Surely you caught the top news story today in Alaska: the public release of thousands of e-mails from Sarah Palin's time as governor.
Deckboss couldn't resist trolling through the e-mails for something interesting.
Here's a 2008 exchange between Palin and Cora Crome, now Cora Campbell, who was fisheries adviser to Palin and now is Alaska's fish and game commissioner.
Palin mentions yours truly, who at the time was a reporter for the Anchorage Daily News.
The exchange is about processor buying limits at Bristol Bay, a rancorous subject for commercial salmon fishermen.
The Palins, of course, are Bristol Bay setnetters.
Anyway, for what's it's worth.
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Friday, June 10, 2011
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Sarah and sockeye
Tonight on the TLC channel, "Sarah Palin's Alaska" will feature the family's salmon setnet operation on Bristol Bay. Here's a preview.
Friday, February 26, 2010
Sarah, Todd and Alaska's fish
Earlier this month, msnbc made quite a splash with a big story on Todd Palin's influence during his wife Sarah's administration as Alaska governor.The story was based on 2,544 pages of e-mails msnbc obtained through public records requests. The e-mails were among the Palins and members of the governor's staff, and are collected in a searchable archive.
Naturally, Deckboss went fishing in the archive and found a few items of interest to the commercial fishing community.
The items make it clear that Todd Palin, the "first dude," was very much a player in state affairs involving the industry.
My search also turned up some valuable insight into something Gov. Palin made quite a bit of noise about: allowing foreign ships into state waters to process salmon at Bristol Bay.
The Palins fish commercially in the bay, and like many of their fellow gillnetters, they hate it when the domestic processors cut back on buying for lack of capacity.
Gov. Palin told me back in 2008 that she had a "much more open mind" than prior governors about letting in foreign processors to buy fish the bay's existing processors couldn't handle.
I included her comments in this article published in the Anchorage Daily News.
After that story was published, Ivy Frye, an aide in the governor's office, made sure to forward it to Todd Palin, who evidently was away fishing.
Todd Palin's e-mail address, by the way, was fek9wnr@yahoo.com, reflecting his success as an Iron Dog snowmachine race winner.
Frye for a time was director of boards and commissions, an important post because of the many people seeking the governor's favor for an appointment.
Frye sometimes would ask Todd Palin to recommend people for the boards of agencies such as ASMI, the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute, as this redacted e-mail shows.
Another administration official who communicated with Todd Palin was the governor's adviser on fisheries policy, Cora Crome, now Cora Campbell.
Here's an update Crome sent Todd Palin summarizing her inquiries within state government on prospects for foreign processors coming to Alaska.
In another message Crome passes along material from lobbyists for domestic processors laying out the "risks and downsides" of allowing foreign processors into Bristol Bay.
Finally, here's a revelatory e-mail in which Crome tells Todd Palin state lawyers had advised that making a decision on issuing a permit to a foreign processor would raise ethical questions for the governor — presumably as a conflict of interest. Crome wrote "it could be an extremely sticky situation."
We should note that no foreign floaters ever were seen off Alaska's shores during Palin's short term as governor, apparently because none asked to come in.
Deckboss can't say whether these e-mails really prove Todd Palin was a "shadow governor," as some have observed.
He just knows the messages are good reading.
Friday, July 24, 2009
Palin names bank, fisheries, forestry panelists
Gov. Sarah Palin announced these appointments today:
Alaska Commercial Fishing and Agricultural Bank
Gov. Palin appointed Robert Scott to the Alaska Commercial Fishing and Agricultural Bank (CFAB) board of directors. The governor appoints two of the seven-member CFAB board, which manages the assets of and selects officers to the bank. CFAB was created to address limitations to the access to credit by resident Alaska commercial seafood harvesters, processors and farmers. In 2000, CFAB's statute was amended to expand its lending authority to include tourism and resource-based industries.
Scott, of Kenai, has been the president of Salamatof Seafoods Inc. since 1980. Prior to that he was the senior vice president of Alaska operations for Whitney Fidalgo Seafoods Inc. from 1972-1980. He has worked in the fishing industry since 1949. Scott serves on the Trustee Health and Welfare Plan for the International Longshore Workers Union and has served on the Ketchikan Chamber of Commerce, the Alaska State King Crab Quality Control Board, the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute and as a member of the Pelican Volunteer Fire Department. He was appointed to a seat representing a governor’s appointment.
Pacific Marine Fisheries Commission
Gov. Palin reappointed Rep. Bryce Edgmon to the Pacific Marine Fisheries Commission. The three-member Pacific Marine Fisheries Commission was created to promote better use of marine resources, shellfish, and finfish. It develops programs for protection and prevention of waste of fisheries.
