Palin Emails - Dec. 2006 To March 2007

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From: Sent: To: Marty Rutherford [marty_rutherford@dnr.state.ak.us] Monday, December 04, 2006 5:20 PM Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored); Lieutenant Governor Sean Parnell; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Bullets for the Governor for Tuesday's meetings with the companies
Governor Palin, Lt. Governor Parnell, Mike, I thought it might be useful to provide some brief background information on the companies we are meeting this week. I am attaching bullets for Tuesday's meetings and I'll send out the Wednesday bullets tomorrow around noon. The bullets are segregated by company and include a couple of questions the Governor may like to ask them. These questions are not highly charged, but the answers may prove helpful. Marty
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Marty Rutherford [marty_rutherford@dnr.state.ak.us] Tuesday, December 05, 2006 7:06 PM Lieutenant Governor Sean Parnell; Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: [Fwd: Bullets for press discussion on meetings w/organization on gas pipeline]
Original Message Subject:Bullets for press discussion on meetings w/organization on gas pipeline DaterTue, 05 Dec 2006 19:05:05 -0900 From:Marty Rutherford <marty rutherford@dnr.state.ak.us> To:spalin@mtaonline.net Governor Palin, Here are some bullets that might be useful in your discussion with the press following your first day of meetings with the corporations & organizations with an interest in the gas pipeline project.
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Pat Galvin, Kurtis Gibson and I collaborated on these comments. I hope these are useful. Marty
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Marty Rutherford [marty_rutherford@dnr.state.ak.us] Wednesday, December 06, 2006 5:47 PM Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); spalin@mtaonline.net Nizich; Michael A (GOV) Update on Rock Creek Mine in Nome
Governor, Mike, FYI. DNR just learned that earlier today the federal Corp of Engineers
"pulled" their recently issued (late Summer 20 06) 4 04 Wetlands Fill Permit from the Rock Creek Mine. Rock Creek Mine is located near Nome
(with two pit locations) and is a midsize open pit gold mine. It is similar in size to the True North and Illinois Creek gold mines. Creek is owned by Alaska Gold which is now a subsidiary company of NovaGold, which is a Canadian mining company. Gold within the past few years. NovaGold purchased Alaska Rock
Alaska Gold is an old-time Nome gold The state and The
company and is the largest private landowner in the area.
the feds just completed the permitting process on this mine. project will eventually employ over 100 people and last for approximately 5 years.
At this juncture the project was just beginning
to be constructed and I am unaware of the size of the current workforce.
I am advised that a recently organized environmental group sued the federal Corp of Engineers on the 404 permit because a full EIS (Environmental Impact Statement) was not completed. Instead they did an
EA (Environmental Assessment), which is typically done for a project of this size. The full EIS process adds years and millions of dollars of
cost to a project, and in this instance would probably have killed the economics of the mine. The environmental organization was asking the
courts for an injunction but the courts never ruled on the question as the Corp took an administrative action to pull the permit. project is now stalled. Thus the
I wanted you to have some baseline information on this Corp of Engineers action in case you are asked. It is also possible you will be asked if
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you intend to intervene in the litigation, on behalf of the mine.
If
you are interested in considering this option I will get some additional information pulled together for your consideration and involve the appropriate attorney(s) at the Dept of Law. Marty R
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From: Sent: To: Marty Rutherford [marty_rutherford@dnr.state.ak.us] Friday, December 08, 2006 2:11 PM Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Re: Potential meeting with AK Interstate Gas
Michelle, Thank you so much!! I have the Governor's personal email as well, so I'll just use that for awhile. Marty R
Governor Sarah Palin wrote:

Marty, I wanted to let you know that this is a "public" address for the Governor, it is not one that she has access to. I check this account daily, and can forward things on, but I am worried that emails might get missed as there are times when I am unable check it for hours. Kris Perry might have a better email address for her. Thanks so much, Michelle Fabrello Coordinator for Constituent Relations
From: Marty Rutherford rmailto:marty rutherford@dnr.state.ak.usl Sent: Friday, December 08, 2006 1:17 PM To: Governor Sarah Palin; sarah Subject: Potential meeting with AK Interstate Gas
Governor Palin,
Frank Bailey advises that a gentleman named Frank Avezac of AK Interstate Gas is asking how decisions were made as to who would be invited to the initial gas pipeline project meetings that occurred on the 5th and 6th. Mr. Avezac advises that his company's goal is to provide gas to Valdez and SE Alaska. The Lt. Governor relayed that the original meeting invitees were those who were active in the early Stranded Gas Development Act discussions (producers, TC MA, ANGDA, Port Authority and Enbridge). Everyone else that eventually participated heard from your campaign statements that you would be holding the meetings and asked to be included. No one was turned down. Sean suggested that I contact Mr. Avezac to determine if his company wishes to present their ideas on commercializing ANS gas. Privileged or Personal Material Redacted Privileged or Personal Material Redacted Marty
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Subject: Marty Rutherford [marty_rutherford@dnr.state.ak.us] Friday, December 08, 2006 2:09 PM Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV) Re: FW: Boards and Commissions
Governor Palin, Mike, I have forwarded this email to Pat Galvin at Revenue since ANGDA is housed within that agency. I believe Pat will be following up on the
issues raised in the email and will get you some feedback as well as respond directly. Marty
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Original Message
>From: WebMail@gov.state.ak.us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us] >Sent: Tuesday, December 05, 2006 8:36 AM >To: governor@gov.state.ak.us >Subject: Boards_and_Commissions
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>Web mail from: Mr. Nancy
Taylor
>address: PO Box 1234 Chickaloon AK 99674

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>MESSAGE: >Dear Gov. Palin: >1 look forward with great optimism to the next four years (minimum)and >your >pledge to maintain an ethics-based government for the people of Alaska. >1 >do hope that you will not only look within the adminstrative staff, but >also >keep a close watch on those board appointees of former Gov. Murkowski, >who >have demonstrated questionable ethics. >Harold I am concerned about ANGDA,
>Heinze, and now I understand Frank made an 11th hour appointment of Jim
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>Clark to the ANGDA Board? Now I'm even more concerned...
Heinze failed
>file APOC reports as required by law,(when I discoved this I received a >phone call from the govs office inquiring as to who I was and who I >represented...). ANGDA awarded multiple sole-source contracts to a >business >who's license lists Heinze's home address as the business address. I >brought >it to the attention of the board and was advised that since there was >not a >"conjucal relationship" between HH and the contractor involved (says >who??)that it was perfectl! >y acceptable. Gov. Palin, the perception of unethical behavior can be >as >damaging to the integrety of your administration as confirmed ethics >violations. >Harold >Heinze. I ask you to keep a close eye on ANGDA and specificly
I know I will
>reeznbutoff@att.net
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Marty Rutherford [marty_rutherford@dnr.state.ak.us] Saturday, December 30, 2006 8:54 AM Stapleton; Meghan N (GOV) Sarah Palin; Mike Tibbies
Subject: Re: Fwd: FW: Bloomberg News
Meghan, I believe it is a bit premature to hold interviews at this point. However, if you'd like I could speak with Joe Carroll and simply explain that we are in the process of developing a law of general application, with a brief description of the principles involved. It is your call, just let me know your preference. By the way, my cell phone number is Privilf
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Happy New Years, Marty
callSarah Palin wrote: pis. touch base with Meg - I'm heading out right now. Meghan Stapleton <meghan stapleton(a)2ov.state.ak.us> wrote:
Date: Fri, 29 Dec 2006 16:47:05 -0900 From: Meghan Stapleton <mes,han stapleton@eov.state.ak.us> Subject: FW: Bloomberg News To: 'Sarah Palin' <RO vpalin@yahoo ,com>
Please read note below. Are we prepared to hold interviews yet? Shall I pass along to Commissioner Rutherford or simply say that we're not ready to disclose any details in the gas pipeline plan at this point in time.
From: Sharon Busch fmailto:sharon busch@qov.state.ak.us1 Sent: Thursday, December 28, 2006 1:04 PM To: 'Meghan Stapleton' Subject: Bloomberg News Joe Carroll called from Bloomberg News out of Chicago, wanting an interview with the Governor, update on Gas Pipeline. His phone is 312-443-5928 or cell phone is 312-719-1968. Sharon Busch
Office of the Governor Executive Secretary for Press & Communications Phone: 907-465-4031
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Sarah Palin [govpalin@yahoo.com] Tuesday, January 02, 2007 6:32 PM Meghan Stapleton mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us; tibbles@alaska.net
Subject: Re: FW: McNeil story add
Thanks Meg. The Game Board will be addressing the issue, evidently. I am a hunter. I grew up hunting - some of my best memories growing up are of hunting with my dad to help feel our freezer... I want Alaskans to have access to wildlife... BUT - he's asking if I support hunting the bears in the sanctuary? No, I don't... I don't know any Alaskans who do support hunting the McNeil bears that frequent the viewing area. Many Alaskan and Outside visitors view these animals on the McNeil river, within the sanctuary, and, as my parents have reported back after their viewing trip, it's a once-in-a-lifetime experience to see such beauty on that river. Alaska is a huge state. There are many, many areas that should be supported for access to wildlife resources... who's pushing for the hunt at McNeil? (I don't know who's pushing the issue unless it's a few guides who take Outside hunters who pay thousands and thousands of dollars to hunt near the area because it may be an easy hunt.) We need to find out what exactly the proposal is that is (or will be) in front of the Game Board, as the issue comes across sounding like it's "do you support killing bears in the sanctuary or not?", but there usually is more to the issue than a strong opponent (like Bill S.) leads one to believe. Knowing what I know of the issue thus far -1 don't support hunting the bears that frequent the viewing area/sanctuary. Meghan Stapleton Governor, They are truly pains as you will see in the passing notes below. You and I have spoken a couple of times about this - perhaps you could add insight to a few questions surrounding McNeil bears - do you support hunting in the area? Would you support hunting in the refuge itself? As soon as you can - this one is nasty. Thanks, meghan <meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us> wrote:
Original Message From: Bill Sherwonit [mailto:akgriz@hotmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, January 02, 2007 12:54 PM
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To: meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us Cc: dsetton@nhmag.com Subject: RE: McNeil story add Meghan Well, the holidays are behind us, we've entered a new year, and nearly a week has passed since our last email exchange, so I assume you've now had time to sit down with Gov. Palin to discuss various issues, including wildlife management I hope. I noticed that Gov. Palin had time to attend the UAA-UAF Governor's Cup hockey game during the holidays, so perhaps she take a few moments to address bear hunting near McNeil sanctuary. Time to add her perspective is quickly running out. Thanks, in advance, for trying again to get some sort of comment. Bill Sherwonit From: Meghan Stapleton To: 'Bill Sherwonit' Subject: RE: McNeil story add Date: Wed, 27 Dec 2006 09:10:01 -0900 As you can imagine, serving the Governor on a part-time basis has placed burdens on all aspects of the media. I am working as best I can on following up with the Governor on myriad issues, including this one. She and I have not had the chance to sit down. I understand your deadlines and ask for your forgiveness -1 just need to understand how she feels so that I can forward that to you. Last week was consumed with transition reports for entire days and then I left for the East Coast for the Holidays. Beginning today, I am with the Governor full-time, as I have fully transitioned away from my old job.
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Ivy Frye [lvy_Frye@gov.state.ak.us] Tuesday, January 02, 2007 9:52 AM 'Mike Tibbies'; Nizich; Michael A (GOV) govpalin@yahoo.com
Subject: North Pacific Fishery Management Council Tibbies and Nzich, Mr. Merrigan was appointed to the North Pacific Fishery Management Council. In cases of Federal boards, it seems as though it would be more difficult to remove members because of the Congressional confirmation that is needed. Please advise if you would like me to pull out any new applications that have come in for the Council. Thank you for your time.
Alaskan appointed to fishery council

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) - A l o n g - t i m e Alaska fisherman is the newest m e m b e r of the North Pacific Fishery Management Council. Gerald P. Merrigan of Petersburg has been tapped to serve on the council until August 10th, 2009. Merrigan has been a commercial f i s h e r m a n since 1981. The council is among eight regional councils created to prepare fishery m a n a g e m e n t plans for marine fish stocks.
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Director, Boards and Commissions Office of Governor Sarah Palin ivy_frye@gov.state.ak.us (907) 465-3500 office (907) 465-8110 fax
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Ivy Frye [lvy_Frye@gov.state.ak.us] Tuesday, January 02, 2007 9:52 AM Mike Tibbies; Mike Nizich govpalin@yahoo.com

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) - A l o n g - t i m e Alaska fisherman is the newest m e m b e r of the North Pacific Fishery Management Council. Gerald P. Merrigan of Petersburg has been tapped to serve on the council until August 10th, 2009. Merrigan has been a commercial f i s h e r m a n since 1981. The council is among eight regional councils created to prepare fishery m a n a g e m e n t plans for marine fish stocks.
Ivy Frye
Director, Boards and Commissions Office of Governor Sarah Palin i vy_fry e@go v. state. ak .us (907) 465-3500 office (907) 465-8110 fax
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Ivy Frye [lvy_Frye@gov.state.ak.us] Tuesday, January 02, 2007 9:52 AM 'Mike Tibbies'; Nizich; Michael A (GOV) govpalin@yahoo.com

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) - A l o n g - t i m e Alaska fisherman is t h e newest m e m b e r of the North Pacific Fishery Management Council. Gerald P. Merrigan of Petersburg has been tapped to serve on the council until August 10th, 2009. Merrigan has been a commercial f i s h e r m a n since 1981. The council is among eight regional councils created to prepare fishery m a n a g e m e n t plans for marine fish stocks.
Ivy Frye
Director, Boards and Commissions Office of Governor Sarah Palin ivy _frye@gov.state.ak.us (907) 465-3500 office (907) 465-8110 fax
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Ivy Frye [lvy_Frye@gov.state.ak.us] Tuesday, January 02, 2007 9:52 AM Mike Tibbies; Mike Nizich govpalin@yahoo.com

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) - A l o n g - t i m e Alaska fisherman is t h e newest m e m b e r of the North Pacific Fishery Management Council. Gerald P. Merrigan of Petersburg has been tapped to serve on the council until August 10th, 2009. Merrigan has been a commercial fisherman since 1981. The council is among eight regional councils created to prepare fishery m a n a g e m e n t plans for marine fish stocks.
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From: Sent: To: Cc: frank bailey [ftb907@yahoo.com] Wednesday, January 03, 2007 2:09 PM Sarah Palin; Perry's meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak. us; john_bitney@gov.state.ak.us;P r ' v 'i e 9 e d mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak. us; sharon_leighow@gov.state.ak.us; talis
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Subject: Cabinet Contacts
Governor, Here are the latest addresses/phone #'s that I have. I"m missing quite a few personal email addresses and cell phones. If anyone could send me back updated info I'll launch out an updated contact grid later. Thanks much.
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Sarah Palin [govpalin@yahoo.com] Friday, January 05, 2007 11:55 AM Kristina Y Perry Frye; Ivy J (GOV); Michael A Tibbies
Subject: Re: Wolstad
thanks - sounds good plug her in tibbles, thanks! and ivy. Binkley can take the controversial person's place (either Burton or Ralston), Curt and Bonnie take the other two places - Orie and VanWhye. we can make those announcements today Kris Perry <kris_perry@gov.state.ak.us> wrote:
Bonne' Wolstad called again. She said that she checked w/the legal dept and there's no problem, so she's accepting. I didn't ask and she didn't say for what but I'm assuming you know. Kris
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From: Sent: To: Mike Tibbies [mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us] Friday, January 05, 2007 8:28 AM Sarah Palin
Subject: RE: Railroad Board Roster I was thinking on the drive in. Privileged or Personal Material Redacted Privileged or Personal Mater lai Keaactea
Mike
From: Sarah Palin [mailto:govpalin@yahoo.com] Sent: Friday, January 05, 2007 7:55 AM To: tibbles@alaska.net; mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us Cc: Ivy Frye; ivy_frye@gov.state.ak.us Subject: Fwd: Railroad Board Roster
Ivy - has there ever been a woman on the RR board before? Tib - thinking out loud: possible scenerios:
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Ivy Frye <ivyJ~rye@gov.state.ak.us> wrote: Date: Fri, 29 Dec 2006 16:42:52 -0900 From: Ivy Frye <ivy_fiye@gov.state.ak.us> Subject: Railroad Board Roster To: 'sarah' <spalin@mtaonline.net>, govpalin@yahoo.com Governor Palin,
I will fax a copy of the roster and fact sheet to your home as well. Please let me know if you need anything else. Commissioner of DOT Commissioner of Commerce Jack Burton, Moose Pass, Term expires 10/3/07 Joe Ralston, Anchorage, 10/3/08 Bill Sheffield, Anchorage, 10/3/11 Leon VanWyhe, Fairbanks, 10/3/09 Orie Williams, Fairbanks, 10/3/09
Ivy Frye
Director, Boards and Commissions Office of Governor Sarah Palin ivy frye@gov.state.ak.us (907)465-3500 office (907) 465-8110 fax
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From: Sent: To: Ivy Frye [lvy_Frye@gov.state.ak.us] Friday, January 05, 2007 8:37 AM Sarah Palin; tibbles@alaska.net; mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us
Subject: RE: Railroad Board Roster Governor Paiin and Mike, My hard copies go back to 1995 and there has never been in a woman in that time. I've called Admin Services to see if they can look back farther. Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
From: Sarah Palin [mailto:govpalin@yahoo.com] Sent: Friday, January 05, 2007 7:55 AM To: tibbles@alaska.net; mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us Cc: Ivy Frye; ivy_frye@gov.state.ak.us Subject: Fwd: Railroad Board Roster
Ivy - has there ever been a woman on the RR board before? Tib - thinking out loud: possible scenerios:
Ivy Frye <ivyJ~rye@gov.state.ak.us> wrote: Date: Fri, 29 Dec 2006 16:42:52 -0900 From: Ivy Frye <ivy_frye@gov.state.ak.us> Subject: Railroad Board Roster To: 'sarah' <spalin@mtaonline.net>, govpalin@yahoo.com
Governor Palin,
I will fax a copy of the roster and fact sheet to your home as well. Please let me know if you need anything else. Commissioner of DOT Commissioner of Commerce Jack Burton, Moose Pass, Term expires 10/3/07 Joe Ralston, Anchorage, 10/3/08 Bill Sheffield, Anchorage, 10/3/11 LeonVanWyhe, Fairbanks, 10/3/09 Orie Williams, Fairbanks, 10/3/09
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Ivy Frye
Director, Boards and Commissions Office of Governor Sarah Palin ivy_frye@gov.state.ak.us (907) 465-3500 office (907)465-8110 fax
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From: Sent: To: Ivy Frye [lvy_Frye@gov.state.ak.us] Friday, January 05, 2007 10:02 AM Sarah Palin; mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us
Subject: FW: Railroad Corporation One woman has served on the Railroad Corporation. Please see below. Thanks,
From: Karen Essary [mailto:karen_essary@gov.state.ak.us] Sent: Friday, January 05, 2007 9:59 AM To: Ivy J Frye Subject: Railroad Corporation
Deborah Sedwick was appointed to board 088 Commissioner/DCED position on 12/10/1997 until she was replaced on 12/2/2002 by Tom Lawson. Railroad Board Seat History Query
SHORT_NAME status namecode boardno 088 RAILROAD CORPORATION X ADAJAC 088 RAILROAD CORPORATION X RAILROAD CORPORATION X RAILROAD CORPORATION X RAILROAD CORPORATION X RAILROAD CORPORATION X RAILROAD CORPORATION X RAILROAD CORPORATION X RAILROAD CORPORATION X RAILROAD CORPORATION X RAILROAD CORPORATION X RAILROAD CORPORATION X RAILROAD CORPORATION X RAILROAD CORPORATION X RAILROAD CORPORATION X RAILROAD CORPORATION X RAILROAD CORPORATION X RAILROAD CORPORATION X RAILROAD CORPORATION X RAILROAD CORPORATION X RAILROAD CORPORATION X RAILROAD CORPORATION X BARMIC1 088 BAUEDW 088 BINJOH BLAEDG 088 088 Iname Adams Barton Bauer fname Jacob Michael Edward L. E. The Honorable mname salutation
Binkley John Blatchford Edgar Campbell Bruce Chapados Frank Christy Clough Fuhs Hatfield Hensley Lawson Lindsey Lind Marrs Massey Olson Perkins Myron Albert (Al) Paul Robert William Tom Dale Ron Carl Paul Michael Joe
CAMBRU 088 CHAFRA1 088 CHRMYR 088 CLOALB FUHPAU HENWIL KIRWIL LINDAL LINRON LOULOR MASPAU OLSMIC PERJOE 088 088 088 088 088 088 088 088 088 088
X. M. H. S.
HATROB1 088
Kirkpatrick Willis R. B. H. H. J. W.
LAWTOM 088
Lounsbury Loren
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RAILROAD CORPORATION X RAILROAD CORPORATION X RAILROAD CORPORATION X RAILROAD CORPORATION X
Sedwick Sheffield Sullivan Valinske
Deborah William (Bill) J. George Gerald D. The Honorable
SHEWIL1 088 SULGEO 088 VALGER 088
Karen Essary Data Systems Specialist Alaska Office of the Governor

