District 11 Newsletter

District 11 now has a newsletter. The first edition was published yesterday after the completion of the district convention. The newsletter will keep you up on what's happening with the District and what's happening in state politics.

Del Moss, our treasurer is in Juneau with his wife, Rynnieva. Rynnieva is House Majority Aide for Majority Leader, Representative John Coghill. They will keep us posted on what is happening in Juneau as the legislature works on the operating and capital budget for FY '07, addresses new taxation for oil and gas, gasline negotiations, and tackles perennial problems of growing government, PERS/TRS, workers comp, and creating a diverse economy.

If you would like to receive the newsletter, email your request to rynnieva@hotmail.com

The picture to the left is a recent sunrise in Juneau. Picture taken by Rynnieva Moss.

District 11 Holds Convention

District 11 held its district convention yesterday, electing new officers and nominating delegates to the state convention.

Todd Larkin is the new district chair while Mike Prax stayed in the leadership of the district as vice-chair. Todd got involved in Alaska politics several years ago at the borough level with FACT, then worked for Representative Jim Holm as a legislative aide in 2003.

Todd has been an activist voice in reducing government regulation of the everyday lives of Alaskans and was instrumental in significantly changing the face of HB 81 which regulates sole proprietors that are handymen.

Aino Welch was elected secretary. She recently was appointed by the executive committee to replace Debbie Vance who resigned to focus on her sons education and her work with the Civil Air Patrol.

Del Moss continues in his seat as treasurer.

The Alaska Republican Party State Convention will be held in Fairbanks on April 7th - 9th at the Westmark Hotel.

2006 Officers and contact information:

Chairman Todd Larkin

rtlarkin@acsalaska.net 490-8633

Vice-Chair Mike Prax

mprax@acsalaska.com 488-2400

Secretary Aino Welch

rep-akpolarmom@hotmail.com 488-5834

Treasure Del Moss

delmoss17@hotmail.com 488-6583

Bonus Vote Jeannette James

jeannettejames@gci.net 488-9339

If you would like to attend the state convention as a delegate contact Todd Larkin or Mike Prax or Aino Welch ASAP!!!!!!!!!!!!