We are here to express our support for Chris Tuck for Mayor of Anchorage. His 14-year voting record in the Alaska State Legislature reflects his support for women and a woman’s right to choose. He is a person of integrity who respects all individuals, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or perspective on issues. He believes all people should be provided with opportunities for success, and his record proves that.
We support Chris Tuck because he embodies the values that make a great leader. He is transformational, not transactional. He listens to feedback and invites constructive criticism. He builds up the people around him. He is persuaded by good policies rooted in evidence-based research and lived experiences. Chris is passionate, considerate, ethical, and kind.
During Chris’ tenure as Majority Leader in the Alaska House of Representatives, he brought unity to the table to get the job done for Alaskans. He has negotiated smarter budgets that served all Alaskans, protected working families, and improved our state for the better – especially in times of significant disagreement. He has dedicated much of his adult life to education, fighting to protect and increase funding for pre-kindergarten programs, and advocating to make our university system a gold standard in education and Arctic research.
Chris helped pass legislation to establish Erin’s Law, which teaches young Alaskans personal body safety, and Bree’s Law, which teaches teens to recognize the signs of dating violence. Chris stood beside Senator Berta Gardner, Representative Harriet Drummond, and Representative Geran Tarr in support of equal pay for equal work legislation.
There has been a lot of misinformation about Chris and a woman’s right to choose. Chris supports and has defended our state’s constitution. He consistently puts any personal beliefs aside to ensure that the government doesn’t come between women and their doctors and while he did vote for parental consent in 2010, Chris has grown in his understanding of the ramifications and recognizes that good governance requires personal growth and change.
Chris has gone above and beyond by advocating for policies and legislation supporting women in the workplace, strengthening our consent in law, and ending gender pay discrimination. We know Chris will continue to fight for municipal policies that support women, including defending a woman’s right to choose, just like he did in his decade-long public service in the Alaska State Legislature.
Most importantly, Chris listens. He really listens. He believes in public process and bringing everyone along on the journey to good governance. Chris is one of the most selfless individuals we know. It doesn’t matter how well you know him; if you need something, Chris will always drop what he is doing to help – no matter how big or small the task. He embraces compassion, human dignity, and respect for everyone.
This is why we believe in Chris, his dedication, compassion, and integrity to lead Anchorage into the future. He’s a leader. He will make the tough decisions to get our city back on track. Chris always treats everyone with respect, even when they disagree. Chris’ record and character clearly show why he is the right choice for Mayor of Anchorage. We stand behind and support Chris Tuck and we hope you will too.
Victoria Ackerman is a retired ASD Teacher. Elizabeth Ahkivgak. Patricia Anderson is retired from IBEW Local 1547. April Carlson is a grant administrator. Monique Child, MD and is a pediatric doctor. Jessica Cook is a ASD Teacher. Jan Cox. Lyn Franks is a UAA Adjunct Instructor. Berta Gardner is a retired Alaska State Senator. Elvi Gray-Jackson currently serving her second term on the Alaska State Senate and also served the Anchorage Assembly for nine years. Elena Habib is a single mom and an affordable housing and homeless community advocate. Patti Higgins is a realtor and the past Chair of the Alaska Democratic Party. Tasha Hotch (Jáx Kóoste) is a community activist. Dixie Hudish is retired from the IBEW Local 1547. Becky Judd is a community youth advocate. Charity Kadow is a retired State of Alaska Legislative Affairs Agency Director of Southcentral Region employee. Kendra Kloster works in the nonprofit sector. Rachel Lalki is a realtor. Linda Lasher is retired from the State of Alaska. Sue Levi. Melissa Loewe is a dental administrator. Theresa McKinnon-Day is a paraprofessional. Monica Moore is retired from the Alaska Energy Authority. Marie Motschman is a children’s book author, illustrator, and domestic engineer. Katherine Pfeiffer works for the Anchorage School District. Edie Repp is the Chair and Co-Founder of the Mary McKinnon Fund. Lizzie Newell is an author. Marilyn Russell is a retired teacher. Diane Schenker is a retired State of Alaska Department of Corrections & Public Safety, Legislature & Court System employee. Sarah Sledge. Pam Tesche. Anita Thorne is a retired AK Court System employee. Löki Gale Tobin is currently serving her first term in the Alaska State Senator. Suzanne Walsh is a business owner.
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