Edgmon, of Dillingham, represents a district that includes the Aleutian, Pribilof and Shumagin Islands, the Alaska Peninsula, and Bristol Bay — altogether one of most productive commercial fishing regions in the world. He has held seats on the House Special Committee on Fisheries and the Resources Committee, both of which are bodies that regularly scrutinize issues and legislation related to stewardship of the marine environment. Edgmon was appointed to a seat representing a legislator serving on the Resources Committee.
Alaska Board of Forestry
Gov. Palin reappointed Rob Bosworth and Mark Vinsel to the Alaska Board of Forestry. The nine-member board’s mission includes advising the governor on state logging and forestry regulations, promoting cooperative resolution of industry-related issues, recommending areas of forestry research and suggesting improvements to state forestry laws and regulations.
Bosworth, of Juneau, is Southeast Alaska Program director for The Nature Conservancy. He has worked for the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, as a research analyst in the 1970s and deputy commissioner in 2002. Bosworth holds a bachelor’s degree in biology and environmental studies and a master’s degree in resource management from University of California, Santa Cruz. He also received a master’s degree in marine affairs from University of Washington, Institute for Marine Studies — Emphasis on Coastal Resource Management. Bosworth was appointed to a seat representing an environmental organization.
Vinsel, of Juneau, has been executive director of United Fishermen of Alaska since 2004, after serving as the industry advocacy group’s office manager from 2000-04. He served as chairman of the Alaska Commemorative Coin Commission from 2005-08, and chairman of the Alaska Fishing Industry Relief Mission from 2005-07. Vinsel earned a bachelor’s degree in design and industry from San Francisco State University. He was appointed to a seat representing the commercial fishing industry.
Alaska Commercial Fishing and Agricultural Bank
Gov. Palin appointed Robert Scott to the Alaska Commercial Fishing and Agricultural Bank (CFAB) board of directors. The governor appoints two of the seven-member CFAB board, which manages the assets of and selects officers to the bank. CFAB was created to address limitations to the access to credit by resident Alaska commercial seafood harvesters, processors and farmers. In 2000, CFAB's statute was amended to expand its lending authority to include tourism and resource-based industries.
Scott, of Kenai, has been the president of Salamatof Seafoods Inc. since 1980. Prior to that he was the senior vice president of Alaska operations for Whitney Fidalgo Seafoods Inc. from 1972-1980. He has worked in the fishing industry since 1949. Scott serves on the Trustee Health and Welfare Plan for the International Longshore Workers Union and has served on the Ketchikan Chamber of Commerce, the Alaska State King Crab Quality Control Board, the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute and as a member of the Pelican Volunteer Fire Department. He was appointed to a seat representing a governor’s appointment.
Pacific Marine Fisheries Commission
Gov. Palin reappointed Rep. Bryce Edgmon to the Pacific Marine Fisheries Commission. The three-member Pacific Marine Fisheries Commission was created to promote better use of marine resources, shellfish, and finfish. It develops programs for protection and prevention of waste of fisheries.
Edgmon, of Dillingham, represents a district that includes the Aleutian, Pribilof and Shumagin Islands, the Alaska Peninsula, and Bristol Bay — altogether one of most productive commercial fishing regions in the world. He has held seats on the House Special Committee on Fisheries and the Resources Committee, both of which are bodies that regularly scrutinize issues and legislation related to stewardship of the marine environment. Edgmon was appointed to a seat representing a legislator serving on the Resources Committee.
Alaska Board of Forestry
Gov. Palin reappointed Rob Bosworth and Mark Vinsel to the Alaska Board of Forestry. The nine-member board’s mission includes advising the governor on state logging and forestry regulations, promoting cooperative resolution of industry-related issues, recommending areas of forestry research and suggesting improvements to state forestry laws and regulations.
Bosworth, of Juneau, is Southeast Alaska Program director for The Nature Conservancy. He has worked for the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, as a research analyst in the 1970s and deputy commissioner in 2002. Bosworth holds a bachelor’s degree in biology and environmental studies and a master’s degree in resource management from University of California, Santa Cruz. He also received a master’s degree in marine affairs from University of Washington, Institute for Marine Studies — Emphasis on Coastal Resource Management. Bosworth was appointed to a seat representing an environmental organization.
Vinsel, of Juneau, has been executive director of United Fishermen of Alaska since 2004, after serving as the industry advocacy group’s office manager from 2000-04. He served as chairman of the Alaska Commemorative Coin Commission from 2005-08, and chairman of the Alaska Fishing Industry Relief Mission from 2005-07. Vinsel earned a bachelor’s degree in design and industry from San Francisco State University. He was appointed to a seat representing the commercial fishing industry.
UFA: Thank you, Gov. Palin
Gov. Sarah Palin leaves office on Sunday, and the state's largest commercial fishing organization is sending her off with thanks and praise.
