleash an immediate and successful exploratory boom that will
allow new supplies of Cook Inlet gas to be flowing into Fairbanks in 2013.
It's also not enough to say we can build a pipeline from Anchorage to Fairbanks and if, by
2013, new Cook Inlet reserves are not on line, then we'll spend more billions to go to the
North Slope.
That doesn't strike us as a business plan. It strikes us as a concept that needs more
work.
Not feeling rich
John Lawrence, North Pole
Published Friday, July 11, 2008
July 6, 2008
To the editor:
So the state has made a cool $10 billion this year on oil. Way to go state! Yes, that is
billion with a B.
That's nice, but correct me if I am wrong — I was led to believe that we, the residents
of Alaska, were the state. With that in mind, I really don't feel much like a billionaire.
No, I just scratch ray head and try to figure out how to pay all these inflated prices for
utilities, food, gasoline and diesel and anything else I need to survive in the Interior
of Alaska.
All this time our ''^elected officials" are slobbering over this vast amount of money the
state has made trying to figure out just how to spend it.
I have a novel idea. Put some of it back into the pockets of the residents. Why not take
our oil and run it through the refinery. Yes, the one right here in North Pole. At that
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point, the refinery fees would be added along with the state tax (yes, keep the state fuel
tax intact) and the federal taxes then we would have a product for a price we could
afford. In turn, the entire economy for the state of Alaska would take an enormous leap
ahead. Yep, it is too simple. No bunch of politicians could ever agree on anything that
simple that would only help the people and not the politicians. What was I thinking — ?
JUNEAU EMPIRE
(Letters to the Editor/Opinion)
Crabby over fishing regulations
The Empire's recent picture of dungeness crab being caught by commercial operators has now
impacted my household.
I have been fishing crab for more than 20 years in my 14-foot skiff and most recently in
my newer aluminum boat. I have had to travel farther and farther (now more than five miles
to set my three pots) and use galvanic timed releases to deter crab theft.
Now, this season my favorite cove (which you can just about throw a rock across), was
overwhelmed by a commercial boat from Petersburg with 15 commercial pots. My last crab
catch was seven keepers - and I used three gallons of gas.
The Department of Fish and Game says to complain to the Board of Fish. They meet in
January every year. Oh, by the way, the deadline for complaints and appeals is in April!
So, I guess it's a two-year deal if anything can be done.
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It's too bad fish and game, with all its staff and stats, isn't more pro-active. Or maybe
it should be that the Board of Fish should be more pro-active.
The part that really miffs me is when the fish and game guy in Juneau said it wouldn't
matter if there were a million pots in the Northern Lynn Canal, the Board of Fish has
regulatory power to limit the commercial guys.
Well, I guess I had better savor what is left. From the way it's going, there'll be no
more dungeness in Haines, just like the king salmon fishing was decimated here, and the
king crab in Juneau, and the shrimp in Taiya Inlet. I guess that's what we should expect,
being the last ones on the totem (Lynn Canal) .
The commercial decimation continues in Icy Straits, Excursion Inlet and the like. Before
fish and game has nothing left to manage, maybe we should put it in charge of the
mosquitoes ! Cheers !
Norm Smith
My turn: SEACC victory likely to be overturned
A few months ago, I predicted on this page that the O.S. Supreme Court wouldn't hear
Southeast Alaska Conservation Council's lawsuit against the Kensington Mine. Was I ever
wrong - and that's good. Now, if I have an ounce of credibility left at reading judicial
tealeaves, I will venture that Coeur has all but won its case.
Here's what Juneau people should know. It takes four justices of the Supreme Court to
accept a; case for review - and justices almost never vote for review unless they think a
decision should be reversed. It only takes five Justices to reverse and the court reverses
90 percent of 9th O.S. Circuit Court of Appeals cases it hears. In addition, the court
almost never hears a case where the federal government is the primary party and argues
against review - as happened here. Something is going on, and that something is an almost
certain reversal of SEACC's victory. That's a very good thing.
It's a good thing because SEACC never really had a point to make. They never advocated
anything to help the environment - in fact what they pushed was environmentally
detrimental. They just wanted to stop a mine and get a win. After all, without winning,
SEACC is nothing.
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SEACC's legal case argued that a mine couldn't convert "waters of the United States"
directly into a tailings disposal facility. Waters of the United States include lakes and
wetlands. And tailings facilities include dry tailings and tailings ponds. Of course
SEACC's phony public facade was that dry tailings on wetlands were OK - even while their
lawyers were making the opposite case in court. What they really wanted was the power to
say yea or nay to mining proposals. Baloney. They aren't the government.
SEACC dishonestly claimed to the people of Juneau and Alaska that Coeur's proposal was
reversal of past practice - a change that allowed a mine to just dump waste into a
pristine lake with no controls and a throwback to the bad old days. The Supreme Court
heard otherwise. Both Red Dog and Fort Knox had been peimitted to do what SEACC said was
never done - convert waters of the United States into a tailings pond. Pogo, Greens Creek,
and Rock Creek had avoided the problem by carefully converting the waters of the United
States into "uplands" before placing their tailings. This was expensive, but it avoided
the phony legal pitfall that SEACC had raised. Coeur could have done the same thing at
Lower Slate Lake. In the end, SEACC's case was really just about raising mining company
costs and promoting SEACC.
While I may disparage SEACC's crusade against Kensington, Coeur has not. That, apparently,
would be too messy. Or they may think the facts are too complicated for ordinary people to
understand. I don't think they are. Most people can appreciate the difference between a
"mount garbage" and a facility that looks like a lake. I think it's worth knowing that a
water discharge permit with stringent standards was required and issued for discharge from
the treatment facility. The idea that Coeur was just dumping waste shouldn't have been
allowed to stand.
And people really needed to know that most of the damage of construction of the Lower
Slate Lake facility has already taken place. SEACC posted the pictures on its Web page,
but Coeur's lawyers argued to the 9th Circuit that area was all but pristine. One would
have expected the opposite. What sense is there in digging up a new area for the paste
tailings when the Slate Lake area has already been clear-cut and dug up?
In the end, Coeur has a great case to make for its Lower Slate Lake facility. If, as
expected, the Supreme Court upholds the permit, the result will be good for the mine and
good for the environment. Juneau needs to know this. We shouldn't be left with the idea
that the Supreme Court is ramming something bad down our throats.
But let me make one last prediction. Coeur won't make its case to the public. Too bad. The
Supreme Court isn't going to do anything more than uphold sensible law and worthy past
practice. This is something Juneau should support.
• Eric Twelker is a Juneau attorney and geologist.
Alaska editorial: Buy Alaska Grown
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Should it matter to you if the peas on your dinner table came from Alaska or California?
Is buying locally worth a few extra cents here and there?
We think supporting our Alaska farmers isn't just sensible. It isn't just the right thing
to do. We see it as a way to grow a green Alaska that is less vulnerable to food security
issues, less dependent on imported food and less detached from the sources of its food.
With Alaska's fresh bounty reaching area farmers' markets, vegetable stands and local
retailers, today is a good day to make a personal coiranitment to buy Alaska Grown.
Lettuce, crisp bunches of radishes and the succulent green, leafy crops have been a hit at
the farmers' markets for a few weeks. Zucchini, cucumbers, tomatoes and strawberries - and
an ever-lengthening parade of enticing crops - are available now, too. Even as summer
gives way to fall and fall to you-know-what, Alaska potatoes and carrots remain available.
Buy Alaska Grown and you are buying from your neighbors, who picked the crops from their
own fields. Many grow their crops naturally without chemicals and pesticides. Each of them
will answer your questions about their commitment to raising produce that is Alaska Grown.
Alaska has its own fresh milk with an expanding line of dairy products expected soon.
There are sources of Alaska meats, goat cheese, eggs, birch syrup, herbs, honey, oils,
jams and jellies. Then there are the nonfood products - yarns, soaps, nutraseuticals,
flowers, biodiesel, etc. It's a long list. The state's new Food and Farm Products
Directory is an Excel file downloadable and filterable from the Division of Agriculture
Web site, http://www.dnr.state.ak.us/ag.
Buying local foods mean you get better nutrient content, fresher product and you've spared
the environment the impact of thousands of miles of transportation.
We are proud to support our Valley and our state in many ways. Like shopping locally,
buying Alaska Grown just makes sense.
What better way to celebrate our Valley's agricultural heritage than to support the
farming industry?
Alaska editorial: Iditarod needs help
T he Iditarod attracts the top dogs. Among those signing up last week for the 2009
Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race were five winners of the event, including 2008 champion Lance
Mackey. Overall, 68 hopeful mushers pledged to brave the grueling 1,100-mile sled dog race
in an event at Wasilla's Iditarod headquarters.
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A longtime international draw for the Mat-Su Valley, the Iditarod continues to be a strong
event that generates tourism and interest in Alaska and our local communities. Not only
does the Iditarod generate worldwide media coverage at its Anchorage ceremonial start and
the Valley restart, hosting an off-season sign-up blowout keeps more year-round attention
on the race.
That next year's competitors seem willing to pay an increased entry fee - $4,000 for 2009,
up $1,000 over this year's fee - is a good sign of the Iditarod's strong base of interest
within the sport of mushing. In addition to the fee increase, operational expenses have
cut the overall guaranteed purse from $935,000 in 2008 to $660,000 next year.
We're pleased to see such a strong turnout and support from Iditarod mushers and hope the
increased entry fee and decreased prize money from the event won't hamper the race's
overall participation in 2009. With recent increases in fuel prices and other services
race organizers can expect to pay, it's understandable some belt-tightening would be in
order.
At the same time it's costing mushers more to feed, train and care for their dogs. While
finishing in the money in the Iditarod has unparalleled cachet in the sport of dog
mushing, the dogs and mushers have to eat, and not all of them have deep-pocketed sponsors
like some of the headllners.
We love the Iditarod and watching greats like Mackey and other former champions Mitch
Seavey, Jeff King, Martin Buser and Rick Swenson. But it's a tough spot to raise the fee
25 percent and cut the purse.
Cabela's and Wells Fargo Bank are major corporate sponsors of the Iditarod. While we
appreciate keeping the Iditarod as one of the last, great Alaska adventures, it may be
time to consider more corporate sponsorships to keep the event's financial shortfalls from
the competitors.
The Iditarod has steadied itself financially in recent years. Now it's time to take
another good, hard look at those companies that would like to buy into this world-class
event and carefully consider what they can bring without diluting the character of the
The world's top mushers are loyal to the Last Great Race, but can the field afford to
return for long if this year's hiccup of paying more for a smaller purse becomes an annual
occurrence?
We hope we don't have to find out.
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OTHER OP-EDs
(Letters to the Editor /Opinion)
VOICE OF THE TIMES
Palin says guilty
until proven innocent
IMMEDIATELY AFTER Sen. John Cowdery was charged with bribery and conspiracy yesterday.
Gov. Sarah Palin whipped out a press release assuming that he was guilty.
The rule of thumb in fairness is supposed to be "innocent until proven guilty, " but not
for our governor these days .
"It was disturbing to learn that another public official has been charged with violating
the public trust," she wrote. "I urge Senator Cowdery to step down, for the good of the
state."
"Today's news is a good reminder that we must continue to be vigilant in defending
Alaska's sovereignty against those who would undermine it . . .
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(cont'd from front page) in an attempt to sell out Alaskans. As we move forward, let me
remind everyone that this administration is committed to putting Alaskans and their
interests first, as we develop our resources in a responsible and ethical manner.
"We are on the right path. I am confident that path will be made more clear and obstacle-
free as justice prevails in the ongoing FBI investigation. Like many Alaskans, I look
forward to closure on this disturbing chapter in our state's history."
Could it be that Cowdery, an elderly man who often uses a walker, was going to vote
against Palin's beloved AGIA scheme?
Palin partners
skeptical on
gasline claims
MORE EVIDENCE is piling in that Gov. Sarah Palin is being disingenuous in her proposal to
build a pipeline to carry gas from Cook Inlet to Fairbanks.
The Fairbanks Daily News-Miner reports that the skeptics include, to varying degrees, the
state's proposed partners in what Palin calls "AGIA Lite" and others who would most
directly benefit, if the proposal were real.
The critics include Enstar, with comments by spokesman Curtis Thayer, and Fairbanks
Natural Gas President Dan Britton. Harold Heinz, CEO of the Alaska Natural Gas Development
Authority, also has his doubts.
"Do we want to roll the dice, or do we want to
(cont'd from front page) spend the money and build a line to the (North Slope) foothills?'
Thayer asked. "We know there is gas on the North Slope. The thing is, we don't have the
gas in Cook Inlet. The gas does not exist in Cook Inlet."
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The News-Miner quoted Heinze as saying the general view is that Cook Inlet has "lots of
potential" but he and Enstar are somewhat more skeptical.
"There is no doubt there are some real problems," Heinze told the reporter. ""On the other
hand, the administration is very confident, and they are the landowner." That was a good-
soldier response but hardly a ringing endorsement of the bold new idea that the governor
is so excited about.
Enstar and ANGDA were announced as partners in Palin's AGIA Lite in her press conference
on Monday.
Britton said he also has questions about Palin's proposal. Noting that it's already a
struggle to get contracts for Cook Inlet gas, he added: "It's hard for me to understand
what the justification might be for a multi-billion investment when you're unable to
secure a longer gas supply."
What about aid to
Alaska's communities?
WE ARE SCRATCHING our heads about the new state proposal to spend $21 billion on
alternative energy, trying to make sense of it.
We find it unimaginable that the Legislature would look at such a seemingly crackpot
scheme but has still not seriously considered sharing state largesse with the local
communities.
Larger cities like Anchorage are still paying horrendous property taxes, others are paying
high sales taxes, and some villages are laying off their few employees — including police
officers — because of empty treasuries. The $1,200 energy checks will help, but not much.
The need is much greater than that.
This seems to be one more iridication that Alaska's government priorities have gone astray,
dangerously so.
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From: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=KYPERRY]
Sent: Friday, July 1 1 , 2008 1 2:41 PM
To: Katz; John W (GOV)
Cc: Nizich; Michael A (GOV); 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Subject: Re". Energy Letter/iSunday
Thanks John. I will print for the Governor.
Original Message
From: John Katz <jwkatz@ALASKADC.org>
To: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Cc: Nizich, Michael A (GOV); ExternalEmailgsp
Sent: Fri Jul 11 06:07:18 2008
Subject: Energy Letter/Sunday
I wanted to make sure that you had the latest version of the proposed energy letter
(attached) . This is probably the 12th version of the letter. , As you'll recall, Sam has
previously provided written briefings and updates.
1 don't know what the dynamics will be when the Governors get together. For me, this has
primarily become an academic exercise that will most likely have little impact on federal
policy. In order to resolve substantial differences among Governors, the draft has become
progressively less sharp in expression.
Please let me know if I can help further. Hope you're having some fun.
John W. Katz
Director of State/Federal Relations
and Special Counsel to the Governor
jwkatzSalaskadc . org <mailto : jwkatzgalaskadc . org>
(202)624-5858
>» On 7/11/2008 at 9:45 AM, in message <LYRIS-697-135997-2008.07 .11-09. 48.08-
jwkatz#alaskadc.org@talk.nga.org>, "Quam, David" <DQuam@NGA.ORG> wrote:
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i
To: Washington Representatives and State Federal Contacts
Re: Latest version of NR Committee Energy Letter
Attached please find the latest version of the NR Committee Energy letter. Copies will be
provided to your governors at the Governors Only session on Sunday, July 13.
The only changes to the letter are the addition of compromise options and language
addressing oil shale that was agreed to by Colorado, Wyoming and Otah.
Please call my cell phone with any questions: Privileged or Persc
David C. Quam
Director, Federal Relations
National Governors Association
(202) 624-5309
dquamSnga . org
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Friday, July 1 1 , 2008 4:56 PM
To: Colberg; Talis J (LAW)
Subject: Re: exxon
Thanks so much Talis. I was asked by a reporter just the other day about our letter and if we'd
received any response. Thanks'.
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From: "Colberg, Talis J (LAW)" <talis.colberg@alaska.gov>
Date: Fri, 11 Jul 2008 15:35:08 -0800
To: <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject: exxon
Dear Governor Palin,
Two further notes on the Exxon letter I just forwarded:
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Talis
9/18/2009
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Unknown
From: John Katz iJwkatz@ALASKADC.org]
Sent: Friday, July 11, 2008 6:07 AM
To: Kris Perry
Cc: Mike Nizich; Sarah Palin
Subject: Energy Letter/Sunday
I wanted to make sure that you had the latest version of the proposed energy letter (attached). Thfe is
probably the 12th version of the tetter. As you'll recall, Sam has previously provided written briefings and
updates.
1 don't know what the dynamics will be when the Governors get together. For me, this has primarily become an
academic exercise that will most likely have little impact on federal policy. In onJer to resolve
substantial differences among Governors, the draft has become progressively less sharp In expression.
Please let me know if I can help further.' Hope you're having some fun.
John W. Katz
Director of stats/Federal Relations
and Special Counsel to the Governor
lWl(atz&>alaskadc.ora
(202)624-5858
>» On 7/11/2008 at 9:45 AM, in message <LYRIS-697-135997-2008.07.11-09.48.08~
jwkatz#alaskadc.org@talk.nga.org>, "Quam, David" <DQuam@NGA.ORG> wrote:
To: Washington Representatives and State Federal Contacts
Re: Latest version of NR Committee Energy Letter
Attached please find the latest version of the NR Committee Energy letter. Copies will be provided to your
governors at the Governors Only session on Sunday, July 13.
The only changes to the letter are the addition of compromise options and language addressing oil shale
that was agreed to by Colorado, Wyoming and Utah.
Please call my cell phone with any questions: [Privileged or P\
David 0. Quam
Diredor, Federal Relations
National Govemors Association
(202)624-5309
dquam@nga.org
You are currently subscribed to [reps] as jwkatz@alaskadc.org.
To unsubscribe, send a blank email to leave-135997-697I@talk.nga.org.
8/28/2009
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From: Colberg, Talis J (LAW) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=REClPlENTS/CN=TJCOLBERGl
Sent: Friday, July 1 1 , 2008 3:35 PM
To: ■gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Subject: exxon
Dear Governor Palin,
Two further notes on the Exxon letter I just forwarded:
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Talis
8/28/2009
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Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Colberg, Talis J (LAW) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=TJCOLBERGJ
Friday, July 1 1 , 2008 3:25 PM
'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Nizich; Michael A (GOV)
FW: Exxon Valdez Letter
Dear Governor Palin,
Attached is Exxon's response to mv letter. Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Materi^ rails
Original Message
From: Sy-Lvmiba, Ide T (LAW)
Sent: Friday, July 11, 2008 3:21 PM
To: Colberg, Talis J (LAW)
Subject: re: Exxon Valdez Letter
Please let me know if unable to open. Thanks.
Original Message
From: State of Alaska Dept. of Law [inailto:infosys@law. state. ak. us]
Sent: Friday, July 11, 2008 3:19 PM
To; Sy-Lumba, Ide T (LAW)
Subject:
This document was digitally sent to you using an HP Digital Sending device.
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [govemor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Friday , July 1 1 , 2008 3-.12 PM
To: Smith; Lynne M (GOV)
Subject: FW: Chamber/Americas Executive Forum Press Release on Amb. Robert Dieter, U. S. Ambassador to Belize
From: Gil Cisneros [mailto:gil@chamberoftheamenc3s.comj
Sent: Friday, July 11, 2008 2:02 PM
To: ******Gil Cisneros
Sutqect: Chamber/Americas Executive Forum Press Release on Amb. Robert Dieter, U. S. Ambassador to
Belize
The Chamber of the Americas Executive Forum Brealcfast presented the
Honorable Robert J. Dieter, U.S. Ambassador to Belize, on July 10, 2008.
Ambassador Dieter, a former Clinical Professor of Law at the University at the
University of Colorado-Boulder Law School, relayed that prior to his appointment
by President George W. Bush as the nation's diplomatic representative to the
Central American country, he had limited knowledge of the intricacies of
international diplomacy, having devoted his professional life to pursuit of legal
scholarship.
However, Ambassador Dieter's tenure has offered a thorough education In the art
of diplomacy and an appreciation of Belize, the people and possibilities. He
informed the audience about the cultural and commercial allure of Belize. While
the potential for business opportunities are without restraint, the U.S. ranks
number one in foreign trade with the beautiful but tiny nation (the population
compares to Boulder County — approximately 300,000 people).
According to Ambassador Dieter, the primary catalyst for the close relationship
between the two countries is a shared commitment to democracy. Belize, a
former British colony, is unique in Latin America with English being the
predominant language. Along with a shared British influence, the country's
commitment to democracy, carried over from its British colonial days, resembles
American government. This, he said, explains tiie easy relationship with
Americans. "There is very close cultural connections between the U.S. and
Belize," he stated.
The stable political environment offers an additional attraction to American
investors. Coupled with Belize's popularity with U.S. tourists, the country is ripe
with commercial prospects for expanded American trade. Belize boasts
numerous attributes. Ambassador Dieter highlighted the Mayan ruins, rain
forests, snorkeling, surfing (Belize has the second largest barrier reef in the
world), and natural beauty. An added bonus is the people's disposition.
"Americans are amazed at how friendly Belizeans are to them," he said.
The Chamber of the Americas presented Ambassador Dieter in its efforts to
facilitate and increase American interest in trade with Belize. CEO Gil Cisneros
led a commercial visit to the country earlier this year and plans to return this fall
as an emissary between U.S. and Belizean businesspeople in The Chambers'
efforts to enhance commercial trade between the U.S. and Belize.
For further information about possible trade opportunities with Chamber of the
Americas and Belizean businesses, please contact Gil Cisneros at 303-462-1475.
9/18/2009
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From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [govemor@alaska.govJ
Friday, July 11 , 2008 1 0:06 AM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMail@govweb . alaska . gov [mail to : WebMail@govweb . alaska . gov]
Sent: Friday, July 11, 2008 12:20 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subj act : Other
Web mail from: Mr. Joel Symons
address: 7225 Bearfoot Dr. Anchorage AK 99502
248-2089
MESSAGE:
To Governor Sarah Palin
I am. Joel Symons and to Congrats to your new baby. And to you. Sarah for being a Mother
to your Baby. Congrations
From Joel Symons
joell974@gci.net
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From: Nizich, Michael A (GOV) [mike.nizich@alaska.gov]
Sent: Friday. July 1 1 , 2008 1:16 PM
To: Katz; John W (GOV); Palin; Sarah (GOV sponsored): Peny; Kristina Y (GOV)
Co: Mason; Janice L (GOV); Kelly; Russell T (GOV)
Subject: RE: Congressman Boehner's Alaska Trip
I will defer to the Governor on this and her desire to attend but the 1 9"' is going to be difficult as the
Governor will be in Anchorage that day for an event.
From: John Katz [nnailto:jwkatz@ALASKADC.org]
Sent: Friday, July 11, 2008 11:42 AM
To: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored); Perry, KrisHna Y (GOV)
Cc: Mason, Janice L (GOV); Nizich, Michael A (GOV); Kelly, Russell T (GOV)
Subject: Congressman Boehner's Alaska Trip
I have made contact with the office of the House Minority Leader. The bottom line is that the Gova-nor
is invited to have dinner with Mr. Boehner and his entourage Saturday (July 19th) or Sunday in
Fairbanks.
The staff recommends Saturday, because the House members will not be as tired, and the Governor
could also offer some welcoming remarks. Sunday is less prd'eraWe for several reasons.
I also asked whether the Governor could actually accompany the entourage to the North Slope. The
staff is checking with Mr. Boehner and will get back to me as soon as they can.
Please advise whether either July 19th or 20th is a possibility. I will let you know as soon as I hear
about the North Slope portion of the trip.
PS.
I understand that the Governor will meet with the Republican Challengers group on July 17th. So, there
should be no conflict with Mr. Boehner's trip.
John W. Katz
Director ofState/Federd Relations
and Special Counsel to the Governor
rwkatz(S),alaskadc. ore
(202)624-5858
9/18/2009
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From: Governor Sarah Paliri (GOV sponsored) [govemor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Friday, July 1 1, 2008 10:15 AlW
To: Wilken; Jessica M (GOV); Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Questions regarding the SEACC
From: Paul H. Strohm, Jr. [mailto:crmprol23@yahoo.com]
Sent: Friday, July 11, 2008 8:05 AM
To: Palin, Sarah H (GOV)
Subject: Questions regarding the SEACC
Dear Governor Palin,
I am exploring the Southeastern Alaska Conservation Coalition (SEACC) Executive Director
position and am interested in hearing yoiir thoughts on the Tongass issues including:
Are the SEACC critical initiatives in line with the voters and the state's priorities?
Yovir opinion of Russell Heath and his tenure as Executive Director at SEACC?
Can results firom the coordinated efforts of the state and SEACC be improved? If so, how?
Do you believe the state resources available for economic development are being fully utilized in
the Tongass? If not, what would you recommend?
Thank you in advance for your feedback. I assure you these questions are for my personal
education only and will not be shared.
If possible, I'd like to discuss these issues and any others you deem pertinent via phone at your
convenience. I will try to call you after receiving your responses to the questions above. Or if
you'd prefer to chat vs. communicate using email, please provide a good time to reach you. I am
in the Eastern time zone.
Thanks again.
Sincerely,
Pa\il Strohm
317-752-1615
9/18/2009
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From: John Katz Owkatz@ALASKADC.orgI
Sent: Friday, July 1 1 , 2008 1 1:42 AM
To: Palin; Sarah (GOV sponsored); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Cc: Mason; Janice L (GOV); Nizich; Michael A (GOV); Kelly; Russell T (GOV)
Subject: Congressman Boehner's Alaska Trip
I have made contact with the office of the House Minority Leader. The bottom line is that the Governor
is invited to have dinner with Mr. Boehner and his entourage Saturday (July 19th) or Sunday in
Fairbanks.
The staff recommends Saturday, because the House members will not be as tired, and the Governor
could also offer some welcoming remarks. Sunday is less preferable for several reasons.
I also asked whether the Governor could actually accompany the entourage to the North Slope. The
staff is checking with Mr. Boehner and will get back to me as soon as they can.
Please advise whether either July 19th or 20th is a possibility. I will let you know as soon as I hear
about the North Sfcipe portion of tt>e Wp.
P.S.
I understand that the Governor will meet with the Republican Challengers group m July 17th. So, there
should be no conflict with Mr. Boehner's trip.
John W. Katz
Director d'StaWFederal Relations
and Special Counsel to the Governor
iwkatz@alaslcaclc.ora
(202)624-5858
9/1812009
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From: Nizich, Michael A (GOV) [mike.nizich@alaska.gov]
Sent: Friday, July 1 1 , 2008 5-.08 PM
To: gov.palin@yahoo.com; Peny; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: FW: Kenal Peninsula: KSRM news gas line poll
FYI if someone hasn't sent this to you already.
From: Davis, Susan M (GOV)
Sent: Friday, July 11, 2008 3:41 PM
To: Balash, Joseph R (GOV)
Cc: Nizich, Michad A (GOV)
Subject: Kenai Peninsula: KSRM news gas line poll
FYI:
Do yon support Governor Palin's proposed bullet line from the Cook Inlet to the
Fairbanks area?
Yes I
No I
9/18/2009
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Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [govemor@alaska.govJ
Sent: Friday, July 11.2008 3:13 PM
To: •facl275@gmail.com'
Subject: RE: Other
Thank you for writing to Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. The concerns, opinions, and/or
information you have sent are important and valuable to the Governor. Although she is
unable to respond to each and every email herself, your message has been received and is
being reviewed by the appropriate staff person in this office who can best address your
need, suggestion, or comment.
Original Message
From: WebMailSgovweb . alaska . gov [mailto : WebMailggovweb. alaska . gov]
Sent: Friday, July 11, 2008 1:47 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mr. Chris Husing
address: 350 E. Taylor Street Rpt 1201 San Jose CA 95112
408.821.2284
MESSAGE:
Governor Palin
I just want to write of my admiration for you and your family. I wish you were my
Governor! As a Republican, what hope I have left for our party lies in someone like you. I
wish you Godspeed and I hope that when you work in Alaska is finished, you were work for
the nation at large.
fact275@gmail.com
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1
From: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV) lkris.perry@alaska.gov]
Sent: Friday, July 1 1 , 2008 1 :32 PM
To: Nizich; Michael A (GOV); Katz; John W (GOV); Palin; Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Cc: Mason; Janice L (GOV); Kelly; Russell T (GOV)
Subject: Re: Congressman Boehner*s Alaska Trip
John, will an early dinner on the 20th in Fairbanks work? The picnic concludes at 3pm. I
realize that's too early but close to it would be helpful, i.e. 4:30.
Original Message
From: Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
To: Katz, John W (GOV); Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Cc: Mason, Janice L (GOV); Kelly, Russell T (GOV)
Sent: Fri Jul 11 13:16:02 2008
Subject: RE: Congressman Boehner's Alaska Trip
I will defer to the Governor on this and her desire to attend but the 19th is going to be
difficult as the Governor will be in Anchorage that day for an event.
From: John Katz [mailto:jwkatz@ALASKADC.org]
Sent: Friday, July 11, 2008 11:42 AM
To: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored}; Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Cc: Mason, Janice L (GOV); Nizich, Michael A (GOV); Kelly, Russell T (GOV)
Subject: Congressman Boehner's Alaska Trip
I have made contact with the office of the House Minority Leader. The bottom line is that
the Governor is invited to have dinner with Mr. Boehner and his entourage Saturday (July
19th) or Sunday in Fairbanks.
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The staff recommends Saturday, because the House members will not be as tired, and the
Governor could also offer some welcoming remarks. Sunday is less preferable for several
reasons.
I also asked whether the Governor could actually accompany the entourage to the North
Slope. The staff is checking with Mr. Boehner and will get back to me as soon as they
can.
Please advise whether either July 19th or 20th is a possibility. I will let you know as
soon as I hear about the North Slope portion of the trip.
P.S.
I understand that the Governor will meet with the Republican Challengers group on July
17th. So, there should be no conflict with Mr. Boehner 's trip.
John W. Katz
Director of State/Federal Relations
and Special Counsel to the Governor
jwkatz@alaskadc.org <mailto:jwkatz@alaskadc.org>
(202)624-5858
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Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [govemor@alaska.govJ
Sent: Friday, July 11,20081:30 PM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
From : WebMail@govweb . alaska . gov [mailto : WebMail@govweb . alaska . gov]
Sent: Friday, July 11, 2008 11:55 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Tina Whisler
address: P. O. Box 1773 Palmer AK 99645
907-745-6795
MESSAGE:
Governor Palin: I have an e-mail clip that I would like to share with you and your husband
about what a difference you two have made by having Trigg. Rusty my husband and I love
all children but we are particually fond of Downs Syndrome children and have worked with
many and truly love them. I called your parents house to maybe e-mail it to them and they
could show you. It is a true story on how this one young Down Syndrome boy made a
difference in many people's lives. I personally want to Thankyou for having the same
convictions that I have about handling whatever Heavenly Father chooses to give us. Trigg
will bring you "unmeasurable" amounts of joy not only for you but your whole entire family
and he will teach everyone who gets to know him the meaning of "uncondtional love".
Sincerely Tina M. Whisler
whistleberryggci .met
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From: ddonkel@cfl.if.corTi
Sent: Friday, July 11, 2008 10:22 PM
To: Bruce D Webb
Cc: Jerry Hodgden; nickstepo@gmail.com; Rick in Fairbanks; 'Jim Gottstein'; Jim Wliite; Balasii;
Joseph R (GOV); Palln; Sarah H (GOV); Nizich; IWichael A (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: Re: Hello, hello.... is anybody home?
Dear Bruce
I BCNOW HOW YOO FEEL BUT I believe Gov. Palin and Conntiission Irwin
and Alaska's will come through with a new Legislature to will allow Alaskans
to drill and produce and profit for the first time since statehood.
I KNOW WHAT YOUR THINKING AND NO I AM NOT DREAMING.
I have great news It seems Mr. Joe Balash has been directed by Gov. to set
up a meeting with us "would be profitable competitors". I have asked the
Gov. to hire Jerry Hodgden to consult with the Her and her staff to show how
the Kansas model can cure the many anti competition laws put on the books.
WHAT IF GOVERNOR PALIN HIRES JERRY HODGDEN TO CONSULT ALASKA ELECTED LEADERS
HOW TO ADOPT KANSAS OIL AND GAS LAWS THAT ALLOWS COMPETITION WITH THE
MAJORS. •
KANSAS DOES NOT PRICE IT'S CITIZENS OUT OF THE OIL AND GAS DRILLING AND
PRODUCING AND SELLING OIL AX A PROFIT BUSINESS. KANSAS DOES NOT KILL SMALL
OIL AND GAS COMPETITOR WITH RED TAPE SO THE MAJORS CAN CONTROL THE MARKETS
IN MY OPINION! !
IF THIS HAPPENS THEN WILL YOU HAVE FAITH THAT PALIN TRULY CARES ABOUT
ALASKANS BEING ABLE TO DRILL FOR OIL?
I would not give up on Governor Palin because she is great and I predict she
will make Alaska the largest producing oil state in the nation with small
independents making this happen also 1 predict Gov. Palin be President one
1
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day.
Daniel K. Donkel
Ph: 386-226-4344
Cell: 407-375-8500
Fax: 386-252-3703
ddonkelgcf 1 . rr . com
546 Rio Vista Ave.
Daytona Beach, Florida 32114
Original Message
From: "Bruce D Webb" <bwebb@aurorapower . com>
To: <ddonkel@cfl.rr.com>
Co: <sharon.leighow9alaska.gov>; <mike.nizich@alaska.gov>; "Governor Palin"
<sarah_palin@gov. state. ak.us>; <joe.balash@alaska.gov>; "Jim White"
<jimwhite@satx.rr.com>; "'Jim Gottstein'"
<James.B.Gottstein@gottsteinlaw.com>; "Rick in Fairbanks" <bluemax@gci.net>;
<nickstepoSginail . com>
Sent: Friday, July 11, 2008 1:45 PM
Subject: Hello, hello.... is anybody home?
> Dan,
>
>
>
> That was the Governor's auto response. I have received a dozen of
> them
> over
> the past year.
>
>
>
> Nice letter, but I am afraid it is being delivered to deaf ears. I
> starting to wonder what the Governor's agenda is, as she , and
2
am
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> particularly
> Joe Balash, have NEVER replied to me, and I sent Joe a message last
> week -
> asking him directly what his purpose was, because I have been
> including
> him
> in all the oil and gas e-mails that deal with the injustices being
> propogated in several departments. I seriously do not have any idea
> what
> his role in State government is. I made it a return receipt and
> "notify
> when read" e-mail. He got it, read it, and of course, ignored it.
> (attached) I offered to sit down with him over coffee and discuss his
> role,
> what he could do for me, and I would have asked him if there was any
> way I
> could help him. 1 wanted to know whether or not I was wasting his
> time by
> including him in all the e-mails. Apparently I am.
>
>
>
> Sarah is most likely devoting the majority of her time in justifying
> her
> AGIA legislation, which is now being countered not only by
> ConocoPhillips
> with the Denali proposal, but by Governor Knowles with a different
> approach,
> and Governor Hickel with yet another. The woes of the independents
> are
> insignificant in comparrison to what the majors are delivering and
> what a
> gas line would mean to Alaskans - it's sad but true. We just don't
> matter
> enough to be heard. All we can do is keep trying, unfortunately,
> after
> trying for so many years - we start sounding like fanatics - which
> adds to
> the administrations desire to ignore us.
>
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>
>
> This is especially frustrating for me, having served within the Stae
> for
> over 20 years, more than half of which in the Division of Oil and Gas.
> I
> have the unique experience of knowing the "process" from the inside
> looking
> out, and now - after almost four years of oil and gas consulting and
> managing the land and regulatory affairs for one of the only
> independents
> in
> Alaska still managing t survive - from the outside looking. I can
> point
> out
> a hundred deficiencies and ambiuities in State regulations that would
> be
> EASY to fix and make the "process" more fair and condusive for
> competition
> and exploration. The problem lies in that it serves no ones political
> agenda to change things. The administration (s) would rather focus
> their
> attention on "NEW" legislation and administrative process that will
> focus
> the spotlight on them and their prospective acheivements, instead of
> fixing
>,the old statutes and regulations that create and propogate the problems.
>
>
>
> In several discussions with you, Jim, Rick and others, I have come to
> the
> conclusion that if we want to change things, we are going to have to
> start
> a
> public awareness campaign and educate the people of Alaska. Only when
> we
> are able to bring these issues out in the open to the general public
> and
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> compete for the "spotlight" with AGIA. Denali, ACES, and the litany of
> other
> "important" issues, will we be noticed and taken seriously. Check out
> this
> website:
>
>
>
> http://www.state.ak.us/local/akpages/LEGISLATURE/ombud/standarz.htm
>
>
>
> There are 16 standards that the State Ombudsman uses to investigate
> complaints against state officials, departments and Divisions. I was
> in a
> meeting yesterday with the DCOM, DOG, F&G, DEC and COE. 12 of those
> 16
> standards were violated. Once a complaint is filed with the
> Ombudsman,
> they
> MUST investigate it, and publish it on their website. Perhaps it is
> time
> to
> start using the State's own system to bring these issues to the
> forefront -
> and everytime a complaint is filed, copy all the media agencies in the
> state... this would cost us nothing. More than half of these
> standards
> are
> relevant in the Corsair Unit Expansion Decision alone,
>
>
>
> Anyway, I have ranted anbout my disappointment with the administration
> enough. I hope the weather and view in Florida is making you smile.
>
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>
>
> Take care,
>
>
>
> -Bruce
>
>
>
>
>
> From: ddonkel@cfl.rr.com [raailto:ddonkel@cfl. rr.com]
> Sent: Friday, July 11, 2008 1:04 AM
> To: Kari Spencer; Sarah Palin; Governor Sarah Palin; Governor Palin;
> Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
> Cc: Jim Winegarner; Bob & Faith Warthen; Tom Walsh; Bill VanDyke; Stan
> Snyder; Pat Shaw; Senator_Thomas_Wagoner@legis. state. ak. us;
> Senator_Lyda_GreenSlegis. state. ak. us;
> Senator_Lesil_McGuire@legis. state. ak. us;
> Senator_Gary_Stevens@legis. state. ak. us;
> Senator_Charlie_Huggins@legis. state. ak. us;
> Senator_Bert_Stedman@legis. state. ak. us; Robert Pledger; Dorothy
> Pledger;
> David W. Lappi; joe.balashSalaska.gov; Stuart Doshi;
> rep. david.guttenberg@legis. state. ak. us; Kevin_Banks; Vladimir Katie;
> jimwhite; Rick Wagner; Jerry Hodgden; Bruce D. Webb; Lt. Gov. Parnell;
> David
> Boelens
> Subject: Re: Cowdery indicted on two corruption charges: FBI
> investigations
> into Alaska politics | adn.com
>
>
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>
> Dear Gov. Palin or Who ever replied. I hope this was not a computer
> responds
> you sent to my letter below!
>
>
>
> Why have I never received one responds from the Governor on these oil
> and
> gas matters after almost a hundred letters from me to help stop oil
> and
> gas
> corruption in Alaska and help cause fair competition in Alaska from
> small
> oil companies against the Majors?
>
>
>
> Have you reviewed your oil and gas lease sales history and have you
> noted
> that my "Danco" companies or I { DANIEL K. DONKEL ) have been one of
> Alaska's largest and longest ( since 1983 ) oil and gas lease
> customers in
> many Cook Inlet lease sales and on the North Slope?
>
>
>
> Have you also noted that I helped with others indirectly cause
> millions of
> barrels of new oil production in the Cook Inlet at Redoubt Shoals oil
> and
> gas field that created many Alaskan jobs and royalty and other
> valuable
> income to the State for benefit all Alaskans?
>
>
>
> Also, do you know I have supported, along with Rick Wagner and others,
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> Gov.
> Palin's efforts to help Alaska to be more oil and gas productive and
> have
> tried for decades to help increase oil and gas competition from the
> small
> oil and gas companies that have been apparently shut out of Alaska
> profit
> making business for decades by the State's subject oil and gas
> corruption
> or
> injustice?
>
>
>
> Can I ask one favor? If yes, then may I ask that Rick Wagner, Bruce D.
> Webb,
> Paul Craig, David Boelens, Jerry Hodgden, Jim White and me {if all
> are
> agreeable / others may be included if they are schedulable ) to meet
> with
> Gov. Palin to find solutions to this oil and gas corruption and bad
> oil
> and
> gas laws that has keep small oil companies and Alaskans from
> competition
> profitably for well over three decades?
>
>
>
> We are all small Alaskan oil men with well over one hundred year of
> combined
> Alaska oil and gas experience and we only want one hour to meet with Gov.
> Palin to talk about this subject corruption and how the small oil and
> gas
> competitors can benefit Alaska just as they do in Kansas and many
> other
> producing oil State's in the lower 48 and Canada.
>
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>
>
> May I respectfully ask for a meaningful and respectful response of a
> simple
> "yes" or "no" to have this group or any one from this group meet with Gov.
> Sarah Palin for one hour by phone or in person to help Alaskans and
> small
> oil companies drill and produce more oil and gas for our nation?
>
>
>
> Daniel K. Donkel
> Ph: 386-226-4344
> Cell: 407-375-8500
> Fax: 386-252-3703
> ddonkel@cfl.rr.com
> 546 Rio Vista Ave.
> Daytona Beach, Florida 32114
>
> Original Message
>
> From: Governor Sarah <mailto:governor@alaska.gov> Palin (GOV
> sponsored)
>
> To: ddonkel@cfl.rr.com
>
> Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2008 5:28 PM
>
> Subject: RE: Cowdery indicted on two corruption charges: FBI
> investigations
> into Alaska politics I adn.com
>
>
>
> Thank you for writing to Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. The concerns,
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> opinions, and/or information you have sent are important and valuable
> to
> the
> Governor. Although she is unable to respond to each and every email
> herself, your message has been received and is being reviewed by the
> appropriate staff person in this office who can best address your
> need,
> suggestion, or comment.
>
>
>
>
>
>
> .
>
>
> From: ddonkel@cfl.rr.com [mailto;ddonkel@cfl. rr.com]
> Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2008 1:22 PM
> To: Banks, Kevin R (DNR); Alfred James;
> irvin.t.joy@poa02.usace.army.mil;
> Chris Brecht; Danny S. Davis; Rick Wagner; Vladimir Katie; jimwhite;
> Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored); Palin, Sarah H (GOV); Paul L.
> Craig;
> Bruce D. Webb; David Boelens
> Cc: Senator_Thomas_Wagoner@legis. state. ak. us; Green, Lyda N (LAA) ;
> McGuire,
> Lesil L (LAA) ; Stevens, Gary L (LAA) ; Huggins, Charlie (LAA) ;
> Wielechowski,
> Bill (LAA); Stedman, Bert K (LAA.); Richard A. Fineberg; Vladimir
> Katie;
> Balash, Joseph R (GOV); James Gottstein; Jerry Hodgden
> Subject: Cowdery indicted on two corruption charges: FBI
> investigations
> into
> Alaska politics I adn.com
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>
>
>
> Dear Gov. Palin and Friends
>
>
>
> Please read the subject "BREAKING NEWS",
>
> "Cowdery indicted on two corruption charges: FBI investigations into
> Alaska
> politics" I adn.com
>
> Then read some solutions below. We want to give Gov. Palin and the
> Legislature information that can give reasons to allow small oil and
> gas
> companies to compete fairly in Alaska if new laws are passed ASAP! !
>
>
>
> What harm has all this corruption in Alaska politics done to Alaska's
> small
> oil and gas competitors over the last 14 year If Sen. John Cowdery was
> the
> GATE EOEEPER AS REPORTED IN Anchorage Daily News? I quote " He's had
> powerful
> positions in the Senate leadership, including Rules Committee
> chairman,
> serving as gatekeeper for which bills reach the full Senate for a vote."?
>
>
>
> If this is true THEN HOW WILL GOVERNOR PALIN IDENTIFY AND UNDO THE
> APPARENT
> HARM HE AND OTHERS DID TO ALASKA'S SMALL OIL AND GAS COMPETITORS
> UNLESS WE
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> ALL HELP GOV. PALIN AND LEGISLATURE NOW???
>
>
>
> In Alaska it has been reported by Dr. Paul Graig of Trading Bay Energy
> of
> Anchorage, that drilling permits are costing 76 time higher then the
> average
> cost in the lower 48 States and Canada!'. With all this corruption in
> Alaska
> politics it seems possible that those who have most all Alaska's oil
> and
> gas
> markets may have bribed certain Alaskan Legislators to make laws to
> keep
> the
> smaller competitors out so they can control the markets. Alaska oil
> and
> gas
> laws need to be like Kansas and now is the time to do it, so Alaska
> will
> be
> more productive and competitive. See this link below for details on Dr.
> Craig's Testomony to the Alaska Legislature,
> http : //www . legis . state . ak. us/basis/get_minutes_comm . asp?hse=H
> <http: //www. legis. state. ak.us/basis/get_minutes_comm.asp?hse=H&session
> =24&co
> mm=O!GSdate=20051121stime=1310>
> &session=24&coinm=O!G&date=20051121&time=1310
> .
>
>
>
> MAYBE Sen. John Cowdery HELPED BLOCK THE SENATE VERSION OF HB 53 AND
> OTHER ,
> BILLS IN ORDER TO KEEP THE SMALL COMPETITORS OUT OF ALASKA. MAYBE GOV.
> PALIN
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> CAN CONSIDER THE KANSAS MODEL FOR DRILLING PERMITS SO SMALL OIL AND
> GAS
> COMPANIES CAN DRILL FOR OIL WITHOUT THE IMPOSABLE RED TAPE AND
> PERMITTING
> COST THAT WE HAVE KEEPING SMALL OIL COMPANIES OOT OF ALASKA.
>
>
>
> I suggest Gov. Palin and staff talk with Jerry Hodgden the Alaskan and
> Kansas consulting Geologist to help Alaska consider the Kansas model,
> he
> can
> be reached at geodogs@coincast.net . I believe he would want to help
> consult
> with Governor Palin and other Alaskan leaders to adopt the Kansas
> legislation this next session at a fee The Alaska State Government can
> afford, please contact me if I can assist in any way possible.
>
>
>
> WHAT ARE YOOR THOUGHTS? THANKS, DANIEL K. DONKEL at ddonkelgcf 1 .rr .com
>
> please click on this link for the full story;
> http : //www . adn . com/news /politics/fbi/story/4 60986. html
>
>
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Friday, July 1 1 . 2008 6:27 PM
To: Colberg; Talis J (LAW)
Subject: Fw. KABATA
Just fyi on KABATA request that I made quite awhile ago... for them to give me a briefing
of where they are with the Knik project:
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
-Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Date: Sat, 12 Jul 2008 01:01:26
To: Leo Von Scheben<leo.vonscheben@alaska.gov>
Co: Randy Ruaro<randall.ruaro@alaska.gov>; M Nizich<mike.nizich@alaska.gov>; Frank
Bailey<ftb907@yahoo.com>; K Perry<kris.perry@alaska.gov>
Subject: KABATA
Hello Leo:
Whenever the KABATA folks want to give me a briefing on their progress, pis let me know
and we'll sit and hear them out. Frank Bailey is taking names for board replacements to
deal with Wuerch's resignation- he'll stay in touch with you as we get closer to naming
someone to fill that slot.
Also, keep your fingers crossed on AGIA passage and the accompanying appropriations
bill. Big budget for DOT and infrastructure improvements coming your way with affirmative
vote. Say your prayers.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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Unknown
From: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=KYPERRY]
Sent: Friday, July 1 1 , 2008 6:20 PM
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Subject: Tomorrow...
Is unscripted, although interactive so there may be questions - general in nature and
there will be oppotunity to weigh in on some polling (anonymously). The seating is as I
explained, but Susan said Governor's can come and go as necessary. Both centennial
sessions are recorded by CSPAN. The Gov's lunch tomorrow is for you and any family, no
staff and security. Clinton will be at lunch.
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Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
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Unicnown
Nizich, Michael A (GOV) [mike.nizich@alaska.gov]
Saturday. July 12, 2008 1 1:57 PM
Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Peny; Kristina Y (GOV); gov.palin@yahoo.com
Subject: RE: Kvie Hopkin s - ADN
So much for him not wanting to embarrass the Governor. Its so extremely apparent that it's ait about Walt.
He doesn't care how this affects her in the least. He's unfortunately doing the same thing he did when
Begich let him go, right to the press.
I have heard from a few folks regarding his email that he sent the cabinet and the feeling is that no matter
the situation and the reason for him being replacement his statement to the rest about not having access
and don't let it happen to you was so inappropriate, folks have taken offense to his statements.
From: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
Sent: Sat 7/12/2008 8:04 PM
To: Nizich, Mfchael A (GOV)
Subject: Kyle Hopkins - ADN
Mike-
I talked with the Daily News tonight about Walt, Kyle was really pushing for specific
reasons why Walt was let go. Apparently - Walt is telling reporters that he has all the
respect for the Governor but Is baffled as to why he was fired.
I stuck to the company line but Kyle wanted more. He asked me to ask you for more
details. I told him I would but didn't expect to get in touch with you tonight.
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communfcations Director
465-4031 Juneau
269-7450 Anchorage
240-7943 cell
9/18/2009
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Fw: DNR Media Release - Type 1 Fire Engines to California
Page 1 of 2
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Saturday, July 12. 2008 2:21 AM
To: Itwin; Tom E (DNR); Nizich; Michael A (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Leighow; Sharorj W (GOV)
Subject: Re: DNR Media Release - Type 1 Fire Engines to California
Thanks Tom. Amazing to consider Alaskans helping in this. It's very good!
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
From: "Irwin, Tom E (DNR)" <tom.irwin@alaska.gov>
Date: Fri, 11 Jul 2008 14:41:47 -0800
To: <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>; Nizich, Michael A (GOV)<mike.nizich@alaska.gov>; Perry,
Kristina Y (GOV)<kris.perry@alaska.gov>; Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
<sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
Subject: Fw: DNR Media Release - Type 1 Fire Engines to California
Fyi. In case you are asked, 4 major pieses of Ak fire equip in route to Ca. Also we now have over 500 firefighters
helping Ca.
— Original Message
From: picweb <picweb@dm^.state.ak.us>
To: DNR, Public Information Center Webmaster (DNR sponsored)
Sent: FriJul 11 11:17:35 2008
Subject DNR Media Release - T^pe 1 Fire Engines to California
«image001.giC»
MEDIA RELEASE
Alaska Department of Natural Resources
Tom Irwin, Commissioner
550 West 7th Ave., Suite 1400
Anchorage, Alaska 99501
907-269-8431
Public Information Center
550 West 7th Ave., Suite 1260
Anchorage, Alaska 99501
907-269-8400
DIVISION OF Forestry/Mat-Su Borough EMS
9/18/2009
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Fw: DNR Media Release - Type 1 Fire Engines to California Page 2 of 2
CONTACT: Matt Weaver/Patty Sullivan
RELEASE DATE: Jnfy 1 1, 2008
PHONE: 761-6233
745-9577
SUBJECT: Largest Mat-Su/Chugiak firefighting apparatus on the way to California
Today tbe National Interagency Command Center (NlCC) formally requested Type 1 structural fire engines from Alaska for
service in California's record breaking fire season. In response, the State Logistics Center in Fairbanks is coordinating the
transfer of four of the lat^est stnictural firefighting engines to Cal Fire.
Three of the trucks are being furnished by Mat-Su Emergency Sa^ices; the fourth is being fiimished by the Chugiak
Volunteer fire department. Each engme will be staffed by a complement of 3 Mat-Su and Chugiak firefighters. The State
Division of Forestry will be providing agency liaison Phillip Blydenburgh and mechanical support staff. Norm McDonald,
Mat-Su Area fire managemoit officer, states that this action shows terrific interagency cooperation. "To accomplish this
mission, the Division of Forestry, the Mat-Su Borough, Chugiak Volunteer Fire Department, FEMA, NICC, and the US
Forest Service aU had to play then- part". The engmes will be transported through Canada on trucks and the crews will be re-
united with tfaeir equipment in California.
These Type 1 engines are capable of carrying up to 1500 gallons of water and pumping at a rate of 1000 gallons a minute.
Chris Olsfflo, logistics coordinator of the Division of Forestry's Coastal Region, states that the power of this apparatus is the
ability to lay down a tremendous quantity of water in a very short time.
All of the engines will be used by Cal Fire for structure protection. As of July 10th, there are still 97 outstanding, un-fiUed
orders for structure protection engines for Calrfoniia.
# #END ##
9/18/2009
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Confidential-Legislature has shifted into political phase Page 1 of 1
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Saturday, July 12, 2008 9:42 AM
To: Rutherford; Marty K (DNR)
Cc: Nizich; Michael A (GOV); Goode; Kelly C (GOV); Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV);
iiwin; Tom E (DNR); Galvin; Patrick S (DOR)
Subject: Re: Confidential-Legislature has shifted into political phase
Got it. And sorry it's getting to this point! The sooner the better on the vote.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
From: "Rutherford, Marty K(DNR)" <marty.rutherford(gaIaska-gov>
Date: Sat, 12 Jul 2008 09:20.31 -0800
To: <gov.sarah(§yahoo.com>
CC: Nizich, Michael A (GOV)<mike.m'zich@aIaska.gov>; Goode, Kelly C (GOV)
<kelIy.goode@alaska.gov>; Balash, Joseph R (GOV)<joe.balash@alasfai.gov>; Perry, Kristina
Y (GOV)<kris.perry@alaska.gov>; Irwm, Tom E (DNR)<tom.uTvin@alaska.gov>; Galvin,
Patrick S (DOR)<patrick.galvin@alaska.gov>
Subject: Confidential-Legislature has shifted into political phase
Governor,
I just want to let you know that all the feedback the Gasiine Team is now receiving is that the legislative discussion
has shifted to politics and totally aw^ fix>m substance. While it is still important for us to present well in the
hearings, at the end of the day Aat will not determine the vote. What has now happened is the "trading" that is
occurring behind the scenes - energy relief monq^ as an exchange for AGIA votes. In fact one of the reasons both
&e House and Senate are delaying &e vote is that our opponents recognize they can use other issues to challenge
our AGIA support, and tihe longer things roll-out the more danger we are in of losing the votes.
Additionally, both bodies are now starting to jockey for leadership positions, which also complicates the situation.
For instance, we hear an important Bush Democrat wants to be Speaker, so he doesnt want to completefy irritate the
House Republicans. This could result m a change in his position on (he AGIA vote.
I draw this to your attention in order to emphasize that tiie discussion is now much more complicated. We will
continue to woHc all the issues and stay on top of things as best we can. And we will continue to be in touch with
you.
Thanks,
Marty
9/18/2009
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.cotn
Sent: Saturday, July 12. 2008 12:08 PM
To: K Perry Yahoo; Inwin; Tom E (DNR); Rutherford; Marty K (DNR); Frank Bailey
Cc: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: Re: your new ad (BB III)
Someone needs to publicize Scott's comments/sentiments, and give me the opportunity to counter
with concerns about Darfur and China, etc and their treatments of human beings.
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From: krisahdclark@yahoo.com
Date: Sat, 12 Jul 2008 20:04:12 +0000
To: Sarah Palin<gov.sarah@yahoo.com>; Tom E (DNR) lrwln<tom.inwin@alaska.gov>; Marty K
(DNR) Rutherford<many.rutherfbrd@alaska.gov>; frank baiiey<ftb907@yahoo.com>
CC: Sharon Leighow<sharon.leighow@aiaska.gov> ■'
Subject: Re: your new ad (BB III)
Wow! Good for Scott Tom/Marly, what can we do to help counter their efforts and set the record
straight? Rec'd another email today from Cindy Roberts. I've copied Sharon also so she can see what
is going and also help w/whatever needs helping.
Sent via BlackBeny by AT&T
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Date: Sat, 12 Jul 2008 19:55:45 +0000
To: Tom lrwin<tom.inwin@alaska.gov>; Marty Rutherford<marty.rulherford@alaska.gov>; K Perry
Yahoo<krisandclark@yahoo.com>; Frank Baitey<ftb907@yahoo.com>
Subject: Fw: your new ad (BB III)
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From: Scott Heyworth <heyworth@gci.net>
Date: Sat, 12 Jul 2008 11:11:23 -0800
To: Malcolm B Roberts<mbroberts@gci.net>; Walter J. Hickel<wjhickel@gci.net>; Bill Wfelker<bill-
wwa@ak.net>; mike kenny<mkenny@attalascom.net>; Mike Gallagher<mike@Iocal341 .com>
CC: Nick Stepovich<nstepo@hotmail.com>; Don Benson<dab@nhtiusa.com>; Kate
Lamal<kkl@gvea.com>; Robert Favretto<rcf@kenaichrysler.com>; Scott R
Heyworth<heyworth@gci.nefc»; <sullivans51@aol.com>; <patrick_galvin@revenue.state.ak.us>; Tom
lnvin<tom.irwin@alaska.gov>; Marty Rutherford<marty_rutherfbrd@dnr.state.ak.us>;
<joe_balash@gov.state.ak.us>; <marcia_davis@revenue.state.ak.us>
Subject: your new ad (BB III)
Malcolm and \A^lly,
I gave no permission to use my name in your new BB III ad. And I was never asked or contacted to
use it.
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As you well know, I am a solid advocate of the passage of AGIA!
I sent you another note just yesterday reaffirming that positioni
You can attempt to speak for 138,000 voters if you wish, but not for me.
AGIA did not even exist in 2002.
Now I see you have already sent this ad with my name in it to all the 60 Legislators.
I demand that you send out to ail of them IMMEDIATELY a retraction of my name in that ad with a true
explanation of my position stating you NEVER contacted me in any manner to use my name. And that I am
on the record many, many times as supporting AGIA's passage!
I will take all available immediate legal actions if you do not Today.
I am astonished that you and this new "splinter group" of BB II, forming something new called BackBone III
would use my name in such a manner when you and all members of BackBone It know t do not support a NO
vote on the AGIA legislation! I do not see Mayor Jim Whitakers's name in the YES column. And he has
been in favor of AGIA for sometime now.
Fix this immediately. You all are and have already caused me great harm no doubt
Sincerely,
Scott R. Heyworth.
p.s. Lord help if this AD is ever published with my name in it whatsoever. I am not nor have ever been any
party to BBIIL
9/18/2009
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Unknown
From: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) [/O=S0A/OU=FlRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=SWLEIGHOVy|
Sent: Saturday, July 12, 2008 5:20 PM
To: 'gov.sarahQyahoo.com'; Nizich; Michael A (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); •ftb907@yahoo.com'
Subject: timing
All,
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Sharon LeiQbow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
455-4031 Juneau
269-7450 Anchorage
240-7943 cell
8/24/2009
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Unknown
From: Leighcw, Sharon W (GOV) t/0=S0A/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GR0UP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=SVW.EIGH0W1
Sent: Saturday, July 12, 2008 4:25 PM
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Cc: Nizich; Michael A (GOV); Perry; Kristlna Y (GOV); flbQOTOyahoo.com'; •ckopp@ci.kenal.ak.us'
Subject: Kopp press release for your review
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
465-4031 Juneau
269-7450 Anchorage
240-7943 cell
8/26/2009
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Unknown
From: Rep. Mike Kelly [Representative Mike_Kelly@legis.state.ak.us]
Sent: Saturday, July 12, 2008 9:54 AM~
To: 'anctora@nushtel.net'
Cc: Hoffman; Lyman F (LAA); Edgmon; Bryce E (LAA); Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored);
Commissioner; DOT (DOT sponsored); Notti; Emil R (CED); Inwin; Tom E (DNR)
Subject: Re: West and Southwest Roads AND Energy Grids
I Hi, Nels. I'm with you 100%. You'll remember from our previous talk that I'm an incurable
! power guy. The News Miner chopped me off at 750 words or I'd have mentioned the T-lines
and mines you suggest, plus Rock Creek; and would have thrown in the Palmer-Glenallen-
Fairbanks T-line loop as well. If we do these things with our wealth instead of growing
Government, we will empower our grandchildren rather than putting or keeping them on
welfare. Please say Hi to Henry and Pearl and old Bouker if you see them. Thank you for
your thoughtful input. Exciting times. Mike
Original Message
From: Nels and Dorothy <andora@nushtel.net>
To: Rep. Mike Kelly
Cc: Sen. Lyman Hoffman; Rep. Bryce Edgmon; Governor Palin <Governor@gov. state. ak.us>;
dot.commissioner8alaska.gov <dot.cpmmissioner@alaska.gov>; Commissioner Emil Notti
<Emil_Notti@coinmerce. state. ak.us>; Commissioner Tom Irwin <tom.irwin@alaska.gov>
Sent: Sat Jul 12 07:18:53 2008
Subject: West and Southwest Roads AND Energy Grids
July 12, 2008
Dear Representative Kelly:
I pulled this out of your comment in the FBDNM. I comment below on your vision
statement .
i "Here's what I see:
i
• In 2010, standing on the west bank of the Nenana River, I can look across at the Healy
Clean Coal Plant and hear the coal-steam turbine spinning out 400 million low-cost
kilowatt hours to supply Interior Alaska homes and businesses.
