Pepper McFarland

Pepper McFarland's career experience includes working as a high school teacher.[1]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

As a resident of district 33 for 16 years I have watched my opponent vote the party line. I got tired of waiting for someone who represents my values to run, so I’m running. North Pole deserves a reasonable choice. I am that choice.

I have been voting undeclared all my voting life because I don’t belong in any of the boxes. I am fiscally conservative - let’s not spend taxpayers money unless we know exactly who it’s going to help and have some form of accountability - but socially, I’m more concerned about how we care for people - we need to support elders, veterans and children. By picking a box I signal that I am subscribing to all that that box subscribes to, and I don’t. I think independently, and make decisions on my values and if elected I will take your values into account as well.

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?

Provide a quality education for all students through funding, create a system to attract and retain quality educators, and better define a high school graduate through required courses for all Alaskan students.Focus on multiple sources of energy to bring down costs for Alaskan families and businesses.Stop relying on the price of oil to fund our state. Utilize multiple sources of income to fund government and get us back to a full PFD.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Education - I am a veteran teacher and I've seen, from the inside, the needs and the issues.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

So far,

Alaska State Employees Association/AFSCME Local 52

Fairbanks Central Labor Council/ AFL CIO

Alaska Public Employees Association APEA/AFT