Palin, who fishes commercially with husband Todd and their kids at Bristol Bay, deserves credit "for elevating the public’s awareness of fishing family businesses nationwide," United Fishermen of Alaska says in the press release below.
UFA, if you'll recall, endorsed then incumbent Gov. Frank Murkowski in the 2006 Republican primary, which Palin won.
But UFA voiced immediate support for Palin last year after John McCain picked her as his vice presidential running mate.
Here's the press release:
United Fishermen of Alaska
July 24, 2009
United Fishermen thanks Governor Palin for Service and Activism
United Fishermen of Alaska thanks Governor Palin for her service as Alaska’s governor and wishes her well in future endeavors. The state’s largest commercial fishing trade association highlighted the departing governor’s commitment to fisheries habitat, and credited her for elevating the public’s awareness of fishing family businesses nationwide.
“In particular, we appreciated the move of the habitat division back to the Department of Fish and Game, and the response that F&G, Habitat, Natural Resources, and Environmental Conservation have directed to protecting Alaska’s fisheries habitat during her tenure as governor. We look forward to working together to continue this momentum as we transition to the Parnell administration,” said UFA Executive Director Mark Vinsel.
“UFA encourages fishermen and fishing families to participate directly in the public and political process that are decisive elements of the management of our livelihood in fisheries. Nobody has risen higher in the public view to elevate the awareness of commercial fishing, fishing family businesses, and fishing communities," said UFA President Joe Childers.
“The governor has chosen a road less traveled, and we look forward to seeing where that leads. Ultimately the governor has shown that there is no upper limit on what fishing families can achieve in the public arena,” said Childers.
UFA represents 37 Alaska fishing organizations from fisheries throughout the state and its offshore waters, altogether representing the harvesters of more than half of U.S. domestic seafood production.
Palin, who fishes commercially with husband Todd and their kids at Bristol Bay, deserves credit "for elevating the public’s awareness of fishing family businesses nationwide," United Fishermen of Alaska says in the press release below.
UFA, if you'll recall, endorsed then incumbent Gov. Frank Murkowski in the 2006 Republican primary, which Palin won.
But UFA voiced immediate support for Palin last year after John McCain picked her as his vice presidential running mate.
Here's the press release:
United Fishermen of Alaska
July 24, 2009
United Fishermen thanks Governor Palin for Service and Activism
United Fishermen of Alaska thanks Governor Palin for her service as Alaska’s governor and wishes her well in future endeavors. The state’s largest commercial fishing trade association highlighted the departing governor’s commitment to fisheries habitat, and credited her for elevating the public’s awareness of fishing family businesses nationwide.
“In particular, we appreciated the move of the habitat division back to the Department of Fish and Game, and the response that F&G, Habitat, Natural Resources, and Environmental Conservation have directed to protecting Alaska’s fisheries habitat during her tenure as governor. We look forward to working together to continue this momentum as we transition to the Parnell administration,” said UFA Executive Director Mark Vinsel.
“UFA encourages fishermen and fishing families to participate directly in the public and political process that are decisive elements of the management of our livelihood in fisheries. Nobody has risen higher in the public view to elevate the awareness of commercial fishing, fishing family businesses, and fishing communities," said UFA President Joe Childers.
“The governor has chosen a road less traveled, and we look forward to seeing where that leads. Ultimately the governor has shown that there is no upper limit on what fishing families can achieve in the public arena,” said Childers.
UFA represents 37 Alaska fishing organizations from fisheries throughout the state and its offshore waters, altogether representing the harvesters of more than half of U.S. domestic seafood production.
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Palin offers new Board of Fisheries appointee
Gov. Sarah Palin, who leaves office Sunday, has just named Janet Woods, an Interior subsistence fisherman, to the Alaska Board of Fisheries.
This is Palin's second attempt to fill the seat formerly occupied by Bonnie Williams of Fairbanks.
State legislators in April shot down Palin's first choice, Cook Inlet commercial salmon fisherman Brent Johnson.
Here's the press release:
Sarah Palin
Governor
July 22, 2009
Governor Palin Names Woods to Board of Fisheries
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Governor Sarah Palin today announced the appointment of Janet Woods to the Alaska Board of Fisheries.
“I appreciate Janet’s willingness to serve on the Board of Fisheries,” Governor Palin said. “She has a great passion for the resource. I’m confident Janet will work hard to protect the resource and make decisions in the best interest of all Alaskans who rely on our tremendous fisheries.”
Woods, of Fairbanks, has subsistence fished, hunted and trapped in Rampart with her family since the early 1970s. She is currently employed as a pump station administrative assistant with Alyeska Pipeline Service Company and has also worked for the Yukon Flats School District. She attended Alaska Methodist University, Seattle Pacific College and the University of Alaska Fairbanks Distance Delivery Program.