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• In 2014, I see the new Nome road departing Interior Alaska as it stretches 500 miles to
our neighbors in Western Alaska.
• In 2020, I can look south to the Susitna River Hydroelectric project silently and
cleanly pumping more than 1,000 megawatts of zero-fuel-cost power into the Railbelt power
grid to light and power our homes and businesses.
What do you see?
Rep. Mike Kelly is a Fairbanks Republican representing House District 7."
My comments on your vision.
Thanks Rep. Kelly for that grand vision of what is needed. I hope you will target
the need for a road but ALSO an energy grid system that will carry low cost energy you
see being produced at the Healy Coal fired generator to communities outside of Fairbanks
to the West. Without low cost energy, no industry will be able to start up, much less
thrive .
I hope you also see a road AND an energy grid system connecting the Southwest
Alaska region with a road system and the Railbelt Energy Grid. The road and energy grid
system going Southwest should be in the state's planning mode as well as going West. A
grid connecting Southwest Alaska will encourage economic development and new industries
could be developed as you stated in your comment piece.
In 2020, I hope you also can see an energy grid system moving energy from the
Susitna Hydro project that will provide energy to the Soutwest Alaska portion of the
state. Again, without low cost energy, projects like Donlin and Pebble cannot get off the
ground .
I like your vision and hope your vision can include some of what I see that will
help all Alaskans. Since state dollars that belong to all of us will be used to develop
those energy and road projects, I would hope that you can support extending the grid
system to include those of us outside of the Railbelt .
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My best regards,
Nels Anderson, Jr.
Box 234
Dillingham, Alaska 99576
907-842-366
andoraSnushtel . net
PS - And for what its worth, and if my opinion means anything at all, I support
AGIA.
cc: Senator Lyman Hoffman, Representative Bruce Edgmon, Governor Sarah Palin,
Commissioner Leo von Scheben, Commissioner Notti
Commissioner Tom Irwin
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Saturday, July 1 2, 2008 1 1 ;54 PM
To: Tara L. Jollie
Cc: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: Re: Walt
I wish he'd taken the offer to better serve the state by better utilizing his talents and connections
with rural Alaska by accepting the ABC Board Ex Dir position- that way he'd be able to
concentrate on bootlegging and the horrendous problems caused by alcohol in our rural
conununities. He's chosen not to accept that role in state service, but instead to exit state service
entirely.
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From: "TaraL. Jollie" <leaddog@acsalaska.net>
Date: Sat, 12 Jul 2008 23:49:08 -0800
To: <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>; K Perry Yahoo<krisandclark@yahoo.com>; Ivy
personal<ivyfiye@yahoo.com>; frank bailey<flb907@yahoo.com>
Subject: Walt
All:
I read what is on the ADL webpage. I think Sharon's response so ^r is good. I expect to get calls come
Monday from the rural caucus and stakeholders in Rural Alaska and probably big native corps like AFN,
CIRI, all the BB's, Pribilofe, Interior and Northwest.
My stance is that it is not unusual for an Administration to change people out as the Govemor sees
appropriate to meet her goals for Alaska. Let me know if t need to say something different, tj
Tara Jollie
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!
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored) [govpalin@aIaska.gov]
Sent: Saturday, July 12, 2008 2:24 AM
To: Kate; John W (GOV); Perry; Krislina Y (GOV)
Cc: Mason; Janice L (GOV); Nizich; Michael A (GOV); Kelly; Russell T (GOV)
Subject: Re: Congressman Boehner's Alaska Trip
Janice- what about flying up to fairbanks immediately after Anchorage picnic to attend
this, is Saturday truly is best for them.
Original Message
From: John Katz <jwkatz@ALASKADC.org>
To: Palin, Sarah {GOV sponsored); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Cc: Mason, Janice L (GOV); Nizich, Michael A (GOV); Kelly, Russell T (GOV)
Sent: Fri Jul 11 11:42:08 2008
Subject: Congressman Boehner's Alaska Trip
I have made contact with the office of the House Minority Leader. The bottom line is that
the Governor is invited to have dinner with Mr. Boehner and his entourage Saturday (July
19th) or Sunday in Fairbanks.
The staff recommends Saturday, because the House members will not be as tired, and the
Governor could also offer some welcoming remarks. Sunday is less preferable for several
reasons.
I also asked whether the Governor could actually accompany the entourage to the North
Slope. The staff is checking with Mr. Boehner and will get back to me as soon as they
can.
Please advise whether either July 19th or 20th is a possibility. I will let you know as
soon as I hear about the North Slope portion of the trip.
P.S.
I understand that the Governor will meet with the Republican Challengers group on July
17th. So, there should be no conflict with Mr. Boehner's trip.
John W. Katz
Director of State/Federal Relations
and Special Counsel to the Governor
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jwkatz@alaskadc.org <mailto:jwkatz@alaskadc.org>
(202)624-5858
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Saturday, July 12, 2008 12:13 PM
To: K Perty Yahoo; rrwin; Tom E (DNR); Rutherford; Marty K (DNR); Frank Bailey
Cc: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: Re: your new ad (BB III)
I meant to mention the China comment (below) with a reference to Cindy Roberts' ridiculous gender-
referenced letter.
Sent from my BiackBerry device from Cellular One
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Date: Sat, 12 Jul 2008 20:08:21 +0000
To: K Penry Yahoo<krisandclark@yahoo.com>; Tom lnwin<tom.irwin@alaska.gov>; Marty
Rutherford<marty.rutherford@alaska.gov>; Frank Bailey<flb907@yahoo.com>
CC: Sharon Leighow<sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: your new ad (BB III)
Someone needs to publicize Scott's comments/sentiments, and give me the opportunity to counter
with concerns about Darfur and China, etc and their treatments of human beings.
Sent from my BlackBenry device from Cellular One
From: krisandclark@yahoo.com
Date: Sat, 12 Jul 2008 20:04: 12 +0000
To: Sarah Palin<gov.sarah@yahoo.com>; Tom E (DNR) lrwin<tom.inffin@alaska.gov>; Marty K
(DNR) Rutherford<marty.rutherford@alaska.gov>; frank bailey<ftb907@yahoo.com>
CC: Sharon Lei9how<sharon.te59how@alaska.9ov>
Subject: Re: your new ad (BB III)
Wow! Good for Scott. Tom/Marty, what can we do to help counter their efforts and set the record
straight? Rec'd another email today from Cindy Roberts. I've copied Sharon also so she can see what
is going and also help w/whatever needs helping.
Sent via BlackBeny by AT&T
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Date: Sat, 12 Jul 2008 19:55:45 +0000
To: Tom lnvin<tom.intfin@alaska.gov>; Marty Rutherfbrd<marty.rutterford@alaska.gov>; K Peny
Yahoo<krisandclaric@yahoo.com>; Frank Bajley<ftb907@yahoo.com>
Subject: Fw: your new ad (BB III)
Sent from my BlackBeny device from Cellular One
From: Scott Heyworth <heyworth@gci.net>
Date: Sat, 12 Jul 2008 11:11:23 -0800
To: Malcolm B Roberts<mbroberts@gci.net>; Walter J. Hickel<wjhickel@gci.net>; Bill Walker<biil-
wwa@ak.net>; mike kenny<mkenny@attalascom.net>; MikeGallagher<mike@local341.com>
CC: Nick Stepovich<nstepo@hotmail.com>; Don Benson<dab@nhtiusa.com>; Kate
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Lamal<kk!@gvea.com>; Robert Favretto<rcf@kenaichrysler.com>; Scott R Heyworth<heyworth@gcr.net>;
<suIlivans51@aol.com>; <patrick_galvin@revenue.state.ak.us>; Tom lrwin<tom.irwin@a!aska.gov>; Marty
Rutherford<marty_rutherforci@dnr.state.ak.us>; <joe_balash@gov.state.ak.us>;
<marcia_clavis@revenue.state.ak.us>
Subject: your new ad (BB ill)
Malcolm and Wally,
I gave no permission to use my name in your new BB III ad. And I was never asked or contacted to use it
As you well know, I am a solid advocate of the passage of AGIA!
I sent you another note iust yesterday reaffirming that position!
You can attempt to speak for 138,000 voters if you wish, but not for me.
AGIA did not even exist In 2002.
Now I see you have already sent this ad with my name in it to all the 60 Legislators.
I demand that you send out to all of them IMMEDIATELY a retraction of my name in that ad with a true
explanation of my position stating you NEVER contacted me in any manner to use my name. And that I am
on the record many, many times as supporting AGlA's passage!
I will take all available immediate legal actions if you do not Today.
I am astonished that you and this new "splinter group" of BB It, fomrung something new called BackBone ill
would use my name in such a manner when you and ail members of BackBone II know I do not support a NO
vote on the AGIA legislation! I do not see Mayor Jim Whitakers's name in the YES column. And he has
been in favor of AGIA for sometime now.
Fix this immediately. You all are and have already caused me great harm no doubt.
Sincerely,
Scott R. Heyworth.
p.s. Lord help if this AD is ever published with my name in it whatsoever. I am not nor have ever been any
party to BB IIL
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent Saturday, July 12. 2008 12:35 PM
To: Ruaro; Randall P (GOV)
Cc: Nizich; Michael A (GOV); Goode; Kelly C (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Kim; Anna C (GOV)
Subject: Re: Status update on resource rebate bill
Have tom/raarty seen this summary?
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From: "Ruaro, Randall P (GOV)" <randall.ruaro(^aIaska.gov>
Date: Sat, 12 Jul 2008 12:28:13 -0800
To: Sarah Palin<gov.sarah(gyahoo.com>
CC: Nizich, Michael A (GOV)<mike.nizich@aIaska.gov>; Goode, Kelly C (GOV)
<kelly.goode@alaska.gov>; Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)<kris.perry@alaska.gov>; Kkn, Anna C
(GOV)<anna.kim(galaska.gov>
Subject: Status update on resource rebate bill
Governor
Here is a status update from yesterday on the resource rebate bill, HB 4002.
Resource Rebate
House C & RA Schedule
This bill was schedule and brought up very briefly in House C & RA. Co-Chair Fairclough set out the
foltowing hearing schedule:
- July 1 5 @ 8:00 am in Juneau (1 hour to hear from Just myself and Jerry Burnett from
Revenue)
- July 17 @ 4:00 pm in Anchorage (Public testimony)
- July 22 @ 2:00 pm in Juneau (Testimony by invitation only)
- July 23 @ 10:00 am in Juneau (Public testimony)
Senate Finance Schedule
t
The Senate Finance committee is hearing 4 bills on July 15 @ 9:00 am, including the Senate version of
the resource rebate bill. This means we will have to present quickly at House C & RA and run upstairs.
(Kelly, can we check with Miles on Monday and see if he will move talk to Bert about moving this meeting
to 9:30 am? If they won't we will need to have someone else on prepared and on standby in Senate
Finance to present the resource rebate bill if I am still stuck in House C & RA Who would you suggest?)
Substantive Issues
Other than setting the schedule, Rep. Fairclough mentioned some legal issues that had been brought to
her attention by Rep. Lindsey Holmes. The two issues were:
(1) the Federal constitutional issue with residency periods for need-based welfare programs. (Which
is not what our resource rebate payment is); and
(2) whether the bill causes legal problems or issues with the pennanent fund? (VWiich we believe it
does not since none of the funding comes from the Pennanent Fund and we are setting up an
entirely different program)
Rep. Fairclough asked us to have LAW ready to answer these quesfions at the hearing on July 22. I told
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her we had already boked at the issues, but would be prepared to answer them at the next hearing. My sense is
democrats like Rep. Holmes and Rep. Gara want to change our bill to a needs based program. One way to try
and get leverage to do that is to poke at the structure of our bill and try to get leverage to amend it into a needs
based program. (Changing to a needs based program also happens to benefit a lot of their constituents) After
we answer this set of legal questions, these same folks will probably come up with some more. Their goal is to try
to find something that sticks or at least raises enough doubt that they gain votes for an amendment to a needs
based program. We can't prevent them from raising issues, but we will answer them.
I am working with Chris Poag, Mike Barnhill, and Mike Ford on the legal issues. We have a meeting to review
everything again this Tuesday. We will be ready to answer the questions on the record for Rep. Fairclough.
Next Steps
Since the LAW attorneys are usually off for the weekend, I am reviewing the research and the issues Rep.
Fairclough asked about 1 am also finishing up my opening statement. On Monday, 1 would also like to start
meeting with the individual members of the committee to review the bill and answer questions, and try to count
votes. (Kelly, can your office set up the meetings and would you like to come with me?) I am leaving the
organization of any public testimony on the bills up to the Legislative Office. My plan is to keep preparing, present
the best case possible to the committee, meet with tiiem, answer questions, and try fo count votes, and then do
the same thing at Finance, the House Floor, etc.
Comments from Legislators
One legislator mentioned to me yesterday fliat Rep. Chenault prefers just tacking the amount of the
resource rebate payment and motor fuel tax savings to everyone's permanent fiind and issuing one
check. Rep. Meyer was quoted in the ADN as saying:
"Kevin Meyer, an Anchorage Republican who serves as co-chairman on the House Finance Committee,
said short-term needs must be addressed while various alternative statewide energy projects get under
way. "The rebate, I look at it as a Band-Aid, and I think we need to do that now because that's something
Uiat can get to people fairly quickly," Meyer said. "I think tiie rebate, plus taking off 8 cents, are all things
that we can do now," he said. "It will help bridge the gap until we can get some of tiiese other tilings
done."
The negative comments being relayed to me are coming in from Senate Leadership, particularly Senator
Hoffman. Also, it is clear neither Speaker Harris or the Senate leadership are going to make Uie bill
process easy. Referrals to lower committees, having chairs drag out hearings over two weeks, and
scheduling hearings on top of each other are not helpful.
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Saturday. July 12, 2008 6:45 PM
To: Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Galvin; Patrick S (DOR); Rutherford; Marty K (DNR); Balash; Joseph R (GOV);
Nizich; Michael A (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Goode; Kelh^ (GOV); Rowland; Mindy B (GOV);
Bailey; Frank T (GOV)
Subject: Re: BackBone III flyer
Right on. Thank you so much. I appreciate your strength in this.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
From: "Irwin, Tom E (DNR)" <tom.irwin@alaska.gov>
Date: Sat, 12 Jul 2008 17:45:40 -0800
To: <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>; Galvin, Patrick S (IX)R)<patrick.galvin@aIaska.gov>;
Rutherford, Marty K (DNR)<marty jutherford(galaska.gov>; Balash, Joseph R (GOV)
<joe.balash@alaska.gov>; Niach, Michael A (GOV)<mike.nizich@aIaska.goV>; Perry, Kristina
Y (GOV)<kris.perry(galaska.gov>; Goode, Kelly C (GOV)<keIly .goode@alaska.gov>;
Rowland, Mindy B (GOV)<mindy .rowland@aJaska.gov>; Bailey, Frank T (GOV)
<frank.baiIey@alaska.gov>
Subject: Fw: BackBone III flyer
FYI.
Tom
Original Mess^e
From: Irwin, Tom E (DNR)
To: 'mroberts@gci.nef 'qnrDberts@gcijnet>; 'mal@gci.net' <mal@gcijiet>
Cc: Bunde, Con (LAA); Cowdeiy, John (LAA); Davis, Bettye J (LAA); Dyson, Fred (LAA); Ellis, Johnny (LAA);
Elton, Kim S (LAA); French, HoUis (LAA); Green, Lyda N (LAA); Hoffinan, Lyman F (LAA); Huggins. Charlie
(LAA); Kookesh, Albert (LAA); McGnire, Lesil L (LAA); Olson, Donny (LAA); Stedmaj, Bert K (LAA); Stevens,
Gary L (LAA); Thetriault, Gaie (LAA); Thcimas, Joe (LAA); Wagoner, Tom (LAA); Wielechowski, Bill (LAA);
Wilken, Gaiy R (LAA); Buch, Bob (LAA); Chenault, Mike (LAA); Cissna, Sharon (LAA); C<#iill, John (LAA);
Crawford, Hany (LAA); Dahlstrom, Nancy (LAA); Doll, Andrea (LAA); Doogan, Mike (LAA); Edgmon, Bryce E
(LAA); Fairclon^, Anna (LAA); Foster, Neal (LAA); Gara, Les (LAA); Gardner, Berta (LAA); Gatto, Carl O^^AA);
Gruenberg, Max F (LAA); Guttenberg, David (LAA); Harris, John (LAA); Hawker, Mike (LAA); Hohnes, Lindsey
(LAA); Johansen, Kyle B (LAA); Johnson, Craig W (LAA); Joule, Reggie (LAA); Kawasaki, Scott Jw (LAA);
Keller, Wes (LAA); Kelly, Mike (LAA); Kerttala, Beth (LAA); Ledoux, Gahrielle R (LAA); Lynn, Bob (LAA);
Meyer, Kevin G (LAA); Nelson, Mary (LAA); Nemnan, Mark A (LAA); Olson, Kurt E (LAA);
*jayramras@hotmail.com' <jayramras@iotmaiI.com>; Roses, Bob (LAA); Salmon, Woodie W (LAA); Samuels,
Ralph (LAA); Seaton, Paul (LAA); Stoltze, Bill (LAA); Thomas, Bill (LAA); 'rep.peggy.wils(Mi@legis.state.ak.us'
<rep.peggy.wilson@legis.state.ak.us>
Sent: Sat Jul 12 17:40:14 2008
Subject: BackBone III flyer
Governor Hickel & Malcohn,
It is with extreme disappointment that I send this email. I am speaking about the BackBone III flyer you just sent to
all 60 Alaska Legislators. And I know many other people share my indignation and disgust.
It is totally inappropriate to imply that good government doesn't allow for differing opinions. And it is totally wrong
to imply that the Palin Administration isn't working around the clock to protect the State of Alaska, and every
individual Alaskans" interests.
We are a state that has amazing potential, with many options avaflable to us. To suggest that choosing a gasline
option that diifers fix)m your vision is somehow corrupt is so wrong. And it ignores the reality - which is that we
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can do both projects! The AGIA project will allow an LNG option to proceed if there is maricet interest in doing so. Nothing
in AGIA limits the LNG interests.
It is beyond imagination and good taste that you have chosen to use individuals names as siq>porting your position without
first getting their permission, or who are regretfully not alive to have participated in the AGIA discussion.
Most of all, I am totally and irrevocably disgusted in the insinuation that Marty Rutherford or the Gasline Team has anything
but the highest standards in achieving what this state needs, which is a fair, open and transparent process. In fact you have
previously commended them for looking out for Alaska's interests. Now I can only that your definition of looking out for
Alaska's interests only means doing what you think is best.
Finally, 1 believe a public apology to Marty Rutherford and the Gasline Team is appropriate. They are the best people we
could have representing this state.
This a sad day,
Tom Irwin
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Saturday, July 12, 2008 1 1:34 PM
To: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: Re: WSJ Magazine
Thanks! I'll do that in the morning.
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From: "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)" <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
Date: Sat, 12 Jul 2008 22:30:58 -0800
To: <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
CC: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)<kris.perry@alaska.gov>
Subject: WSJ Magazine
Governor-
Just a reminder that Jen Murphy from the WSJ magazine would like a few minutes of your
time to talk about diet and exercise. She can be reached at 732-581-6813. Thanks
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
465-4031Juneau
269-7450Anchorage
240-7943 ceM
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Saturday, July 12, 2008 2:03 AM
To: Irwin; Tom E (DNR)
Subject: Re: Praying for you
Thanks so much Tom. My prayer for us and the state is that God has His way here. That we
don't miss His will and that we are given the wisdom, the strength and the favor to let
I Him work through us. Also, that the right people are put in place to usher in that will.
I Thank you for the Isaiah reminder!
[ He has richly blessed us and our endeavors. Thank you Tom.
I Original Message
1
From: Tom Irwin
To: Governor Sarah Pal in
Sent: Jul 12, 2008 4:06 AM
Subject: Praying for you
Governor,
I met with Senator Dyson today. It was a real blessing and encouragement to me. God
knew that I needed Fred's visit. Fred prayed for both of us, and reminded me that we are
a part of God's plan.
I want to provide that same encouragement and blessing to you. Tonight Sharon and I
again prayed that God would bless you richly as Governor and the he would bless you and
your family beyond measure.
I really praise God for you.
God's promise:
Isaiah 41:10 (NIV)
...I will strengthen you and help you. I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Saturday, July 12, 2008 1 1:51 PM
To: Nizich; Michael A (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Cc: Frank Bailey; Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: Walt
Posted on ADN website is his "fired" statement. Wish he had chosen to take the offer to
serve the state in a better capacity for him- the bootlegging concentration through ABC
position. Should we include that in presser now? I don't like his comment that "her new
direction will be communicated in time". It's really not the best thing to have his
communication to the public sound like it sounded in his departure memo.
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Unknown
From: gov.sairah@yahoo.com
Sent: Saturday, July 12, 2008 1 1:59 PM
To: Tara L Jollie; Nizich; Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: Re: Walt
It's a personnel matter, though Tara, so despite what he may say to the public... it's a personnel
matter and no need to comment. I'll ask Mike to chime in iffiather comment for you to relay is
necessary. Thanks!
Sent from my BlackBerry device fiom Cellular One
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Date: Sun, 13 Jul 2008 07:54:23 +0000
To: Tara L. Jollie<leaddog@acsalaska.net>
CC: Sharon Leighow<sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: Walt
I wish he'd taken tiie offer to better serve the state by better utilizing his talents and connections
with rural Alaska by accepting the ABC Board Ex Dir position- that way he'd be able to
concentrate on bootlegging and the horrendous problems caused by alcohol in oiir rural
communities. He's chosen not to accept that role in state service, but instead to exit state service
entirely.
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From: "Tara L. Jollie" <Ieaddog@acsalaska.nel>
Date: Sat, 12 Jul 2008 23:49:08 -0800
To: <gov.sarah(gyahoo.com>; K Perry Yahoo<krisandclark@yahoo.com>; Ivy
personal<ivyfrye@yahoo.com>; frank bailey<ftb907@yahoo.com>
Subject: Walt
All:
I read what Is on the ADL webpage. I think Sharon's response so fer Is good. I expect to get calls come
Monday from the rural caucus and stakeholders in Rural Alaska and probably big native corps tike AFN,
CIRJ, all the BB's, Pribltofe, Interior and Northwest.
My stance is that it is not unusual for an Administration to change people out as the Governor sees
appropriate to meet her goals for Alaska. Let me know if I need to say something different fl
Tara Jollie
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From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Balash, Joseph R (GOV) [/0=SOAraU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GR0UP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=JRBALASH1
Saturday, July 12, 2008 6:13 PM
Perry; Kristlna Y (GOV); 'gov.sarahigyahoo.com'
Nizich; Michael A (GOV)
Re: Email
Dillon has already posted it.
Original Message
From: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
To: ExternalEmailgsp
Cc: Nizich, Michael A (GOV); Balash, Joseph R (GOV)
Sent: Sat Jul 12 17:55:00 2008
Subject: Email
Just spoke to Joe and he said he has already heard from at least a half dozen legislators
that were appreciative of your email letter to Malcolm.
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From: Peny, Kristina Y (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=KYPERRY]
Sent: Saturday, July 12, 2008 5:55 PM
To: *gov.sarah@yahoo.conn'
Cc: Nizich; Michael A (GOV); Balash; Joseph R (GOV)
Subject: Email
Just spoke to Joe and he said he has already heard from at least a half dozen legislators
that were appreciative of your email letter to Malcolm.
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Unknown
From: Ifwin, Tom E (DNR) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=TEIRWIN]
Sent: Saturday, July 12, 2008 5:46 PM
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'; Galvin; Patrick S (DOR); Rutherford; Marty K (DNR); Balash; Joseph
R (GOV): Nizich; Michael A (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Goode; Kelly C (GOV); Rowland;
Mindy B (GOV); Bailey; Frank T (GOV)
Subject: Fw: BackBone III flyer
FYI.
Tom
Original Message
From: Irwin, Tom E (DNR)
To: 'mroberts@gci.net' <mroberts@gci.net>; 'mal@gci.net' <mal@gci.net>
Co: Bunde, Con (LAA) ; Cowdery, John (lAA); Davis, Bettye J (LAA) ; Dyson, Fred (LAA) ;
Ellis, Johnny (LAA) ; Elton, Kim S (LAA) ; French, Hollis (LAA) ; Green, Lyda N (LAA) ;
Hoffman, Lyman F (LAA); Huggins, Charlie (lAA) ; Kookesh, Albert (LAA); McGuire, Lesil L
(LAA); Olson, Donny (LAA); Stedman, Bert K (LAA); Stevens, Gary L (LAA); Therriault, Gene
(LAA); Thomas, Joe (LAA); Wagoner, Tom (LAA); Wielechowski, Bill (LAA); Wilken, Gary R
(LAA); Buch, Bob (LAA); Chenault, Mike (LRA) ; Cissna, Sharon (LAA); Coghill, John (LAA);
Crawford, Harry (LAA); Dahlstrom, Nancy (LAA); Doll, Andrea (LAA); Doogan, Mike (LTiA) ;
Edgmon, Bryce E (LAA) ; Fairclough, Anna (LAA) ; Foster, Neal (LAA) ; Gara, Les (LAA) ;
Gardner, Berta (LAA); Gatto, Carl (LAA); Gruenberg, Max F (LAA); Guttenberg, David (LAA);
Harris, John (LAA); Hawker, Mike (LAA); Holmes, Lindsey (LAA); Johansen, Kyle B (LAA);
Johnson, Craig W (LAA); Joule, Reggie (LAA); Kawasaki, Scott Jw (LAA); Keller, Wes (LAA);
Kelly, Mike (LAA); Kerttula, Beth (LAA); Ledoux, Gabrielle R (LAA); Lynn, Bob (LAA) ;
Meyer, Kevin G (LAA); Nelson, Mary (LAA); Neuman, Mark A (LAA); Olson, Kurt E (LAA);
'jayramras@hotmail.com' <jayramras@hotmail.cora>; Roses, Bob (LAA); Salmon, Woodie W (LAA);
Samuels, Ralph (LAA); Seaton, Paul (LAA); Stoltze, Bill (LAA); Thomas, Bill (LAA);
' rep. peggy.wilsonSlegis. state. ak. us' <rep.peggy.wilsoneiegis. state. ak.us>
Sent: Sat Jul 12 17:40:14 2008
Subject: BackBone III flyer
Governor Hickel & Malcolm,
It is with extreme disappointment that I send this email. I am speaking about the
BackBone III flyer you just sent to all 60 Alaska Legislators. And I know many other
people share my indignation and disgust.
It is totally inappropriate to imply that good government doesn't allow for differing
opinions. And it is totally wrong to imply that the Palin Administration isn't working
around the clock to protect the State of Alaska, and every individual Alaskans' interests.
We are a state that has amazing potential, with many options available to us. To suggest
that choosing a gasline option that differs from your vision is somehow corrupt is so
wrong. And it ignores the reality - which is that we can do both projects 1 The AGIA
project will allow an LNG option to proceed if there is market interest in doing so.
Nothing in AGIA limits the LNG interests.
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It is beyond imagination and good taste that you have chosen to use individuals names as
supporting your position without first getting their permission, or who are regretfully
not alive to have participated in the RGIA discussion.
Most of all, I am totally and irrevocably disgusted in the insinuation that Marty
Rutherford or the Gasline Team has anything but the highest standards in achieving what
this state needs, which is a fair, open and transparent process. In fact you have
previously commended them for looking out for Alaska's interests. Now I can only that
your definition of looking out for Alaska's interests only means doing what you think is
best.
Finally, I believe a public apology to Marty Rutherford and the Gasline Team is
appropriate. They are the best people we could have representing this state.
This a sad day,
Tom Irwin
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Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) {govemor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Saturday, July 12, 2008 5:1 1 PM
To: coIeen@gci.net
Subject: RE: Other
Thank you for writing to Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. The concerns, opinions, and/or
information you have sent are important and valuable to the Governor. Although she is
unable to respond to each and every email herself, your message has been received and is
being reviewed by the appropriate staff person in this office who can best address your
need, suggestion, or comment .
Original Message
From: WebMaiiegovweb.alaska.gov [mailto:WebMail@govweb.alaska.gov]
Sent: Saturday, July 12> 2008 10:49 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin {GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Coleen Mielke
address: 8485 North Wasilla Fishhook Road Wasilla AK 99654
MESSAGE:
Dear Governor,
I am a life long Alaskan as are my children and grandchildren. We have lived in Wasilla
for 30 years. 1 am writing to you because I get the distinct feeling that you are going to
publicly endorse Ted Stevens in the upcoming election. I know that you are obliged to do
so for the Republican party sake, but I humbly ask you to reconsider. Not only is he
under investigation for serious crimes, but he's basically too old. We need some youthful
representation for Alaska and it needs to begin now; if Ted Stevens is re-elected, he will
be nearly NINETY at the end of his term. While he is physically energetic. . .emotionally he
is old and cranky. I won't get into my feelings about his legal issues, or the fact that
we only see him in Alaska for election year photo opportunities) . . . however,
PLEASE for the sake of a young vital Alaskan population, lets get someone in the
Senate that can represent us in the long run. Mr. Stevens has done wonders for our state,
but it's time he retires. I'm n
ot asking that you endorse anyone in particular, but PLEASE think twice before you endorse
Ted Stevens .
Thanks ,
PRA GSP01 0020740
Coleen
cbleenSgci .net
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Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Perry, Kristina Y (GOV) [/0=S0A/0U=F1RST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=KYPERRY]
Saturday, July 12, 2008 2:43 PM
'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Nizich; Michael A (GOV)
DPS
Governor,
I spoke w/Mike, Walt did not accept the position. Sharon is working on a release for your
review.
Kris
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Unknown
From: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV) {/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=KYPERRY]
Sent: Saturday, July 12. 2008 1:30 PM
To: •gov.sarah@yahoo.c(»n'
Subject: Re: TcHiight
No, it's an informal mix and mingle "grazing" event as Susan relayed to me. Also, the 6:30
event at Liberty Center is for family also.
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
To: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Sent: Sat Jul 12 13:18:56 2008
Subject: Re: Tonight
Does the dinner start right at 7? The girls want to walk to Macys in about 40 minutes.
Original Message ~
From: K Perry
To: Governor Sarah Palin
Sent: Jul 12, 2008 5:11 PM
Subject: Tonight
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm: Private tour for Governors of the new Liberty Bell Center (this is the
only Liberty Bell Center event I ' ve found in the program) .
7:00 - 10:00 pm: Centennial Celebration at National Constitution Center (all attendees)
Mix & mingle w/ dinner.
Optional walking tour of the Lights of Liberty after dinner.
Please let me know what time you'd like the car to be ready to depart.
Thanks,
Kris
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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Unknown
From: gov.palin@yahoo.com
Sent: Sunday. July 13, 2008 12:03 AM
To: Nizich; Michael A (GOV); Leighow^ Sharon W (GOV)
Cc: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Re: Kyle Hopldns - ADN
I haven't seen his memo to the cabinet and at this point I don't even want to. If his intention is to
make it public then I am extremely disappointed in his action - especially when he'd been offered
a more appropriate job assigrmient so he could help serve the state in a different capacity.
From: "Nizich, Michael A (GOV)" <mikeJiizich@alaska.gov>
Date: Sat, 12 Jul 2008 23:57:13 -0800
To: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)<sharon.leighow@aIaska.gov>
CC: Perry, Kristina Y (GOy)<kris.perry@alaska.gov>; <gov.paIin@yahoo.com>
Subject: RE: Kyle Hopkins - ADN
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
So much for him not wanting to embarrass the Governor. Its so extremely apparent that it's all about Walt.
He doesn't care how this affects her in the least. He's unfortunately doing the same thing he did when
Begich let him go, right to the press.
I have heard from a few folks regarding his email that he sent the cabinet and the feeling is that no matter
the situation and the reason for him being replacement his statement to the rest about not having access
and dont let it happen to you was so inappropriate, folks have taken offense to his statements.
From: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
Sent: Sat 7/12/2008 8:04 PM
To: Nizfch, Michael A (GOV)
Subject Kyle Hopkins - ADN
Mike-
I talked with the Daily News tonight about Walt. Kyle was really pushing for specific
reasons why Walt was let go. Apparently - Wait is telling reporters that he has all the
respect for the Governor but is liaffled as to why he was fired.
I stuck to the company line but Kyle wanted more. He asked me to ask you for more
details. I told him I would but didnt expect to get in touch with you tonight.
Sharon leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy CdmiTiunications Director
465-4031 Juneau
269-7450 Anchorage
240-7943 cell
9/18/2009
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Unknown
From: Uoyd, Denby S (DFG) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=DSLLOYD]
Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2008 3:54 AM
To: gov.palin@yahoo.conn
Subject: RE: Confidential Fw: Personnel
Thank you Govennor. DL.
From: gov.palin@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.palin@yahoo.com]
Sent: Sun 7/13/2008 1:12 AM
To: Uoyd, Denby S (DFG)
Subject: Confidential Fw: Personnel
Denby - fyi on Walt, and I believe you'D enjoy working with Chuck:
Original Message — -
From: gov.palin@yahoo.com
Date: Sim, 13 M 20 0807:34:16
To: Seanpersonal2< jPrivileged or Per^
Subject: Personnel
We're replacing Walt with Chuck Kopp from K^ai. It's all good. Except we adced Walt to move to the ABC Board
Ex Dir position so he could utilize his talents and connections with Rural Ak and help address the bootlegging
problem (leading to horrendous oflier problems) in our villages... he said no to tibat offer. Chuck starts on Monday.
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent Sunday, July 13, 2008 12:16 AM
To: Tara L. Joilie
Cc: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: Re: Walt
Thank you Tara. I wish, too, he wouldn't have interpretted this as a "demotion" offer.
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From: "TaraL. Joilie" <leaddog@acsaIaska.net>
Date: Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:13:50 -0800
To: <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
CC: 'Sharon Leighow'<sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
Subject: RE: Walt
I understand that. Sometimes one's ego or pride gets in the way of the higher mission, iil<e going from
Commissioner to Director and the impression that it is a demotion. In that case, it is about ttie person and
not the mission.
As part of your administration, t say we must keep our eye on the ball and do what" s best for Alaskans. I
don't want this situation to affect the vote on the energy bill. I want to stay focused on the gas line and
Alaska's future economy! If I can help, let me know.
I just know Kookesh will be calling me first thing Monday morning, tj
— Original Message —
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent: Saturday, July 12, 2008 11:54 PM
To: Tara L Joilie
Cc: Sharon Leighow
Subject: Re: Walt
I wish he'd taken the offer to better serve the state by better utilizing his talents and
connections with rural Alaska by accepting the ABC Board Ex Dir posititm- that way
he'd be able to concentrate on bootlegging and the horrendous problems caused by
alcohol in our rural communities. He's chosen not to accept that role in state service, but
instead to exit state service entirely.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
From: "Tara L. Joilie" <leaddog@acsalaskajiet>
Date: Sat, 12 Jul 2008 23:49:08 -0800
To: <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>; K Perry Yahoo<krisandcIark@yahoo.com>; Ivy
personaI<ivyfiye@yahoo.com>; frank bailey<ftb907@yahoo.com>
Subject: Walt
All:
9/18/2009
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I read what is on the ADL webpage. I think Sharon's response so far is good. I expect to get calls come
Monday from the rural caucus and stakeholders in Rural Alaska and probably big native corps like AFN,
CIRI, all the BB's, Pribilofe, Interior and Northwest.
My stance, is that it is not unusual for an Administration to change people out as the Governor sees
appropriate to meet her goals for Alaska. Let me know if 1 need to say something different, tj
Tara Jollie
9/18/2009
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Unknown
From: gov.palin@yahoo.com
Sent: Sunday, July 13,2008 7:41 AM
To: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: Fw: summary of ADNs 4 gasline pes
Where's Faircount's explanation via letter to the editor so we can shut ixp f^an finally?
From: Ivy Frye <ivy&ye@yahoo.com>
Date: Sun, 13 Jul 2008 08:19:32 -0700 (PDT)
To: Sarah Palin<gov.palin@yahoo.com>; Kris Peny<krisandclark@yahoo.com>; Frank
Bailey<ftb907@yahoo.com>
Subject: summary of ADNs 4 gasline pes
The ADN ran 4 gas pipeline/energy plan compass pieces in their Sunday addition written by:
Gregg Erickson, Pagan, and Halcro. The fourth was the ADN editorial. Aftre the simunary I
included the link for you guys.
ADN Editorial: The bottom line was With TransCanada's bid, the state has a strong card for
getting what Alaska needs in the gas line game. This is no time to give that card up." Very
positive piece. They write Ihat they disagree with former Gov Knowles proposal to suspend
AGIA saying it would work against the interest of Alaskans.
httpy/www.adn.com/opinion/storv/463266.html
Erickson: He's praising the governor for her energy rebate plan. He agrees the payments
represents a distribution of Alaskas resource wealth, and then goes thru some arguments from
legislators: Doogan says the resources are commonly, not individually owned; Gara says we
shouldnt give a divided to rich Alaskans (we could point out its optional to accept the rebate);
lastly, he says some legislators dont see an end to giving out the rebate on an annual basis. He
concludes with saying that Palins plan is better than any political alternative, and legislators
should get over their fear of letting go of control of state resources.
http://www.adn.com/opinion/storv/463270.html
Fagan: Pagan continues to write crap. This piece is about what he calls the list of all of the
blunders of the administration and campaign. His list includes: Wasilla Chamber debate when
the governor said shed favor Wasilla; demonizing the former Mat-Maid board and then replacing
them all; a joint appearance by the governor and Tom Irwin on Pagans show when the governor
said she was negotiating w producers and Tom said the state was not; the govanor on the
Pocarro show sa)dng ACES creates an atmosphere of investment; the governor using the word
competition to describe agia; the governor calls the denali project an 1 1 pg PowerPoint
presentation; the governor accuse oil companies of warehousing our gas; the governor declares
Pt Thompson is no longer needed to build a pipeline. He ended with saying the ultimate
deception was crafting a carefully worded op-ed last week re: statehood book. He says he talked
with the PL publishing company and they said they worked closely with the administration.
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Im happy to work with Sharon, Frank, Tom, etc on tracking down what was actually said during
these various appearances to correct his untruths point by point.
http://www.adn.com/opinion/storv/463268.html
Halcro: Halcro pc is on rah rah policy making. To try and discredit the in-state plan he used a
quote from Doogan from last week, "As I understand it, what's different between today and the
day before there was a press conference is that there has been the announcement of a partnership
that has yet to be formed, to ship gas that has yet to be discovered in what seems to be the wrong
direction, in a pipeline that has yet to be built and details will follow.
Halcro chooses not to mention that Doogan went on to commend the governor for trying to find
a solution to the energy crisis, and for supportiog an in-state line where Akns get gas first.
He also tries to discredit the argument that the TC plan is an insurance policy that keeps the
producers honest. He writes that Pat Galvin said if a future legislature adopts new tax rules or
fiscal certainty to move a gas pipeline forward and Denali also moves forward it will trigger the
treble damages clause and the sate would be forced to pay TC more than $100 million. Halcro
calls it the Thelma and Louise insurance policy. We join hands with TC and it ensures we drive
off the cliff.
http://www.adn.com/opinion/storv/463269.html
I copied and pasted the entire article to Pat, Tom, and Marty to review, and copied Sharon.
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Unknown
From: Nizich, Michael A (GOV) [mike.nizich@alaslca.gQv]
Sent: Sunday, July 1 3, 2008 12:29 AM
To: gov.paiin@yahoo.com
Subject: RE: Kyle Hoplcins - ADN
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
From: gov.palin@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.palin@yahoo.com]
Sent: Sun 7/13/2008 12:09 AM
To: Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Cc: K Perry Yahoo
Subject: Re: Kyle Hopkins - ADN
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
From: "Nizich, Michael A (GOV)" <mike.nizich(gaIaska.gov>
Date: Sat, 12 Jul 2008 23:57:13 -0800
To: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)<sharon.leighow(galaska.gov>
CC: Peny, Kristina Y (GOV)<kris.perry@alaska.gov>; <gov.palin@yahoo.com>
Subject: RE: Kyle Hopkins - ADN
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
So much for him not wanting to embarrass the Governor. Its so extremely apparent that it's all about Walt.
He doesn't care how this affects her in the least. He's unfortunately doing the same thing he did when
Begich let him go, right to the press.
I have heard from a few folks regarding his email that he sent the cabinet and the feeling Is that no matter
the situation and the reason for him being replacement his statement to the rest about not having access
and don't let it happen to you was so inappropriate, folks have taken offense to his statements.
From: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
Sent Sat 7/12/2008 8:04 PM
To: Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Kyle Hopkins - ADN
Mike-
I talked with the Daily News tonight about Walt. Kyle was really pushing for specific
reasons why Walt was let go. Apparently - Walt is telling reporters that he has all the
respect for the Governor but is baffled as to why he was fired.
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I stuck to the company line but Kyle wanted more. He asked me to ask you for more details,
told him I would but didn't expect to get in touch with you tonight.
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
465-4031 Juneau
269-7450 Anchorage
240-7943 cell
9/18/2009
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Unknown
From: Colberg, Talis J (LAW) t/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=TJCOLBERGl
Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2008 1 1 :42 AM
To: 'gov.palln@yahoo.com'
Subject: Re: Personnel
Dear governor palin. My sights are set on the 09 marathon as per instructions. TALIS.
Original Message
From: gov.palin@yahoo.com <gov.palin@yahoo.com>
To: Colberg, Talis J (LAW)
Sent: Sun Jul 13 09:45:09 2008
Subject: Re: Personnel
At least you're out there. I drag ray gasping lungs out on the trails maybe twice a week
lately - and that's a good week.
I admire you! And still look forward to your completion of the '09 Mayors Marathon.
From: "Colberg, Talis J (LAW)" <talis.colberg@alaska.gov>
Date: Sun, 13 Jul 2008 09:36:01 -0800
To: <gov.palin@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Personnel
I don't want talk about it.
Original Message
i From: gov.palin6yahoo.com <gov.palin@yahoo.com>
! To: Colberg, Talis J (LAW)
j '
i Sent: Sun Jul 13 09:18:28 2008
,; Stibject: Fw: Personnel
■i I was thinking 10k. . .
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!
So was your time under 18?!
Original Message
From: gov.palin@yahoo.coin
Date: Sun, 13 Jul 2008 17:17:18
To: Talis Colberg<talis.colbergealaska.gov>
Subject: Re: Personnel
Under 48?! !!
Original Message
From: Talis Colberg
To: Sarah's Personal Email
Sent: Jul 13, 2008 1:02 PM
Subject: Re: Personnel
Thankyou. Mike Nizich and frank Bailey had filled me in. Do not look at the talkeetna
moose dropping 5k results. Must be a typo on my time. TALIS.
Original Message
From: gov.palin8yahoo.com <gov.palin@yahoo.com>
To: Colberg, Talis J (LAW)
Sent: Sun Jul 13 00:37:58 2008
Subject: Fw: Personnel
Fyi on Walt
Original Message
From: gov.palinSyahoo.com
Date: Sun, 13 Jul 2008 07:34:16
To: Sean personal2<p
Subject: Personnel
Privileged or Personal
PRA GSP01 0020753
We're replacing Walt with Chuck Kopp from Kenai. It's all good. Except we asked Walt to
move to the ABC Board Ex Dir position so he could utilize his talents and connections with
Rural Ak and help address the bootlegging problem (leading to horrendous other problems)
in our villages... he said no to that offer. Chuck starts on Monday.
PRA GSP01 0020754
Unknown
From: Irwin, Tom E (DNR) {/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GR0UP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=TEIRWIN1
Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2008 1 1 :28 AM
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Subject: ¥w. An apology and the revised ad
Fyi
Original Message
From: nibroberts@gci.net <itibroberts@gci.net>
To: Rutherford, Marty K (DNR)
Cc: Irwin, Tom E (DNR)
Sent: Sun Jul 13 11:08:31 2008
Subject: An apology and the revised ad
Dear Marty and the gasline team:
In an ad titled "AlasJca? or Canada?" we listed those known for their support of a cross-
Canada gasline.
After sending an advance copy to legislators, it was pointed out that including "The
Corrupt Bastards Club" implied that others.
including you, are corrupt. That was not intended, and we apologize. That reference has
been deleted from the newspaper
version of the ad (see attached) .
Malcolm Roberts, coordinator. Backbone III
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Unknown
I
From: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=RHUGHES]
Sent: Sunday, July 13. 2008 10:21 AM
To: 'gov.palin@yahoo.com'
Subject: Re: Confidential Fw: Personnel
PS, I look forward to sharing with you how things went in SE, Governor. I'd like to meet
with you to tell you about it.
Original Message
From: gov.palin@yahoo.com <gov.palin@yahoo. com>
To: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
Sent: Sun Jul 13 01:01:04 2008
Subject: Confidential Fw: Personnel
Rosanne- You'll like Chuck Kopp, he's an awesome guy! See below:
Original Message
From: gov.palin@yahoo.com
Date: Sun, 13 Jul 2008 07:34:16
To: Sean personai2< jPrivj|eged o r P ersonaTlf ^
Subject: Personnel
We're replacing Walt with Chuck Kopp from Kenai. It's all good. Except we asked Walt to
move to the ABC Board Ex Dir position so he could utilize his talents and connections with
Rural Ak and help address the bootlegging problem {leading to horrendous other problems)
in our villages — he said no to that offer. Chuck starts on Monday.
PRA GSP01 0020756
Unknown
From: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV) [rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov]
Sent: Sunday, July 13. 2008 10:18 AM
To: gov.palin@yahoo.com
Subject: Re: Confidentid Fw. Personnel
Wow, Governor, I look forward to meeting him!
Original Message
From: gov.palin@yahoo.com <gov. pa linS yahoo. com>
To: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
Sent: Sun Jul 13 01:01:04 2008 .
Subject: Confidential Fw: Personnel
Rosanne- You'll like Chuck Kopp, he's an awesome guy! See below:
Original Message
From: gov.palin@yahoo,com
Date: Sun, 13 Jul 2008 07:34:16
To: Sean personai2< Privileged or Personal ^>
Sub j ect : Personnel
We're replacing Walt with Chuck Kopp from Kenai. It's all good. Except we asked Walt to
move to the ABC Board Ex Dir position so he could utilize his talents and connections with
Rural Ak and help address the bootlegging problem (leading to horrendous other problems)
in our villages... he said no to that offer. Chuck starts on Monday.
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Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sunday. July 13. 2008 2:26 PM
Ruaro; Randall P (GOV): Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Nizich; Michael A (GOV)
Re: Draft release fornew DPS commissioner
Importance: High
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Sent jfrom my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From: gov.sarah(^yahoo.com
Date: Sun, 13 M 2008 22:17:03 +0000
To: Randy Ruaro<randall.ruaro@alaska.gov>; Sharon Leighow<sharon.leighow(galaska.gov>;
K Perry<kris.perry@alaska.gov>
CC: M Ni2ich<mike.nizich(galaska.gov>
Subject: Re: Draft release for new DPS commissioner
I think it's great If anyone has anything else, that's fine... but it looks to me like it's good to go.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
Prom: "Ruaro, Randall P (GOV)" <randall.niaro@alaska.gov>
Date: Sun, 13 Jul 2008 13:23:27 -0800
To: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)<sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
CC: Sarah Palin<gov.sarah@yahoo.com>;Niach, Michael A (GOV)<mike.razich(^aIaska.gov>
Subject: Draft release for new DPS commissioner
Sharon:
Sony for the computer glitch. The attachment of the draft in WORD may not have made it through this
morning. Here is a slightly more polished version. I tried to put a few sentences in to remind readers the
Privilfiaed_QC Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Feel free to use or edit as you wish.
Randy
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
9/18/2009
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Unknown
From: Colberg, Talis J (LAW) [/O=S0A/0U=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=TJCOLBERG]
Sent: Sunday, July 1 3, 2008 9:36 AM
To: 'gov.palin@yahoo.com'
Subject: Re: Personnel
I don't want talk about it.
Original Message
From: gov.palin@yahoo.coin <gov.palin@yahoo.com>
To: Colberg, Talis J (LAW)
Sent: Sun Jul 13 09:18:28 2008
Subject; Fw: Personnel
I was thinking 10k —
So was your time under 18?!
Original Message
From: gov.palin@yahoo.com
Date: Sun, 13 Jul 2008 17:17:18
To: Talis Colberg<talis.colbergSalaska.gov>
Subject: Re: Personnel
Under 48?! ! !
Original Message
From: Talis Colberg
To: Sarah's Personal Email
Sent: Jul 13, 2008 1:02 PM
Subject: Re: Personnel
Thankyou. Mike Nizich and frank Bailey had filled me in. Do not look at the talkeetna
moose dropping 5k results. Must be a typo on my time. TALIS.
Original Message
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I
From: gov.palinSyahoo.com <gov.palin@yahoo.com>
To: Colberg, Talis J (LAW)
Sent: Sun Jul 13 00:37:58 2008
Subject: Fw: Personnel
Fyi on Walt
Original Message
From: gQV.palin@yahoo.com
Date: Sun, 13 Jul 2008 07:34:16
To: Sean personai2<Privileged or Personaljl
Subject: Personnel
We're replacing Walt with Chuck Kopp from Kenai. It's all good. Except we asked Walt to
move to the ABC Board Ex Dir position so he could utilize his talents and connections with
Rural Ak and help address the bootlegging problem (leading to horrendous other problems)
in our villages... he said no to that offer. Chuck starts on Monday.
PRA GSP01 0020761
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From: gov.palin@yahoo.com
Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2008 9:18 AM
To: Colberg; Talis J (LAW)
Subject: Fw: Personnel
I was thinking 10k. . .
So was your time under 18?!
Original Message
From: gov.palin@yahoo.com
Date: Sun, 13 Jul 2008 17:17:18
To: Talis Colberg<talis.colberg@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: Personnel
Under 48?! ! i
^ Original Message
From: Talis Colberg
To: Sarah's Personal Email
Sent: Jul 13, 2008 1:02 PM
Subject: Re: Personnel
Thankyou. Mike Nizich and frank Bailey had filled me in. Do not look at the talkeetna
moose dropping 5k results. Must be a typo on my time. TALIS.
Original Message — ■
From: gov.palin@yahoo.com <gov.palin@yahoo.com>
To: Colberg, Talis J (LAW)
Sent: Sun Jul 13 00:37:58 2008
Subject: Fw: Personnel
Fyi on Walt
Original Message
From: gov.palin6yahoo.com
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I
Date: Sun, 13 Jul 2008 07:34:16
To: Sean personai2<Privilegecl Of Personal l|>
Subject: Personnel
We're replacing Walt with Chuck Kopp from Kenai. It's all good. Except we asked Walt to
move to the ABC Board Ex Dir position so he could utilize his talents and connections with
Rural Ak and help address the bootlegging problem (leading to horrendous other problems)
in our villages... he said no to that offer. Chuck starts on Monday.
PRA GSP01 0020763
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I
From: gov.palin@yahoo.com
Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2008 9:17 AM
To: Colberg; Talis J (LAW)
Subject: Re: Personnel
Under 48?! • 1
Original Message
From: Talis Colberg
To: Sarah's Personal Email
Sent: Jul 13, 2008 1:02 PM
Subject: Re: Personnel
Thankyou. Mike Nizich and frank Bailey had filled me in. Do not look at the talkeetna
moose dropping 5k results. Must be a typo on my time- TALIS.
Original Message
From: gov.palin&yahoo.com <gov.palin@yahoo.com>
To: Colberg, Talis J (LAW)
Sent: Sun Jul 13 00:37:58 2008
Subject: Fw: Personnel
Fyi on Walt
Original Message
From: gov.palin@yahoo.com
Date: Sun, 13 Jul 2008 07:34:16
To: Sean personai2<jPrivilegeci or Personal It
Sub j ect : Personnel
We're replacing Walt with Chuck Kopp from Kenai. It's all good. Except we asked Walt to
move to the ABC Board Ex Dir position so he could utilize his talents and connections with
Rural Ak and help address the bootlegging problem (leading to horrendous other problems)
in our villages... he said no to that offer. Chuck starts on Monday.
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From:
Sent-
To:
Cc:
Ruaro, Randall P (GOV) {/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECtPIENTS/CN=RPRUARO]
Sunday, July 13, 2008 1:23 PM
Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
'Sarah Palin'; Nizich; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Draft release for new DPS commissioner
Sharon:
Sorry for the computer glitch. The attachment of the draft in WORD may not have made it through this moming.
Here is a slightly more polished version. I tried to put a few sentences in to remind readers the Privileged oj
Privileged or Persona l Material Redacted
tree to use or eairas you wisn:
iFeel
Randy
8/28/2009
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8/28/2009
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From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Galvin, Patrick S (DOR) [/0=SOA/OU=FlRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=PSGALVIN1]
Sunday, July 13, 2008 1:47 AM
gov.palln@yahoo.com
RE: Confidential Fw: Personnel
Thank you Governor. I'm sure I will work well with Chuck.
I'm sorry to read the stories in the paper. I know that's not the full story. It's been a
tough weekend.
If there is anything we can do to help, just let us know.
-Pat
■ — Original Message
From: gov.palin@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.palin@yahoo.com]
Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2008 1:00 AM
To: Galvin, Patrick S (DOR)
Subject: Confidential Fw: Personnel
Pat- fyi on Walt, and I'm sure you'll enjoy working with Chuck:
Original Message
From: gov.palin@yahoo.com
Date: Sun, 13 Jul 2008 07:34:16
To: Sean personai2<'Privilegecl or Personal l>
Subject: Personnel
We're replacing Walt with Chuck Kopp from Kenai . It's all good. Except we asked Walt to
move to the ABC Board Ex Dir position so he could utilize his talents and connections with
Rural Ak and help address the bootlegging problem (leading to horrendous other problems)
in our villages... he said no to that offer. Chuck starts on Monday.
PRA GSP01 0020767
Confidential Fw: Personnel Page 1 of 1
Unknown
From: Ruaro, Randall P (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=RPRUARO]
Sent: Sunday. July 13. 2008 6:49 AM
To: 'gov.palin@yahoo.com'
Subject: RE: Confidential Fw: Personnel
Governor
I am really looking fbnvard to working with Chuck and accomplishing some priorities. With Chuck's leadership, I
think we can get more done in the area of public safety this next sessfon than we have in the last two.
I will be in Anchorage on the 17th and would like to spend as much time as possible with him reviewing issues
and personnel.
He should also meet with Commissioner Kreitzer right away as she has ideas on how to change some existing
DPS policies that impede recruiting. They also need to coordinate on all the staffing studies, etc., Audie
Holioway has been working on. I will talk to her aljout this tomonrow and see if she is also available on the
17th.
I am also working on a draft press release / announcement for Sharon to review on his hiring and will mention a
few specific areas that he vtrill be focusing on right away. I will coordinate with her and Mike Nizich today. I will
cc: it to you for review. Thanks.
Randy
From: gov.palin@yahoo.com [mallto;gov.palin@yahoo.com]
Sent: Sun 7/13/2008 12:58 AM
To: Ruaro, Randall P (GOV)
Subject: Confidential Fw: Personnel
Randy- fyi on Walt, and Fm sure you'll enjoy working with Chuck:
Qri^al Message- —
From: gov.palin@yahoo.com
Date: Sun, 13 Jul 2008 07:34:16
To: Sean perscHiaI2<spamell@aIaska.com>
Subject: Pasonnel
We're replacing Walt with Chuck Kopp from Kenai. It's all good. Except we asked Walt to move to the ABC Board Ex Dir
position so he could utilize his talents and ccmnections with Rural Ak and help address the bootlegging problem (leading to
horrendous other problems) in our villages... he said no to that offer. Chuck starts on Monday.
8/25/2009
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Confidential Fw: Personnel Page 1 of 1
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From: Schmidt, Joseph D (DOC) r/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=JDSCHMIDT]
Sent: Sunday, July 1 3, 2008 8:22 AM
To; gov.palin@yahoo.com
Subject: RE: Confidential Fw: Personnel
Thanks Govenror,
I hope Walt can exit gracefully, t worked with Chuck on the Police Standards Counsel, and he seems like a well
spoken, pnsffessional guy. Once announcements are made, I'll call him and offer support and welcome him
atjoard. Your recent example of supporting "clean-up" and ethrcs within public safely Is loud and dear in the
public, so he should have no problem moving the right way.
thanx for the heads up, talk to you later
Joe
From: gov.palin@yahoo,com [mailto:gov.palin@yahoo.coml
Sent: Sun 7/13/2008 12:48 AM
To: Schmidt, Joseph D (DOC)
Subject: Confidential Fw: Personnel
Fyi on Walt:
Original Message- —
From: gov.palm@yahoo.com
Date: Sun, 13 Jul 20 08 07:34:16
To: Sean personaI2< Privileged or Per >
Subject: Personnel
We're replacing Walt with Chuck Kopp fiom Kenai. It's all good. Except we asked Walt to move to the ABC Board Ex Dir
position so he could utilize his talents and connections with Rural Ak and help address the bootle^jng problem (leading to
horrendous other problems) in our villages... he said no to that offer. Chuck starts on Monday.
8/25/2009
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Confidential Fw: Personnel Page 1 of 1
Unknown
From: Hartig, Lawrence L (DEC) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GR0UP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=LLHARTIG1
Sent: Sunday, July 1 3, 2008 8:1 1 AM
To: gov.parm@yahoo.com
Subject: RE: Confidential Fw: Personnel
Governor,
Thanks for your email. I look fbnvard to working with Chuck and supporting his efforts in any way I can. You
have a good team of cabinet members and I know he will get evecyone else's support as well. Helping rural
Alaska transition to a new regime of higher fuel prices and tightening budgets will take all our creativity and
teamwork.
At DEC, we are seeing impacts from the higher fuel prices in our Village Safe Water program. Villages are
spending money on fuel that use to go to maintenarrce and replacement parts. A number of villages anticipate
not having enough money to purchase the fuel they need this winter to heat and mn the systems. In some
instances, if a system freezes, it wouW have to be replaced. I am having our staff inventory where all of the
villages we serve stand going into the winter. We will then assess what additional support we might be able to
bring, with the help of others, to the villages.
I look fonward to seeing you at the upcoming pfcnics - lets hope for a break in this weather
Lany
From: gov.palin@yahoo,com [maiito:gov.palin@yahoo.com}
Sent: Sun 7/13/2008 12:56 AM
To: Hartjg, Lawrence L (DEC)
Subject: Confidential Fw: Personnel
Lany- fyi on Walt, and I think you'D enjoy woiicing witii Chuck:
Original Message —
From: gov.palin@yahoo.com
Date: Sun, 13 Jul 20 08 07:34:16
To: Sean personal2< Privileged or Per >
Subject: Personnel
We're replacing Walt with Chuck Kopp from Kenai. It's all good. Except we asked Walt to move to the ABC Board Ex Dir
position so he could utilize his talents and connections with Rural Ak and help address the bootlegging problem (leadmg to
horrendous other problems) in our villages... he said no to that offa-. Chuck starts on Monday.
8/25/2009
PRA GSP01 0020770
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject
Colberg, Talis J (LAW) [/OS0A/0U=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=TJCOLBER6]
Sunday, July 13, 2008 9:02 AM
'gov.palin@yahoo.com'
Re: Personnel
Thankyou. Mike Nizich and frank Bailey bad filled me in. Do not look at the talkeetna
moose dropping 5k results. Must be a typo on my time. TALIS.
Original Message
From: gov.palin@yahoo.com <gov. pal in@ yahoo. cota>
To: Colberg, Talis J (LAW)
Sent: Sun Jul 13 00:37:58 2008
Subject: Fw: Personnel
Fyi on Walt
^^-Original Message — :
From: gov.palin@yahoo.com
Date: Sun, 13 Jul 2008 07:34:16
To: Sean personal2<F
Subject: Personnel
Privileged or Personal
We're replacing Walt with Chuck Kopp from Kenai. It's all good. Except we asked Walt to
move to the ABC Board Ex Dir position so he could utilize his talents and connections with
Rural Ak and help address the bootlegging problem (leading to horrendous other problems)
in our villages... he said no to that offer. Chuck starts on Monday.
