Achievements

I ran and won in 2020 with a clear and positive vision. Business, not government is the backbone of our prosperity. To enable commerce and improve the condition of our people, we need to become much more efficient and effective in the delivery of core services.

So, did I "Walk my Talk"? Yes! Here's what I did in my first term:

Government Efficiency

Passed HB 187, a cost reduction bill through the House and senate, unanimously

https://www.akleg.gov/basis/Bill/Detail/32?Root=hb%20187

Created and sponsored the first truly functional constitutional spending cap for Alaska. Built to grow Alaska's private sector

https://www.akleg.gov/basis/Bill/Detail/32?Root=HJR%2023 https://www.akleg.gov/basis/Bill/Detail/32?Root=HB%20258

Created and sponsored much needed performance management reforms to our AS 37.07 Executive Budget Act

https://www.akleg.gov/basis/Bill/Detail/32?Root=HB%20376

Cosponsored/championed the combination of two duplicative departments through SB 21 so EMT's/Paramedics now only need to deal with one department

https://www.akleg.gov/basis/Bill/Detail/32?Root=sb%2021

Government Accountability

Created system for LB&A committee to begin to focus upon resolution of top level, critical audit findings. Reducing the count of open findings and resolving high profile findings that had previously persisted as unresolved issues

https://www.akleg.gov/basis/get_documents.asp?session=32&docid=67479

Promoted accountability and transparency through cosponsoring and championing SB 25 which created a thorough, cost-effective "online checkbook"

https://www.akleg.gov/basis/Bill/Detail/32?Root=sb%2025

Infrastructure

Rewrote HB-63, redefining the roles and responsibilities for performance management and oversight of the Alaska Marine Highway System

https://www.akleg.gov/basis/Bill/Detail/32?Root=hb%2063

Helped in a final push by the Anchorage Delegation to deliver critical funding for rebuilding the Port of Alaska

https://www.akleg.gov/PDF/32/A/HB0281-S039.PDF

Created and spearheaded a program to onboard community councils and others with the processes for obtaining available capital projects funding

Google Search: Kaufman Capital Projects

Added technical requirements and considerations for receipt of broadband infrastructure grants. Broadband is political in Alaska and this minimized politics while ensuring that resources are spent in the best areas.

https://www.akleg.gov/basis/Bill/Detail/32?Root=HB%20363

Cosponsored and championed multiple energy diversification bills. One bill, SB 69, included tax incentives for small independent renewable energy power producers. SB 177 removed barriers to expanding micronuclear across the state of Alaska.

https://www.akleg.gov/basis/Bill/Detail/32?Root=sb%2069

Education

Helped provide the 21st vote to pass Read by 9 on the House floor, and supported forward funding. Have been a part of many meetings with educators and school administrators regarding how to improve the quality of education in our state

https://www.akleg.gov/basis/Bill/Detail/32?Root=hb%20114

Supported the Higher Education Investment Fund, providing scholarships for students to whom they were promised

https://www.akleg.gov/basis/Journal/Pages/32?Chamber=H&Bill=HB%20322&Page=02736#2736

Public Safety

Supported, cosponsored, and championed SB 81 which improved the Village Public Safety Officers (VPSOs) program

https://www.akleg.gov/basis/Bill/Detail/32?Root=sb%2081

Supported HB 325 which rewrites the definition of consent to an affirmative (yes means yes), criminalizes the act of rape by fraud, requires rape kits to be tested within 6 months, and addresses the serious issue of ‘revenge porn’

https://www.akleg.gov/basis/Bill/Detail/32?Root=hb%20325

Enabling Commerce

Carried the Senate President’s SB9 to reform our alcohol laws on the House floor. Credited with successfully navigating it around poison pill amendments and helping to get it passed after 10 years of trying

https://www.akleg.gov/basis/Bill/Detail/32?Root=hb%20325

Call Me!

(907) 538-5262

Call Me!

(907) 538-5262

Achievements

Government Efficiency

Passed HB 187, a cost reduction bill through the House and senate, unanimously

Created and sponsored the first truly functional constitutional spending cap for Alaska. Built to grow Alaska's private sector

Created and sponsored much needed performance management reforms to our AS 37.07 Executive Budget Act

Cosponsored/championed the combination of two duplicative departments through SB 21 so EMT's/Paramedics now only need to deal with one department

Government Accountability

Created system for LB&A committee to begin to focus upon resolution of top level, critical audit findings. Reducing the count of open findings and resolving high profile findings that had previously persisted as unresolved issues

Promoted accountability and transparency through cosponsoring and championing SB 25 which created a thorough, cost-effective "online checkbook"

Infrastructure

Rewrote HB-63, redefining the roles and responsibilities for performance management and oversight of the Alaska Marine Highway System

Helped in a final push by the Anchorage Delegation to deliver critical funding for rebuilding the Port of Alaska

Created and spearheaded a program to onboard community councils and others with the processes for obtaining available capital projects funding

Added technical requirements and considerations for receipt of broadband infrastructure grants. Broadband is political in Alaska and this minimized politics while ensuring that resources are spent in the best areas.

Cosponsored and championed multiple energy diversification bills. One bill, SB 69, included tax incentives for small independent renewable energy power producers. SB 177 removed barriers to expanding micronuclear across the state of Alaska.

Education

Helped provide the 21st vote to pass Read by 9 on the House floor, and supported forward funding. Have been a part of many meetings with educators and school administrators regarding how to improve the quality of education in our state

Supported the Higher Education Investment Fund, providing scholarships for students to whom they were promised

Public Safety

Supported, cosponsored, and championed SB 81 which improved the Village Public Safety Officers (VPSOs) program

Supported HB 325 which rewrites the definition of consent to an affirmative (yes means yes), criminalizes the act of rape by fraud, requires rape kits to be tested within 6 months, and addresses the serious issue of ‘revenge porn’

Enabling Commerce

Carried the Senate President’s SB9 to reform our alcohol laws on the House floor. Credited with successfully navigating it around poison pill amendments and helping to get it passed after 10 years of trying

Join the Team!

Get notified of events, volunteer tasks, and more!

Call Me!

(907) 538-5262

Contact Info