The seven members of the Alaska Board of Fisheries are appointed by the governor to conserve and develop the fishery resources of the state. This involves setting seasons, bag limits, and methods and means for the state’s subsistence, commercial, sport, guided sport and personal use fisheries, and it involves setting policy and direction for the management of the state’s fishery resources.
The board is charged with making allocative decisions, while the Department of Fish and Game is responsible for management based on those decisions. Appointees are subject to legislative confirmation.
This is Palin's second attempt to fill the seat formerly occupied by Bonnie Williams of Fairbanks.
State legislators in April shot down Palin's first choice, Cook Inlet commercial salmon fisherman Brent Johnson.
Here's the press release:
Sarah Palin
Governor
July 22, 2009
Governor Palin Names Woods to Board of Fisheries
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Governor Sarah Palin today announced the appointment of Janet Woods to the Alaska Board of Fisheries.
“I appreciate Janet’s willingness to serve on the Board of Fisheries,” Governor Palin said. “She has a great passion for the resource. I’m confident Janet will work hard to protect the resource and make decisions in the best interest of all Alaskans who rely on our tremendous fisheries.”
Woods, of Fairbanks, has subsistence fished, hunted and trapped in Rampart with her family since the early 1970s. She is currently employed as a pump station administrative assistant with Alyeska Pipeline Service Company and has also worked for the Yukon Flats School District. She attended Alaska Methodist University, Seattle Pacific College and the University of Alaska Fairbanks Distance Delivery Program.
The seven members of the Alaska Board of Fisheries are appointed by the governor to conserve and develop the fishery resources of the state. This involves setting seasons, bag limits, and methods and means for the state’s subsistence, commercial, sport, guided sport and personal use fisheries, and it involves setting policy and direction for the management of the state’s fishery resources.
The board is charged with making allocative decisions, while the Department of Fish and Game is responsible for management based on those decisions. Appointees are subject to legislative confirmation.
Monday, July 20, 2009
Parnell to keep Moller as rural affairs adviser
Sean Parnell
Lieutenant Governor
July 20, 2009
Rural Affairs Adviser John Moller Will Stay on with Parnell
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Lt. Gov. Sean Parnell today announced the retention of Gov. Palin’s rural affairs adviser, John Moller.
“John’s strong community leadership has given him the tools to be an effective advocate for rural Alaska,” said Parnell. “Together we can continue to work hard for Alaska’s rural communities.”
John Moller was born in Unalaska. He is working toward a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Alaska. He’s been a commercial crab fisherman in the Bering Sea for 13 years and has served as general manger of the Aleutian Pribilof Island Community Development Association for 12 years.
Moller also currently serves as staff assistant for the departments of Military and Veterans Affairs and Commerce, Community and Economic Development.
Lieutenant Governor
July 20, 2009
Rural Affairs Adviser John Moller Will Stay on with Parnell
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Lt. Gov. Sean Parnell today announced the retention of Gov. Palin’s rural affairs adviser, John Moller.
“John’s strong community leadership has given him the tools to be an effective advocate for rural Alaska,” said Parnell. “Together we can continue to work hard for Alaska’s rural communities.”
John Moller was born in Unalaska. He is working toward a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Alaska. He’s been a commercial crab fisherman in the Bering Sea for 13 years and has served as general manger of the Aleutian Pribilof Island Community Development Association for 12 years.
Moller also currently serves as staff assistant for the departments of Military and Veterans Affairs and Commerce, Community and Economic Development.
Friday, July 17, 2009
Fuel tax relief to continue?
Lt. Gov. Sean Parnell, who takes over for outgoing Gov. Sarah Palin on July 26, is calling on state legislators to extend the suspension of Alaska's motor fuel taxes, including the 5 cent per gallon levy on marine diesel and gasoline.
Legislators are meeting in special session on Aug. 10 to, among other things, consider overriding a Palin veto.
No indication yet on whether the lawmakers will add the fuel tax issue to their agenda.
The one-year fuel tax suspension now in place is set to expire on Sept. 1 unless legislators extend it.
Legislators are meeting in special session on Aug. 10 to, among other things, consider overriding a Palin veto.
No indication yet on whether the lawmakers will add the fuel tax issue to their agenda.
The one-year fuel tax suspension now in place is set to expire on Sept. 1 unless legislators extend it.
Monday, July 13, 2009
Palin signs legislation on fish data, tanker escorts
Deckboss confesses he's a little baffled as to the exact purpose of Senate Bill 3 cited in the press release below.
I'll endeavor to learn more, time permitting.