PRA GSP01 0020771
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Sunday, July 13,2008 2:17 PM
To: Ruaro; Randall P (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Penry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Cc: Nizich; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Re: Draft release for new DPS commissioner
I think it's great. If anyone has any t hing else, that's fine... but it looks to me like ifs go od to go.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Sent firoro my BlackBeny device firom Cellular One
From: "Ruaro, Randall P (GOV)" <randall.ruaro(galaska.gov>
Date: Sun, 13 Jul 2008 13:23:27 -0800
To: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)<sharon.leighow(galaska.gov>
CC: Sarah Palin<gov.sarah@yahoo.com>; Nizich, Michael A (GOV)<niike.nizich@alaska.gov>
Subject: Draft release for new DPS commissioner
Sharon:
Sony for the computer glitch. The attachment of the draft in WORD may not have made it through this
morning. Here is a slightly more polished version. I tried to put a fevy sentences in to remind readers the
jPrivileged or Personal Ma terial Redacted
IPrivilenftri nd ^•eel weo K) use^or eait as you wisn.
Randy
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
9/18/2009
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Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
9/18/2009
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Fw: Notice Page 1 of I
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2008 12:48 PM
To: Stapleton; Meghan N (DNR); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: Fw: Notice
Sent j6rom my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
From: "Irwin, Tom E (DNR)" <tom.irwin@alaska.gov>
Date: Sun, 13 Jul 2008 12:47:27 -0800
To: <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>; Rutherford, Marty K (DNR)<martyjutherford@alaska.gov>;
Galvin, Patrick S (DOR)<patrick.galvin@alaska.gov>
Subject: Fw: Notice
Fyi
Original Message
From: Scott HeyworA <heyworth@gcJ.neJ>
To: Walter J. Hickel <wjhickel@gci jiet>; Malcolm B Roberts <mbroberts@gci.net>; Bill Walker <bill-
wwa@ak.net>; mike kemiy <mkemiiy @attaIascom jieP-; Mike Gallagher <mike@local34 1 .com>
Cc: Galvin, Patrick S O^OR); Rutherford, Marty K (DNR); Nidc Stepovich <nstepo@hotmail.com>; Don Benson
<dab@nhtiusa.com>; Kate Lamal <kkl@gvea.com>; Robert Favretto <rcf@kenaidnysler.coni>; Scott R Heyworth
<heyworth@gcijiet>; sullivans51@aol.com <suUivans51@aol.ccHn>; Irwin, Tom E (DNR); Balash, Joseph R
(GOV); Davis, Marcia R (DOR); Heinze, Harold C (JPO)
Sent: Sun Jul 13 12:33.06 2008
Subject: N<«ice
Dear Gov. Hickel, Mr. Roberts, and BackBone, et al.:
As you have all failed to respond to my 24 hour deadline to not use my name in any advertising you are undertaking
under the names of "BBIII", "BBU", "BBI", "Backbone", cm- any other entity under your control, this email is to give
written ncrtice that tomorrow, Monday, July 14, 2008, 1 will be retaining legal representation regarding flie use of my
name in your advertising. My name is not to be used in current, planned, or unpublished advertising of any eatily of
Backbone.
Yesterday, I clearly asked you to not use my name in any Backbone advertising, and since I have had no response
from aayoae associated with Backbone regarding this issue, my only conclusion is that you still plan to use my
name, despite my continued requests to stop and decease from using my name, associated with any advertising by
Backbone and its subsidiaries.
I have also not received any apology.
Sincerely,
Scott R. Heyworth
9/18/2009
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Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Kreitzer, Annette E (DOA) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=AEKREITZER]
Sunday, July 1 3, 2008 3:47 AM
gov.palm@yahoo.com
RE: Confidential Fw: Personnel
Great choice,
ak
Original Message
From: gov.palin@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.palin@yahoo.com]
Sent: Sun 7/13/2008 12:57 AM
To: Kreitzer, Annette E (DOA)
Subject: Confidential Fw: Personnel
Annette: fyi on Walt, and I'm sure we'll enjoy working with Chuck:
Original Message-
From: gov.palin@yahoo.com
Date: Sun, 13 Jul 2008 07:34:16
To: Sean personai2<]Privileged Of Personal It
Subject: Personnel
We're replacing Walt with Chuck Kopp from Kenai. It's all good. Except we asked Walt to
move to the ABC Board Ex Dir position so he could utilize his talents and connections with
Rural Ak and help address the bootlegging problem (leading to horrendous other problems)
in our villages... he said no to that offer. Chuck starts on Monday.
PRA GSP01 0020775
Unknown
From: Irwin, Tom E (DNR) {/0=SOA/OU=FlRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=TEIRWIN]
Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2008 1:16 AM
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Subject: Re: BackBone III flyer
I am sure glad you feel this wayt ! ! I know we are not censored but as a courtesy I
hadn't let you see my email ahead of time.
We had to speak up immediately for Marty, our people and for what is right. We are
getting great letters of support from Legis, David Gottstein, and Scott Heyworth. God
bless . Tom
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov.sarah@yahoo. com>
To: Irwin, Tom E (DNR); Galvin, Patrick S (DOR); Rutherford, Marty K (DNR); Balash, Joseph
R (GOV); Nizich, Michael A (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Goode, Kelly C (GOV); Rowland,
Mindy B (GOV) ; Bailey, Frank T (GOV)
Sent; Sat Jul 12 18:45:00 2008
Subject: Re: BackBone III flyer
Right on^ Thank you so much. I appreciate your strength in this.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
From: "Irwin, Tom E (DNR)" <tom.irwin@alaska.gov>
Date: Sat, 12 Jul 2008 17:45:40 -0800
To: <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>; Galvin, Patrick S (DOR)<patrick.galvinealaska.gov>; Rutherford,
Marty K (DNR)<marty.rutherfordealaska.gov>; Balash, Joseph R (GOV)<joe.balash@alaska.gov>;
Nizich, Michael A (GOV)<mike.nizich@alaska.gov>; Perry, Kristina Y
(GOV)<kris.perryealaska,gov>; Goode, Kelly C (GOV)<kelly.goode@alaska-gov>; Rowland, Mindy
B (GOV)<mindy.rowland@alaska.gov>; Bailey, Frank T (GOV)<frank.bailey@alaska.gov>
Subject: Fw: BackBone III flyer
FYI.
Tom
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. Original Message
From: Irwin, Tom E (DNR)
To: 'mroberts@gci.net' <mroberts@gci.net>; 'mal@gci.net' <mal@gci.net>
Cc: Bunde, Con (LAA) ; Cowdery, John (LAA) ; Davis, Bettye J (LAA) ; Dyson, Fred (LAA) ;
Ellis, Johnny (LAA); Elton, Kim S (LAA); French, Hollis (LAA); Green, Lyda N (LAA);
Hoffman, Lyman F (LAA); Huggins, Charlie (LAA); Kookesh, Albert (LAA); McGuire, Lesil L
(LAA); Olson, Donny (LAA); Stedman, Bert K (LAA); Stevens, Gary L (LAA); Therriault, Gene
(LAA); Thomas, Joe (LAA); Wagoner, Tom (LAA); Wielechowski, Bill (LAA); Wilken, Gary R
(LAA); Buch, Bob (LAA); Chenault, Mike (LAA); Clssna, Sharon (LAA); Coghill, John (LAA);
Crawford, Harry (LAA) ; Dahlstrom, Nancy (LAA) ; Doll, Andrea (LAA) ; Doogan, Mike (LAA) ;
Edgmon, Bryce E (LAA) ; Fairclough, Anna (LAA) ; Foster, Neal (LAA) ; Gara, Les (LAA) ;
Gardner, Berta (LAA) ; Gatto, Carl (LAA) ; Gruenberg, Max F (LAA) ; Guttenberg, David (LAA) ;
Harris, John (LAA); Hawker, Mike (LAA); Holmes, Lindsey (LAA); Johansen, Kyle B (LAA);
Johnson, Craig W (LAA); Joule, Reggie (LAA); Kawasaki, Scott Jw (LAA); Keller, Wes (LAA);
Kelly, Mike (LAA); Kerttula, Beth (LAA); Ledoux, Gabrielle R (LAA); Lynn, Bob (LAA);
Meyer, Kevin G (LAA) ; Nelson, Mary (LAA) ; Neuman, Mark A (LAA) ; Olson, Kurt E (LAA) ;
'jayramras@hotmail.com' <jayramras@hotmail.com>; Roses, Bob (LAA); Salmon, Woodie W (LAA);
Samuels, Ralph (LAA); Seaton, Paul (LAA); Stoltze, Bill (LAA); Thomas, Bill (LAA);
' rep .peggy . wilson@legis . state . ak . us ' <rep . peggy . wilson@legis . state . ak . us>
Sent: Sat Jul 12 17:40:14 2008
Subject: BackBone III flyer
Governor Hickel & Malcolm,
It is with extreme disappointment that I send this email. I am speaking about the
BackBone III flyer you just sent to all 60 Alaska Legislators. And I know many other
people share my indignation and disgust.
It is totally inappropriate to imply that good government doesn't allow for differing
opinions. And it is totally wrong to imply that the Palin Administration isn't working
around the clock to protect the State of Alaska, and every individual Alaskans' interests.
We are a state that has amazing potential, with many options available to us. To suggest
that choosing a gasline option that differs from your vision is somehow corrupt is so
wrong. And it ignores the reality - which is that we can do both projects! The AGIA
project will allow an LNG option to proceed if there is market Interest in doing so.
Nothing in AGIA limits the LNG interests.
It is beyond imagination and good taste that you have chosen to use individuals names as
supporting your position without first getting their permission, or who are regretfully
not alive to have participated in the AGIA discussion.
Most of all, I am totally and irrevocably disgusted in the insinuation that Marty
Rutherford or the Gasline Team has anything but the highest standards in achieving what
this state needs, which is a fair, open and transparent process. In fact you have
previously commended them for looking out for Alaska's interests. Now I can only that
your definition of looking out for Alaska's interests only means doing what you think is
best.
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i Finally, I believe a piiblic apology to Marty Rutherford and the Gasline Team is
■ appropriate. They are the best people we could have representing this state.
This a sad day,
Tom Irwin
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From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
gov.palin@yahoo.com
Sunday, July 13, 2008 1:14 AM
Rehfelcl;KarenJ(GOV)
Confidential Fw. Personnel
Hi. Karen - fyi on Walt, and I believe you'll enjoy working with Chuck:
Original Message
From: gov.palin@yahoo.com
Date: Sun, 13 Jul 2003 07:34:16
To: Sean personai2<Priviieged or Personal P>
Subject: Personnel
We're replacing Walt with Chuck Kopp from Kenai. It's all good. Except we asked Walt to
move to the ABC Board Ex Dir position so he could utilize his talents and connections with
Rural Ak and help address the bootlegging problem (leading to horrendpus other problems)
in our villages — he said no to that offer. Chuck starts on Monday.
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From: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=SWLEIGHOW|
Sent: Sunday, July 13,2008 9:11 AM
To: 'gov.palinigyahoo.com'
Subject' RE: summary of ADNs 4 gasline pes
Governor-
Chris Constant submitted a letter to the editor on Thursday. They haven't printed it yet. I will
follow up.
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
465-4031 Juneau
269-7450 Anchorage
240-7943 cell
From: gov.palin@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.palin@yahoo.com]
Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2008 7;41 AM
To: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: Fw: summary of ADNs 4 gasline pes
Where's Faircount's explanation via letter to the editor so we can shut up fagan finally?
From: Ivy Frye <ivyfiye@yahoo.com>
Date: Sun, 13 Jul 2008 08:19:32 -0700 (PDT)
To: Sarah Palin<gov.palin@yahoo.com>; Kris Perry<krisandclark@yahoo.com>; Frank
Bailey<ftb907@yahoo.com>
Subject: summary of ADNs 4 gasline pes
The ADN ran 4 gas pipeline/energy plan compass pieces in their Sunday addition written by: Gregg
Erickson, Fagan, and Halcro. The fourth was the ADN editorial. Aftre the summary I included the link
for you guys.
ADN Editorial: The bottom line was With TransCanada's bid, the state has a strong card for getting
what Alaska needs in the gas line game. This is no time to give that card up." Very positive piece. They
write that they dis^ee with former Gov Knowles proposal to suspend AGIA saying it would work
against the interest of Alaskans. http-y/www.adn.com/opinion/story/463266Jitml
Erickson: He's praising the governor for her energy rebate plan. He agrees the payments represents a
distribution of Alaskas resource wealth, and tiien goes thru some arguments fi"om legislators: Doogan
says the resources are commonly, not individually owned; Gara says we shouldnt give a divided to rich
Alaskans (we could point out its optional to accept the rebate); lastly, he says some legislators dont see
an end to giving out the rebate on an annual basis. He concludes with saying that Palins plan is better
than any political alternative, and legislators should get over their fear of letting go of control of state
resources.
8/25/2009
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http://www.adn.com/opimon/storv/463270.html
Fagan: Fagan continues to write crap. This piece is about what he calls the list of all of the blunders of
the administration and campaign. His list includes: Wasilla Chamber debate when the governor said
shed favor Wasilla; demonizing the former Mat-Maid board and then replacing them all; a joint
appearance by the governor and Tom Irwin on Fagans show when the governor said she was negotiating
w producers and Tom said the state was not; the governor on the Pocarro show saying ACES creates an
atmosphere of investment; the governor using the word competition to describe agia; ttie governor calls
the denali project an 1 1 pg PowerPoint presentation; the governor accuse oil companies of warehousing
our gas; the governor declares Pt Thompson is no longer needed to build a pipeline. He ended with
saying the ultimate deception was crafting a carefully worded op-ed last week re: statehood book. He
says he talked with the FL publishing company and they said they worked closely with the
administration.
Im happy to work with Sharon, Frank, Tom, etc on tracking down what was actually said during these
various appearances to correct his imteuths point by point.
http://vyww.adn.com/opinion/st ory/46:^9.6S.bttnl
Halcro: Halcro pc is on rah rah policy making. To try and discredit the in-state plan he used a quote
from Doogan from last week, "As I understand it, what's different between today and the day before
there was a press conference is that there has been the announcement of a partnership that has yet to be
formed, to ship gas that has yet to be discovered in what seems to be the wrong direction, in a pipeline
that has yet to be built and details will follow.
Halcro chooses not to mention that Doogan went on to commend the governor for trying to find a
solution to the energy crisis, and for supporting an in-state line where Akns get gas first.
He also tries to discredit the argument that the TC plan is an insurance policy that keeps the producers
honest. He writes that Pat Galvin said if a future legislature adopts new tax ndes or fiscal certainty to
move a gas pipeline forward and Denali also moves forward it will trigger the treble damages clause and
the sate would be forced to pay TC more than $100 million. Halcro calls it the Thelma and Louise
insurance policy. We join hands with TC and it ensures we drive off the cliff.
http://www.adn.com/opinion/story/463269.html
I copied and pasted the entire article to Pat, Tom, and Marty to review, and copied Sharon.
8/25/2009
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Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
gov.palin@yahoo.com
Sunday, July 13, 2008 1:12 AM
Lloyd; Denby S (DFG)
Confidential Fw: Personnel
Denby - fyi on Walt, and I believe you'll enjoy working with Chuck:
Original Message
From: gov.palin@yahoo.com
Date: Sun, 13 Jul 2008 07:34:16
To: Sean personai2< Privileged Of Personal l|>
Subject: Personnel
We're replacing Walt with Chuck Kopp from Kenai. It's all good. Except we asked Walt to
move to the ABC Board Ex Dir position so he could utilize his talents and connections with
Rural Ak and help address the bootlegging problem (leading to horrendous other problems)
in our villages... he said no to that offer. Chuck starts on Monday.
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Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
gov.palin@yahoo.com
Sunday, July 13, 2008 1:11 AM
Bishop; CIarl< C (DOL)
Confidential Fw. Personnel
Hi Click- fyi on Walt, and you'll enjoy working with Chuck, he's a great guy:
Original Message
From: gov.palin@yahoo.com
Date: Sun, 13 Jul 2008 07:34:16
To: Sean personal2<i
Sub j ect : Personnel
Privileged or Personal
We're replacing Walt with Chuck Kopp from Kenai. It's all good. Except we asked Walt to
move to the ABC Board Ex Dir position so he could "utilize his talents and connections with
Rural Ak and help address the bootlegging problem (leading to horrendous other problems)
in our villages... he said no to that offer. Chuck starts on Monday.
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Unknown
From: gov.palin@yahoo.com
Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2008 1:06 AM
To: Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Rutherford; Marty K (DNR)
Subject: Re: ConfidentialFw: Personnel
Thank you both for doing the most outstanding job. You're sincerely appreciated.
Original Message —
From: Tom Irwin
To: Sarah's Personal Email
To: Marty Rutherford
Sent: Jul 13, 2008 5:05 AM
Subject: Re: ConfidentialFw: Personnel
Governor, you can count on us. We will be there supporting you.
Original Message
From: gov.palin@yahoo.com <gov.palin@yahoo.com>
To: Irwin, Tom E (DNR); Rutherford, Marty K (DNR)
Sent: Sun Jul 13 00:40:36 2008
Subject: ConfidentialFw: Personnel
Fyi on Walt:
Original Message
From: gov.palin@yahoo.com
Date: Sun, 13 Jul 2008 07:34:16
Tom
To: Sean personal2<jPrivileged or Personal
Subject: Personnel
We're replacing Walt with Chuck Kopp from Kenai. It's all good. Except we asked Walt to
move to the ABC Board Ex Dir position so he could utilize his talents and connections with
Rural Ak and help address the bootlegging problem (leading to horrendous other problems)
in our villages... he said no to that offer. Chuck starts on Monday.
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Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
gov.paiin@yahoo.conn
Sunday, July 13, 2008 1:02 AlVI
Notti; Emil R (CED); Von Scheben; Leo (DOT)
Confidenfa'ai Fw: Personnel
Leo and Emil, fyi on Walt... and I believe you'll really like working with Chuck:
Original Message
From: gov.palin@yahoo.com
Date: Sun, 13 Jul 2008 07:34:16
To: Sean personal2<F
Subject: Personnel
Privjieged or Personal
We're replacing Walt with Chuck Kopp from Kenai. It's all good. Except we asked Walt to
move to the ABC Board Ex Dir position so he could utilize his talents and connections with
Rural Ak and help address the bootlegging problem (leading to horrendous other problems)
in our villages... he said no to that offer. Chuck starts on Monday.
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Unknown
From: gov.palin@yahoo.com
Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2008 1:01 AM
To: Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV)
Subject: Confidential Fw: Personnel
Rosanne- You'll like Chuck Kopp, he's an awesome guy! See below:
Original Message
From : gov . palinSyahoo . com
Date: Sun, 13 Jul 2008 07:34:16
To: Sean personai2-|Privilegecl Of Personal 1^
Subject: Personnel
We're replacing Walt with Chuck Kopp from Kenai. It's all good. Except we asked Walt to
move to the ABC Board Ex Dir position so he could utilize his talents and connections with
Rural Ak and help address the bootlegging problem (leading to horrendous other problems)
in our villages — he said no to that offer. Chuck starts on Monday.
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Unknown
I
I
From: gov.palin@yahoo.com
Sent: Sunday, July 13. 2008 12:58 AM
To: Ruaro; Randall P (GOV)
Subject: Confidential Fw. Personnel
Randy- fyi on Walt, and I'm sure you'll enjoy working with Chuck:
Original Message
From: gov.palin@yahoo.com
Date: Sun, 13 Jul 2008 07:34:15
To: Sean personai2<Privileged Of Personal ?>
Subject: Personnel
We're replacing Walt with Chuck Kopp from Kenai. It's all good. Except we asked Walt to
move to the ABC Board Ex Dir position so he could utilize his talents and connections with
Rural Ak and help address the bootlegging problem (leading to horrendous other problems)
in our villages... he said no to that offer. Chuck starts on Monday.
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Unknown
From: Krefeer, Annette E (DOA) [annette.krertzer@alaska.gov]
Sent: Sunday, July 1 3, 2008 12:58 AM
To: gov.palin@yahoo.com
Subject. Out of Office AutoRepiy. Confidential Fw: Personnel
I am out of the office from Saturday, July 5 through Tuesday, July 15. Please contact
Deputy Commissioners Kevin Brooks 465-5668 or Rachael Petro 269-5795 if you need immediate
assistance. I will not always have access to my email or to voice mail messages.
ak
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Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
gov.palin@yahoo.com
Sunday, July 13, 2008 12:58 AM
Kreitzen Annette E (DOA)
Confidential Fw: Personnel
Annette: fyi on Walt, and I'm sure we'll enjoy working with Chuck:
Original Message
From: gov.palin@yahoo.com
Date: Sun, 13 Jul 2008 07:34:16
To: Sean personal2<
Sub j ect : Personnel
Privileged or Personal
We're replacing Walt with Chuck Kopp from Kenai. It's all good. Except we asked Walt to
move to the ABC Board Ex Dir position so he could utilize his talents and connections with
Rural Ak and help address the bootlegging problem (leading to horrendous other problems)
in our villages... he said no to that offer. Chuck starts on Monday.
PRA GSP01 0020789
Unknown
From: gov.palin@yahoo.com
Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2008 12:38 AM
To: Colberg;TalisJ(LAW)
Subject: Fw. Personnel
Fyi on Walt
Original Message
From: gov.palin@yahoo.com
Date: Sun, 13 Jul 2008 07:34:16
To: Sean personai2< Privileged Of Personal t.
Subject: Personnel
We're replacing Walt with Chuck Kopp from Kenai. It's all good. Except we asked Walt to
move to the ABC Board Ex Dir position so he could utilize his talents and connections with
Rural Ak and help address the bootlegging problem (leading to horrendous other problems)
in our villages — he said no to that offer. Chuck starts on Monday.
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Unknown
From: gov.palin@yahoo.com
Sent: Sunday, July 1 3, 2008 9: 1 6 AM
To: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: Re: summary of ADNs 4 gasline pes
Thanks!
From: "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)" <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
Date: Sun, 13 Jul 2008 09:10:49 -0800
To: <gov.palin@yahoo.com>
Subject: RE: summary of ADNs 4 gasline pes
Governor-
Chris Constant submitted a letter to the editor on Thursday. They haven't printed it yet. I
will follow up.
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
465-4031 Juneau
269-7450 Anchorage
240-7943 cell
From: gov.palin@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.pallnigiyahoo.com]
Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2008 7:41 AM
To: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: Fw: summary of ADNs 4 gasline pes
Where's Faircount's explanation via letter to the editor so we can shut up fagan finally?
From: Ivy Frye <ivyfirye@yahoo.coni>
Date: Sun, 13 Jul 2008 08:19:32 -0700 (PDT)
To: Sarah Palin<gov.palin@yahoo.com>; Kris Perry<krisandclark@yahoo.com>; Frank
Bailey<ftb907@yahoo.com>
Subject: sunmiary of ADNs 4 gasline pes
The ADN ran 4 gas pipeline/energy plan compass pieces in their Sunday addition written by:
Gregg Erickson, Fagan, and Halcro, The fourth was the ADN editorial. Aftre the summary I
included the link for you guys.
ADN Editorial: The bottom line was With TransCanada's bid, the state has a strong card for
getting what Alaska needs in the gas line game. This is no time to give that card up." Very
positive piece. They write that they disagree with former Gov Knowles proposal to suspend
AGIA saying it would work against the interest of Alaskans.
http://vyvyw.adn.com/opinion/storY/463266.html
Erickson: He's praising the governor for her energy rebate plan. He agrees the payments
represents a distribution of Alaskas resource wealth, and then goes thru some arguments fi-om
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legislators: Doogan says the resources are commonly, not individually owned; Gara says we
shouldnt give a divided to rich Alaskans (we could point out its optional to accept the rebate);
lastly, he says some legislators dont see an end to giving out the rebate on an annual basis. He
concludes with saying that Palins plan is better than any political alternative, and legislators
should get over their fear of letting go of control of state resources.
http://vyww.adn.com/opinion/storv/463270.html
Fagan: Fagan continues to write crap. This piece is about what he calls the list of all of the
blunders of the administration and campaign. His list includes: Wasilla Chamber debate when
the governor said shed favor Wasilla; demonizing the former Mat-Maid board and then replacing
them all; a joint appearance by the governor and Tom Irwin on Fagans show when the governor
said she was negotiating w producers and Tom said the state was not; the governor on the
Pocarro show saying ACES creates an atmosphere of investment; the governor usii^ the word
competition to describe agia; the governor calls the denali project an 11 pg PowerPoint
presentation; the governor accuse oil companies of warehousing our gas; the governor declares
Pt Thompson is no lor^er needed to build a pipeline. He ended with saying the ultimate
deception was crafting a carefiilly worded op-ed last week re: statehood book. He says he talked
with the FL pubhshing company and they said they worked closely with the administration.
Im happy to work with Sharon, Frank, Tom, etc on tracking down what was actually said during
these various appearances to correct his untruths pomt by point.
http://vyww.adn.com/opinion/storv/463268.html
Halcro: Halcro pc is on rah rah policy making. To try and discredit flie in-state plan he used a
quote from Doogan from last week, "As I understand it, what's different between today and the
day before there was a press conference is that there has been the announcement of a partnership
that has yet to be formed, to ship gas that has yet to be discovered in what seems to be the wrong
direction, in a pipeline that has yet to be built and details will follow.
Halcro chooses not to mention that Doogan went on to commend the governor for trying to find
a solution to the energy crisis, and for supporting an in-state line where Akns get gas first.
He also tries to discredit the argument that the TC plan is an insurance policy that keeps the
producers honest. He writes that Pat Galvin said if a future legislature adopts new tax rules or
fiscal certainty to move a gas pipeline forward and Denali also moves forward it will trigger the
treble damages clause and the sate would be forced to pay TC more than $100 million. Halcro
calls it the Thelma and Louise insurance policy. We join hands with TC and it ensures we drive
off the cliff.
http://vyww.adn.com/opinion/storv/463269.html
I copied and pasted the entire article to Pat, Tom, and Marty to review, and copied Sharon.
9/18/2009
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Unknown
From: gov.palin@yahoo.com
Sent: Sunday, Juty 13, 2008 9:45 AM
To: Colberg; Talis J (LAW)
Subject: Re: Personnel
At least you're out there. I drag my gasping lungs out on the trails maybe twice a week lately -
and that's a good week.
I admire you! And still look forward to your completion of the '09 Mayors Marathon.
From: "Colberg, Talis J (LAW)" <talis.coIberg@alaska.gov>
Date: Sun, 13 Jul 2008 09:36:01 -0800
To: <gov.palin@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Personnel
I don't want talk about it.
Original Message
From: gov.palin@yahoo.com <gov.palin@yahoo.com>
To: Colberg, Talis J (LAW)
Sent: Sun Jul 13 09: 1 8:28 2008
Subject: Fw: Personnel
I was thinking 10k...
So was your time under 1 8?!
Original Message
From: gov.palin@yahoo.com
Date: Sun, 13 Jul 2008 17:17:18
To: Talis Colberg<talis.colberg@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: Personnel
Under 48?!!!
Original Message
From: Talis Colberg
To: Sarah's Personal Email
Sent Jul 13, 2008 1:02 PM
Subject Re: Personnel
Thankyou. Mike Nizich and frank Bailey had filled me in. Do not look at the talkeetna moose dropping 5k results.
Must be a typo on my time. TALIS.
Original Message — -
From: gov.palin@yahoo.com <gov.palin@yahoo.com>
To: Colberg, Talis J (LAW)
Sent Sun Jul 13 00:37:58 2008
Subject; Fw: Personnel
Fyi on Walt
Original Message
From: gov.palin@yahoo.com
Date: Sun, 13 Jul 20 08 07:34:16
To: Sean personal2<: Privileged or Pen-
Subject: Personnel
9/18/2009
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Re: Personnel Page 2 of 2
We're replacing Walt with Chuck Kopp from Kenai. It's all good. Except we asked Walt to move to the ABC Board Ex E>rr
position so he could utilize his talents and connections with Rural Ak and help address the bootlegging problem (leading to
horrendous other jH^blems) in our villages... he said no to that offer. Chuck starts on Monday.
9/18/2009
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Page 1 of 1
Unknown
From: Benny Big Ipaint_boy_big_ben@yahoo.com]
Sent: Sunday, July 1 3, 2008 1 1 :48 AM
To: Von Scheben; Leo (DOT)
Cc: Palin; Sarah H (GOV)
Subject: Cost Savings
Are all state employees going to get the same offer to drive home State vehicles like DOT
Maintenance is doing as a cost saving to the employee.
I see these (crew cabs, vans, 4x4's heavy duty trucks) everyday and on weekends to and from
work, parked in driveways at night and over the weekends, WalMat, recreational areas like last
week while dip netting at Chitina.. children passengers in the morning and evenings, pulling
campers
I get called in at odd hours all the time to work, does this justify getting a State vehicle for
myself too....take care of this, or I will find someone that will....thankyou Ben
9/18/2009
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Unknown
From: gov.palin@yahoo.com
Sent: Sunday, July 13,2008 3:18 PM
To: Bishop; Clark C (DOL)
Subject: Re: Confidential Fw: Personnel
You answered on a blackberry? i 1 love ya !
Original Message
From: Click Bishop
To: Sarah's Personal Email
Sent: Jul 13, 2008 6:50 PM
Subject: Re: Confidential Fw: Personnel
Gov palin thanks for the update I had a great time at dillingham also I will be in juneau
on monday and I am off to whitehorse on tuesday to discuss cross border labor agreements
sent from my blackberry how about that click
Original Message
From: gov.palin@yahoo.com <gov.palin@yahoo.com>
To: Bishop, Clark C (DOL)
Sent: Sun Jul 13 01:11:07 2008
Subject: Confidential Fw: Personnel
Hi Click- fyi on Walt, and you'll enjoy working with Chuck, he's a great guy:
Original Message
From: gov.palin@yahoo.com
Date: Sun, 13 Jul 2008 07:34:16
To: Sean personai2<|Privileged OP Personal
Subject: Personnel
We're replacing Walt with Chuck Kopp from Kenai. It's all good. Except we asked Walt to
move to the ABC Board Ex Dir position so he could utilize his talents and connections with
Rural Ak and help address the bootlegging problem (leading to horrendous other problems)
in our villages... he said no to that offer. Chuck starts on Monday.
PRA GSP01 0020796
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Bishop, Clark C (DOL) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=CCBISHOP]
Sunday, July 13,2008 2:51 PM
'gov.palin@yahoo.com'
Re: Confidential Fw: Personnel
Gov palin thanks for the update I had a great time at dillingham also I will be in juneau
on monday and I am off to whitehorse on tuesday to discuss cross border labor agreements
sent from my blackberry how about that click
Original Message
From: gov.palin@yahoo.com <gov.palin@yahoo.com>
To: Bishop, Clark C (DOL)
Sent: Sun Jul 13 01:11:07 2008
Subject: Confidential Fw: Personnel
Hi Click- fyi on Walt, and you'll enjoy working with Chuck, he's a great guy:
-Original Message
From: gov.palin@yahoo.com
Date: Sun, 13 Jul 2008 07:34:16
To: Sean personal2<Privileged or Personal L
Sub j ect : Personnel
We're replacing Walt with Chuck Kopp from Kenai. It's all good. Except we asked Walt to
move to the ABC Board Ex Dir position so he could utilize his talents and connections with
Rural Ak and help address the bootlegging problem (leading to horrendous other problems)
in our villages... he said no to that offer. Chuck starts on Monday.
PRA GSP01 0020797
Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [govemor@alaska.govl
Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2008 1:52 PM
To: tinawensel@hotmaif.com
Subject: RE: Seniors
Thank you for writing to Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. The concerns, opinions, and/or
information you have sent are important and valuable to the Governor. Although she is
unable to respond to each and every email herself, your message has been received and is
being reviewed by the appropriate staff person in this office who can best address your
need, suggestion, or comment.
Original Message
From: WebMail@govweb. alaska . gov [mailto: WebMailOgovweb. alaska. gov]
Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2008 3:23 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Seniors
Web mail from: Ms. Tina Wensel
address: PO Box 4455 Palmer AK 99645
(907)232-4848
MESSAGE:
Dear Governor Sarah Palin;
I am a 34 year resident of the Mat-Su Valley and have been aggressively following my dream
of opening a community activity center for children and teens. I have been working on my
business plan and discussing my business opportunities with the Mat-Su Small Business
Development Center in Wasilla. I have sourced out several different ideas and activities
for small children and teens. I have friends with children with special needs and would
like to focus part of my business on catering to their needs with fun and interactive
games and. activities. Through discussions with family who have established businesses in
the valley like my foster mom Dr. Natalie Beyeler they all think this type of center is
needed to help our children have a positive place to go year round. I want to focus the
center around interaction between parents and children.
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Through a positive and friendly environment I plan on creating a center that will help
kids stay safe and busy throughout the year. One of the programs is to help focus on
school grades and the participation and interaction between young adults and the elderly,
who are sometimes segregated from young children, are particularly important to another
aspect of our mission - to facilitate community between generations. From experience
working as a volunteer at the pioneer home, the older person who reads to young children
feels needed and appreciated. The young child who sees teenagers perform music or drama
sees possibilities for themselves. Our partnerships with local senior centers, pioneer
home and schools will help establish relationships that simultaneously support families,
young adults, and seniors.
I plan on giving any unsold items and nutritional food from the community center cafe to
the local churches, charities and food banks or perhaps including a food bank in the
center itself.
Another aspect I would like to see in our community center is to help the community out by
raising money for the non-profit groups and our schools. I have lots of ideas and
different programs that would help our children, like teaching our children how to
recycle, have an after school tutor program. I am a single mother of two beautiful
children one is 15yrs and my baby is 6 months old. I currently work on the slope as a
plant operator for Bp at North Star Island; I have been up here for 8yrs. I love my job
very much. But, my dream in life is to work with children and help single mothers in
guiding their children and others in the right path. If it wasn't for people like my mom
who cared and took me in and loved me like one of her own, who knows what could have
happened to me. I would love to give back to the community and help with our children in
the valley. By offering assistance and a sponsored shelter program.
If you could help me by guiding me in the right direction by discussing any opportunities
and ideas by setting up a meeting. I would like to share my business plan and ideas with
you and see if you might have any ideas on grants or sponsors that may give me a direction
where to start. This would help in developing this dream. I would really appreciate it.
Thank you for your time.
Kind Regards
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Tina Wens el
PO box 4455
Palmer, Ak 99645
Cell (907)232-4848
Wk (907)670-3515
tinawenselShotmail . com
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I
i
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [govemor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2008 1:52 PM
To: netherman79@gmail.com
Subject: RE: Elections
Thank you for writing to Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. The concerns, opinions, and/or
information you have sent are important and valuable to the Governor. Although she is
unable to respond to each and every email herself, your message has been received and is
being reviewed by the appropriate staff person in this office who can best address your
need, suggestion, or comment .
Original Message
From: WebMailggovweb. alaska . gov [mailto: WebMail@govweb.alaska . gov]
Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2008 3:43 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin {GOV sponsored)
Subject: Elections
Web mail from: Mr. Michael Netherland
address: 514 Oakham Ct Severna Park MD 21146
MESSAGE:
Dear Gov. Palin,
In my letter below, I warn the Lt. Governor in his campaign to unseat Cong. Don Young to
be on the look out for the establishment GOP types who will try to undermine his efforts
by funding and campaigning for the incvmibent.
While I have the utmost respect for you and your fellow Republicans, I think I must
express ray hope, for the good of Alaskans and the nation, that you use your influence to
keep the establishment GOP out of the primary campaign and let the Reptiblican voters
decide who would lead them in Congress.
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Thanks.
I just found out about your campaign to unseat Don Young, from the Club for Growth.
Beating an entrenched incumbent can be done. We did it here in MD's District 1, where
Andy Harris beat 9-term Congressman Wayiie Gilchrest.
Now, I want to urge you to be wary of the establishment Republicans who will try to stop
change from happening in Alaska and in Congress as a whole. Despite the fact some of them
write books with such titles as "Real Change, " they will come to your District and
campaign for the status quo.
No matter how liberal and embarassing he is to conservative Republicans, they will come
and stump for Don Young. I am posting this on my blog at Newt.org
(http://newt.org/tabid/97/pid/238/Default.aspx), and I amd sending a copy to your GOP
chairman and to Gov. Pallin. The message will be get behind Real Change in Alaska or get
out of the way.
Stick to your conservative principles, eschew the politically correct lexicon of the
liberal left, and show Alaskans, the toughest people on earth, that they don't have to be
represented by a pork-barrel politician; that they can add the voice of a conservative
statesman instead, one who will help lead the GOP back to its noble roots in limited
government and a strong defense.
Show them what a real Republican can do to support reforms in National government for the
good of all Americans, not just a few living on a remote island in Alaska.
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I could go on and on. But you get the message. Conservatism can win when clearly
articulated. By the way, John McCain has no coattails, in case you haven't noticed. It's
one thing to support his campaign, but don't feel obligated to mimick his campaign. There
is very little redeeming about the candidate other than he is not a Democrat.
Thanks for taking the time to read this and GOOD LOCK!!!
netherman79@gmail.com
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Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [govemor@alaska.govl
Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2008 1:40 PM
To: kevinrelliott@yahoo.com
Subject: RE: Other
Thank you for writing to Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. The concerns, opinions, and/or
information you have sent are important and valuable to the Governor. Although she is
unable to respond to each and every email herself, your message has been received and is
being reviewed by the appropriate staff person in this office who can best address your
need, suggestion, or corament.
Original Message
From: WebMail@govweb.alaska.gov [mailto:WebMail@govweb.alaska.goy]
Sent: Saturday, July 12, 2008 7:47 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mr. Kevin Elliott
address: 1316 Misawa Court Vallejo CA 94591
707 557 9340
MESSAGE:
I am a senior vice president with Hill S Knowlton in our San Francisco office. I lead our
corporate practice here and work with chief executives of some of America's leading
companies on reputation, issues and the like. 1 began my career working for former United
States Senator Pete Wilson as his field diretor. I would like to offer my help on advance,
media or whatever other support I can lend if the Governor might be considering a trip to
California for any reason. I would love to see and hear from her down here; there are
important issues this campaign season on which we need to hear from her.
I will also be a professional volunteer at the GOP convention in MN in September. I would
welcome the opportunity to offer my support for her there as well.
Best of luck!
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Kevin
kevlnrelliott@yahoo.com
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From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [govemor@alaska.gov}
Sunday, July 13, 2008 1:36 PM
Wilken; Jessica M (GOV)
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Fisfj and Game
Original Message
From: WebMailSgovweb . alaska . gov [mailto : WebMail ggovweb . alaska . gov]
Sent: Saturday, July 12, 2008 10:45 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Sub j ect : Fish_and_Gaine
Web mail from: Mr. Jim Spencer
address: 6210 W Robin Hood Lane Wasilla AK 99654
MESSAGE:
Dear Governor Palin,
To be certain you understand the intent of this note, I wish to begin by telling you I am
one of your biggest fans. I read an article today in the ADN conerning the "foreign
processors" issue. I ask that you be careful in this area as the article clearly indicates
the issue directly effects the livelihood of your husband. It's sad that so many have
betrayed the public trust so often that every action comes under a microscope; but, that
is the current reality of public life. Perhaps you can defer judgement to some other
officials to ensure there is no reason to question motives. The last thing I want to see
is your antagonists get an issue with which they can create doubt.
Thanks for the great job... thanks for governing with integrity.
PRA GSP01 0020806
Sincerely,
Jim Spencer
spencer j dmtaonline . net
PRA GSP01 0020807
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [govemor@alaska.gov)
Sent: Sunday, July 1 3, 2008 1 :29 PM
To: gogretel@alaska.com
Subject: RE: Other
Thank you for writing to Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. The concerns, opinions, and/or
information you have sent are important and valuable to the Governor. Although she is
unable to respond to each and every email herself, your message has been received and is
being reviewed by the appropriate staff person in this office who can best address your
need, suggestion, or comment.
Original Message
From: WebMailSgovweb. alaska . gov [mailto : WebMailSgovweb. alaska . gov]
Sent: Saturday, July 12, 2008 10:22 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Gretchen Morgan
i address: 1203 W.46th Ave Anchorage AK 99503
907-770-6058
i MESSAGE:
I Please support and encourage support for Covenant House. As a former runaway (1978) I had
j no safe place to go. The abuse at home was increasing and no help in site. These kids
I are our future so if you can't or don't encourage support, I have no doubt they will when
they be sympathetic to future generations.
j gogretel@alaska.com
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From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Balash, Joseph R (GOV) [/0=S6a/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=JRBALASH]
Sunday, July 13, 2008 1:15 PM
Perry; Kristlna Y (GOV); 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'; Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Galvin; Patrick S
(DOR); Rutherford; Marty K (DNR); Nizich; Michael A (GOV)
Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Fw: In response to your email
FYI
Original Message
From: Collins, Donna S (GOV)
To: Balash, Joseph R (GOV)
Sent: Sun Jul 13 13:07:46 2008
Subject: FW: In response to your email
From:- mal@gci.net [mailto:mal@gci.net]
Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2008 1:05 PM
To: Collins, Donna S (GOV)
Cc: wjhickel@gci.net
Subject: In response to your email
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Dear Governor Palin: June 13,
2008
Thank you for your email. When we wrote the "Alaska? or Canada?" ad, we listed those
known for their support of a Canadian gasline.
By including "The Corrupt Bastards Club" (whose members do in fact back a Canadian line)
that list implied that others were corrupt. This was not intended. The ad has been
corrected (see attached) and an apology sent to Marty and her team.
We remember well your Inaugural Address when you called on the people to hold you
accountable. We believe that the legislature should be held to that same standard.
We strongly stand by the message of this ad in its final form. It would be a grave
mistake to give a foreign country, however friendly, the power to decide when, if ever, a
pipeline is built and who will enjoy the "maximum benefit" of this resource owned by all
Alaskans.
I Sincerely,
Malcolm Roberts, coordinator. Backbone III
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From: Irwin, Tom E (DNR) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPlENTS/CN=TElRWIN]
Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2008 12:47 PM
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'; Rutherford; Marty K (DNR); Galvin; Patrick S (DOR)
Subject: Fw: Notice
Fyi
Original Message
From: Scott Heyworth <heyworth@gci.net>
To: Walter J. Hickel <wjhickel@gci.net>; Malcolm B Roberts <inbrobertsegci.net>; Bill
Walker <biH-wwa@ak.net>; mike kenny <mkennyeattalascora.net>; Mike Gallagher
<mike@local341.cora>
Co: Galvin, Patrick S (DOR); Rutherford, Marty K (DNR) ; Nick Stepovich
<nstepo@hotmail.com>; Don Benson <dab@nhtiusa.com>; Kate Lamal <kkl@gvea.com>; Robert
Favretto <rcf@kenaichrysler.com>; Scott R Heyworth <heyworth@gci.net>; sullivans51@aol.com
<sullivans5ieaol.com>; Irwin, Tom E (DNR); Balash, Joseph R (GOV); Davis, Marcia R (DOR);
Heinze, Harold C (JPO)
Sent: Sun Jul 13 12:33:06 2008
Subject: Notice
Dear Gov. Hickel, Mr. Roberts, and BackBone, et al.:
As you have all failed to respond to my 24 hour deadline to not use my name in any
advertising you are undertaking under the names of "BBIII", "BBII", "BBI", "Backbone", or
any other entity under your control, this email is to give written notice that tomorrow,
Monday, July 14, 2008, I will be retaining legal representation regarding the use of my
name in your advertising. My name is not to be used in current, planned, or unpublished
advertising of any entity of Backbone.
Yesterday, 1 clearly asked you to not use my name in any Backbone advertising, and since I
have had no response from anyone associated with Backbone regarding this issue, my only
conclusion is that you still plan to use my name, despite my continued requests to stop
and decease from using my name, associated with any advertising by Backbone and its
subsidiaries.
I have also not received any apology.
Sincerely,
PRA GSP01 0020811
Scott R. Heyworth
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From: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV) I/d=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=KYPERRY]
Sent: Sunday, July 13. 2008 12:30 PM
To: 'gov.palin@yahoo.com'
Subject: Fw:
FYI. Also doesn't sound Like the BBlll ad ran. Heyworth's name is still listed in the
revision and I'll ck on what he's doing.
Original Message
From: Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
To: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Sent: Sun Jul 13 12:24:15 2008
Subject:
I talked to Rhonda this morning. She had only gotten Walt's perspective on things. I
talked to her about being positive and that we were disappointed that he did not want to
consider the other position that he could have really excelled in. Anyway she seems ok
with the conversation and was appreciative that I called her.
The papers this morning and last night just indicated that Walt thought it was wrong he
was let go and that the voice of support came from the union The article I don't think
was damaging at all and at least the reporter did his homework and found out there was a
similar situation that happened at the Muni. So I think after a couple of days worth it
will be over. Time to move on.
Hope you guys got some sleep last night.
Mike
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From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Mason, Janice L (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECtP!ENTS/CN=JLMASON]
Monday, July 14, 2008 2:28 PM
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Perty; Kristina Y (GOV); NIzich; Michael A (GOV)
Lt Governor
The Lt. Governor's email account (personal) is not working properly at this time. Please
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Privileged or Personal
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From: Ruaro, Randall P (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=RPRUARO]
Sent: Monday, July 14,200812:32 PM
To: 'Sarah Palin'
Cc: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Nizich; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Revised draft
Attached.
Sharon is cleaning up language to run in final and making sure Chuck Kopp is al right with the quotes attributed to
him. This is basically th e version from late yesterday with a paragraph added onlprivileged or Personal Materi
Privileged or Persona],
Randy
8/24/2009
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From: Mason, Janice L (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FlRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GR0UP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=JLMAS0N1
Sent: Monday, July 14, 2008 2:31 PM
To: Palin; Sarah (GOV sponsored); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); •ftb907@yahoo.com'
Cc: Nizich; Michael A (GOV); Balash; Joseph R (GOV)
Subject: RE: Pipeline
Governor - I have forwarded to IT so that they can look into this and I will get back to
you with findings. Janice
Original Message
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Sent: Monday, July 14, 2008 2:27 PM
To: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); 'ftb907@yahoo.com'
Cc: Mason, Janice L (GOV); Nizich, Michael A (GOV); Balash, Joseph R (GOV)
Subject: Fw: Pipeline
Inportance: High
Today, for some reason, I'm getting emails at this address that look like they're part of
some mass gasline lobbying effort . . . can you track down how folks now have this address?
It hasnt received mass emails in the past.
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From: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) [/0=S0A/0U=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GR0UP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=SWLEIGH0W1
Sent Monday, July 14, 2008 3:56 PM
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Subject: Amm
Governor-
Channel 2 wants to confirm that you invited Senator McCain to visit ANWR.
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
(907) 269-7450 Anchorage
(907) 465-4031 Juneau
(907) 240-7943 ceil
8/31/2009
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From: Von Scheben, Leo (DOT) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=LVON_SCHEBEN)
Sent: Monday, July 14, 2008 10:04 AM
To: 'gov.palin@yahoo.com'
Subject: FW: Confidential Fw: Personnel
Thanks for the heads up. I don't know Chuck so hope to meet him soon. LEO
Original Message
From: gov.palin@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.palin@yahoo.com]
Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2008 1:02 AM
To: Notti, Emil R (CED) ; Von Scheben, Leo (DOT)
Subject: Confidential Fw: Personnel
Leo and Emil, fyi on Walt.,, and I believe you'll really like working with Chuck:
Original Message
From: gov.palin@yahoo.com
Date: Sun, 13 Jul 2008 07:34:16
To: Sean personai2<Priviieged or Personal t>
Sub j ect : Personnel
We're replacing Walt with Chuck Kopp from Kenai. It's all good. Except we asked Walt to
move to the ABC Board Ex Dir position so he could utilize his talents and connections with
Rural Ak and help address the bootlegging problem (leading to horrendous other problems)
in our villages... he said no to that offer. Chuck starts on Monday.
PRA GSP01 0020818
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From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPiENTS/CN=GOVSP]
Monday, July 14, 2008 2:40 PM
•ftb907@yahoo.com'; Peny; Kristina Y (GOV)
Mason; Janice L (GOV); NIzlch; Michael A (GOV); Balash; Joseph R (GOV)
Re: Fw: Pipeline
I didn't even know people had an easy address like that that'll clog my BB... hasnt
happened before. Anyway, as of today, it's getting hit.
Original Message
From: frank bailey <ftb907@yahoo.com>
To: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Cc: Mason, Janice L (GOV) ; Nizich, Michael A (GOV); Balash, Joseph R (GOV)
Sent: Mon Jul 14 14:35:05 2008
Subject: Re: Fw: Pipeline
The online "411" with the State is the outside email that goes to Constituent Affairs
(sarah.palin@alaska.gov).
The only google hit was on Newsminer's blog a blogger named "5050" back on April 17th
PRA GSP01 0020819
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From: Mason, Janice L (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=JLMASON]
Sent Monday, July 14, 2008 3:00 PM
To: Palin; Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Cc: Nizich; Michael A (GOV); Peny; Kristina Y (GOV); Balash; Joseph R (GOV); 'ftbgo?
@yahoo.com'; Essary; Karen S (GOV)
Subject: RE: Fw: Pipeline
I just received a call from Karen Essary. Karen verified that your private email address
is still hidden, so it's likely that they got the address via a cc or forward of an email
with your address on it.
We can have Karen set up a filter on your account so emails from that address are sent
directly to spam. Or we can set up a new email address for you and have this one
forwarded to CR. Janice
Original Message
From: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Sent: Monday, July 14, 2008 2:53 PM
To: Balash, Joseph R (GOV); • ftb907@yahoo.com' ; Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Cc: Mason, Janice L (GOV
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From: Ruaro, Randall P (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPiENTS/CN=RPRUARO]
Sent: Monday, July 14, 2008 7:44 AM
To: Nizich; Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Subject: RE: Draft release for new DPS commissioner
Mike:
I believe Sharon is working on a revised draft. I will check first thing this mominq. |Privileged or Personal Materia
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Randy
From: Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Sent: Sun 7/13/2008 10:21 PM
To: ExtemalEmailgsp; Ruaro, Randall P (GOV); Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: RE: Draft release for new DPS commissioner
8/25/2009
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We'll make sure a statement is added before it goes out
From: gDv.sarah@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent: Sun 7/13/2008 2:25 PM
To: Ruaro, Randall P (GOV); Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Cc: Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Re: Draft release for new DPS commissioner
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Sent fix)m my BlackBeny device from Cellular One
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Date: Sim, 13 Jul 2008 22:17:03 +0000
To: Randy Ruaro<randall.ruaro@alaska.gov>; Sharon Leighow<sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>; K
Perry<kris.perry@alaska.gov>
CC: M Nizich<mike.nizich@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: Draft release for new DPS commissioner
I think it's great. If anyone has anything else, that's fine... but it looks to me like it's good to go.
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Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From: "Ruaro, Randall P (GOV)" <randall.ruaro@aIaska.gov>
Date: Sun, 13 Jul 2008 13:23:27 -0800
To: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)<sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
CC: Sarah Palin<gov.sarah@yahoo.com>; Nizich, Michael A (GOV)<mike.nizich@£daska.gov>
Subject: Draft release for new DPS commissioner
Sharon:
Sorry for the computer girtch. The attachment of the draft in WORD may not have made it thro ugh this morni ng.
Here is a slightly more polished version. I tried to put a few sentences in to remind readers the [Privileged d
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fl'ee to use or edit as you wish.
Randy
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8/25/2009
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From: Ruaro, Randall P (GOV) [/0=SOAADU=FiRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=RPRUARO]
Sent: Monday, July 14, 2008 7:44 AM
To: Nizich; Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); gov.sanah@yahoo.com
Subject: RE: Draft release for new DPS commissioner
Mike:
I believe Sharon is working on a revised draft, t will check first thing this morning. iPrivileqed or Personal Mater!
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Randy
From: Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Sent: Sun 7/13/2008 10;21 PM
To: ExtiemalEmailgsp; Ruaro, Randall P (GOV); Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: RE: Draft release for new DPS commissioner
8/25/2009
PRA GSP01 0020824
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We'll make sure a statement is added before it goes out.
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent: Sun 7/13/2008 2:25 PM
To: Ruaro, Randall P (GOV); Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Cc: Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Re: Draft release for new DPS commissioner
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Date: Sun, 13 Jul 2008 22:17:03 +0000
To: Randy Rviaro<randall.ruaro@alaska.gov>; Sharon Leighow<^aron.leighow@alaska.gov>; K
Peny<kris.perry@alaska.gov>
CC: M Nizich<mike.nizich@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: Draft release for new DPS commissioner
I think it's great. If anyone has anything else, that's fine... but it looks to me like it's good to go.
Privileged
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From: "Ruaro, Randall P (GOV)" <randall.ruaro@alaska.gov>
Date: Sun, 13 Jul 2008 13:23:27 -0800
To: Leighow, SharonW (GOV)<sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
CC: Sarah Palin<gov.sarah@yahoo.com>; Nizich, Michael A (GGV)<mike.nizich@alaska.gov>
Subject: Draft release for new DPS commissioner
Sharon:
Sorry for the computer glitch. The attachment of the draft in WORD may not have made it thro ugh this morning.
Here is a slightly more polished version. I tried to put a few sentences in to remind readers the IgtMleaed or Fl
iPrivileqed or Personal Material Redacted F ^^'
tree to use or edit as you wish.
Randy
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8/25/2009
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From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Note, Emil R (CED) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GR0UP/CN=RECIP1ENTS/CN=ERN0TT1]
Monday, July 14, 2008 10:02 AM
'gov.palin@yahoo.com'; Von Scheben; Leo (DOT)
RE: Confidential Fw: Personnel
I look forward to meeting Chuck and working with him. Emil
Original Message
From: gov.palin@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.palin@yahoo.com]
Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2008 1:02 AM
To: Notti, Emil R (CED); Von Scheben, Leo (DOT)
Subject: Confidential Fw: Personnel
Leo and Emil, fyi on Walt... and I believe you'll really like working with Chuck:
Original Message
From: gov.palin@yahoo.cora
Date: Sun, 13 Jul 2008 07:34:16
To: Sean personai2<jPrivileged or Personall|>
Sub j ect : Personnel
We're replacing Walt with Chuck Kopp from Kenai. It's all good. Except we asked Walt to
move to the ABC Board Ex Dir position so he could utilize his talents and connections with
Rural Ak and help address the bootlegging problem (leading to horrendous other problems)
in our villages... he said no to that offer. Chuck starts on Monday.
PRA GSP01 0020827
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From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Mason, Janice L (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=JLMASON]
Monday, July 14, 2008 2:28 PM
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Nizich; Michael A (GOV)
Lt. Governor
The Lt.
use:
Governor's email account (personal) is not working properly at this time. Please
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Monday, July 14, 2008 10:43 AM
To: Ruaro; Randall P (GOV); Lefghow; Sharon W (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Cc: Nizich; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Re: Draft release for new DPS commissioner
Importance: High
This was the good one, with the good explanation in quotes from Chuck. It didn't go out with the
one-sentence addition about rural drugs/alcohol:
(What happened to this presser?)
Pis send out add-on (not a "correction'') to fijither illustrate where we are w changes at DPS, it's
summed up nicely in his quotes that were eliminated.
Sent firom my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From: "Ruaro, Randall P (GOV)" <randall.ruaro{^Iaska.gov>
Date: Sun, 13 Jul 2008 13:23:27 -0800
To: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)<sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
CC: Sarah Palin<gov.sarah@yahoo.com>; Nizich, Michael A (GOV)<mike.nizich@alaska.gov>
Subject: Draft release for new DPS conrniissioner
Sharon:
Sony for the computer glitch. The attachment of the draft in WORD may not have made it through this
morning. Here is a sliahtlv more polished version. I tried to [)ut a few sentences in to remind readers the
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or| f^j^i "t^B to use or eon as you wisn.
Randy
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9/18/2009
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Monday, July 14, 2008 12:35 AM
To: Nizich; Michael A (GOV); Ruaro; Randall P (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Peny; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Re: Draft release for new DPS commissioner
Thanks!
Sent from my BlackBeny device from Cellidar One
From: "Nizich, Michael A (GOV)" <mike.nizich(galaska.gov>
Date: Sun, 13 Jul 2008 22:21:41 -0800
To: ExtemaIEmailgsp<gov.sarah@yahoo.com>; Ruaro, Randall P (GOV)
<randall.ruaro@alaska.gov>; Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)<sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>; Perry,
Kristina Y (GOV)<kris.peny@alaska.gov>
Subject: RE: Draft release for new DPS commissioner
We'll make sure a statement is added before it goes out.
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent: Sun 7/13/2008 2:25 PM
To: Ruaro, Randall P (GOV); Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Cc: Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Re: Draft release for new DPS commissioner
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Date: Sun, 13 Jul 2008 22:17:03 +0000
To: Randy Ruaro<randall jruaro@alaska.gov>; Sharon Leighow<sharon.leighow@alaskia.gov>;
K Perry<kris.perry@alaska.gov>
CC: M Nizich<mike.mzich@aIaska.gov>
Subject: Re: Draft release for new DPS conamissioner
I think it's great. If anyone has anything eke, that's fine... but it looks to me like it's good to go.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From: "Ruaro, Randall P (GOV)" <randalljuaro@alaska.gov>
Date: Sun, 13 Jul 2008 13:23:27 -0800
To: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)<sharon.Ieighow@alaska.gov>
CC: Sarah Palin<gov.sarah@yahoo.com>; Nizich, Michael A (GOV)<mike.nizich@alaska.gov>
9/18/2009
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Subject: Draft release for new DPS commissioner
Sharon:
Sorry for the computer glitch. The attachment of the draft in WORD may not have made it thro ugh this momin g.
Here is a slightly more polished version. I tried to put a few sentences in to remind readers the |Pri vileged o
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Tree lo use or edit as you wish.
Randy
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9/18/2009
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Monday, July 14, 2008 8:14 AM
To: Ruaro; Randall P (GOV); Nizich; Michael A (GOV)
Co: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Re: Draft release for new DPS conrwnlssioner
Is the presser out yet? The soo ner the better, ideally with P rivileged or Personal Material Redact s
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Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From: "Ruaro, Randall P (GOV)" <randall.ruaro@alaska.gov>
Date: Mon, 14 Jul 2008 07:44:09 -0800
To: Nizich, Michael A (GOV)<mike.nizich(galaska.gov>
CC: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)<sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>; <^ov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject: RE: Draft release for new DPS commissioner
Mike:
I beli eve Sharon is working on a revised draft. I will check first thing this morning. [Privileged or Personal f\
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Randy
9/18/2009
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From: Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Sent: Sun lIUHQOi 10:21 PM
To: ExternalEmailgsp; Ruaro, Randall P (GOV); Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: RE: Draft release for new DPS commissioner
We'll make sure a statement is added before it goes out
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.a)m [mailto:gov.sarah@yai\oo.com]
Sent: Sun 7/13/2008 2:25 PM
To: Ruaro, Randall P (GOV); Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Perry, KrisUna Y (GOV)
Cc: Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Re: Draft release for new DPS commissioner
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Sent j&om my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Date: Sun, 13 Jul 2008 22:17:03 +0000
To: Randy Ruaro<randaU.niaro@alaska.gov>; Sharon Leighow<sharon.Ieighow@alaska.gov>; K
Perry<kris.peny@jdaska.gov>
eC: M Nizich<mike.nizich@aIaska.gov>
Subject: Re: Draft release for new DPS commissioner
I think it's great. If anyone has anything else, that's fine... but it looks to me like it's good to go.
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Privileged i
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From: "Ruaro, Randall P (GOV)" <randall.ruaro@alaska.gov>
Date: Sun, 13 Jul 2008 13:23:27 -0800
To: Leighovi^, Sharon W (GOV)<sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
CC: Sarah Palin<gov.sarah@yahoo.com>; Nizich, Michael A (GOV)<mike.nizich@alaska.gov>
Subject: Draft release for new DPS commissioner
! Sharon:
Sorry for the computer glitch. The attachment of the draft in WORD may not have made it thro ugh this morn ing.
