Sadly, No Federal Revenue Sharing for Alaska

It has been eight years since I have written a piece for my blog.  

I would like to reintroduce myself.  My name is Deborah Brollini, I’m Haida Indian and the daughter of Manuel Lopez and the late Lorraine Lopez.  My family lived with Charles Willis, Jr. prior to my family moving to Alaska.  Charles Willis, Jr. was the CEO/President of Alaska Airlines.  He recruited Eisenhower to run for President. Alaska became a state during President Eisenhower’s presidency.  I was born on January 3rd which is Alaska Statehood Day.  My brother was born on Seward’s Day and my parents were married 49 years at my mom’s passing. Alaska is my DNA.  

I worked for Health and Social Services Commissioner, Dr Ted Mala who served under Governor Wally Hickel.  Governor Hickel believed in strong families, putting Alaskans first and giving Alaskans a reason to get up in the morning at $11.00 oil.

Alaska became a state on January 3, 1959 and the federal government has not kept its promises to Alaskans.  Governor Hickel sued over the federal government’s broken promises to the people of Alaska.

President Trump could make good on the promises made to Alaskans with federal revenue sharing.  However, the Alaska Legislature spends like drunken sailors.  President Trump will not negotiate with a legislature who is fiscally irresponsible.  

The legislature is so blind to the fact there will be a time the oil producers will not need the TransAlaska Pipeline.  It has been a concern of mine since I attended the Pacific NorthWest Economic Region Conference in 2013.  The oil producers will ship oil directly from Prudhoe Bay and bypass TAPS.  Then what?  Who is going to pay Alaska’s bills?

Governor Dunleavy could negotiate on behalf of Alaskans for federal revenue sharing.  President Trump has signed Executive Orders encouraging oil production on federal lands.  Alaska would receive jobs.  However, Alaska would not receive revenue from oil produced on federal lands.  Furthering, the hurt on the backs of Alaskans over the broken promises over Alaska Statehood.    If federal revenue sharing is an option, that federal revenue should be deposited into the Alaska Permanent Fund because the legislature cannot be trusted. 

My wish for the legislature is to claw back spending.  Give Alaskans their $3,800 PFD and demonstrate to President Trump you are fiscally responsible.  

Alaska Statehood Borken Promises - Video 

Alaska Sues for Billions

 

Walker's shadow government and your PFD; The Brena effect

I normally do not publish donors who give to political campaigns. I usually stick to total donations when it comes to unions, and special interests groups. I respect everyone's vote even though I may not agree with your politics. I believe in democracy, and may the best man or best woman win. However, in Alaska that isn’t always the case.

Money talks, and it isn’t just pay-to-play. It is much darker than even I had suspected. Walker’s shadow government, and his desperation for a pipe dream should give all Alaskans pause.   Brena is a trusted friend of Bill Walker, and he has spent a pretty penny getting him elected Governor.

Robin Brena is also the guy who bought Bill Walker, and former Attorney General Craig Richard's law firm for a $1.00 (Sarcasm, you gotta point that out when you're being sarcastic these days). Bill Walker, Craig Richards, and Robin Brena have spent their legal careers suing Alaska's oil producers which should concern all Alaskans.   Now it turns out Brena dropped $223,300 over the past four years into political campaigns and special interest groups.  $223,300 is a huge chunk of change to get the governor and legislature you want.

I haven't figured out if the agenda is for Governor Walker and Craig Richards to default on Prudhoe Bay leases for a pipe dream (which requires taking your PFD), or to keep the legal billable hours thriving on the backs of Alaskans.    Governor Bill Walker has made millions in legal fees pushing for a pipe dream.  Check out Walker's  2014 APOC financial disclosure report. 

Elections have consequences people, and your PFD is not for sale.