Phone: 907-465-3874 Cell: 907-321-4659 Fax: 907-465-1641
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Subject: Railroad Article

Governor Palin and Mike,
Few Residents Rattled by Use of Herbicides Along Railroad

FAIRBANKS, AK -- North Pole and Fairbanks residents expressed only mild concern about proposal to use herbicides along the state's rail system during a public hearing Thursday in Fairbanks. About 20 people attended the hearing and only a handful gave public comments, many of which came in the form of questions. Most of those who spoke lived near the tracks and were generally accepting of the Alaska Railroad Corp. proposal but concerned about how they would be notified of the spraying. About 10 people attended a hearing Wednesday in Nenana, according to a Department of Environmental Conservation representative. In Fairbanks, Ron Therriault said he grows hay and rents land to a bee-keeper on acreage he owns along the stateowned railroad in the North Pole area. He said he wasn't opposed to the proposal but wanted to be sure he would know ahead of time when herbicides would be used. "I would like the railroad to specifically ask and notify the property owners," he said. Therriault said he also wanted assurance that the chemicals would not be harmful to bees. A number of North Pole residents, including Therriault, mentioned a dispute with the railroad over ownership of the land under the tracks. Rose Rybachek and Bonne Woldstad both asked that they be notified before any spraying on what they said was land they owned. Woldstad said she'd like the railroad to ask permission. Rybachek's husband, Stan, said they owned about 1,000 feet of land along the tracks and had a garden with rhubarb and vegetables that came within 30 feet of them. "I sure would hate to have it sprayed," he said. He also said he'd like to be notified when the spraying was happening. Representatives from the railroad and the company that would do the spraying said they would go beyond the demands of a permit to accommodate the wishes of residents' and tried to allay concerns about any environmental impacts. Ernie Piper, who oversees environmental issues for the railroad, said the railroad intended to use notices in the areas where it sprays and could spend extra time with Therriault because of his commercial interest. He said he didn't want to commit to notifying everyone every time they sprayed because he wasn't sure it was possible. Wayne Hug of The DeAngelo Brothers Inc., the company that would apply the herbicides, said the chemicals would be applied to only an eight-foot-wide area along the tracks and should not impact hay or bees. "None of those products that we're using are toxic to bees," he said.
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Other questions related to the environmental impacts of the chemicals and the duration of the permit the railroad needs from the Department of Environmental Conservation. Lance Smith of Fairbanks asked whether potential impacts to groundwater would be monitored and how long the permit would last. Kim Stricklan of the DEC said her agency often puts stipulations on the permits it issues and has in the past requested monitoring plans. "It's something that we really look at hard," she said. She said permits to use herbicides last one year and can be extended once for one year. Testimony in Nenana focused on how to protect subsistence resources and the environmental impacts of the chemicals when used together, according to Stricklan. The DEC will consider both of the issues in determining whether or not to grant a permit, she said. On Thursday, Piper gave a brief presentation outlining the need for herbicides. He said safety issues were the main reason the herbicides were needed. Weeds have led to poor drainage and track degradation, increasing the risk of accidents. According to Piper, mechanical methods of controlling weeds have not been sufficient in controlling the weeds. "We cannot afford to have less than the best track conditions," Piper said. The railroad is proposing to use glyphosate, 2,4-D, and Oust Extra along its 600 miles of track. More information about the proposal can be found at www.akrr.com under "Information" and comments can be submitted to the DEC through Augl4. - Stefan Milkowski, The Fairbanks News-Miner
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Subject: Railroad Article

Governor Palin and Mike,
Few Residents Rattled by Use of Herbicides Along Railroad

FAIRBANKS, AK North Pole and Fairbanks residents expressed only mild concern about proposal to use herbicides along the state's rail system during a public hearing Thursday in Fairbanks. About 20 people attended the hearing and only a handful gave public comments, many of which came in the form of questions. Most of those who spoke lived near the tracks and were generally accepting of the Alaska Railroad Corp. proposal but concerned about how they would be notified of the spraying. About 10 people attended a hearing Wednesday in Nenana, according to a Department of Environmental Conservation representative. In Fairbanks, Ron Therriault said he grows hay and rents land to a bee-keeper on acreage he owns along the stateowned railroad in the North Pole area. He said he wasn't opposed to the proposal but wanted to be sure he would know ahead of time when herbicides would be used. "I would like the railroad to specifically ask and notify the property owners," he said. Therriault said he also wanted assurance that the chemicals would not be harmful to bees. A number of North Pole residents, including Therriault, mentioned a dispute with the railroad over ownership of the land under the tracks. Rose Rybachek and Bonne Woldstad both asked that they be notified before any spraying on what they said was land they owned. Woldstad said she'd like the railroad to ask permission. Rybachek's husband, Stan, said they owned about 1,000 feet of land along the tracks and had a garden with rhubarb and vegetables that came within 30 feet of them. "I sure would hate to have it sprayed," he said. He also said he'd like to be notified when the spraying was happening. Representatives from the railroad and the company that would do the spraying said they would go beyond the demands of a permit to accommodate the wishes of residents' and tried to allay concerns about any environmental impacts. Ernie Piper, who oversees environmental issues for the railroad, said the railroad intended to use notices in the areas where it sprays and could spend extra time with Therriault because of his commercial interest. He said he didn't want to commit to notifying everyone every time they sprayed because he wasn't sure it was possible. Wayne Hug of The DeAngelo Brothers Inc., the company that would apply the herbicides, said the chemicals would be applied to only an eight-foot-wide area along the tracks and should not impact hay or bees. "None of those products that we're using are toxic to bees," he said.
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Other questions related to the environmental impacts of the chemicals and the duration of the permit the railroad needs from the Department of Environmental Conservation. Lance Smith of Fairbanks asked whether potential impacts to groundwater would be monitored and how long the permit would last. Kim Stricklan of the DEC said her agency often puts stipulations on the permits it issues and has in the past requested monitoring plans. "It's something that we really look at hard," she said. She said permits to use herbicides last one year and can be extended once for one year. Testimony in Nenana focused on how to protect subsistence resources and the environmental impacts of the chemicals when used together, according to Stricklan. The DEC will consider both of the issues in determining whether or not to grant a permit, she said. On Thursday, Piper gave a brief presentation outlining the need for herbicides. He said safety issues were the main reason the herbicides were needed. Weeds have led to poor drainage and track degradation, increasing the risk of accidents. According to Piper, mechanical methods of controlling weeds have not been sufficient in controlling the weeds. "We cannot afford to have less than the best track conditions," Piper said. The railroad is proposing to use glyphosate, 2,4-D, and Oust Extra along its 600 miles of track. More information about the proposal can be found at www.akrr.com under "Information" and comments can be submitted to the DEC through Augl4. - Stefan Milkowski, The Fairbanks News-Miner
Ivy Frye
Director, Boards and Commissions Office of Governor Sarah Palin ivy_fry e@gov.state.ak.us (907) 465-3500 office (907) 465-8110 fax
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Sarah Palin [govpalin@yahoo.com] Saturday, January 06, 2007 10:40 AM John W Bitney; Michael A Tibbies; Meghan N Stapleton; Kristina Y Perry Frye; Ivy J (GOV)
Subject: RE: same sex
Thanks JB! John Bitney <john_bitney@gov.state.ak.us> wrote:
Good morning boss...welcome back. Priviieged or Personal Material Redacted
JB
From: Sarah Palin [mailto:govpalin@yahoo.com] Sent: Saturday, January 06, 2007 6:55 AM To: john_bitney@gov.state.ak.us; mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us; meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us; frank bailey; kris_perry@gov.state.ak.us Cc: ivy_frye@gov.state.ak.us; Bruce Anders Subject: same sex Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
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From: Sent: To: Sarah Palin [govpalin@yahoo.com] Saturday, January 06, 2007 2:06 PM Frye; Ivy J (GOV)
Subject: Re: FW: Phone Call
I have a couple of names that I will pursue, so no need to contact any of the listed names that you have for the board at this time, thanks! also, when is the deadline for regents appts?
Ivy Frye <ivyJ~tye@gov.state.ak.us> wrote:

Governor Palin,
From: Debbie Jacobson [mailto:[prj^||eqed or Personal Md3 Sent: Saturday, January 06, 2007 8:56 AM To: ivy_frye@gov.state.ak.us Subject: RE; Phone Call
Ivy, Thank you for considering me for the "Regents, University of Alaska Board o f ' . At this time, I am not interested in this appointment. Ivy, please express my appreciation to Sarah for consideration. This is not the right position at this particular time. I do wish to "Serve" Alaska in some capacity in the future. Sarah is going to be an awesome Gov. and if I can work in a way to help complete her vision, I would be happy to do so. I would consider other assignments in the future, should there be a need. Good luck to you Ivy. You have been very informative, thorough and cordial in sharing information regarding the potential appointment. Thank you for the job you are doing. Larry Jacobson Ed.D (907) 746-0441 hm
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From: IvyFrye <ivy_frye@gov.state.ak.us> To:|Pri\/ilflnfri nr Pftrsnnal ^ Subject: Phone Call : Date: Wed, 03 Jan 200716:49:07 -0900 Dr. Jacobson,
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Ivy Frye
Director, Boards and Commissions Office of Governor Sarah Palin : ivy_frye@gov.state.ak.us : (907) 465-3500 office !(907) 465-8110 fax
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From: Sent: To: Ivy Frye [lvy_Frye@gov.state.ak.us] Saturday, January 06, 2007 12:41 PM Sarah Palin
Subject: FW: Phone Call Governor Palin, Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
From: Debbie Jacobson [mailto: Privileged or Personal Ma] Sent: Saturday, January 06, 2007 8:56 AM To: ivy_frye@gov.state.ak.us Subject: RE: Phone Call
Thank you for considering me for the "Regents, University of Alaska Board of'. At this time, I am not interested in this appointment. Ivy, please express my appreciation to Sarah for consideration. This is not the right position at this particular time. I do wish to "Serve" Alaska in some capacity in the future. Sarah is going to be an awesome Gov. and if I can work in a way to help complete her vision, I would be happy to do so. I would consider other assignments in the future, should there be a need. Good luck to you Ivy. You have been very informative, thorough and cordial in sharing information regarding the potential appointment. Thank you for the job you are doing. Larry Jacobson Ed.D (907) 746-0441 hm
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From: IvyFrye <ivy_frye@gov.state.ak.us> Privileged or P e r s o n a l Subject: Phone Call Date: Wed, 03 Jan 200716:49:07 -0900 Dr. Jacobson,
At your convenience, I'd like to speak with you tomorrow regarding our previous conversation. Any time that works for you, works for me. Thank you for your consideration. Best regards,
Ivy Frye
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From: Sent: To: Kris Perry [kris_perry@gov.state.ak.us] Sunday, January 07, 2007 11:21 AM 'Sarah Palin'; Bailey; Frank T (GOV); 'ftb907@yahoo.com'
Subject: FW: Volunteer list Here's the list.
From: Kris Perry [mailto:kris_perry@gov.state.ak.us] Sent: Thursday, December 28, 2006 5:16 PM To: 'Ivy Frye'; 'Mike Tibbies' Subject: Volunteer list Ivy & Mike, Attached is a list that Frank and I compiled of folks involved prior to August. Ivy, let me know if you see anyone missing. Thanks, Kris
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Ivy Frye [lvy_Frye@gov.state.ak.us] Sunday, January 07, 2007 3:38 PM 'Meghan N Stapleton'; 'Sarah Palin' 'Mike Tibbies' RE: Fwd:
Meghan,
Just talked to Mike.
He called Sheffield earlier today.
Original Message From: Meghan N Stapleton [mailto:meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us] Sent: Saturday, January 06, 2007 7:09 PM To: Sarah Palin Cc: ivy_frye@gov.state.ak.us; Mike Tibbies Subject: Re: Fwd:
Fantastic. Shall I have Sharon Busch scoot in tomorrow and send it? I know she would be more than happy to do it for you. As you know, Governor, Sunday at 10pm is the second highest rated show on Channel 2 - after 10pm weekdays. It would give individuals the chance to call and interview both Curt and John. Monday morning works well, too.
If it is Sunday, again, that being said, has anyone called Sheffield?
Original Message From: Sarah Palin <govpalin@yahoo.com> Date: Saturday, January 6, 2007 6:55 pm Subject: Re: Fwd: To: Meghan N Stapleton <meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us> Cc: ivy_frye@gov.state.ak.us, Mike Tibbies <tibbles@alaska.net>
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thanks so much!
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> Meghan N Stapleton <meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us> wrote: > Date: Sat, 06 Jan 2007 10:34:40 -0900
> From: John Binkley <jbinkley@alaska.net> > Subject: > To: Meghan Stapleton <meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us> > CC: mike Tibbies <tibbles@alaska.net>
> Meg, > Attached is the release with a few suggestions as you requested. > Thank > you for the opportunity to have some input. Take care. John.
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Kris, I've printed a hard copy to discuss with Governor Palin. Please let me Know if you have any questions. Ivy Frye [ivy_frye@gov.state.ak.us] Monday, January 08, 2007 4:27 PM 'Sarah Palin' 'Kris Perry'
Subject: Legislative Confirmation
Ivy Frye
Director, Boards and Commissions Office of Governor Sarah Palin ivy_frye@gov.state.ak.us (907)465-3500 office (907)465-8110 fax
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Sarah Palin [govpalin@yahoo.com] Monday, January 08, 2007 5:51 PM Frye; Ivy J (GOV) Kristina Y Perry; Mike Tibbies
Subject: Re: Legislative Confirmation
pis cc tibbles on these names - and we won't confirm on those whom we can change out with other folks. Ivy Frye <ivyJ~rye@gov.state.ak.us> wrote:
Kris, I've printed a hard copy to discuss with Governor Palin. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Ivy Frye
Director, Boards and Commissions Office of Governor Sarah Palin ivy frye@gov.state.ak.us (907) 465-3500 office (907) 465-8110 fax
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From: Sent: To: Ivy Frye [lvy_Frye@gov.state.ak.us] Monday, January 08, 2007 4:29 PM Kris Perry; Sarah Palin
Subject: typo Sorry for the typo in the last memo...
Ivy Frye
Director, Boards and Commissions Office of Governor Sarah Palin i vy_fry e@go v. state. ak .us (907) 465-3500 office (907) 465-8110 fax
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From: Sent: To: Ivy Frye [lvy_Frye@gov.state.ak.us] Monday, January 08, 2007 1:50 PM Sarah Palin
Subject: AIDEA Governor, There's no provision in statute that sets the salary of the executive director. I believe the board must vote on any salary increase/decrease. Ron Miller is a Range 28 J which equates to $106,000 + per year.
Ivy Frye
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From: Sent: To: Subject: Ivy Frye [lvy_Frye@gov.state.ak.us] Monday, January 08, 2007 10:02 AM mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us; Sarah Palin FW: Leo von Scheben's Resume
I have this on file if either of you need to see it.
Thx
Original Message From: Blythe Campbell [mailto:blythe@alaska.com] Sent: Monday, January 08, 2007 10:01 AM To: ivy_frye@gov.state.ak.us Subject: Leo von Scheben's Resume
Ms. Frye -
Mr. von Scheben asked me to send you a copy of his resume, per your email to him. It is attached.
Thank you.
Blythe Campbell
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From: Sent: To: Ivy Frye [lvy_Frye@gov.state.ak.us] Monday, January 08, 2007 7:55 AM Sarah Paiin
Subject: RE: FW: Phone Call Within 5 days of the Legislature convening on January 16...so January 22 at the latest. However, the Regents have a retreat to plan their Legislative priorities on January 19 and 20 and it would be great to have your new Regents there.
From: Sarah Palin [mailto:govpalin@yahoo.com] Sent: Saturday, January 06, 2007 2:06 PM To: Ivy Frye Subject: Re: FW: Phone Call
I have a couple of names that I will pursue, so no need to contact any of the listed names that you have for the board at this time, thanks! also, when is the deadline for regents appts?
Ivy Frye <ivy J~rye@gov.state.ah.us> wrote:

Governor Palin, Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
From: Debbie Jacobson [mailto:Privileged or Personal Ma] Sent: Saturday, January 06, 2007 8:56 AM To: ivyJrye@gov.state.ak.us Subject: RE: Phone Call
Ivy, Thank you for considering me for the "Regents, University of Alaska Board of'. At this time, I am not interested in this appointment. Ivy, please express my appreciation to Sarah for consideration. This is not the right position at this particular time. I do wish to "Serve" Alaska in some capacity in the future. Sarah is going to be an awesome Gov. and if I can work in a way to help complete her vision, I would be happy to do so. I would consider other assignments in the future, should there be a need.
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Good luck to you Ivy. You have been very informative, thorough and cordial in sharing information regarding the potential appointment. Thank you for the job you are doing. Larry Jacobson Ed.D (907) 746-0441 hm Privileged or Person or Privileged or P e c e l l
From: Ivy Frye <ivy_frye@gov.state.ak.us> To: [Privileged or Personal l\ Subject: Phone Call Date: Wed, 03 Jan 200716:49:07 -0900 Dr. Jacobson, At your convenience, I'd like to speak with you tomorrow regarding our previous conversation. Any time that works for you, works for me. Thank you for your consideration. Best regards,
Ivy Frye
Director, Boards and Commissions Office of Governor Sarah Palin ivyJxye@gov.state.ak.us (907) 465-3500 office (907) 465-8110 fax
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Sarah Palin [govpalin@yahoo.com] Tuesday, January 09, 2007 7:06 PM Rutherford; Martha K (DNR); bruceanders888@hotmail.com; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Bitney; John W (LAA); Patrick S Galvin; Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Spencer; Kari L (GOV) Stapleton; Meghan N (GOV)
Subject: Re: Inaccessible re: gasline?
Thanks Marty... we can catch up tomorrow? It would be a good time as I believe I am scheduled to listen in to Drue's teleconference (or video) re: gasline progress on fed. level. I can be pulled away at any time during the teleconf. to get an update from you. Perhaps Sean P. needs to be brought in to the loop on gasline progress also. We haven't spoken about it in some days, but I know he must be anxious to hear any news/plans also. thanks so much!
Marty Rutherford <marty_rutherford@dnr.state.ah.us> wrote:

Governor, It is true that we have been focused internally and it has been difficult for "stakeholders" while the Administration sorts out our way forward on the gasline. However, as Meghan indicated in her email of a few minutes ago, we will be meeting with the press ahead of the State of the State and at that time we will begin to identify the elements which are imbeded within the proposed Law of General Applicability. Simultaneously we will begin to reach out to the stakeholders on the concepts, along with certain details, in order to determine if it makes sense and what needs to be changed in order to stengthen the Proposed bill. Having said all this it might be very useful for us to talk with you to ensure you are fully aware of our intentions as well as to ensure we understand the criticisms you are hearing. As I write this I am sitting with the Gasline Team so Pat Galvin, Bruce Anders and I are all available to talk. Or, alternatively, we can talk tomorrow. I am available on my cell phone, 317-4728. Marty 1 Original Message From: Sarah Palin To: Sarah Palin; Marty Rutherford; Bruce Anders; Michael Tibbies; John Bitney; Patrick Galvin; Joe Balash CC: meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us Sent: Tue Jan 09 16:51:39 2007 Subject: Inaccessible re: gasline? I'm hearing accusations that we're "not accessible" re: gasline progress/updates. Can we let the public know as soon as possible where the gasline team is on moving forward in a transparent fashion? Sarah Palin <govpalin@yahoo.com> wrote:
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Scott Heyworth <heyworth@gci.net> wrote: Scott Gas line meeting draws crowd Jan. 9, 2007 By MATT TUNSETH Frontiersman <http://www.burstbeacon.eom/view/62399/9493/62604/103174/1469/28325 068/> WASILLA - Supporters of an all-Alaska natural gas pipeline came out swinging Sunday afternoon during a presentation by the Alaska Gasline Port Authority. aosWe've gone 12 rounds in an 18 round fight and we're the only ones still standing,aD moderator John Reeves said as the presentation began. The presentation hit on a wide range of topics related to the authority's proposed project. One of the main points was that North Slope gas should be used as soon as possible to benefit Alaskans in whatever ways possible through construction of a pipeline, cheap gas for Alaskans and increased state revenue. aoeIt's Alaska's gas and it should be used for Alaskans' benefit,aL' Valdez mayor Bert Cottle said. But as the event wore on, participants also used the forum to speak out against big oil and the Murkowski administration for their inability to get any kind of project off the ground. aosAt what point do Alaskans say, a~enough is enough?'SG asked Cottle. acel think that point is now.aD Rep. Carl Gatto, R-Palmer, attended the meeting and said he believes much of the blame for the stalled pipeline discussions should go to one company. aoeThe biggest stumbling block is Exxon,a"J Gatto said. &oeThey do not want to move the gas.aCG Gatto expressed anger with the oil giant both for its reluctance to move North Slope natural gas and the company's failure to pay settlements from the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill. aceThey know that if you can hire more attorneys, you can go on for a generation,aD he said. acsDealing with Exxon has been a serious problem.aG The Murkowski administration was unable to secure a contract with the North Slope oil and gas companies to bring the state's enormous gas reserves to market. Many in attendance at Sunday's forum said the oil companies have no right to sit on gas that belongs to the state, and pressure should be brought to bear on them. aoeIf you had a house with a tenant that didn't pay rent for 20 years, would you let them keep living there?a'J Reeves asked. aoeExxon owes us money.aD Reeves said he believes Gov. Sarah Palin's new administration will be more supportive of the port authority's project, as well as less beholden than Murkowski to the interests of oil companies. aoeThey've owned a lot of our legislators. They've owned our governor. But they don't own our governor now. They don't own this guy here,aQ he said, pointing to Gatto. The port authority is comprised of representatives from the municipal governments of Valdez, Fairbanks and the North Slope. Its goal is to build a pipeline from Prudhoe Bay to Valdez, with a spur line to supply Southcentral Alaska's gas needs. The plan, supporters say, would share revenue from the line between the state and municipalities across Alaska. Beyond that, however, port authority representatives said they would be perfectly happy if someone else -
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including the oil companies - built the pipeline. The point, they stressed, is that some kind of pipeline project needs to get done sooner rather than later. aceEither we'll build it or somebody else will build it,aD Cottle said. The Valdez mayor said port authority representatives will continue holding public forums across the state as a way to drum up support for the project and keep pressure on the oil companies. ace We're not going away,dD he said. Contact Matt Tunseth at 352-2265 or matt.tunseth@ frontiersman.com.
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Ivy Frye [lvy_Frye@gov.state.ak.us] Tuesday, January 09, 2007 7:41 AM mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us 'Kris Perry'; Sarah Palin
Subject: RE: Legislative Confirmation Mike, Here is the name of appointees who require legislative confirmation. Thx
From: Sarah Palin [mailto:govpaiin@yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, January 08, 2007 5:51 PM To: Ivy Frye Cc: 'Kris Perry'; Mike Tibbies Subject: Re: Legislative Confirmation
pis cc tibbles on these names - and we won't confirm on those whom we can change out with other folks. Ivy Frye <ivy Jrye@gov.state.ak.us> wrote: Kris,
I've printed a hard copy to discuss with Governor Palin. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Ivy Frye
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From: Sent: To: Ivy Frye [lvy_Frye@gov.state.ak.us] Tuesday, January 09, 2007 9:50 AM Sarah Palin
Subject: RE: Leg Confirmation- Privileged or Great question! Sorry. Professional Teaching Practices.
From: Sarah Palin [mailto:govpalin@yahoo.com] Sent: Tuesday, January 09, 2007 9:46 AM To: Ivy Frye Privileged or Subject: Re: Leg Confirmation-
what board? Ivy Frye <ivyJ~rye@gov.state.ak.us> wrote:

Ivy Frye
Director, Boards and Commissions Office of Governor Sarah Palin ivy_fiye@gov.state.ak.us (907) 465-3500 office (907) 465-8110 fax
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From: Sent: To: Sarah Palin [govpalin@yahoo.com] Wednesday, January 10, 2007 5:13 PM Glen Biegel
Subject: Re: Commissioner Sampson announced.
Hey, he's got a new boss now, right?! Let's allow him good direction so that we DO see a dramatic improvement in educ. Thanks for coordinating with Meg on the state of state. Let us (incl. Ivy) know of your suggestions for bd. appts. Anything new on the radio gig?
Glen Biegel <gbiegel@ak.net> wrote:

I have just heard the news about the reinstatement of commissioner Sampson. I am disappointed but hope he will implement your policies well and that we will see a dramatic improvement in education and sincere integration with Labor and Commerce. In the event of a continuation of past performance, perhaps Mr. LeDoux will have an opportunity to serve you in the future. If you are interested, I have a number of people who would be good state board of education members. Back to the State of the State. God Bless, Glen
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From: Sent: To: Sarah Palin [govpalin@yahoo.com] Wednesday, January 10, 2007 6:44 AM Stapleton; Meghan N (GOV); Bitney; John W (GOV); Rutherford; Martha K (DNR); 'Bruce Anders'; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Patrick S Galvin; Balash; Joseph R (GOV)
Subject: RE: Inaccessible re: gasline? Makes a lot of sense, sounds very good. Hopefully the press/public will be patient with us. I don't want that aspect of the story (belated AGIA introduction) to grow legs of its own. Thanks so much for responding to those recent press inquiries, Meg and Bitney.
Meghan Stapleton
<meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us> wrote:
To close the loop, I spoke with Ayers tonight and just provided her with our update from today. Essentially, the following paragraph is what I said: The governor's goal has always been to introduce a gasline bill on day one of the session, but we want to get it right with a good product. The gasline team is recommending that the bill be delayed to continue to work through the vetting process with the experts. That's where it is now. We have the bill with the concepts and the details, but it is going through the experts' hands right now. We don't want to introduce a bill just to introduce a bill and meet a goal. Delaying the bill's introduction gives experts the chance to weigh-in and ensures that the best product goes before the Legislature. She amended a line of the story that instead of stating that a bill will be introduced in the first week of the session, she wrote that a bill will be introduced in the first weeks of the session, I forwarded this paragraph from the weekend and she was going to draw upon it to further define the law of general application. The governor has long stated that the obsolete Stranded Gas Development Act was the improper legal vehicle for negotiating a viable and profitable contract. Therefore, the governor's gas cabinet is working around the clock to draft a bill seeking a law of general application. When passed, this law will bring transparency to a competitive process, will jumpstart construction with valuable incentives, and will maximize the return on a gasline for both the state and the project proponent. The Palin Administration will be introducing this bill in the upcoming legislative session as soon as the bill has been vetted through experts. As to the Port Authority Board and ANGDA sharing information, I applaud any efforts by any potential applicants to join forces, including the three primary North Slope producers, in whatever manner they deem appropriate to eventually submit the most attractive and beneficial proposal for the Administration's consideration under the new law.
From: John Bitney [mailto:john_bitney@gov.state.ak.us] Sent: Tuesday, January 09, 2007 6:28 PM To: 'Meghan Stapleton'; 'Sarah Palin'; marty_rutherford@dnr.state.ak.us; 'Bruce Anders'; mike_tibbles@gov,state.ak.us; patrick_galvin@revenue.state.ak,us; joe_balash@gov.state.ak.us Subject: RE: Inaccessible re: gasline? Sabra Ayers from the Anchorage Daily News just interviewed me regarding the Governor's legislative agenda. She asked a number of questions regarding the Governor's natural gas development bill. My statements in this regard were as follows: it is the Governor's goal to have a bill ready during the first week of the session...we are working hard right now to be prepared the bill is a general law of applicability, which qualifies any/all entities to come forward. She asked about time frames for getting things done. I emphasized that this Governor does not want to compromise the state's negotiating position by setting deadlines. We
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do realize this is an important project for the future, .and there are many benchmarks in the process I also spoke today with Rep Mike Hawker and Rep Craig Johnson. Rep Johnson is chair of H-Resources (along with Rep Carl Gatto). Johnson said that he wanted to have initial hearings that talk about the energy market in the United States as a way of illustrating that it is important for Alaska to move quickly to meet market demand. I told Rep Johnson we would contact him and Rep Gatto very soon about outlining a schedule. I don't see anything in the below statement inconsistent with my comments...but my fingers are crossed. So far, all legislative contacts have been positive in regard to working with us on the natural gas issues. There will, no doubt, be some tough questions...but everyone is emphasizing that 1) they want to work with us, and 2) they do not intend to initially "put us on the spot." I believe with some good communication, we can at least get off to a decent start. John Bitney From: Meghan Stapleton [mailto:meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us] Sent: Tuesday, January 09, 2007 4:58 PM To: 'Sarah Palin'; marty_rutherford@dnr.state.ak.us; 'Bruce Anders'; mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us; john_bitney@gov.state.ak.us; patrick_galvin@revenue.state.ak.us; joe_balash@gov.state.ak.us Subject: RE: Inaccessible re: gasline? The press just began contacting us this weekend regarding the gasline. The statement below was used as a foundation for Channel 2, ADN, Wall Street Journal, etc. As we've discussed, there will be a meeting Tuesday night at the mansion regarding the State of the State and in particular, the gasline progress. We will send out the media advisory and extend the invitation, perhaps as early as tomorrow. That should help many understand the timeline and the importance of it.
The governor has long stated that the obsolete Stranded Gas Development Act was the improper legal vehicle for negotiating a viable and profitable contract. Therefore, the governor's gas cabinet is working around the clock to draft a bill seeking a law of general application. When passed, this law will bring transparency to a competitive process, will jumpstart construction with valuable incentives, and will maximize the return on a gasline for both the state and the project proponent. The Palin Administration will be introducing this bill in the upcoming legislative session as soon as the bill has been vetted through experts. As to the Port Authority Board and ANGDA sharing information, X applaud any efforts by any potential applicants to join forces, including the three primary North Slope producers, in whatever manner they deem appropriate to eventually submit the most attractive and beneficial proposal for the Administration's consideration under the new law.
From: Sarah Palin [mailto:govpalin@yahoo.com] Sent: Tuesday, January 09, 2007 4:52 PM To: Sarah Palin; marty_rutherford@dnr.state.ak.us; Bruce Anders; mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak..us; john_bitney@gov.state.ak.us; patrick_galvin@revenue.state.ak.us; joe_balash@gov.state.ak.us Cc: meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us Subject: Inaccessible re: gasline? I'm hearing accusations that we're "not accessible" re: gasline progress/updates. Can we let the public know as soon as possible where the gasline team is on moving forward in a transparent fashion?
Sarah Palin <govpalin@yahoo.com> wrote:
Scott Heyworth <heyrvorth@gci.net> wrote:

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Gas line meeting draws crowd

