Kenny Karl Skaflestad

Skaflestad served as mayor and city councilmember of Hoonah, Alaska.[1]

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I am a Republican. This I is because I share philosophies whereby our society is better when the individual citizen is at the epicenter and collective government is subordinate to the interests and values of the individual. I am a strong advocate for our democratic processes and believe that opposing philosophies are inherent as well as essential to the equilibrium of this republic. For this and other reasons, I maintain a centrist stance within the Conservative spectrum. I give great weight to common sense and honesty. I see less importance in 'correctness' and 'popularism'.

Once elected, my primary goals will be:

1. [a] Distinguish the Permanent Fund Dividend as being previously formulated to, in part, belong to qualifying and individual Alaskans; and deliver their portion directly to those individuals as formulated. [b] Provide adequate resources so that collective government shall deliver that for which it was constitutionally derived.

2. Promote private sector confidence builders, thereby stimulating economic opportunities for individuals.

3. Provide transparency and public awareness of government processes, thereby assuring an informed and true voice by the people.

4. Secure and appropriate adequate resources toward education and public safety as co-equal catalysts for community strength.

My list of goals is lengthy and the associated issues are complex. Above, are but a few general areas where my influence will draw a more direct approach to some of the most crucial ends.

As a born and raised Alaskan, I have long admired Alaska governors, William (Bill) Egan and Walter J Hickell. These statesmen, each in their own way, represented the true spirit of our Great State. They did so from opposing sides of the political aisle. This true spirit of Alaska, would be difficult for me to translate in this text. It exists, however, in such a way that I (and many others) know when it is prevalent in the room. We also recognize when it is not there. Yes, I recognize the Alaskan Frontier Spirit which arguably produced one of the finest constitutions anywhere and then fueled pursuit of its provisions with a zeal unmatched. For instance, Mr. Egan was instrumental during the statehood process and rarely failed to recognize a face or a name throughout all regions of our State. Mr. Hickell, a successful entrepreneur, later devoted himself to public service and dreamed of prosperity for Alaska that included every individual here and those soon to be.

Today's challenges require a particular blend much different then any other period. While a cognizance of our State and National constitutions is important, a thorough grasp of Alaskan history and geopolitical structure is crucial. Our government officials must commit to bringing these tools to the now in such a fashion as to deliver credence to conflicted, yet well substantiated points of view. We are very challenged to negotiate and influence with the aforementioned Alaskan Spirit at heart. Never has our State been more impregnated with philosophies and influences from our neighboring colonies (48 states). Much of this is fortuitous and fits well enough. More of it though, needs to be set against the uniqueness of Alaska and summarily dismissed as fruitless ideology.

Alaska is geographically monstrous and those living within her boundaries need access to her raw and refined resources. Certainly, as resident stewards of the environments she lays within, we must access with cautious aggression. Policies, systems and processes which assure we don't inflict more damage then produce long prosperity, must be constantly revised and adhered to. This is at the crux of many issues at State government. Those elected to develop and ratify associated policy need emanate their whole and inclusive nature forthrightly. Their individual risk of falling from “correctness” and perhaps longevity in office, must be a distant second to gaining consensus, unity and accomplishment. Individual courage and leadership must abound within our Capitol and throughout our State. With these ends, we will see an Alaska where the plight and success of individual Alaskans is paramount and a more sound government is in support of that summation.

If I were to leave a legacy, it would be as a soldier of the Alaskan Spirit, as instinctively known to many as the source, beginning and forever of the State of Alaska herself.[2]

—Kenny Karl Skaflestad[1]