July 13, 2009
Governor Palin Signs Senate Bill, Resolution
ANCHORAGE — Governor Sarah Palin today signed Senate Bill 3 and House Joint Resolution 19.
SB 3, sponsored by Senator Donny Olson, requires the Alaska Commercial Fisheries Information Commission to share data with Alaska Regional Development Organizations (ARDORs) at no cost. In the past, the law required them to charge for this service. This information will help ARDOR groups get the latest, most accurate information to help them understand economic trends that could impact local economies, particularly those that rely on fishing.
HJR 19, sponsored by Representative Alan Austerman, recognizes the 20th anniversary of the Exxon Valdez oil spill and puts the Alaska Legislature on record as supporting vessel escorts for any loaded oil tanker using Prince William Sound. Current federal law only requires vessel escorts for single-hulled tankers of 5,000 gross tons or more.
I'll endeavor to learn more, time permitting.
July 13, 2009
Governor Palin Signs Senate Bill, Resolution
ANCHORAGE — Governor Sarah Palin today signed Senate Bill 3 and House Joint Resolution 19.
SB 3, sponsored by Senator Donny Olson, requires the Alaska Commercial Fisheries Information Commission to share data with Alaska Regional Development Organizations (ARDORs) at no cost. In the past, the law required them to charge for this service. This information will help ARDOR groups get the latest, most accurate information to help them understand economic trends that could impact local economies, particularly those that rely on fishing.
HJR 19, sponsored by Representative Alan Austerman, recognizes the 20th anniversary of the Exxon Valdez oil spill and puts the Alaska Legislature on record as supporting vessel escorts for any loaded oil tanker using Prince William Sound. Current federal law only requires vessel escorts for single-hulled tankers of 5,000 gross tons or more.
Friday, July 10, 2009
Peter Pan, Ocean Beauty chiefs keep ASMI seats
Gov. Sarah Palin's office sent this out today:
Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute board of directors
Gov. Palin reappointed Barry Collier and Mark Palmer to the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute board of directors.
Collier, of Edmonds, Wash., has been president and chief executive officer of Seattle-based Peter Pan Seafoods Inc. since 1997, and vice president of administrative operations from 1989-97. His career also includes service as administrative assistant, then president of the Pacific Seafood Processors Association from 1985-89, two years as executive director of the North Pacific Fishing Vessel Owners’ Association, and two years as executive manager of the Purse Seine Vessel Owners’ Association. Collier earned a bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of Puget Sound in 1978. He has served on the ASMI board since 2004, and was reappointed to a seat representing large seafood processors.
Palmer, of Fall City, Wash., has been president and chief executive officer of Ocean Beauty Seafoods Inc. since 2005, and has been with the firm since 1984 in various sales and management positions. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Boise State University. He has served on the ASMI board since 2004 and is currently the chair. He was reappointed to a seat representing large seafood processors.
Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute board of directors
Gov. Palin reappointed Barry Collier and Mark Palmer to the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute board of directors.
Collier, of Edmonds, Wash., has been president and chief executive officer of Seattle-based Peter Pan Seafoods Inc. since 1997, and vice president of administrative operations from 1989-97. His career also includes service as administrative assistant, then president of the Pacific Seafood Processors Association from 1985-89, two years as executive director of the North Pacific Fishing Vessel Owners’ Association, and two years as executive manager of the Purse Seine Vessel Owners’ Association. Collier earned a bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of Puget Sound in 1978. He has served on the ASMI board since 2004, and was reappointed to a seat representing large seafood processors.
Palmer, of Fall City, Wash., has been president and chief executive officer of Ocean Beauty Seafoods Inc. since 2005, and has been with the firm since 1984 in various sales and management positions. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Boise State University. He has served on the ASMI board since 2004 and is currently the chair. He was reappointed to a seat representing large seafood processors.
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Palin's gone fishin'
Looks like Sarah Palin, who shocked the nation last week in saying she'll step down as governor on July 26, is headed out to the family's setnet site near Dillingham to help harvest Bristol Bay salmon.
Palin disclosed her fishing plans in this series of "tweets" she sent in recent hours via Twitter:
AKGovSarahPalin Grateful Todd left fishing grnds to join me this wkend; but now he's back slaying salmon & working the kids @ the site; anxious to join 'em!
about 9 hours ago from TwitterBerry
AKGovSarahPalin As has been the case for decades, family is commercial fishing in Bristol Bay-I look forward to joining the work crew for 1 day picking fish
about 9 hours ago from TwitterBerry
AKGovSarahPalin Attached is my "thank you" sent yesterday to express gratitude, & smack down lies at same time http://tinyurl.com/q28wl5
about 11 hours ago from web
AKGovSarahPalin Trying to keep up w/getting truth to u, like proof there's no "FBI scandal", here's link http://tinyurl.com/nzlae8 Thanks, AK!