Jan. 9, 2007 By MATT TUNSETH Frontiersman WASILLA - Supporters of an all-Alaska natural gas pipeline came out swinging Sunday afternoon during a presentation by the Alaska Gasline Port Authority. "We've gone 12 rounds in an 18 round fight and we're the only ones still standing," moderator John Reeves said as the presentation began. The presentation hit on a wide range of topics related to the authority's proposed project. One of the main points was that North Slope gas should be used as soon as possible to benefit Alaskans in whatever ways possible - through construction of a pipeline, cheap gas for Alaskans and increased state revenue. "It's Alaska's gas and it should be used for Alaskans' benefit," Valdez mayor Bert Cottle said. But as the event wore on, participants also used the forum to speak out against big oil and the Murkowski administration for their inability to get any kind of project off the ground. "At what point do Alaskans say, 'enough is enough?"' asked Cottle. "I think that point is now." Rep. Carl Gatto, R-Palmer, attended the meeting and said he believes much of the blame for the stalled pipeline discussions should go to one company. "The biggest stumbling block is Exxon," Gatto said. "They do not want to move the gas." Gatto expressed anger with the oil giant both for its reluctance to move North Slope natural gas and the company's failure to pay settlements from the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill. "They know that if you can hire more attorneys, you can go on for a generation," he said. "Dealing with Exxon has be a serious problem." The Murkowski administration was unable to secure a contract with the North Slope oil and gas companies to bring th state's enormous gas reserves to market. Many in attendance at Sunday's forum said the oil companies have no right to sit on gas that belongs to the state, and pressure should be brought to bear on them. "If you had a house with a tenant that didn't pay rent for 20 years, would you let them keep living there?" Reeves aske "Exxon owes us money." Reeves said he believes Gov. Sarah Palin's new administration will be more supportive of the port authority's project,; well as less beholden than Murkowski to the interests of oil companies. "They've owned a lot of our legislators. They've owned our governor, But they don't own our governor now. They dor own this guy here," he said, pointing to Gatto. The port authority is comprised of representatives from the municipal governments of Valdez, Fairbanks and the Nortl Slope. Its goal is to build a pipeline from Prudhoe Bay to Valdez, with a spur line to supply Southcentral Alaska's gas needs. The plan, supporters say, would share revenue from the line between the state and municipalities across Alaska. Beyond that, however, port authority representatives said they would be perfectly happy if someone else - including th oil companies - built the pipeline. The point, they stressed, is that some kind of pipeline project needs to get done soor rather than later.
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"Either we'll build it or somebody else will build it," Cottle said. The Valdez mayor said port authority representatives will continue holding public forums across the state as a way to drum up support for the project and keep pressure on the oil companies. "We're not going away," he said. Contact Matt Tunseth at 352-2265 or matt.tunseth@ frontiersman.com.
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From: Sent: To: Erika Fagerstrom [erika_fagerstrom@gov.state.ak.us] Wednesday, January 10, 2007 4:56 PM Sarah Palin
Subject: Re: FW: Media Reception at the Residence- Tuesday, January 16, 2007 6:30-8:30pm. I'll send the updated information to her. :)
Erika Fagerstrom Executive Residence Manager & Assistant to the First Gentleman Governor's House State of Alaska, Office of the Governor 716 Calhoun Avenue, Juneau, Alaska 99801 Phone: 907-465-3500; Fax: 907-465-2031
Sarah Palin wrote: Pis include Kari in this loop, thanks! Meghan Stapleton <meshan stapleton(a)sov.state.ak.us> wrote:
Press briefing Tuesday evening at the Governor's mansion. The list below reflects 25. Erika, I can stop by on Friday to take a look - perhaps late morning would work best. Preliminary attendees: Anne Sutton - A P Steve Quinn - AP Bill McAllister - Channel 2 Sabre Ayers - Anchorage Daily News Stefan Milchowski - Fairbanks Daily News-Miner Pat Forgey - Juneau Empire Matt Simon - Channel 11 News Christina Grande - Superstation News (includes Channel 13 Anchorage and ABC in Juneau) Gregg Erickson - Alaska Budget Report Judy Erickson - Alaska Budget Report? Becca Braun - Alaska Budget Report Bob Tzach - Fisherman's Dave Donaldson - APRN Matt Miller - KTOO Governor Commissioner Rutherford Commissioner Galvin Mike Tibbies Joe Balash Meghan Stapleton Charles Fedullo Sharon Leighow John Bitney Chris Clark Bruce Anders
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We are calling many right now to give a heads-up. I think an invitation is too formal as I am telling reporters this will be a very informal sit around the table and talk gasline and receive an advance on gasline state of the state. No cameras. Embargoed discussion. In one sense don't know that we can expect it to be "off the record" as they will be using elements to discuss the next day - embargoed is probably the important word. We have been discussing teleconference availability though I am now leaning against it as we cannot control if someone is recording somewhere else. Especially since every major outlet in the state is covered with the above attendees.
From: Erika Fagerstrom ("mailto:erika faqerstrom@qov.state.ak.usl Sent: Wednesday, January 10, 2007 11:18 AM To: Meghan N Stapleton Subject: Media Reception at the Residence- Tuesday, Januaty 16, 2007 6:30-8:30pm. Hello Meghan,
Welcome to Juneau!
1 just wanted to touch bases on a couple of items for the Media Reception at the House on Tuesday, January 16 from 6:30 to 8:30pm. Guest List 25 (Media, GOA and Staff) Would you email a guest list to me when you have a chance, even if it's not the final one. Invites How are you planning to invite this group? Is it going to be a simple phone call or do you need me to generate a formal invitation? Another option is a phone call and follow up with a reminder /nvitation that could be mailed out. RSVPs If you'd like them to RSVP to you that's great, please just keep me up to date on the responses. If you'd like for me to take care of the RSVPs the phone number is 465-2599 and then I would keep you up to date. Menu Horsedeuvres Finger food desserts Teleconference Call You will set up the call and I will make sure that the phone is set-up. We'd need to decide in advance which room is best suited for the call, so just let me know when you can stop by the House (preferably this week). I think that's it for now. Please let me know if there's anything that I can assist you with for this reception or if you have any questions. I assume that you're my contact for this event, so please let me know if there's someone else that I should be working with as well. Thanks, Erika Privilegeipell
Erika Fagerstrom Executive Residence Manager & Assistant to the First Gentleman Governor's House State of Alaska, Office of the Governor 716 Calhoun Avenue, Juneau, Alaska 99801 Phone: 907-465-3500; Fax: 907-465-2031
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From: Sent: To: Governor Sarah Palin [govpalin@gov.state.ak.us] Wednesday, January 10, 2007 11:52 AM Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: governor's email account This is the Governor's private email account.
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Unknown From: Sent: To: Mike Tibbies [mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us] Wednesday, January 10, 2007 9:40 PM Sarah Palin
Subject: RE: Fw: Westwind II I will have Russ work with DPS to send a response. It sounds as if we are doing just fine on our own. We have a bid at $2.1 and the individual is interested in negotiating with the state on a final amount. It that does not work, we can put it out for another 10 days on ebay. The Turbo North gentleman needs to be informed that any use of a broker would have be established through a competitive bid process.
From: Sarah Palin [mailto:govpalin@yahoo.com] Sent: Wednesday, January 10, 2007 12:40 PM To: mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us Subject: Fwd: Fw: Westwind II w h o can respond to him so he'll not email me personally so often Rob Heckmann <tnavltd@alaska.net> wrote: From: "Rob H e c k m a n n " <tnavltd@alaska.net> T o : "Sarah Palin" < g o v p a l i n @ y a h o o . c o m > Subject: F w : Westwind II Date: W e d , 10 Jan 2 0 0 7 11:50:33 - 0 9 0 0
Original Message From: Rob Heckmann To: Sarah Sent: Wednesday, January 10, 2007 11:50 AM Subject: Fw: Westwind II Dear G o v e r n o r Palin, Just c h e c k i n g in to s e e if we c o u l d go to work for y o u selling the W e s t w i n d , Kind Regards, Robert H e c k m a n n , C e o Turbo North Aviation Ltd Anchorage 907-243-6333 9 0 7 - 2 2 3 - 5 2 8 2 Cell. Original Message From: Rob Heckmann To: Sarah Sent: Thursday, December 28, 2006 3:55 PM Subject: Westwind II Dear G o v e r n o r Palin, T h e E B a y auction o n the W e s t w i n d p e g g e d a t $ 1 . 9 M M and s o m e c h a n g e . We are curious since it did not m e e t t h e reserve w h a t you're intentions are.
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I am comfortable in saying that if we were given the job of disposing of the aircraft we could find an end-user to pay $2.15MM to possibly $2.25MM. If we had some time I would offer it out at $2.35MM as an asking price and see how close we came. An alternate consideration would be entertaining a different type of Jet or Turboprop in on trade if you feel the State has a need. There are cheaper Jets by far! Also way more suitable for multi-purpose usage. Look forward to hearing back from you, Kind Regards Robert Heckmann, Managing Director Turbo North Aviation Ltd, Anchorage.
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Unknown From: Sent: To: Mike Tibbies [mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us] Wednesday, January 10, 2007 9:40 PM Sarah Palin
Subject: RE: Fw: Westwind II I will have Russ work with DPS to send a response. It sounds as if we are doing just fine on our own. We have a bid at $2.1 and the individual is interested in negotiating with the state on a final amount. It that does not work, we can put it out for another 10 days on ebay. The Turbo North gentleman needs to be informed that any use of a broker would have be established through a competitive bid process. Mike
From: Sarah Palin [mailto:govpalin@yahoo.com] Sent: Wednesday, January 10, 2007 12:40 PM To: mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us Subject: Fwd: Fw: Westwind II w h o can respond to him so he'll not email me personally so often Rob Heckmann <tnavltd@alaska.net> wrote: From: " R o b H e c k m a n n " <tnavltd@alaska.net> To: "Sarah Palin" < g o v p a l i n @ y a h o o . c o m > Subject: F w : Westwind II Date: Wed, 10 Jan 2007 11:50:33 - 0 9 0 0
Original Message From: Rob Heckmann To: Sarah Sent: Wednesday, January 10, 2007 11:50 AM Subject: Fw: Westwind II Dear G o v e r n o r Palin, Just checking in to see if we could go to w o r k for y o u selling the W e s t w i n d , Kind Regards, Robert H e c k m a n n , C e o T u r b o North Aviation Ltd Anchorage 907-243-6333 9 0 7 - 2 2 3 - 5 2 8 2 Cell. Original Message From: Rob Heckmann To: Sarah Sent: Thursday, December 28, 2006 3:55 PM Subject: Westwind I! D e a r G o v e r n o r Palin, T h e E B a y auction o n the W e s t w i n d p e g g e d a t $ 1 . 9 M M and s o m e c h a n g e . We are curious since it did not m e e t t h e reserve w h a t you're intentions are.
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I am comfortable in saying that if we were given the job of disposing of the aircraft we could find an end-user to pay $2.15MM to possibly $2.25MM. If we had some time I would offer it out at $2.35MM as an asking price and see how close we came. An alternate consideration would be entertaining a different type of Jet or Turboprop in on trade if you feel the State has a need. There are cheaper Jets by far! Also way more suitable for multi-purpose usage. Look forward to hearing back from you, Kind Regards Robert Heckmann, Managing Director Turbo North Aviation Ltd, Anchorage.
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Meghan Stapletori [meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us] Thursday, January 11, 2007 7:50 PM 'Sarah Palin'; mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us; john_bitney@gov.state.ak.us meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us LATEST DRAFT OF SOS
Importance: High Thank you.
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From: Sent: To: Meghan Stapleton [meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us] Thursday, January 11, 2007 5:12 PM 'Sarah Palin'; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: RE: Re: Lieutenant Governor's Report: January 11, 2007 I've tasked Sharon Leighow with working on development and implementation of the Governor's newsletter. It may take a little bit - as we are looking for a different level of presentation, but hope to have something by the end of the month. I've asked for a weekly newsletter - hopefully without too much redundancy.
From: Sarah Palin [mailto:govpalin@yahoo.com] Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2007 4:51 PM To: meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us; mike_tibbles@gov,state.ak.us; kris_perry@gov.state.ak.us Subject: Fwd: Re: Lieutenant Governor's Report: January 11, 2007
Sarah Palin <govpalin@yahoo.com> wrote: Date: Thu, 11 Jan 2007 17:50:38 -0800 (PST) From: Sarah Palin <govpalin@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: Lieutenant Governor's Report: January 11, 2007 To: Lt Governor Sean Parnell <Lt_Governor@gov.state.ak.us> Looks great!!! Congratulations on this great product. This site will serve Alaskans well. Sarah Palin Lt Governor Sean Parnell <Lt_Governor@gov.state.ak.us> wrote:
Lieutenant Governor's Report

By Lieutenant Governor Sean Parnell January 11,2007
WELCOME! Welcome to the first edition of my Lieutenant Governor Report. I encourage you to take a look at my website, where the report is also accessible with additional links to photos and available articles. This report is intended to keep Alaskans informed of the Palin/Parnell Administration's progress and efforts. Each report will include highlights on state and community events, as well as citizen or other human interest spotlights. At the end of this report, I ask readers to contribute pictures and citizen nominations, so please keep your cameras ready to capture Alaska's beauty and your eyes and ears open to honor those in your community. BUILDING AN ADMINISTRATION The transition process was a bit of a whirlwind as Governor Palin and I began meetings with prospective gas pipeline project sponsors the first two days after being sworn in. Afterward, things calmed down somewhat, though I still faced the bittersweet and
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slightly daunting task of transitioning out of my law firm. After our victory in the general election, Governor Palin put in place a transition team to compile information on the former administration's management of state government and to identify issues that lie ahead. The governor appointed me to lead her budget transition team, and with the help of experienced budget people such as Ted Leonard, Mark Hanley, Kip Knudsen, John Bitney, and the staff at the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), we helped the Governor achieve her initial goal of proposing a balanced budget on December 15th. As the transitions teams helped us gain deeper insight into what shape our State is in, Governor Palin began building her team of capable, ethical commissioners. It has been an honor every step of the way to fight and serve alongside Governor Palin, and I look forward to even more teamwork in the future as I serve as her Lieutenant. GAS PIPELINE MEETINGS The Governor and I, along with Acting Department of Natural Resources Commissioner Marty Rutherford, met with 12 different groups on December 5th and 6th, our first days in office, to discuss moving forward on a gas pipeline. The attendees included: Alaska Gasline Port Authority - Alaska Natural Gas Development Authority - BG Group - BP Alaska - Chevron - ConocoPhillips - Enbridge - ExxonMobil - MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company - SEMCO - Shell Oil - TransCanada. Many interesting ideas were suggested, and the Governor and I look forward to receiving proposals from interested companies. The Governor named Acting Commissioner Marty Rutherford (DNR) as her team lead on gas pipeline issues. I anticipate Acting Commissioner Rutherford and her team will complete an assessment of the funds and resources available to the state to evaluate any proposals that might come. Additionally, the team is developing legislation for this upcoming session to move a gas pipeline nearer to reality. Finally, with President Bush's appointment of former Alaska State Senator Drue Pearce as the Federal Pipeline Coordinator, we look forward to working more closely with the federal government in advancing a gas pipeline in Alaska's interests. 172nd STRYKER BRIGADE RE-DEPLOYMENT AND RE-FLAGGING CEREMONIES Alaska's celebrated 172nd Strvker Brigade returned home in early December, and I was honored to attend their Re-deployment ceremony with Governor Palin and the Re-flagging ceremony two days later. While in Iraq, the 172nd Stryker Brigade earned worldwide respect for bravery and steadfastness in battle. The Stryker Brigade's commitment to freedom was proven repeatedly, and it was extremely gratifying to see them rewarded after long and dangerous hours across 16 months defending liberty and human rights. C 84th ENGINEER COMPANY RE-DEPLOYMENT Later on in December I spoke at the re-deployment of the C 84th Engineer Company. These Army Engineers are some of our bravest, unsung heroes of this war so far. They worked doggedly to ensure the safety of their fellow troops in Iraq. Whether building structures in Baghdad or setting records as they performed dangerous, back-breaking road construction on main and alternate travel routes (in the dead of night with bright spotlights illuminating them as they workedmaking them vulnerable), these men and women diligently served our country and made all Alaskans proud.
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PRAYER AND REMEMBRANCE SERVICE On January 3rd, I attended the Prayer and Remembrance Service for Fort Richardson soldiers SGT Brennan C. Gibson. SPC Phillip C. Ford, and SPC Shawn M. Murphy. It was with a heavy, but grateful, heart that I listened to the stories of their lives and courageous service. All three soldiers left widows and, in some cases, children behind. These men and their families paid the ultimate price for freedom, and words cannot express the depth of my sorrow and gratitude. We are honored to have our state and country represented by men and families such as these. ANCHORAGE POLICE DEPARTMENT GRADUATION As a young boy, I looked up to my uncle, who was a police officer. I learned a lot about sacrificial public service from him. Since then, I have greatly respected and esteemed police officers, and it was an honor to speak to the newest graduating class from Anchorage Police Department Academy 06-2. These men and women committed to serving our city, enforcing laws, and working hard to provide safe homes, parks, and schools for us and our families. For willingly seeking out and training hard to receive a challenging and often thankless job, I thank them now. We need and appreciate your hard work and sacrifice. Welcome to the ranks of Anchorage's Finest! STAFF SPOTLIGHT Chief of Staff, Jim Merriner Jim Merriner, a lifelong Alaskan, has worked as a commercial fisherman in Bristol Bay for 21 years. After graduating from Dillingham High School in 1988, Jim went on to get his Bachelors of European History from Harvard College, received his Teaching Certification from UAF, and later pursued his Masters of Philosophy in Educational Leadership and School Development at Cambridge University. Most recently he served briefly as the school administrator in Kipnuk with Deb, his wife of 15 years, and their four children. As Chief of Staff, Jim oversees Lieutenant Governor Parnell's Juneau and Anchorage offices, acting as a policy advisor to the Lieutenant Governor and assisting him as needed. If you have any questions regarding the Division of Elections or policy issues, please email Jim or contact him in Juneau at (907) 4653520. Welcome aboard, Jim! FUTURE REPORTS You know, these Lieutenant Governor Reports are not so much intended to be about the person of the Lieutenant Governor, but the position, and leveraging it for your benefit. Therefore, I want to hear back from you, my fellow Alaskans, with points of public interest or private citizens to honor, and I'd enjoy sharing photos you have taken from around the state that highlight Alaska's beauty, culture, and people. Please email your submission for consideration to Kate Morgan. I look forward to hearing back from you and eagerly anticipate your contributions!
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From: Sent: To: Sarah Palin [govpalin@yahoo.com] Thursday, January 11, 2007 12:34 PM mike_tibbles@gov. state, ak.us
Subject: Fwd: A few items
Sean Parnell <sparnell@alaska.com> wrote: Date: Wed, 10 Jan 2007 22:52:59 -0900 From: Sean Parnell ^Privileged or Person> Subject: A few items" To: 'sarah' <spalin@mtaonline.net>
Governor 1. Stanton Katchatag: I went to the memorial service for Stanton Katchatag yesterday, a Unalakleet elder, AFN Elder of the Year, and husband of Irene for 69 years. Most touching was Irene (the widow) singing "How Great Thou Art" in Inupiaq and when she finished Irene proclaimed with conviction, "God is great!" 2. Drue Pearce/Gas Pipeline: Privileged or Personal Material Redacted Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
3. Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
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Ft. Rich. Memorial Service: Thursday, I'll represent the state at another memorial service for servicemen killed in Iraq. 5. Juneau Schedule: I'll be in Juneau next week from Sunday to Sunday. After the second week of the session, I'll plan to be in Juneau on a Monday to Wednesday or Tuesday to Thursday schedule. As the session goes on, I'll spend more time in the week with you in Juneau. And, of course, I'll be on call and will be there whenever you sound the siren and need me around. Look forward to being with you for your State of the State and Hooper Bay!
Regards, Sean
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From: Sent: To: Sarah Palin [govpalin@yahoo.com] Thursday, January 11, 2007 11:58 AM Frye; Ivy J (GOV)
Subject: RE: Almost done Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Ivy Frye <ivy_frye@gov.state.ak.us> wrote:

Ramona, Thank you for sending me your resume. I appreciate it. At this time, there are several boards with vacancies. Are there any others you are interested in besides the Board of Regents? The Regents doesn't have any vacancies, but there are four terms expiring in March. I am in the preliminary stages of going through the applications for Governor Palin's consideration. At this stage, she hasn't made any firm decisions as she is still considering commissioner appointments. Please don't hesitate to contact me if you need anything! My direct line is 465-3969. Best regards, Ivy
From: Ramona Reeves [mailto:reeves.ramona@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, January 10, 2007 10:14 PM To: Ivy Frye Subject: Re: Almost done
Ivy Here it is. I am including a cover letter that relates specifically to the University as it is my understanding that you are considering me for one of the two Board of Regents seats that are now vacant. If you want a different cover letter with a broader perspective I would be happy to write one like that also. If you need something else from me let me know and I will get it to you. Thank you Ramona
On 1/10/07, I v y F r y e < i v v frve@.gov.state.ak.us> wrote: Thank you. Good to hear from you.
From: Ramona Reeves [mailto:reeve5.ramona@qmail.coml Sent: Wednesday, January 10, 2007 11:55 AM To: Ivy Frye Subject: Almost done
I am sorry my ASAP on the resume is taking so long. It is almost done and I will send
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it either later today or tomorrow. Ramona
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From: Sent: To: Joe Balash [joe_balash@gov.state.ak.us] Thursday, January 11, 2007 4:29 AM govpalin@yahoo.com; Michael Tibbies
Subject: Update/report Yesterday's meeting with Drue went very well. First, she described for us what she has been up to since being sworn in and what she is likely to be doing in the near term as it relates to the project. Then, Marty outlined what we are thinking and why...namely, that the SGDA failed the State and is unlikely to be a successful vehicle to advance the project. Given the principles outlined by the Governor, we have been hard at work crafting a bill to create a new mechanism to advance the project in a way that will protect our interests and begin to make the project "real". She seemed receptive and positive and wanted to know how she could help. It was a perfect transition into a discussion about the use of the federal loan guarantees and the role of FERC. Her responses and recommendations were very encouraging and she has made herself available to help in any way that she can. We can get into the details of what she thinks we need to do at a later point in time, but it will require some significant outreach efforts in DC. However, she remains convinced that everyone (our delegation, the White House, and the new Congress) want to know what they can do to help. It seems the previous administration did not want or seek any assistance in dealing with the commercial parties. I am in meetings most of the day, but can step out at most any time to discuss further over the phone. Otherwise, I'll be in the office this weekend. Joe
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From: Sent: To: Kris Perry [kris_perry@gov.state.ak.us] Thursday, January 11, 2007 8:40 AM 'Sarah Palin'; 'Kris Perry1; 'meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us'; 'mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us'
Subject: RE: Re: RE: KWHL & the jet I called Bob this morning and he put me on the air. His idea is that 5 to 10 non-profits could participate; the ADN could also participate by having it published w/the non-profits listed and cut-out raffle tickets for folks to mail in w/the $100. With ADN's circulation of 80,000+ they thought the 30,000 tickets could be easily achieved and the potential for more money raised. I told them great idea; we're continuing to explore; and we'll keep them posted.
From: Sarah Palin [mailto:govpalin@yahoo.com] Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2007 6:27 AM To: kris_perry@gov.state.ak.us; Kris Perry; meghan_stapleton@gov.state,ak.us; mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us
Subject: Fwd: Re: RE: KWHL & the jet kris - would give him a call, i'm getting kids to school, thanks! djbob@acsalaska.net wrote:
From: <djbob@acsalaska.net> To: Sarah Palin <govpalin@yahoo.com> Date: Thu, 11 Jan 2007 06:05:22 -0900 Subject: Re: RE: KWHL & the jet I have been up all night. I have it all figured out with the jet. It's so simple...it's scary. Yes, still the raffle idea...but... I have figured out the logistics. Please call, This is good....REAL good. -Bob
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From: Sent: To: Kris Perry [kris_perry@gov.state.ak.us] Thursday, January 11, 2007 4:57 PM 'mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us'; 'Sarah Palin'
Subject: Joe, etc. You may already be aware but Emit met w/Joey today and talked about a couple of different opportunities for him within the department. Emil was impressed and both were pleased with the meeting...he'll follow-up w/Joey next week on position. I'm going to put Steve Menard in the receptionist position at least temporarily. He's interested in it and DCED needs to get squared away before that would be an option. We'll see how it goes.
Kris
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From: Sent: To: Mike Tibbies [mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us] Thursday, January 11, 2007 9:35 PM Sarah Palin
Subject: RE: FYI Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Mike
From: Sarah Palin [mailto:govpalin@yahoo.com] Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2007 9:16 PM To: Debbie Joslin Subject: Re:
Roger has a new boss now. That will obviously help. Roger has good ideas for education reform, but has needed an entire adminstration willing to tackle the challenges every area faces so that he can usher in the positive changes his department needs. Education has huge challenges, obviously, and Roger will help us meet them.
I appreciate your input and hope you will support the administration... we know we're not going to please everyone.
You, and homeschoolers in general, should know that I enthusiastically support homeschools and other alternative education venues.
Thank you Debbie, Sarah
Debbie Joslin <joslin@wildak.net> wrote:
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Hi Gov. Palin I see that Roger Sampson was reappointed to EED. I know that Homeschoolers, especially those in state wide correspondence programs, were disappointed to hear this. I think many interpreted your new vision as including a new commissioner. I talked with Comm. Sampson last spring and we had a good visit but I did get the impression from him that he does not have a high opinion of Homeschoolers in general. I hope that we will be able to have some positive changes to the regs that were implemented under FM/Comm. Sampson. Is there any hope of this happening? I know there were concerns about a few individuals taking advantage of the system. I share those concerns and would like to work with you and the Commissioner to see if there are some less punitive ways to correct the problems that spurred these changes. Thank you for taking time to read my comments. Debbie Joslin
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From: Sent: To: Sarah Palin [govpalin@yahoo.com] Friday, January 12, 2007 6:18 AM Michael A Tibbies; John W Bitney; Frye; Ivy J (GOV)
Subject: Fwd: Re: Re:
I'm sure now that Roger has a new boss and new direction he can implement changes that are friendlier to Alaskans who understand the need for enthusiastic support for alternative educ. opportunities. He may need to hire some new blood though. Larry LeDoux from Kodiak was very good on TT, don't know if he'd leave his post as principal, but keep him in mind. Glen Biegel <gbiegel@ak.net> wrote: Date: Thu, 11 Jan 2007 22:49:25 -0900 From: Glen Biegel <gbiegel@ak.net> Subject: Re: Re: To: Sarah Palin <govpalin@yahoo.com>
I guess through these conversations, you realize how much hope we put in you. Roger implemented some onerous regulations that were not a necessary result of the law. Through your working with him, I know your vision and goals for education will be included in his ideas. How can the people who I meet with best work with Roger? We are excited about being part of his team, under your broad vision. Are there any other DEED positions that can be filled by some of the members of the transition team or the education team. You have a deep bench to choose from, and it is important to have someone on the inside involved in the decisions as they are made. As you requested, I have a number of people with a broad experience and focus who would like to participate on the state board of education. I am compiling their names and areas of expertise to be sent on to Ivy. Let me know how else I can help. Education is my passion and I desperately want to see positive change. Sincerely, Glen Original Message From: Sarah Palin To: Debbie Joslin Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2007 9:15 PM Subject: Re:
Roger has a new boss now. That will obviously help. Roger has good ideas for education reform, but has needed an entire adminstration willing to tackle the challenges every area faces so that he can usher in the positive changes his department needs. Education has huge challenges, obviously, and Roger will help us meet them. I appreciate your input and hope you will support the administration... we know we're not going to please everyone. You, and homeschoolers in general, should know that I enthusiastically support
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homeschools and other alternative education venues. Thank you Debbie, Sarah Debbie Joslin <joslin@wildak.net> wrote: Hi Gov. Palin I see that Roger Sampson was reappointed to EED. I know that Homeschoolers, especially those in state wide correspondence programs, were disappointed to hear this. I think many interpreted your new vision as including a new commissioner. I talked with Comm. Sampson last spring and we had a good visit but I did get the impression from him that he does not have a high opinion of Homeschoolers in general. I hope that we will be able to have some positive changes to the regs that were implemented under FM/Comm. Sampson. Is there any hope of this happening? I know there were concerns about a few individuals taking advantage of the system. I share those concerns and would like to work with you and the Commissioner to see if there are some less punitive ways to correct the problems that spurred these changes. Thank you for taking time to read my comments. Debbie Joslin
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Unknown From: Sent: To: Cc: Sarah Palin [govpalin@yahoo.com] Friday, January 12, 2007 2:19 PM 'John Bitney'; 'Ivy Frye'; Lloyd; Denby S (DFG) 'mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak. us'
Subject: RE: Privileged JB- w e ' v e b e e n talking about that... I need it vetted confidentially w / f i s h folks John Bitney <john_bitney@gov.state.ak.us> wrote:
These are my thoughts...
Thank you John
From: Ivy Frye [mailto:ivy_frye@gov.state.ak.us] Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 10:33 AM To: 'Sarah Palin'; 'Denby Lloyd' Cc: mike_tibbles@gov.5tate.ak.us; john_bitney@gov.state.ak.us Subject: RE: Privilege June 1, 2006. The terms expiring are Art Nelson (consultant and son-in-law of Congressman Young) and Robert Heyano from Dillingham. Looking at a Law memo from 1991 the removal provisions say "for cause" and "pleasure of the governor." I'm having Law look at this right now to determine which it is. Thanks, Ivy
From: Sarah Palin [mailto:govpalin@yahoo.com] Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 10:17 AM To: Denby Lloyd Cc: mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us; john_bitney@gov.state.ak.us; ivy_frye@gov.state.ak.us Subject: RE: Privileged Ivy - w h e n is Bd of Fish appt. o p e n ? Denby Lloyd Governor: <denby_lloyd@fishgame.state.ak.us> wrote:
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DL.
Denby S Lloyd Acting Commissioner
Alaska Department of Fish and Game

P.O. Box 115526 Juneau. AK 99811-5526 907-465-4719
From: Sarah Palin [mailto:govpalin@yahoo.com] Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 6:32 AM To: denby_lloyd@fishgame.state.ak.us; mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us; john_bitney@gov.state.ak.us Subject: Privileged Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Kris Perry [kris_perry@gov.state.ak.us] Friday, January 12, 2007 1:42 PM 'Sarah Palin' 'Mike Tibbies'; russ_keliy@gov.state.ak.us; Schmidt; Joseph D (DOC)
Subject: 727 Governor, Commissioner Schmidt provided me the following information to pass along to you: On the Westwind: Hourly cost: $1,794 Max 5 prisoners. It cost $3,200 per prisoner for transport to Arizona. For prisoners returning on the same flight, the cost was $1,600. The Marshall's 727 costs $103,000 and holds up to 100. This last trip, they transported 100 prisoners to Arizona with 30 returning to Alaska. The cost was $792 per prisoner. Their plan is to transport quarterly to maximize use of the 727 until our prison is completed. Kris
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From: Sent: To: Cc: John Bitney [john_bitney@gov.state.ak.us] Friday, January 12, 2007 1:27 PM 'Ivy Frye'; 'Sarah Palin'; Lloyd; Denby S (DFG) 'mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us'
Subject: RE:Privileged or I These are my thoughts... Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Thank you John
From: Ivy Frye [mailto:ivy_frYe@gov.state.ak.us] Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 10:33 AM To: 'Sarah Palin'; 'Denby Lloyd' Cc: mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us; john_bitney@gov.state.ak.us Subject: RE: Privileged June 1, 2006. The terms expiring are Art Nelson (consultant and son-in-law of Congressman Young) and Robert Heyano from Dillingham. Looking at a Law memo from 1991 the removal provisions say "for cause" and "pleasure of the governor." I'm having Law look at this right now to determine which it is. Thanks,
From: Sarah Palin [mailto:govpalin@yahoo.com] Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 10:17 AM To: Denby Lloyd Cc: mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us; john_bitney@gov.state.ak.us; ivy_frye@gov.state.ak.us Subject: RE: Privileged c
Ivy - when is Bd of Fish appt. open? Denby Lloyd <denby_lloyd@fishgame.state.ak.us> wrote:

Governor: Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
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Denby S. Lloyd Acting Commissioner Alaska Department of Fish and Game P.O. Box 115526 Juneau, AK 99811-5526 907-465-4719
From: Sarah Palin [mailto:govpalin@yahoo.com] Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 6:32 AM To: denbyJloyd@fishgarne.state.ak.us; mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us; john_bitney@gov.state.ak.us Subject: Privilegec Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Ivy Frye [lvy_Frye@gov.state.ak.us] Friday, January 12, 2007 11:13 AM Lloyd; Denby S (DFG)
'Sarah Palin' Subject: RE: Privileged o Thanks Commissioner. FYI, Fish appts need to go before the by Legislature April 1.
From: Denby Lloyd [mailto:denby_lloyd@fishgame.state.ak.us] Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 11:05 AM To: 'Ivy Frye' Subject: RE: Privileged Ivy: the Governor may also want to know that appointments to expiring terms on the BOF need to be named by April 1, so that the legislature can confirm the appointments before they adjourn and before the appointment takes effect on July (not June) 1. (see AS 16.0.221 (d)). Have fun, DL.
From: Ivy Frye [mailto:ivy_frye@gov.state.ak.us] Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 10:33 AM To: 'Sarah Palin'; 'Denby Lloyd' Cc: mike tibbles@qov.state.ak.us; john_bitney@gov.state.ak.us Subject: RE: Privilegec June 1, 2006. The terms expiring are Art Nelson (consultant and son-in-law of Congressman Young) and Robert Heyano from Dillingham. Looking at a Law memo from 1991 the removal provisions say "fqr cause" and "pleasure of the governor." I'm having Law look at this right now to determine which it is. Thanks,
From: Sarah Palin [mailto:govpalin@yahoo.com] Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 10:17 AM To: Denby Lloyd Cc: mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us; john_bitney@gov.state.ak.us; ivy_frye@gov.state.ak.us Subject: RE: Privileged
Ivy - when is Bd of Fish appt. open?
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Denby Lloyd Governor:
<denby_lloyd@fishgame.state.ak.us>
wrote:
DL.
From: Sarah Palin [mailto:govpalin@yahoo.com] Sent: Friday, Januar/ 12, 2007 6:32 AM To: denby_lloyd@fishgame.state.ak.us; mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us; john_bitney@gov.state.ak.us Subject: Privileged ] Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Ivy Frye [lvy_Frye@gov.state.ak.us] Friday, January 12, 2007 10:33 AM Sarah Palin; Denby Lloyd mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us; john_bitney@gov.state.ak.us
Subject: RE: Privileged or June 1, 2006. The terms expiring are Art Nelson (consultant and son-in-law of Congressman Young) and Robert Heyano from Dillingham. Looking at a Law memo from 1991 the removal provisions say "for cause" and "pleasure of the governor." I'm having Law look at this right now to determine which it is. Thanks,
From: Sarah Palin [mailto:govpalin@yahoo.com] Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 10:17 AM To: Denby Lloyd Cc: mike_tibb es@gov.state.ak.us; john_bitney@gov.state.ak.us; ivy_frye@gov.state.ak.us Subject: RE: Privileged or
Ivy - when is Bd of Fish appt. open? Denby Lloyd <denby_lloyd@fishgame.state.ak.us> wrote:

Governor: Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
DL.
From: Sarah Palin [mailto:govpalin@yahoo.com] Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 6:32 AM To: denby_lloyd@fishgame.state.ak.us; mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us; john_bitney@gov.state.ak.us
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From: Sent: To: Ivy Frye [lvy_Frye@gov.state.ak.us] Friday, January 12, 2007 10:36 AM Sarah Palin
Subject: RE: Privileged or
cause removal. The conflict in the law has been removed. AS 16.05.280; AS 39.05.060(d). From: Sarah Palin [mailto:govpalin@yahoo.com] Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 10:17 AM To: Denby Lloyd Cc: mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us; john_bitney@gov.state.ak.us; ivy_frye@gov.state.ak.us Subject: RE: IPrivilegec Ivy - when is Bd of Fish appt. open? Denby Lloyd <denby_lloyd@fishgame.state.ak.us> wrote:
Governor:
DL.
From: Sarah Palin [mailto:govpalin@yahoo.com] Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 6:32 AM To: denby_lloyd@fishgame.state.ak.us; mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us; john_bitney@gov.state.ak.us Subject: Privileged o Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
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From: Sent: To: Marty Rutherford [marty_rutherford@dnr.state.ak.us] Saturday, January 13, 2007 2:52 PM Sarah Palin
Subject: Re: Privileged or P& other issues Governor, Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Thirdly, I spent this morning with permitting and exploration representatives from Shell, Anadarko, ConocoPhillips and Chevron regarding their interest in the OCS, focusing upon the OCS Lease Sale 193 in the Chukchi Sea. The companies want to ensure your administration understands how very important this lease sale is to their companies investment in Alaska and to filling the oil production gap as well as to the gas pipeline. They advised that they know of 7 companies who have conveyed to the Mineral Management Service (MMS) their desire to participate in the November or December 2007 lease sale, and their belief that significant Alaskan investment and exploration will result from it if the OCS leasing area includes the maximum amount of prospective acreage. I too am very excited about the level of interest being shown by the industry in the OCS lease sales, particularly with Shell's very significant investment this year in the Beaufort Sea. I believe Shells heavy return into Alaska changes the entire oil and gas dynamic, since they are currently an "explorer" company in Alaska, with all the same access needs as an Anadarko, only on steroids! Finally, I want to ensure you are receiving everything you need on the Gas Pipeline legislation for your State of the State address and the surrounding press discussions. I've been monitoring the information exchange between Meghan and Bruce and it appears that is proceeding well. Pat Galvin and Lt. Governor Parnell had agreed to draft the gasline briefing paper to support your conversation with Vice President Cheney and I was just on the phone with Pat asking if he and Sean had sent it on to you. Pat was having trouble catching up with the Lt. Governor but will get back to me with a status report. If you are feeling uneasy at any time over this weekend, please just give me a call and we'll get you something additional, I look forward to seeing you in Juneau this coming week. Marty
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Sarah Palin wrote: Hi Marty: Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Thanks! Sarah
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From: Sent: To: Mike Tibbies [mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us] Saturday, January 13, 2007 11:38 AM Sarah Palin
Subject: RE: Horror story Anna Kim is our special assistant assigned to Health and Social Services. I have forwarded the message to her and requested that she contactPrivileged or Peilisten to her story, ask for additional details and work with _Karleen to address the issue. I requested Anna contact Wayne Ross to let him know that she has contacted Privilege is concerned and will make the issue a priority on your behalf. I will double check to make sure the calls are made Tuesday. Mike
From: Sarah Palin [mailto:govpalin@yahoo.com] Sent: Saturday, January 13, 2007 9:57 AM To: ana_kim@gov.state.ak.us; anna_kim@gov.state.ak.us; mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us; karleenJackson@hess.state.ak.us Subject: Fwd: Horror story
Pis. let me know who's responding to Wayne on this. I forwarded it to personnel the other day. Thank you, Sarah Wayne Anthony Ross <waralaska@alaska.com> wrote: Date: Thu, 11 Jan 2007 11:20:10 -0900 From: Wayne Anthony Ross <waralaska@alaska.com> Subject: Horror story To: Sarah Palin <spalin@mtaonline.net>
Dear Sarah: Both times that I ran for Governor, I described the Office of Childrens' Services (OCS) as a rogue agency that was out of control and destroying families. I have been dealing with that agency on behalf of parents for over 30 years and can give you a long list of outrageous actions that the agency has undertaken. When I ran I said I would hire a retired Colonel of General to put in that office and the first capital expenditure for my Commissioner would be the purchase of a shovel and a broom. I've now come across another horror story involving a family in the Valley and I've met with the mother. She is an impressive lady. She and her husband, married 26 years, had 2 children of their own and adopted 5. In Jan 05 one of the children told somebody that her mom had pinched her. The mother was arrested without a warrant and charged with assault and OCS picked up the children. The charges against the mother were, of course, eventually dropped but she and her husband have been unable to get most of the children back in almost two years! In the meantime, one child who was placed outside because of emotional issues caused by seeing her mom arrested, has been physically abused in OCS placement. I could go on and on. This family has an excellent claim against the State. Unfortunately, since I have the responsibility of making payroll for the people in my office, I do not have the resources to assist her in litigation (although I sure would like to). I told this lady that I would contact you and see if you could give her 20 minutes or a half hour of your very valuable time. I think she could give you a lot of information about what happened to her family and what is happening to others who fall into this agency's clutches. The mom's name is Privileged or Persoi
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She lives at Privileged or Personal Material Redai Her phone numbers are Privileged orjând Privile PrivilecI think her story would be an eye-opener for you. I'd ask that you meet with this mom personally although of course, you might want to have your Commissioner there too. Can you have someone in your staff call and set up an appointment? I believe that she will meet with you anywhere in the State. I would not make this request if I didn't think it important to the State and your administration to have you hear this. Thanks, Sarah. This one is important. My best, WAR
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From: Sent: To: Mike Tibbies [mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us] Saturday, January 13, 2007 11:48 AM Sarah Palin
Subject: RE: FW: Governor Palin on the tsunami I will also check with Mike Nizich. When an incident arises, he is the first person to receive a call from Emergency Management. I know that he was in frequent contact and was provided updates. He passed those along to me and Meg here at the office and we worked on the short statement. When I talked to him last night, I was under the impression that you were on his call list. I will make sure that we do a better job at trying every number and even email to make contact with you. Mike
From: Sarah Palin [mailto:govpalin@yahoo.com] Sent: Saturday, January 13, 2007 6:25 AM To: mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us Cc: mike_nizich@gov.state.ak.us Subject: Re: FW: Governor Palin on the tsunami
Mike - would you let McHugh Pierre know that someone from Homeland Security/Emergency Management needs to call me and inform me on things like this. It was Todd who called to ask if I'd heard about the tsunami warnings, so I called around to get information. Thankfully Meg handled media
Tell McHugh or whomever that I insist on being informed during any situation where the public would feel any person could be in danger during a potentially disasterous occurance. Thank you Meghan Stapleton <meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us> wrote:
From: Meghan Stapleton [mailto:Meghan_Stapleton@gov.state.ak.us] Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 9:33 PM To: 'Quinn, Steve' Cc: 'asutton@ap.org'; 'Meghan Stapleton' Subject: Governor Palin on the tsunami
Just spoke to the Governor. Here you go. Governor Palin: My thoughts and prayers are with all our coastal communities right now. We have the state's emergency management team watching, monitoring and providing updates to local officials in those communities. Alaska stands by to offer assistance, if need be.
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From: Sent: To: Joe Balash [joe_balash@gov.state.ak.us] Sunday, January 14, 2007 5:13 PM govpalin@yahoo.com; 'Michael A Tibbies'
Subject: Memo on AGIA meetings Here's a summary of the meetings held this past week on the AGIA. I can provide these more frequently in the future if you'd like them to be shorter in length.
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From: Sent: To: Sarah Palin [govpalin@yahoo.com] Sunday, January 14, 2007 7:32 AM Sarah Palin; Michael A Tibbies; tibbles@alaska.net; Ivy Frye; Frye; Ivy J (GOV); Meghan N Stapleton
Subject: Ralston's replacement
Sarah Palin <govpalin@yahoo.com> wrote: In the Ear: "On a less satisfying note, can it possibly be true that Joe Ralston, the other board member who lost his seat last week, learned he was out by reading it in the newspaper? It seems unlikely, but earmites are saying the new regime is really bad at communicating plans to those affected." oops... we need to be more careful in how these folks are informed. I thought Ralston was called. Lets make sure before any replacements that there's no annoucement until we make every effort to inform the affected party. Also, did Greg Wilkenson really transfer to HESS? Who will be DPS spokesman? Cheap Talk? Check out Yahoo! Messenger's low PC-to-Phone call rates.
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From: Sent: To: Ivy Frye [lvy_Frye@gov.state.ak.us] Sunday, January 14, 2007 11:57 AM Sarah Palin
Subject: RE: Regents Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
From: Sarah Palin [mailto:govpalin@yahoo.com] Sent: Sunday, January 14, 2007 11:18 AM To: Ivy Frye Subject: Re: Regents
Piper wants to go for a walk. I'm hitting the shower but come over! piper Ivy Frye <ivyJ~rye@gov.state.ak.us> wrote:
Governor, Do you want to go over the Regents applications for a little while today? It looks like you almost have it narrowed down, we keep coming back to the same names. Privileged or Personal Material Redacted Privileged or Pers
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I'm in the office and can walk over or I'm here via phone or email. And, if Piper wants to go on a walk today I bought myself some rain boots.
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From: Sent: To: Mike Tibbies [mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us] Sunday, January 14, 2007 10:57 AM Sarah Palin
Subject: RE: polar bears Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Mike
From: Sarah Palin [mailto:govpalin@yahoo.com] Sent: Sunday, January 14, 2007 7:49 AM To: mike_nizich@gov.state.ak.us; russ kelly; mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us; meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us Subject: polar bears
Palin needs to check information before making bold decisions Since Gov. Sarah Palin's inauguration, Alaskans have been enjoying many of the qualities she promised, from transparency to objective decisions made in the best interest of the people. Therefore, like many other Alaskans, I was sadly disappointed to read Gov. Palin's letter urging Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne to not list the polar bear as threatened. The governor's letter had several clear factual errors such as the statement: "there is no scientific evidence ... that these polar bear populations are declining." Scientists from the U.S. Geological Survey and the World Conservation Union have determined that five polar bear populations are declining, including the Hudson Bay population, which has decreased by 22 percent in 17 years. Gov. Palin also stated that "there are no discrete human activities that can be regulated" to alter the impacts of global warming on the polar bear and its melting habitat. To the contrary, there is overwhelming scientific consensus that reducing greenhouse gas emissions through discrete actions will mitigate the most dire of consequences. Although Gov. Palin's letter was disappointing, I believe that her comments were a direct result of bad information. Once she is armed with scientifically valid global warming data, I feel strongly that she will be a leader in the fight against global warming, a fight that is in the best interest of Alaskans, the economy and the great white bear. Mary E. Walker Anchorage Mike:
Thanks, Sarah
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From: Sent: To: Mike Tibbies [mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us] Sunday, January 14, 2007 1:46 PM Sarah Palin
Subject: Schedule FYi - Sean called from the Anchorage Airport. Due to mechanical problems they have not departed Anchorage. It sounds as if Alaska Airlines will be sending another jet. Sean would like you to know that he is trying to get here as soon as possible but there is a chance that he will not arrive in time for the event tonight.
From: Sarah Palin [mailto:govpalin@yahoo.com] Sent: Sunday, January 14, 2007 1:14 PM To: John W. Bitney Cc: 'Michael A Tibbies'; meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us Subject: Re: 2007 Legislative Agenda summary
except for correcting official team members' names, this looks good "John W. Bitney" <bitney@mtaonline.net> wrote:
Governor: Earlier today I distributed this message and attachment. After preliminary review by your senior staff team... I am forwarding to you for your review. To emphasize...! do not want to hand this out at the upcoming legislative leadership meetings. I will condense down the sheet into basic bullet points for those meetings in order to avoid legislators leaking. ~JB
From: John W. Bitney [mailto:bitney@mtaonline.net] Sent: Sunday, January 14, 2007 9:57 AM To: 'Michael A Tibbies'; 'meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us' Cc: 'Christopher Clark" Subject: 2007 Legislative Agenda summary Attached is an attempt to summarize our legislative agenda on two pages. This document SHOULD NOT BE DISTRIBUTED. This is intended to; help brief the Governor on our basic overall legislative strategy; give the Governor some talking points for upcoming legislative leadership meetings assist with State of the State speech To repeat - the issues in the attached briefing are intended to reflect the priority items of our Administration. Obviously, there will be numerous other legislative issues we will have to address - sunset of boards, crime, fisheries, economic development, rural energy, etc. However, I believe we should leave those issues to legislators for bill sponsorship, and offer them assistance from our Administration. By cutting down our priorities, my hope is to develop a strong message of: Quality over Quantity Less Government
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Getting Results I will contact Mike and Meghan today (Sunday) for feedback before sharing this with the Governor. Thank you. John Bitney
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From: Sent: To: Ivy Frye [lvy_Frye@gov.state.ak.us] Sunday, January 14, 2007 10:38 AM Sarah Palin
Subject: Regents Governor, Do you want to go over the Regents applications for a little while today? It looks like you almost have it narrowed down, we keep coming back to the same names. P r ' v ' l e 9 e d Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
or
Personal
I'm in the office and can walk over or I'm here via phone or email. And, if Piper wants to go on a walk today I bought myself some rain boots.
Ivy Frye
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From: Sent: To: Marty Rutherford [marty_rutherford@dnr.state.ak.us] Monday, January 15, 2007 6:29 PM Sarah Palin
Subject: Re: Fwd: confidential
Governor, I will be in Juneau Tuesday through Thursday this week and I'll make myself available anytime you'd like to touch base. Additionally, I can almost always be reached on my cell phone #3174728. Thanks, Marty
Sarah Palin wrote: confidential

M a r t y - Privileged or Personal Material Redacted Privilegec
Sarah Palin <govpalin(a)vahoo.com> wrote: Date: Mon, 15 Jan 2007 09:05:49 -0800 (PST) From: Sarah Palin <govpalin@yahoo.com> Subject: confidential
T o : talis Privileged or Personal Material RecfiPrivileged or Personal M C C : Privileged or Personal H i Talis;
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Thanks. Sarah No need to miss a message. Get email on-the-go with Yahoo! Mail for Mobile. Get started.
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Joe Balash [joe_balash@gov.state.ak.us] Monday, January 15, 2007 4:31 PM govpalin@yahoo.com; kari_spencer@gov.state.ak.us; 'Michael A Tibbies' 'Marty Rutherford'; patrick_galvin@revenue.state.ak.us
Subject: Briefing Paper for Jim Mulva Governor: Attached is the briefing paper for tomorrow's meeting with Jim Mulva and Jim Bowles. It went over one page, but considering the significance of their company's activities in our state, I thought it would be OK.
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Ivy Frye [lvy_Frye@gov.state.ak.us] Tuesday, January 16, 2007 9:45 AM Kris Perry 'Sarah Palin'; 'Mike Tibbies'; fek9wnr@yahoo.com
Subject: RE: Tom Lamal I do have his application on file.
From: Kris Perry [mailto:kris_perry@gov.state.ak.us] Sent: Tuesday, January 16, 2007 9:42 AM To: 'Ivy Frye' Cc: 'Sarah Palin'; 'Mike Tibbies'; fek9wnr@yahoo.com Subject: Tom Lamal FYI, Spoke to Tom Lamal from Fairbanks this morning. He said he put in a resume during the transition and is interested in serving this administration. Ivy, do you have that? Doesn't sound like he put in for a particular position but mentioned his experience in commercial fishing and construction, and that he has interest in land use.
Kris
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Kris Perry [kris_perry@gov.state.ak.us] Tuesday, January 16, 2007 9:58 AM 'meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us' 'Mike Tibbies'; 'Sarah Palin'
Subject: Wev Shea
FYI, Wev is flying to Juneau tomorrow, departing on Friday. He's staying at the Baranoff. He'll be getting in touch with you tomorrow. Has Ethan been contacted?
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: marty rutherford [marty_rutherford@dnr.state.ak.us] Thursday, January 18, 2007 4:44 PM govpalin@yahoo.com; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV) Balash; Joseph R (GOV) [Fwd: Fwd: BP Pipeline Corrosion]
Governor, During your meeting with Drue Pearce, following the discussion with Admiral Thomas Barrett, she mentioned a federal grand jury probe of the BP pipeline corrosion matter and assumed you had been briefed on the matter. All members of your administration noted we were unaware of
this probe and you requested I investigate and advise you and Commissioner Hartig, DEC, of what I found.
I did follow-up with the Dept of Law (DOL) and met significant unease with my inquiry. I finally discerned that, while DOL may have heard
something about the issue, and there are reports related to requests for documents that strongly suggest that such an inquiry is occurring., they have no real knowledge nor any official confirmation of that fact.
I did learn that a state Environmental Prosecutor in the Criminal Division's Office of Special Prosecutions and Appeals has been cross designated as a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney to assist with an investigation of the BP pipeline corrosion matter, and he is doing so. However, I was advised that federal law precludes him from discussing this investigation with anybody, including his superiors, your Commissioners and yourself.
I requested that this information be provided to me in an e-mail so I could convey it to your office. That e-mail follows. please advise. Marty R If you would like me to pursue this further,
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Original Message Subject: Date: From: To: BP Pipeline Corrosion Thu, 18 Jan 2007 08:37:05 -0900 Craig Tillery <craig_tillery@law.state.ak.us> Marty Rutherford <marty_rutherford@dnr.state.ak.us>
As requested.
Craig J. Tillery Deputy Attorney General Alaska Dept. of Law 1031 W. 4th Ave., Suite 200 Anchorage, AK (907) 269-5200 craig_tillery@law.state.ak.us <mailto:craig_tillery@law.state.ak.us> 99501
>>> Craig Tillery 1/12/2007 5:41 PM >>> You stated that you were requested to pull together a briefing for the Governor and other high level state officials regarding any federal grand jury probe of the BP pipeline corrosion matter and you asked if X could assist in assembling that information. I have spoken to both the
civil and criminal attorneys in the Department of Law who are involved in the corrosion matter and can tell you the following. First, the
existence of a federal grand jury review of the BP pipeline corrosion problem is widely rumored and there are reports in the public domain, particularly related to requests for documents, that strongly suggest that this is occurring. However, I am not aware of any official
confirmation of that fact and no information specifically regarding a grand jury review has been provided to the Civil Division of this Department or generally to the Criminal Division.
2
I can tell you that
the Environmental Prosecutor in the Criminal Division's Office of Special Prosecutions and Appeals has been cross designated as a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney to assist with an investigation of the BP pipeline corrosion matter and he is doing so. However, Federal Rule of
Criminal Procedure 6(e) specifically precludes him from discussing this investigation with anybody, including myself, his superiors and those individuals you described. In light of this, we are unable to provide Please contact me if you would
you with the information you requested. like to discuss this further.
The Attorney General requested that I respond on this matter.
Craig J. Tillery Deputy Attorney General Alaska Dept. of Law 1031 W. 4th Ave., Suite 200 Anchorage, AK (907) 269-5200 craig_tillery@law.state.ak.us <mai1to:craig_tillery@law.state.ak.us> 99501
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From: Sent: To: Ivy Frye [lvy_Frye@gov.state.ak.us] Monday, January 22, 2007 5:35 PM Michael A Tibbies; 'Sarah Palin'
Subject: Legislative Confirmation Deadline Governor Palin and Mike, I just wanted to let both of you know that the deadline for all board appointees that require legislative confirmation is February 14th. I wrote in my memo that it was February 16th, however I was mistaken, i have it on my calendar.
Ivy Frye
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Marty Rutherford [marty_rutherford@dnr.state.ak.us] Tuesday, January 23, 2007 7:59 AM Sarah Palin Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Bitney; John W (LAA); Stapleton; Meghan N (GOV); Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Anders; Bruce F (DNR); Patrick S Galvin
Subject: Re: Fwd: re: from January 19th Edition of Alaska Budget Report
Governor, I believe this VanMeurs' information was released in response to a public information request for SGDA documents we received from Ethan Berkowitz. Ethan had requested SGDA information from the Murkowski Administration and they had responded in a limited fashion. Once your administration took office Ethan resubmitted his request and the Depts of Law, Revenue and Natural Resources reviewed all the documents previously withheld under "deliberative process" and determined it appropriate to release about 60 additional documents into the public domain. Should you wish additional information just let us know. Marty R
Sarah Palin wrote: G'morning. Does anyone know if this VanMeurs' info was part of a transition report? Or was a release of VanMeur info some other document(s) given to the AK Budget Report? I was surprised to read this... it sounds totally accurate, but was surprised to see it so wondered where it came from. thanks! Scott Heyworth <hevworth&gci.net> wrote:
Date: Mon, 22 Jan 2007 23:19:48 -0900 From: Scott Heyworth <hevworth@qci.net> Subject: re: from January 19th Edition of Alaska Budget Report To: Scott R Heyworth <hevworth@aci. net>
this article was sent to me tonight. would you pay someone $2.1 million and not listen to them??
Van Meurs letter reveals misgivings about pipeline contract

