Su Valley Voice for October 10, 2024: Representing Community
In this episode host Trisha Costello is joined by board members representing three area community councils: Kai Leddy with Talkeetna, Jason Kresge with Trapper Creek and Ned Sparks with Susitna.
In this episode host Trisha Costello is joined by board members representing three area community councils: Kai Leddy with Talkeetna, Jason Kresge with Trapper Creek and Ned Sparks with Susitna. They discuss what it means to be a board member of a council in a small community, the council’s role in advocating for residents who reside within their boundaries and how the councils rely on good working relationships with Borough and State representatives to keep their communities safe, liveable and informed.
Soon residents will be asked to cast their vote for candidates running in local, Borough, State and Federal elections. This episode serves as the beginning of the conversation around the topic of what is important to area residents. Topics and questions that arise from this episode will help inform and guide the next three shows that will be candidate focused:
- Oct. 17: Sheena Fort, running for Mat Su Borough District 7 against incumbent Ron Bernier
- Oct. 24: Kevin McCabe, running for re-election to Alaska State House District 30 seat
- Oct. 31: Doyle Holmes, challenging Kevin McBride for Alaska State House District 30 seat
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.
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