Hank Kroll

Kroll was born in Seldovia, Alaska, in 1944. He attended Sheldon Jackson Jr. College, the University of Alaska, and the University of Corpus Christi, Texas. He completed hazmat and incident command training in Valdez. His professional experience includes working as a fisherman, motivational speaker, and a writer.[1][2]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am Alaska Gubernatorial Candidate Henry Kroll, Author of 12 books. I was born in Seldovia, fished king crab 22 years and salmon for 74 years. My websites are: www.HenryKroll.com and www.HankKroll.com. Address: 26571 Heavy Down Drive, Soldotna, Alaska 99669

At age ten, I flew in the front seat of a Supercub from Seldovia, Alaska to Orlando, Florida. Since then, I have owned four planes and flew my father's helicopter. We homesteaded the remote Tuxedni Bay and still fish salmon set-net sites in Tuxedni Bay. A Google search of my book, COSMOLOGICAL ICE AGES, is being read in Japan, Indonesia, China and Europe. My latest book, ALIEN KINGS OF EARTH, will be available on Amazon soon.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

This state cannot afford to manage all the wildlife because of its vast land area. We need to work with tribal governments to manage wildlife on their own lands. I personally think that we need to cut back the number of subsistence salmon per day Alaska residents are allowed to take to four fish per day. I would consult with Fish and Wildlife and the Board of Fish to work out a solution so that all can be happy. Tribes domiciled along the Yukon and other large rivers using fish wheels and gill nets for subsistence should use common sense and be regulated by the Tribes with advisory input only from Fish and Game.

Tribal leaders know more about their land and resources than any government agent. I have advised tribal leaders about this.Our roads are in bad shape and four million tourists came to Alaska this year. We have traffic jams in Soldotna and other cities and there is no way to repair the roads. We nee billions of federal dollars and alternate routs to maintain our roads. The solution to balancing our outrageous budget and saving our wildlife, waters and lands is to charge people entering Alaska with vehicles $50 per day. Motor cycles may be charged less.

This visitor fee will insure that the right class people entering Alaska will not become a burden on our prison systems and other infrastructure. If they can prove that they have jobs waiting here then wave the fee and let them in. If they have Alaska driver’s licenses, let them in for free.The State of Alaska owns 1,999 buildings. It has been deferring the maintenance on all those buildings with a current maintenance shortfall of $723,800,000.00. That is seven hundred twenty-three million eight hundred thousand dollars. That is almost three-quarters of a billion dollars. I used AI to calculate the total yearly maintenance for 2000 office buildings in Alaska and it is approximately 200-million dollar a year. In a couple years the heating systems will fail, the roofs of fire stations, police stations office buildings will start leaking. The only solution is to sell half of the buildings to the private sector at cost. If we need office space, rent some offices at $1,500 per month and put the money in the General Fund.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

A. The Flint Hills oil refinery at North Pole was shut down in 2017. The hydrocracker and other equipment was sold to Russia. The refinery at Nikiski only produces jet fuel. Five years from now we need an oil refinery near the rail belt or Glen Allen. At the present time we are shipping our crude oil to Anacortes, Washington and barging gasoline and diesel back to Alaska is insane. Alaskans cannot afford to pay $5.00 a gallon for gasoline.

B. Ten years from now we need to export barley and other hardy grains like Kenrza to Russia and Oriental markets. There is currently a loading facility in Seward and a grain silo in Valdez.

C. We need to finish the road to Nome that was surveyed in 1948. Increase trade with Russia.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I met and shook hands with Alaska's first Governor, Bill Egan. My father knew him when he was sixteen years old. I thought he was the best Governor.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

As a licensed boat Captain, I am sworn to uphold the highest degree of honesty and integrity. Alaska is listed on Google as the most corrupt state.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Honesty and integrity are the core responsibilities. Read my book: MAKE ALASKA GREAT AGAIN.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I want to finish the road to Nome that was surveyed in 1948. This would allow Alaskan farmers to export barley and beer to Russia, as well as other grains like Kernza that has twice the protien as wheat.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

I cooked 5000 king crabs every day for Pacific Peral.

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

I survived freak waves and 100-foot seas crossing the Gulf of Alaska, where my 76-foot tug Mary M would slide in reverse down each wave sixteen to twenty feet while the big Cat diesel was full speed in forward gear. WE did that for eight hours, and it was the most frightening thing. I had several brown bear encounters, but that was nothing compared to an 80-knot sustained wind in the Gulf of Alaska.

Governors have many responsibilities, which vary from state to state. Which of those do you personally consider the most important in your state?

The Executive branch is responsible for 17,000 employees. Some are only working three to four hours a day and spend a lot of time on the golf course.

In most states, governors have the power to make line-item vetoes. If that is true in your state, what would be your philosophy for how and when to use this power?

Legislators are voted into office to put forth bills for their constituents. Our state has a limited budget and cannot please everyone. We are behind on dividend payments billions of dollars. I believe we have to sell a third of the office buildings and deed others over to the University of Alaska because we cannot keep up with the maintenance. If we cut a lot of the pork, we could pay what we owe.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Native corporations, Truckers Union, Employees Unions.