Commonwealth North logo

Summary of Responses to
Urban Rural Unity Study "U.R. US"
Candidate Questionnaire

Index

Question 1: General Comments About the U.R. US study

Question 2: Do you perceive a divide between urban and rural Alaska?

Question 3: If so, what do you view as the primary factors dividing rural and urban Alaska?

Question 4: If you feel there is a divide, which do you feel is the single most important factor dividing urban and rural Alaska?

Question 5: What measures do you support to ease the subsistence issue?

Question 6: Will you support mandating a course in Alaska history at the high school level for all Alaska students?

Question 7: Do you support the concept of sister schools as a method of cultural exchange between rural and urban areas?

Question 8: What measures do you support to close the state fiscal gap?

Question 9: What do you feel the Legislature can do to build positive relations between urban and rural Alaska?

Question 10: Please list the urban and rural communities you have visited.

Question 11: Would you be willing to travel to other communities in an effort to gain a broader understanding of rural Alaska?

Question 12: If yes, when is a good time for this travel?

Question 13: Any final suggestions or comments