DeLena Johnson

DeLena Johnson lives in Palmer, Alaska. Johnson graduated from Susistna Valley High School in 1981. She earned an associate degree in electronics from Matanuska-Susitna College and a bachelor's degree in mathematics from the University of Alaska. Her career experience includes starting her own property development company. Johnson served as president of the Palmer Museum of History and Arts. She was elected mayor of the City of Palmer and president of the Alaska Conference of Mayors.[2][3]

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Johnson's campaign website highlighted the following issues:

Spending Cuts

We must reverse the unsustainable budget growth of the past decade. We will bring general spending back to a level that can be reasonably maintained. As Mayor of Palmer I oversaw significant growth in our local economy, while holding a hard line on taxes and expansion of pensions. I enacted responsible budgetary policies that reined in spending and simultaneously gave our local businesses the room they needed to grow. This type of commitment to viable financial practices is what is needed right now in our State Legislature.

Support oil exploration

The expansion of Alaska’s oil production and exploration ventures is a top priority. I want to create an investment climate that provides certainty and stability for continued success in statewide oil and gas activities. I support the in-state oil refining industry and the progression of the Alaska LNG pipeline.

Reducing Regulation

In Palmer, I have left a legacy of private economic development. The growth of small businesses and expanding professional services in our downtown area alone is a clear example of success. We achieved this success by holding the line on taxes, policies that dampened private sector growth and working towards a streamlined, efficient, and pro-business regulatory system. Alaskan businesses must be allowed to fulfill their potential in fueling our economy.

Education

Alaska has a tradition of supporting the right of a parent to choose how and where their children are educated. I have seen firsthand the benefit of school-choice with my own children.

I also firmly support the University of Alaska as one of Alaska’s strongest resources in educating our next generation of workers and as an important network for growth in research and technology. During this time of shrinking revenues, it is so important that we invest in our education system, instead of limiting it.

Pro-Life and Pro-Family

As a mother and a mayor, my strong christian foundation has always played a part in how I have done things. I have instilled my children with faith-driven values, and I have led with a commitment to the tenants of my beliefs. It is because of my faith that I can proudly say, I believe in the sanctity of life and I believe in Alaskan families. I will defend a baby’s right to life, and I will let nothing encroach on the bedrock of the Alaskan lifestyle: our families.[12]

—Delena Johnson, [13]