about 12 hours ago from web
AKGovSarahPalin so I'll make attempt to keep up w/attaching corrected info. I head 2 West AK villages today, look forward to their busy comm fish activity!
about 15 hours ago from TwitterBerry
AKGovSarahPalin Critics are spinning, so hang in there as they feed false info on the right decision made as I enter last yr in office to not run again....
about 15 hours ago from TwitterBerry
Palin disclosed her fishing plans in this series of "tweets" she sent in recent hours via Twitter:
AKGovSarahPalin Grateful Todd left fishing grnds to join me this wkend; but now he's back slaying salmon & working the kids @ the site; anxious to join 'em!
about 9 hours ago from TwitterBerry
AKGovSarahPalin As has been the case for decades, family is commercial fishing in Bristol Bay-I look forward to joining the work crew for 1 day picking fish
about 9 hours ago from TwitterBerry
AKGovSarahPalin Attached is my "thank you" sent yesterday to express gratitude, & smack down lies at same time http://tinyurl.com/q28wl5
about 11 hours ago from web
AKGovSarahPalin Trying to keep up w/getting truth to u, like proof there's no "FBI scandal", here's link http://tinyurl.com/nzlae8 Thanks, AK!
about 12 hours ago from web
AKGovSarahPalin so I'll make attempt to keep up w/attaching corrected info. I head 2 West AK villages today, look forward to their busy comm fish activity!
about 15 hours ago from TwitterBerry
AKGovSarahPalin Critics are spinning, so hang in there as they feed false info on the right decision made as I enter last yr in office to not run again....
about 15 hours ago from TwitterBerry
Friday, July 3, 2009
Palin to leave office by end of July
Here's the official press release from the governor's office:
Governor Palin announces no second term
No lame duck session either
ANCHORAGE, Alaska, July 3, 2009 — Governor Sarah Palin announced today that she will not seek a second term as Governor of the State of Alaska and will relegate the power of governor to Lieutenant Governor Sean Parnell in order to serve Alaska’s best interests. Lieutenant General Craig Campbell will move into Parnell’s current role.
“People who know me know that besides faith and family, nothing's more important to me than our beloved Alaska,” said Governor Palin. “Serving her people is the greatest honor I could imagine.”
Standing outside her home in Wasilla, Alaska, Governor Palin reflected upon some of the administration’s accomplishments for Alaska as she approaches her final year in office.
“I am determined to take the right path for Alaska even though it is not the easiest path,” said Governor Palin after the announcement. “Once I decided not to run for re-election, I also felt that to embrace the conventional ‘Lame Duck’ status in this particular climate would just be another dose of ‘politics as usual,’ something I campaigned against and will always oppose. It is my duty to always protect our great state. With that in mind, my family and I determined that it is best to make a difference this summer, and I am willing to change things, so that this administration, with its positive agenda, its accomplishments, and its successful road to an incredible future, can continue without interruption and with great administrative and legislative success. I look forward to helping others — to fight for our state and our country, and campaign for those who believe in smaller government, free enterprise, strong national security, support for our troops, and energy independence.”
The transfer of power will occur following the Governor’s picnic in Fairbanks on July 26. At that point in time, Lieutenant Governor Sean Parnell will be sworn in and Lieutenant General Craig Campbell will assume his role as Lieutenant Governor.
Governor Palin will spend July 4th in Juneau.
Governor Palin announces no second term
No lame duck session either
ANCHORAGE, Alaska, July 3, 2009 — Governor Sarah Palin announced today that she will not seek a second term as Governor of the State of Alaska and will relegate the power of governor to Lieutenant Governor Sean Parnell in order to serve Alaska’s best interests. Lieutenant General Craig Campbell will move into Parnell’s current role.
“People who know me know that besides faith and family, nothing's more important to me than our beloved Alaska,” said Governor Palin. “Serving her people is the greatest honor I could imagine.”
Standing outside her home in Wasilla, Alaska, Governor Palin reflected upon some of the administration’s accomplishments for Alaska as she approaches her final year in office.
“I am determined to take the right path for Alaska even though it is not the easiest path,” said Governor Palin after the announcement. “Once I decided not to run for re-election, I also felt that to embrace the conventional ‘Lame Duck’ status in this particular climate would just be another dose of ‘politics as usual,’ something I campaigned against and will always oppose. It is my duty to always protect our great state. With that in mind, my family and I determined that it is best to make a difference this summer, and I am willing to change things, so that this administration, with its positive agenda, its accomplishments, and its successful road to an incredible future, can continue without interruption and with great administrative and legislative success. I look forward to helping others — to fight for our state and our country, and campaign for those who believe in smaller government, free enterprise, strong national security, support for our troops, and energy independence.”