I Here is a slightty more polished version. I tried to put a few sentences in to remind readers the iPrix/iignpH d
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Monday, July 14, 2008 11:10 AM
To: Ruaro; Randall P (GOV)
Subject: Re: Rd to Nome
Can be done before Sept though? (The status report anyway)
Original Message
From: Randy Ruaro
To: Governor Sarah Palin
Sent: Jul 14, 2008 3:04 PM
Subject: RE: Rd to Nome
Governor:
Leo is in a 6 hour managers meeting. I will follow up with him this
afternoon on a response. Joe and I have briefly discussed the idea of
getting Leo, Pat, Tom, and Click together the first week in September
for a meeting to review road and infrastructure projects that could lead
to significant economic development and jobs. The idea is to identify
those projects where we can make a difference quickly, rank them, and
then review with you and 0MB and COS.
Randy
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent: Monday, July 14, 2008 10:51 AM
To: Von Scheben, Leo (DOT) ; Richards, Frank T (DOT)
Cc: Ruaro, Randall P (GOV); Nizich, Michael A (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y
(GOV)
Subject: Rd to Nome
Leo- I've heard that there's been preliminary work done on the idea of
building a road to connect us to our resources in Nome. True? That'd be
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great if it's true. What's the cost? We need to start building
infrastructure- esp in areas where the residents truly want the roads.
Pis give me a status report on Nome Rd plan. Thanks
Sent from my BlackBerry (r) device from Cellular One
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.conn
Sent: Monday, July 14, 2008 10:51 AM
To: Von Scheben; Leo (DOT); Richards; Frank T (DOT)
Cc: Ruaro; Randall P (GOV); Nizich; Michael A (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Rd to Nome
Leo- I've heard that there's been preliminary work done on the idea of building a road to
connect us to our resources in Nome. True? That'd be great if it's true. What's the cost?
We need to start building infrastructure- esp in areas where the residents truly want the
roads. Pis give me a status report on Nome Rd plan. Thanks
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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Unknown
From: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV) [/O=SOA/0U=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=KYPERRY]
Sent: Monday. July 14, 2008 8:27 AM
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com*; Ruaro; Randall P (GOV); Nizich; Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: Re: Draft release for new DPS commissioner
Good one liner addition. As long as it doesn't take longer or complicate matters (so we
can get out asap), can you include those good stats below?
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov.saraheyahoo.com>
To: Ruaro, Randall P (GOV); Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Sent: Mon Jul 14 08:13:33 2008
Subject: Re: Draft release for new DPS commissioner
Is the presser out yet? The sooner the bet ter, ideally with Privileged OF Personal Material Redai
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From: "Ruaro, Randall P (GOV)" <randall.ruaro@alaska.gov>
Date: Mon, 14 Jul 2008 07:44:09 -0800
To: Nizich, Michael A (GOV) <mike.nizich@alaska.gov>
CC: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)<sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>; <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Svibject: RE: Draft release for new DPS commissioner
Mike:
I believe Sharon is working on a revised draft ,
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Randy
From: Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Sent: Sun 7/13/2008 10:21 PM
To: ExternalEmailgsp; Ruaro, Randall P (GOV); Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y
(GOV)
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Subject: RE: Draft release for new DPS commissioner
We'll make sure a statement Is added before it goes out.
From: gov.sarah8yahoo.com [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent: Sun 7/13/2008 2:25 PM
To: Ruaro, Randall P (GOV); Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Cc: Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Re: Draft release for new DPS commissioner
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Date: Sun, 13 Jul 2008 22:17:03 +0000
To: Randy Ruaro<randall.ruaro@alaska.gov>; Sharon Leighow<sharon. leighowealaska.gov>; K
Perry<kris .perrySalaska . gov>
CC: M Nizich<mike.nizich@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: Draft release for new DPS commissioner
I think it's gre at. If anyone has anything else, that's fine.
it's good to go. fPm/ilonoH r.r PQro,^r. ol Matoriol PoHa,^toH ~
. but it looks to me like
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From: "Ruaro, Randall P (GOV)" <randaH.ruaro@alaska.gov>
Date: Sun, 13 Jul 2008 13:23:27 -0800
To: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)<sharon.leighowealaska.gov>
CC: Sarah Palin<gov.saraheyahoo.com>; Nizlch, Michael A (GOV)<mike.nizich@alaska.gov>
Subject: Draft release for new DPS coiamissioner
Sharon:
Sorry for the computer glitch. The attachment of the draft in WORD may not have made it
through this morning. Here is a slightly more polished version. I tried to put a few
sentences in to remind readers the privi|finf>ri nr Pergonal Material Rpriar.tftri 1
rprjvileaed or Personal Material Redacted
edit as you wish.
Feel free to use or
Randy
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From: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=SWLEIGHOW]
Sent: Monday, July 14, 2008 8:26 AM
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'; Ruaro; Randall P (GOV); Nizich; Michael A (GOV)
Co: Pen^; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Re: Draft release for new DPS commissioner
Going through final proofing now - it wll be out shortly.
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
To: Ruaro, Randall P (GOV); NLzich, Michael A (GOV)
Co: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Sent: Mon Jul 14 08:13:33 2008
Subject: Re: Draft release for new DPS commissioner
Is the presser out vet? The sooner the bett er, ideally with [Privileged or Personal Material Red|
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From: "Ruaro, Randall P (GOV)" <randall.ruaro@alaska.gov>
Date: Mon, 14 Jul 2008 07:44:09 -0800
To: Nizich, Michael A (GOV)<mike.nizich@alaska.gov>
CC: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)<sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>; <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
Subject: RE: Draft release for new DPS commissioner
Mike:
I believe Sharon is working on a revised draft. I will check first thing this morning.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
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Randy
From: Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Sent: Sun 7/13/2008 10:21 PM
To: ExternalEmailgsp; Ruaro, Randall P (GOV); Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y
(GOV)
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I
I
i
Siibject: RE: Draft release for new DPS coitimissioner
We'll make sure a statement is added before it goes out.
From: gov.saraheyahoo.com [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent: Sun 7/13/2008 2:25 PM
To: Ruaro, Randall P (GOV); Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Cc: Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Re: Draft release for new DPS commissioner
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Sent from my Blac)cBerry device from Cellular One
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Date: Sun, 13 Jul 2008 22:17:03 +0000
To: Randy Ruaro<randall.ruaro@alaska.gov>; Sharon Leighow<sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>; K
Perry<kris .perrygalaska . gov>
CC: M Nizich<mike.nizichealaska.gov>
Subject: Re: Draft release for new DPS commissioner
I think it's gre ats If anyone has anything else, that's fine but it looks to me like
it's good to go. [Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
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From: "Ruaro, Randall P (GOV)" <randaH.ruaro@alaska.gov>
Date: Sun, 13 Jul 2008 13:23:27 -0800
To: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)<sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
CC: Sarah Palin<gov.sarah@yahoo.com>; Nizich, Michael A {GOV)<mike.nizich@alaska.gov>
Subject: Draft release for new DPS commissioner
Sharon :
Sorry for the computer glitch. The attachment of the draft in WORD may not have made it
through this morning. Here is a slightly more polishe d version. I tried to put a few
sentences in to remind readers the Iprjyiiftnfiri nr Pftr^nnal Matfirial Redar.t fid"
iPrivileqed or Personal Material Redacted
edit as you wish.
ll'eel tree to use or
Randy
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From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Monday, July 14, 2008 7:40 AM
Stapleton; Meghan N (DNR)
Mason; Janice L (GOV); Peny; Kristina Y (GOV)
Re: One more thing... reception
Excellent idea. I'll do it. I can be there all day Wednesday, then not again for awhile.
If lawmakers leave Juneau we can do a reception in Anchorage at any time this next week.
Original Message
From: Meghan Stapleton
To: Governor Sarah Palin
Sent: Jul 14, 2008 12:37 AM
Subject: One more thing... reception
Governor,
Sorry. One more thing: I think you need one more reception just to get the pulse of the
legislators and see where they're coming from at this point. Proponents are getting
restless, critics are delaying a decision. Perhaps pulling everyone together in one
mansion just for an informal reception might be good after you return. I'll rely on you to
tell me what's good timing, or if it's a good idea or good timing at all.
Thanks,
meghan
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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From: Perry, Krishna Y (GOV) [/0=S0A/0U=F1RST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=KYPERRY]
Sent: Monday, July 1 4, 2008 6:49 AM
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.conri'
Subject: Re: Agenda
We can skip the lunch also. It's a prospecting lunch and only Perry and Barbour will be
there making a pitch.
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com <gov . sarahSyahoo . com>
To: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Sent: Men Jul 14 05:16:13 2008
Subject: Re: Agenda
I'll show u other scheduling blunders she gave me that have added to frustrations because
precious time gets wasted. I'll also be asking her if she feels overwhelmed or not free to
delegate, so that these things don't continually happen. She must let go of some of this
and allow others in the 20,000-plus employee corps to help me out.
Original Message
From: K Perry
To: Governor Sarah Palin
Sent: Jul 14, 2008 8:40 AM
Subject: Fw: Agenda
Original Message
From: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
To: Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Sent: Mon Jul 14 04:40:06 2008
Subject: Agenda
Just an FYI, the RGA event times on the calendar are wrong, the event locations are
wrong, apparently they changed this morning's breakfast from open to 'executive committee
only' which was embarassing for me finding out so late and it was not necessary for the
Gov to attend. Christie said she emailed you the updated schedule and briefing on Thursday
- did you get it from her? If not, let me know so that I can address it with them if we're
not getting what we need. My fault that I didn't realize until too late that there was no
briefing info. .
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In all of our busyness, we need to figure out a better system, help, etc. Thanks.
Will check in later
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Perry. Kristina Y (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECiPIENTS/CN=KYPERRY]
Monday, July 14. 2008 4:41 AM
'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Fw: Agenda
Original Message
From: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
To: Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Sent: Mon Jul 14 04:40:06 2008
Subject: Agenda
Just an FYI, the RGA event times on the calendar are wrong, the event locations are wrong,
apparently they changed this morning's breakfast from open to 'executive committee only'
which was embarassing for me finding out so late and it was not necessary for the Gov to
attend. Christie said she emailed you the updated schedule and briefing on Thursday - did
you get it from her? If not, let me know so that I can address it with them if we're not
getting what we need. My fault that I didn't realize until too late that there was no
briefing info..
In all of our busyness, we need to figure out a better system, help, etc. Thanks.
Will check in later
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Monday, July 14, 2008 1:09 PM
To: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Cc: Penry; Kristina Y (GOV); Nizich; Michael A (GOV); Ruaro; Randall P (GOV)
Subject: Re: please approve
This does look like it has the pts made in the presser last night that I approved and thought went
out today. At this pt I don't have tiie emails to compare, so I'm assuming these are now the
missing pts that we want tiie piiblic to know. One point: [ Privileged or Personal Material Redactec
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From: "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)" <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
Date: Mon, 14 Jul 2008 12:30:28 -0800
To: <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
CC: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)<4ais.perry@aIaska.gov>; Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
<mike.nizich@alaska.gov>; Ruaro, Randall P (GOV)<randaIl.ruaro@alaska.gov>
Subject: please approve
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
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Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
(907) 269-7450 Anchorage
(907) 465-4031 Juneau
(907) 240-7943 cell
9/18/2009
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Monday, July 14. 2008 11:18 AM
To: Ruaro; Randall P (GOV); Peny; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Re: Draft release for new DPS commissioner
You were right on in your presser. It told the story. Don't know why they changed it- they now
need a follow-on presser that incorporates what it is I saw and approved Thanks
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From: "Ruaro, Randall P (GOV)" <randall.ruaro@alaska.gov>
Date: Mon, 14 Jul 2008 1 1 :00:06 -0800
To: ExtemalEmailgsp<gov.sarah(gyahoo.com>
Subject: RE: Draft release for new DPS commissioner
Governor
There was a decision in the Anchorag e office to ao w it h a different version anri not knowinn it had not
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been cleared with you. I deferred to it. Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Sharon is woricing on a separate press release that will go out today and mention these areas.
Randy
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com}
Sent: Monday, July 14, 2008 10:43 AM
To: Ruaro, Randall P (GOV); Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Cc: Nizfch, Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Re: Draft retease for new DPS commissioner
This was the good one, with the good explanation in quotes from Chuck. It didn't go out with the
one-sentence addition about rural drugs/alcohol:
(What happened to this presser?)
Pis send out add-on (not a "correction") to fiirther illustrate where we are w changes at DPS, it's
summed up nicely in his quotes that were eliminated.
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From: "Ruaro, Randall P (GOV)" <randall.ruaTO@alaska.gov>
Date: Sun, 1 3 Jul 2008 1 3 :23 :27 -0800
To: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)<sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
CC: Sarah Palin<gov.sarah@yahoo.com>; Nizich, Michael A (GOV)<mike.nizich@alaska.gov>
Subject: Draft release for new DPS commissioner
Sharon:
9/18/2009
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Sorry for the computer glitch. The attachment of the draft in WORD may not have made it through this morning.
Here is a slightly more polished version. I tried to put a few sentences in to remind readers the [privjleaed ol
iPrivileged or Personal Material Redacted
tree to use or edit as you wish.
Randy
Feel
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From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored) [govpalin@alaska.gov)
Monday, July 14, 2008 2:42 PM
Balash; Joseph R (GOV); flb907@yahoo.com; Peny; Kristina Y (GOV)
Mason; Janice L (GOV); Nizich; Michael A (GOV)
Re: Fw: Pipeline
Thanks, Merrick : (
Original Message
From: Balash, Joseph R (GOV)
To: 'ftb907eyahoo.com' <ftb907eyahoo.com>; Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Palin, Sarah (GOV
sponsored)
Cc: Mason, Janice L (GOV); Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Sent: Mon Jul 14 14:41:28 2008
Subject: Re: Fw: Pipeline
5050 is one of Merrick Pierce's aliases.
Original Message
From: frank bailey <ftb907@yahoo.com>
To: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Cc: Mason, Janice L (GOV); Nizich, Michael A (GOV); Balash, Joseph R (GOV)
Sent: Mon Jul 14 14:35:05 2008
Subject: Re: Fw: Pipeline
The online "411" with the State is the outside email that goes to Constituent Affairs
(sarah.palin@alaska.gov) ,
The only google hit was on Newsminer's blog a blogger named "5050" back on April 17th put
out the govpalin@alaska.gov address in response to an editorial by Chris Eshelman.
Someone in Fairbanks has it . . . and is handing it out .
That's an easy one to change if you'd like us to do so.
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— On Mon, 7/14/08, Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored) <govpalin@alaska.gov> wrote:
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored) <govpalin@alaska.gov>
Subject: Fw: Pipeline
To: "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>, ftb907@yahoo.com
Cc: "Mason, Janice L (GOV) " <janice.mason8alaska.gov>, "Nizich, Michael A (GOV)'
<mike.nizich@alaska.gov>, "Balash, Joseph R (GOV)" <joe.balash@alaska.gov>
Date: Monday, July 14, 2008, 2:26 PM
Today, for some reason, I'm getting emails at this address that look like they're
part of some mass gasline lobbying effort... can you track down how folks now have this
address? It hasnt received mass emails in the past. Thanks
Original Message
From: Smokey <smokey@alaska.net>
To: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored); Rep_John_Harris@legis. state. ak. us
<Rep_John_Harris@legis. state. ak.us>; Therriault, Gene (LAA)
Sent: Mon Jul 14 14:22:51 2008
Subject: Pipeline
I would like to know what happen to the "All Alaskan Pipeline"? I am tired of the
high cost of fuel in Fairbanks and Anchorage pays cheaper for fuel than Fairbanks.
All three of you need to go to http://www.fairbanksgas.com/ and find out what the
problem is and find a solution to it. I have already petitioned the federal
congressional delegation about stopping oil speculation buying crude oil that is
driving crude oil price up.
I want a gasline that will benefit all Alaskans not just a few communities. I
believe this proposal only benefits Anchorage and not Fairbanks or the State of
Alaska. There needs to be more proposal submit before jumping on the first one that
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comes around.
Thank you
Kevin Baird
5820 Cleveland Ave
Salcha, Alaska 99714
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! From: frank bailey [ftb907@yahoo.com)
; Sent: Monday. July 14, 2008 2:35 PM
; To: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Paiin; Sarah (GOV sponsored)
! Cc: Mason; Janice L (GOV); Nizich; Michael A (GOV); Balash; Joseph R (GOV)
Subject: Re: Fw Pipeline
j The online "411" with the State is the outside email that goes to Constituent Affairs
j (sarah.palin@alaska.gov <mailto:sarah.palin@alaska.gov>).
j
I The only google hit was on Newsminer's blog a blogger named "5050" back on April 17th put
j out the govpalin@alaska.gov address in response to an editorial by Chris Eshelman.
Someone in Fairbanks has it... and is handing it out.
That's an easy one to change if you'd like us to do so.
On Mon, 7/14/08, Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored) <govpalin@alaska.gov> wrote:
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored) <govpalin@alaska.gov>
Subject: Fw: Pipeline
To: "Pe
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From: Palin. Sarah (GOV sponsored) [/0=SOA/OU=FiRST ADMINISTRATIVE '
GR0UP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=G0VSP1
Sent: Monday, July 14, 2008 2:34 PM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); 'ftb907@yahoo.com'
Co: Nizich; Michael A (GOV); Balash; Joseph R (GOV)
Subject: Re: Pipeline
It looks like maybe I was cc'd on a public gasline email, using that addy, and now they've
got my number. >
Original Message
From: Mason, Janice L (GOV)
To: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); 'ftb907@yahoo.com' <ftb907
@ yahoo. com>
Cc: Nizich, Michael A (GOV); Balash, Joseph R (GOV)
Sent: Mon Jul 14 14:31:00 2008
Subject: RE: Pipeline
Governor - I have forwarded to IT so that they can look into this and I will get back to
you with findings. Janice
— Original Message ■ —
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Sent: Monday, July 14, 2008 2:27 PM
To: Perry, Krist
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From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Monday, July 14, 2008 2:32 PM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Nizich; Michael A (GOV)
Re: Lt. Governor
No wonder. Everything's popped back to me for the past few days. Thanks
Original Message
From: Janice Mason
To: Governor Sarah Palin
Cc: K Perry
Cc: M Nizich
Sent: Jul 14, 2008 6:28 PM
Subject: Lt. Governor
The Lt. Governor's email account (personal) is not working properly at this time. Please
use:
Privileged or Personal M^ji^g^j^^^. Privileged or Personal ^
Thanks , Janice
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Monday, July 14, 2008 7:22 PM
To: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV)
Subject: Re; PR - 08-1 18 Governor Lauds Oil Industry Development 071408
Thanks much!
Sent from my BlackBeny device from Cellular One
From: "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)" <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
Date: Mon, 14 Jul 2008 19:13:04 -0800
To: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)<rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>; Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
<sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
CC: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)<sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
Subject: PR - 08-1 1 8 Governor Lauds Oil Industry Development 071408
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 08-118
Governor Lauds Oil Industry Development
July 14, 2008, Anchorage,Alaska - BP announced today that it had sanctioned the
development of its Liberty prospect in the federal waters in the Beaufort Sea Outer
Continental Shelf. BP will push the envelope of technology by drilling ultra extended reach
wells, with the largest land rig in the world. This technology will minimize the impact of the
Liberty development on the environment.
"I want to congratulate Alaska's oil industry and our Department of Natural Resources for
these pro-development achievements," Governor Palin said. "Our state has the resources
and the people to address the nation's energy needs. Alaska remains an attractive and
inviting place for oil and gas industry investment. I look forward to more good news In the
future."
When production begins in 2011, the state will share in the royalties paid by BP to the
federal government. Under existing law, the state will receive 27 percent of the royalties or
almost 5 million barrels over the life of the project. The state and other producers on the
North Slope will also benefit from potentially lower tariffs on the TAPS pipeline. At its peak
in 2014, Liberty will produce 40,000 barrels per day and contribute to an increase of 6
percent of total TAPS throughput.
BP's Liberty announcement comes along after a string of good news in Alaska's oil patch.
ConocoPhillips last week announced "first oil" from its Qannik prospect in the Colville River
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Unit. Qannik production will peak in 2009 at 4,000 barrels per day. With potential expansion the
prospect may yield over 25 million barrels. On June 13, 2008, Pioneer began production from its
Oooguruk field. Oooguruk is a 90 million barrel oil field that will reach peak production of 20,000
barrels per day in 2010. Pioneer is one of the new Independents now working in Alaska and is the
only independent operator on the North Slope. Soon to follow Pioneer as operator of a new
producing oil field is the major Italian oil company ENI which sanctioned the neighboring Nikiatchuq
oil field in January 2008. Development of this oil field is now underway.
###
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
465-403 Uuneau
269-7450Anchorage
240-7943 cell
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Monday. July 14, 2008 4:09 PM
To: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Rutherford; Marty K (DNR)
Cc: Stepleton; Meghan N (DNR); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Re: ANWR
He's not at this conference and he's ahready been there (is my understanding... don't quote me on
that I'll have Joe or Tom or someone confirm), but yes we've sent out liie word that we want him,
obama, everyone else to get up here and see tiie swath of land for themselves. I've spoken w him
about ANWR but don't remember if in that conversation 5 months ago I repeated our open
invitation for him and other elected officials to come up. Maybe I should put the invite in written
form too?
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From: "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)" <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
Date: Mon, 14 Jul 2008 1 5 :55 :43 -0800
To: <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject: ANWR
Governor-
Channel 2 wants to confirm that you invited Senator McCain to visit ANWR.
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
(907) 269-7450 Anchorage
(907) 465-4031 Juneau
(907) 240-7943 cell
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Monday, July 14, 2008 4:24 PM
To: Leighow; Sharon W(GOV); Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Itwin; Tom E (DNR); Rutherford; Marty K (DNR)
Cc: Stapleton; Meghan N (DNR); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Frank Bailey; Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: Re: ANWR
Frank and I are tr3ring to recall if oiir letter of invite went out to him, or who specifically in all
these montiis of me inviting critics to visit it. Maybe janice knows.
Sent jBrom my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From: gov.sarah(gyahooxom
Date: Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:09:25 +0000
To: Sharon Leighow<sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>; Joe Balash<joe.balash(^aska.gov>; Tom
Irwin<tom.irwin@alaska.gov>; Marly Rutherford<marty .rutherford@alaska.gov>
CC: Meghan Stapleton<meghan.stapleton@alaska.gov>; K Perry<kris.perry(^alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: ANWR
He's not at this conference and he's akeady been there (is my understanding... don't quote me on
that I'll have Joe or Tom or someone confirm), but yes we've sent out the word that we want him,
obama, everyone else to get up here and see tiie swath of land for themselves. I've spoken w him
about ANWR but don't remember if in that conversation 5 months ago I repeated our open
invitation for him and other elected officials to come up. Maybe I should put the invite in written
form too?
Sent firom ray BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From: "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)" <shaionJeighow(galaska.gov>
Date: Mon, 14 Jul 2008 15:55:43 -0800
To: <gov.sarah(^yahoo.com>
Subject: ANWR
Governor-
Channel 2 wants to confirm that you invited Senator McCain to visit ANWR.
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communfcatidns Director
(907) 269-7450 Anchorage
(907) 465-4031 Juneau
(907) 240-7943 cell
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Monday, July 14, 2008 3:53 PM
To: Frank Bailey; K Perry Yahoo; Itwin; Tom E (DNR); Rutherford; Marty K (DNR)
Subject: Re: Fw: The latest edition of Backbone III ad
According to DOE there will NOT be amd there IS no export license! Correct me if I'm wrong,
tom/marty... But that's what Slutz told me yesterday even. We need to get the word out on that
one„, also that today's Congress is also saying no license.
Sent j&om my BlackBeny device from Cellular One
From: frank bailey <ftb907@yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, 14 Jul 2008 16:50:41 -0700 (PDT)
To: K Perry Yahoo<krisandclark@yahoo.com>; <gov.sarah@yah6o.com>
Subject: Re: Fw: The latest edition of Backbone III ad
Bi2arre. Almost like sending a press release out multiple times huh??
okay bad comparison.
anyhoo...i'm checking on that line about the export license in this ad. didn't think that was accura
at least they're getting the "columns" right finally.
— On Mon, 7/14/08, gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov.sarah@yahooxoni> wrote:
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject: Fw: The latest edition of Backbone III ad
To: "Frank Bailey" <ftb907@yahoo.com>, "K Perry Yahoo" <krisandclark@yahoo.com>
Date: Monday, July 14, 2008, 3.41 PM
Malcolm is a mess.
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
Original Message-
From: Scott Heyworth <heyworth@gci . net>
Date: Mon, 14 Jul 2008 15:39:57
To: Scott R Heyworth<heyworth@gci.net>
Subject: Fw: The latest edition of Backbone III ad
yes!
Original Message
From: "Malcolm B Roberts" <mbroberts@gci.net>
To: "Bill Walker" <bill-wwa0ak.net>; "Bob Morigeau"
<donnainor@mtaonline.net>; "Chancy Croft"
<ccroft@alaska.com>; "Cindy
Roberts" <cindy.roberts@gci.net>; "David Gottstein"
<dgottstein@aol . cora>;
"Jack Roderick" <jroderick@gci.net>; "Jim Sykes"
< j sykesSmtaonline . net>;
<mayor9co. fairbanks.ak.us>; "Joey Merrick"
<jmerrick@local341.com>;
<jomo_stewart@yahoo.com>; "Ken Alper"
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<ka_luddite@hotmail.com>; "Lori
Backes" <loribackes(3yahoo.com>; "Malcolm B. Roberts"
<mal@gci.net>; "Mead
Treadwell" <mead@ventureadastra.coin>; "Merrick Pierce"
<iiierrick@gci.net>;
"Mike Gallagher" <mike@local341.com>; "mike kenny"
<mkenny@attalascom.net>;
"Mike Macy" <mmacy@acsalas ka.net>,- "Paul Fuhs"
<paulfuhs@earthlink.net>;
"Rep. Harry Crawford"
<Representative_Harry_Crawford@legis. state. ak.us>;
"Ryan Colgan" <ryan_colgati@hotmall.com>; "Scott
Heyworth"
<heyMorth@gci.net>; <Senator_Bill_Wielechowski(ilegis. state. ak.us>;
"Vic
Fischer" <vicfischer@alaska.com>; "Walter J. Hickel"
<wjhickel@gci.net>
Sent: Monday, July 14, 2008 3:27 PM
Subject: The latest edition of Backbone III ad
>
>
> Please delete the earlier versions of the BBIII ad and use this one. As
> you
> will see, we have restructured the colvunns of names and groups. The
> headings on each column express clearly the purpose of the ad.
>
> The main message is that the State of Alaska most not give away control
of
> our resources. That's what the battle for Statehood was all about.
>
> Thank you, Malcolm Roberts 343-2201
>
>
>
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Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored) [/O=S0A/0U=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=GOVSP]
Monday, July 14, 2008 2:27 PM
Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); 'ftbSOyigyahoo.conrj'
Mason; Janice L (GON^; Nizich; Michael A (GOV); Balash; Joseph R (GOV)
Fw: Pipeline
Today, for some reason, I'm getting emails at this address that look like they're part of
some mass gasline lobbying effort can you track down how folks now have this address?
It hasnt received mass emails in the past. Thanks
Original Message
From: Smokey <smokey@alaska.net>
To: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored); Rep_John_Harris@legis .state. ak. us
<Rep_John_Harris@legis. state. ak.us>; Therriault, Gene (lAA)
Sent: Mon Jul 14 14:22:51 2003
Subject : Pipeline
I would like to know what happen to the "All Alaskan Pipeline"? I am tired of the
high cost of fuel in Fairbanks and Anchorage pay
PRA GSP01 0020872
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Importance:
Smokey [smokey@alaska.net]
Monday, July 14, 2008 2:23 PM
Palln; Sarah (GOV sponsored); Rep_John_Hanis@legis.state.ak.us; Therriault; Gene (LAA)
Pipeline
High
1 would like to know what happen to the "All Alaskan Pipeline"? I am tired of the
high cost of fuel in Fairbanks and Anchorage pays cheaper for fuel than Fairbanks.
All three of you need to go to http://www.fairbanksgas.com/ and find out what the
problem is and find a solution to it. I have already petitioned the federal
congressional delegation about stopping oil speculation buying crude oil that is
driving crude oil price up.
I want a gasline that will benefit all Alaskans not just a few communities. I
believe this proposal only benefits Anchorage and not Fairbanks or the State of
Alaska. There needs to be more proposal submit before jumping on the first one that
comes around.
Thank you
Kevin Baird
5820 Cleveland Ave
Salcha, Alaska 99714
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Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Perry, Kristina Y (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GR0UP/CN=REC1PIENTS/CN=KYPERRY]
Monday, July 14, 2008 12:38 PM
Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
NIzich; Michael A (GOV); Ruaro; Randall P (GOV)
Re: please approve
With not being able to do a comparison; I'm assuming this is the same one approved last
night with the two additions?
Original Message
From: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
To: ExternalEmailgsp
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Nizich, Michael A (GOV); Ruaro, Randall P (GOV)
Sent: Mon Jul 14 12:30:28 2008
Subject: please approve
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
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Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
(907) 269-7450 Anchorage
(907) 465-4031 Juneau
(907) 240-7943 cell
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Monday, July 14, 2008 11:38 AM
To: Ruaro; Randall P (GOV)
Subject: Re: Rd to Nome
Sounds great for Reeves involvement. This can be good.
Original Message
From: Randy Ruaro
To: Governor Sarah Palin
Sent: Jul 14, 2008 3:17 PM
Subject: RE: Rd to Nome
Governor :
I think we could speed it up. Joe B. said DNR can provide maps of the
state showing known and prospective mineral deposits, current
infrastructure and roads, potential oil and gas finds, potential oil and
gas pipelines, ports, etc. We also need to know where federal land
boundaries are so we can try to avoid environmental lawsuits.
If it is alright with you, I would like to get John Reeves involved in
this initial process of identifying projects and getting good
descriptions for the commissioners to consider and prioritize.
I think he has the time and I really like working with him.
I can get together with him on the phone this afternoon and explain what
we are looking to prepare and I bet he gets started right away.
i Randy
i
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.sarah@yahdo.com]
Sent: Monday, July 14, 2008 11:10 AM
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;i
To: Ruaro, Randall P (GOV)
Subject: Re: Rd to Nome
Can be done before Sept though? (The status report anyway)
Original Message
From: Randy Ruaro
To: Governor Sarah Palin
Sent: Jul 14, 2008 3:04 PM
Subject: RE: Rd to Nome
Governor:
Leo is in a 6 hour managers meeting. I will follow up with him this
afternoon on a response. Joe and I have briefly discussed the idea of
getting Leo, Pat, Tom, and Click together the first week in September
for a meeting to review road and infrast3nicture projects that could lead
to significant economic development arid jobs. The idea is to identify
those projects where we can make a difference quickly, rank them, and
then review with you and 0MB and COS.
Randy
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.saraheyahoo.com]
Sent: Monday, July 14, 2008 10:51 AM
To: Von Scheben, Leo (DOT); Richards, Frank T (DOT)
Cc: Ruaro, Randall P (GOV); Nizich, Michael A (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y
(GOV)
Subject: Rd to Nome
Leo- I've heard that there's been preliminary work done on the idea of
building a road to connect us to our resources in Nome. True? That'd be
great if it's true. What's the cost? We need to start building
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infrastructure- esp in areas where the residents truly want the roads.
Pis give me a status report on Nome Rd plan. Thanks
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Monday, July 14, 2008 3:33 PM
To: Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV);
Rutherford; Marty K (DNR); Galvin; Patrick S (DOR)
Subject: Re: Petroleum News* News Bulletin Service - July 14, 2008
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Date: Men, 14 Jul 2008 23:19:16 +0000
To: Tom Irwin<tom.irwin(^aska.gov>; Joe Balash<joe.balash@alaska.gov>; Sharon
Leighow<sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>; K Perry<kris.peny@aIaska.gov>; Marty
Rutherford<marty.rutherford@alaska.gov>; Pat Galvin<patrick.galvin@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: Petroleum News' News Bulletin Service - July 14, 2008
Thought ACES killed all that eh? :)
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
From: "Irwin, Tom E (DNR)" <tom.uwin@alaska.gov>
Date: Mon, 14 Jul 2008 15:13:08 -0800
To: <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject: Fw: Petroleum News' News Bulletin Service - July 14, 2008
Good news. BP sanctions Liberty
Original Message
From: Petroleum News <circulation@petroleumnews.com>
To: frwin, Tom E (DNR)
Sent Mon Jul 14 10:56:02 2008
Subject Petroleum News' News Bulletin Service - July 14, 2008
TO: Tom Irwm Alaska DNR
Petroleum News' News Bulletin Service - July 14, 2008
If you cannot read this news bulletin, paste the following link into your browser:
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July 14, 2008 — Vol. 14, No. 78 July 2008
BP sanctions Liberty development
This morning BP said it has sanctioned development of its Liberty oil prospect, which is ofMioie nrarfliem Alaska in the
Beaufort Sea.
The $1.5 billion development plan for Liberty entails the drilling of six ultra-extended reach development wells fix)m existing
near-shore facilities at flie Endicott satellite island under the Beaufort Sea to the Liberty reservoir, which is some five miles
offshore the North Slope. The drilling would involve horizontal departures of 34,000 to 44,000 feet, requiring the use of a
purpose-built rig that will be the largest land rig in the world, BP has said.
Using the Bidicott satellite island allows BP to produce Liberty without building a remote offshore island and pipeline
inftastmcture, thus significantly reducing the environmental impact of the new development, \u8232 ?First production from
Liberty is e}q)ected in 201 1 .
BP expects to recover about 100 million barrels of oil from Liberty. The company has said the reservoir is "high quality with
wells capable of delivering 15,000 barrels of oil per day or more initial production."
Liberty was discovered by BP in 1997, and is one of the largest undeveloped light oil fields in the BP Alaska portfoUo.
The BP-operated Endicott field is east of Prudhoe Bay. It came online in 1987 and was the world's first producing offshore
Arctic oil field. Endicott is linked to shore with a 1.5^nile gravel causeway.
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Monday, July 14. 2008 3:19 PM
To: Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Peny; Kristina Y (GOV);
Rutherford; Marty K (DNR); Galvin; Patrick S (DOR)
Subject: Re: Petroleum News' News Bulletin Service - July 14, 2008
Thought ACES Idlled all that, eh? :)
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From: "Irwin, Tom E (DNR)" <tom.irwin@alaska.gov>
Date: Mon, 14 Jul 2008 1 5:13:08 -0800
To: <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject: Fw: Petroleum News' News Bulletin Service - July 14, 2008
Good news. BP sanctions Liberty
Original Message
From: Petroleum News <cjrciilation@petroleumnews.com>
To: Irwin, Tom E (DNR)
Sent: Mon Jul 14 10:56:02 2008
Subject Petroleum News' News Bulletin Service - July 14, 2008
TO: Tom Irwin Alaska DNR
Petroleum News' News Bulletin Service - July 14, 2008
If you cannot read this news bulletin, paste the following link into your browser:
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NEWS BULLETIN
July 14, 2008 — Vol. 14, No. 78 July 2008
BP sanctions Liberty development
This mOTning BP said it has sanctioned development of its Liberty oil prospect, which is offshore nor&em Alaska in
the Beaufort Sea.
The $1 .5 billion development plan for Liberty entails the drilling of six ultra-extended reach development wells
from existing near-shore facilities at the Endicott sateUite island under the Beaufort Sea to the Liberty reservoir,
which is some five miles offshore the North Slope. The drilling would involve hwizontal departures of 34,000 to
44,000 feet, requning the use of a purpose-built rig that will be the largest land rig in the worid, BP has said.
Using the Endicott satellite island allows BP to produce Liberty without building a remote offshore island and
pipeline infrastructure, thus significantly reducing the environmental impact of the new development, \u8232 ?First
production from Liberty is expected in 201 1.
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BP expects to recover about 100 million barrels of oil from Liberty. The company has said the reservoir is "high quality with
wells capable of delivering 15,000 barrels of oil per day or more initial production."
Liberty was discovered by BP in 1997, and is one of the largest undeveloped light oil fields in flie BP Alaska portfolio.
The BP-operated Endicott field is east of Prudhoe Bay. It came online in 1987 and was the world's first producing offshore
Arctic oil field. Endicott is linked to shore with a 1.5-mile gravel causeway.
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Monday, July 14, 2008 3:17 PWl
To: Irwin; Tom E (DNR)
Cc: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Re: Petroleum News' News Bulletin Service - July 14, 2008
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From: "Irwin, Tom E (DNR)" <tom.irwin@alaska.gov>
Date: Men, 14 Jul 2008 15:13:08 -0800
To: <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject: Fw: Petroleum News' News Bulletin Service - July 14, 2008
Good news. BP sanctions Liberty
— Origioal Message —
From: Petroleum News <circiilation@petroleunmews.cam>
To: Irwin, Tom E (DNR)
Sent: Mon Jul 14 10:56:02 2008
Subject Petroleum News' News Bulletin Service - July 14, 2008
TO: Tom Irwin Alaska DNR
Petroleum News' News Bulletin Service - July 14, 2008
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NEWS BULLETIN
Julyl4,2008 — Vol. 14,No.78 July 2008
BP sanctions Liberty development
This mwning BP said it has sanctioned development of its Liberty oil prospect, which is of&hore northern Alaska in
the Beaufort Sea.
The $1.5 billion development plan for Liberty entails the drilling of six ultra-extended reach develq)ment wells
from existing near-shore facilities at the Endicott satellite island under the Beaufort Sea to the Liberty reservoir,
which is some five miles offshore the North Slope. The drilling would involve horizontal departures of 34,000 to
44,000 feet, requiring the use of a purpose-built rig that will be flie largest land rig in the world, BP has said.
Using the Endicott satellite island allows BP to produce Liberty without building a remote ofifehore island and
pipeline infrastructure, thus significantly reducing the environmental impact of tiie new development, \u8232 ?First
production from Liberty is expected in 201 1.
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BP expects to recover about 100 million barrels of oil fiwm Liberty. The company has said the reservoir is "high quality with
wells capable of delivering 15,000 barrels of oil per day or more initial production."
Liberty was discovered by BP in 1997, and is one of the largest undeveloped light oil fields in the BP Alaska portfolio.
The BP-operated Endicott field is east of Prudhoe Bay. It came online in 1987 and was the world's first producing ofifyiore
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Email: tom.irwin@alaska.gov
9/18/2009
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Unknown
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored) [govpalin@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, July 14, 2008 2:27 PM
To: Smokey
Subject: Read: Pipeline
Importance: High
9/18/2009
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Monday, July 14, 2008 6:26 PM
To: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Cc: Itwin; Tom E (DNR); Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Galvin; Patrick S (DOR); Rutherford; Marty K (DNR);
Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Re: for your teview
We need to say something about iPrivileged or Personal Material Redacted
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From: "Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)" <sharonJeighow@alaska.gov>
Date: Mon, 14 Jul 2008 17:17:28 -0800
To: <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
CC: Irwin, Tom E (DNR)<tom.irwin@alaska.gov>; Balash, Joseph R (GOV)
<joe.balash(galaska.gov>; Galvin, Patrick S (DOR)<patrick.galvin@alaska.gov>; Rutherford,
Marty K (DNR)<marty.rutherford@alaska.gov>; Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
<sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>; Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)<kris.perry(^aska.gov>
Subject: for your review
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
9/18/2009
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Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Seaetary
Deputy Communications Director
(907) 269-7450 Anchorage
(907) 465-4031 Juneau
(907) 240-7943 cell
9/18/2009
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Page 1 of 2
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Monday. Ju(y 14, 2008 6:24 PM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Irwin; Tom E (DNR);
Rutherford; Marty K (DNR)
Cc: Stapleton; Meghan N (DNR); Perry; Krisfrna Y (GOV); Frank Bailey
Subject: Re: ANWR
We sent on 6/20 to congress and all prez candidates.
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From: "Mason, Janice L (GOV)" <janice.niason(galaska.gov>
Date: Mon, 14 Jul 2008 17:16:23 -0800
To: ExtemalEmailgsp<gov.sarah@yahoo.com>; Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
<sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>; Balash, Joseph R (GOV)<joe.baIash@alaska.gov>; Irwin, Tom
E (DNR)<tom.irwin@alaska.gov>; Ruflierford, Marty K (DNR)<marty.rutherford(^alaska.gov>
CC: Stapleton, Meghan N (DNR)<meghan.stapleton@alaska.gov>; Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
<kris.perry@alaska.gov>; Frank Bailey<ftb907@yahoo.com>
Subject: RE: ANWR
We have looked through ANWR letters but do not recall a specific one of invite. This may have been a
verbal invite. Janice
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent: Monday, July 14, 2008 4:24 PM
To: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Balash, Joseph R (GOV); Irwin, Tom E (DNR); Rutherford, Marty K (DNR)
Cc: Stapleton, Meghan N (DNR); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Frank Bailey; Mason, Janfce L (GOV)
Subject: Re: ANWR
Frank and I are trying to recall if our letter of invite went out to him, or who specifically in all
these months of me inviting critics to visit it. Maybe janice knows.
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Date: Tue, 1 5 Jul 2008 00:09:25 +0000
To: Sharon Leighow<isharon.leighow@alaska.gov>; Joe Balash<joe.balash@alaska.gov>; Tom
Irwin<tom.irwin(^aska.gov>; Marty Rutherford<marty.rutherford@alaska.gov>
CC: Meghan Stapleton<meghan.stapleton@aIaska-gov>; K Perry<kris.perry@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: ANWR
He's not at this conference and he's akeady been there (is my imderstanding... don't quote me on
that rU have Joe or Tom or someone confirm), but yes we've sent out the word that we want him,
obama, everyone else to get up here and see the swath of land for themselves. I've spoken w him
about ANWR but don't remember if in that conversation 5 months ago I repeated our open
invitation for him and other elected officials to come up. Maybe I should put the invite in written
form too?
9/18/2009
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Sent from my BlackBeny device from Cellular One
From: "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)" <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
Date: Mon, 14 Jul 2008 15:55:43 -0800
To: <gov.sarah@yahoo.coni>
Subject: ANWR
Governor-
Channel 2 wants to confirm that you invited Senator McCain to visit ANWR.
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
(907) 269-7450 Anchorage
(907) 465-4031 Juneau
(907) 240-7943 cell
9/18/2009
PRA GSP01 0020889
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored) [govpalin@alaska.gov]
Monday, July 14, 2008 3:49 PM
■ftb907@yahoo.com'; Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Mason; Janice L (GOV); Peny, Kristina Y
(GOV)
Fw:
Won't bug you w more of todays emails but they look something like this
Original Message
From: ejwatson@mosquitonet.com <ejwatson@mosquitonet .com>
To; Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Sent: Mon Jul 14 06:28:53 2008
I am for an all Alaskan gas pipeline only
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Unioiown
From: Tony de Brum [tdebrum@gmail.com}
Sent: Monday, July 14, 2008 6:02 PWI
To: fitial@pticom.com
Cc: Antonio J S Muna; Eloy Inos; Tim Villagomez; Frances IVIafnas; Frank Dela Cruz; Gov Felix Camaclio;
Palin; Sarah (GOV sponsored); Ramon Mafhas; Estlier Fleming; Junjie Vasquez
Subject: Re: Gasoline Price in Pohnpei
Are you kidding, Bro? In Majuro it is already $7.85 !!! You guys are lucky, tdb
On 7/1 5/08, Benigno R. Filial <fitialfg>vahoo.com> wrote:
When Eloy and I went to Pohnpei in January of this year, the price of gasoline was already
$4.00 a gallon. Today, it's $6.20 per gallon and still gomg up.
Governor (Ben) Fitial
Email: fitial@vahoo.com
Tel: 670-664-2282
— On Mon, 7/14/08, KIKUO APIS, L. <kaDisl@.vahoo.com> wrote:
> From: KIKUO APIS, L. <kaDislfaivahoo.com>
> Subject: FW: Don't Buy Gas On July 15th-boycott?
> To: "BEN FITIAL" <fitial(avahoo.com> .
> Date: Monday, My 14, 2008, 9:58 PM
>
>DEARBEN:
>
> THIS MORNING IN POHNPEI THE GASOLINE IS $6.20 PER GALLON
> AND IS STILL GOING UP. IS THIS THE SAME STORY IN SAIPAN,
> GUAM, MARSHALL ISLANDS, PHILIPPINES, PALAU, CHUUK, YAP AND
> ELESEWHERE? LETS COMPARE THE PRICES AND SEE WHAT ALL
> OF US FROM DIFFERENT PLACES CAN DO. KIKUO
9/18/2009
PRA GSP01 0020891
Re: Fw: The latest edition of Backbone III ad Page 1 of 3
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Monday, July 14, 2008 4:29 PM
To: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Stapleton; Meghan N (DNR)
Cc: Ivy personal
Subject: Fw: Fw: The latest edition of Backbone III ad
For messaging re: BBl 1 1's new ad:
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
From: "Rutherford, Marty K (DNR)" <marty.rutherford@alaska.gov>
Date: Mon, 14 Jul 2008 16:28:08 -0800
To: <gov.sarah@yahoo.coni>; <ftb907@yahoo.com>; <krisandclark@yahoo.c<Mn>; Irwin, Tom
E (DNR)<tom.irwin@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: Fw: The latest edition of Backbone III ad
Governor, All,
The Port Authority purchased some type of option on flie Yukon Pacific Corp* (YPC) assets. YPC had a 1989
export license out of Valdez. However, there is NO WAY that DOE would allow that anciesnt license to proceed
without undergoing another complete review and, in all probability it would not be approved. That is what DOE is
saying - ihey will not allow flie old license to be used without a review and when Ihey review the old license fliey
won't approve it.
Furthennore, even if DOE would approve it. Congress would pass an ejq^ort ban on Alaska gas. This is what Senator
Stevens told the Alaska Legislature and Alaska press this week in Juneau. Specifically, Stevens referred to US Rep
Pelosi's announceinent this week indicating the Democrats are ccmsidertng an energy bill that would include an
export ban on Alaska oil.
Marty
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
To: Frank Bailey <ftb907@yahoo.com>; K Peny Yahoo <krisandclark@yahoo.com>; Irwin, Tom E (DNR);
Rutherford, Marty K (DNR)
Sent: Mon Jul 14 15:52:47 2008
Subject: Re: Fw: The latest edition of Backbone HI ad
According to DOE there wiU NOT be amd there IS no export license! Correct me if I'm wrong, ttanAnarty... But
that's what Slutz told me yesterday even. We need to get the word out on that one,„ also that today's Congress is also
saying no license.
Sent fix)m my BlackBeny device from Cellular One
From: frank bailey <ftb907@yahoo.com>
Date; Mon, 14 Jul 2008 16:50:41 -0700 (PDT)
To: K Perry Yahoo<fcrisandclaik@yahoo.com>; <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Fw: The latest edition of Backbone III ad
Bizarre. Almost like sending a press release out multiple times huh??
9/18/2009
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Re: Fw: The latest edition of Backbone III ad Page 2 of 3
okay bad comparison.
anyhoo...i'm checking on that line about the export license in this ad. didnt think that was accurate.
at least they're getting the "cohimns" right finally.
— On Mon, 7/14/08, gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov.sarah@yahoo.com> wrote:
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <^ov.sarah@yahoo.coni>
Subject: Fw: The latest edition of Backbone ID ad
To: "Frank Bailey" <ftb907@yahoo.com>, "K Perry Yahoo" <krisandclaric@yahoo.com>
Date: Monday, July 14, 2008, 3:41 PM
Malcolm is a mess.
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
— Original Message —
From: Scott Heyworth <heyworfli@gcijiet>
Date: Mon, 14 Jul 2008 15:39:57
To: Scott R HeyworUi<heywotth@gci.nel>
Subject: Fw: The latest edition of Backbone in ad
yes!
— Original Message — —
From: "Malcolm B Roberts" <mbroberts@gci.net>
To: "Bill Walker" <bill-wwa@ak.net>; "Bob Morigeau"
<donnamor@mtaonIineJiet>; "Chancy Croft"
<ccroft@alaska.com>; "Cindy
Roberts" <cindy Jobearts@gcijiet>; "David Gottstein"
<dgottstein@aol.com>;
"Jack Roderick" <jroderick@gci.net>; "Jim Sykes"
<jsykes@mta«QHnejiet>;
<mayor@co.faiibanks.ak.us>; "Joey Merrick"
<jmenrick@local341 .c<Mn>;
<jomo_stewart@yahoo.com^, "Ken Alper"
<ka_luddrte@hotmail.com>; "Lori
Backes" <loribackes@yahoo.com>; "Malcohn B. Roberts"
<mal@gcijaet>; "Mead
TreadweU" <inead@ventureadastra.com>; "Meirick Pierce"
<merrick@gcijnet>;
"Mike GallaghCT" <mike@local341 .com>; "mike kenny"
<inkeimy@attalasconuiet>;
"Mike Macy" <mmacy@acsalaskajieP'; "Paul Fuhs"
<paulfuhs@earthlink.net>;
"Rep. Harry Crawford"
<Representative_HaiTy_Crawford@legis.state.ak.us>;
"Ryan Colgan" <ryan_colgan@hotmMl.com>; "Scott
Heyworth"
<heyworth@gci.net>; <Senator_Bill_Wielechowski@legis.state.ak.us>;
"Vic
Fischer" <vicfischer@alaska.com>; "Walter J. Hickel"
<wjhickel@gcijiet>
Seait: Monday, July 14. 2008 3:27 PM
9/18/2009
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Re: Fw: The latest edition of Backbone III ad Page 3 of 3
Subject: The latest edition of Backbone HI ad
>
>
> Please delete the earlier versions of tiie BBin ad and use this one. As
>you
> will see, we have restructured the columns ofnames and groups. The
> headings on each colunm express clearly the purpose of the ad.
>
> The main message is that the State of Alaska most not give away control
of
> our resources. Thaf s what the battle for Statehood was all about.
>
> Thank you, Malcohn Roberts 343-2201
>
>
>
9/18/2009
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Unknown
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored) [govpalin@alaska.govl
Sent: Monday, July 14, 2008 3:07 PM
To: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); ftb907@yahoo.com
Subject: Re: Fw: Pipeline
Does it make sense to have these received emails from this account go to CR? If those whom
I want to have the addy have been emailing me freely on it- why would I now want CR
reading them? What am I missing here?
Original Message
From: Mason, Janice L (GOV)
To: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Cc: Nizich, Michael A (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Balash, Joseph R (GOV) ; 'ftbgO?
@yahoo.com' <ftb907@yahoo.com>; Essary, Karen S (GOV)
Sent: Mon Jul 14 15:00:11 2008
Subject: RE: Fw: Pipeline
I just received a call from Karen Essary. Karen verified that your private email address
is still hidden, so it's likely that they got the address via a cc or forward of an email
with your address on it.
We can have Karen set up a filter on your account so emails from that address are sent
directly to spam. Or we can set up a new email address for you and have this one
forwarded to CR. Janice
Original Message
From: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Sent: Monday, July 14, 2008 2:53 PM
To: Balash, Joseph R (GOV); 'ftb907@yahoo.com'; Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
I Cc: Mason, Janice L (GOV); Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
;i Subject: Re: Fw: Pipeline
That was my guess - Merrick. So, I also spoke to Nizich about it. He was going to look
into how it got out there but in the meantime, can we change your state address and have
these mass emails be directed to someone else to field them, i.e. Constituent Relations,
Ivy or someone?
PRA GSP01 0020895
Original Message
From: Balash, Joseph R (GOV)
To: 'ftb9078yahoo.com' <ftb907@yahoo.com>; Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Palln, Sarah (GOV
sponsored)
Cc: Mason, Janice L (GOV); Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Sent: Mon Jul 14 14:41:28 2008
Subject: Re: Fw: Pipeline
5050 is one of Merrick Pierce's aliases.
Original Message
From: frank bailey <ftb907@yahoo.com>
To: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Cc: Mason, Janice L (GOV); Nizich, Michael A (GOV); Balash, Joseph R (GOV)
Sent; Mon Jul 14 14:35:05 2008
Subject: Re: Fw: Pipeline
The online "411" with the State is the outside email that goes to Constituent Affairs
(sarah.palin@alaska.gov).
The only google hit was on Newsminer's blog a blogger named "5050" back on April 17th put
out the govpalin@alaska.gov address in response to an editorial by Chris Eshelman.
Someone in Fairbanks has it... and is handing it out.
That's an easy one to change if you'd like us to do so.
- — On Mon, 7/14/08, Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored) <govpalin@alaska.gov> wrote:
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored) <govpalin@alaska.gov>
Subject: Fw: Pipeline
To: "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)" <kris.perryealaska.gov>, ftb907gyahoo.com
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Cc: "Mason, Janice L (GOV)" < Janice. mason@alaska.gov>, "Nizich, Michael A (GOV)"
.<mike.nizich@alaska.gov>, "Balash, Joseph R (GOV)" <joe.balash@alasIca.gov>
Date: Monday, July 14, 2008, 2:26 PM
Today, for some reason, I'm getting emails at this address that look like they're
part of some mass gasline lobbying effort . . . can you track down how folks now have this
address? It hasnt received mass emails in the past. Thanks
Original Message
From: Smokey <smokey@alaska.net>
To: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored) ; Rep_John_Harris@legis. state. ak. us
<Rep_John_Harris@legis. state. ak. us>; Therriault, Gene (LAA)
Sent: Mon Jul 14 14:22:51 2008
Subject; Pipeline
I would like to know what happen to the "All Alaskan Pipeline"? I am tired of the
high cost of fuel in Fairbanks and Anchorage pays cheaper for fuel than Fairbanks.
All three of you need to go to http://www.fairbanksgas.com/and find out what the
problem is and find a solution to it. I have already petitioned the federal
congressional delegation about stopping oil speculation buying crude oil that is
driving crude oil price up.
I want a gasline that will benefit all Alaskans not just a few communities. I
believe this proposal only benefits Anchorage and not Fairbanks or the State of
Alaska. There needs to be more proposal submit before jumping on the first one that
comes around.
Thank you
Kevin Baird
■i 5820 Cleveland Ave
•■:!
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Salcha, Alaska 99714
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Unknown
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored) {/0=SOA/OU=FlRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=GOVSP]
Sent: Monday, July 14, 2008 2:56 PM
To: Peny; KrisHna Y (GOV); Balash; Joseph R (GOV); •ttb907@yahoo.com'
Cc: Mason; Janice L (GOV); Nizich; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Re: Fw: Pipeline
But even that address used to have to go through the system before it got to me, was my
understanding — it seems that something's changed today.
Original Message
From: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
To: Balash, Joseph R (GOV); 'ftb907@yahoo.com' <ftb9078yahoo.com>; Palin, Sarah (GOV
sponsored)
Cc: Mason, Janice L (GOV); Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Sent: Mon Jul 14 14:52:37 2008
Subject: Re: Fw: Pipeline
That was my guess - Merrick. So, I also spoke to Nizich about it. He was going to look
into how it got out there but in the meantime, can we change your state address and have
these mass e
PRA GSP01 0020899
Unknown
From: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV) [kris.perry@alaska.govl
Sent: Monday, July 14, 2008 2:53 PM
To: Balash; Joseph R (GOV); 'ftbgOTigyahoo.com'; Palin; Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Cc: Mason; Janice L (GOV); Nizich; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Re: Fw: Pipeline
That was my guess - Merrick. So, I also spoke to Nizich about it. He was going to look
into how it got out there but in the meantime, can we change your state address and have
these mass emails be directed to someone else to field them, i.e. Constituent Relations,
Ivy or someone?
Original Message
From; Balash, Joseph R (GOV)
To: 'ftb907@yahoo.com' <ftb907gyahoo.com>; Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Palin, Sarah (GOV
sponsored)
Cc: Mason, Janice L (GOV); Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Sent: Mon Jul 14 14:41:28 2008
Subject: Re: Fw: Pipeline
5050 is one of Merrick Pierce's aliases.
—• Original Message —
From: frank bailey <ftb907@yahoo.com>
To; Perry, Kristina Y (GOV) ; Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Cc; Mason, Janice h (GOV); Nizich, Michael A (GOV) ; Balash, Joseph R (GOV)
Sent: Mon Jul 14 14:35:05 2008
Subject; Re: Fw; Pipeline
The online "411" with the State is the outside email that goes to Constituent Affairs
(sarah.palin@alaska.gov).
The only google hit was on Newsminer's blog a blogger named "5050" back on April 17th put
out the govpalin@alaska.gov address in response to an editorial by Chris Eshelman.
Someone in Fairbanks has it and is handing it out.
That's an easy one to change if you'd like us to do so.
1
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~ On Mon, 7/14/08, Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored) <govpalin@alaska.gov> wrote:
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored) <govpalin@alaska.gov>
Subject: Fw: Pipeline
To: "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>, ftb907@yahoo.com
Cc: "Mason, Janice L (GOV)" <janice.mason@alaska.gov>, "Nizlch, Michael A (GOV)"
<mike.nizich@alaska.gov>, "Balash, Joseph R (GOV)" <joe.balash@alaska.gov>
Date: Monday, July 14, 2008, 2:25 PM
Today, for some reason, I'm getting emails at this address that look like they're
part of some mass gasline lobbying effort... can you track down how folks now have this
address? It hasnt received mass emails in the past. Thanks
Original Message —
From: Smokey <smokey@alaska.net>
To: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored); Rep_John_Harris@legis. state. ak. us
<Rep_John_Harris@legis. state. ak.us>; Therriault, Gene (LAA)
Sent: Mon Jul 14 14:22:51 2008
Subject: Pipeline
I would like to know what happen to the "All Alaskan Pipeline"? I am tired of the
high cost of fuel in Fairbanks and Anchorage pays cheaper for fuel than Fairbanks.
All three of you need to go to http://www.fairbanksgas.com/ and find out what the
problem is and find a solution to it. I have already petitioned the federal
congressional delegation about stopping oil speculation buying crude oil that is
driving crude oil price up.
I want a gasline that will benefit all Alaskans not just a few communities. I
believe this proposal only benefits Anchorage and not Fairbanks or the State of
2
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Alaska. There needs to be more proposal submit before jumping on the first one that
comes around.
Thank you
Kevin Baird
5820 Cleveland Ave
Salcha, Alaska 99714
PRA GSP01 0020902
Unknown
From: Balash, Joseph R (GOV) Doe.balash@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, July 14, 2008 2:41 PM
To: 'ftb907@yahoo.com'; Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Palin; Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Cc: Mason; Janice L (GOV); Nizich; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Re: Fw: Pipeline
5050 is one of Merrick Pierce's aliases.
Original Message
From: frank bailey <ftb907@yahoo.com>
To: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Cc: Mason, Janice L (GOV); Nizich, Michael A (GOV); Balash, Joseph. R (GOV)
Sent: Mon Jul 14 14:35:05 2008
Subject: Re: Fw: Pipeline
The online "411" with the State is the outside email that goes to Constituent Affairs
(sarah.palin@alaska.gov) .
The only google hit was on Newsminer's blog a blogger named "5050" back on April 17th put
out the govpalin@alaska.gov address in response to an editorial by Chris Eshelman.
Someone in Fairbanks has it... and is handing it out.
That's an easy one to change if you'd like us to do so.
— On Mon, 7/14/08, Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored) <govpalin@alaska.gov> wrote:
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored) <govpalin@alaska.gov>
Subject: Fw: Pipeline
To: "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)" <kris.perrygalaska.gov>, ftb907@yahoo.com
Cc: "Mason, Janice L (GOV)" <janice.mason@alaska.gov>, "Nizich, Michael A (GOV)"
<mike.nizich@alaska.gov>, "Balash, Joseph R (GOV)" <joe.balash@alaska.gov>
Date: Monday, July 14, 2008, 2:26 PM
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Today, for some reason, I'm getting emails at this address that look like they're
part of some mass gasline lobbying effort . . . can you track down how folks now have this
address? It hasnt received mass emails in. the past. Thanks
Original Message
From: Smokey <smokey@alaska.net>
To: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored) ; Rep_John_Harris§legis. state. ak. us
<Rep_John_Harris@legis. state. ak.us>; Therriault, Gene (LAA)
Sent: Mon Jul 14 14:22:51 2008
Sub j ect : Pipeline
I would like to know what happen to the "All Alaskan Pipeline"? I am tired of the
high cost of fuel in Fairbanks and Anchorage pays cheaper for fuel than Fairbanks.
All three of you need to go to http://www.fairbanksgas.com/ and find out what the
problem is and find a solution to it. I have already petitioned the federal
congressional delegation about stopping oil speculation buying crude oil that is
driving crude oil price up.
I want a gasline that will benefit all Alaskans not just a few communities. I
believe this proposal only benefits Anchorage and not Fairbanks or the State of
Alaska. There needs to be more proposal submit before jumping on the first one that
comes around.
