Opinion: Solve Alaska’s budget problem with a lower PFD

Opinion: Solve Alaska’s budget problem with a lower PFD

$400 per person.

We in Southeast Alaska and the Aleutian Islands should not have to fight to keep our transportation via the Alaska Marine Highway System.

[Opinion: Collect tolls on state highways to save ferry system]

A governor who loves Outside support from his brother, the Koch brothers and the out of state budget director means he can’t think for Alaskans, but is told what to do by those with special interests.

[Economist predicts thousands of job losses under Dunleavy budget]

I, along with many others, know how to solve this entire budget issue. Give each eligible person a $400 PFD and we would be able to save our ferry system, schools/universities, health care, etc.

Problem solved.

Janet Kussart,

Juneau


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