The transfer of power will occur following the Governor’s picnic in Fairbanks on July 26. At that point in time, Lieutenant Governor Sean Parnell will be sworn in and Lieutenant General Craig Campbell will assume his role as Lieutenant Governor.
Governor Palin will spend July 4th in Juneau.
Palin to step aside as governor
CNN just posted this lead on its Web site:
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin announced Friday she would not seek a second term and would soon step down as governor.
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin announced Friday she would not seek a second term and would soon step down as governor.
Monday, June 15, 2009
New Permanent Fund board member knows fish
Gov. Sarah Palin today named a new person to the Alaska Permanent Fund board of trustees, and he's someone well known in commercial fishing circles.
Steve Rieger is a management and finance consultant in Anchorage.
He's worked extensively in the past with Norton Sound Economic Development Corp., which is engaged in lucrative Bering Sea fisheries as one of the state's six Community Development Quota companies.
The Permanent Fund is Alaska's oil wealth savings account. Now worth $31 billion, the fund is invested in stocks, bonds and real estate, with the six-member board of trustees acting as overseer.
Here's the governor's press release.
Steve Rieger is a management and finance consultant in Anchorage.
He's worked extensively in the past with Norton Sound Economic Development Corp., which is engaged in lucrative Bering Sea fisheries as one of the state's six Community Development Quota companies.
The Permanent Fund is Alaska's oil wealth savings account. Now worth $31 billion, the fund is invested in stocks, bonds and real estate, with the six-member board of trustees acting as overseer.
Here's the governor's press release.
Friday, May 29, 2009
Winther to stay on state development board
Gov. Sarah Palin today named a bunch more people to various state boards, and this was part of the press release:
Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority
Governor Palin reappointed John R. Winther to the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority (AIDEA) board of directors.
Winther, of Petersburg, has been a commercial fisherman and businessman in Alaska for more than 40 years. A lifelong Alaskan, he is currently managing partner of Petersburg-based Prowler Fisheries, and owns a Bering Sea crab fishing vessel. He served as director of Icicle Seafoods from 1980-92 and also served on the North Pacific Fishery Management Council from 1983-89. Winther is a founder of Winstar Petroleum and Ultrastar Exploration, both Alaskan-owned independent oil companies with leases on the North Slope.
Winther has served on the authority board since 2003.
The five-member board leads the authority, charged with promoting economic growth and diversification by providing financing for industry, manufacturing, power transmission interties, and export and business enterprises in Alaska. Some of its high-profile projects include the port facilities for the Red Dog zinc mine, the Healy Clean Coal Project, the Anchorage Federal Express aircraft maintenance facility and the Ketchikan Shipyard.
Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority
Governor Palin reappointed John R. Winther to the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority (AIDEA) board of directors.
Winther, of Petersburg, has been a commercial fisherman and businessman in Alaska for more than 40 years. A lifelong Alaskan, he is currently managing partner of Petersburg-based Prowler Fisheries, and owns a Bering Sea crab fishing vessel. He served as director of Icicle Seafoods from 1980-92 and also served on the North Pacific Fishery Management Council from 1983-89. Winther is a founder of Winstar Petroleum and Ultrastar Exploration, both Alaskan-owned independent oil companies with leases on the North Slope.
Winther has served on the authority board since 2003.
The five-member board leads the authority, charged with promoting economic growth and diversification by providing financing for industry, manufacturing, power transmission interties, and export and business enterprises in Alaska. Some of its high-profile projects include the port facilities for the Red Dog zinc mine, the Healy Clean Coal Project, the Anchorage Federal Express aircraft maintenance facility and the Ketchikan Shipyard.
Zine scene: Pebble and Palin
The June issue of Outside magazine has a big feature on how some people perceive the proposed Pebble copper and gold mine as a potential threat to salmon-rich Bristol Bay.
"Get ready for the fiercest wilderness rumble since ANWR," a headline declares.
Sorry, I don't have a link to the article for you.
Elsewhere, The New Yorker has an article titled "Fish Out of Water" about a recent Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute event in the Big Apple.
Gov. Sarah Palin was supposed to attend but had to divert, sending husband Todd instead.
Todd, a Bristol Bay setnetter, was "the biggest fish in the room," the article says.
The article quotes, among other Alaskans, ASMI board member Kevin Adams and Kodiak seiner Bruce Schactler.
"Get ready for the fiercest wilderness rumble since ANWR," a headline declares.
Sorry, I don't have a link to the article for you.
Elsewhere, The New Yorker has an article titled "Fish Out of Water" about a recent Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute event in the Big Apple.
Gov. Sarah Palin was supposed to attend but had to divert, sending husband Todd instead.
