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“All political power is inherent in the people. All government originates with the people, is founded upon their will only, and is instituted solely for the good of the people as a whole.” – The Constitution of the State of Alaska, January 3, 1959

The 34th Legislature 1st Regular Session begins January 21, 2025.

Congressional and legislative actions are of particular importance to KPBSD given the amount of funding they provide, and potential impact upon instruction and instructional support.

The KPBSD Board of Education Information Committee is charged with working with district administration to track legislation, report to the Board on legislation, provide testimony when appropriate, and lobby legislators individually as warranted.

Kenai Peninsula Legislators

KPBSD Legislative Priorities

KPBSD Budget Timeline

KPBSD Legislator Communications

KPBSD Flyers and Information for the Public

Links

Legislative Information Office (LIO)  

LIO mission is “to provide Alaskans with the objective information they need to make informed decisions about public policy choices confronting the legislature and to provide legislators with open lines of communication with Alaskans.” Connect with Alaska LIO on Facebook and on Follow Alaska LIO on Twitter.

To give public testimony during a committee hearing for the Alaska State Legislature use the following numbers: 

  • Juneau prefix phones (907) 586-9085
  • Anchorage prefix phones (907) 563-9085
  • Elsewhere 844-586-9085

Kindly note that the toll-free number cannot be used by any Juneau or Anchorage cell phone, regardless of where the cell phone is physically located. The local numbers will still work for callers from these cell phones.

To see the list of upcoming hearings, go to the Alaska Legislature’s website:  http://w3.akleg.gov/index.php#tab2

Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly Members

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KPBSD Legislators

Senator Jessie Bjorkman, District D, 2024-2025: Member of: TBD
Senator.Jesse.Bjorkman@akleg.gov, 907-465-2828
Schools: Aurora Borealis Charter, Cooper Landing School, Hope School, Kaleidoscope Charter, K-Beach Elementary, Kenai Alternative, Kenai Central High, Kenai Middle, Marathon School, Moose Pass School, Mountain View Elementary, Nikiski Middle-High, Nikiski North Star Elementary, River City Academy, Skyview Middle, Soldotna Elementary, Soldotna High, Soldotna Prep, Soldotna Montessori, Sterling Elementary, Connections Homeschool Program

Senator Lyman Hoffman, District S, 2024-2025: Member of: TBD
Senator.Lyman.Hoffman@akleg.gov, 907-465-4453
Schools: Tebughna School, Connections Homeschool Program

Senator Gary Stevens, District C, 2025-2026: Member of: TBD
Senator.Gary.Stevens@akleg.gov, 907-465-4925 
Schools: Chapman School, Fireweed Academy Charter, Homer Flex, Homer High, Homer Middle, Kachemak-Selo, McNeil Canyon Elementary, Nanwalek School, Nikolaevsk, Ninilchik, Paul Banks Elementary, Port Graham School, Razdolna, Seward Elementary, Seward High, Seward Middle, Susan B. English, Tustumena Elementary, Voznesenka, West Homer Elementary, Connections Homeschool Program.

Representative Bryce Edgmon, District 37, 2024-2025: Member of: TBD
Representative.Bryce.Edgmon@akleg.gov, 907-465-4451
Schools: Tebughna School, Connections Homeschool Program.

Representative Bill Elam, District 8, 2024-2025: Member-elect (assumes office January 21, 2025) of: TBD
Representative.Bill.Elam@akleg.gov
Schools: Cooper Landing School, Hope School, Moose Pass School, Nikiski Middle-High, Nikiski North Star Elementary, Sterling Elementary, Connections Homeschool Program.

Representative Justin Ruffridge, District 7, 2024-2025: Member of: TBD
Representative.Justin.Ruffridge@akleg.gov, 907-465-2693
Schools: Aurora Borealis Charter, Kaleidoscope Charter, K-Beach Elementary, Kenai Alternative, Kenai Central High, Kenai Middle School, Marathon School, Mountain View Elementary, Redoubt Elementary, River City Academy, Skyview Middle School, Soldotna Elementary, Soldotna High, Soldotna Montessori, Connections Homeschool Program.

Representative Louise Stutes, District 5, 2024-2025: Member of: TBD
Representative.Louise.Stutes@akleg.gov, 907-465-2487 
Schools: Seward Elementary, Seward High, Seward Middle, Connections Homeschool Program
https://www.facebook.com/RepLouiseStutes/

Representative Sarah Vance, District 6, 2024-2025: Member of: TBD
Representative.Sarah.Vance@akleg.gov, 907-465-2689
Schools: Chapman, Fireweed Academy Charter, Homer Flex, Homer High, Homer Middle, Kachemak Selo, McNeil Canyon, Nanwalek School, Nikolaevsk, Ninilchik, Paul Banks Elementary, Port Graham School, Razdolna, Susan B. English, Tustumena, Voznesenka, West Homer Elementary, Connections Homeschool Program

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