Documents released by the office of Gov. Sarah Palin reveal that the Murkowski administration's lead consultant on gas pipeline contract negotiations had serious concerns about the contract Murkowski's team negotiated. Pedro van Meurs, the $3,000-a-day consulting economist who became the administration's prime explicator and cheerleader for the contract, wrote a February 1, 2006 memo outlining "deficiencies in the January 26 draft of the Stranded Gas Contract." In the letter, addressed to Jim Clark, Murkowski's lead pipeline contract
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negotiator, van Meurs expressed his view that there are three major problems with the proposal. First, he cites fiscal stability: "I believe we have gone completely over board on fiscal stability," writes the consultant. "I strongly believe that we need adequate fiscal stability to encourage the investment in the pipeline. Nevertheless, there is no need for the near absolute fiscal stability that the agreement now contains. There is absolutely no need to treat Alaska as a banana republic in order to secure the gas line." Van Meurs singled out as an example of fiscal-certaintv-qone-mad the concept of capping municipal taxes: "The impact of variations in municipal taxes of general application on the project economics is negligible. Therefore, in my opinion municipalities should be free to tax as they wish and the Participants should pay these taxes without limit." Van Meurs also objected to a provision in Section 9A of the contract allowing the producers to recoup money the state may owe the producers by withholding the state's in-kind gas. "This provision is totally unnecessary and highly damaging to the interests of the State." There is extremely low risk the state would not pay an outstanding bill, he says, and that risk can be addressed "by introducing a simple carry forward provision as is done in most international contracts." Van Meurs notes that the whole contract rests on the notion that the state will improve the project economics by taking its gas in kindthis concept relies on the state's having a reasonable opportunity to market its gas. "The current provisions in 9A now seriously undermine the entire economic concept of the contract. ... I believe that any notion of recoupment of the State's gas in kind should be eliminated from the contract." Van Meurs' final concern related to the agreements governing the limited liability companies (LLCs) that were to build and operate the pipeline. The agreements were never finalized and presented to the public. The consultant's comments suggest a critical stumbling block was the state's inability to obtain a parent company guarantee. Van Meurs wrote: "The early drafts of the State proposal included a Parent Company Guarantee in order to guarantee the implementation of the Contract by the producers, the LLCs in Alaska and the lower 48 States and LP's in Canada." Absent such an agreement, he says, the contract cannot be enforced outside of Alaska. To date, van Meurs wrote, there has been "zero progress" on such an agreement among the producers. "Without a parent company guarantee the Contract is not worth the paper it is written on.
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Companies can simply escape the work commitments and participation rights of the State because the Alaska LLC's or Alaska producers have no control over the Canadian LP's or Lower 48 LLC's." Van Meurs says it would be a "fundamental error" to finalize the contract without a parent company guarantee in the contract. While van Meurs is referring to an unreleased draft of the contract dated January 26. 2006, there is little to suggest that his concerns were mitigated in the contract the administration released on May 24. The cap on municipal taxes and the recoupment provisions remained in the contract, and the contract did not include a parent company guarantee. Asked about the letter in a January 18. 2007 phone interview, Jim Clark downplayed its significance. "In any contract I've ever negotiated there's always been things clients have found that they don't like and they come back and say, 'fix this' or 'fix that,'" Clark said. "I was surprised that [with] the contract we ultimately put on the table May 24457 pagesthere were [so] few things that people were concerned about." (huh? Legislators and many others had few concerns?) Clark said the duration of fiscal stability was the chief concern among legislators, followed by a desire to "beef up" work commitments. Clark noted that the Senate Natural Gas Development Committee approved a measure that would limit the duration of tax stability guarantees. "We felt that we had an appropriate period of time but the whole thing was subject to the legislative review. ... So we as an administration were prepared to negotiate a lesser time." As for recoupment of gas in kind, Clark said van Meurs never liked the idea. The provisions were devised by Dan Dickinson, a former Tax Division director who worked as a consultant with the administration, Clark said. "Using recoupment to balance accounts seemed an expedited way," and he said the state had an opportunity to contest recoupment it deemed inappropriate. As for the parent company issues, Clark said the administration was looking to find alternative means of resolving the problem van Meurs cited. "Of course we never resolved the LLC with producers before time ran out." Van Meurs worked under a contract with the Department of Revenue. As of January, 2006, he had collected $2.1 million over the course of his multi-year contract. In addition to his role in shaping Murkowski's proposed Stranded Gas Act contract, van Meurs was the architect of the former governor's petroleum production tax (PPT) proposal.
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From: Sent: To: Patrick Galvin [patrick_galvin@revenue.state.ak.us] Tuesday, January 23, 2007 8:24 AM Sarah Palin; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Bitney; John W (LAA); Stapleton; Meghan N (GOV); Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Rutherford; Marty K (DNR); Anders; Bruce F (DNR)
Subject: RE: re: from January 19th Edition of Alaska Budget Report
I apologize for not having briefed you on this earlier. We didn't know if this would make much of a splash. The Van Mears letter was one of a large number of SGDA documents we released a couple weeks ago in response to a public information request. On December 8, I received a letter from Rep. Ethan Berkowitz requesting a large number of documents associated with the SGDA that were withheld by the Murkowski Administration from a previous request made by the representative. Marty and I worked with the department of law and members of the gasline team to go through the previously withheld documents and identify any that could and should be released. Our review criteria was that documents should be released unless there was a specific legal reason it had to be withheld, or if the information would be potentially damaging to the state's negotiating position on oil and gas matters in the future. Following the review, we released 50 additional documents, some with confidential information redacted. Under the SGDA, applicants could submit information and request that it be held confidential. Once the state deems the information confidential, certain legal restrictions kick in that limit the state's ability to publicly release the information. Other information withheld included analysis of the state's negotiating position on matters that are relevant beyond the SGDA contract. We also withheld confidential attorney-client communication, and information regarding Pt. Thomson subject to the on-going litigation. In total, Rep. Berkowitz had requested 143 documents from the Murkowski Administration and 22 were released. He renewed his request to us, and we released 50 additional documents, including the Van Mears letter referenced in the article. Because of the number of withheld documents, we didn't make a big public showing of our response. Please let me know if you would like additional information.
From: Sarah Palin [mailto:govpalin@yahoo.com] Sent: Tuesday, January 23, 2007 6:21 AM To: mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us; John Bitney; Meghan Stapleton; joe_balash@gov.state,ak.us;
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marty_rutherford@dnr.state.ak.us; bruce_anders@dnr.state.ak.us; Pat Galvin Subject: Fwd: re: from January 19th Edition of Alaska Budget Report
G'morning.
Does anyone know if this VanMeurs' info was part of a transition report? Or was a release of VanMeur info some other document(s) given to the AK Budget Report? I was surprised to read this... it sounds totally accurate, but was surprised to see it so wondered where it came from.
thanks! Scott Heyworth <heyworth@gci.net> wrote:
Date: Mon, 22 Jan 2007 23:19:48 -0900 From: Scott Heyworth <heyworth@gci.net> Subject: re: from January 19th Edition of Alaska Budget Report To: Scott R Heyworth <heyworth@gci.net>
this article was sent to me tonight. would you pay someone S2.1 million and not listen to them??
Van Meurs letter reveals misgivings about pipeline contract