Thank you
Kevin Baird
5820 Cleveland Ave
Salcha, Alaska 99714
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Unknown
From: gov.$arah@yahoo.com
Sent: Monday, July 1 4, 2008 6:28 PM
To: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Cc: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject Invites ANWR
Sharon- is this what KTUU was looking for? We invited all congress and prez candidates on
6/20.
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From: gov.sarah(^ahoo.com
Date: Tue, 15 Jul 2008 02:24:01 +0000
To: Janice Mason<janice.mason(galaska.gov>; Sharon Leighow<sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>;
Joe BaIash<joe.balash(g>alaskagov>; Tom Irwm<tom.trwin(galaska.gov>; Marty
Rutherford<marty.rutherford(^alaska.gov>
CC: Meghan Stapleton<meghan.stapleton@alaska.gov>; K Perty<kris.perry@alaska.gov>;
Frank Bailey<ftb907@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: ANWR
We sent on 6/20 to congress and all prez candidates.
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From: "Mason, Janice L (GOV)" <janicejnason@alaska.gov>
Date: Mon, 14 Jul 2008 17:16:23 -0800
To: ExtemalEmailgsp<gov.sarah@yahoo.com>; Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
<sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>; Balash, Joseph R (GOV)<joe.balash@alaska.gov>; Irwin, Tom
E (DNR)<tom.irwin(@alaska.gov>; Rutherford, Marty K (DNR)<marty Jutherford(^alaska.gov>
CC: Stapleton, Meghan N (DNR)<meghan.stapIeton@alaska.gov>; Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
<kris.perry(§alaska.gov>; Frank Bailey<ftb907(gyahoo.com>
Subject: RE: ANWR
We have looked through ANWR letters but do not recall a specific one of invite. This nray have been a
verbal invite. Janice
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent: Monday, July 14, 2008 4:24 PM
To; Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Balash, Joseph R (GOV); Irwin, Tom E (DNR); Rutherford, Matty K (DNR)
Cc: Stapleton, Meghan N (DNR); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Frank Bailey; Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Subject: Re: ANWR
Frank and I are trying to recall if our letter of invite went out to him, or who specifically in all
these months of me inviting critics to visit it. Maybe janice knows.
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
9/18/2009
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Date: Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:09:25 +0000
To: Sharon Leighow<sharon.le^ow@alaska.gov>; Joe Balash<joe.baIash@alaska.gov>; Tom
Irwin<tom.irwin@alaska.gov>; Marty Rutherford<marly Jiitherford@aIaska.gov>
CC: Meghan Stapleton<meghan.stapleton@alaska.gov>; K Perry<kris.peny@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: ANWR
He's not at this conference and he's aheady been there (is my understanding... don't quote me on that I'll
have Joe or Tom or someone confirm), but yes we've sent out the word that we want him, obama,
everyone else to get up here and see the swath of land for themselves. I've spoken w him about ANWR
but don't remember if in that conversation 5 months ago I repeated our open mvitation for him and other
elected officials to come up. Maybe I should put the invite in written form too?
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From: "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)" <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
Date: Mon, 14 Jul 2008 1 5:55:43 -0800
To: <gov.sarah@yahoo.cont>
Subject: ANWR
Governor-
Channel 2 wants to confirm that you invited Senator McCain to visit ANWR.
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
(907) 269-7450 Anchorage
(907) 465-4031 Juneau
(907) 240-7943 cell
9/18/2009
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Unknown
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored) [govpalin@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, July 14, 2008 7:18 PM
To: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV)
Subject: Re: PR - 08-1 1 8 Governor Lauds Oil Industry Development 071408
Thank you- looks great. If it hasnt already gone out the title can be changed to
"developments" (BP and Conoco 's develpments are both subjects in this presser) , otherwise
if it's already out then that's great too. Thanks!
Original Message
From: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
To: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV); Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
Cc: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
Sent: Mon Jul 14 19:13:04 2008
Subject: PR - 08-118 Governor Lauds Oil Industry Development 071408
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 08-118
Governor Lauds Oil Industry Development
July 14, 2008, Anchorage, Alaska - BP announced today that it had sanctioned the
development of its Liberty prospect in the federal waters in the Beaufort Sea Outer
Continental Shelf. BP will push the envelope of technology by drilling ultra extended
reach wells, with the largest land rig in the world. This technology will minimize the
impact of the Liberty development on the environment.
"I want to congratulate Alaska's oil industry and our Department of Natural Resources for
these pro-development achievements," Governor Palin said. "Our state has the resources
and the people to address the nation's energy needs. Alaska remains an attractive and
inviting place for oil and gas industry investment. I look forward to more good news in
the future."
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When production begins in 2011, the state will share in the royalties paid by BP to the
federal government. Under existing law, the state will receive 27 percent of the
royalties or almost 5 million barrels over the life of the project. The state and other
producers on the North Slope will also benefit from potentially lower tariffs on the TAPS
pipeline. At its peak in 2014, Liberty will produce 40,000 barrels per day and contribute
to an increase of 6 percent of total TAPS throughput.
BP's Liberty announcement comes along after a string of good hews in Alaska's oil patch.
ConocoPhillips last week announced "first oil" from its Qannik prospect in the Colville
River Unit. Qannik production will peak in 2009 at 4,000 barrels per day. With potential
expansion the prospect may yield over 25 million barrels. On June 13, 2008, Pioneer began
production from its Oooguruk field. Oooguruk is a 90 million barrel oil field that will
reach peak production of 20,000 barrels per day in 2010. Pioneer is one of the new
independents now working in Alaska and is the only independent operator on the North
Slope. Soon to follow Pioneer as operator of a new producing oil field is the major
Italian oil company ENI which sanctioned the neighboring Nikiatchuq oil field in January
2008. Development of this oil field is now underway.
###
; Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy communications Director
465-4031 Juneau
PRA GSP01 0020908
269-7450 Anchorage
240-7943 cell
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Unknown
From: Frank Loosli [ftankloo2@yahoo.com}
Sent: Monday, July 14, 2008 10:09 PM
To: Palin; Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Ms Palin,
I ask you as an Alaskan to keep your campaign promise and listen to the people of Alaska. Build
an all Alaska gas pipeline.
Check out my Photo/Art Website
http://www.photo.net/photos/floosli
Frank Loosli
9/18/2009
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Unknown
From: haeg@alaska.net
Sent: Monday, July 14,200811:33 PM
To: Eckeit Patricia F (GOV); Torkelson; Peter J (GOV); Clary; Rachel J (GOV); Cockrell; Robert A (GOV);
russ_kelly@gov.state.ak.us; Peacock; Sara J (GOV); Palin; Sarah H (GOV); sblshop@alaskaclc.org;
Clark; Scott M (GOV); Parnell; Sean R (GOV); sharon_busch@gov.state.ak.us; Leighow; Sharon W
(GOV); Henderson; Shawn (GOV); Janies; Shelley A (GOV); Davis; Steven S (GOV); Hildebrand;
Steven D (GOV); Cayce; Sunny C (DOA); Davis; Susan M (GOV); Mullen; Suzanne M (GOV); Fradley;
Tara D (GOV); Kimlingen Tom M (GOV); Lopez; Thomas M (GOV); Ibesate; Wen (LAA); Belknap; Wili
C(GOV)
Subject: Note from David Haeg
Dear Govemor Palin & Staff,
Please read the attached letter. [See Letter-Holt & Boochl. The other attachments are mentioned in this
letter - [See Judge Card & Brenda Valentine]. If you are unable to open these let me knov/ and I will send
them in an email. As always thank you for your continuous support.
David Haeg & Family
9/18/2009
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Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Monday, July 14, 2008 6:33 PM
Galvin; Patrick S (DOR); Irv/in; Tom E (DNR); Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W
(GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Rutherford; Marty K (DNR)
Banks; Kevin R (DNR)
Re: Petroleum News' News Bulletin Service - July 14, 2008
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Galvin, Patrick S (DOR)" <patrick.galvin@alaslca.gov>
Date: Mon, 14 Jul 2008 16:45:51
To: Irwin, Tom E (DNR)<tom.irwin@alaska.gov>; ExternalEmailgsp<gov.sarah@yahoo.com>;
Balash, Joseph R (GOV)<joe.balash@alaska.gov>; Leighow, Sharon W
(GOV)<sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>; Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)<kris.perry@alaska.gov>;
Rutherford, Marty K (DNR) <marty.rutherford@alaska.gov>
Cc: Banks, Kevin R (DNR) <kevin.banks@alaska.gov>
Subject: RE: Petroleum News' News Bulletin Service
July 14, 2008
Governor,
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
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Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
-Pat
Original Message
From: Irwin, Tom E (DNR)
Sent: Monday, July 14, 2008 3:45 PM
To: ExternalEmailgsp; Balash, Joseph R (GOV); Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) ;
Perry, Kristina Y (GOV) ; Rutherford, Marty K (DNR) ; Galvin, Patrick S
(DOR)
Cc: Banks, Kevin R (DNR)
Subject: Re: Petroleiim News' News Bulletin Service - July 14, 2008
Don't forget oil from anywhere helps lower tariffs in the lines
Original Message
From: Irwin, Tom E (DNR)
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com' <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>; Balash, Joseph R (GOV) ;
Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Rutherford, Marty K
(DNR) ; Galvin, Patricks (DOR)
Cc: Banks, Kevin R (DNR)
Sent: Mon Jul 14 15:37:41 2008
Subject: Re: Petroleum News' News Bulletin Service - July 14, 2008
Governor,
Kevin Banks is working on a draft for all of us to read. Bottom line I
think drilling anywhere in Alaska shows this is a good place to be.
Original Message • —
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
2
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To: Irwin, Tom E (DNR) ; Balash, Joseph R (GOV); Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) ;
Perry, Kristina Y (GOV) ; Rutherford, Marty K (DNR) ; Galvin, Patrick S
(DOR)
Sent: Mon Jul 14 15:32:52 2008
Siibject: Re: Petroleum News' News Bulletin Service - July 14, 2008
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Sent from my BlaclcBerry(r) device from Cellular One
From: gov.sarah8yahoo.com
Date: Mon, 14 Jul 2008 23:19:16 +0000
To: Tom Irwin<tom.irwin@alaska.gov>; Joe Balash<joe.balash@alaska.gov>;
Sharon Leighow<sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>; K
Perry<kris.p6rry@alaska.gov>; Marty
Rutherford<marty .rutherford@alaska .gov>; Pat
Galvin<patrick.galvinealaska.gov>
Subject: Re: Petroleum News' News Bulletin Service - July 14, 2008
Thought ACES killed all that, eh? :)
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Sent from my BlackBerry (r) device from Cellular One
From: "Irwin, Tom E (DNR)" <tom.irwinealaska.gov>
Date: Mon, 14 Jul 2008 15:13:08 -0800
To: <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
PRA GSP01 0020914
Subject: Fw: Petroleum News' News Bulletin Service - July 14, 2008
Good news. BP sanctions Liberty
Original Message
From: Petroleum News <circulation@petroleuranews .com>
To: Irwin, Tom E (DNR)
Sent: Mon Jul 14 10:56:02 2008
Subject: Petroleum News' News Bulletin Service - July 14, 2008
TO: Tom Irwin Alaska DNR
Petroleum News' News Bulletin Service - July 14, 2008
If you cannot read this news bulletin, paste the following link into
your browser:
http: //www.petroleumnews . com/nb/123578034 .html
<http://www.petroleumnews.com/finalheaders/nbbanner.jpg>
NEWS BULLETIN
July 14, 2008 Vol. 14, No. 78 July 2008
HP sanctions Liberty development
This morning BP said it has sanctioned development of its Liberty oil
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prospect, which is offshore northern Alaska in the Beaufort Sea.
The $1.5 billion development plan for Liberty entails the drilling of
six ultra-extended reach development wells from existing near-shore
facilities at the Endicott satellite island under the Beaufort Sea to
the Liberty reservoir, which is some five miles offshore the North
Slope. The drilling would involve horizontal departures of 34,000 to
44,000 feet, requiring the use of a purpose-built rig that will be the
largest land rig in the world, BP has said.
Using the Endicott satellite island allows BP to produce Liberty without
building a remote offshore island and pipeline infrastructure, thus
significantly reducing the environmental impact of the new development.
First production from Liberty is expected in 2011.
BP expects to recover about 100 million barrels of oil from Liberty. The
company has said the reservoir is "high quality with wells capable of
delivering 15,000 barrels of oil per day or more initial production."
Liberty was discovered by BP in 1997, and is one of the largest
undeveloped light oil fields in the BP Alaska portfolio.
The BP-operated Endicott field is east of Prudhoe Bay. It came online in
1987 and was the world's first producing offshore Arctic oil field.
Endicott is linked to shore with a 1.5-mile gravel causeway.
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Email: tom.irwin@alaska.gov
PRA GSP01 0020917
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Monday, July 14, 2008 6:05 PM -
Penry;KristinaY(GOV)
Stapleton; Meghan N (DNR); Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Rutherford; Marty K (DNR); Irwin; Tom
E (DNR); Nizich; Michael A (GOV); Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Re: Wednesday
Ok. If anyone thinks an Anchorage event would do any good, I'm game.
Original Message
From: K Perry
To: Governor Sarah Palin
Cc: Meghan Stapleton
Cc: Joe Balash
Cc: Marty Rutherford
Cc: Tom Irwin
Cc: M Nizich
Cc: Janice Mason .
Sent; Jul 14, 2008 10:04 PM
Subject: Wednesday
After talking w/Joe this evening (and Marty), there is not a need to do the reception as
the majority of legislators are departing JNU and few will be there Wednesday.
Kris
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
PRA GSP01 0020918
Unknown
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored) [govpaiin@alaska.gov]
Sent: IVionday, July 14, 2008 6:05 PM
To: fitiai@pticom.com; smtaxes@vzpacrfica.net; Eioyinos@aoI.com; tpvillagomez@itecnml.com
Co: cpa.plantacct@pticom.com; fdlcnjz@vzpacifica.net; fpcguam@yahoo.com; rjmafnas@ite.net;
efleming@pticom.com; tdebrum@gmail.com; junjievazquez@yahoo.com
Subject: Re: Gasoline Price In Pohnpei
This is crazy pricing! It's getting outrageous in Alaska, too. In most urban areas it's
Hearing $5.00/gallon. And in our rural areas it can be as high as $10.00.
We're really trying to ramp up production of our safe, domestic supplies of energy that
Alaska has plenty of. Please tell everyone to support our efforts to drill, piamp and
produce more energy from our Alaskan resources.
Original Message
From: Benigno R. Fitial <fitial@yahoo.com>
To: Antonio J S Muna <smtaxes@vzpacifica.net>; Eloy Inos <Eloyinos@aol.com>; Tim
Villagomez <tpvillagomez(?itecnmi . cora>
Cc: Frances Mafnas <cpa.plantacct@pticom.com>; Frank Dela Cruz <fdlcruz9vzpacifica.net>;
Gov Felix Camacho < fpcguam@ yahoo. com>; Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored); Ramon Mafnas
<rjmafnaseite.net>; Esther Fleming <efleming@pticom.com>; Tony de Brum
<tdebrum@gmail.com>; Junjie Vasquez <junjievazquez@yahoo,com>
Sent: Mon Jul 14 17:59:59 2008
Subject: Gasoline Price in Pohnpei
When Eloy and I went to Pohnpei in January of this year, the price of gasoline was already
$4.00 a gallon. Today, it's $6.20 per gallon and still going up.
Governor (Ben) Fitial
Email : f itialGyahoo . com
Tel: 670-664-2282
— On Mon, 7/14/08, KIKUO APIS, L. <kapisl@yahoo.com> wrote:
> From: KIKUO APIS, L. <kapisl@yahoo.com>
1
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> Subject: FW: Don't Buy Gas On July ISth-boycott?
> To: "BEN FITIAL" <fitial@yahoo.com>,
> Date: Monday, July 14, 2008, 9:58 PM
>
>DEAR BEN:
>
> THIS MORNING IN POHNPEI THE GASOLINE IS $6.20 PER GALLON
> AND IS STILL GOING UP. IS THIS THE SAME STORY IN SAIPAN,
> GUAM, MARSHALL ISLANDS, PHILIPPINES, PALAU, CHUUK, YAP AND
> ELESEWHERE? LET'S COMPARE THE PRICES AND SEE WHAT ALL
> OF US FROM DIFFERENT PLACES CAN DO. KIKUO
>
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: MorHay, July 14, 2008 6:45 PM
To: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: Re: please approve - adds Alaska is attractive place to invest etc in yourlast quote
This is great. But Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From: "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)" <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
Date: Mon, 14 Jul 2008 18:42:14 -0800
To: <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject: please approve - adds Alaska is attractive place to invest etc in your last quote
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
9/18/2009
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Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputjf Communications Director
465-403 Uuneau
269-7450Anchorage
240-7943 cell
9/18/2009
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Unknown
From: gov.palin@yahoo.com
Sent: Monday, July 14, 2008 6:00 PM
To: Ivy personal; Frank Bailey; Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Cc: K Perry Yahoo
Subject: Re: ANWR
Great! Yes! Sharon: here's another date of an ANWR invite:
Original Message
From: Ivy personal
To: Sarah's Personal Email
To: Frank Bailey
ReplyTo: Ivy personal
Sent: Jul 14, 2008 9:20 PM
Siibject: Fw: ANWR
On 6/20 you asked Rosanne to send your anwr letter to all presidential candidates. The
press release announcing you sent the letter went out 6/23 and rosanne should have
contacted them then. I sent the presser to my contact in the mccain camp, paulette, and
holly at boston herald. The email chain is below. Hope this helps r )
Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Date: Sat, 21 Jun 2008 00:03:30
To: Rosanne Hughes<rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>
Cc: K Perry Yahoo<krisandclar k@ yahoo. com>; Frank Bailey<ftb907@yahoo.com>; Ivy
personaKivyf rye@yahoo . com>
Subject: Re: ANWR
I Thanks !
I
I Ivy- u can let Paulette know that?
I
I Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
-Original Message-
PRA GSP01 0020923
From: "Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)" <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>
Date: Fri, 20 Jun 2008 15:41:28
To : ExternalEmailgsp <gov . sarah@yahoo . coin>
Cc:K Perry Yahoo <krisandclark@Yahoo.com>, Frank Bailey <ftb907@yahoo.com>, Ivy personal
<ivyf rye@yahoo . com>
Subject: RE: ANWR
I got that message earlier from Janice and we are working on it right
now. Governor. Will do.
Rosanne Hughes
Director of External Communications
(907) 269-7450
Original Message—
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent: Friday, June 20, 2008 3:35 PM
To: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
Cc: K Perry Yahoo; Frank Bailey; Ivy personal
Subject: Re: ANWR
Pis also send to McCain and Obama's camps. Thanks
Sent from my BlackBerry(r) device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Date: Fri, 20 Jun 2008 15:48:39
To:"Rosanne Hughes" <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>
Subject: ANWR
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R- when Katz has our anwr letter ready to go (hopefully today!) we need
to send it to all the Alaskan media outlets, but also other newspapers
across the US as he wrote such good reasoning in asking Congress when
will they finally "get it"? Thanks
Sent from my BlackBerry(r) device from Cellular One
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Unknown
From: Benigno R. Fitial [fitial@yahoo.com]
Sent: Monday. July 14, 2008 6:00 PM
To: Antonio J S IWuna; Eloy Inos; Tim Villagomez
Cc: Frances Mafnas; Frank Dela Cruz; Gov Felix Camacho; Palin; Sarah (GOV sponsored);
Ramon Mafnas; Esther Fleming; Tony de Brum; Junjie Vasquez
Subject: Gasoline Price in Pohnpei
When Eloy and I went to Pohnpei in January of this year, the price of gasoline was already
$4.00 a gallon. Today, it's $6.20 per gallon and still going up.
Governor (Ben) Fitial
Email: fitial@yahoo.com.
Tel: 670-664-2282
On Mon, 7/14/08, KIKUO APIS,. L. <kapisl@yahoo.com> wrote:
> From: KIKUO APIS, L. <kapisieyahoo.com>
> Subject: FW: Don't Buy Gas On July 15th-boycott?
> To: "BEN FITIAL" <fitial@yahoo.com>,
> Date: Monday, July 14, 2008, 9:58 PM
>
>DEAR BEN:
>
> THIS MORNING IN POHNPEI THE GASOLINE IS $6.20 PER GALLON
> AND IS STILL GOING UP. IS THIS THE SAME STORY IN SAIPAN,
> GUAM, MARSHALL ISLANDS, PHILIPPINES, PALAU, CHU0K, YAP AND
> ELESEWHERE? LET'S COMPARE THE PRICES AND SEE WHAT ALL
> OF US FROM DIFFERENT PLACES CAN DO. KIKUO
>
PRA GSP01 0020926
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Rutherforcl, Marty K (DNR) [/0=S0A/0U=F1RST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUPyCN=RECIPIENTS/CN=MKRUTHERFORD]
Monday, July 14, 2008 4:28 PM
'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'; 'flb907@yahoo.com'; 'krisandclark@yahoo.com'; Irwin; Tom E
(DNR)
Re: Fw: The latest edition of Backbone Hi ad
Governor, All,
The Port Authority purchased some type of option on the Yukon Pacific Corp' (YPC) assets.
YPC had a 1989 export license out of Valdez. However, there is NO WAY that DOE would
allow that ancient license to proceed without undergoing another complete review and, in
all probability it would not be approved. That is what DOE is saying - they will not
allow the old license to be used without a review and when they review the old license
they won't approve it.
Furthermore, even if DOE would approve it. Congress would pass an export ban on Alaska
gas. This is what Senator Stevens told the Alaska Legislature and Alaska press this week
in Juneau. Specifically, Stevens referred to OS Rep Pelosi's announcement this week
indicating the Democrats are considering an energy bill that would include an export ban
on Alaska oil.
Marty
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
To: Frank Bailey <ftb907@yahoo. com>; K Perry Yahoo <krisandclark@yahoo.com>; Irwin, Tom E
(DNR); Rutherford, Marty K (DNR)
Sent: Mon Jul 14 15:52:47 2008
Subject: Re: Fw: The latest edition of Backbone III ad
According to DOE there will NOT be amd there IS no export license! Correct me if I'm
wrong, tom/marty. . . But that's what Slutz told me yesterday even; We need to get the word
out on that one,,, also that today's Congress is also saying no license.
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From: frank bailey <ftb907@yahoo.com>
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Date: Mon, 14 Jul 2008 16:50:41 -0700 (PDT)
To: K Perry Yahoo<krisandclark@yahoo.com>; <gov.sarah@ yahoo. com>
Subject: Re: Fw: The latest edition of Backbone III ad
Bizarre. Almost like sending a press release out multiple times huh??
okay bad comparison.
anyhoo...i'm checking on that line about the export license in this ad. didn't think that
was accurate.
at least they're getting the "columns" right finally.
On Mon, 7/14/08, gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gbv.sarah@yahoo.com> wrote:
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject: Fw: The latest edition of Backbone III ad
To: "Frank Bailey" <ftb907@yahoo.com>, "K Perry Yahoo" <krisandclark@yahoo.com>
Date: Monday, July 14, 2008, 3:41 PM
Malcolm is a mess.
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: Scott Heyworth <heyworth@gci.net>
Date: Mon, 14 Jul 2008 15:39:57
To: Scott R Heyworth<heyworth@gci . net>
Subject: Fw: The latest edition of Backbone III ad
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yes!
Original Message
From: "Malcolm B Roberts" <inbroberts@gci.net>
To: "Bill Walker" <bill-wwa@ak.net>; "Bob Morigeau"
<donnamor8mtaonline.net>; "Chancy Croft"
<ccrof tSalaska . com>; "Cindy
Roberts" <cindy.roberts@gci.net>; "David Gottstein"
<dgottstein@aol . com>;
"Jack Roderick" <jroderick@gci.net>; "Jim Sykes"
<j sykes@mtaonline . net>;
<mayor@co.fairbanks.ak.us>; "Joey Merrick"
<jmerrick@local34 1 . com>;
<jomo_stewart@yahoo.com>; "Ken Alper"
<ka_luddite@hotmail.com>; "Lori
Backes" <loribackes@yahoo.com>; "Malcolm B. Roberts"
<mal@gci.net>; "Mead
Treadwell" <mead@ventureadastra.com>; "Merrick Pierce"
<merrick@gci.net>;
"Mike Gallagher" <mike@locai341. cora>; "mike kenny"
<mkenny@attalascom.net>;
"Mike Macy" <mmacy@acsalaska.net>; "Paul Fuhs"
<paulfuhsSearthlink.net>;
"Rep. Harry Crawford"
<Representative_Harry_Crawford@legis. state . ak . us>;
"Ryan Colgan" <ryan_colgan@hotmail.com>; "Scott
Heyworth"
<heyworth@gci.net>; <Senator_Bill_Wielechowski@legis. state. ak.us>;
"Vic
Fischer" <vicfischer@alaska.com>; "Walter J. Hickel"
<wjhickel@gci.net>
3
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Sent: Monday, July 14, 2008 3:27 PM
Subject: The latest edition of Backbone III ad
>
>
> Please delete the earlier versions of the BBIII ad and use this one. As
> you
> will see, we have restructured the columns of names and groups. The
> headings on each column express clearly the purpose of the ad.
>
> The main message is that the State of Alaska most not give away control
of
> our resources. That's what the battle for Statehood was all about.
>
> Thank you, Malcolm Roberts 343-2201
>
>
>
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Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Patin (GOV sponsored) [govemor@aiaska.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, July 1 5, 2008 3:32 PM
To: Smith; Lynne IVI (GOV)
Subject: FW. NCOIL TO NAIC: SLOW DOWN ON CONTROVERSIAL MARKET CONDUCT PROPOSAL
Importance: High
From: Jordan Eslsy [mailto:3Esfcey@nolan-associates.com]
Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2008 10:35 AM
Subject: NCOIL TO NAIC: SLOW DOWN ON CONTROVERSIAL MARKET CONDUCT PROPOSAL
Importance: High
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:
Susan Nolan
NCOBL National Office
518-687-0178
Mike Humphreys
NCOIL Washington. DC Office
202-220-3014
NCOIL TO NAIC: SLOW DOWN ON
CONTROVERSIAL MARKET CONDUCT PROPOSAL
New York. NY. Jalv IS. 2008 — Naming critical concerns regarding confidentiality and authcMity, the
National Conference of Insurance Legislators (NCOIL) advised a slowdown of a market conduct annual
statement (MCAS) proposal being considered by the Natiraial Association of Insurance Commissioners
(NAIC). The NCOBL Executive and State-Federal Relations Committees on July 1 1 and 1 3 unanimously
adopted a resolution questioning an NAIC plan to piggy-back on statutorily required annual financial
statements in order to facilitate a centralized NAIC market conduct database, during the NCOIL Summer
Meeting here.
Sponsored by NCOIL Vice President and State-Federal Relations Committee Chair, Representative
Robert Damron (KY), the resohition says that the NAIC should defer consideration of its project "to fiiUy
address the concerns of state legislators and other interested parties — ^and to give state legislators critical
opportunities to consider and develop the af^ropriate public policy with regard to such [MCAS] data."
The resolution commits NCOIL to "working with the NAIC and with individual state regulators regarding
an appropriate collection of market conduct data that would best serve consumers and insurers and
promote modernized insurance marketplaces." It states, among other things, the following concerns.
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• No state legislature has required a fundamental change or expansion in the nature of the insurer annual
statement to include market conduct data.
• NCODL has concerns regarding NAIC authority to collect market conduct data as part of an annual statement
filing.
• NCOIL questions whether the costs of compliance might outweigh the benefits to consumers, insurance
companies, regulators, and state legislatures.
• NCOIL has concerns regarding the confidentiality of market conduct data, since such data has not before
been made public.
Adoption of the proposal followed a presentation by NAIC Market Regulation and Consumer Affairs (D)
Committee Chair, Commissioner John Morrison (MT), and a nearly one-hour discussion between legislators and
regulators regarding the NAIC proposal. Legislators asserted that an NCOEL Market Conduct Surveillance Model
Law adopted in late 2006 to streamline the maiket conduct examination process may have better served many of
the NAIC proposal's goals.
Commissioner Morrison described the (D) Committee proposal to collect MCAS data through the Annual
Statement Blank— which has been used to collect company financial data, not market data — ^and to centrally store
and analyze such information at the NAIC. He noted tiiat the NAIC Executive Committee was scheduled to
consider the proposal during a July 8 conference call that was postponed without a make-up date due to NAIC
admmistrative employment matters.
NCOIL previously had raised concerns over the NAIC proposal in a May 23 letter fixjm NCOIL Officers to NAIC
President, Conmiissioner Sandy Praeger (KS). The letter urged the NAIC to delay an Executive Committee vote to
adopt the proposal and noted that "although NAIC and NCOIL have met repeatedly during NCOIL and NAIC
meetings, this particular proposal was not brought forward for discussion." The NAIC deferred the vote on a May
28 conference call, assuring NCOEL President Representative Brian Kennedy (RI) that it would amply vet the
proposal and consider legislative input.
Insurance industry trade groups have been critical of the NAIC proposal, saying that the plan is a way to
circumvent state statutes that require market conduct data to be considered confidential and that the NAIC did not
have the legal authority to mamtain the confidentiality of market conduct data — ^as required by state statutes.
The NCOIL Summer Meeting was held from July 10 through 13 at the Marriott Marquis.
NCOIL is an organization of state legislators whose main area of public policy interest is insurance legislation and
regulation. Most legislators active in NCOEL either chair or are members of flie committees responsible for
insurance legislation in their respective state houses across the countiy . More information is available at
www.ncoil.org .
For further details, please contact the NCOIL Washmgton, DC Office at 202-220-3014, or by email at
nihumphrevs@ncoil.org .
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Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, July 15,2008 3:15 PM
To: Smith; Lynne M (GOV)
Subject: FW ASCA's July 2008 Newsletter
From: Zegstroo, Brooke (EED)
Sent: Monday, July 14, 2008 1:32 PM
Toi Brown, Gina S (EED); Fox, Charlotte A (EED); Matz, Janelle (EED sponsored); McNeill, Saunders
(BED); Noble, Andrea L (EED); Olson, Susan (EED sponsored)
Cc: Shaginoff, Melissa (EED sponsored)
Subject: ASCA's July 2008 Newsletter
ASCA Newsletter
July 2008
Mission
To foster the development of the arts for all Alaskans through education,
partnership, grants and services.
A Note From Charlotte:
First off, I want to apologize for the non graphics on this newsletter. We are
between newsletter graphics contractors, and wanted to get this out in a
timely manner.
As you may know, the Council awarded over $500,000 in annual and quarterly
grants at their meeting in June. We received $40,000 increment in state
general funds for Ff 09, and this marks the 6^*^ year that we have received an
increase, and we hope this trend continues. Of course, a critical part of this
funding is the recognition that each of you give to your elected officials about
their support. I urge you to personally invite legislators to your openings, events,
recitals, or even your studio! They need to know that we appreciate their
support.
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I also want to make sure each of you puts an Important date on your calendar:
January 29-31 , 2009. Tt^at will be the dates of the statewide arts conference in
Anchorage. We will be sending out some particulars in September, but please make
sure it's In your budget. There are also some travel grant possibilities for you to
attend, including the Career Opportunity Grant {with deadlines Sept. 1 and Dec. 1}
and the Rasmuson Cultural Leadership grant.
I had the privilege of visiting Ketchikan in May, and the Ketchikan Area Arts and
Humanities Council has met their fundraising goal to purchase new digs for their
offices and activities. It's an amazing community down there - one of many creative
communities in Alaska. ASCA also had our annual meeting in Homer, splendidly
hosted by the Homer Council on the Arts, with a dinner, reception and other
activities. Our thanks to Hope Finkelstein, Diane Bergman and the HCOA Board,
Lance Petersen, Asia Freeman, the Bunnell Street Arts Center Board and Heather
Beggs for all their marvelous hospitality.
Upcoming ASCA Meetings:
August 15: Noon-1 :30, Council meeting via teleconference
September 19: Noon-1 :30, Council meeting via teleconference
For information and agenda, contact ASCA at 1 .888.278.7424 or 907.269.661 0.
ASCA Awards over $500,000 in Grants to Artists and Organizations at annual meeting in Jnne
Details available at www.eed.state.ak:.us/aksca
ASCA Welcomes Summer Intern, Melissa Shaginoff
ASCA welcomes the addition of our summer First Alaskans Institute Intern Melissa
Shaginoff. Melissa is Ahtna Athabascan originally from Chickaloon. She Is attending
UAA majoring in Fine Art and double-mlnoring in Alaska Native Studies and
Psychology. During her Internship Melissa will conduct a research project on Master
Alaska Native Artists. She will be collecting Information for ASCA primarily from the
Ahtna region and compiling information through personal interviews. Melissa is very
excited about her project and very grateful to ASCA and First Alaskans for this unique
opportunity.
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Governor Palin Announces Council Appointments
Governor Palin appointed Patricia "Jinx" Whitaker, and reappointed Sven D.
Haakanson Jr., Peggy Ferguson end Nancy M. Harbour to the Alaska State Council
on the Arts in June.
The council's 1 1 members are charged with helping enrich the cultural life of the
state by encouraging the practice, enjoyment and support of the arts in Alaska, and
with ensuring that arts and culture continue to be an integral part of Alaskans' lives.
Whrtaker, of Fairbanks, is a lifelong Alaskan who has been president since 1979 of the
New Horizons Gallery In Fairbanks, an Alaska art gallery with roots in a Fairbanks art
supply and framing business started by her parents in 1955. She and her gallery have
been active supporters of Alaska arts and artists for decades, carrying artwork from
across the state and hosting exhibitions, shows and First Friday open houses. Whitaker
serves on the advisory council for the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) honorary
doctorate program, sits on Holland America's local advisory committee for
Fairbanks, and volunteers for Big Brothers/Big Sisters and a local hospice.
Haakanson, of Kodiak, is director of the Alutiiq Museum and Archeological
Repository. An anthropologist with special interest in circumpolar Native art and
culture, Haakanson has been a lecturer, manager of archeological digs in Kodiak
and teacher on the culture of Arctic peoples in Alaska and Russia. He has held
exhibits of Alutiiq cultural objects and art, exhibited his own photographs of Natives
and reindeer herders, and done research in Kodiak and Russian Siberia. In 2007, he
received the prestigious MacArthur Fellowship award, recognizing his creativity and
promise for future accomplishments. Haakanson earned a bachelor's degree from
UAF in 1 992, and masters and doctoral degrees from Harvard University In 1996 and
2000, respectively.
Ferguson, of Fairbanks, is managing director of the Fairt^anks Drama Association &
Children's Theatre, and has been a force in Alaska Community Theater for more than
30 years. In addition to her work as a volunteer, director and manager of the
Fairbanks Drama Association, she has been development director for the Fairbanks
Shakespeare Theatre and the Fairbanks Light Opera Theatre. She is also founding
director of the Alaska Light Opera Theater in Anchorage and founder of the Looking
Glass Group Theater, and has been managing director of the Valley Performing Arts
Center In Palmer, director of the theater division of the Summer Fine Arts Camp in
Fairbanks, and Fairbanks manager for the Alaska Repertory Theater. Ferguson has a
degree in theater arts and speech from the University of Minnesota.
Harbour, of Anchorage, is president of the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts. Inc.
She has served In a number of positions with the Center, starting even before it
opened to the public in 1988, rising from marketing/development director, to vice
president, and to president in 1997. She has been involved in the arts in Alaska for
nearly 30 years, first working in the University of Alaska Anchorage theater
department in the 1 970s, and rising from statewide touring director to executive
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director of Arts Alaska, Inc. from 1979-87. Harbour has studied English literature at
University of Washington, and received undergraduate and graduate certifications
In public assembly facility management in 2000 and 2007, respectively.
Artist Opportunities:
Exhibition Prospectus, the Main Street Gallery in Groton, N. Y.
National Photography '08 Exhibition from Oct. 23, 2008- Nov. 23, 2008
Entry forms due September 13, 2008
Call for Entries, Night Visions III- Sept. 27-Nov. 6. 2008
Flagstaff Cultural Partners c/o Coconino Center for the Arts
Arts Administrator Professional Opportunities:
Alaska Dance Theatre is seeking an energetic self motivated individual to run the
office in the School of Alaska Dance Theatre. Job duties include working with the
Executive and Artistic Director to schedule front office staff and pianists, keeping
class records up to date, producing role sheets for instructors, registering students,
overseeing any rental contracts, coordinating building maintenance, making
deposits, working with the bookkeeper to keep financial records in order,
coordinating the logistics for all auditions and the year-end Student Showcase.
Submit a cover letter, a resume and three references to Alaska Dance Theatre.
ATTN: Ruth Glenn, Executive Director
by email: info@alaskadancetheatre.org
fax:907-274-3078
or mail: 550 E 33rd Ave. Anchorage, AK 99503
Alaska Junior Theatre is currently looking to fill two positions for the following:
-Marketing & PR Associate, full time
-Education Associate, full time
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Send a cover letter, resume and three references by mail or email by
July 15th 2008 to: Lainie Dreas, Executive Director, AJL 329 F Street, Suite 204,
Anchorage, AK 99501 . Lainie@akjt.org
Calls for Art
4Culture + Public Art Calls List
www. publfcar1@4culture.org
A list compiled by Public Art 4Culture provides basic information about current Public
Art Calls to Artists as well as current public art opportunities from fellow agencies.
Please note each Call may have specific eligibility requirements including
geographic restrictions. If you would like to receive this list directly from 4Culture,
please contact Willow Fox via the web sitewvAV.publicart@4culture.org
ASCA Deadlines:
August 29: Receipt deadline for FY 08 Final Reports. Forms are on the ASCA website. If
you received a grant from ASCA during FY 08, this report must be in our offices by
Friday, August 29.
September!: Deadline for Career Opportunity, Workshop and Community Arts
Development grant applications. Apply online at http://ataska.caweb.orq
July 15 and September 15: Cultural Collaborations Project Grant. Project Grants offer
matching funds up to $6,000 to support high-quality, longer-term experlentially based
arts and cultural projects or programs for youth outside of the school day.
Applications and guidelines are available at: www.eed.state.ak. us/aksca under Arts
Education. Please read alt guidelines carefully.
November 1- Artists in Schools Residency Grant, Round II. Applications and guidelines
are available at hftp://ala$ka.cgweb.org. Grant applications should be completed
by schools v/ishing to host an AIS residency during the 2008/2009 school year. Please
read the guidelines carefully prior to applying.
November 1 - Artists in Schools Teaching Artists Applications. Each year the Artists in
Schools Program solicits applications from professional teaching artists v/ith a strong
desire to share their passion, art and skills with Alaskan students and teachers through
school residencies. Applications are due by November 1 . Teaching Artist application
forms are available at: www.eed.stafe.ak.us/aksca under Arts Education.
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December!- Cultural Collaborations Arts Educators Grant. Designed for
pernnanently assigned Alaskan Arts Educators in K-1 2 settings to reconnect with their
art form and immerse themselves in their own creative work and to create new
energy and creativity. Offers grant funds up to $3,000.. Applications and guidelines
are available at: www.eed.state.ak.us/aksca under Arts Education. Please read all
guidelines carefully.
For more information about the Cultural Collaborations and Artists in Schools
Program, please contact Susan Olson, Program Director at 1-888-278-7427 {toll-free in
Alaska) or (907) 269-6682, or email at susan.olsonl@alaska.gov.
Arts in Education
Please visit our website at www.eed.state.ak.us/aksca to view recent artist in schools
photos!
Conncil Contact Information:
Benjamin Brown CHAIR (Douglas) benjamlnol789@hotmail.com
Gail Niebrugge VICE CHAIR (Palmer) niebrugg@matonline.net
Jocelyn Clark (Juneau) jocelyn@jocelynclark.com
Patricia "Jinx" Whitaker (Fairbanks) jlnx@ptialasaka.net
Micky Becker (Anchorage) becker@gci.net
Peggy MacDonald Ferguson (Fairbanks) pegferguson@gci.net
Sven Haakanson, Jr. (Kodiak) sven@alutiiqmuseum.org
Nancy Harbour (Anchorage) nharbour@alaskapac.org
Theresa John (Bethel) lstj@uaf.edu
John Kohler (Fairbanks) kohleiij@ruralalaska.net
Aryne Randall (Anchorage) aryne.k.randall@wellsfargo.com
Staff Contact Information:
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Charlotte Fox, Executive Director
(907) 269-6607 charlotte.fox@alasko.gov
Saunders McNeill. Native and Community Arts Program Director
(907) 269-6603 saunders.mcneill@alaska.gov
Andrea Noble, Visual and Literary Arts Program Director
(907) 269-6605 andrea.noble@alaska.gov
Gina Signe Brov/n, Administrative Manager
(907) 269-6608 gina.brown@alaska.gov
Susan Olson, Arts in Education Program Director
(907) 269-6682 susan.olsonl ©alaska.gov
Janelle Matz, Alaska Contemporary Art Bank Manager
(907) 269-6604 janelle.matz@alaska.gov
Brooke Guillen, Receptionist/Administration Support
(907) 269-6597 brooke.auillen@alaska.aov
For additional contact information, please visit our web site:
www.eed.state.ak.us/aksca
Duplicate Newsletter?
Please contact Brooke Guillen
Copyright © 2008, Alaska State Council on the Arts, all rights reserved
Brooke Quiflen
Receptionist/Administrative Support
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Abska State Council on the Arts
41 1 West 4th Avenue. Ste IE
Anchorage, AK. 99501
Direct Une (907) 269-6597
Main Line [907) 269-6610
FAX (907) 269-6601
Toll Free 1-888-278-7424
brooke.auillen@aloska.aov
web: www.eed.state.ak.us/aksca
"what lies behind us and what lies before us
are tiny matters compared to what lies within us"
- Rolph Wqldo Emenon
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Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Pafin (GOV sponsored) [govemor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, July 1 5, 2008 2:56 PM
To: Smith; Lynne M (GOV)
Subject: FW: NCOIL INSURANCE SCORING MODEL HAS REGULATION UNDER CONTROL, NEW
RESOLUTION ASSERTS
Importance: High
From: CandaceThorson [mailto;CThorson@nolan-associates.com]
Sent Monday, July 14, 2008 2:41 PM
Subject: NCOIL INSURANCE SCORING MODEL HAS REGULATION UNDER CONTROL, NEW RESOLUTION
ASSERTS
Importance: High
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:
Susan Nolan
CandaceThorson
NCOIL National Office
518-687-0178
NCOIL INSURANCE SCORING MODEL HAS REGULATION UNDER CONTROL, NEW RESOLUTION
ASSERTS
New York. New York, June 14. 2008— As Congress debates bills that would toss aside state efforts to
regulate credit-based insurance scoring, the National Conference of Insurance Legislators (NCOIL) on
July 13 adopted a Resolution Supporting State Regulation of the Use of Credit Information in Personal
Insurance— MA\]ch highlights the ongoing 26-state success of an NCOIL insurance scoring model act and
opposes federal plans to usurp state prerogative.
The resolution, adopted during the NCOIL Summer Meeting in New York City, recognizes the 2002
NCOIL nrradel's ability to protect consumers and promote competitive insurance markets, including
provisions that assist the young, oW, and those who suffer extraordinary life events. Nearly all states, the
resolution notes, regulate credit-based scoring. The NCOIL resolution says also that H.R. 5633, the
Nondiscriminatory Use of Consumer Reports and Consumer Information Act of 2008 and H.R. 6062, the
Personal Lines of Insurance Fairness Act of 2008, yNOvAd intrude on state-level efforts to oversee
insurance scoring.
The NCOIL resolution opposes any federal legislation that would disregard legislatures' ability to
determine what is best for their individual states and would infiringe on state authority to regulate the
business of insurance. Proponents of the pending bills say they would remedy concerns that insurance
scores serve as "stand-ins" for race, income, or ethnicity.
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According to NCOIL Secretary Rep. George Keiser (ND), sponsor of the resolution, "The NCOIL model
successftjily balances consumer and other interests and makes it clear. In our opinion, that federal regulation is
unnecessary. Those in Congress who worry about the feimess of insurance scoring should read the NCOIL
model law and look at what NCOIL-based states have accomplished — ^since most states resolved this issue, in a
timely way, several years ago."
In general, the NCOIL Model Act Regarding Use of Credit Informatiort in Personal Insurance prohibits credit
experience from being the sole factor influencing a personal-lines underwriting or rating decision and provides for
use of updated credit information, among other things.
Adoption of the NCOIL resolution followed Rep. Reiser's May 21 testimony at a U.S. House Subcommittee on
Oversight & Investigations hearing entitled The Impact of Credit-Based Insurance Scoring on the Availability and
Affordability of Insurance.
The NCOIL Executive Committee vote on July 13 followed Property-Casualty Insurance Committee adoption of
the resolution on July 1 1. The NCOIL Summer Meeting was held at the Marriott Marquis in Times Square.
NCOIL is an organization of state legislators whose main area of pubFic policy interest is Insurance legislation and
regulation. Most legislators active in NCOIL either chair or are members of the committees responsible for
insurance legislation in their respective state houses across the country. More information is available at
www.ncoil.org .
For further details, please contact Candace Thorson at 51 8-687-01 78 or at cthorson(3incoil.ora .
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Unknown
From: Goode, Kelly C (GOV) [kelly.goode@alaska.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, July 1 5, 2008 8:47 AM
To: gov.palin@yahoo.com; Nizich; Michael A (GOV); krisandclark@yahoo.com
Cc: Rowland; Mindy B (GOV); Ruaro; Randall P (GOV)
Subject: Sen Wagoner
Good morning.
Yesterday I visited with Sen Wagoner for a little while. He wanted to share his strong concerns with the
rebate legislation. Since this will be front and center next week, it is important to pass along his
comments.
1) He'd like to see any approved payment apply to a household only and not to all residents.
In ^ct, he'd like to see the payment go to a person with a utility bill; possibly passing through
a utility company.
2) He adamantly disagrees virith the supplemental application.
3) If It goes to the fk)or for a vote as It was Introduced, he will not be able to support it and
believes others will not as well.
4) His main concerns are the potential entitlement the check creates and he thinks there are
other ways to spend the money to assist all Alaskans i.e. infrastructure via roads etc...
We will probably come across others virtio share this general opinion.
Thanks, Kelly
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Unknown
From: gov.palin@yahoo.com
Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2008 9:35 AM
To: Goode; Kelly C (GOV); NIzlch; Michael A (GOV); K Perry Yahoo
Cc: Rowland; Mindy B (GOV); Ruaro; Randall P (GOV)
Subject: Re: Sen V\tegoner
Good. And know that I am vwlling to work with wagoner and the other folks who have shown
reasonableness through all these months... those who have good ideas and don't want to kill a
proposal just because it came from us, vs considering it on its merits. Thank you!
From: "Goode, Kelly C (GOV)" <kelly.goode(galaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 15 Jul 2008 09:28:49 -0800
To: <gov.palin@yahoo.com>; Nizich, Michael A (GOV)<mike.nizich@alaska.gov>; K Perry
Yahoo<krisandclaric(gyahoo.com>
CC: Rowland, Mindy B (GOV)<mindy.rowland@alaska.gov>; Ruaro, Randall P (GOV)
<randalLruaro@alaska.gov>
Subject: RE: Sen Wagoner
The supplemental application deals with those who do not request a PFD or who are living in Alaska but
do not yet qualify for the 2008 dividend. After watching this morning's committee meeting, it looks like the
committee wants us to draft new language addressing some of their concerns: fiscal impact of sending
out an additional checks, and working the application process, the fact that the fijnds are not subject to
garnishment, the issue that the check doesn't deal with the energy crisis but is a resource rebate...
And, I do believe Wagoner understands the way to get to Roads to Resources and is actively working on
it.
We will ail work on the padcage of legislation and try and find a good compromise on the bills.
From: gov.palin@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.palin@yahoo.com]
Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2008 9: 12 AM
To: Goode, Kelly C (GOV); Nizfch, Michael A (GOV); K Perry Yahoo
Cc: Rowland, Mindy B (GOV); Ruaro, Randall P (GOV)
Subject: Re: Sen Wagoner
Well if they'd support our mission of building roads to our resources then I'd believe the
legislature recognizes our desire to build infrastructure during this time of surplus! But...
Their leadership hasn't supported our agenda the past two years so we had to adjust until that
leadership which controls everything changes.
And also, what's the supplemental application he doesn't agree with?
From: "Goode, Kelly C (GOV)" <keUy.goode@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 15 Jul 2008 08:46:53 -0800
To: <gov.palin@yahoo.coni>; Nizich, Michael A (GOV)<mike.niach@alaska.gov>;
<krisandclark@yahoo.com>
CC: Rowland, Mindy B (GOV)<niindy.rowland@alaska.gov>; Ruaro, Randall P (GOV)
<randaIl.ruaro(^aska.gov>
Subject: Sen Wagoner
Good moming,
9/18/2009
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Yesterday I visited with Sen Wagoner for a little while. He wanted to share his strong concerns with the rebate
legislation. Since this will be front and center next week, it is important to pass along his comments.
1) He'd like to see any approved payment apply to a household only and not to all residents. In ^ct,
he'd like to see the payment go to a person with a utility bill; possibly passing through a utility
company.
2) He adamantly disagrees with the supplemental application.
3) If it goes to the floor for a vote as it was introduced, he will not be able to support it and believes
others will not as well.
4) His main concerns are the potential entitlement the check creates and he thinks there are other
ways to spend the money to assist all Alaskans i.e. infrastructure via roads etc...
We will probably come across others who share this general opinion.
Thanks, Kelly
9/18/2009
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P^elofl
Unknown
From: gov.palin@yahoo.com
Sent: Tuesday, July 1 5, 2008 9:12 AM
To: Goode; KeBy C (GOV); Nizich; Michael A (GOV); K Perry Yahoo
Cc: Rowland; Mindy B (GOV); Ruaro; Randall P (GOV)
Subject: Re: Sen Wagoner
Well if they'd support our mission of building roads to our resources then I'd believe the
legislature recognizes our desire to build infrastructure during this time of surplus! But..
Their leadership hasn't supported our agenda the past two years so we had to adjust until that
leadership which controls everything changes.
And also, what's tiie supplemental application he doesn't agree with?
From: "Goode, Kelly C (GOV)" <kelly.goode@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 15 Jul 2008 08:46:53 -0800
To: <gov.palin(§yahoo.com>; Nizich, Michael A (GOV)<mike.nizich@aIaska.gov>;
<krisandcIark@yahoo.com>
CC: Rowland, Mindy B (GOV)<nundy.rowland@aIaska.gov>; Ruaro, Randall P (GOV)
<randall.ruaro@aiaska.gov>
Subject: Sen Wagoner
Good morning.
Yesterday I visited with Sen Wagoner for a little while. He wanted to share his strong concems with the
rebate legislation. Since this will be front and center next week, it is important to pass along his
comments.
1) He'd like to see any approved payment apply to a household only and not to all residents. In
fact, he'd like to see the payment go to a person with a utility bill; possibly passing through a
utility company.
2) He adamantly disagrees with the supplemental application.
3) If it goes to the floor for a vote as it was introduced, he will not be able to support it and
believes others will not as well.
4) His main concems are the potential entitlement the check aeates and he thinks there are
other ways to spend the money to assist all Alaskans i.e. infl^structure via roads etc. . .
We will probably come across others who share this general opinion.
Thanks, Kelly
9/18/2009
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Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2008 2:15 PM
To: Burkert; Erin (GOV sponsored)
Cc: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW:Otlier
Original Message
From: WebMail@govweb.alaska.gov [mailto:WebMail@govweb.alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, July 14, 2008 7:47 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mr. TC Robinson
address: 10660 Clearpoint Drive Chesterfield VA 23832
MESSAGE:
Dear Governor Palin,
My name is TC Robinson, and I am an 18 year old college student from Chesterfield, VA. I'm
sure you may be wondering why someone from the other side of the country would want to
contact you, and quite frankly the reason is simple. I hope to one day have a career in
public service. Tor a long time, well, for at least the last few years, I've struggled to
find leaders to look up to. Granted, there have been a few, but they have either proved to
be an illusion, or simply a huge disappointment. Well, I'm happy to say that I've found
that leader, one who X don't believe will disappoint me. Governor Palin, that leader is
you.
I have followed you since your election as Governor in 2006. Your courage then, standing
up to the political establishment and questioning your leaders, is a quality few hold.
People forget that government SHOULD be held accountable and questioned, even if it brings
their downfall. If more people did what you did, our government would have an efficiency
few would rival. You're style of governing, with your pledge of accountability an
transparency, is one I hope to follow.
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I know you have been mentioned as a potential running mate for Senator John McCain. Let me
just say that for lack of a better word. Sen. McCain would be a fool not to pick you.
Alaska needed you in 2006, well, America needs you now. You are the future of the
Republican Party, and if I have anything to say about it, I'll help elect you President
one day.
Keep up the good work, and give my best to all your family.
Sincerely,
TO Robinson
tct fmpgyahoo . com
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Byers, Gail Y (LAW)
From: Von Scheben, Leo (DOT) I/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=LVON_SCHEBENl
Sent: Tuesday, July 1 5, 2008 1 1 :52 AM
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Cc: Ruaro; Randall P (GOV); Nizich; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: FWf: Western Access Briefing
Governor, has promised here Is a brief paper on the Western Alaska Corridor (Nome Road) for your info. LEO
6/9/2009
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July 15, 2008
Governor's Briefing
Western Alaska Access Planning Study
In May of this year DOT&PF issued an RFP to analyze the potential for constructing a
highway between the contiguous Alaska highway system and the isolated highway
system on the Seward Peninsula. Contract negotiations are currently underway witii
DOWL Engineers and are expected to be completed within a month. The study is
expected to be complete by August 2009. The budget for this initial planning study is
$1,000,000. The study will result in recommendations and cost estimates for actions
needed to implement construction.
The purpose of this highway is to facilitate resource and community development in the
region. The study encompasses the area west of the Dalton Highway, north of the Yukon
and lower Tanana River basins and south of the Brooks Range (see map). The lengdi of
the proposed highway is approximately 600 miles, depending on the route.
Alternative routes will be identified based on potential economic benefits, topographic
and environmental constraints and land management considerations. Planning level
estimates will be prepared for design, construction and maintenance. The study will
include review and v^pdate of all relevant information firom previous publications and
studies.
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Unknown
From: Goode. Kelly C (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=KCGOODE]
Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2008 8:16 AM
To: 'gov.palin@yahoo.com'; Nizich; Michael A (GOV); 'krisandclark@yahoo.com'
Co: Rowland; Mindy B (GOV); Ruaro; Randall P (GOV)
Subject: Sen Wagoner
Good morning,
Yesterday I visited with Sen Wagoner for a little while. He wanted to share his strong concerns with the rebate
legislation. Since this will be front and center next week, it is important to pass along his comments.
1) He'd like to see any approved payment apply to a household only and not to all residents. In fact,
he'd like to see the payment go to a person with a utility bill; possibly passing through a utility
company.
2) He adamantly disagrees with the supplemental application.
3) If it goes to the floor for a vote as it was introduced, he will not be able to support it and believes
others will not as well.
4) His main concerns are the potential entitlement the check creates and he thinks there are other
ways to spend the money to assist all Alaskans i.e. infrastructure via roads etc...
We will probably come acnass others who share this general opinion.
Thanks, Kelly
8/24/2009
PRA GSP01 0020951
Page 1 of 2
Unknown
From: Kreitzer, Annette E (DOA) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=AEKREITZER]
Sent: Tuesday, July 16, 2008 1 1 :47 AM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.coni
Cc: NIzich; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Recruitment and Retention
Governor:
I understand that other commissioners have had opportunities to talk with you about
recruitment and retention. I have not had the same opportunity to provide you with
an update on all that has happened since you became Governor and appointed me to
this position.
It became clear to me early on, that 1-2% salary increases were not going to solve our
recruitment and retention problems. I communicated that to Mike Tibbies and to
legislators. But, I also remain convinced that the Working Group can address issues
like telecommuting, which could allow State employees with families to not have to
pay for day care two or three days a week, and 4-day work weeks, which save on gas
and day care costs are other avenues we can implement. These will be discussed
again in our next Working Group meeting.
1) I have successfully negotiated 8 out of 11 labor contracts. All of them, the best
contracts in 15 years. These employees (all but the maritime unions) have
seen or by July 28 will see from 5% to 8.5% salary increases since you took
office. The new PSEA contract (5%) is at least on par with the Municipality of
Anchorage, and better when you consider the State pays SBS and MOA does
not.
2) Salary increases for GGU and SU took effect May 1, and were seen in
paychecks May 28. These employees received 4 and 5.5% respectively,
beginning on May 1, and retroactive to Jiily 1, 2007. They also received a 3%
increase beginning July 1. Commissioners von Scheben and Hartig did a
survey of employees in March - prior to these salary increases impacting their
employees. 1 am not surprised that the employees surveyed, who at that time
had not seen any increases, said that salary was the bluest issue for them. I
would like to see a new survey done in October, which reflects these new
increases.
3) We successfully got HB 417 through the Legislature, bringing the non-covered
employees (attorneys at OPA/PD and Department of Law, and other rank and
file positions) up 5.5%. We removed impediments to service step improvements
which will mean a 3.75% increase to employees every two years after Step F
(with a good evaluation and regardless of any other negotiated increases). This
indirectly will save time and effort as Division of Personnel employees won't
have to make and audit complicated calculations about placement on the
salary schedtile.
4) I had directed our folks to work with the Department of Health and Social
Services to see if we could help provide some assistance with the difficulties in
recruitment and retention of social workers. I testified during our budget
8/24/2009
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i hearings and, I believe, during hearings on HB 417 that we would look specifically
j at this problem. My understanding is that the meeting yesterday went well,
I DHSS has some concepts that they are discussing with Commissioner Hogan
I internally and well see if it meets their needs.
I 5) I have a meeting July 23 with Mike Nizich, Karen Rehfeld and Commissioners
I Irwin, Lloyd and Hartig, and AG Colberg to talk about professional positions
I and difficulty recruiting for some of these. I understand that the State must be
competitive in positions that are necessary to support resource development.
We increased AOGCC engineers' salaries to $150,000 in August of 2007 and
followed (as we promised DNR) with support for the increase to Division of
08bG engineers to $150,000 in the legislative session. These increases were
singled out in our budget subcommittee and I was asked about the
relationship between the increases. I have publicly supported the need to
increase these salaries so our mission critical employees are not picked off by
the oil companies.
6) We received $400,000 for a geographic differential study. This piece will (if the
i Legislature implements) rectify pay problems and inequities of cost of living
i throughout Alaska. I am working with the unions and will be working with
legislators as the elections get closer to talk through the politics of
implementing the results of the study. I'm very familiar with the background
of why this has failed in the past. The fact that the Legislature agreed to fund
it makes me cautiously optimistic about implementation.
7) If you have an opportunity to re-read pages 1 1-12 of the Working Group report
- you can see all of the efforts that have, are and will be put to addressing
recruitment and retention. We're marching right down the list of what we said
we'd do.
I am in fairly constant communication with the hundreds of hiring managers who
work for the commissioners. I am taking their suggestions and they are helping
implement mine:
a) Telling departments to stop advertising positions and asking for SOA
experience only. Yes, this is still happening.
b) Helping departments to stop writing minimum qualifications so tightly
that no one applies.
What I've heard you say is that you are trying to constrain growth to 4% per year.
IVe already helped us go over that to the tune of about 9% for salary increases that
have been sorely needed. My plan is to continue the momentum. I have always
stayed in close contact with the Chief of Staff to ensure we are on the same page.
This situation didn't happen overnight, and we are on a path to making sustainable
changes.
Please let me know if there are things that you are concerned about that I may be
overlooking. I appreciate your confidence in m^y abiUly to tackle this multi-faceted
problem for the long haul, not just short-term fixes,
ak
8/24/2009
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Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Von Scheben, Leo (DOT) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=LVON_SCHEBEN]
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 8:39 AM
'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
RE: Rd to Nome
Great mines think on the same path. Your e mail is uncanny. Just this Friday I had
written a draft memo of my update to you on 1 1/2 years on the job and in it was my
suggestion of a road to Nome as a legacy for your administration. We both know that there
are no roads in Alaska that really go East and West. What a great opportunity to go West
to Nome.
This winter Northern Region Director Steve Titus and I discussed the idea and I gave him
the go ahead for a study at that time. We have selected a consultant just recently but at
this point that is all I know. Should have more to follow today as to scope/scale etc. I
will get you and update asap. LEO
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent: Monday, July 14, 2008 10:51 AM
To: Von Scheben, Leo (DOT); Richards, Frank T (DOT)
Cc: Ruaro, Randall P (GOV); Nizich, Michael A (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Rd to Nome
Leo- I've heard that there's been preliminary work done on the idea of building a road to
connect us to our resources in Nome. True? That'd be great if it's true. What's the cost?