Let Brena's APOC report speak for itself. You be the judge. Here is the link to his APOC report https://goo.gl/K0nH0s

• 01/27/16 $ 500.00 Shirley Ann Cote'
• 10/22/15 $ 500.00 Eric Croft
• 10/13/15 $ 500.00 Matt Claman
• 06/29/1c $ 500.00 Jason Grenn
• 07/15/16 $ 500.00 Paul Seaton
• 07/12/16 $ 500.00 Jim Colver
• 06/27/16 $ 500.00 Harry T. Crawford Jr.
• 07/01/16 $500.00 Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins
• 06/27/16 $ 500.00 Daniel (Dan) H Ortiz
• 06/25/16 $ 5,000.00 House Democratic Campaign Committee
• 06/24/16 $ 500.00 Matt Claman
• 06/29/16 $ 500.00 Les Gara
• 06/27/16 $ 500.00 Zach Fansler
• 07/10/16 $ 500.00 Adam Wool
• 06/27/16 $ 500.00 Ivy A Spohnholz
• 06/12/16 $ 500.00 Luke Hopkins
• 06/27/16 $ 500.00 Dean Westlake
• 08/03/16 $35,000.00 Together for Alaska
• 08/13/16 $ 500.00 Louise B. Stutes
• 02/11/15 $ 500.00 Ethan Berkowitz
• 08/4/15 $ 5,000.00 House Democratic Campaign Committee
• 12/07/13 $ 500.00 Hollis S. French
• 12/07/13 $ 500.00 Hollis S. French
• 05/17/13 $ 500.00 Bill Walker
• 10/31/13 $ 500.00 Bill Walker
• 01/08/14 $ 500.00 Bill Walker
• 07/03/14 $ 300.00 Hollis S. French
• 07/02/14 $ 500.00 Patti Higgins
• 08/07/14 $ 500.00 Laurie Hummel
• 08/08/14 $ 500.00 Geran Tarr
• 09/26/14 $50,000.00 Alaskans Opposing Parnell
• 10/01/14 $10,000.00 Putting Alaskans First Committee
• 09/24/14 $ 500.00 Walker Mallott for Alaska
• 11/22/13 $ 500.00 Craig L Fleener
• 07/08/14 $ 500.00 Marty McGee
• 10/21/14 $25,000.00 Alaskans Opposing Parnell
• 07/22/14 $10,000.00 Vote Yes! Repeal the Giveaway
• 06/04/14 $ 5,000.00 Vote Yes! Repeal the Giveaway
• 10/01/14 $10,000.00 Putting Alaskans First Committee
• 09/25/14 $ 500.00 Clare Ross
• 07/02/14 $ 500.00 Harry T Crawford Jr.
• 09/24/14 $ 500.00 Matt Claman
• 08/8/14 $ 500.00 Dean Westlake
• 01/9/14 $25,000.00 Vote Yes! Repeal the Giveaway
• 06/19/12$ 1,000.00 Senate Democratic Campaign Committee
• 01/03/12$ 500.00 Hollis S. French
• 07/10/12 $ 500.00 David Guttenberg
• 07/06/12 $ 500.00 Bryce Edgmon
• 06/29/12 $ 500.00 Donald "Donny" Olson
• 06/30/12 $500.00 Harry T. Crawford Jr.
• 07/10/12 $500.00 Anna I. Fairclough
• 07/05/12 $500.00 Lindsey S Holmes
• 07/16/12 $500.00 Roman R. Romanovski
• 07/02/12 $500.00 Thomas H. Wagoner
• 06/29/12 $500.00 Joe J. Thomas
• 06/29/12 $500.00 Gary Stevens
• 05/18/12 $500.00 Bill Wielechowski
• 07/18/12 $500.00 Lesil McGuire
• 07/06/12 $500.00 Fred Dyson
• 07/05/12 $500.00 Lindsey S Holmes
• 07/17/12 $500.00 Bert K. Stedman
• 08/10/12 $500.00 David Watts
• 08/08/12 $500.00 Jonathan S. Kreiss-Tomkins
• 07/31/12 $4,000.00 Senate Democratic Campaign Committee
• 07/03/12 $500.00 Hal Gazaway
• 08/09/12 $500.00 Matt Olsen
• 08/22/12 $500.00 Patti Higgins
• 07/03/12 $500.00 Bob Miller
• 08/22/12 $500.00 Patti Higgins
• 07/31/12 $500.00 Luke Hopkins
• 08/7/12 $500.00 Pete Petersen
• 11/13/12 $5,000.00 Putting Alaskans First Committee
• 06/29/12 $500.00 Berta Gardner
• 07/5/12 $500.00 Paul K. Seaton
• 07/3/12 $500.00 Bill Stoltze
• 07/11/12 $500.00 Les Gara
• 06/29/12 $500.00 Click Bishop
• 07/06/12 $500.00 Scott Kawasaki
• 08/06/12 $500.00 Andrew L. "Andy" Josephson
• 08/06/12 $500.00 Chris Tuck

Brena total expenditures $223,300.000