While our jobs may not all look the same, our belief that there is no better investment than our schools is unanimous.
By Michael Fredericks, Katherine Jernstrom, Max Kubitz, Evan Fried, Gretchen Fauske, Evelyn Rousso, Julie Hasquet, Dana Nunn, Schawna Thoma, Mike Carlson, Laile Fairbairn, Garrett Burtner and Cara RudeA voter casts her ballot at a secure ballot drop box outside the Loussac Library on Monday afternoon, Oct. 25, 2021.
Alaska businesses continue to struggle with the reality that for every two open positions, there is only person to fill a job. Good schools are the number one factor families consider when picking where to live. So, whether it is retaining our current workforce or recruiting new employees, our schools — and this bond — are key to supporting our economy.
As any business owner or homeowner will tell you, ignoring a need for critical maintenance is never the best path forward. And when it comes to keeping our kids safe, we must fulfill our obligations to ensure a safe learning environment for all students.
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