We need to start building infrastructure- esp in areas where the residents truly want the
roads. Pis give me a status report on Nome Rd plan. Thanks
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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7/15 - No Time for Crying in Our Soup
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Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, July 1 5, 2008 3:38 PM
To: Smith; Lynne M (GOV)
Subject: FW: Weekly: No Time for Crying in Our Soup
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Subject: Weekly: No Time for Crying in Our Soup
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2008 10:13 PM
To: Colberg; Talis J (LAW)
Subject: Re: Exxon
Outrageous. Unbelievable!
Glad we have the one attorney most folks can like though.
Sent from ray BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From: "Colberg, Talis J (LAW)" <talis.colberg@alaska.gov>
Date: Tne, 15 M2008 16:51 -.58 -0800
To: <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject: Exxon
Dear Governor Palin,
Today Exxon filed a Response to the plaintiff request for a court ruling that interest is due on the
judgment. In flieir arguments, which are certain to further enrage plaintiffs Exxon, among other things
states:
- "...Exxon does not agree that there is any sound basis to award plaintiffs what they seek-
approximately $488 million over and above the 507.5 million ..."
- "... all plaintiff here were ftjily compensated years ago; no plaintiff has any type of personal or
proper^ right to be paid punitive damages..."
- "There is also no reason to penalize E»con by awarding another $488 million (interest claimed)
in damages..."
- Most incredibly the following statement is In their argument today:
"Absent plaintiffs' inciting the district court to ignore the Ninth Circuit's rulings, this case
might have been concluded years ago."
- "Plaintiffs won nothing like a 'clear-cut victory here."
- "... the Court should indude in the judgment interest only from the date (June of this year) of
this Court's judgment fixing the legal size of the punitive damages award."
So it continues. ... It is no wonder people hate attorneys. Talis
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2008 9:23 AM
To: Nizich; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Fw: Rd to Nome
Fyi forwarding leo's good response:
-Original Message
From: Leo Von Scheben
To: Governor Sarah Palin
Sent: Jul 15, 2008 12:39 PM
Subject: RE: Rd to Nome
Great mines think on the same path. Your e mail is uncanny. Just this
Friday I had written a draft memo of my update to you on 1 1/2 years on
the job and in it was my suggestion of a road to Nome as a legacy for
your administration. We both know that there are no roads in Alaska
that really go East and West. What a great opportunity to go West to
Nome.
This winter Northern Region Director Steve Titus and I discussed the
idea and I gave him the go ahead for a study at that time. We have
selected a consultant just recently but at this point that is all I
know. Should have more to follow today as to scope/scale etc. I will
get you and update asap. LEO
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent: Monday, July 14, 2008 10:51 AM
To: Von Scheben, Leo (DOT) ; Richards, Frank T (DOT)
Cc: Ruaro, Randall P (GOV); Nizich, Michael A (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y
(GOV)
Subject: Rd to Nome
Leo- I've heard that there's been preliminary work done on the idea of
1
PRA GSP01 0020961
building a road to connect us to our resources in Nome. True? That'd be
great if it's true. What's the cost? We need to start building
infrastructure- esp in areas where the residents truly want the roads.
Pis give me a status r^ort on Nome Rd plan. Thanks
Sent from my BlackBerry(r) device from Cellular One
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
PRA GSP01 0020962
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Tuesday, July 1 5, 2008 9:18 AM
To: Von Scheben; Leo (DOT)
Subject: Re: Rd to Nome
Yeah! It'll be fun to work on this together!
Original Message
From: Leo Von Scheben
To: Governor Sarah Palin
Sent: Jul 15, 2008 12:39 PM
Subject: RE: Rd to Nome
Great mines think on the same path. Your e mail is uncanny. Just this
Friday I had written a draft memo of my update to you on 1 1/2 years on
the job and in it was my suggestion of a road to Nome as a legacy for
your administration. We both know that there are no roads in Alaska
that really go East and West. What a great opportunity to go West to
Nome .
This winter Northern Region Director Steve Titus and I discussed the
idea and I gave him the go ahead for a study at that time. We have
selected a consultant just recently but at this point that is all I
know. Should have more to follow today as to scope/scale etc. I will
get you and update asap. LEO
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com tmailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com3
Sent: Monday, July 14, 2008 10:51 AM
To: Von Scheben, Leo (DOT); Richards, Frank T (DOT)
Cc: Ruaro, Randall P (GOV); Nizich, Michael A (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y
(GOV)
Subject: Rd to Nome
Leo- I've heard that there's been preliminary work done on the idea of
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building a road to connect us to our resources in Nome. True? That'd be
great if it's true. What's the cost? We need to start building
infrastructure- esp in areas where the residents truly want the roads.
Pis give me a status report on Nome Rd plan. Thanks
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I
1
I
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Tuesday, July 1 5, 2008 9: 17 AM
To: Kel Goode; Goode; Kelly C (GOV)
Subject: Fw. Nome Road
Fyi, speaking of roads! Let wagonner know that I know we can use surplus for
infrastructure... Maybe his crew needs to get into leadership so we could get some support
for such things... see below:
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Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Date: Tue, 15 Jul 2008 10:55:23
To: Sharon Leighow<sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>; Rosanne Hughes<rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>;
Kate Morgan<kate.morgan@alaska.gov>; Dan Saddler<dan.saddler@alaska.gov>; Ivy
personal<lvyfrye@yahoo.com>; Mark Kelsey<mark.kelsey@alaska.gov>
Cc: M Nizich<mike.nizichealaska.gov>; Click Bishop<clark.bishop@alaska.gov>; Tom
Irwin<tom.irwin@alaska.gov>; Leo Von Scheben<leo.vonscheben@alaska.gov>; Emil
Notti<emil . notti@alaska . gov>
Subject: Fw: Nome Road
Fyi for message incorporation... projects like access roads and building up infrastructure
for future economic growth are also on our agenda - I'm afraid Alaskans are believing
we're "all AGIA all the time", at the exclusion of other needs. So, when we get
opportunities to proactively incorporate into our speeches, pressers, etc our other
focuses, we need to do so (like building up our infrastructure with a good idea like an
access road to our minerals I see below) :
(And note, there's been no major road built since the 70's... we're in the time of surplus
where we can build up our infrastructure to create jobs, create access to rich resources
in areas people want roads to resources so we can diversify our economy)
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Original Message
From: gov, sarah@yahoo.com
Date: Tue, 15 Jul 2008 10:35:39
To: Leo Von Scheben<leo.vonscheben@alaska.gov>; Click Bishop<clark.bishop@alaska.gov>; Tom
Irwin<tom . irwinSalaska . gov>
Cc: Randy Ruaro<randall.ruaro@alaska.gov>; M Nizich<mike.nizich@alaska.gov>;
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<john.reeves@alaska.gov>; Joe Balash<joe.balash@alaska.gov>
Subject: Nome Road
I've asked Randy to look into the preliminary work that's been done on a road to connect
Alaskans with their resources in the rich area of Nome. No major access road has been
built in Alaska since the 70's, we're in a time of surplus where we should be building up
infrastructure in areas people want roads and access for development, and we need to build
access to further diversify our resource development base so heads up that Randy will
be contacting you who are needed to provide him info on this as we think big and
proactively work towards enabling development for AK's future. Thanks!
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Unknown
From: gov.palin@yahoo.com
Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2008 12:24 PM
To: Ruaro; Randall P (GOV); Goode; Kelly C (GOV); Nizich; Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Rowland; Mindy B (GOV); Rehfeld; Karen J (GOV); Frank Bailey; Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Leighow;
Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: Re: Sen Wagoner
Remind leggies they don't have to be the bad guys and ax the program nexy year- 1 v^^on't be
proposing it next year. As Randy says, we're clear this is a one-time surplus rebate to tide folks
over during transitional period as they weatherize their homes and fund some start up
conservation efforts to deal mth rising costs of everything.
From: "Ruaro, Randall P (GOV)" <randall.ruaro@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 15 Jul 2008 1 1:29:46 -0800
To: Goode, Kelly C (GOV)<kelly.goode(galaska.gov>; <gov.palin@yahoo.com>; Nizich,
Michael A (GOV)<mike.mzich(^alaska.gov>
CC: Rowland, Mindy B (GOV)<mindy .rowland@alaska.gov>; Rehfeld, Karen J (GOV)
<karen.rehfeld@alaska.gov>
Subject: RE: Sen Wagoner
Thanks Kelly.
I understand Sen. Wagoners' concerns and there are other legislators that are wary of spending nearly
$800m by giving it to residents. They want to control all the spending of all the money, whether there is a
surplus or not.
The concept of having the rebate apply to all "residents' is that Article 8 of our constitution establishes the
principle of our resources belonging to all residents. I suppose a payment could go to a household
instead and that could reduce the total spend, but if you go to households you will also get pushback from
D's (Cissna, etc.) about people who don't have a home to show as a household.
As to the supplemental application process, one of the main reasons we went to it is to allow all the
veterans who don't apply for the PFD (because the feds take it off their VA benefits) to get the benefit of
this payment These are disabled vets and vets over 65 making under $13,000 a year. Some of our most
vulnerable vets.
The transmittal letter, the bill, and my testimony are very clear that this is a special one-time payment. It
is different than the PFD whteh was intended to be "permanenf . But, legislators may be worried there will
be constituents who will always want more and they have to be the bad guys next year who don't renew
the program. That's pnsbably true that some constituents will always want more money. But those folks
will want more money regardless of this bill.
There are other needs in the State like transportation and we have introduced an appropriation bill that
includes roads. We also introduced a transportation endowment bill last year that would have provided
another $50 million a year for road projects statewide like the Sterling Highway project that is his number
one priority. J think we will be introducing some sort of similar endowment bill again next session. So the
passage of the resource rebate bill does not mean we won't be doing things far transportation in the
future.
There is opposition. But I think legislators who vote no are going to have to face some very angry
constituents who are getting hammered by high fuel prices and want some relief.
I will continue working with C&RA members on technical or minor amendments and try to count votes this
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week and report in.
Randy
From: Goode, Kelly C (GOV)
Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2008 8:47 AM
To: gov,palln@yahoo.com; Nizich, Michael A (GOV); krisandclark@yahoo.com
Cc: Rowland, Mindy B (GOV); Ruaro, Randall P (GOV)
Subject: Sen Wagoner
Good morning,
Yesterday I visited with Sen Wagoner for a little while. He wanted to share his strong concerns with the rebate
legislation. Since this will be front and center next week, it is important to pass along his comments.
1) He'd tike to see any approved payment apply to a household only and not to all residents. In fact,
he'd like to see the payment go to a person with a utility bill; possibly passing through a utility
company.
2) He adamantly disagrees with the supplemental applicatfon.
3) If it goes to the floor for a vote as it was introduced, he will not be able to support it and believes
others will not as well.
4) His main concerns are the potential entitlement the check creates and he thinks there are other
ways to spend the money to assist all Alaskans i.e. infrastructure via roads etc. . .
We will probably come across others who share this general opinion.
Thanks, Kelly
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Unknown
From: Savonoski@aoI.com
Sent: Tuesday, July 1 5, 2008 1 0: 1 AM
To: aferguson@BBNC.NET; clmcclure@bbha.org; aanderson@bbha.org; manager@dillinghamak.us;
chris@bbedc.com; cwood@bbahc.org; dsohara@bristolbay.com; dhoke@choggiung.com;
dvukich@nea.coop; andora@nushtel.net; dorothy@curyungtribe.com; dhoit@bbahc.org;
frank@bbedc.com; fcorbin@nushagak.coop; heolson@hotmail.com; inez@bbnc.net;
jsinz@BBNC.NET; Strandberg; Jim (AIDEA); planner@dillinghamak.us; judi@dlgsd.org;
keggie@bbedc.com; mpease@acsalaska.net; nfavors@nushagak.coop; randersen@bb.na.com;
Rep.Bryce.Edgmon@legis.state.ak.us; bhimschoot@gci.com; njssell@dcsd.k12.ak.us;
snoonk@mac.com; slamson@nea.coop; akpc@alaska.net; dorlarson@gci.net; DorLarson@aol.com;
jmetrokin@BBNC.NET; jmchytnt@nushtel.net; IWarie4099678@yahoo.com; mkbrownunk@mac.com;
mkritz@unicom-alaska.com; pandrew@bbna.com; wwibfish@nushtel.net; rclark@bbahc.org; Governor
Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored); Parnell; Sean R (GOV); Haagenson; Steven H (AIDEA); Notti; Emil R
(CED); Hoffman; Lyman F (LAA)
Subject: Re: Response to April's letter
In a message dated 7/14/2008 12:54:38 A.M. Alaskan Daylight Time
FYI
Donald Nielsen writes: (Letter sent to April @BBNC 7/14)
I'm sorry I wasn't aware of the summit that was held In
Dillingham. I am assuming that villages with concerns such as
South Naknek with Its current energy crisis should go through
BBNC to ensure we speak with a collective voice to address
our current crisis. If so, are you the contact person?
If this is the case, South Naknek Village Council communicated
to governor Palin in late June and early July that her $1200.00
proposal does not come close to helping anyone in village
Alaska nor does dropping the taxes at the gas pump. We have
calculated for South Naknek, the current cost for heating, fuel,
electricity, water & sewer and gasoline will cost each
household approximately $18000 to $20000 for the coming
year. This high cost for energy does not address all other
annual vital needs such as food, etc.
Our current heating fuel cost is $6.50 per gallon, we are not
sure what the increase will be when our fall fuel barge arrives.
I'm sure an additional $1 will be added. Electricity water and
sewer are attached to high fuel cost. Gasoline is near $8 and
rising. There is no doubt fuel cost in the uprlver, lake area and
the Peninsula villages will experience even higher costs.
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This crisis is immediate and if not addressed before mid Sept. (wiien
tile fuel barges stop running), tiie costs will even be higher, that is if
anyone could afford it. There is not a family here that can afford the
current prices. So between now and the end of August what are the
plans? I do not see anything concrete that would help our immediate
needs.
All of the other items discussed are important and needed, however
more long term in nature and should be pursued regardless. Our
immediate concern is the here and the now. Families are worried
about where to find the money for the next 50 gallons of heating fuel
and where do they find the next 5 gallons of gas to pick their net.
This Issue alone is where the state needs hard hitting now. Unless
the state addresses the current crisis regarding high enei^y costs,
all of the other items discussed at the summit will not matter.
Village people will be forced from their villages come Sept. if the
state does not step forward and help now. Out migration has been
accelerated the past couple of years with the high cost of living
and villagers are now getting desperate.
Fish base prices are 12 cents per pound less than last year. Bay
Watch paid their fishermen off with 50 cents a pound, and they are
generally the highest paying processor in the Naknek River.
Since BBNC has taken the lead role to address the energy crisis I am
hoping my statements can be included and pursued along with
everyone else's. I'm not sure if other villages are aware of BBNC's
lead roll on these issues. Have they been contacted? Has there
been discussions with the Governor or Staff? The Govemorneeds to
get on board Immediately, as does Bryce about our immediate
energy crisis. There is no time to waste. Everyday counts. Please
keep me informed. Thank you very much for your efforts.
Donald F. Nielsen, President
South Naknek Village Council
PO Box 70151
Soutii Naknel^ AK 99670
Phone: 907-246-6552
Fax: 907-246-3567
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Tuesday, July 15,2008 12:13 PM
i
! To: Von Scheben; Leo (DOT)
I Subject: Re: KABATA
I Thanks!
I Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From: "Von Scheben, Leo (DOT)" <leo.vonscheben@alaska.gov>
I Date: Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:09:16 -0800
To: <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject: KABATA
j Governor, I haven't forgotten your request for a debriefing on KABATA. I will be in touch soon. LEo
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Unknown
From: Rep. Bryce Edgmon [Representative_Bryce_Edgmon@legis.state.ak.usJ
Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2008 10:37 AM
To: Savonoski@aol.com; aferguson@BBNC.NET; dmcclure@bbha.org; aanderson@bbha.org;
manager@dilljnghamak.us; chris@bbedc.com; cwood@bbahc.org; dsohara@bristolbay.com;
dhoke@choggiung.com; dvukich@nea.coop; andora@nushtel.net; dorottiy@curyungtribe.com;
dholt@bbahc.org; frank@bbedc.com; fcorbin@nushagak.coop; heolson@hotmaii.com; inez@bbnc.net;
jsinz@BBNC.NET; Strandberg; Jim (AIDEA); planner@dillinghamak. us; judi@dlgsd.org;
keggie@bbedc.com; mpease@acsalaska.net; nfavors@nushagak.coop; randersen@bbna.com;
bhimschoot@gci.com; russell@dcsd.k12.ak.us; snoonk@mac.com; siamson@nea.coop;
akpc@alaska.net; dortarson@gci.net; DorLarson@aol.com; jmetrokin@BBNC.NET;
jmchytnt@nushtel.net; Marie4099678@yahoo.com; mkbrownunk@mac.com; mkritz@unicom-
alaska.com; pandrew@bbna.com; wwlbfish@nushtel.net; rclartc@bbahc.org; Governor Sarah Palin
(GOV sponsored); Pamell; Sean R (GOV); Haagenson; Steven H (AIDEA); Notti; Emii R (CED);
Hoffman; Lyman F (LAA)
Subject: RE: Response to April's letter
Everyone,
The energy issue is going to attract a tremendous amount of debate and attention once the legislature
turns to the issue, which will be next week- In the meantime there has been a regular stream of sidebar
meetings on the issue. In a nutshell there is no consensus position on what we should with the
Govemor's $1200 rebate and her PCE proposal.
I've been meeting with both urban and rural legislators every day. If you followed the House C&RA
meeting this morning you woukJ quickly understand why some legislators are saying the energy issue
might be dicier than the gasline proposal.
I'm doing everything I possibly can to push ttie issue of short tenn relief. Bush Alaska needs it to
survive the virinter. I've been talking with everyone: republicans and democrats alike. Let me also say
that we're dam fortunate to have Lyman as Co-Chair of Senate Finance. The other plus is the
Fairbanks delegation is fully engaged.
The issue is code red for Bush Alaska. I appreciate BBNC's (and everyone else's) efforts to step up
and make a difference for the region.
Bryce
From: Savonoski@aol.com [mailtD:Savonoskl@aol.com]
Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2008 10:10 AM
To: aferguson@BBNC.NET; dmcdure@bbha.org; aanderson@bbha.org; manager@dininghamak.us;
chris@bbedc.com; cwood@bbahc.org; dsohara@bristolbay.com; dhoke@choggiung.com;
dvukich@nea.coop; andora@nushtel.net; dorothy@curyungtribe.com; dholt@bbahc.org;
frank@bbedc.com; fcorbin@nushagak.coop; heolson@hotmail.a)m; ine@bbnc.net; jsinz@BBNC.NET;
jstrandberg@aidea.org; planner@diliinghamak.us; judi@dlgsd.org; keggie@bbedc.com;
mpease@acsalaska.net; nfavors@nushagak.coop; randersen@bbna.com; Rep. Bryce Edgmon;
bhimschoot@gci.com; russeil@dcsd.kl2.ak.us; snoonk@mac.com; slamson@nea.coop;
akpc@alaska.net; dorlarson@gci.net; Dori:^rson@aol.com; jmetrokin@BBNC.NET;
jmchytnt@nushtel.net; Marie4099678@yahoo.com; mkbrownunk@mac,com; mkritz@unicom-
alaska.com; pandrew@bbna.com; wwlbfish@nushtel.net; rclark@bbahc.org;
Governor@gov.state.ak.us;Sean_Parnell@gov.state.ak.us; shaagenson@aldea.org;
Emil_Noth'@commerce.state.ak.us; Sen. Lyman Hoffman
Subject: Re: Response to April's letter
in a message dated 7/14/2008 12:54:38 A.M. Alaskan Daylight Time
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FYI
Donald Nielsen writes: (Letter sent to April @BBNC 7/14)
I'm sorry I wasn't aware of the summit that was held in Dillingham. I
am assuming that villages with concerns such as South Naknek with
its current energy crisis should go through BBNC to ensure we speak
with a collective voice to address our current crisis. If so, are you
the contact person?
If this is the case, South Naknek Village Council communicated to
governor Palin in late June and early July that her $1200.00 proposal
does not come close to helping anyone in village Alaska nor does
dropping the taxes at the gas pump. We have calculated for South
Naknek, the current cost for heating, fuel, electricity, water & sewer
and gasoline will cost each household approximately $18000 to
$20000 for the coming year. This high cost for energy does not
address all other annual vital needs such as food, etc.
Our current heating fuel cost is $6.50 per gallon, we are not sure
what the increase will be when our fall fuel barge arrives. I'm sure
an additional $1 will be added. Electricity water and sewer are
attached to high fuel cost. Gasoline is near $8 and rising. There is
no doubt fuel cost In the upriver, lake area and the Peninsula
villages will experience even higher costs.
This crisis is immediate and if not addressed before mid Sept. (when
the fuel barges stop running), the costs will even be higher, that is if
anyone could afford it. There is not a family here that can afford the
current prices. So between now and the end of August what are the
plans? I do not see anything concrete that would help our
immediate needs.
All of the other items discussed are important and needed, however
more long term in nature and should be pursued regardless. Our
immediate concern is the here and the now. Families are worried
about where to find the money for the next 50 gallons of heating fuel
and where do they find the next 5 gallons of gas to pick their net.
This issue alone is where the state needs hard hitting now. Unless
the state addresses the current crisis regarding high energy costs,
all of the other items discussed at the summit will not matter.
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Village people will be forced from their villages come Sept. if the
state does not step forward and help now. Out migration has been
accelerated the past couple of years with the high cost of living
and villagers are now getting desperate.
Fish base prices are 12 cents per pound less than last year. Bay
Watch paid their fishermen off with 50 cents a pound, and they are
generally the highest paying processor in the Naknek River.
Since BBNC has taken the lead role to address the energy crisis I am
hoping my statements can be included and pursued along with
everyone else's. Vm not sure if other villages are aware of BBNC's
lead roll on these issues. Have they been contacted? Has there
been discussions with the Governor or Staff? Ths Governor needs to
get on boani immediately, as does Bryce about our Immediate
energy crisis. There is no time to waste. Everyday counts. Please
keep me informed. Thank you very much for your efforts.
Donald F. Nielsen, President
South Naknek Village Council
PO Box 70151
South Naknel^ AK 99670
Piione: 907-246-6552
Fax: 907-246-3567
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Unknown
From: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) I/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=SWLEIGHOWl
Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2008 3:46 PM
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Cc: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); 'ftb907@yahoo.com'
Subject: Commissioner Kopp \
Governor-
The media got wind tliat a sexual harassment complaint was filed against Commissioner Kopp in
2005. The accusation was investigation and found to have no substance. Commissioner Kopp said
that he spoke to you and the Lt. Gov about the allegation during the transition. I just want to make
sure you are aware of this - reporters are asking if you knew about this before he was hired.
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
(907) 269-7450 Anchorage
(907) 465-4031 Juneau
(907) 240-7943 cell
8/31/2009
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Unknown .
From: Perry. Kristina Y (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=KYPERRY]
Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2008 5:51 AM
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Cc: Nizich; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Re: Boehner/Alaska
I would hope so since it's a first family picnic but we'll double check. I'll let John
know so he can notify Boehner.
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
To: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Cc: Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Sent: Tue Jul 15 05:39:49 2008
Subject: Re: Boehner/Alaska
Sounds acceptable. From picnic to airport to fairbanks for overnighter. May staff and
first family members ride in caravan (at least two from first family)? Pis make sure it's
ok w/dps and linda perez.
Original Message
From: K Perry
To: Governor Sarah Palin
Sent: Jul 15, 2008 8:42 AM
Subject: Fw: Boehner/Alaska
I spoke w/John and they cannot do a Sunday dinner after the Fairbanks picnic because
they'll be returning that eve from traveling to ANWR. They'd like to do Sat. The caravan
is available to take up Sat after Anch picnic and then we'd overnight. Let me know if this
is acceptable and I'll let John know.
Original Message
From: John Katz <jwkat2@ALASKADC.org>
To: Mason, Janice L (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Sent: Tue Jul 15 04:37:36 2008
Subject: Boehner/Alaska
Can I tell Mr. Boehner 's office anything about the Governor's plans for next weekend when
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the Boehner entourage will be in Fairbanks and on the North Slope? As I recall, the only
remaining option for the Governor was dinner in Fairbanks on Saturday evening.
Thanks for any information you can provide.
John W. Katz
Director of State/Federal Relations
and Special Counsel to the Governor
jwkatz9alaskadc.org <mailto:jwkatzealaskadc.org <mailto:jwkatz@alaskadc.org> >
{202)624-5858
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Unknown
I
From: Perry. Kristina Y (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=KYPERRY]
Sent: Tuesday, July 15. 2008 4:42 AM
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Subject: Fw: Boehner/Alaska
I spoke w/John and they cannot do a Sunday dinner after the Fairbanks picnic because
they'll be returning that eve from traveling to ANWR. They'd like to do Sat. The caravan
is available to take up Sat after flnch picnic and then we'd overnight. Let me know if this
is acceptable and I'll let John know.
Original Message
From: John Katz <jwkatz@ALASKADC.org>
To: Mason, Janice L (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Sent: Tue Jul 15 04:37:36 2008
Subject: Boehner/Alaska
Can I tell Mr. Boehner's office anything about the Governor's plans for next weekend when
the Boehner entourage will be in Fairbanks and on the North Slope? As I recall, the only
remaining option for the Governor was dinner in Fairbanks on Saturday evening.
Thanks for any information you can provide.
John W. Katz
Director of State/Federal Relations
and Special Counsel to the Governor
jwkat2@alaskadc.org <mailto:jwkatz@alaskadc.org>
(202)624-5858
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I
From: gov.palin@yahoo.com
Sent: Tuesday, July 15,2008 3:13 AM
To: Frank Bailey; K Peny Yahoo; Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV)
Cc: Todd; Niach; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Re: Blog
I ask for that flagging because Pat Daugherty said that's the only way to know what's
bogus on their blog- and I don't blog nor have access to flagging anyway on these devices.
Original Message
From: gov.palin@yahoo.com
Date: Tue, 15 Jul 2008 11:11:17
To: Frank Bailey<ftb907@yahoo.coin>; K Perry Yahoo<krisandclark@yahoo.coin>; Sharon
Leighow<sharon . leighowQalaska . gdv>; Rosanne Hughes<rosanne . hughes@alaska . gov>
Cc: Todd<fek9wnreyahoo.com>; M Nizich<mike.nizich@alaska.gov>
Subject: Blog
Can someone flag the lie in the blog "sexy highway talk among governors" that claims Trig
was in the fender bender with me- and he wasn't in a car seat on my commute. Sheeeesh.
I WISH ADN would follow up on that one (as the blogger asks ADN to do) so that I can
put that rumor to rest... Rumor is Walt reported me so I fired him. What an idiot blog
entry, very easy to counter with the truth when half a dozen APD cops responded and
witnessed no Trig in vehicle.
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Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
gov.paiin@yahoo.com
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 3:1 1 AM
Frank Bailey; K Perry Yahoo; Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV)
Todd; Nizich; Michael A (GOV)
Blog
Can someone flag the lie in the blog "sexy highway talk among governors" that claims Trig
was in the fender bender with me- and he wasn't in a car seat on my commute. Sheeeesh.
I WISH ADN would follow up on that one (as the blogger asks ADN to do) so that I can
put that rumor to rest... Rumor is Walt reported me so I fired him. What an idiot blog
entry, very easy to counter with the truth when half a dozen APD cops responded and
witnessed no Trig in vehicle.
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2008 2:55 AM
To: Leighow; Sharon W {GO\0; Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV); Morgan; Katryn L (GOV); Saddler,
Daniel R (GOV); Ivy personal; Kelsey; Mark D (GOV)
Cc: Nizich; Michael A (GOV); Bishop; Clark C (DOL); Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Von Scheben; Leo
(DOT);Notti;EmilR(CED)
Subject: Fw: Nome Road
Fyi for message incorporation projects like access roads and building up infrastructure
for future economic growth are also on our agenda - I'm afraid Alaskans are believing
we're "all AGIA all the time", at the exclusion of other needs. So, when we get
opportunities to proactively incorporate into our speeches, pressers, etc our other
focuses, we need to do so (like building up our infrastructure with a good idea like an
access road to our minerals 1 see below) :
(And note, there's been no major road built since the 70's we're in the time of surplus
where we can build up our infrastructure to create jobs, create access to rich resources
in areas people want roads to resources so we can diversify our economy)
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Original Message
From: gov.sarah8yahoo.com
Date: Tue, 15 Jul 2008 10:35:39
To: Leo Von Scheben<leo.vonscheben@alaska.gDV>; Click Bishop<clark.bishop$alaska.gov>; Tom
Irwin<tom.irwin@alaska.gov>
Cc: Randy Ruaro<randall.ruaro@alaska.gov>; M Nlzich<mike.nizich@alaska.gov>;
<john.reeves@alaska.gov>; Joe Balash<joe.balash@alaska.gov>
Subject: Nome Road
I've asked Randy to look into the preliminary work that's been done on a road to connect
Alaskans with their resources in the rich area of Nome. No major access road has been
built in Alaska since the 70' s, we're in a time of surplus where we should be building up
infrastructure in areas people want roads and access for development, and we need to build
access to further diversify our resource development base. . . so heads up that Randy will
be contacting you who are needed to provide him info on this as we think big and
proactively work towards enabling development for AK's future. Thanks!
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From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 2:36 AM
Von Scheben; Leo (DOT); Bishop; Clark C (DOL); Irwin; Tom E (DNR)
Ruaro; Randall P (GOV); Nizich; Michael A (GOV); Reeves; John M (DOT); Balash; Joseph R
(GOV)
Nome Road
I've asked Randy to look into the preliminary work that's been done on a road to connect
Alaskans with their resources in the rich area of Nome. No major access road has been
built in Alaska since the 70's, we're in a time of surplus where we should be building up
infrastructure in areas people want roads and access for development, and we need to build
access to further diversify our resource development base... so heads up that Randy will
be contacting you who are needed to provide him info on this as we think big and
proactively work towards enabling development for AK's future. Thanks'
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Tuesday. July 1 5, 2008 9:56 AM
To: Morgan; Katryn L (GOV)
Cc: Perry; Kristfna Y (GOV); Mason; Janice L (GOV); Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV)
Subject: Re: 07. 1 7.08 ANWR Tour Press Conference
Thanks BCate. Is the press aware that we'll be there w congress at this event? Also, are these
congressmen already in support of or opposed to anwr?
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From: "Morgan, Katryn L (GOV)" <katejnorgan@alaslca.gov>
Date: Tue, 15 Jul 2008 09:19:36 -0800
To: <gov.sarah@yahoo.coni>
CC: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)<kris.perry@alaska.gov>; Mason, Janice L (GOV)
<janice.mason@alaska.gov>; Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)<rosanneJiughes@alaska.gov>
Subject: 07.17.08 ANWR Tour Press Conference
Governor,
Here are your remarks and event info for the Congressional Challengers ANWR Tour Press Conference
on Thursday at 10:30 a.m. Your remarks are also included as text in the body of this email. Please let
me know if you have any questions or concerns. Thanks so much and have a good trip home!
Kate Moi^an
Communications Coordinator
Office of Governor Sarah Palin
(907)269-7450
ANWR Congressional Tour Press Conference
July 17, 2008 @ 10:30, Millennium Hotel
Thank you, Mike, for that introduction, & good morning© To the
congressional candidates who are with us today - welcome. We so
appreciate your interest & pro-active Investigation into AK's resources. We,
your northernmost neighbors, have not only watchedfuel & energy prices
as they soar to astronomical highs, we havefelt It. Many in AK face the
choice between heating their home & putting food on their table, & I know
that - regrettably - some Americans in the Lower 48 are experiencing the
same challenges.
The price of oil, & now, gasoline, has become sensitive & subject to events
occumng outside the United States. We have placed ourselves in a
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position of having to plead with suppliers in theMiddle East to increase
production when, instead, we could lift the development bans that are keeping
us from our own resource independence.
The endless debate over energy prices is especially frustrating to AKns, b/c we
know that we are ready to be part of the solution. On your tour, you've seen
evidence that AK truly is a resource-rich state, with huge deposits of oil & natural
gas, & we hope that you will agree that these resources should be developed to
benefit the rest of the nation. Opening up just that sliver of ANWR could produce
enough oil - an estimated one million barrels per day -to ease the fuel crisis &
reduce our dependence on foreign oil. This could be accomplished through
sound science & a tiny footprint in that vast wilderness of nearly 20 million acres.
I have joined Pres. Bush in calling on Congress to open ANWR, & I appreciate
that our president recognizes this is the right course of action. I applaud the
president in lifting the ban on drilling in federal offshore areas. AK's offshore
federal lands in the Beaufort & Chuckchi Seas alone contain an estimated 25
billion barrels of oil & 100 trillion cubic feet of natural gas. But that's not enough.
That's where you can help, b/c we need Congress' approval to move forward.
And where natural gas is concerned, AKns are finally seeing progress in
developing that resource after three decades of effort. Thanks to recent
legislation - our Alaska Gasllne Inducement Act, or AGIA - which provides the
private sector with the necessary incentive to compete, our gas pipeline is ready
to move from a hope to a reality. As competition increases desire to produce, we
eagerly look forward to being a help to the rest of the nation in this time of
energy crisis.
Over the last few days you've seen firsthand the safety measures & sound
science that would not only lay the foundation for AK's economic future, but also
lead the way toward lessening America's dependence on foreign oil. I believe it
is imperative that we protect the security & economic freedom of Americans by
responsibly developing our known resources. Well, I know we're all eager to
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hear the impressions that each of you have of our state & your travel thus far, so
I'll close by saying again how much we appreciate your willingness to come &
see for yourself what ANWR & development in AK truly is ail about.
Thank you!
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Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) lgovemor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 9:28 AM
To: Smith; Lynne M (GOV)
Subject: FW: NCOIL TARGETS HEALTH REFORM AT SUMMER MEETING-SUPPORTS EXTENDING
YOUNG ADULT HEALTH BENEFITS
Importance: High
From: Jordan Estey [mailto:JEstey@nolan-assoclates.com]
Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2008 3:31 PM
Subject: NCOIL TARGETS HEALTH REFORM AT SUMMER MEEHNG-SUPPORTS EXTENDING YOUNG
ADULT HEALTH BENEFITS
Importance: High
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Susan Nolan
Jordan
Estey
NCOIL National Office
518-687-0178
NCOIL TARGETS HEALTH REFORM AT SUMMER MEETMG-^SUPPORTS
EXTENDING YOUNG ADULT HEALTH BENEFITS
New York. NY. July 15. 2008 — As part of an ongoing effort to increase health insurance access and
aflfordability for the uninsured and underinsured, the National Conference of Insurance Legislators
(NCOIL) adopted on July 1 3 a Resolution in Support of Extending Dependent Health Benefits for Young
Adults. Lawmakers acted during the July 10 through July 13 NCOIL Summer Meeting here.
According to Rep. Susan Westrom (KY), Committee co-chair and sponsor of the resolution said.
It is hard for young adults to obtain health insurance — ^they move in and out of jobs more
frequently and are more likely to be employed m positions where benefits are not
available. While extending benefits to young adults is not a panacea to the many access
problems facing our health insurance system, it allows them to obtain coverage tiiat
would otherwise be unavailable or unaffordable.
The resolution recognizes state efforts to provide additional health insurance benefits for young adults. It
supports the extension of existing dependent health insurance benefits to individuals up to age 25,
regardless of student status, and encourages states to enact legislation presenting master policy holders
with an option to purchase such extended benefits for young individuals.
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At least 20 states have passed similar legislation in recent years, including Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Idaho,
Indiana, Iowa, Kentucl^, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire,
New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Utah and Washington.
Studies indicate that 30 percent of young adults between Ae ages of 19 and 29 are at risk of being uninsured.
Most young adults lose dependent health insurance coverage under their parent's or guardian' s policy at the ^e
of 19, or when they graduate from college. While most parents cover their children or dependents tiirough their
employer, nearly 60 percent of these health plans do not cover young adults beyond 19 who are not enrolled in
college.
The NCOIL Health, Long-Term Care & Health Retirement Issues Committee adopted the resolution by a large
margin on July 1 1, followed by unanimous adoption by the Executive Committee on July 13. The resolution was
amended during the July 1 1 Health Committee meeting to reflect 2008 state activity and to address cost-related
issues.
The resolution is part of an active NCOIL effort to develop effective approaches to health insurance concerns,
such as access, affordability, and transparency. On July 12, NCOIL sought to find such answers in a symposium
entitled State health Innovations: What Works? What Doesn 't? Panel participants explored the major reform
barriers and discussed the impacts of state initiatives, including individual mandates, employer pay-or-play
provisions, high-risk pools and advancements in health information technology.
At a July 13 roundtable discussion, legislators affirmed a continued commitment to healdi insurance reform in
areas not inhibited by federal preemptive measures such as ERISA, and spoke of forming a task force dedicated to
review data, ermine impacts and pursue new innovations.
The NCOIL Summer Meeting was held from July 10 through July 13 at the Marriot Marquis in New York City.
NCOIL is an organization of state legislators whose public policy concern is insurance legislation and regulation.
Most legislators active in NCOIL either chair or are members of the committees responsible for insurance
legislation in their respective state houses across the country.
For further details, please contact the NCOIL National Office at 5 1 8-687-0 1 78.
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, July 16,2008 7:23 AM
To: Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Rutherford; Marty K (DNR); Galvin; Patrick S (DOR); Balash; Joseph R (GOV)
Subject: Re: Best News Ever On In-State Gas
Nice comments- we like his thinking, he "gets it". Do enough of the other folks get it?
I'm in the Anchorage ofBce in a few, give me a ring if you all have a minute to update me on all
the balls in the air.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device irom Cellular One
From: "Irwin, Tom E (DNR)" <tom.irwin(^aska.gov>
Date: Wed, 16 Jul 2008 07:00:31 -0800
To: <gov.sarah(gyahoo.com>; Rutherford, Marty K (DNR)<marty Jutherford@aIaska.gov>;
Galvin, Patrick S (DOR)<patricLgalvin@alaska.gov>; Balash, Joseph R (GOV)
<joe.balash@alaska.gov>
Subject: Fw: Best News Ever On In-State Gas
Original Message
From: jkauffinan@gci jiet <jkautfinan@gci.net>
To: frwin, Tom E (DNR)
Sent Wed Jul 16 06:53:16 2008
Subject: Best News Ever On In-State Gas
Tom, Congratulations on the new energy plan just rolled out! It is finally time to see gas development open up in
Cook inlet, this plan wDl be remembered as the keystone in Public/Private ventures in our State. To me, there is
nothing better for the Public Interest than the State investing to make these kind of ventures successful. Reasonable
returns for resource development for more parties ( Producers, State, People, Industry, etc.) will drive the market to
a strong economy. 1 love feis plan as it makes the current producers irrelevant, if Ihey want to stay in the past so be
it. DNR may not be able to handle the flood of inquiries for exploration! Again thanks for the news!
Original Message
From: Irwin. Tom E (DNR^ <mailto:tom.irwin(5).alaska.gov>
To: jkauffinan@gci.net
Sent Thursday, July 03, 2008 1 :29 PM
Subject: RE: AGIA Soldotna
Jim, wanted to let you know I received your email and I appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts
on such an important issue. Thank you! Tom
From: jkauffinan@gci.net fmailto:jkaufBnan@gci.net1
Sent: Thursday, July 03, 2008 10:54 AM
To: Irwin, Tom E (DNR)
Subject: AGIA Soldotna
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Coniinissioner Tom Irwin
Jim KaufiSnan
You spoke to me, if you remember, after lie Soldotna AGIA meeting. I was glad to hear your passion in describing
thediree big needs before us. Lite Big Line 2. In-State Gas 3. Cash Relief.
I could not agree more
The State is at a watershed moment that if we fail to navigate carefiiUy all three of the objectives may be lost in
endless litigation and political in fighting, which would delight some parties.
I have passed on your thank you to those pushing for in-State gas, but would suggest that Governor Palin is great
positiffli to sail through these rough waters. There seems to me to be a clear path that would take #3 Energy Relief Plan
($1,200) add to it #2 lunited in-State plan and it equals a guarantee win for #1 being a Ttans Canada unanimous victory in the
big pipe.
Simply move now on In-State gas with a pipe that can give open access in Cook Inlet, Mat-Su, Glennallen-Beluga to
Delta—. State 60% Trans Canada 10%. Trans Canada wins favor by providing gas to people of Alaska co-operating with
ANGDA (state COTp.). Trans Canada's big line starts in Behjga and lets T.C. decide ultimate size customers will determine
final plans. Mitsubishi Corp. may be a good customer from Glennailrai South, let T.C. decide. Pipe size North of Delta, East
of Delta T.C. can do it. Enstar bullet fi-om Delta or whatever is best for Fairbanks, ANGDA's marketing plan is great, give
them a chance to be involved.
If Governor Palin re-committed to In-State wifli T.C. as builder, ANGDA as a benefectOT, State fluids to bridge the
gap for gas to Fairbanks, CNG to others etc. is much better than cash distribution. I want a good economy and local jobs, not
just a bigger PFD and Energy Credit My belief is that people would see this as Government for flie people not just
Government for the State Budget. This could benifit if it was before the vote.
Sincerely,
JimKau£Qnan
Candidate for Senate District Q (Rqnibiican)
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 6:44 PM
To: Peny; Kristina Y (GOV); Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Co: Nizich; Michael A (GOV); Goode; Kelly C (GOV)
Subject: Re: Port Authority Has No Involvement with BBIII Ad
Thanks kris
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From: "Peny, Kristina Y (GOV)" <kris.peny@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 1 6 Jul 2008 1 8:36:58 -0800
To: <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>; Mason, Janice L (GOV)<jamce.mason@alaska.gov>
CC: Nizich, Michael A (GOV)<mike.iiizich@alaska.gov>; Goode, Kelly C (GOV)
<kelly.goode@alaska.gov>
Subject; Re: Port Authority Has No Involvement with BBIII Ad
I can let them know.
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoO.com <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
To: Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Cc: Nizich, Michael A (GOV); Goode, Kelly C (GOV); Peny, Kristina Y (GOV)
Sent: Wed Jul 16 18.22:14 2008
Subject: Re: Port Aufliority Has No Involvement with BBIII Ad
J- Would you let Bill Walker and Bert Cottle know I appreciate this clarification. Thanks
Sent from my BlackBerty device from Cellular One
From: "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:50:48 -0800
To: Sarah Palm<gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
CC: Nizich, Michael A (GOV)<mike.nizich@alaska.gov>; Goode, Kelly C (GOV)<kelly.goode@alaska.gov>
Subject: FW: Port Authority Has No Involvement with BBIII Ad
FYI:
From: Bill Walker lmailto:bill-wwa(@.3k.netl
Sent: Wednesday, July 1 6, 2008 4:37 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored); govenor@state.ak.us; Bunde, Con (LAA); Cowdery, John (LAA);
Davis, Bettye J (LAA); Dyson, Fred (LAA); Ellis, Johnny (LAA); Elton, Kim S (LAA); French, HoUis (LAA);
Green, Lyda N (LAA); Hoffinan, Lyman F (LAA); Huggins, Charlie (LAA); Kookesh, Albert (LAA); McGuire,
Lesil L (LAA); Olson, Donny (LAA); Stedman, Bert K (LAA); Stevens, Gary L (LAA); Therriauk, Gene (LAA);
Thomas, Joe (LAA); Wagoner, Tom (LAA); Wielechowski, Bill (LAA); Wilken, Gary R (LAA);
Rep_Bob_Buch@legis.state.ak.us;Rep_Mike_Chenault@legis.state.ak.us;Rep_Sharon_Cissna@legis.state.ak.us;
Rep_John_CoghilI@legis.state.ak.us;Rep_Hany_Crawford@legis.state.ak.us;
Rep_Nancy_I>ahlstrom@legis.state.ak.us;Rep_Andrea_Don@legis.state.ak.us;
Rep_Mike_Doogan@Iegis.state.ak.us;'Rep_';Rep_Anna_Fairclough@Iegis.state.ak.us;
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Rep_Richard_Foster@Iegis.state.ak.us; 'RepJ; Rep_Berta_Gardner@legis.state.ak.us; 'Rep_Carl';
Rep_Max_Gruenberg@legis.state.ak.us;Rq)_David_Guttenberg(^egis.state.aLus; Rep John JHarris@legis.state.ak.us;
Rep_Mike_Hawker@legis.state.ak.us;Rep_Lindsqf_Holmes@legis.sMe.ak.us;Rep_KyIe_Johansen@legis.state.ak.us;
Rep_Crai^Johnson@legis.state.ak.us;Rep_Reggie_Joule@]egis.state.ak.us;Rep_Scott_Kawasaki@legis.state.ak.us;
Rep_Wes_Keller@legis.state.ak.us; Rq)_Mike_Kelly@legis.state.ak.us; Rep_Beth_KerttuIa@legis.state.ak.us;
Rep_GabrielIe_LeDoux@legis.state.ak.us;Rep_Bob_Lynn@Iegis.state.ak.us;Rep_Kevin_Meyer@legis.state.ak.us;
Rep_Mary_NeIson@legis.state.ak.us;Rep_Mark_Neuman@legis.state.ak.us;Rep_Kurt_01son@legis^tate.ak.us;
jayramras@hotmail.com; Rep_Jay_Ramras@Iegis.state.ak.ns;Rep_Bob_Roses@legis.state.ak.us;
Rep_Ralph_Samuels@legis.state.ak.us;Rep_Woodie_Sa]mon@Iegis.state.ak.us;Rep_Paul_Seaton@legis.state.ak.us;
Rep_Bill_StoItze@legis.state.ak.us; Rep_Bill_Thomas@legis.state.ak.iis; Rep_Peggy_Wilson@legis.state.ak.Hs; Irwin, Tom
E (DNR); Rutherford, Marty K (DNR); Gafvin, Patrick S (DOR)
Cc: Peny, Kristina Y (GOV); Collins, Donna S (GOV); ltgov@state.ak.us; Balash, Joseph R (GOV); Davis, Marcia R
(DOR); Heinze, Harold C (JPO); Gibson, Kurtis K (DNR); Banks, Kevin R (DNR)
Subject: Port Authority Has No Involvement with BBIII Ad
July 16,2008
To:
Governor Sarah Palin
Members of the Alaska State Legislature
Commissioner Tom Irwin
Commissioner Pat Galvin
Deputy Commissioner Marty Rutherford
As a result of misinformation that is circulating about the Alaska Gasline Port Authority's (AGPA) involvement with the
recent Backbone III (BBm) ad, I felt it imperative to set the record straight. Please be assured that AGPA has not been a
BBin participant and was not involved in the formation, approval or financial sponsorship of the ad. AGPA was initially
listed in the left-hand column of the ad. However, AGPA Chairman Bert Cottle iiomediately requested that AGPA's name
be removed and you will note that AGPA is not listed in the latest version of the ad. Not one dime of AGPA fimding has
been used for the BBIII ad.
The only ads AGPA has been responsible for are the recent ads regardmg its partnering with Mitsubishi Corporation and
Sempra LNG. The purpose of these ads is to announce and celebrate these significant developments which have been in the
making for a long, long time. AGPA has neva- stopped laboring to assemble all of the parts and pieces of the LNG project.
With diligence, professionalism and nose-to-the-gtindstone, we will continue in that vein.
I encourage each of you to contact me personally by email or phone (278-7000 office or 223-8530 cell) if you have any
questions or concerns regarding ftis or any other AGPA related matter.
Regards,
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Bill Walker
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Unknown
From: Bill Walker [bill-wwa@ak.net]
Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 4:37 PM
To: Governor Sarah Paiin (GOV sponsored); govenor@state.ak.us; Bunde; Con (LAA); Cowdery; John
(LAA); Davis; Betlye J (LAA); Dyson; Fred (LAA); Ellis; Johnny (LAA); Elton; Kim S (LAA); French;
Hollis (LAA); Green; Lyda N (LAA); Hoffman; Lyman F (LAA); Huggins; Charlie (LAA); Kookesh; Albert
(LAA); McGuire; LesilL (LAA); Olson; Donny (LAA); Stedman; Bert K (LAA); Stevens; Gary L (LAA);
Therriault; Gene (LAA); Thomas; Joe (LAA); Wagoner, Tom (LAA); Wielechowski; Bill (LAA); Wilken;
Gary R (LAA); Rep_Bob_Buch@legis.state.ak.us; Rep_Mike_Chenault@tegis.state.ak.us;
Rep_Sharon_Cissna@legis.state.ak.us;Rep_John_Coghill@legis.state.ak.us;
Rep_Harry_Crawford@legis.state.ak.us;Rep_Nancy_Dahlstrom@legis.state.ak.us;
Rep_Andrea_Doll@legis.state.ak.us;Rep_Mike_Doogan@legis.state.ak.us;'Rep_';
Rep_Anna_Fairclough@legis.state.ak.us;Rep_Richard_Foster@iegis.state.ak.us;'Rep_';
Rep_Berta_Gardner@legis.state.ak.us;'Rep_Carl';Rep_Max_Gruenberg@legis.state.ak.us;
Rep_David_Guttenberg@legis.state.ak. us; Rep_John_Harris@legis.state.ak.us;
Rep_Mike_Hawker@legls.state.ak.us;Rep_Lindsey_Hoimes@legis.state.ak.us;
Rep_Kyle_Johansen@legis.state.ak.us;Rep_Craig_Johnson@legis.state.ak.us;
Rep_Reggie_Joule@legis.slate.ak.us;Rep_Scott_Kawasaki@legis.state.ak.us;
Rep_Wes_Keller@legis.sfate.ak.us;Rep_Mlke_Kelly@legis.state.ak.us;
Rep_Beth_Kerttula@legis.state.ak.us;Rep_Gabrielle_LeDoux@legis.state.ak.us;
Rep_Bob_Lynn@legis.state.ak.us; Rep_Kevin_Meyer@legis.state.ak.us;
Rep_Mary_Nelson@legis.state.ak.us; Rep_Mark_Neuman@legis.state.ak.us;
Rep_Kurt_Olson@legis.state.ak.us;jayramras@hotmail.com;Rep_Jay_Ramras@legis.state.ak.us;
Rep_Bob_Roses@legis.state.ak.us;Rep_Ralph_Samuels@legis.stete.ak.us;
Rep_Woodie_Salmon@legis.state.ak.us; Rep_Paul_Seaton@legis.state.ak.us;
Rep_Bill_Stoltze@legis.state.ak. us; Rep_Bilt_thomas@legis.state.ak.us;
Rep_Peggy_Wilson@legis.state.ak.us; Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Rutherford; Marty K (DNR); Galvin; Patrick
S(DOR)
Cc: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Collins; Donna S (GOV); ltgov@state.ak.us; Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Davis;
Marcia R (DOR); Heinze; Harold C (JPO); Gibson; Kurtis K (DNR); Banks; Kevin R (DNR)
Subject: Port Authority Has No Involvement with BBIII Ad
July 16, 2008
To:
Governor Sarah Palln
Members of the Alaska State Legislature
Commissioner Tom Irwin
Commissioner Pat Galvin
Deputy Commissioner Marty Rutherford
As a result of misinformation that is circulating about the Alaska Gasline Port Authority's
(AGPA) involvement with the recent Backbone III (BBIII) ad, I felt it imperative to set the
record straight. Please be assured that AGPA has not been a BBIII participant and was
not involved in the fomriation, approval or financial sponsorship of the ad. AGPA was
initially listed in the left-hand column of the ad. However, AGPA Chairman Bert Cottle
immediately requested that AGPA's name be removed and you will note that AGPA is
not listed in the latest version of the ad. Not one dime of AGPA funding has been used
forthe BBIII ad.
The only ads AGPA has been responsible for are the recent ads regarding its partnering
with Mitsubishi Corporation and Sempra LNG. The puipose of these ads is to
announce and celebrate these significant developments which have been in the making
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for a long, long time. AGPA has never stopped laboring to assemble alt of the parts and
pieces of the LNG project. With diligence, professionalism and nose-to-the-grindstone, we will
continue in that vein.
I encourage each of you to contact me personally by email or phone (278-7000 office or 223-
8530 cell) if you have any questions or concerns regarding this or any other AGPA related
matter.
Regards,
Bill Walker
9/18/2009
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Unknown
From: Ken & Connie Tarbox [tarbox@ptia)aska.net]
Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 3:16 PM
To: Lloyd; Denby S (DFG)
Cc: Chenault; Mike (LM); Wagoner; Tom (LAA); Senator_Thomas_Wagoner@legis.state.ak.us; Huggins;
Charlie (LM); Seaton; Paul (LAA); Lany Edfelt; Marcotte; Jim R (DFG); Hilsinger, John R (DFG);
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored); Stevens; Gary L (LAA); Swanton; Charles O (DFG)
Subject: Concern over potential illegal actions by ADF&G
Your prompt review of the attached letter would be appreciated. It is my concern that ADF&G continues
to conduct itself in a manner that is potentially ill^al under State law. I believe a full and open review of
these matters by the Attorney General Office may be necessary to resolve them.
If the actions were in fact illegal flien the administration in keeping with an open and transparent policy
should acknowledge that fad.
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 4:20 PM
To: Nizich; Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Fw: Statements from Governor Palin and Colonel Audie Holloway
Fyi - and I've tried twice now to reach Walt, including on the 14th and again today. No answer.
(Maybe he has caller ID and he is not choosing to hear from me? My question would be short
and sweet: "Just want to hear it straight from you, why'd you choose to turn down ABC position
to help serve rural AK?"
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From: "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)" <5haron.leighow(galaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 16 Jul 2008 15:35.08 -0800
To: <jmoore@ktuu.com>; <mross@ktuu.com>
Subject: Statements from Governor Palin and Colonel Audie Holloway
From Governor Sarah Palin -
"It was evident that Walt's Interest and abilities in the area of public safety could be better
utilized if lie could concentrate his efforts more closely on issues dealing with rampant
alcohol problems in rural communities where there is great suffering. We recognized that
there was an ideal opportunity for him to deal with bootlegging and other alcohol problems,
as executive director of the Alcoholic Beverage Control, and we offered him that opportunity
and that position. Unfortunately, he chose not to serve the state in this capacity. We are
moving the Department of Public Safety forward under new leadership."
From Colonel Audie Holloway -
"I am supportive of the new commissioner and his intention to provide leadership and
guidance to the Department of Public Safety. I have known Commissioner Kopp for sevei-al
years and value the management skills he displayed during his tenure at the Kenai Police
Department. The Alaska State Troopers will continue to provide the best public servfce
possible to the citizens of Alaska - a priority of this administration."
Shatx>n Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
{907) 269-7450 Anchorage
(907) 465-4031 Juneau
(907) 240-7943 ceH
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Unknown
From: Ken & Connie Tarbox [tarbox@ptialaska.net]
Sent: Wednesday. July 16, 2008 4:00 PM
To: Lloyd; Denby S (DFG)
Cc: Swanton; Charies O (DFG); Stevens; Gary L (LA\); Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored); Hilsinger;
John R (DFG); Marcotte; Jim R (DFG); Larry Edfelt; Seaton; Paul (LAA); Huggins; Charlie (LAA);
Senator_Thomas_V\fagoner@legis.state.ak.us; Wagoner; Tom (LAA); Chenauit; Mike (LAA)
Subject: Kasilof River sockeye salmon personal use and sport fishery expansion.
Dear Commissioner,
Today ADF&G announced that the bag and possession limit for Kasilof River sockeye salmon was
increased to 6 fish and that the personal use fishing area was expanded.
In the justification it states ADF&G has made a projection that the goal of 250,000 sockeye salmon would
be exceeded. I find it interesting to use this number since the OEG is 300,000 and the turn on for the
terminal fishery is 275,000. It would appear ADF&G is playing games with the numbers to avoid the
terminal fishery opening. There is no way the Department can forecast at this point in the run the
difference between 250,000 and 275, 000 fish.
In addition, I called the commercial fisheries staff at the Soldotna office and was infomned they made no
such projection. In fact, the commercial fishery has not been opened in the terminal area or the set net
fishery expanded to 24 hour fishing or no windows to reduce Kasilof sockeye salmon escapement. In
contrast, the oorrunercial fishery was restricted on an extra period to one half mile.
Therefore it appears again that ADF&G is not co-ordinating actions and that the actions of the sport fish
division are unfounded based on the data. A temninal commercial fishery and expanded set net fishery
may in fact slow the escapement rate into the Kasitof so that the goal will not be exceeded.
Given this action in the sport fishery I would expect that the terminal commercial fishery will be opened
and more liberal set net fishing time given. This of course will increase the Chinook harvest in these
fisheries. By regulation when ADF&G projects it will exceed the goal the terminal fishey may open and I
expect it would since the commercial fishery has a priority on sockeye salmon.
I must admit that as a past fishery manager of UCI this is one of the poorest decisions I haye seen. It was
done without thinking about how it would impact the other fisheries and of course was done without strict
scientific estimates of the final escapement numbers. There is no way to project going over the goal at
this point in the absence of fishing the temiinal area or more set net fishing time.
Historically, the staff of ADF&G waited until the goal was actually going to be exceeded after the majority
of fishing time was completed. This is what the Board of Fisheries intended and has stated numerous
times. Yet ADF&G in recent years feels it can state a failure to manage ( going over the goal) wthout
trying to manage with tiie exisihig fisheries to meet the goal. In fact, at the recent 2008 Board of
Fisheries meeting the Board was displeased when ADF&G opened the terminal fishery based on a
forecast a few years ago.
Again, your staff appears to be making unfounded and potential illegal decisions without regard to
regulations or the consequences of those decisions.
I feel ttiat you, as Commissioner, must make significant and real changes to the way ADF&G conducts
itself. The recent perfonnance at the legislative hearing, mistakes in emergency order authority,
escapement goals being set without following existing regulations, and now inseason management
without co-ordination with oUier divisions all speak to an organization in trouble. In fact, in UCI tine staff is
so polarized by the lack of leadership ttiat it is dysfunctional at all levels.
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Unknown
!
From: Irwin, Tom E (DNR) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=TElRWIN]
Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 1:48 PM
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Subject: Re: Governor's Choice!
Thanks for the quick response. I will be able to share in a few days what this is about,
probably when you come to Juneau. By the way Marty chose 8. She will enjoy this also.
See you at Sunday's picnic.
You are doing an absolutely great job! God bless. Tom
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov . sarahSyahoo . com> '
To: Irwin, Tom E (DNR)
Sent: Wed Jul 16 12:57:24 2008
Subject: Re: Governor's Choice!
I just polled the room:
21, so says this office full of youth basketball players who have graced me with a visit!
Original Message
From: Tom Irwin
To: Governor Sarah Palin
Sent: Jul 16, 2008 12:10 PM
Subject: Fw: Governor's Choice!
We are working on something fun/special. I can't tell you right now but you can trust me.
Out of the numbers below would you have a favorite? Thanks. Tom
Original Message
From: Howard, Kerry M (DFG)
To: Irwin, Tom E (DNR); Lefebvre, Richard A (DNR)
Sent: Wed Jul 16 11:55:15 2008
Subject: Governor's Choice!
Tom: The numbers the Governor can choose from are: 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 21, 23,
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25, 26, or 27. Let me know the choice!- kmh
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:57 PM
To: Irwin; Tom E (DNR)
Subject: Re: Governor's Choice!
I just polled the room:
21, so says this office full of youth basketball players who have graced me with a visit!
Original Message
From: Tom Irwin
To: Governor Sarah Palin
Sent: Jul 16, 2008 12:10 PM
Subject: Fw: Governor's Choice!
We are working on something fun/special. I can't tell you right now but you can trust me.
Out of the numbers below would you have a favorite? Thanks. Tom
Original Message
From: Howard, Kerry M (DFG)
To: Irwin, Tom E (DNR); Lefebvre, Richard A (DNR)
Sent: Wed Jul 16 11:55:15 2008
Subject: Governor's Choice!
