Growth

“Build the Next Alaska—Right Here in District 2”

Palmer and the Mat-Su Valley aren’t just bedroom communities anymore we’re the future of Alaska’s economy. While Anchorage struggles with crime, congestion, and collapsing infrastructure, we’ve got what businesses want: space, safety, and a workforce ready to build.
It’s time to bring corporate headquarters, logistics hubs, and innovation centers here and with them, the tax base to fund the services our growing community needs.
This isn’t about left or right it’s about smart. You want better schools? More public safety? Expanded trails, transit, and emergency services? Then we need to grow our economy, not just our property tax bills.

That’s why I’m proposing a bold new initiative to make District 2 the next corporate capital of Alaska:
– Designated Business Relocation Zones with fast-track permitting and tax incentives
– Modern Office & Mixed-Use Development near Palmer’s core
– Workforce Housing Corridors tied to transit and broadband
– Road & Infrastructure Upgrades to support growth
– A “Move to Mat-Su” Campaign to attract Anchorage-based firms ready for a better future
We can grow without losing who we are. We can fund what works without raising taxes on working families. And we can build the next Alaska, right here in District 2.

The Mat-Su isn’t just growing it’s strategic. We’ve got Port MacKenzie, rail access, and a population ready to work. But we’re stuck with 20th century infrastructure in a 21st century economy. It’s time to connect the dots: port, rail, road, and people.

Some of the Issues I will try and brig to reality
1. Infrastructure That Serves the People
– Start with what matters most: access. Roads, transit, and planning must serve the people who live here not just the freight that moves through
– Expand park-and-ride capacity and frequency to reduce congestion and give commuters real options
– Launch microtransit pilots using newly unlocked FTA 5307 urban transit funding, with flexible, on demand shuttles for seniors, students, veterans, and zero-vehicle households
– Build toward a full-scale Valley transit system, including fixed-route commuter lines, real-time tracking, and regional rail integration with Anchorage
– Create a Mat-Su led transit authority to coordinate across borough lines, secure long term funding, and ensure transit decisions reflect local needs not Anchorage’s priorities
– Prioritize road upgrades that link Port MacKenzie to population centers, schools, and services
– Explore public-private partnerships to fund freight corridors and commuter routes because smart infrastructure isn’t just about spending, it’s about investing
– Design with dignity: every plan must include access for seniors, veterans, and families who rely on public transit to live, work, and thrive

2. Strategic Development That Powers the Valley
– Port MacKenzie is the key to unlocking Interior and Arctic logistics—but only if we finish the rail spur and improve last-mile connectivity to Wasilla, Palmer, and Anchorage
– Position the port as a freight and resource hub, supporting intermodal planning and attracting investment in agriculture, mining, and energy
– Defend West Susitna development against obstruction and misinformation this region holds over 6 million acres of untapped potential for land sales, recreation, and responsible resource access
– Support the West Susitna Access Road as a launchpad for jobs, housing, and infrastructure expansion connecting people to opportunity and the borough to new revenue
– Explore reopening coal operations in Sutton and Chickaloon, including the Wishbone Hill Mine and historic sites like Jonesville and Eska, which still hold viable reserves and could support local jobs and borough revenue
– Push for responsible permitting and community engagement, ensuring any coal development meets modern environmental standards and benefits local families not just outside interests
– Use development dividends to fund essential services, including fire, EMS, road maintenance, senior programs—and potentially subsidize daycare centers, giving working parents a fair shot at employment and stability
– Stand up for Mat-Su’s right to lead its own future—through infrastructure, resource access, and economic planning that reflects our values and serves our people

“Build the Next Alaska Right Here in District 2”
Palmer and the Mat-Su Valley aren’t just bedroom communities anymore we’re the future of Alaska’s economy. While Anchorage struggles with crime, congestion, and collapsing infrastructure, we’ve got what businesses want: space, safety, and a workforce ready to build.
It’s time to bring corporate headquarters, logistics hubs, and innovation centers here and with them, the tax base to fund the services our growing community needs.
This isn’t about left or right—it’s about smart. You want better schools? More public safety? Expanded trails, transit, and emergency services? Then we need to grow our economy, not just our property tax bills.
That’s why I’m proposing a bold new initiative to make District 2 the next corporate capital of Alaska:
– Designated Business Relocation Zones with fast-track permitting and tax incentives
– Modern Office & Mixed-Use Development near Palmer’s core
– Workforce Housing Corridors tied to transit and broadband
– Road & Infrastructure Upgrades to support growth
– A “Move to Mat-Su” Campaign to attract Anchorage-based firms ready for a better future
We can grow without losing who we are. We can fund what works—without raising taxes on working families. And we can build the next Alaska, right here in District 2.
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Lets Unlock the Valley