Su Valley Voice:  Government Check-in with Mayor DeVries

This is the first of what will be a monthly show focus:  Government Check-in. 

Mat-Su Borough Mayor, Edna Devries, is the featured guest.  In addition to getting to know her, we took a look back at Talkeetna’s own Dorothy Jones, who served as Mayor of the Borough from 1983-1991.  As we discussed the role of the mayor we also learned about the structure of our Borough and how every day citizens can take part in the workings of their government.    

If you have any questions or comments about this episode or suggestions for future shows, email us at dj@ktna.org or give the station a call at 907-733-1700. 

Still curious?  Here are some handy links to connect you to the topics and organizations related to this episode of Su Valley Voice: Government Monthly Check-in 

Democracy Index

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Matanuska Susitna Borough

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Chase Community CouncilCCC website

Talkeetna Community CouncilTCC website

Susitna Community CouncilSCC website

Trapper Creek Community CouncilTCCC website

Willow Area Community OrganizationWACO website

Contact Information for Federal, State & Borough Representatives

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United States Congressional Switchboard

202-224-3121

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Senator Lisa Murkowski 

907-373-6532

202-224-6665

email@murkowski.senate.gov

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Senator Dan Sullivan 

907-357-9956

202-224-3004

senator_sullivan@sullivan.senate.gov

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Representative Nick Begich

Email

907-921-6575

202-225-5765

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Alaska Senate District O – Senator Mike Shower  

907-376-3370

Senator.Mike.Shower@akleg.gov

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Alaska House District 30 – Representative Kevin McCabe 

907-376-2679

Representative.Kevin.McCabe@akleg.gov

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Mat-Su Borough Mayor Edna DeVries

907-861-8682 

Edna.Devries@matsugov.us   

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Mat Su District 7 – Assemblyman Ron Bernier

907-354-7877

ron.bernier@matsugov.us   

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MSBSD  – School Board Member Ted Swanson

808-282-3803

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