Su Valley Voice for October 29, 2026: Government Check-In
In this episode of Su Valley Voice we’re in discussion with community members who are running for board positions on the Talkeetna Community Council.
In this episode of Su Valley Voice we’re in discussion with community members who are running for board positions on the Talkeetna Community Council. Four seats are open and six names appear on the ballot, a few of which may not ring a bell. In addition to meeting the candidates, host Trisha Costello will shares her interview with outgoing Board Chair Jon Korta and outgoing Board Co-Chair Jodi Rodwell.
In Studio Guests:
- Sue Deyoe
- Preston Startt
- Keith Riemink
Audio Contributions by candidates:
- Eric Lundgren
- Kai Leddy
Candidate not participating in the show:
- Rae Merkle - Candidate Statement: I believe community both creates and is resilience. No matter what happens out in the world, as long as there is community, then any storm can be weathered. My main focuses are education and collective sustainability. I have a master's degree, and I heavily value accessible education, as well as opportunities for learning outside of the classroom. I also firmly believe both outdoor and secondary spaces besides home and work area public right and essential for everyone's wellbeing. To keep these spaces, we need those in our community who will defend and advocate for them, which is also why I want to help represent ours. Two interview clips we were not able to include during the live show include these discussions about future issues and final words:
There were two clips from the interview with Jon Korta and Jodi Rodwell which we were not able to include in the live show:
Talkeetna Community Council elections take place on November 3rd at the Talkeetna Public Library.
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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