Tom: The numbers the Governor can choose from are: 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 21, 23,
25, 26, or 27. Let me know the choice!- kmh
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday. July 16, 2008 2:03 PM
To: Ruaro; Randall P (GOV); Nizich; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Fw: Metlakatia
Fyi:
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellxilar One
From: "Colberg, Talis J (LAW)" <talis.colberg@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 16 Jul 2008 13:55:33 -0800
To: E5ctemalEmailgsp<gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject: RE: Metlakatia
Dear Governor Palin, We will proceed. Thankyou Talis
From: gov.sarah@yahoD.com [maiito:gov.sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 1:53 PM
To: Colberg, Talis J (LAW)
Cc: NIzlch, Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Re: Metlakatia
Privileged or Personal IVIaterial Redacted
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From: "Colberg, Talis J (LAW)" <talis.colberg@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 1 6 Jul 2008 1 0:57:55 -0800
To: <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
CC: Nizich, Michael A (GOV)<mike.nizich@alaska.gov>
Subject: Metlakatia
Dear Governor Palin,
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Talis
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 1:54 PM
To: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Nizich; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Fw: reworked your comments just a bit
Reworked:
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From: "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)" <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 16 Jul 2008 13:49:03 -0800
To: ExtemalEmailgsp<gov.sarah(^ahoo.coitf>
Subject: reworked your comments just a bit
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 1:47 PM
To: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: Fw: Draft: Re: Channel 2
We're waiting to get Audie's comment attached to this:
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Date: Wed, 16 Jul 2008 20:55:22 +0000
To: K Perry<kris.perry@alaska.gov>
Subject: Draft: Re: Channel 2
Draft
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
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Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Sent fiom my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From: "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)" <sharon.Ieighow@aIaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 16 M 2008 11:31:49 -0800
To: <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject: Channel 2
Governor -
Jason Moore would like to talk with you today about DPS. They have been asking for an interview
since Sunday.
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
(907) 259-7450 Anchorage
(907) 465-4031 Juneau
(907) 240-7943 cell
9/18/2009
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Unknown
From: Nizich, Michael A (GOV) Imike.ni2ich@alaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday. July 16, 2008 2:27 PM
To: gov.palin@yahoo.com
Subject: Statement
Chuck will be getting the office a statement from Audie in the next 15 minutes.
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Unknown
From: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV) f/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECtPIENTS/CN=KYPERRYJ
Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 4:51 PM
To: 'Sarah Palin'
Cc: Nizlch; Michael A (GOV); Goode; Kelly C (GOV)
Subject: FW. Port Authority Has No Involvetnent with BBIII Ad
Importance: High
FYI:
From: Bill Walker [mailto:bill-wwa@ak.net]
Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 4:37 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored); govenor@state.ak.us; Bunde, Con (LAA); Cowdery, John (LAA);
Davis, Bettye J (LAA); Dyson, Fted (LAiA); Elfis, Johnny (LAA)j Elton, Wm S (LAA); French, Hollis (LAA); Green,
Lyda N (LAA); Hoffman, Lyman F (LAA); Huggins, Oiariie (LAA); Kookesh, Albert (LAA); McGuire, Lesit L (LAA);
Olson, Donny (LAA); Stedman, Bert K (LAA); Stevens, Gary L (LAA); Therriault, Gene (LAA); Thomas, Joe (LAA);
Wagoner, Tom (LAA); Wielechowski, Bill (LAA); Wilken, Gary R (LAA); Rep_Bob_Budi@legis.state.ak.us;
Rep_Mike_Chenault@legis.state.ak.us; Rep_Sharon_assna@legis.state.ak.us;
Rep_JohnjCoghill@legis.state.ak.us; Rep_Harry_Crawford@legis.state.ak.us;
Rep_NanqL.Dahlstrom@legis.state.ak.us;Rep_Andrea_Doll@legis.state.ak.us;
Rep_Mike_Doogan@legis.state.ak.us;'Rep_';RepJ\nna_Fairctough@legis.state.ak.us;
Rep_Rlchard_Foster@legis,stete.ak.us; 'RepJ; Rep„Berta_Gardner@legis.state.ak.us; 'Rep_Carl';
Rep_Max_Gruenberg@legis.state.ak.us; Rep_David_Guttenberg@legfs.state.ak.us;
Rep_John_Harris@legis.state.ak.us; Rep_Mike_Hawker@legis.state.ak.us;
Rep_Lindsey_Holmes@legis.state.ak.us;Rep_Kyle_Johansen@legis.state.ak.us;
Rep_CraigLJohnson@legis.state.ak.us;Rep_Reggie_Joule@legis.state.ak.us;
Rep_Scott_Kav*asaki@legis.state.ak.us;Rep_Wes_Keller@legis.state.ak.us;Rep_Mike_KeHy@legis.state.ak.us;
Rep_Beth_Kerttula@legis.state.ak.us; Rep_Gabrlelle_LeDoux@legis.state.ak.us;
Rep_Bob_Lynn@legis.state.ak.us;Rep_Kevln_Meyer@legis.state.ak.us;Rep_Mary_Nelson@legis,state.ak.us;
Rep_Mark_Neuman@legis.state.ak.us;Rep_Kurt_Olson@legis.state.ak.us; jayramras@hotmaFI.com;
Rep_Jay_Ramras@legis.state.ak.us; Rep_Bob_Roses@legis.state.ak.us; Rep_Ralph_Samuels@legFs.state.ak.us;
Rep_Woodie_Salmon@legis.^ate.ak.us;Rep_PauLSeaton@legis.state.ak.us;Rep_Bill_Stoltze@legis.state.ak.us;
Rep_Bill_Thomas@legis.state.ak.us; Rep_Peggy_Wilson@legis.state.ak.us; Irwin, Tom E (DNR); Rutherford,
Marty K (DNR); Galvin, Patrick S (DOR)
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Collins, Donna S (GOV); ltgov@state.ak.us; Balash, Joseph R (GOV); Davis, Marda R
(DOR); Heinze, HaroW C (JPO); Giteon, Kurtis K (DNR); Banks, Kevin R (DNR)
Subject: Port Authority Has No Involvement with BBIII Ad
July 16, 2008
To:
Governor Sarah Palin
Members of the Alaska State Legislature
Commissioner Tom Inwin
Commissioner Pat Galvin
Deputy Commissioner Marty Rutherford
As a result of misinfonnation that is circulating about the Alaska Gasline Port Authority's
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(AGPA) Involvement with the recent Backbone Hi (BBIIi) ad, I felt It imperative to set the record
straight. Please be assured that AGPA has not been a BBIII participant and was not Involved
in the formation, approval or financial sponsorship of the ad. AGPA was initially listed in the
left-hand column of the ad. However, AGPA Chairman Bert Cottle immediately requested that
AGPA's name be removed and you will note that AGPA is not listed in the latest version of the
ad. Not one dime of AGPA funding has been used for the BBIII ad.
The only ads AGPA has been responsible for are the recent ads regarding its partnering with
Mitsubishi Corporation and Sempra LNG. The purpose of these ads is to announce and
celebrate these significant developments which have been in the making for a long, long time.
AGPA has never stopped laboring to assemble all of the parts and pieces of the LNG project.
With diligence, professionalism and nose-to-the-grindstone, we will continue in that vein.
I encourage each of you to contact me personally by email or phone (278-7000 office or 223-
8530 cell) if you have any questions or concerns regarding this or any other AGPA related
matter.
Regards,
Bill Walker
8/26/2009
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Unknown
From: John Katz Owkatz@ALASKADC.org]
Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 9:45 AM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Cc: Joe Balash; K Perry; M Nizich; Sharon Leighow; Russ Kelly
Subject: Re: ANWR/Congressman Ralph Hall - CONFIDENTIAL/ATTORNEY CLIENTPRIVILEGE
Thanks for g etting back to me. I'll convey the draft statement, as amend ed by Oie sentence I suggested in the
second email
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
John W. Katz
CHr&ior of State/Federal Relatkins
and Special Counsel to the Governor
jwkatz&alaskadcorg
(202)624-5858
»> On 7/15/2008 at 1:36 PM, in message <420642854-1216229904-
cardhu_decombobulator_blackbenY.rim.net-743857993-@bxel84.bisx.prod.on.blackberry>,
<qov.sarah@yahoo.com> wrote:
I do choose to support this, if for no other reason to prove we're willing to take on the strict oversight of
anwr development - the question of environmental oversight has been an issue with the naysayers. Thanks
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
From: "John Katz" <jwkatz@ALASKADC.org>
Date: Wed, 16 Jul 2008 12:42:23 -0400
To: Sarah Palin<gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
CC: Joseph Balash<joe.balash@alaska.gov>; Kris Perry<kris.perry@alaska.gov>; Mike
Nizich<Mike.Nizfch@alaska.gov>; Russ Keily<rkelly@ALASKADC.org>
Subject: ANWR/Congressman Ralph Hall - CONFIDENTlAiyATTORNEY CLIENT PRIVILEGE
Congressman Ralph Hall (Republican, Texas) = called this morning to seek your support for draft legislation
(pasted = betow) that would convey the Coastal Plain of ANWR to the State of Alaska = in order to facilitate
oil and gas development there. The Congressman Is working closely with Congressman Young = on the bill
and says that he has discussed it personally with Presklent = Bush, wrfio would sign the legislatfon if it gets
to his desk. =
I was non-committal pending this communicat= ion to you. There is no question that the Palin
administratfon = supports responsibte oil and gas development in the Coastal Plain.&nbs= p; [Privilegedor I
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
The legislation would also require a 50/50 = revenue share between the State and federal governments and
would impose a = prohibition on oil exports. With the exceptfon of a = few Alaskans, most people believe
that these requirements are = inevitable in any ANWR bill that has a chance of passing.
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Recpmmendation; I don't know whether the following would be completely = acceptable to Mr. Hall, but I
would reconrtmend the statement below in = response -
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged o[Tll stand by for further guidance from you.
P.S.
Mr. Hall would like to introduce his bill = tomorrow but said that he could wait until next week.
[Discussion Draft]
[DISCUSSION DRAFT]
llOTH CONGRESS
2D = SESSION H. R. II
To require transfer of the 1002 Area of Alaska to the = State of Alaska,
and for other purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATI= VES
Mr. HALL of Texas introduced the folfowing bill; which was refen-ed = to the
committee on llllllllllllll
A BILL
To require transfer of = the 1002 Area of Alaska to the State
of Alaska, and for other purposes.<= BR>1 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa2
tives of the = United States of America in Congress assembled,
3 SECnON 1. SHORT = TTTLE.
4 This Act may be cited as the "New Resources for
5 Domestic = Consumptfon Act of 2008".
6 SEC 2. PURPOSE.
7 The purpose of this = Act is to provide for the expediS
ttous development of oil, natural = gas, and other resources
9 of the 1002 Area of Alaska by transferring = to the State
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1 of Alaska all right, title, = and interest of the United States
2 in and to such area.
3 SEC. 3. = TRANSFER OF 1002 AREA TO STATE OF ALASKA.
4 (a) IN GENERAL.-Notwithstand= ing any other proviS
sion of law, the Secretary of the Interior shall = within 30
6 days after the date of enartment of this Act transfer = to
7 the State of Alaska all right, title, and interest of the
8 = United States in and to the 1002 Area of Alaska, subject
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9 to the = condition in subsection (b).
10 (b) CONDmON.-As a condition of any ^ transfer
11 under this section, the Secretary shall require the = State
12 of Alaska to pay to the United States 50 percent of all
13 = amounts received by the State of Alaska as a result of
14 development = of oil, natural gas, and other natural rel5
sources of the 1002 Area of = Alaska.
16 SEC. 4. PROHIBITION ON EXPORT OF OIL
17 No oil produced = in the 1002 Area of Alaska after the
18 date of any transfer under = section 3 may be exported from
19 the United States.
20 SEC. 5. 1002 = AREA OF ALASKA DEFINED.
21 In this Act the term "1002 Area of Alaska" = means
22 the area described in appendix I to part 37 of title 50,
23 = Cdde of Federal Regulations, as in effect on July 14,
24 2008, = popularly knovm as the Coastal Plain of the Arctic
25 National Wildlife = Refuge.
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John W. = Katz
DffBctor of = State/Federal Relations
and Special = Counsel to the Governor
=jwkatz0>alaskaclc.org
(202)624-58S8<^ /FONT>
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Unknown
From: Mason. Janice L (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=JLMASON]
Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:41 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Cc: Rintala; Jessalynn F (GOV)
Subject: RE: Ak_History_Facts
The Governor will not be in Fairbanks at 1:00 p.m. I think if we sent a letter and flag
certificate that will be fine. Thanks, Janice
Original Message
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 11:34 AM
To: Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Cc: Rintala, Jessalynn F (GOV)
Siobject: FW: Ak_History_Facts
Ladies,
This is one of our Killed In Action soldiers. I did not send the "canned" message maybe
the Governor wants to attend??? Janice do you want to respond to her??? We are already
sent a letter and flag with cert.
Donna
Original Message —
From: Web
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Unknown
From: John Katz IJwkatz@ALASKADC.org]
Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 8:52 AM
To: Sarah Palin
Cc: Joseph Balash; Kevin Banks; Kris Perry; IWarty Rutherford; Mike Nizich; Sharon W (GOV) Leighow;
Tom Inwin; Russ Kelly
Subject: NPRA Record of Decision/Fall Lease Sale
There are no surprises in this announcement^ but the final Record of Decision does set the stage for a major
lease sale by the BLM this fall.
White perhaps colncWental, the BLM announcement occurs at a time when the Democratic leadership in the
House IS seeking to feature NPR-A as an essential element of its energy policy (announced last week). Critics
counter that, the BLM is already doing everything possible to lease acreage in NPR-A on an expedittoiB basis.
John W. Katz
DireOor ofStaWFederalRelatkms
and Special Counse/ to the Governor
Jwkatz&alaskadcorg
(202)624-5858
>» On 7/16/2008 at 12:16 PM, in message <OF2CB5D1B8.1112EF5A-ON85257488.0059438D-
85257488.00596E96@cfe,gov>, <Ashley_Banister@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
For Release: July 16, 2008 Contact: Sharon Wilson/Ruth
McCoard
(907) 271-5555
Celia Boddlngton (202)
208-6913
Frank Quimby (202) 208-6416
Record of Decision Sds Stage for Major Lease Sale In National Petroleum
Reserve Alaska
In a Record of Decision issued today, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
announced that it will make land available for oil and gas leasing in the
northeast portion of the Natfonal Petroleum Reserve In Alaska (NPR-A).
"This action s^ the stage for a major leKe sale \h\s fall. This is
welcome news at a time when Americans are paying record prices at the
pump," saki C. Stephen Allred, Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals,
in signing the ROD.
At the same lease sale, the BLM also plans to offer land in the northwest
portion of the NPR-A.
The rapid increase in energy costs feeing our nation is driven by a
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worldwide imbalance in energy supply and demand," Seaetary of die
Interfor Dirk Kempthorne said. "Developing the NPR-A in an
environmentally sound manner will contritmte to our domestic oil and
natural gas supplies. Together with new production from other offshore
and onshore areas, these increased supplies wilt help stabilize energy
costs."
The lands made available for leasing under plans for NPR-A northeast and
northwest could result in a much as 8.4 billion barrels of oil being
developed. The lands could also provicte trillions of cubic feet of
natural gas for shipment to North American markets through gas pipelines
currently in the planning stages.
'This decision provides for the protection of high value wildlife,
inclucfing waterfowl and caribou, and meets the subsistence needs of North
Slope residents while making lands with oil and gas potential available
for leasing," said BLM-Alaska State Director Tom lx)nnie.
The plan includes protections for the polar bear, including requiren^nts
to consider impacts on areas used by polar bears for denning.
Additionally, with the listing of the polar bear the agency will continue
to work closely with the U.S. Fish and WikJIife Service on future oil and
gas^ivities.
According to the Record of Decisfon, the BLM defers leasing for 10 years
on land currently unavailable for leasing north and east of Teshekpuk
lake.
The Record of Decisfon for the Northeast NPR-A Final Supplemental Plan can
be reached through a link on BLM-Alaska's home page at www.blm.gov/ak.
The BLM, an agency of the U.S. Department of the Interior, manages more
land - 258 million surface acres than any other Federal agency. Most of
this publk: land is in 12 Western states, including 80.8 miiiton surface
aaes in Alaska. "Oie Bureau also administers 700 million aaes of
sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. The BLM's multiple-use
mission is to sustain the health and productivity of the public lands for
the use and enjoyment of present and future generations. The Bureau
accomplishes this by managing such activities as outdoor recreation,
livestock grazing, mineral development, and energy productton, and by
conserving natural, hlstodcal, cultural, and other resources on the
public lands.
###
Ashley Banister
Special Assistant, Alaska Affairs
Office of the Secretary
U.S. Department of the Interior
1849CSt.,NW,MS-6020
Washington, DC 20240
(202) 208-4177
(202) 219-0229-Fax
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Unknown
From: John Katz [iwkatz@ALASKADC.org]
Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 9:06 AM
To: Sarah Palin
Cc: Joseph Balash; Kris Perry; Mike Nizich; Russ Kelly
Subject: Congressman Hall/Chapter 2 - CONFIDENTIAL/ATTORNEY CLIENT PRIVILEGE
Sony to bother you again. After sending my previous email, I received the cximmunlcation pasted below from
Congressman Hall's energy staff person.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
If you do decide to submit a statement, we could add a sentence at the end of the previous draft along the lines
of-
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
HI, John - 1 spoke to Mr. Hall and he said he'd like to speak to the Govemor if she had time in her schedule, but
understands if she's busy. Either way, he would appreciate a letter of support for the bill and a statement that he
could issue to the press along the lines of how quickly development would start once the land was transferred.
Thanks!
Elizabeth
Elizabeth Stack
Senior Policy Advisor
Rep. Ralph M. Hall (TX-04)
Republican Professional Staff
Committee on Science and Technology
394 Ford House Office Building
V\feshington, DC 20515
p) 202-225-6371
f) 202-226-0113
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John W. Katz
Director of State^Federal Relations
andSpedal Counsel to the Governor
Jwl(atz@alaskadc.org
(202)624-5858
8/31/2009
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Unknown
From: John Katz Dwkat2@ALASKADC.0rg]
Sent: Wednesday, July 1 6, 2008 8:42 AM
To: Sarah Palin
Cc: Joseph Balash; Kris Perry; Mike Nizich; Russ Kelly
Subject ANWR/Congressman Ralph Hall - CONRDENTIAUATTORNEY CLIENT PRIVILEGE
Congressman Ralph Hall (Republican, Texas) called this morning to seek your support for draft legislation
(pasted below) that would convey the Coastal Plain of ANWR to the State of Alaska In order to facilitate oil and
gas development there. The Congressman is working closely with Congressman Young on the bill and says that
he has discussed it personally with President Bush, who would sign the legislation if it gets to his desk.
I was non-committal pending this communication to you. There is no question that the Palin administration
supports responsibte oil and gas devetopmen t in the Coastal Plain. |Privi|eged or Personal Material Redacte c
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
The legislation would also require a 50/50 revenue share between the State and federal governments and would
impose a prohibition on oil exports. With the exception of a few Alaskans, most people believe that these
requirements are inevitable in any ANWR bill that has a chance of passing.
Recommendation: I don't know whether the following would be completely acceptable to Mr. Hall, but I would
recommend the statement below in response -
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Priviril stand by forfurther gukianoa from you.
P.S.
Mr. Hall would like to introduce his bill tomorrow but said that he could wait untti next week.
[DIscusston Draft]
[DISCUSSION DRAFT]
llOTH CONGRESS
2D SESSION H. R. «
To require transfer of the 1002 Area of Alaska to the State of Alaska,
and for other purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Mr. HALL of Texas introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on I
A BILL
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To require transfer of the 1002 Area of Alaska to the State
of Alaska, and for other purposes.
1 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa2
tives of the United States of America in Cbngress assenfibled,
3 SECTION 1. SHORT TTTLE.
4 This Act may be cited as the "New Resources for
5 Domestic Consumption Act of 2008".
6 SEC. 2. PURPOSE.
7 The purpose of this Act is to provide for the expediS
tious development of oil, natural gas, and other resources
9 of the 1002 Area of Alaska by transferring to the State
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1 of Alaska all right, title, and interest of the United States
2 in and to such area.
3 SEC. 3. TRANSFER OF 1002 AREA TO STATE OF ALASKA.
4 (a) IN GENERAL-Notwithstanding any other proviS
ston of law, the Secretary of the Interior shall within 30
6 days after the date of enacbnent of this Act transfer to
7 the State of Alastei all right, title, and interest of the
8 United States in and to the 1002 Area of Alaska, subject
9 to the condition in subsection (b).
10 (b) CONDITION.-As a condition of any transfer
11 under this section, the Seaetary shall require the State
12 of Alaska to pay to the United States 50 percent of all
13 amounts received by the State of Alaska as a result of
14 development of oil, natural gas, and other natural rel5
sources of the 1002 Area of Alaska.
16 SEC. 4. PROHIBmON ON EXPORT OF OIL.
17 No oil produced in the 1002 Area of Alaska after the
18 date of any transfer under section 3 may be exported from
19 the United States.
20 SEC. 5. 1002 AREA OF ALASKA DEFINED.
21 In this Act the term "1002 Area of Alaska" means
22 the area described in appendix I to part 37 of title 50,
23 Code of Federal Regulations, as in effect on July 14,
24 2008, popularly known as the Coastal Plain of the Arctic
25 National Wildlife Refuge.
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John W. Katz
Director of state/Federal Relations
and Special Counsel to the Governor
jwkBtz(S)alaskack.org
(202)624-5858
8/31/2009
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Unknown
From: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=SWLEIGHOWI
Sent: Wtednesday, July 16, 2008 11 :32 AM
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.conri'
Subject: Channel 2
Governor -
Jason Moore would like to talk with you today about DPS. They have been asking for an interview
since Sunday.
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
(907) 269-7450 Anchorage
(907) 465-4031 Juneau
(907) 240-7943 cell
8/31/2009
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Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Attachments:
Mason, Janice L (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=F!RST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=JLIVIASON]
Wednesday, July 16, 2008 5:46 PM
Palin; Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Nizich; Michael A (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Colberg; Talis J (LAW); Balash; Joseph R
(GOV); Inwin; Tom E (DNR); Galvin; Patricic S (DOR)
FW: letter
Document.pdf
Dcxrumentpdf (406
KB)
Please find letter dated July 17, 2008 that was just received via email from
Mayor Whitaker in response to the letter he received from the Attorney General. The
signed letter is attached.
Dear Attorney General Colberg:
Thank you for your letter dated July 10, 2008. The Fairbanks North Star Borough sincerely
appreciates Governor Palin 's commitment to finding solutions to Alaska's energy crisis.
Your letter suggests that your office has taken, at most, a purely advisory role with
regard to the pricing of cook Inlet natural gas (CI gas) . You state that there has been
"no action" and "no decision." Although it may be true that the State's intervention in
various regulatory proceedings is not the only factor behind cheap CI gas, there is no
question that your office has consistently advocated for a non-market price under the
public interest pretext of protecting Anchorage "domestic supply needs."
Our point is that this advocacy, apart from anything else the State is doing with respect
to CI gas, runs directly counter to Article VIII of our Constitution.
But your office's regulator advocacy is not our only complaint. We also have legal
concerns regarding II AAC 03.010(e), a regulation that prohibits export of royalty CI gas
absent a finding regarding intrastate (i.e.. Anchorage) demand. This regulation clearly
does not maximize the return on the state's royalty gas. Similarly, approval of the sale
of royalty gas to ML&P at excessively low prices runs counter to the Constitution and
statute. And there are other examples where state action runs directly counter to
constitutional and statutory requirements.
If the State were truly committed to maximizing gas royalties, it would advocate for a
market price for CI gas. There's no doubt that a higher return on CI gas would directly
stimulate more private investment, exploration and production in Cook Inlet than
artificial price suppression combined with leveraged agreements with the producers.
You note that Fairbanks may be a beneficiary of below-market CI gas. Whether or not
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Fairbanks receives such de minimis benefit does not change the legal reality that the
State's advocacy and other actions regarding CI gas are ripe for legal challenge.
Nevertheless, as long as there is positive movement toward a more equal distribution of
the state's energy resources, we remain committed to working with the Administration and
legislators on remedying the disparate impact that Alaska's energy crisis has on the
Interior.
Sincerely, Jim Whitaker, Mayor
Cc: Governor Sarah Palin
Commissioner Tom Irwin
Commissioner Patrick Galvin
State of Alaska Legislators
PRA GSP01 0021020
Fairbanks North Star Borough mceaftheMayor
BD9PkT«?«rRru^
'p.O. Bos n24y7 Wf6a?ite, A^y WflJ4i<j7 ^^fH^^i-l ^«
mfm^mm
The Ht^rabte ASocney General Talis C6!berg
Junef&B, AK 9©8l1-0380
Dear Aitomev Oerterai Ck>tb.^s
T^ar* you for yow f^fer ^I8«f Jiit^ iQ, 2Qm. The Fafrbaffles N6»«j Star Bottajjgfi
sjnc^feJy api^re^aa^ ©ov^pw^ r%m% aantr^ent to Saiffing sc^ErfOfT® to Atestiffe
V'KJf tefer si|g9€s^ 1^ jraur offifeef has istm, at ms®^, a pur^ acMssu^ rote vslth
regard to m fisi^ of i^cfe^irrt^ s^ial |^§ (CI g^}> Tqu i^#'|h^ Ih^ has ^n
Aarkius f stuiatetic pf@ceedte#5 isf rt^ t^ ©nfyl^eteif ^atoi ti^^ ^| ^, ffifere is m
^^sHoti ^t ypur offic©^ bas cgnslibt^ asfve«^ted tor ^' ffipMpa»i^.pr(6SB tjncter the
Our point is that this sdvo<^^, ^sHft from aa^ftig dse the' State is tMm w8i ms^ct
to Ci gas. Air»s met^ couitterKif Ar^cfe^VIW dreur D9fs^l^tten.
^1 5S>t» ofBofe's regefatory a^&^^ % nef ^r only corl»p^it. Vfe ^o hav« te^l
cortcem* i^^r^irig 11 AAC ft5419<^, a negat^w ft»at emhft>fts^e»»@rt pf «^a^XIi
eteariy does^ rwat miawtetefe ijte r.^im en ttte ^^^'^ rov&% §a6. SwsSfeBlsf, appmvaJF of
the sale of royalty ^is te M.8I* ^ e)«^s^ePy tow ^fees runs ^sutmiter to tee
Constitution aid statute. And fbemme otMi^^einniptesvi^Fs stefe acion turn 6\mm^
counter la oonstitutfonal an<} stetofcr^ reqoiremefvb.
If ^ Sfe^ v(fere truly ^QpifRSSesf i© mmmm^ p^ KQs^eg, it i««iuid ^g^f&saiB for a
market prtc« lidr CI gas. Ttiefe^ no.d<^t that^^ h^f return iW CI pfe waefd cBpscffly
^iimitete mere pifvate investewj^ explap^fem ,an<J fwaductionf in ^k bilet tt^an
... - "lie
You note tiwt Fairl)ai*s m^ bea bemMas^ of belo«Mnari«et CI gas^ Wieyier or not
Fairbanks reeeives sudh <te fflW^ fcene^^sess not dhan^ the legal r^% that th&
State's advt^acy and a&\&r acBons r^aidlng C^ gas areifpefor legal pbalh^^^ie.
PRA GSP01 0021021
Letter to ttie Attorney gferiWIIiSPieilli!
July 17, 2008
'Pag^2
NeverSi^lesss, as rpijg as mtQ is gteWve mdvawenttowSR* a m&re e^ai dsW&irtfon of
the staters energy nestwrBea, we r^nate pom^l^ 16. VsRSff »^ «H(ft Ute Ad|««Ttstr6«orj
and legiste^re on reriiediiflftg the ^l^me 'm>ddt)sA Atei*a*s enei^cifels *as cm tfie
Interior.
iSlneere^
JW;Gsm
&>t Q&iQtmT Sarsa^ Palm
QcMTirmsi^ioft^- Tom ijmp:
Coififrtissiofier Patrfefc «3^n
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Unknown
From: Colberg. Talis J (LAW) (/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=TJCOLBERGJ
Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 3:35 PM
To: 'gov.satah@yahoo.com'
Cc: Nizich; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: FW: Exxon Valdez litigation
Dear Governor Palin,
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Talis
From: Colberg, Talis J (lAW)
Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 3:27 PM
To: Gara, Les (LAA)
Subject: FW: Exxon Valdez litigation
Dear Rep. Gara,
As you can see below, my staff has investigated this with plaintiffs, and while we are in constant contact with them
and assisting them, (including again this afternoon) we do not believe an amicus is a useful option at this point.
Thankyou for your inquiry. Talis Colberg
From: Tillery, Craig 3 (LAW)
Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 3: 19 PM
To: Colberg, Tails J (LAW)
Cc: Grace, Joanne M (LAW)
Subject: Exxon Valdez litigation
You asked whether the State of Alaska could and shoukJ file an amicus brief in response to the recent submission by
private plaintiffe in the Exxon Valdez litigafion, to the U.S. Supreme Court, relating to Rule 42.1 and interest on the
judgment. First, there is no procedure that allows for such a submission, however, it is certainly possible to file a
motion with the Court asking that leave be granted to file an amicus and possible that such a motion might be granted.
More importantly, however, this is not something that we would recommend. We have been in contact with counsel for
the private plaintiffs since the verdict was issued regarding this and other potential post verdict concems. It is their
view, concun-ed in by our own Supreme Court counsel, that formal state participation at this point would not be
appropriate. We have taken, and will continue to take, other steps to facilitate counsel's efforts to have their clients
paid timely and in full. In sum, Alaska could file a motton for leave to file an amicus on this matter, but it should not.
Craig J. Tillery
Deputy Attorney General
Alaska Department of Law
1031 W. 4th Avenue, Suite 200
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907)269-5200
craig.tillerv(@alaska.Qov
Please note that my email address has changed to craiQ.tillery@alaska.aov
8/27/2009
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Unknown
1
i
From: Mason, Janice L (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=RRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=REC»PlENTS/CN=JLMASONJ
Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 2:13 PM
To: Palin; Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Cc: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Nfeich; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: RE: Gasline
Governor - You will take the Caravan from ANC to Fairbanks at approx. 4:00 p.m. (after ANC
picnic) on Saturday, July 19 so that you can attend dinner w/Congressman Boenher and
staff. Dinner is at 6:30 p.m. - Pikes Landing. What staff would you like to accompany
you in Caravan and at the Dinner -
On Sunday, July 20 - The Fairbanks Picnic is from 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Flight from Fairbanks to Juneau - 5:00 ptn - 8:32 p.m. All Flights Change planes in
Anchorage .
Or take Caravan from Fairbanks to ANC on Sunday, July 20 after picnic and take Monday,
July 21 flight to JNU - Depart ANC - 8:00 a.m. Arrive JNU - 9:47 a.m.
Please let me know what flights you would prefer. We have not discussed return flights
but the consensus is that you would stay in JNU through Wed., July 23 and then if you want
to return to ANC for the weekend we would have you return to JNU on either Sunday, July 27
or Monday, July 28 as the Senate will be voting on Monday, July 28.
Thanks, Janice
Original Message
From: Palin, Sarah {GOV sponsored)
Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 10:18 AM
To: Nizich, Michael A (GOV); Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Re: Gasline
J- pis get me to Juneau for monday's leggies' actions
Original Message
From: Nizich, Michael A [GOV)
To: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored); Mason, Janice L (GOV)
1
PRA GSP01 0021024
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Sent: Wed Jul 16 08:49:32 2008
Subject: RE: Gasline
Hannah will get something set up, Janice is on the plane heading to Anchorage. What time
works for you?
Original Message
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 8:40 AM
To: Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Cc: Nizich, Michael A (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Gasline
I need an AGIA update early today. Pis sched that and gather those who need to
participate.
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Unknown
From: John Katz [jwkatz@ALASKADC.org]
Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 9:45 AM
To: gov.satah@yahoo.com
Cc: Joe Balash; K Perry; M Nizich; Sharon Leighow^ Russ Kelly
Subject: Re: ANWR/Congressman Ralph Hall - CONFIDENTIAL/ATTORNEY CLIENTPRIVILEGE
Thanks for q ^nq back to me. Til convey the draft statement, as amend ed by the sentence I suggested in the
second email
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
John W. Katz
Director ofState/Pedera/ RelaUorts
and Special Counsel to the Governor
iwkatz&alaskadcorg
(202)624-5858
>» On IjlSll^Q at 1:36 PM, in message <420642854-1216229904-
cardhu_decombobulator_blackberry.rtm.net-743857993-@bxel84.bisx.prod.on.b!ackberry>,
<gov.sarah@yahoo.com> wrote:
I do choose to support this, if for no other reason to prove we're willing to take on the strfct oversight of
anwr development - the question of environmental oversight has been an issue with the naysayers. Thanks
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
From: "John Katz" <jwkatz@ALASKADC.org>
Date: Wed, 16 Jul 2008 12:42:23 -0400
To: Sarah PaIin<gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
CC: Joseph Balash<joe.balash@alaska.gov>; Kris Perry<kris.perry@alaska.gov>; Mike
NiZich<ri1ike.Nizk:h@alaska.gov>; Russ Kelly<rkelly@ALASKADC.org>
Subject: ANWR/Congressman Ralph Hall - CONFIDErJTIAL/ATTORNEY CUENT PRIVILEGE
Congressman Ralph Hall (Repubfican, Texas) = called this morning to seek your support for draft legislatton
(pasted = below) that would convey the Coastal Plain of ANWR to the State of Alaska = in order to fecilitate
oil and gas development there. The Congressman Is working ctosely with Congresanan Young = on the bill
and says that he has discussed it personally with President = Bush, who would sign the legislation if it gets
to his desk. =
1 was non-committal pending this communicate ion to you. There is no question that the Palin
administration = supports responsible oil and gas development in the Coastal Plain.&nbs= p;|Privileged or P
The legislation would also require a 50/50 = revenue share between the State and federal governments and
would impose a = prohibition on oil exports. With the exception of a = few Alaskans, most people believe
that these requirements are = inevitable in any ANWR bill that has a chance of passing.
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Recommendation: I don't icnow whether the foltowing would be ampletely = acceptable to Mr. Hall, but I
would recommend the statement below in = response -
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
rivileged or I'll stand by~fbr furtherguHanra from you.
P.S.
Mr. Hall would like to introduce his bill = tomorrow but said that he could wait until next week.
[Discussion Draft]
[DISCUSSION DRAFT]
llOTH CONGRESS
2D = SESSION H. R. II
To require transfer of the 1002 Area of Alaska to the = State of Alaska,
and for other purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENrATI= VES
Mr. HALL of Texas introduced the following bill; which was referred = to the
Committee on lllllillllllll
A BILL
To require transfer of = the 1002 Area of Alaska to the State
of Alaska, and for other purposes, <= BR>1 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of R^resenta2
tives of the = United States of America in Congress assembled,
3 SECTION 1, SHORT = TTTIE.
4 This Act may be cited as the "New Resources for
5 Domestic = Consumption Act of 2008".
6 SEC. 2, PURPOSE.
7 The purpose of this = Act is to provide for the expediS
tious development of oil, natural = gas, and other r^ources
9 of the 1002 Area of Alaska by transferring = to the State
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1 of Alaska all right, title, = and interest of the United States
2 in and to such area.
3 SEC. 3. = TRANSFER OF 1002 AREA TO STATE OF ALASKA.
4 (a) IN GENERAL.-Notwithstand= ing any other proviS
sion of law, the Secretary of the Interior shall = within 30
6 days after the date of enactnient of this Act transfer = to
7 the State of Alaska all right, title, and interest of the
8 = United States in and to the 1002 Area of Alaska, subject
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9 to the = condition in subsection (b).
10 (b) CONDmON.-As a ojndition of any = transfer
11 under this section, the Secretary shall require the = State
12 of Alaska to pay to the United States 50 percent of all
13 = amounts received by the State of Alaska as a result of
14 development = of oil, natural gas, and other natural relS
sources of the 1002 Area of = Alaska,
16 SEC 4, PROHIBmON ON EXPORT OF OIL
17 No oil produced = in the 1002 Area of Alaska after the
18 date of any transfer under = section 3 may be ©(ported from
19 the United States.
20 SEC 5. 1002 = AREA OF ALASKA DEFENED.
21 In this Act the term "1002 Area of Alaska" = means
22 the area described in appendix I to part 37 of title 50,
23 = Code of Federal Regulations, as in effect on July 14,
24 2008, = popularly known as the Coastal Plain of the Arctic
25 National Wildlife = Refuge.
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JohnW.=Katz
Director of = state/Federal RdaOons
and Special = Counsel to the Governor
=iwkatz0)alask3dc.org
(202)624-5858<= /FONT>
8/26/2009
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Unknown
From: Mason, Janice L (GOV) [/0=S0A/0U=F1RST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=REC!PIENTS/CN=JLMASON]
Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:41 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Cc: Rintala; Jessalynn F (GOV)
Subject: RE: Ak_History_Facts
The Governor will not be in Fairbanks at 1:00 p.m. I think if we sent a letter and flag
certificate that will be fine. Thanks, Janice
Original Message
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 11:34 AM
To: Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Cc: Rintala, Jessalynn F (GOV)
Subject: FW: Ak_History_Facts
Ladies,
This is one of our Killed In Action soldiers. I did not send the "canned" message maybe
the Governor wants to attend??? Janice do you want to respond to her??? We are already
sent a letter and flag with cert.
Donna
Original Message-
From: Web
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Unknown
From: John Katz Owkatz@ALASKADC.org]
Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 8:52 AM
To: Sarah Palin
Cc: Joseph Balash; Kevin Banks; Kris Perry; Marty Rutherford; Mike Nizich; Sharon W (GOV) Leighow;
Tom Irwin; Russ Kelly
Subject: NPRA Record of Decision/Fall Lease Sale
There are no surprises in this announcement, but the final Record of Decision does set the stage for a major
lease sale by the BLM this fall.
While perhaps coincidental, the BLM announcement occurs at a time when the Democratic leadership in the
House is seeking to feature NPR-A as an essential element of its energy policy (announced last week). Critics
counter that the BLM is already doing everything possible to lease acreage in NPR-A on an expeditious basis.
John W. Katz
{^rector of State/Federal Relations
and Special Counsel to the Governor
jwkatz&>a^kadc.ora
(202)624-5858
>» On 7/16/2008 at 12:16 PM, in message <OF2CB5D1B8.1112EF5A-ON85257488.0059438D-
85257488.00596E96@cfa.gov>, <Ashley_Banister@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
For Release: July 16, 2008
McCoard
208-6913
Contact: Sharon Wilson/Ruth
(907) 271-5555
Celia Boddington (202)
Frank Quimby (202) 208-6416
Record of Decision Sds Stage for Major Lease Sale in National Petroleum
Reserve Alaska
In a Record of Decfelon issued today, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
announced that it will make land available for oil and gas leasing in the
northeast portion of the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska (NPR-A),
This action sets the stage for a major tease sale this fell. This is
welc»me news at a time when Americans are paying record prices at the
pump," said C. Stephen Allred, Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals,
in signing the ROD.
At the same lease sale, the BLM also plans to offer land in the nortihwest
portion of the NPR-A.
"The rapid increase in energy costs facing our nation is driven by a
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worldwide imbalance in energy supply and demand," Secretary of the
Interior Dirk Kempthome said. "Developing the NPR-A in an
environmentally sound manner will contribute to our domestic oil and
natural gas supplies. Together with new production from other offehore
and onshore areas, these increased supplies will help stabilize energy
costs."
The lands made available for leasing under plans for NPR-A northeast and
northwest could result in a much as 8.4 billion barrels of oil being
developed. The lands could also provide trillions of cubic fed: of
natural gas for shipment to North American markets through gas pipelines
currently in Hie planning stages.
'This decision provides for the protection of high value wildlife,
including waterfowl and caribou, and me^ the subsistence needs of Norih
Slope residents while making lands with oil and gas potential available
for leasing," said BLM-Alaste State Director Tom Lonnie.
The plan includes protections for the polar bear, including requirements
to consider impacts on areas used by polar bears for denning.
Additionally, with the listing of the polar bear the agency will continue
to work closely with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on future oil and
gas activities.
According to the Record of Decision, the BLM defers leasing for 10 years
on land currently unavailable for leasing north and east of Teshekpuk
Lake.
The Record of Decision for the Northeast NPR-A Rnal Supplemental Plan can
be reached through a link on BLM-AIaska's home page at www.blm.gov/ak.
The BLM, an agency of the U.S. Departntrent of the Interior, manages more
land - 258 million surface acres than any other Federal agency. Meet of
Oils publk: land is in 12 Western states, Including 80.8 million surface
aaes in Alaska. The Bureau also administers 700 million acres of
sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. The BLI^'s mulb'ple-use
mission is to sustain the health and productivity of the public lands for
the use and enjoyment of present and future generations. The Bureau
accomplishes this by managing such activities as outdoor recreation,
livestock grazing, mineral development, and energy productfon, and by
conserving natural, historical, cultural, and other resources on the
public lands.
###
Ashley Banister
Special Assistant, Alaska Affairs
Office of the Secretary
U.S. Department of the Interior
1849 C St., NW, MS-6020
Washington, DC 20240
(202) 208-4177
(202) 219-0229-Fax
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Unknown
From: Perry, Krislina Y (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GR0UP/CN==REC1PIENTS/CN=KYPERRY]
Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 4:55 PM
To: 'Sarah Palin'
Subject: Meeting tomonrow
Unless you object, I wilt schedule a meeting wA/ince Belltrami for you and I for tomonxjw. Late morning or early
afternoon - by 1 pm at latest for 30 minutes.
Kris Perry, Director
Office (^ Governor Sarah Palin &
Office (^International Trade
907.269.7450 (p)
907.269.7463(1)
8/26/2009
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Unknown
From: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV) [/O=S0A/0U=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GR0UP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=KYPERRY1
Sent: Wednesday, July 1 6, 2008 4:65 PM
To; 'Sarah Palin' —
Subject: Meeting tomonrow
Unless you object, I will schedule a meeting w/Vince Belltrami for you and I for tomonrow. Late morning or early
afternoon - by 1pm at latest for 30 minutes.
Kris Perry, Dirsctor
Office of Governor Sarah Palin &
Office of International Trade
907.269.7450 (W
907.269.74630
8/25/2009
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Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [govemor@alaska.gov]
Wednesday, July 16, 2008 11:29 AM
Wilken; Jessica M (GOV)
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Oil&Gas
Original Message
From: WebMail@govweb.alaska.gov [mailtotWebMaiiegovweb.alaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 10:51 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Oil5tamp;Gas
Web mail from: Mr. Scott Ose
address: 8770 Falcon Trace Drive North Jacksonville FL 32222
904-305-5675
MESSAGE:
I just wanted to say thanks for what you do and what you stand for! ! The United States
needs more officials like you Sarah!! Keep pushing the drilling!!!
Although I am not from Alaska (I'm from Vt.) I have been there several times and have a
brother that lives there arid is a guide.
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Unknown
From: <gov.sarah@yahoo.com> [gov.sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 2:31 PM
To: John Katz
Cc: Joe Balash; K Perry; M Nizich; Russ Kelly
Subject: Re: Congressman Hall/Chapter 2 - CONFIDENTIAL/ATTORNEY CLIENTPRIVILEGE
I agree w ith your added statement re: Privileged or Personal Material Red acted ]
Privilegy is forward your comments to Hall's office. (Don't know when I'll have time to call him,
so maybe voicing our support in the manner you've suggested will suffice.)
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
From : "John Katz" <jwkatz@ALASKADC.org>
Date: Wed, 16 Jul 2008 13:06:20 -0400
To: Sarah Palin<gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
CC: Joseph Balash<joe.balash@alaska.gov>; Kris Perry<kris.perry@alaska.gov>;Mike
Nizich<Mike.Nizich@aIaska.gov>; Russ Kelly<rkelIy@ALASKADC.org>
Subject: Congressman Hall/Chapter 2 -- CONFIDENTIAL/ATTORNEY CLIENT PRIVILEGE
Sorry to bother you again. After sending = my previous email, I received the communication
pasted below from = Congressman Hall's energy staff person.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
If you = do decide to submit a statement, we could add a sentence at the e= nd of the previous
draft along the lines of -
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
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Hi, John= - 1 spoke to Mr. Hall = and he said he'd like to speak to the Governor = if she had time
in her schedule, but = understands if she's busy. Either way, he = would appreciate a letter of
support for the bill and a = statement that he could issue to the press along die lines of how
quickly = development would start once the land was transferred.
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Thaiiks!<=/SPAN>
Elizabeth
Elizabeth Stack
Senior PoKcy = Advisor
Rep. Ralph M. = Hall (TX-04)
Republican = Professional Staff
Committee on = Science and Technology
394 Ford House = OfBce Building
Washmgton, DC = 20515
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John W. =Katz
Director o/= State/Federal Relations
and Special = Coiotsel to the Governor
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9/18/2009
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Unknown
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored) [govpalin@alaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 10:18 AM
To: Nizidi; Michael A (GOV); Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Cc: Penv; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Re: Gasline
J- pis get me to Juneau for monday's leggies' actions
Original Message
From: Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
To: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored); Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Sent: Wed Jul 16 08:49:32 2008
Subject: RE: Gasline
Hannah will get something set up, Janice is on the plane heading to Anchorage. What time
worlis for you?
Original Message
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 8:40 AM
To: Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Cc: Nizich, Michael A (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Gasline
I need an AGIA update early today. Pis sched that and gather those who need to
participate.
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Unknown
From; Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [govemor@alaska.govj
Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 9:43 AM
To: 'akmuskrat@yahoo.conn'
Subject: RE: Budget
Thank you for writing to Alaska Goveamor Sarah Palin. The concerns, opinions, and/or
information you have sent are important and valuable to the Governor. Although she is
unable to respond to each and every email herself, your message has been received and is
being reviewed by the appropriate staff person in this office who can best address your
need, suggestion, or comment.
Original Message
From : VJebMaiiegovweb . alaska . gov [mailt o : WebMailSgovweb . alaska . gov]
Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2008 8:21 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Budget
Web mail from: Ms. Jackie Musgrave
address: 1508 G St. Anchorage AK 99501
MESSAGE:
Dear Governor Palin,
I have some questions regarding state grants from the capital budget. I would appreciate
hearing from someone who can tell me the answers. Specifically, I am inquiring about
state money allocated to Anchorage Public Library (APL) in the current budget (and yes, I
did write urging you to veto their request ! ) .
Does APL already have state money in the bank (the millions they were granted) or do they
submit bills for repayment?
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Does the state track grant expenditures? Is a receiving organization required to supply
accounting information or is it just counted as free money, no strings attached?
Do grant requests need to contain detailed information on particular projects for which
the money is needed, or is a vague wish list acceptable?
I understand that with the state grant and other local money gifts, APL has $7 million
toward a "renovation" of Loussac Library. They anticipate needing $11 million. But the
interesting part is, they are only now asking staff for input on how to use the money t
They will be getting citizen input before long, and then will start spending on
architectural designs and specific changes to the building, once the administrative team
has chosen the actual projects.
I find it beyond bizarre that APL would ask for money when they did not have a "needs"
plan in place. Apparently they didn't have anything but an old architect's drawing of
changes to the main floor, and they now want to go beyond that. At the same time, the
Mountain View Branch project is already a million over budget and nothing has been done
yet to that building. I think some of the state funding was to go toward that.
With the economy diving downward, I am appalled that Anchorage Public Library would ask
for millions before they know what they're going to do with it. I really would like to be
enlightened on the grant process, so I hope there is someone who can explain it to me.
Thank you. Sincerely, Jackie Musgrave
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akmus kr at @ yahoo . com
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Unknown
From: Nizid>, Michael A (GOV) [mike.nizich@alaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2068 9:06 AM
To: Palin; Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Subject: RE: Gasline
We will have the team together at 9:30 Tom will come down to the 17th floor conf room. Pat
will be on the phone, Joe, Kelly and I will be on video conf in Juneau.
Original Message
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 8:50 AM
To: Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Re: Gasline
Asap
— Original Message
From: Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
To: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored); Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Sent: Wed Jul 16 08:49:32 2008
Subject: RE: Gasline
Hannah will .get something set up, Janice is on the plane heading to Anchorage. What time
works for you?
Original Message
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 8:40 AM
To: Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Cc: Nizich, Michael A (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Gasline
I need an AGIA update early today. Pis sched that and gather those who need to
participate.
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Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Nizich, Michael A (GOV) [mike.nizich@alaska.gov]
Wednesday, July 16, 2008 8:53 AM
Palin; Sarah (GOV sponsored)
RE: Gasiine
ok
Original Message
From; Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 8:50 AM
To: Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Re: Gasiine
Asap
Original Message
From: Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
To: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored) ; Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Sent: Wed Jul 16 08:49:32 2008
Subject: RE: Gasiine
Hannah will get something set up, Janice is on the plane heading to Anchorage. What time
works for you?
— . — Original Message
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 8:40 AM
To: Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Cc: Nizich, Michael A (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Gasiine
I need an AGIA update early today. Pis sched that and gather those who need to
participate .
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Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored) [govpalin@alaska.gov]
Wednesday, July 16, 2008 8:50 AM
Nizich; Michael A (GOV)
Re: Gasllne
Asap
Original Message
From: Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
To: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored); Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Sent: Wed Jul 16 08:49:32 2008
Subject: RE: Gasline
Hannah will get something set up, Janice is on the plane heading to Anchorage. What time
works for you?
Original Message
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 8:40 AM
To: Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Cc: Nizich, Michael A (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Gasline
I need an AGIA update early today. Pis sched that and gather those who need to
participate.
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I
Unknown
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored) [govpalin@alaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 6:51 AM
To: Burkert Erin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Re: Daily Clips 07. 1 6.08
You're up early! Thanks for doing good work there Erin!
Original Message
From: Burkert, Erin (GOV sponsored) <erin.burkertealaska.gov>
Sent: Wed Jul 16 06:13:18 2008
Subject: Daily Clips 07.16.08
NEWS CLIPS
July 16, 2008
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ALASKA OIL PRICE
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$138.04
-$6.44
ANCHORAGE DAILY NEWS
Alaska scores a coup with alpine skiing nationals
State will also host US cross-country championships in '09
By MIKE CAMPBELL
mcampbellSadn. com
(07/16/08 02:04;19)
Alaska pulled off a rare championship double this week when the U.S. Ski and Snowboard
Association confirmed that Alyeska Resort will host the U.S. Alpine Nationals March 24-31.
Last month, it was announced that the next two cross-country skiing national championships
will be at Kincaid Park, with the 2009 competition being Jan. 3-8.
"It's very, very unusual for one state to host both Alpine and cross-country nationals
or, for that matter, any two nationals," said Calum Clark, the event director at USSA.
Alyeska hosted the 2007 and 2004 alpine nationals. In 2003, the nationals were moved from
Alyeska to Lake Placid because of poor snow conditions.
Anchorage has hosted both the alpine nationals and snowshoe nationals in the same year but
never both ski nationals.
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Nance Larsen, the vice president of conmiunications and marketing for the Alaska Convention
& Visitors Bureau, said the timing should give Anchorage a nice bump of visitors heading
into the spring season. Some, she speculated, might choose to arrive early and see
portions of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, which begins on March 7,
"It's fantastic," said Shelly Wozniak, public relations manager of the ACVB. "It's really
a culmination of a targeted marketing effort to portray Anchorage as a winter city.
"We are one of the top winter cities in the world and people are starting to recognize
that . "
Wozniak estimated that both events, which will bring hundreds of out-of-state skiers,
could inject nearly $2 million into the local economy.
"It's a great situation with Alyeska, " Clark said. "It's a great destination."
Such American stars as Bode Miller of Bretton Woods, N.H., gold medalists Ted Ligety of
Park City, Utah and Julia ManCuso of Olympic Valley, Calif., are expected on the slopes.
So are Scott Macartney of Crystal Mountain, Wash., and Marco Sullivan, both of whom have
competed in the spring Arctic Man Ski S Snowgo Classic. Lindsey Vonn of Vail, Colo., and
Steven Nyman of Provo, Utah are two other Olympic skiers likely to compete.
A selling point for Alyeska is its downhill course. Because of Alaska's high latitude,
there is typically enough snow in spring for a lengthy downhill course that runs to the
bottom of the mountain.
At the 2007 nationals at Alyeska, Girdwood's John Love used his home-course advantage to
finish 15th in the national championship, beating some U.S. Ski Team members.
"It was just realizing those other guys are just like me," Love said at the time- "They're
just out there to ski. We're all doing the same thing."
Another plus is the daylight. By late March, sunset isn't until about 8:30 p.m.
'It's really good, a perfect time of year," Larsen said.
"We've done it so many times now that we have one of the best race crews in the country to
support an event of this size," said Russell Sell, a board member of the Alyeska Ski and
Snowboard Club. "There's something about our volunteers. We say, 'Let's ramp it up' and
they just kind of gather it up."
j Sparky Anderson, assistant alpine coach at UAA, said that hosting such a big event is a
:i big asset to the UAA program.
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"I'd expect all my kids to compete," said Anderson, who spent seven years as program
director for the Alyeska Ski Club in Girdwood before joining UAA. "It's an incredible
recruiting tool.
"They're competing against the top skiers in the world. That's a really neat opportunity
to measure themselves."
Exxon maintains it doesn't owe interest
$488 MILLION: Company files brief opposing plaintiffs" request.
By WESLEY LOY
wloy@adn.com
(07/15/08 21:58:15)
JUNEAU — Exxon Mobil Corp. is fighting to avoid paying interest on the $507.5 million
judgment the U.S. Supreme Court ordered it to pay for the Exxon Valdez oil spill.
Lawyers for the Texas-based energy giant on Tuesday submitted a nine-page brief to the
high court opposing the application of interest, which could bring the total punitive
damages Exxon owes for the 1989 spill to nearly $1 billion.
Exxon argues "there is no good reason" for the court to add interest.
"Exxon does not agree that there is any sound basis to award plaintiffs what they seek —
approximately $488 million over and above the $507.5 million that this Court determined
was the legally proper amount to punish and deter," according to Exxon's filing.
Lawyers for commercial fishermen and other plaintiffs last week asked the Supreme Court to
clarify whether interest would apply. The question came up after the court decided the
long-running case on June 25, cutting the amount of damages from $2.5 billion to $507.5
million without mentioning interest.
Alaska lawyers representing the fishermen and other plaintiffs either didn't return calls
Tuesday or declined to comment.
One Cordova commercial salmon fisherman, RJ Kopchak, said he wasn't surprised at Exxon's
move .
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"Everybody should be just livid about this kind of thing," he said. "We're all exhausted
at this point. The big guy in the corner just keeps kicking our asses."
Exxon spokesman Tony Cudmore said Exxon believes interest should be applied only from the
day the Supreme Court ruled, and not for prior years.
Cudmore added the company isn't trying to drag out a nearly 20-year case even longer.
"Again, like everyone involved in the tragic Valdez accident, we're anxious to have the
matter resolved. We know this has been a very difficult time for all involved," Cudmore
wrote in an e-mail.
With interest, and minus attorney fees, an estimated $628 million would be divided among
the more than 32,000 plaintiffs in the civil case.
Just when the Supreme Court justices might irule on the interest question is unclear.
The court recessed at the end of June, having remanded the case to the 9th U.S. Circuit
Court of Appeals in San Francisco to carry out the punitive damages award. According to
the high court's Web site, during the summer the justices continue to analyze new
petitions, consider motions and prepare for cases scheduled for fall argument.
In its brief, Exxon's lawyers say that under court rules, if an appellate court "fails to
provide directions" on payment of interest on a judgment, then no interest is allowable.
The company's lawyers add that Exxon shouldn't be forced to pay interest as a way to
further deter future spills, or because the case dragged on.
They say the blame for the case lasting so long is on fishermen and other plaintiffs who
kept urging a U.S. District Court judge in Anchorage to "disregard the plain command" of
the appeals court that a jury's original $5 billion award in 1994 had to be reduced.
"There is ... no reason to penalize Exxon by awarding another $488 million in damages when
the substantial delay here was not in any sense Exxon's fault," the company's brief says.
Also Tuesday, the head of an industry watchdog group formed after the Exxon Valdez oil
tanker hit a charted reef and spilled 11 million gallons of crude asked Gov. Sarah Palin
to encourage Congress to censure "the five activist justices who recklessly issued" the
"pro-business" decision on June 25.
"Without the possibility of significant punitive damage awards, the task of keeping oil
tanker traffic in Prince William Sound environmentally safe will become much more
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difficult for organizations such as ours," said John Devens, head of the Prince William
Sound Regional Citizens' Advisory Council, in a letter to Palin.
After long debate. Assembly votes to keep I/M testing
TURNAROUND: Program was scheduled to expire at end of 2009.
By TERRY CARR
tcarrSadn.com
{07/16/08 01:57:34)
The Anchorage Assembly gave new life Tuesday night to a vehicle emissions inspection
program that had been slated to die at the end of next year.
The decision reverses an 8-month-old vote by an Assembly of a different political stripe.
The action to continue the program, which came on a 6-4 vote late in Tuesday night's
meeting, means that most vehicles in Anchorage will continue to undergo an I/M (inspection
and maintenance) check every two years. The Assembly approved exceptions for new cars and
for old ones.
"The real issue before this community is that we are in a category of city that has some
of the worst air in this country, " said Assemblywoman Sheila Selkregg, who voted to extend
the program. "Even though we meet (federal) standards, we have a serious air issue."
But Assemblyman Chris Birch said the panel should stick with the earlier decision.
"The program has effectively run its course," he said. "We need to focus on issues in this
community that are of a larger concern."
Joining Selkregg in voting for the program were Assembly members Matt Claman, Patrick
Flynn, Elvi Gray-Jackson, Mike Gutierrez and Harriett Drummond. Birch, Debbie Ossiander,
Bill Starr and Jennifer Johnston voted no. Assemblyman Dan Coffey did not participate
because of a conflict.
A steady stream of people airing their views pushed a decision late into the night.
Foes and fans of the program were about equally represented.
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"The issue is if we do away with I/M testing, the air will get worse, " said Dr. George
Stewart, a retired physician who specialized in lung diseases.
"We worked hard in getting this program implemented, and we don't want to see it go
away, " he said.
Other doctors, several parents of asthmatic children, and representatives of groups such
as the ftifterican Lung Association of Alaska also testified in favor of the program.
But opponents of the program noted that Anchorage air, for years, has complied with
federal standards.
"You've already voted to kill the program," said Rick Braun. "Reinstituting it is nothing
but a tax increase. ... Stop it. Put a stake in it. Kill it."
The measure • approved exempts new vehicles for the first six years. It also exempts 1967
model years or older.
Selkregg withdrew a proposal that would have required noise and safety checks.
The tests have been in place in Anchorage since the mid-1980s. The program was enacted to
get control of escalating pollution and to bring the city into compliance with federal air
standards, which were often violated before then.
The program requires that vehicle owners pay a fee of about $60 to have their vehicles'
emissions checked every other year for problems. A study done for the city reported that
drivers spend about $3.7 million a year on the tests and related repairs to bring vehicles
into compliance.
Anchorage carbon monoxide readings declined significantly after the birth of the program,
which cheered I/M program supporters and stirred opponents to undertake efforts to kill
it.
A task force put together by Mayor Mark Begich in June 2007 looked at the program to
determine if it should bfe kept. In the end, that panel urged some minor changes — such as
a longer exemption period for new vehicles — but urged that the city keep the program.
In November, the Assembly voted 8-2 to kill the program as of the end of 2009. Only Claman
and Selkregg then voting to keep it alive.
The balance of power changed dramatically in the April municipal elections, with control
of the panel swinging to a group further to the left.
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The proposals giving new life to the I/M program arose from that majority.
Glacier history lesson
Clues to past climates and hints of future are hidden in the ice
By ELIZABETH BLUEMINK
ebluemink@adn.com
(07/16/08 00:02:14)
For the first time in decades, federal officials allowed drilling in the Arctic National
Wildlife Refuge this summer.
It wasn't for oil, though.
The drillers were targeting ice buried deep in a glacier high in the Brooks Range.
Their goal is to learn about the region's past climate and search for clues about the
region's future.
One pressing question: If the few Brooks Range glaciers dry up — and it seems likely that
they will if the current warming trend persists — what will happen to the coastal plain
rivers they feed?
Despite all the recent interest in climate change in the Arctic, there's little data on
historical climate change in this swath of the Arctic.
"We're barely measuring what's happening now," said Matt Nolan, a glaciologist at the
University of Alaska Fairbanks who led the ice core drilling project this summer.
In other places where there's no written record, scientists can drill into trees to study
their rings. But there are few trees in that part of the Brooks Range.
Scientists can also analyze sediment layers drilled from lakes, but there aren't that many
lakes there either.
