Dunleavy’s “plan”? Delay, distraction, and dysfunction

Alaskans demanded action on public education

Jason, Governor Dunleavy says he cares about public education, but his actions tell a very different story. Earlier this year, the State Legislature passed HB 57, a tripartisan education bill that would have made long-overdue investments in our schools. Then Dunleavy vetoed it — choosing to block funding that Alaska's schools, teachers, and communities desperately needed. When the State Legislature overrode his veto, he didn't take the loss gracefully. Instead, he called a rushed and unfocused special session in August with no clear plan, no collaboration — and has made every attempt to try and ensure the session is unsuccessful. Here's what you need to know: Dunleavy did not provide an alternative education bill before the session began. By Alaska law, special sessions are limited to just 30 days, which means the State Legislature will have to waste valuable time reviewing Dunleavy's bill on the spot. Dunleavy chose to schedule the session in August, when many Alaskans are out of town — including 2 legislators.   Dunleavy is calling on Republican legislators to not show up for the first five days — the exact amount of time allowed in the Alaska Constitution for the Legislature to act on vetoes outside of the regular session. This is more than bad leadership. It's a deliberate strategy of delay and distraction at a time when Alaska's schools are in crisis. Classrooms across the state are overcrowded and underfunded. We're losing experienced teachers who are fed up with the lack of support from the state. Districts are having to close schools because they can't afford to keep them open and staffed. All because Dunleavy refuses to properly fund our schools. DONATE TODAY We need leaders who listen. Who plan. Who show up for our kids and our future. And that's exactly the kind of leadership we're working to lift up and support. If you're ready to help elect leaders who will fight for Alaska's students and respect the legislative process, chip in today and power this movement forward. ––––––––– Thanks for standing with us, Jenny-Marie Stryker Executive Director Alaska Democratic Party Paid for by the Alaska Democratic Party (www.akdems.org). Not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee. 907-258-3050.   Alaska Democratic Party P.O. Box 240207 Anchorage, AK 99524 United States If you believe you received this message in error or wish to no longer receive email from us, please unsubscribe.