Todd, a Bristol Bay setnetter, was "the biggest fish in the room," the article says.
The article quotes, among other Alaskans, ASMI board member Kevin Adams and Kodiak seiner Bruce Schactler.
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Of note
Gov. Sarah Palin yesterday made a slew of appointments to various state boards, and this was part of the press release:
Fishermen’s Fund Advisory and Appeals Council
Governor Palin reappointed Larry Bartman to the Fishermen’s Fund Advisory and Appeals Council.
The six-member council consults with the commissioner of the Department of Labor and Workforce Development regarding appeals filed concerning the care of Alaska licensed commercial fishermen who have been injured while fishing in Alaska. The council also oversees the administration of the Fishermen’s Fund, which uses a portion of commercial fishing licenses and permit fees to fund medical care and benefits for injured commercial fishermen.
Bartman, of Manokotak, is a technology liaison with the Southwest Region School District in Dillingham and since 1978 has been a commercial driftnet and setnet fisherman in Bristol Bay. He holds a bachelor’s degree in education and worked as a middle school math and science teacher in New Stuyahok, Mentasta Lake and Point Hope.
He was reappointed to a seat representing District 4, covering the waters west of the Alaska Peninsula to Cape Newenham, including Bristol Bay.
Fishermen’s Fund Advisory and Appeals Council
Governor Palin reappointed Larry Bartman to the Fishermen’s Fund Advisory and Appeals Council.
The six-member council consults with the commissioner of the Department of Labor and Workforce Development regarding appeals filed concerning the care of Alaska licensed commercial fishermen who have been injured while fishing in Alaska. The council also oversees the administration of the Fishermen’s Fund, which uses a portion of commercial fishing licenses and permit fees to fund medical care and benefits for injured commercial fishermen.
Bartman, of Manokotak, is a technology liaison with the Southwest Region School District in Dillingham and since 1978 has been a commercial driftnet and setnet fisherman in Bristol Bay. He holds a bachelor’s degree in education and worked as a middle school math and science teacher in New Stuyahok, Mentasta Lake and Point Hope.
He was reappointed to a seat representing District 4, covering the waters west of the Alaska Peninsula to Cape Newenham, including Bristol Bay.
Monday, May 11, 2009
Sarah, salmon and world hunger
Here's a New York Times blog item about Gov. Sarah Palin's nonappearance Friday at a Big Apple function touting Alaska canned salmon as international food aid.
The writer, Kim Severson, is a former reporter and editor at the Anchorage Daily News.
The writer, Kim Severson, is a former reporter and editor at the Anchorage Daily News.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Battle over Brent Johnson
Down in Juneau, the House Resources Committee is scheduled to meet at 1 p.m. tomorrow to consider Gov. Sarah Palin's appointments to the Board of Fisheries.
All the hubbub is over one Brent Johnson.
The idea of a Cook Inlet commercial salmon fisherman taking a spot on the seven-member board has sportfishermen in a lather.
An outfit called the Cook Inlet Sportfishing Caucus ran a half-page ad in the sports section of Sunday's Anchorage Daily News urging people to tell their legislators to vote against Johnson's appointment.
The ad features a big fish labeled "Commercial" gobbling up a minnow labeled "Sport."
The ad has three names on the bottom: Phil Cutler, Bruce Knowles and Bob Penney.
On Monday the "friends of Brent Johnson" ran their own quarter-page ad saying in part: "We believe that you will find Brent a very real guy, a regular Alaskan open to your ideas, beliefs and wishes."
People tell me this appointment is so hot that someone is paying for a telephone survey to drum up opposition to Johnson.
Yep, it's always a brawl between the commercial and sport guys in Cook Inlet, isn't it?
The Legislature is scheduled to vote on the appointment Thursday. Let's see if Johnson survives.
All the hubbub is over one Brent Johnson.
The idea of a Cook Inlet commercial salmon fisherman taking a spot on the seven-member board has sportfishermen in a lather.
An outfit called the Cook Inlet Sportfishing Caucus ran a half-page ad in the sports section of Sunday's Anchorage Daily News urging people to tell their legislators to vote against Johnson's appointment.
The ad features a big fish labeled "Commercial" gobbling up a minnow labeled "Sport."
The ad has three names on the bottom: Phil Cutler, Bruce Knowles and Bob Penney.
On Monday the "friends of Brent Johnson" ran their own quarter-page ad saying in part: "We believe that you will find Brent a very real guy, a regular Alaskan open to your ideas, beliefs and wishes."
People tell me this appointment is so hot that someone is paying for a telephone survey to drum up opposition to Johnson.
Yep, it's always a brawl between the commercial and sport guys in Cook Inlet, isn't it?
The Legislature is scheduled to vote on the appointment Thursday. Let's see if Johnson survives.
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