One thing the region does have is a scattering of small glaciers. Ice cores drilled out of
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glaciers are one of the most valuable tools used by climate researchers around the world
today to study temperature changes over hundreds and even thousands of years, Nolan said.
On the Greenland ice sheet, for example, scientists have used ice core samples to probe
annual temperature fluctuations as long ago as 100,000 years, he said.
To Nolan, drilling the McCall Glacier — in the heart of the Arctic wilderness — seemed
like a good research project.
And time is slowly running out. Like other arctic glaciers in Alaska, the 4.3-mile-long
McCall is losing about 3 feet of length per year. Physical evidence shows that the glacier
was probably about 5 miles long in the 1800s. It may disappear in about 100 years, Nolan
said.
When the Brooks Range glaciers are gone, scientists may lose their best tool for looking
deep into the past.
WILDERNESS DRILLING
Since the late 1950s, scientists have been traveling to the remote glacier — 8,000 feet
in elevation at its highest point and about 60 miles south of Kaktovik — to learn about
the dynamics of the region's glacial ice and its climate. Nolan has been leading research
projects on the glacier for the past six years.
In March, ANWR refuge managers granted Nolan and his research team permission to drill
into the glacier for ice cores.
That's unusual for several reasons.
The glacier is part of the Arctic refuge's wilderness zone. It is almost impossible to get
permission to use a mechanical tool in a federally designated wilderness. And to make
things more concerning, these guys were packing fuel-powered drill rigs-
Ordinarily, that sort of work would be prohibited, said Jimmy Fox, the refuge's deputy
manager, based in Fairbanks.
But Fox said the refuge staff has discretion to allow such projects. One thing they
consider is whether the work can be done outside the wilderness. Another factor: Can the
tools be minimized?
In this case, the only place in the refuge where it made sense to do this research was the
McCall Glacier, where related work has been occurring for more than 50 years. And drilling
rigs were necessary — massive ice cores can't be extracted with a hand auger, he said.
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PRECEDENT?
The project is also unusual because until now there haven't been many ice cores drilled
out of Arctic glaciers in Alaska.
The work was challenging, Nolan said, noting that at one point, the drill hit an aquifer
in the ice, filling the drill hole with water.
The team was constantly worried about losing the drill to the moving glacier, he added.
The research team pulled a 500- foot-long ice core from the glacier a few weeks ago. That's
the longest ice core ever pulled out of the U.S. Arctic, Nolan said.
He said he hopes the core will provide a climatic record that goes back at least 200
years, when the Little Ice Age was cooling the northern hemisphere and arctic glaciers
were still growing.
'I'd like to know how much cooler it was, and whether it was wetter or drier," Nolan said.
The ice cores were flown off the glacier in a Beaver ski plane and for now, they are being
housed at the Alaska Ice Art Museum in Fairbanks.
The core samples will be analyzed by ice core researchers in Ohio and Belgium. Nolan said
he hopes to have some findings by next March.
Find Elizabeth Bluemink online at adn.com/contact/ebluemink or call 257-4317.
What's in the ice?
How do scientists use ice cores to reconstruct climate history?
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• They analyze the relative concentration of hydrogen and oxygen isotopes.
• They study materials trapped in the ice, such as insects, volcanic ash and radioactive
fallout from nuclear tests.
Young spends half of his contributions on lawyers
CAMPAIGN: Parnell and Berkowitz raise twice as much as congressman.
By ERIKA BOLSTAD and SEAN COCKERHAM
Anchorage Daily News
(07/16/08 02:12:02)
WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Don Young spent about as much campaign money on lawyers helping
him fend off a federal corruption probe as he raised for his re-election bid over the past
three months, campaign finance filings show.
Young, Alaska's Republican congressman since 1973, spent $48,521 on his own defense
attorney this quarter, plus paid $55, 000 to a Seattle lawyer who is defending one of his
campaign aides. That brings the total amount Young's campaign has spent on lawyers since
the probe began in early 2007 to just over $1.2 million.
Meanwhile, Young raised $106,616 in campaign money over the past three months. Two of
those seeking his seat. Republican Lt. Gov. Sean Parnell and Democrat Ethan Berkowitz,
brought in more than twice that much. Berkowitz reports he now has a total of nearly
$400,000 in campaign cash, almost as much as Young — who in past elections had an account
of over a million dollars.
The legal expenses continue to chip away at what remains of Young's campaign fund.
"Of course we're concerned, but we still have our nose to the grindstone and we're
focusing on the campaign," said Young's campaign spokesman, Mike Anderson, who also serves
as his chief of staff. "One thing Mr. Young knows how to do is how to campaign."
Anderson said he expects that next cjuarter, some of the legal expenses charged to the
campaign account will shift to the legal expense fund Young set up this winter to help
defray his legal costs. U.S. House rules prohibit Anderson from being actively involved in
that fimd, but he said Tuesday that he has been told that it is raising enough money to
pick up the tab for some of Young's legal fees.
A report filed late Tuesday with the Federal Election Commission shows that Young
continues to employ John Dowd of the Washington D.C. law firm Akin Gump. Dowd has been
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looking at documents in Young's office to determine what is privileged congressional
information that they believe Young can withhold and what must be turned over to executive
branch investigators.
Young continues to refuse to say exactly what his legal fees have been paying for, but the
congressman is connected to several federal investigations. They include a wide-ranging
federal probe into corruption in Alaska politics, which has focused on the fundraising
practices of the former oil-services company Veco Corp.
Young's campaign also spent about $55,000 this quarter and $35,000 previously with John
Wolfe, a Seattle lawyer who represents Steve Dougherty, one of the congressman's longtime
campaign aides. Separately, the campaign paid the Washington D.C. law firm Tobin,
O'Connor, Ewing and Richard $25,167 this quarter to review its campaign filings.
Young's $106,616 in reported campaign contributions the past three months came from a
number of sources including Alaskans, congressional lobbyists and oil company BP.
Young faces two opponents in the August Republican primary. One of them, Parnell, raised
$266,000 in the same period, his first full quarter as a candidate.
Much of Parnell 's campaign money came through the national anti-earmark group, the Club
for Growth. The group said it is also is launching anti- Young television ads in Alaska.
The other Republican running, Gabrielle LeDoux, brought in just over $200,000 in the last
three months; $157,500 of that was her own money.
Among the two candidates competing in the Democratic primary for the U.S. House seat,
Berkowitz has raised far more campaign money than Diane Benson.
Benson reported raising $52,606 in the past three months, with donations from Alaskans as
well as the Tohono O'Odham Nation and the Hualapi Tribe, both of Arizona.
Berkowitz — who brought in over four times as much in the same period — reported money
from Alaska donors in addition to national money from sources such as unions. Planned
Parenthood and congressional Democrats.
Begich, Stevens rake in millions
CAMPAIGN: Mayor raises money quickly; senator still has more.
By SEAN COCKERHAM
scockerhamSadn. com
(07/16/08 00;14:12)
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Anchorage Mayor Mark Begich hauled in more than a million dollars in just the past three
months for his campaign to win the seat of longtime Alaska Sen. Ted. Stevens.
"We're very excited," said Begich spokeswoman Julie Hasquet. "We have a huge war chest
we're up against. We're just going to have to keep plugging away."
Begich has shown he can raise money fast since entering the race at the end of April. But
the Republican Stevens also continues to raise campaign money at a good clip, according to
the new federal campaign finance reports out Tuesday. Stevens reported raising $745,000
over the past three months. That left him,, after expenses, with a remaining campaign
treasury account of $1.68 million.
Stevens has around double the ca:sh on hand that Begich reported after campaign expenses.
Stevens said in a written statement that "we have continued to have strong support from
hundreds of Alaskan donors . "
David Cuddy, who is running against Stevens in the Republican primary for the Senate, said
he's raised just around $10,000 in the past three months. Cuddy has spent about $130,000
on his campaign so far — mostly out of his own pocket.
"It's very hard running against a 40-year incumbent and with the economy the way it is,"
Cuddy said.
Cuddy said he doesn't get the "lobbyist and special interest" money that Stevens does.
Cuddy challenged Stevens in 1996 for the Republican nomination and spent roughly $1
million, most of that from his own bank account. Cuddy said he's not prepared to spend as
much of his money this time and will lose the primary unless he can get people excited
about his views of a federal budget that's not loaded with "pork" projects.
Ray Metcalfe, who is running against Begich in the Democratic primary, said he's raised
"not much for money." Metcalfe said he's been more focused on proving his allegations that
Begich has improper financial relationships with Anchorage developers. Begich says
Metcalfe's claims are baseless.
The details of Begich 's and Stevens' campaign contribution and spending reports were
released Tuesday and combine thousands of pages. They'll be closely analyzed over the
coming days but an immediate scan through Stevens' report shows Alaska donors as well as
money from Citigroup, the American Cable Association, the United States Telecom
Association, Southwest Air, Clear Channel Communications and lobbying firms.
Begich 's report, available on his campaign Web site, also shows Alaska donors as well as
money from several unions, the abortion-rights group NARAL, the American Association for
Justice lawyers group and political action committees of Senate Democrats. Begich also
picked up a lot of small donations via the Internet through the ActBlue Democratic
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political action committee.
Safety department appointee denies account of sexual harassment
ACCUSATION: State's new public safety boss claims no "skeletons."
By MEGAN HOLLAND
mholland@adn . com
(07/16/08 00:13:25)
The new state Department of Public Safety Commissioner Chuck Kopp on Tuesday denied a
history of sexual harassment while he was police chief in Kenai.
Stories of inappropriate conduct by Kopp toward a former employee surfaced after Gov.
Sarah Palin abruptly replaced commissioner Walt Monegan with Kopp on Friday.
Asked at a press conference to get his side of the sexual harassment allegations, Kopp
responded: "There has never been a sexual harassment allegation that resulted in a lawsuit
or a settlement by the city of Kenai."
Asked how many complaints have beem filed against him, he said: "I do not have a history
of complaints. Obviously, there has been a source that has talked about an incident, and
anything that would be a personnel matter with another individual I would not be able to
comment on. But, again, I just want to encourage you guys, there is absolutely nothing in
my record that I'm ashamed of. There's no skeletons in my closet."
Asked again how many complaints have there been, Kopp said: "There's only one that I've
ever been, ah, that has ever happened. Period. And I don't want to comment on that."
Palin knew of the accusation before she picked Kopp, her spokeswoman Sharon Leighow said.
She looked into it and found it to be unsubstantiated, Leighow said. The governor still
supports Kopp, she said.
On Sunday, a Kenai Peninsula woman e-mailed Palin that Kopp is "a dishonest, manipulative
bully" who once sexually harassed her.
The woman, whom the Daily News has agreed not to name, said Tuesday she worked for Kopp in
2005 as his assistant. Kopp repeatedly asked her for hugs and a once kissed her cheek, she
said. When she objected to his behavior, he reprimanded her, she said.
She reported the incidents to another supervisor, who took it to the city council, she
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said. It was also reported to the Alaska Police Standards Council.
Her claims were substantiated, she said, and she was given a different boss.
A city councilman at that time, Joe Moore, said any personnel matters are confidential.
The police standards council said it would not reveal information about investigations
into unethical behavior unless it resulted in the officer having his badge taken away.
Palmer building permits dip to 10-year low
MONEY: City takes in $22,583 compared with $63,821 for the same time period last year.
By I.e. MITCHELL
tcmitchell@adn.com
(07/15/08 22:45:57)
PALMER — While many property owners' renovations are giving downtown Palmer a face-lift,
that may be a bit deceiving regarding construction overall.
At the City Council's meeting July 8, Sandra Garley, director of community development,
gave the mayor, city manager and the council some grim news: The number of building
permits issued so far this year is at a 10-year low.
Through June, only 50 permits had been issued to builders. That compares to a high of 80
for the same period in 2003.
Beyond being bad for builders, the slowdown has hurt the city's pocketbook.
The city charges for those permits, and the first half of this fiscal year has brought in
$22,583 compared to the same time frame last year totalling $63,821.
And even though there weren't many permits granted in 1999, the value of the property
being built was $14.5 million compared to this year's $2 million.
; "It's a reflection of the economy at the state and federal level," Garley said Friday.
j "We've had few housing starts, and that's part of that low number. Palmer's always had
;| peaks and valleys."
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The story's similar in Wasilla.
"We're experiencing the same thing," city planner Jim Holycross, said Monday. "In June we
had six permits, and this month we have two. Of course the month isn't over."
He said the Primrose Retirement Community has been a bright spot with its four duplexes,
32 assisted living units and 35 single-family homes. He said multiple-family units like
duplexes are helping out, as well as additions to established businesses such as Fred
Meyer and the Alaska Club.
Wasilla also has attracted some big-box-type stores, Sportsman's Warehouse among them.
That's where Garley thinks Palmer is hurting, in addition to the home construction slump.
"We're not getting the big stores," she said. "They're waiting for the economy to turn
around."
Garley said bigger businesses are showing an interest in locating in the hub of government
in the Valley but not this year. She said advance people have been stopping in to get
information about building codes and other compliance data, but they're telling her
they're waiting for better financial conditions.
With building in slow mode, those who supply lumber, paint, wiring and all the other
stuff, are feeling it as well.
"It's less than before, but everybody's not doing as much business as last year," said
Jason Crist, assistant manager at Spenard Builders Supply in Palmer.
i "We had two or three good years there."
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As for this cycle, "We'll have to wait 'til the end of the year to know for sure" how
business turns out.
Mat-Su, Anchorage still at odds over ferry landing
TYONEK: Cook Inlet village plans to sign up for service and build community dock.
By RINDI WHITE
rwhite@adn.com
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(07/15/08 22:46:06)
WASILLA — Construction of a catamaran-style ferry to transport passengers from Anchorage
to Port MacKenzie is expected to be complete in fall 2009, but the Matanuska-Susitna
Borough is still waiting for Anchorage to agree on a landing spot on its side of the
inlet.
Meanwhile, neighboring Cook Inlet coiraaunity Tyonek plans to sign on as a ferry customer.
The ferry is a one-of-a-kind ship being built by the federal Office of Naval Research.
That office is paying for construction, estimated at $50 million, because it's interested
in features such as the ferry's movable deck that can be raised or lowered to allow beach
landings in wartime.
The vessel is also an icebreaker that should be able to plow through Cook Inlet ice floes
year around.
According to Tyonek' s development consultant John McClellan, the village's tribal and
community leaders are reviewing a memorandum of agreement with the Mat-Su Borough saying
it will support the project and seek funding for a Tyonek landing dock.
Tyonek, a community of about 181 people 45 miles west of Anchorage, would be a two-hour
ferry trip from Anchorage.
"It's only accessible now by air. For a family to go shopping in the urban center they can
literally see from town, it just doesn't happen. It's very difficult to organize that,"
HcClellan said.
Borough manager John Duffy said Tyonek 's involvement is a sign of support for ferry
service in Cook Inlet.
"That further supports what we've been saying for many years, that the ferry system will
create a lot of new economic opportunities. That's something Anchorage should keep in
mind, that a lot of these economic opportunities will benefit them, " Duffy said.
If Duffy's comment sounds critical of Anchorage, it's meant to. Mat-Su and Anchorage
officials have been deadlocked over where the Mat-Su ferry should land for several years.
The Anchorage landing is expected to cost $30 million, Mat-Su port director Marc Van
Dongen said.
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Anchorage municipal leaders want the ferry to land at its expanding port where, according
to Anchorage economic and community development executive director Mary Jane Michael, its
landing dock can be reused if the ferry one day stops operating.
Mat-Su Borough officials want the ferry to land at Ship Creek, well away from security and
traffic at the port .
Both Michael and Duffy said they hope a letter from Anchorage Mayor Mark Begich outlining
his expectations for the project will resolve the issue.
But the borough says the delay has had a significant cost.
Van Dongen said ferry service is delayed by two years because a site has not yet been
picked, and that the landings will cost $6 million more to build due to rising
construction costs.
Michael said Anchorage supports the ferry project but it has to blend with development
plans the city already has for Ship Creek.
And the city wants to see plans for raising capital and operational funds that will
resolve concerns that the project would be a burden to Anchorage taxpayers one day if the
ferry business stops or subsidies for operations don't follow as planned.
"We need to see a comprehensive plan for the ferry, not just choose a landing," she said.
Duffy said the borough is preparing that information. He said the borough does not yet
have funding to build the Anchorage landing, although he's confident the borough will get
it.
"It's real hard to ask for funding if you don't know the final cost," Duffy said.
Duffy said the ferry will likely be complete in 2009 but piloting it from Ketchikan to
Anchorage in rough winter seas could "reduce the useful life" of the vessel.
He estimated the vessel would be in Cook Inlet in the spring of 2010.
MEA to pursue gas plant
Anchorage Daily News
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(07/15/08 22:46:36)
WASILLA — Matanuska Electric Association says regional electric plans won't affect its
pursuit of a natural gas plant to serve Eagle River and Mat-Su customers.
Utility cooperative representatives were at an Anchorage meeting of utility leaders and
others Thursday, participating in a two-year state-funded Railbelt Electrical Grid
Authority study.
Kevin Harper with energy consulting firm Black & Veatch presented preliminary study
results that analyzed how Railbelt utilities would be affected if they combined generation
and transmission duties. Harper's presentation estimated utilities could save between $10
and $30 million each year over 30 years by consolidating into a single, state-run entity.
Harper said the utilities, many of them member-owned cooperatives, could continue to
operate as energy distributors.
MEA spokeswoman Lorali Carter said after the meeting that MEA administrators have
previously backed plans for a traditional generation and transmission cooperative along
the Railbelt but are concerned that a state-run entity, overseen by governor-appointed
board members, might be too subject to political whims.
Further, Harper's presentation suggested that the authority might have easier access to
tax-free financing if it was not subject to regulation by the state Regulatory Commission
of Alaska. Carter said MEA would prefer that the new entity remain under Regulatory
Commission control.
Fort Wainwright soldiers head to Iraq
The Associated Press
(07/15/08 10:37:03)
About 500 soldiers based at Fort Wainwright near Fairbanks will be deployed to Iraq this
week, the Army says.
A deployment ceremony is planned Thursday for the soldiers of Task Force 49.
j The unit will provide aerial reconnaissance and air support in Iraq during the 12-month
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Alaska gas prices highest in US
The Associated Press
(07/15/08 10:25:24)
The AAA says the average price of regular gas in Alaska is the highest in the nation,
topping this month's list at $4.64 a gallon.
Alaska is followed by California at $4.51 a gallon and Hawaii at $4.47.
The automobile association surveys nearly 100,000 gas stations across the country daily.
The Anchorage average is $4.42 a gallon today compared with $2.98 a year ago, AAA said.
The Alaska average a year ago was $3.12.
Nationally, regular gasoline prices average $4.11, AAA said.
Meanwhile, oil prices tumbled today as U.S. stocks sold off amid worries about the
i^atioTi's economic health.
Prices dropped more than $10 a barrel from their highest point of the day. At midday,
light, sweet crude fell $6.27 to $138.91 in an extremely volatile session.
The turnaround may not signal a lasting shift in sentiment; prices have swung violently in
recent days as they flirted with record highs. But it does underscore investor uncertainty
about the sustainability of sky-high prices and their effect on the broader economy.
"They're slamming this pretty good. But remember, these $10 moves are becoming a little
more commonplace," said Phil Flynn, analyst at Alaron Trading Corp. in Chicago.
Oil prices plunge to $138
INFLATION: Investors showing uncertainty over sky-high prices.
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By ADAM SCHRECK
The Associated Press
(07/15/08 23:18:55)
NEW YORK — Oil prices fell harder than they have in 17 years Tuesday as fears that record J
fuel prices are spreading broad economic pain exacerbated the third big sell-off in just s
over a week.
Alaska North Slope oil plunged $6.44, or 4.5 percent, to close at $138.04 a barrel on West
Coast open markets. Other grades of oil from around the world fell similar amounts.
Mounting concerns about the risks inflation poses to the United States, the world's
biggest oil consumer, helped spark the declines. Analysts also attributed the sell-off on
the New York Mercantile Exchange to Thursday's expiration of options contracts, which tend
to increase volatility, and to computers programed to automatically sell once prices reach
certain thresholds.
"There was this big ... selling pressure when prices dipped below $140 a barrel. It got a
lot of bulls very nervous," said Tom Kloza, chief oil analyst at the Oil Price Information
Service. "If it was a fire, you'd call it an accelerant."
The drop, which eclipsed last Tuesday's slide of $5.33, marked the biggest decline in
dollar terms since the Gulf War. Even so, prices remain no lower than they were a week
ago.
Longtime market observers cautioned that the turnaround might not signal a lasting shift
in sentiment — prices have swung violently in recent days as they flirted with record
highs. But it does underscore investor uncertainty about the sustainability of sky-high
prices and their potentially long-lasting effects on the broader economy.
Concerns about the economy were high on traders' minds Tuesday.
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke told Congress that "numerous difficulties" are
racking the D.S. economy, and warned that rising prices for energy and food are elevating
the risks of inflation.
At the same time, the Labor Department reported that wholesale inflation jumped by 1.8
percent last month, a larger-than-expected gain. Over the past year, wholesale prices have
risen 9.2 percent, the most since 1981.
The latest monthly market report from the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
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gave traders further reason to unload oil .
The cartel predicted world oil demand will rise by 900,000 barrels a day in 2009, or
100,000 barrels per day less than this year. OPEC blamed the slowdown on a slumping
economy and high pump prices in richer industrialized countries.
Meanwhile, a five-day strike by Brazilian oil workers that began early Monday had less
effect on output than feared.
The dollar fell to a new low against the euro, but that did little to halt oil's decline.
The weaker dollar has driven prices sharply higher in recent months, enticing investors to
pump money into oil as a hedge against inflation and making crude cheaper for overseas
buyers .
President Bush continued to press the Democratic-run Congress to open up new areas to
offshore oil drilling. The president lifted a ban on continental shelf drilling Monday,
but a congressional prohibition remains.
At the fuel pump, retail gas prices in the U.S. remained at a record near $4.11 a gallon,
according to auto club AAA, the Oil Price Information Service and Wright Express . Diesel
rose six-tenths of a penny to its own high of $4.83 a gallon.
The AAA says the average price of regular gas in Alaska is the highest in the nation, at
$4.64 a gallon.
Alaska is followed by California at $4.51 a gallon and Hawaii at $4.47.
The Anchorage average is $4.42 a gallon today compared with $2.98 a year ago, AAA said.
The Alaska average a year ago was $3.12.
Tuesday's sell-off alone is unlikely to bring drivers much relief.
"People shouldn't expect to see their pump prices drop," Kloza said.
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Slow business prompts perks in Denali park
By Rena Delbridge <http://www.newsminer.com/staff/rena-deLbridge/>
Published Wednesday, July 16, 2008
FAIRBANKS — Visitation is down 13 percent so far this year at Denali National Park,
prompting some businesses to offer major bargains in hopes of sparking in-state travel.
According to the park public affairs office, 143,514 visitors entered Denali so far this
year, compared to about 164,324 at this time in 2007. Even camping reservations declined
17 percent through June 22, said Kris Fister, park public affairs manager.
Attributing the decline to a slow economy and rising gas prices, Denali Park Resorts is
offering half-price bargains on two-night stays through Sept. 17 — plus a $100 gas card.
More two-for-one specials are available on tours and activities hosted by the company.
"We are really having to provide tremendous value for the gas dollar," said Bob Concienne,
vice president for Alaska operations for Aramark Parks and Destinations, which owns Denali
Park Resorts.
Traffic is down at Denali Park Resorts' four lodging facilities near the park, Concienne
said. At the same time, changes in consumer spending patterns indicate people want more
value for a dollar — and that they are willing to forego far-off vacations in favor of
staycations, or vacations taken at home or close to home to save money.
"The incentive is gas," he said. "If we can incentivize folks to come visit our properties
if we pay for their gas, all the better."
Aramark wanted to capitalize on the momentum of staycations. Staycations will be a key
component of Denali Park Resorts' business for the next few years, he added.
"We've got to provide that sort of option and make it attractive," he said.
Denali Park Resorts' focus on staycations could boost business at Independent businesses
serving tourists around the national park — some of whom say they' re unable to offer such
drastic cuts as the national chain Aramark.
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Instead, they are relying on word-of-mouth advertising and loyalty, offering discounts for
return customers and military, and hoping this tourist season picks up.
Joanna Cockman is co-owner of Denali Outdoors Center, a Healy business that pairs a
campground and cabins with raft trips, kayak tours and mountain bike excursions.
Tourism is definitely slow this season, she said, although the pick-up in German-speaking
travelers has helped offset the overall decreases.
That's because the center caters to independent travelers, rather than those on package
tours, and German-speaking guests are more likely to see Alaska on their own.
The center always offers discounts for locals, she said.
The slow-down has also hit high-end tourist services, such as flightseeing. Tim Cudney,
director of business development for Era Helicopters, said he and others in the business
have noticed declines this year.
He said Era is taking the slowdown in stride, managing better instead of laying off staff
or making other cuts. A cushion is softening the situation — Era raised rates
significantly last year to reflect higher fuel costs, and is somewhat offsetting declines
in numbers through those fee increases, Cudney explained.
While Era isn't trying to lure more business with deals, people can typically save money
by buying tickets direct, Cudney said.
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By Rena Delbridge <http://www.newsminer.com/staff/rena-delbridge/>
Published Wednesday, July 16, 2008
FAIRBANKS — High-ranking federal and state officials will be in Fairbanks this week for
an energy simmit hosted by borough Mayor Jim Whitaker and U.S. Sen. Ted Stevens to fast-
track a plant to turn coal and biomass into power, fuel and heat for Interior Alaska.
Officials attending include U.S. Department of Energy Undersecretary Bud Albright Jr., and
Kevin Billings, deputy assistant secretary of the Air Force for Energy and Environment.
Alaska's Washington, D.C., delegation and state Speaker of the House Rep. John Harris, R-
Valdez, are expected to attend, as well. Gov. Sarah Palin was invited but hasn't confirmed
her plans.
Whitaker said the summit will hopefully solidify federal and state support for the
Interior Energy Plan that the borough and the Fairbanks Economic Development Corporation
have been working on for more than three years. Heating and fueling costs have increased
exponentially during that time, prompting Whitaker and others to push for quick action on
a plant.
Attendees will hear from experts in resources, transportation, technology and more on
Friday morning at Wedgewood Resort, followed by a question-and-answer period. The group is
scheduled for dinner and a reception at Chena Hot Springs, where discussions will continue
Saturday morning.
Each party will be asked to pledge support and to consider what they can bring to the
table to build the facility.
"We recognize that it will take a bit of time, but not much, in order for the participants
of this summit to be fully authorized (to act)," Whitaker said. "The intent is to fast-
track this."
Making sure planning is complete and funding is in place will fast-track the project, he
explained. Local proponents are also hoping for a military commitment to site the facility
at Eielson Air Force Base and to purchase fuel, a key component in bringing a plant online
quickly, Whitaker said.
Meanwhile, FEDC and the borough anticipate a report this fall from Toronto-based
consultant Hatch Ltd. that should identify the best options and costs for building a
gasification facility.
As proposed, such a plant would turn coal and biomass into gas, then use the Fischer-
Tropsch process to turn the gas into liquid fuel for space heating and transportation.
Additional gas would be used to power turbines to generate electricity.
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The same raw materials, coal and biomass, could also be gasified as synthetic fuels. The
Air Force could be a critical market for those synthetic fuels .
The Fischer-Tropsch process was developed in Germany in the 1920s. The process has been
used for several decades to fuel vehicles in South Africa.
Whitaker and Stevens are hosting the energy svunmit with support from FEDC.
Fairbanks fire training center expected to open in September
By Staff report <http://www.newsminer.com/staff/staff-report/>
Published Wednesday, July 16, 2008
FAIRBANKS — The Fairbanks Regional Fire Training Center on 30th Avenue and Lathrop Street
is expected to be completed by the end of September if the City Council approves a
resolution to fund the completion of the second phase of the project.
The fire training center is used by city,, borough and interior firefighters and has been
funded by the state and local governments so far.
Fairbanks borough, OAF eye free bus rides
By Christopher Eshleman <http://www.newsininer.com/staff/chris-eshleinan/>
Originally published Tuesday, July 15, 2008 at 1:00 p.m.
Updated Wednesday, July 16, 2008 at 12:17 a.m.
FAIRBANKS — University students, professors, employees and teachers could start riding
the bus for free this fall.
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The Fairbanks North Star Borough and the University of Alaska Fairbanks are eyeing a deal
where anyone with a school ID card could hop on any public bus line for free, anywhere,
anytime .
Brian Rogers, the university's interim chancellor, said rising gasoline costs, coupled
with parking fees, can leave some students and staff paying up to $10 a day to commute and
park.
■"Absent this," Rogers said of the proposed pilot program, ''^there's a real barrier to
students, an economic barrier, and all of us are facing it." The rising cost of commuting
to school and work hinders the school's mission of promoting academic excellence and
lifelong learning in Alaska, he said.
Four of the borough's six fixed-route bus lines — Yellow, Blue, Red and Gray — make
regular stops at the university's main campus, and the downtown transit center sits a
couple of blocks away from the school's Tanana Valley Campus.
It would hit a slice of the community that already uses the bus often — about one in six
of all 292,000 bus rides start or end at the university's Wood Center student activity
building, said Glenn Miller, who directs the Transportation Department for the borough.
But there could be room for growth, as only seven riders disembarked from a combined four
bus stops at the Wood Center between 9:15 and 9:45 Tuesday rooming.
Twenty-one-year-old chemistry student Kyung Kim said she'd heard something last week from
a friend about the prospect of free rides.
"I think it's a good idea," said Kim, an incoming sophomore who has used monthly bus
passes to commute between North Pole and 0AF all summer. A native of Korea who has
attended high school and college in Fairbanks for four years, she said free rides would
make her think seriously about commuting year-round. She said the bus system in her
hometown is far more convenient than here, but added that in many ways, using the
Fairbanks routes still beats driving.
■"If the bus system was more convenient, I might take the bus to come here every day" all
year, she said outside the Wood Center on Tuesday.
Borough Mayor Jim Whitaker is set to formally pitch what would amoxint to a pilot project
this week.
For the first year or two, the university would pay the borough a fraction of the
prospective contract's price tag to compensate for lost fares. Miller said. After that, if
the pilot project is successful, the two sides can strike a longer-term deal that would
leave the university on the hook to pay roughly $200,000 or more each year.
The Borough Assembly could approve the trial run as early as July 24. That would put the
free-rides program in place weeks in advance of the fall semester.
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Part-time students would also be eligible for the proposed program, as would anyone with
an active school identification card.
Whitaker said the proposal also carries the potential of increasing overall ridership
numbers, which he said could mean more federal funding for the bus system.
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Overall, it's a significant winner for both the borough and the university," he said.
Many large cities, including Anchorage, strike transit deals with big employers. Rogers
said the idea has been floating around Fairbanks for a few years.
This summer, he said, Whitaker' s chief of staff revived the idea during meetings with
Rogers' administrative services transition team.
The group realized the plan could help lower student costs, make life on campus a little
more "sustainable," make it easier to park and get people in the habit of using public
transit.
"Based on that, the mayor put together a proposal (for) us and I said, ''Yes, we're
prepared to pay a portion on a trial basis.' And off it went," Rogers said.
Miller said more bus riders would also reduce air pollution by cutting the number of cars
on the road, including a type of pollution consisting of tiny bits of airborne dust,
chronic in Fairbanks .
"Reducing the total (vehicle miles traveled) will not only help us in our current
struggles" with particulate pollution. Miller wrote in an e-mail, "but with other
pollutants such as carbon monoxide and other gases that seem to be front page news around
the country today . "
The school would pay the borough almost $20,000 under the first year of the pilot program.
Anchorage has used a similar deal to offer free bus rides to university students and staff
for a decade, according to Jody Karcz, the city's transit director. The number of riders
who flashed their university ID for a free ride more than doubled during the U-Pass
program's first couple of semesters, from 359 riders per day to 850, she said. Since then,
the city has struck similar ridership deals with a few other big employers including
ConocoPhillips .
I Karcz said she thinks frequent riders appreciate the added option of taking the bus for
J free to and from work, particularly in light of the rising cost of gasoline.
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She suspects rising fuel costs have led to increased ridership in Anchorage, which has
risen by about 10 percent in recent months.
"When you get rid of the fare, you make ridership a lot easier," she said.
Rogers said organizers would define a long-term free-rider program based on how well it
works during the trial course.
"We really appreciate that the mayor came up with this program and hope the trial shows
that it does make a difference and reaches all of our objectives," he said.
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With low rates back, conservation slackens
AEL&P spokesman says energy use still lower than in 2007
Juneau is still conserving electricity compared to last year. But in the month the city
spent back on lower rates, usage crept up once again.
"Energy use in 2008 is trending upward at a relatively constant slope, " wrote Alaska
Electric Light & Power Co. spokesman Scott Willis in an e-mail.
Last week, Juneau used about 13 percent less electricity than in the same week last year,
according to numbers provided by Willis. Conservation persists despite this year's cooler
temperatures, which ordinarily tend to correlate with higher electricity use.
In the weeks before the April 16 avalanche, Juneau was using about 2 to 3 percent more
electricity than during the same time in 2007. That trend might have been expected to
continue - until avalanches destroyed the lines from, the Snettisham hydroelectric power
plant and forced the city to rely on more expensive diesel. At the height of Juneau's
enthusiasm for conservation, in May, residents and businesses made national news by
conserving electricity by more than 30 percent compared to the year before.
Anecdotally, Juneau Home Depot manager Troy Wolf inbarger painted a similar picture. After
the avalanches, he couldn't keep compact fluorescent light bulbs in stock, as pallet after
pallet sold out. Now, he said, they're still selling more than they were before the
avalanches, but just slightly more. Gas-fueled major appliances such as dryers and stoves,
which also gained sudden popularity after the avalanches, are also still selling a bit
more, he said.
"I can see there is still some consciousness out there about energy conservation, but it's
nothing like it was," he said.
Was the conservation a temporary blip in our usual consumption habits? Could it portend
greater future energy conservation?
"I think some of it still may be behavioral. I think people may have found that they can
do just fine without certain things," said Willis, noting that lights were still dim at
various offices around town, and that he himself had realized he could turn his boiler
off.
The focus on conservation for many may shift back to petroleum products, as gasoline and
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if
heating oil prices rise - and the latter is once again more expensive than electricity.
"What I'm hearing from friends and family is the inclination to go buy plug-in heaters
because oil is so expensive, " said Sally Schlicting, a member of the city Sustainability
Commission.
But people can't just switch to a new energy source, she added.
"You've got to insulate your home and reduce your energy consumption," she said.
Responding to news of the upward trend. Bill Leighty, an energy. analyst and former member
of the city Energy Advisory Committee, said people shouldn't be surprised by it.
"People are sick and tired of not being able to use their electric dryers, " he said.
He maintained that Juneau could have done more - and could still do more - to retrain
itself to consume less energy.
That would have required, for example, seeing a shockingly high bill very early in the
crisis; conducting home energy audits on a mass scale to find and fix where energy is
wasted; and installing smart meters in houses to show people directly the effects of
turning oh appliances.
"If you're training a dog, you need to give the dog rapid, immediate feedback to reinforce
or discourage behavior. We're just smart dogs, in this case," Leighty said.
KETCHIKAN DAILY NEWS
Committee to discuss tax incentives
KETCHIKAN (KDN) - Property tax incentives is a discussion item for the Planning Liaison
Committee's meeting Tuesday.
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Assembly Member John Harrington, committee co-chair, listed in a memo four possible tax
incentives/exemptions for the committee to discuss, including historic sites, buildings
and monuments; maintenance and repair or renovation of an existing structure; economic
development property; and substantial rehabilitation of deteriorated property.
Harrington writes historic buildings could be exempted from taxes, according to state law.
Tax incentives for maintenance of an existing building category is limited to four years,
and the extent of repairs while rehabilitation of deteriorated property is up to 10 years.
Economic development property only applies to new capital ventures and is limited to five
years .
Also on Tuesday's agenda, is a review of the comprehensive plan update sections 3 through
6, and going over the proposed job description for an economic development manager.
KTUU
Valley Bureau
Wasilla council grapples with unethical behavior
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
WASILLA, Alaska — The Wasilla City Council has agreed that Mayor Dianne Keller and her
staff acted unethically to benefit a developer.
But Monday night the council had a more difficult time deciding what should happen to all
those involved.
"My concern is that if we don't do anything here, we've essentially told the employees
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that we condone this behavior, " Counciiwoman Dianne Woodruff said.
Woodruff proposed an action memorandum to censure the two current and one former employee
accused of working inappropriately and illegally with Heritage Development Group.
The memorandum failed with a 3-1 vote.
Some council members say since the mayor hires her staff she must be the one to discipline
them.
"I just want to make sure that we take the right process," Councilman Marty Mativa said.
"You know, we're governed by code, there's certain things we can do, and there's certain
things we can't do."
Council member Steve Menard announced Monday he will bring back his June 30 motion for a
vote of no confidence in Mayor Keller.
The original motion was pulled after council approved a motion to request Keller's
resignation. Keller told the council she will not resign.
News Minute: Inflation. . .Potential veeps .. .Israeli confirmation
Associated Press - July 16, 2008 9:03 AM ET
WASHINGTON (AP) - Americans were again paying a lot more for energy last month — and that
led to the biggest jump in consumer inflation in 26 years. The government says prices
soared by 1.1%, a much worse showing than expected. Big gains for gasoline, home heating
oil and natural gas get much of the blame.
CHICAGO (AP) - Barack Obama is meeting with two potential running mates amid a push to
outline his vision for Iraq and U.S. foreign policy elsewhere. Obama will be joined by
Indiana Senator Evan Bayh and former Georgia Senator Sam Nunn at an event at Purdue
University in Indiana today.
CINCINNATI (AP) - John McCain will speak before the NAACP's annual conference in
Cincinnati. In his speech, he'll promise to expand school choice, saying new reforms
should be demanded by parents who send their children to failing schools.
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ROSH HANIKRA, Israel (AP) - Hezbollah guerrillas have turned over two coffins cpntaining
the bodies of Israeli soldiers captured two years ago. Though Israeli officials had
suspected the soldiers were dead all along, the sight of the two coffins was the first
proof of that since they were captured.
STICKNEY, 111. (AP) - A family from suburban Chicago says they arrived at a funeral home
to view their 91-year-old grandmother's body, but found another woman inside the casket
instead. The family of Lillian Grogan says the stranger was wearing their grandmother's
dress and favorite bracelet, after the funeral home mixed the women up.
OTHER PAPERS
Letters to the Editor/Opinion
ANCHORAGE DAILY NEWS
(Letters to the Editor /Opinion)
Hydropower
Chakachamna has become an alternative worth exploring
(07/15/08 23:10:13)
A good-sized hydropower project at Chakachamna Lake about 85 miles west of Anchorage looks
promising as a major source of renewable energy that can help hold down electricity costs
in the Railbelt for decades.
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The proposed project would generate enough power to provide electricity to nearly a third
of the homes from Fairbanks to Anchorage to the Kenai Peninsula — enough to take the edge
off worries that cheap, once-abundant supplies of natural gas from Cook Inlet are drying
up.
It's worth a serious look — especially compared with more costly or most environmentally
disruptive alternatives, like using coal, or building a more massive hydro project on the
Susitna River.
The Chakachamna project is estimated to cost $1.75 billion. That would be a big
investment, but as with all hydro projects, a big up-front investment buys a source of
electricity that runs for decades, with fuel costs that are essentially zero. The price of
electricity from the project will depend on whether the state contributes construction
funds. The more the state contributes, the less the electricity will cost. Power from the
state-financed Bradley Lake hydro project, near Homer, wholesales for around 4.4 cents a
kilowatt hour compared to about 7.5 cents for electricity from natural, gas generators.
Chakachamna was among 33 alternative energy projects that just won a small but encouraging
grant from the Denali Commission and the Alaska Energy Authority.
The project was first brought up in the 1980s, but big-dreaming community leaders and
politicians at the time favored a huge and ultimately unrealistic hydro project on the
Susitna River. TDX Power recently revived Chakachamna Lake, simplified it, and lessened
one of the major concerns with the early version — that it could hurt salmon runs.
The latest proposal, instead of creating a dam, calls for building a 12-mile long tunnel
to funnel water from the mountains to a power plant near sea level. The idea is that the
level of the lake wouldn't have to be raised behind a dam that would block salmon from
swiiraning upstream. ,
It's not clear whether building Chakachamna would hurt the economic prospects for a
natural gas pipeline from the North Slope to Southcentral. To make that gas pipeline
economically feasible, it needs some big industrial customers to buy a lot of gas — such
as Railbelt electric utilities, which burn the gas to generate most of their power.
Hydropower would mean cheaper electricity in the long run, but the gas pipeline will mean
cheaper heating fuel in the long run.
Which is the better option? Could the region support both projects? Those questions
require speedy attention from the state. Other questions — such as the impact on fish,
risks from earthquakes and volcanic eruptions — will need to be addressed too.
Chakachamna is everything the Susitna mega- hydro project wasn't. It is a relatively
modest, affordable project with environmental impacts that, at least at this very
preliminary stage, appear to manageable. Having the Chakachamna project in the mix of
possibilities is an exciting prospect for Alaska's energy future.
BOTTOM LINE: This $1.75 billion project is a potentially attractive option that the State
should help investigate.
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A great leap
On a June morning in 1937, my father, Fabian, crawled out of his sleeping bag in the brush
at the edge of Fairbanks. He was 20 and had just spent his first night in Interior Alaska.
The trip from Minneapolis lasted a week.
I ha've often wondered what he thought as he folded up his bag. Was he anxious? A certain
amount of courage was required to head north in 1937.
Fabian's grandfather and great-grandfather needed courage, too, more than a half century
earlier when they left Denmark for the United States.
My family tree is filled with Irish names — Carey, Sullivan, 0' Sullivan, O'Keefe — but
there's also a Larsen branch. The Larsens were farmers in the old country and farmers in
the new, at Ortonville, Minn., along the South Dakota border.
A popular history of Minnesota says Ortonville was laid out by C.K. Orton who "established
a trading post with the Sioux Indians. As the settlers filtered into the country and took
up homesteads, Ortonville began to flourish. ..."
The Larsens traveled by steamer from Copenhagen or Hamburg. I don't know where they
landed. If they sailed from Hamburg perhaps they heard the ship's band play — as ship's
bands did in Hamburg — "Must I Then, Must 1 Then, Leave My Native Town." Yes, they must
— Danish farmers struggled from year to year. Minnesota, they heard, would be better.
Yet what did the Larsens think the first morning they woke up in Ortonville? They had been
traveling for days. They didn't speak the language. Their knowledge of American geography
was so rudimentary it would be fair to say they didn't know where they were. It would be
understandable if at day's end they watched the sun set over South Dakota and asked "What
have I done?"
Nevertheless, they got up the next morning and commenced working, becoming in a generation
middle-class citizens — and city people, residents of Minneapolis.
My friend Jerome Lardy, who accompanied me to Ortonville a few years ago, liked to say
''Michael, we have no idea where we are going in this universe. At least we'd like to know
where we came from."
I came from people who leapt into the unknown — and landed safely. My gratitude is no
bookend to their courage. But gratitude is what I have to offer. I would not be here if
they had not leapt .
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— Michael Carey
Letters to the editor (7/16/08)
(07/15/08 23:10:14)
Use flatcars to haul commuters
Here's an idea to ponder regarding Valley commuters: What about ferrying cars on a
railroad flatcar of some sort made especially for the task? That way commuters can have
their cars in the city but take advantage of mass transit to and from the Valley.
I am not a Valley commuter, but I can see how simply taking a train into Anchorage to work
presents some challenges with getting around once you're here, as well as those days when
something may prevent you from getting back to the train on time to get home.
Pam Butcher
Anchorage
Alaska gas line may be best
I Gov. Sarah Palin should be commended for her efforts to market our North Slope natural
j gas. Unfortunately, she now claims we have but two choices: TransCanada ' s or the
j producers' ever-retreating gas lines across Canada.
Nonsense. We have always had the more lucrative and environmentally preferred all-Alaska,
state-owned, privately operated gas line and LNG export option through Valdez. Given the
price of oil, we can pay for it in one year — and pocket the trillions of- dollars the gas
will sell for in Asia.
If TransCanada turns out to be the best qualified, they can build and operate it for us.
If you agree, call or e-mail your legislators today and tell them that's what you want.
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Mike Macy
Anchorage
Dsed wind generators worth look
I am no expert on alternative energy. I am no expert on the Bush. I read in National
Geographic that the largest wind resources in the world are on the Bering Sea coast and
the Aleutians. I recently discovered that in California and other western states the
first -generation turbines are being replaced with the new models (larger, more efficient) .
The old ones, still perfectly usable, are stacked like cordwood all over California. They
are nearly giving them away. Has the state considered buying a bunch and installing them
in energy-deprived Bush coimnunities? If not, why not? 1 would think that a one-time
investment in the tens of millions of dollars would provide cheap, renewable energy to the
coastal Bush. Facing a crisis with no obvious solutions, recycled wind generators look
pretty good to me. But I'm no expert.
— Anthony J. Pippel
Palmer
Quit whining about little eyesores
Regarding "The good, the bad, the ugly" feature: I just find it funny and have to laugh a
little when people in this town complain about an "ugly cement median" in the middle of a
road, or a big rock on the side of a street near a brick wall, or a dumpster behind a
building that you see for maybe, oh, three seconds as you drive by. Don't you yuppies have
anything better to do than complain about eyesores in this town? Why don't you do
something about it instead of just complain? But don't use my tax dollars, please. I'm not
giving my money up just for some flowers for two months out of the year so you don't have
to look at a box of dirt for one second while you drive by.
— Ross R. Henderson
Anchorage
Small-dog owners must be alert
As an owner of two Maltese-poodle mixes, my heart goes out to Karelene Brannen, whose
little Toby was killed by an attacking Rottweiler. In the last few months, my dogs have
been charged three times by very large dogs while I have been walking them leashed in good
residential areas. Fortunately, I always carry a small pepper spray just for this reason,
and it is highly effective in stopping the charging dog.
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Large dogs are attracted to small dogs as prey; it is instinct. I have owned small dogs
most of my life, and I have experienced three serious attacks on my small leashed dogs by
unleashed dogs attacking mine. One time the injuries were caused by the large dog
"playing" with the little one. On two other occasions there were deep puncture wounds.
Please, dog owners, keep your dogs leashed. Small-dog owners, be on constant alert when
walking your dog and always carry pepper spray to stop an attack.
— Carol Winters
Eagle River
FAIRBANKS NEWS MINER
(Letters to the Editor/Opinion)
Welcome back
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World Eskimo- Indian Olympics makes summer whole again
Published Wednesday, July 16, 2008
July in Fairbanks just wasn't like a true July in Fairbanks last year.
Now that the World Eskimo-Indian Olympics is home again, beginning today at the Carlson
Center, our Fairbanks summer is whole again.
The four-day event, now in its 48th year, has long been a staple of Fairbanks summers.
When the event moved to Anchorage last summer, locals who had attended the event year-
after-year sorely missed the pageantry, browsing the rows of artisans' tables, the
socialization and sitting down to watch those tests of strength that make spectators
joints and muscles (and ears) ache in empathy.
Attending this .event is a treat for the mind and senses more than a simple sporting event.
It runs on a schedule, but is somewhat leisurely. The evening sessions begin at 5 and are
scheduled up to midnight, but it's not uncommon for things to run a little late.
It is to be attended with the mindset of soaking it all in, conversing with the people you
meet and taking time to listen and understand what you're watching.
It involves gaining an appreciation of different cultures presented by everyone and
everything from the Miss WEIO pageant contestants and dancers representing Haida, Tlingit,
Tsimshian, Aleut and Athabascan cultures, to the artisans selling their crafts to the
athletes performing tests of skill and strength.
The athletic contests can be show-stoppers, make no mistake.
Events ranging from the ear weight and ear pull competitions to knuckle-hop, high kicks
and one-arm reach pull spectators into the drama of balance, endurance and sheer athletic
skill.
Attending these games involves a broad range of experiences, and most everyone comes away
with a different impression or memory from each day's events.
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Those who missed the games last year are thrilled to have them back again this year, back
in Fairbanks, back at home.
Kudos News -Miner
Chief Mitch Demientieff, Menana
Piiblished Wednesday, July 16, 2008
July 14, 2008
To the editor:
I want to first of all congratulate the News-Miner for having the courage to make the
decision to run the series regarding the John Hartman issue. I also know that Brian
O'Donoghue with his teaching and organizing skills is responsible for this work. Having
evaluated the work, it became self-evident the work of his students, and I am proud to
witness that work because as great as Brian is in my mind, I know you young people did the
grunt work and used well-researched information to make this series possible.
It is sad, but racism is alive and well in Alaska today, although it is different from
years ago when there were "No Natives or Dogs Allowed" signs on businesses in Fairbanks.
Now it is behind the back and through other refined means which do the same thing.
I fully respect the judicial branch of our government, have the confidence that justice
' will prevail and want to see the proper people brought before the court and the innocent
freed.
Presumed innocent?
Dick L. Madsen, Fairbanks
Published Wednesday, July 16, 2008
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July 13, 2008
To the editor:
Congratulations on printing the well-written series on the Hartman murder case.
It was well balanced, non- judgmental and yet brought out the many doubts, misconceptions
and the immediate focus on only the four defendants by the local police.
j Before anyone writes a follow-up letter to you, I will unequivocally state that I have an
I obvious bias having represented Marvin Roberts since his arrest almost 11 years ago.
Maybe if I live long enough, I will see the day when Marvin will see some small measure of
justice in his case. As of now, his slim hopes lie in the State Supreme Court or the state
Parole Board.
Within two years, Marvin will be eligible for parole and normally would have an excellent
chance given that he has no past criminal record.
However, parole is granted only to those who readily admit their guilt.
I met with him last May and feel confident that he will never admit to something he did
not do, even if it could mean his freedom.
Although I have retired after practicing criminal law for nearly 40 years, I continue to
represent Marvin Roberts, who is my only remaining client.
In that period of time, I have never seen a case involving two or more defendants when at
least one did not testify for the state in order to receive a lesser sentence. This has
not happened even though it would put an end to all the doubts and speculation. Very
strange indeed.
In the meantime, it is very unlikely that anyone will magically appear to say what
happened in October 1997. Roberts may well remain in prison for something he didn't do
because one person claimed to have seen something that was impossible to see, perjury was
likely committed, a jury violated its oath and a court system could not seem to do the
right thing.
Presumed innocent? Not in this case.
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Equal opportunity
Zuzanna Bobinski, North Pole
Published Wednesday, July 16, 2008
July 15, 2008
To the editor:
I would like to thank Backyard Amusements for participating in the success of our
organization's annual picnic in 2007.
As we were organizing our picnic for this year's event at Pioneer Park, we were saddened
to learn that the borough rejected Backyard Amusements' participation in any more private
parties in the park. This is truly unfortunate; more than 30 children attended last year's
picnic and will miss Backyard Amusements' services this year.
I was also surprised to hear that the Midnight Sun Street Fair had an Anchorage company
have its backyard amusement attend instead of having a local company at the Fairbanks
street fair.
JONEAU EMPIRE
(Letters to the Editor/Opinion)
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My turn: Sealaska should receive promised acres
The recent Associated Press article about Sealaska 's efforts to achieve final land
entitlement under the 1971 Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act is misleading.
The story implies that through federal legislation, Sealaska will receive more land than
it is allowed under ANCSA and fails to consider the environmental benefits from passage of
this legislative amendment.
Under the proposed amendment to ANCSA, Sealaska would receive only the acres that we are
entitled to receive as promised by ANCSA - not a single acre more. Further, the
legislation provides greater protection of old growth timber and a net increase in
federally designated roadless areas, which has been a national priority for many
conservation organizations.
While ANCSA promised Sealaska up to 375,000 acres of our ancestral homelands - a small
fraction of the areas historically occupied by our tribal ancestors - we own just 290,000
of those promised acres, by far the smallest share of any Alaska Native Regional
Corporation.
No other ANCSA Regional Corporation was as restricted in where their land selections could
come from, which is a result of the strong control the now-defunct pulp mills once had on
the Tongass.
Sealaska is currently reguired to select its remaining lands from federally designated
"withdrawal" areas.
The proposed legislation would authorize the selection of our remaining ANCSA land
entitlement from lands currently outside of the designated withdrawal areas, within
Southeast Alaska and from lands generally set aside for commercial timber harvest. There
would be a substantial net gain of roadless acreage in the Tongass National Forest, a
public benefit.
In our Native language we call the proposed legislation Haa Aani, simply "Our Land." The
official name of the amendment is HR 3560, the "Southeast Alaska Native Land Entitlement
Finalization Act."
Under the attiendment, Sealaska would select 3,500 acres for traditional Native sacred
cultural and historic sites. An additional 5,000 acres of the entitlement would be for 47
sites that could be developed for light-footprint ecotourism projects. Combined, these
sites would be off-limits to commercial timber harvest or mineral development.
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The remaining acres would come from nine parcels of largely roaded, second-growth forest
lands currently managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Sealaska has been working with Southeast stakeholders over the last decade to create this
proposal. It is a manifestation of our commitment to sustaining our Native culture and
economies, something we call Haa Shag6on - Our Past, Our Present, Our Future. It is our
never-ending work to balance our heritage and culture; our natural resources and
environment; and our economy and jobs.
It is our goal to meet the needs of local citizens, Sealaska tribal member shareholders
and all Alaska Natives. Sealaska has conducted nearly 150 meetings with stakeholders of
every persuasion and actively participates in the Tongass Futures Roundtable, a diverse
group of people who reside in or treasure the values of Southeast Alaska. It is this
critical process that has informed the legislation and we will continue this effort - Haa
Aani is still a work in progress.
The benefits of the proposed amendments are significant. Sealaska is currently one of the
southeast region's largest private employers. The amendment will enable Sealaska to
continue to be a significant provider of jobs that positively impact many of the Southeast
Alaska communities. The benefits reach beyond just Southeast Alaska.
The ANCSA Section 7(i) revenue sharing provisions with the other ANCSA regional
corporations ultimately benefit more than 80,000 tribal member shareholders.
With Haa Aani, the federal government will fulfill its promise to Sealaska. At the same
time, Sealaska will focus on its goals of perpetuating Native culture, serving the
economic and social needs of its tribal member shareholders, and securing ownership of
lands of great cultural and historic significance to the Native people of Southeast
Alaska.
Outside editorial: Taking advice from an oil man
As legendary oil investor T. Boone Pickens tells the story. Republican Bob Dole wanted him
to head up his 1996 presidential campaign in Texas. In return, Pickens wanted to be Dole's
chief adviser on energy policy.
Dole listened. And Dole advised Pickens on political reality:
Right there, on the floor, that's a sleeping dog. Politicians don't kick sleeping dogs.
Bill Clinton doesn't give a damn about energy and I don't either. We're not either one of
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us gonna kick a sleeping dog and so energy will not be an issue in this campaign.
But in case one of us st\iinbles over the dog, and if one of us has a problem, you will be
the guy who advises me.
"Neither one of them," Pickens said, "had a problem with energy. ... They didn't want
anything to do with it . "
And that, he said, sums up why the United States has stood by and watched its addiction to
oil grow for decades.
Why would Dole or Clinton have cared? The price of oil struggled to crack $20 a barrel in
1996 and a gallon of gas sold for about $1.50.
Now gas is over $4 a gallon and Pickens isn't waiting for the government to come up with
an answer . He has devised his own plan to help the U.S. reduce its dependence on foreign
oil - and he's putting money behind it.
In a visit to the Chicago Tribune editorial board last week, Pickens used an easel and a
green marker to draw a picture of a country in crisis - and in denial. Net oil imports
needed to meet daily demand have nearly doubled in the past 35 years, according to the
U.S. Energy Information Administration, to nearly 60 percent from 35 percent. That's $700
billion a year draining out of the country.
"This is very close to war for this country," said Pickens.
He proposes replacing the 22 percent of electricity the nation gets from natural gas with
wind energy. That would free up that natural gas to become an alternative fuel for cars.
He says cars running on natural gas could cover 38 percent of U.S. transportation needs.
Pickens is on to something here. Dependence on foreign oil is creating a drag on the U.S.
economy and puts the nation in a strategically vulnerable position.
With gasoline this expensive and the U.S. economy teetering, John McCain and Barack Obama
aren't talking about sleeping dogs. They're talking energy alternatives. McCain is pushing
to build 45 new nuclear plants - and wants to offer a $300 million prize for a better car
battery. Obama wants the government to invest $150 billion, over a decade in new energy
sources .
The Pickens proposal should be part of this mix.
Natural gas has a lot going for it. There's plenty of it here. It's a clean fuel; it
doesn't contribute to greenhouse gases. It doesn't poach on the nation's food supply, as
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corn-based ethanol does.
There are a lot of moving parts to his plan. A large number of wind turbines would have to
be built on a broad swath of the Great Plains from Canada to Mexico. (Price tag? About $1
trillion. Pickens is an investor in wind energy.) A distribution system for the wind power
would have to be built. (Estimated cost, $70 billion.) U.S. automakers would have to make
a commitment to selling cars powered by natural gas.
Rep. Rahm Emanuel, D-Ill., says he plans to push legislation to encourage automakers to
sell natural gas cars here. The technology is available. European markets have shown
strong demand for such cars.
These are intriguing ideas. They carry some risk: boosting demand for natural gas cars
would hike the price for natural gas if supplies don't rise or if the wind alternative
doesn't materialize. But wind, too, is plentiful. These ideas would boost rural economies.
And they would help the U.S. halt the disastrous upward trajectory of oil imports.
There are plenty of other ideas. Let's work on clean coal technology. Coal still produces
half our electricity - and will for years to come. We need a lot more nuclear power.
Conservation efforts? Yes, absolutely.
Swap wind power for natural gas vehicle fuel? Let's see Obama and McCain put that on the
table.
The American generation gap transcends race
It was the whisper heard round the world. And even now, no one seems quite certain what
that whisper means.
Here was the aging lion Jesse Jackson, sitting in a TV studio, waiting to appear on Fox,
forgetting the cardinal rule of TV studios: Always assume the mic is on.
Dissing the young cub Barack Obama in a crude and anatomical way. Beyond the obvious
admonition - "Shut up around microphones!" - there's such rich texture here.
It's the story of one generation reluctantly giving way to another - half- supportive,
half-suspicious of how the new folks will honor the past. There's fear of irrelevance,
fear of mortality, fear the new ones will arrive in the promised land and forget who
helped to get them there. It's a classic generational narrative, not limited to African-
Americans, but as deeply steeped in that tradition as anywhere.
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There's a huge new study out commissioned by the media company Radio One that shines a
fascinating light on the complex nuances of black America. The data add a "yes, but" to
almost any presumption you might have.
Most blacks say they still struggle with discrimination. Seventy-two percent believe it's
important to teach their children to deal with prejudice. But African-flmericans aren't
nearly as dejected by that as some racial theorists would proclaim.
Seventy percent have a plan for the future. Fifty-four percent are optimistic about what's
coming next^ Sixty percent believe "things are getting better for me." At a time of
general blah in America, these numbers come as pleasant surprise.
Yet whatever you say about black Americans, there's almost always a caveat. Even a phrase
like "the black community" doesn't mean any one thing. In fact, its members can't even
agree on what they want to be called these days: 42 percent say "black," 44 percent say
"Af ri can-American . "
All of which is to say, at the moment of hope and apprehension, as a torch is passed
uneasily from one generation to the next: Be suspicious of all the old stereotypes.
The mics are staying open. The answers will remain complex.
Lisianski Inlet land hustle is wrong
At the Pelican Gity Council meeting on July 8, I listened with dismay to a teleconference
with the U.S. Forest Service Ranger in Hoonah. The basic point conveyed to the residents
of Pelican was that discussions were taking place between the forest service and Shee
Atika representatives about exchanging Shee Atika land on Admiralty Island at Cube Cove
for approximately one third of Yakobi Island and a portion of Chichagof Island across from
Pelican.
Should this occur, all the now-public land on the selected areas in Lisianski Inlet would
become the private property of Shee Atika Inc.
The Cube Cove land was selected by Shee Atika in the 1971 Alaska Native Claims Settlement
Act; it has been logged by the corporation. The Lisianski land is adjacent to the West
Chichagof -Yakobi Island Wilderness Area and is relatively undeveloped land. The Apex-El
Nido gold mine across from Pelican went out of production in the late 1930s, and no
structures remain standing.
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