Documents released by the office of Gov. Sarah Palin reveal that the Murkowski administration's lead consultant on gas pipeline contract negotiations had serious concerns about the contract Murkowski's team negotiated. Pedro van Meurs, the $3,000-a-day consulting economist who became the administration's prime explicator and cheerleader for the contract, wrote a February 1, 2006 memo outlining "deficiencies in the January 26 draft of the Stranded Gas Contract." In the letter, addressed to Jim Clark, Murkowski's lead pipeline contract negotiator, van Meurs expressed his view that there are three major problems with the proposal. First, he cites fiscal stability: "I believe we have gone completely over board on fiscal stability," writes the consultant. "I strongly believe that we need adequate fiscal stability to encourage the investment in the pipeline. Nevertheless, there is no need for the near absolute fiscal stability that the agreement now contains. There is absolutely no need to treat Alaska as a banana republic in order to secure the gas line." Van Meurs singled out as an example of fiscal-certaintv-gone-mad the concept of capping municipal taxes: "The impact of variations in municipal taxes of general application on the project economics is negligible. Therefore, in my opinion municipalities should be free to tax as they wish and the Participants should pay these taxes without limit."
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Van Meurs also objected to a provision in Section 9A of the contract allowing the producers to recoup money the state may owe the producers by withholding the state's in-kind gas. "This provision is totally unnecessary and highly damaging to the interests of the State." There is extremely low risk the state would not pay an outstanding bill, he says, and that risk can be addressed "by introducing a simple carry forward provision as is done in most international contracts." Van Meurs notes that the whole contract rests on the notion that the state will improve the project economics by taking its gas in kindthis concept relies on the state's having a reasonable opportunity to market its gas. "The current provisions in 9 A now seriously undermine the entire economic concept of the contract. ... I believe that any notion of recoupment of the State's gas in kind should be eliminated from the contract." Van Meurs' final concern related to the agreements governing the limited liability companies (LLCs) that were to build and operate the pipeline. The agreements were never finalized and presented to the public. The consultant's comments suggest a critical stumbling block was the state's inability to obtain a parent company guarantee. Van Meurs wrote: "The early drafts of the State proposal included a Parent Company Guarantee in order to guarantee the implementation of the Contract by the producers, the LLC's in Alaska and the lower 48 States and LP's in Canada." Absent such an agreement, he says, the contract cannot be enforced outside of Alaska. To date, van Meurs wrote, there has been "zero progress" on such an agreement among the producers. "Without a parent company guarantee the Contract is not worth the paper it is written on. Companies can simply escape the work commitments and participation rights of the State because the Alaska LLC's or Alaska producers have no control over the Canadian LP's or Lower 48 LLC's." Van Meurs says it would be a "fundamental error" to finalize the contract without a parent company guarantee in the contract. While van Meurs is referring to an unreleased draft of the contract dated January 26, 2006, there is little to suggest that his concerns were mitigated in the contract the administration released on May 24. The cap on municipal taxes and the recoupment provisions remained in the contract. and the contract did not include a parent company guarantee. Asked about the letter in a January 18,2007 phone interview, Jim Clark downplayed its significance. "In any contract I've ever negotiated there's always been things clients have found that they don't like and they come back and say, 'fix this' or 'fix that,'" Clark said. "I was surprised that [with] the contract we ultimately put on the table May 24457 pagesthere were [so] few things that people were concerned about." (huh? Legislators and many others had few concerns?) Clark said the duration of fiscal stability was the chief concern among legislators, followed by a desire to "beef up" work commitments. Clark noted that the Senate Natural Gas Development Committee approved a measure that
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would limit the duration of tax stability guarantees. "We felt that we had an appropriate period of time but the whole thing was subject to the legislative review. ... So we as an administration were prepared to negotiate a lesser time." As for recoupment of gas in kind, Clark said van Meurs never liked the idea. The provisions were devised by Dan Dickinson, a former Tax Division director who worked as a consultant with the administration, Clark said. "Using recoupment to balance accounts seemed an expedited way," and he said the state had an opportunity to contest recoupment it deemed inappropriate. As for the parent company issues, Clark said the administration was looking to find alternative means of resolving the problem van Meurs cited. "Of course we never resolved the LLC with producers before time ran out." Van Meurs worked under a contract with the Department of Revenue. As of January, 2006, he had collected $2.1 million over the course of his multi-year contract. In addition to his role in shaping Murkowski's proposed Stranded Gas Act contract, van Meurs was the architect of the former governor's petroleum production tax (PPT) proposal.
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From: Sent: To: Ivy Frye [lvy_Frye@gov.state.ak.us] Tuesday, January 23, 2007 1:05 PM 'Sarah Palin'
Subject: Mike Kolivosky Governor Palin, I wanted to let you know that Mike Kolivosky passed away yesterday. You may know him from the Valley. If not, he was appointed uncler Gov Sheffield to a position in Public Safety. His wife is Melinda who works for Bill Tull and organizes the Palmer Pride parade every year (she's one of the MCs). I've sent notification to the constituent relations office. Thanks,
Ivy Frye
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From: Sent: To: Ivy Frye [lvy_Frye@gov.state.ak.us] Tuesday, January 23, 2007 1:05 PM 'Sarah Palin'
Subject: Mike Kolivosky Governor Palin, I wanted to let you know that Mike Kolivosky passed away yesterday. You may know him from the Valley. If not, he was appointed under Gov Sheffield to a position in Public Safety. His wife is Melinda who works for Bill Tull and organizes the Palmer Pride parade every year (she's one of the MCs). I've sent notification to the constituent relations office. Thanks,
Ivy Frye
8/25/2009
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From: Sent: To: Marty Rutherford [marty_rutherford@dnr.state.ak.us] Wednesday, January 24, 2007 7:57 AM Sarah Palin
Subject: Re: op ed
Governor, I spoke with Bruce yesterday and he was already working on the op ed piece. I will ensure he gives you timing feedback asap. Marty Sarah Palin wrote: Hi Bruce pis let me know when you'll have a draft gasline op ed ready... should i be starting it or are you doing that already? thanks! Sucker-punch spam with award-winning protection. Try the free Yahoo! Mail Beta.
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From: Sent: To: Meghan Stapleton [meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us] Wednesday, January 24, 2007 2:54 PM Bruce F. Anders; 'Sarah Palin'
Subject: RE: op ed Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Thanks!
From: Bruce Anders [mailto:bruce_anders@dnr.state.ak.us] Sent: Wednesday, January 24, 2007 2:48 PM To: 'Sarah Palin'; Bruce F. Anders Cc: 'Meghan Stapleton' Subject: RE: op ed Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Thanks, Bruce
From: Sarah Palin [mailto:govpalin@yahoo.com] Sent: Wednesday, January 24, 2007 1:56 PM To: Bruce F. Anders Cc: 'Meghan Stapleton' Subject: RE: op ed Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Bruce Anders
<bruce_anders@dnr.state.ak.us>
wrote:
I noughts?
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From: Bruce Anders [mailto:Bruce_Anders@dnr.state.ak.us] Sent: Wednesday, January 24, 2007 8:29 AM To: Sarah Palin Cc: Meghan Stapleton Subject: RE: op ed Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Just let me know your preference. Bruce
From: Sarah Palin [mailto:govpalin@yahoo.com] Sent: Wednesday, January 24, 2007 6:38 AM To: bruce_anders@dnr.state.ak.us Subject: Fwd: op ed
Sarah Palin <govpalin@yahoo.com> wrote: Date: Wed, 24 Jan 2007 07:36:58 -0800 (PST) From: Sarah Palin <govpalin@yahoo.com> Subject: op ed
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From: Sent: To: Meghan Stapleton [meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us] Wednesday, January 24, 2007 1:31 PM Bruce F. Anders; 'Sarah Palin'
Subject: RE: op ed Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
From: Bruce Anders [mailto:bruce_anders@dnr.state.ak.us] Sent: Wednesday, January 24, 2007 12:34 PM To: 'Sarah Palin' Cc: 'Meghan Stapleton' Subject: RE: op ed Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal MaterialêdacjThoughts?
From: Bruce Anders [mailto:Bruce_Anders@dnr.state.ak.us] Sent: Wednesday, January 24, 2007 8:29 AM To: Sarah Palin Cc: Meghan Stapleton Subject: RE: op ed Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Just let me know your preference. Bruce
From: Sarah Palin [mailto:govpalin@yahoo.com] Sent: Wednesday, January 24, 2007 6:38 AM To: bruce_anders@dnr.state.ak.us Subject: Fwd: op ed
Sarah Palin <govpalin@yahoo.com> wrote: Date: Wed, 24 Jan 2007 07:36:58 -0800 (PST) From: Sarah Palin <govpalin@yahoo.com> Subject: op ed
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To: Bruce Anders <bruceanders888@hotmail.com>, marty_rutherford@dnr.state.ak.us, Pat Galvin <patrick_galvin@revenue.state.ak.us>, Meghan Stapleton <meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us> Hi Bruce pis let me know when you'll have a draft gasline op ed ready... should i be starting it or are you doing that already? thanks! Sucker-punch spam with award-winning protection. Try the free Yahoo! Mail Beta.
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Kris Perry [kris_perry@gov.state.ak.us] Wednesday, January 24, 2007 10:36 AM 'Sarah Palin'; 'Mike Tibbies' 'john_bitney@gov.state.ak.us'
Subject: RE: Stinson Paul Richards is their lobbyist. John, please confirm.
From: Sarah Palin [mailto:govpalin@yahoo.com] Sent: Wednesday, January 24, 2007 10:34 AM To: Kris Perry; 'Mike Tibbies' Cc: john_bitney@gov.state.ak.us Subject: RE: Stinson
right - but is he also their registered lobbyist, if not, who is? Kris Perry <kris jerry@gov.state.ak.us> wrote:
No, Larry Stinson is a doctor/owner of Alaska Medical surgery centers in Anchorage, Fairbanks and Mat-Su. He's a friend of Dorwin's.
From: Sarah Palin [mailto:govpalin@yahoo.com] Sent: Wednesday, January 24, 2007 10:27 AM To: Kris Perry; 'Mike Tibbies' Cc: john_bitney@gov.state.ak.us Subject: Re: Stinson
is he a registered lobbyist? who is their lobbyist?
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Kris Perry [kris_perry@gov.state.ak.us] Wednesday, January 24, 2007 10:30 AM 'Sarah Paiin'; 'Mike Tibbies' 'john_bitney@gov.state.ak.us'
Subject: RE: Stinson No, Larry Stinson is a doctor/owner of Alaska Medical surgery centers in Anchorage, Fairbanks and Mat-Su. He's a friend of Dorwin's.
From: Sarah Palin [mailto:govpalin@yahoo.com] Sent: Wednesday, January 24, 2007 10:27 AM To: Kris Perry; 'Mike Tibbies' Cc: john_bitney@gov.state.ak.us Subject: Re: Stinson
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From: Sent: To: Kris Perry [kris_perry@gov.state.ak.us] Wednesday, January 24, 2007 11:04 AM 'John Bitney'; 'Sarah Palin'; 'Mike Tibbies'
Subject: RE: Stinson It is Paul Richards. Alaska Medical Development and/or Alaska Medical Centers are one in the same...they operate surgery centers -1 believe - in Fairbanks, Wasilla & Anchorage.
From: John Bitney [mailto:john_bitney@gov.state.ak.us] Sent: Wednesday, January 24, 2007 10:55 AM To: 'Kris Perry'; 'Sarah Palin'; 'Mike Tibbies' Subject: RE: Stinson Just got of the phone with APOC. The latest list of lobbyists who are currently registered for 2007 will be posted on APOC's web site next week. Registrations come in almost every day - especially during the first two months of session. Paul Richards is registered with AK Medical Development (Shawna Bowen-sp?). APOC can not find any lobbying records for Larry Stinson or AK Medical surgery centers. JB
From: Kris Perry [mailto:kris_perry@gov.state.ak.us] Sent: Wednesday, January 24, 2007 10:36 AM To: 'Sarah Palin'; 'Mike Tibbies' Cc: john_bitney@gov.state.ak.us Subject: RE: Stinson Paul Richards is their lobbyist. John, please confirm.
From: Sarah Palin [mailto:govpalin@yahoo.com] Sent: Wednesday, January 24, 2007 10:34 AM To: Kris Perry; 'Mike Tibbies' Cc: john_bitney@gov.state.ak.us Subject: RE: Stinson
right - but is he also their registered lobbyist, if not, who is? Kris Perry <kris_perry@gov.state.ak.us> wrote:
No, Larry Stinson is a doctor/owner of Alaska Medical surgery centers in Anchorage, Fairbanks and Mat-Su. He's a friend of Dorwin's. From: Sarah Palin [mailto:govpalin@yahoo.com] Sent: Wednesday, January 24, 2007 10:27 AM To: Kris Perry; 'Mike Tibbies' Cc: john_bitney@gov.state.ak.us Subject: Re: Stinson
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Kris Perry [kris_perry@gov.state.ak.us] Wednesday, January 24, 2007 9:35 AM 'Sarah Palin'; 'Mike Tibbies' 'john_bitney@gov.state.ak.us'
Subject: Stinson Yesterday i met with Larry Stinson w/Alaska Medical Centers. He provided me with a stack of reading material regarding their position for CON repeal or modification, further stating that it promotes healthy competition, drops healthcare costs to the consumer, will help with PERS/TRS and does not affect hospital profits. In addition, he spoke of forgiven loans and an extra [$72 million] distribution to hospitals for indigent care relief under the Murkowski administration. Mike & John, I'll send you copies. Governor, he referenced your State of the State speech and mention of a Healthcare Advisory Council. He would be honored to assist in any way and recommends that there be at least two physicians in private practice participating. Kris
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From: Sent: To: Ivy Frye [lvy_Frye@gov.state.ak.us] Wednesday, January 24, 2007 3:48 PM 'Sarah Palin'; Michael A Tibbies
Subject: Clemency and Faith Based Initiatives Governor Palin, In the previous administration, the Lt. Governor was the Governor's designee to the boards listed in the subject line. Would you like to designate your Lt. Governor or do you have somebody else in mind? Thanks,
Ivy Frye
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From: Sent: To: Sarah Palin [govpalin@yahoo.com] Friday, January 26, 2007 11:56 PM Frye; Ivy J (GOV)
Subject: Fwd: elect board of dental examiners
Joy <newbeg@gci.nef> wrote: Date: Fri, 26 Jan 2007 22:02:51 -0900 From: Joy <newbeg@gci.net> Subject: elect board of dental examiners To: spalin@mtaonline.net Dear Governor Palin, Have you decided who will be the next three (3) dentists to serve this board? I would like to know who will represent our state. Sincerely, J. Latham-Hahn
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Kris Perry [kris_perry@gov.state.ak.us] Friday, January 26, 2007 8:59 AM 'djbob@acsalaska.net'; 'Sarah Palin' 'Meghan Stapleton'; Leighow; Sharon W (GOV) Jet
Bob,
Just wanted to send you a quick update...
We continue to explore ways in which to make your great idea work!
One of the challenges is that current gaming regulations state that the permit holder (the non-profit, not the state) conducting the raffle must own the prize free & clear. So, maybe three non-profits could get together, buy the jet, raffle it off and then the proceeds could be distributed for charitable purposes...
I'm still working this and will keep my favorite DJ posted! I'll call you later today.
I'm going into a meeting, but
Kris Original Message From: djbob@acsalaska.net [mailto:djbob@acsalaska.net]
Sent: Tuesday, January 09, 2007 9:58 AM To: Sarah Palin Cc: Meghan Stapleton; kris_j?erry@gov.state.ak.us Subject: Re: RE: KWHL & the jet
We just want to be there when Sarah picks the winning ticket!
Love,
-Bob Lester 106.5 K-Whale
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Unknown From: Sent: To: Mike Tibbies [mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us] Saturday, January 27, 2007 1:58 PM Sarah Palin
Subject: RE: Nakazawa Fwd: proposed CES program I did not hear about Tony. We generally are not informed about University personnel changes. Also, we talked about Andree on the phone but if you have other questions, let me know. Mike
From: Sarah Palin [mailto:govpalin@yahoo.com] Sent: Friday, January 26, 2007 1:04 PM To: mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us; John Bitney Subject: Nakazawa Fwd: proposed CES program
Did you know Tony was let go? Also, let me know what's up with Andree MacLeod before she starts calling my home phone. John Glaser <jcglaser@nitaonline.net> wrote: From: "John Glaser" <jcglaser@mtaonline.net> To: <spalin@mtaonline.net> Subject: proposed CES program Date: Fri, 26 Jan 2007 12:42:32 -0900
Hi, my name is Cathy Glaser and I am a 37-year 4-H Leader and President of the 4-H Volunteer Leader's Assn. for the Mat-Su/Copper River Dist. I am writing to you about my concerns/ideas to save the 4-H program and it's most important arm-Cooperative Extension Service in Alaska. Recently, our CES Director, Tony Nakazawa, was terminated by UAF. He had just presented a comprehensive strategic plan to 'update' the 4-H program to make it 'contemporary.1 I read the 26-page plan and found it well researched and written. He had a plan to finance the CES program, so the University/state would not have to pull the full load. 1 have heard that Dr. Jones, from UAF wants to make CES into a research vs. service/educational. Having been involved in the 4-H program for 47 years, I can tell you that it is and has been a very important part of me and my family-5 children went through the 4-H family. 4-H has most of ail, made all of them better citizens to contribute all they can to the United States. They worked for and earned many national trips, made many new friends, had fantastic experiences, and especially gained knowledge from the 4-H Program. Today, the 4-H program has changed with the times, and offers many new and exciting projects. I have through the years, been very impressed with the CES personnel in both Wyoming and Alaska. Both of these states value the work that CES people provide, both for the everyday life issues and the agriculture issues that concern our states. I do not believe that 4-H could function without CES in the state of Alaska. I do not want Alaska to be the only state that does not have the CES Program, especially with a land-grant university. I feel that CES should have their own line-item in the annual budget of the University. That way, the personal vendetta from certain officials at UAF, would not be able to completely cut CES and in turn, 4-H.
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I am appealing to your sense of fairness and compassion, to help us save the CES and 4-H Program in the State of Alaska. Thank you for your time. Cathy Glaser Palmer, AK jcglaser@mtaonline.net
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From: Larry Stinson [larrystinson@hotmail.com] Sent: Sunday, January 28, 2007 10:38 PM To: Cc: Palin; Sarah H (GOV); Parnell; Sean R (GOV) Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Governor Palin, Lt. Governor Parnell; I have had some long talks with several different medical providers including Cathy Giessel, Deb Kiley, Dr. Gower (Alaska State Medical Association President), Dr, George Rhyneer Sr, Alaska Physicians and Surgeons members, and others all around the state about state related medical issues. It was also very enlightening being a member of the DHSS transition team and listening intently to each of the members while taking copious notes. I, and most others, agree that there should be a health care council or board to help guide the administration. There is a real problem, however, with career theorists outlining what should be done. There absolutley needs to be a balance between career medical theorists fighting for grant money and sometimes pushing ideas that are naive and dated, at best, with people who actually practice different aspects of medicine. I was both impressed with the background knowledge and abilities of many of the DHSS transition team as well as shocked at some absolutely misleading assumptions and lack of medical expertise. There were political agendas, well stated, that would absolutely have no impact on providing help to the underserved but would serve as an ongoing funding source for grants and power. This was worrisome to me and demonstrated the absolute need to have more clinician input which is not possible when "health care" meetings are scheduled during clinicians working hours by career panelists who can carry on their agendas unimpeded. I have talked to several people who would gladly volunteer their time on a board that would help the people of the state rather than wonder like most of the clinicians "where does all of this stuff come from?" This would include: Dr. David Head, Nome Jason Harmon, N.D., Doctor of Naturopathy to express that perspective Jean Tsigonis, M.D., from Fairbanks and on the State Medical Board Larry Stinson, M.D., myself with practices in the Valley, Fairbanks, and Anchorage Victor Bartling, D.O., an outstanding Family Practitioner from Fairbanks George Rhyneer, Sr., M.D., Anchorage Cardiologist Roland Gower, M.D., Anchorage Surgeon and current ASMA President Cathy Giessel, R.N., A.N.P. who I would support as Board Chairperson, she did a fine on the DHSS transition tearm Dan Kiley, DDS, Anchorage Dentist with alot of experience on boards Elizabeth Turgeon, M.D., Wasilla Family Practitioner who also used to practice in Cordova Melissa Peters, D.O., Wasilla Family Practioner with a strong committment to patient advocacy John Mitchell, C.R.N.A. from ANMC Adrian Ryan, M.D., an Inupiaq Orthopedic Surgeon who works in Anchorage but runs clinics also in the Nome area. Ideally we would also pick up representation from the Kenai and Southeast including Chiropractors and physical therapists. I can get these additional recommendations if you are
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interested. There absolutely needs to be a balance so that agendas that have led to years of stagnation and inflated costs can be debated and changed. Sincerely, Larry Stinson, M.D.
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From: Sent: To: Sarah Palin fgovpalin@yahoo.com] Sunday, January 28, 2007 9:23 AM Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Bitney; John W (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Privileged or Person; Stapleton; Meghan N (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Charles Fedullo; Martha K Rutherford; Monegan; Walt C (DPS); Joseph D Schmidt; Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Kelly; Russell T (GOV); Rehfeld; Karen J (GOV); Spencer; Kari L (GOV); Talis Colberg; leaddog@acsalaska.net; Notti; Emil R (CED); Patrick S Galvin; Bruce Anders; Jackson; Karleen K (HSS); Hartig; Lawrence L (DEC); Kreitzer; Annette E (DOA); Kreitzer; Annette E (DOA)
Subject: Speaking from Departments
Good morning all: There was a quip in this morning's ADN re: a "ban" from me on anyone voicing their opinions on matters before us. The 'Ear wrote of my supposed instruction to not allow cabinet members/staff to take positions on some issues. Since this is totally false, and leaves me at a loss as to how a reporter would have ever received word of something that is the opposite of what I've expressed to all of you, I'll clarify again what has already been expressed by me as my desire to see you all have the freedom to communicate with the public and press in any and all manner you deem appropriate. The goal is for the public to be able to trust that our administration is transparent and trustworthy, so you all personally communicating views and opinions is very important and would NEVER be banned. I have NEVER banned any of our team members from voicing opinions on anything. In fact, I've stated that the more information and communication efforts put forth on behalf of your departments and divisions, the better. I've asked that you all share your opinions, speak freely to press, public, legislators, one another, etc. (In other words, don't do what past administrations have done. I have faith that we're on the right path going a new direction here with freedom in information sharing... Alaskans deserve better than the tried and failed efforts of past administrations' withholding information and expressed opinions by decisions makers.) I will write to the 'Ear reporter and clarify for her also. Kari - would you please send to all Commissioners? I don't have some new addresses here. Thank you! Also, last night's Valley ball was lots of fun. At the event we got to wish Happy 25th Anniversary to Talis Colberg!!! The Lt. Governor and I are off to Kodiak today. Then Hooper Bay tomorrow. Thanks for everything, everyone! I appreciate you all very much and look forward to more cabinet meetings where we're all together in one room. It will be great to have Leo on board at DOT next week. Let's make the next swearing-in ceremony of our new Commissioners a great event and let's try for a cabinet lunch/dinner afterwards. Bitney - remember to invite the different groups of Legislators for lunches/dinners this week and next. The more the merrier. Thanks for working with Kari and Erika on this.
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Have a great Sunday, I'll see most of you on Tuesday. Sarah
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From: Sent: To: Subject: Ivy Frye [lvy_Frye@gov.state.ak.us] Monday, January 29, 2007 5:39 PM 'Sarah Palin' FW: University of Alaska Board of Regents
Governor,
I didn't tell him you were considering him. he minded if I recommended him to you.
Again, I used Mike's advice and asked him if
Ivy
Original Message From: Steve MacSwain [mailto:s.macswain@macswain.com] Sent: Monday, January 29, 2007 5:34 PM To: ivy_frye@gov.state.ak.us
Subject: FW: University of Alaska Board of Regents
Ivy,
Re-sending this Cc to you.
Steve MacSwain
Original Message From: Steve MacSwain [mailto:s.macswain@macswain.com] Sent: Monday, January 29, 2007 4:58 PM To: Cc: 'spalin@mtaonline.net'
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Sarah Palin [govpalin@yahoo.com] Tuesday, January 30, 2007 10:31 PM mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us Frank Bailey; John Bitney
Subject: Fwd: F&G Commissioner this one is f r o m my mom...
i'm inundated with F & G comments these past few days.

Sally Heath <salheath@mtaonline.net> wrote: From: "Sally Heath" <salheath@mtaonline.net> To: "Sarah Palin" <govpalin@yahoo.com>, "Ivy Frye" <ivyfrye@yahoo.com> Subject: F&G Commissioner Date: Mon, 29 Jan 2007 15:43:25 -0900 Sarah: I hope this will get to Mike Tibbies. I'm sending it to Ivy, also. I'm sure the other 2 are great guys, too, but Corey Rossi would be hard to beat. Some things to think about: 1. The people that are saying it's too big for Rossi to manage, are the very same people who said the same thing about you when they ran the Binkley campaign against you. Don't forget about how your opponents compared Wasilla's budget to the state's budget when you were running for governor. The person who they promoting is a Commercial Fish, ADFG insider. Does that sound anything like your agenda? It is the current ADFG leadership that has gotten us into this mess (240,000 down to 100,000 moose in 12 years, one halibut per day for sport fishermen, while increasing the commercial take by 1,000,000 lbs., etc.). Lots of people want to share your power, but do they share your agenda? Rossi is a trusted friend who has been promoting nothing but your agenda of managing for abundance. He has managed to acquire huge grass roots support from across the state for your agenda. This morning, your agenda dominated the Rick Rydel show, again. The hunters and sport fishermen are really
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wound up about this and are overwhelmingly in support of Rossi. 6. The rumor is that Eddie Grasser has been bragging around the valley that Tibbies has you "tied-up" and that Lloyd is a guarantee, regardless of anyone else's credentials. This might explain why your advisors have been unwilling to speak to Rossi even though he has huge backing within the public. People have told me that when they tried to express their support for Rossi to your staff, they have been told that he didn't have a chance and that everyone should be supporting Lloyd. Rossi's organization is about 35-40 people, with a 1.5 million dollar budget that he himself raises within Alaska each year. In other words, under his direction his outfit pays its own way. In 1995, he moved back to Alaska with a suitcase and a dream, and has built the Alaska Wildlife Services Program from scratch. You have made several good choices for other commissioner spots (Colberg and Galvin for example) who did not build, nor even run an organization as big as Rossi's.
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Rossi is a successful businessman who wants to bring a business mindset to the ADFG. Last week, at the FNAWS Convention in Salt Lake City, he met with Jeff Foxworthy, Karl Malone, and other big celebrity hunters and is trying to work on a plan to have them help promote and increase Alaska's hunting and fishing opportunities like they have done in other states.
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From: Sent: To: Sarah Palin [govpalin@yahoo.com] Tuesday, January 30, 2007 9:58 PM Rutherford; Marty K (DNR); Galvin; Patrick S (DOR); 'bruce_anders@dnr.state.ak.us'; 'mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us'; Balash; Joseph R (GOV)
Subject: Fwd: Pipeline plan would bring gas to Fairbanks by 2013
Let me know about this when you get a chance, thanks!
Scott Heyworth <heyworth@gci.net> wrote: Date: Tue, 30 Jan 2007 07:23:55 -0900 From: Scott Heyworth <heyworth@gci.net> Subject: Pipeline plan would bring gas to Fairbanks by 2013 To: Bill Ward <LowrFalls@aol.com>
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Pipeline plan would bring gas to Fairbanks by 2013

By Eric Lidii Staff Writer Fairbanks News-Miner Published January 30, 2007 A new Alaska Natural Gas Development Authority plan presented Monday would bring North Slope natural gas to Fairbanks and other points in the state by 2013. The Alaska Gas Market System, as the plan is called, would cost $5 billion and ultimately bring $1.25 billion cubic feet of natural gas daily through a 24-inch pipeline from the North Slope to Glennallen, where it would split into two smaller pipelines bound for the Cook Inlet and a liquefying plant in Valdez, according to Harold Heinze, chief executive officer of ANGDA. Heinze said the new proposal places Alaskan interests first by initially serving Alaskan markets, and eventually expanding into exporting capabilities to help increase the profitability of the project. The plan has a much narrower scope than previous projects. Heinze called the plan "doable." It would require 10 trillion cubic feet of natural gas, or 40 percent of the known Prudhoe Bay reserves, to make the project financially feasible for 20 years. Heinze estimated that would be one-fifth of the natural gas needed to make some of the larger pipeline proposals economically viable. Heinze said 30 percent of the total gas needed for the project would come from the state inkind royalties, and the rest would have to come from one of the major North Slope
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producers, either ExxonMobil, BP or ConocoPhillips. Heinze also allowed for alternate sources of undeveloped gas. The initial $5 billion price tag would be split between $4 billion to build 970 miles of buried pipe following the route of trans-Alaska oil pipeline, and a $1 billion conditioning plant on the North Slope. A Valdez liquefying plant would cost an additional $3 billion. It would deliver 0.25 billion cubic feet of natural gas daily to Fairbanks and the Cook Inlet, and expand once the Valdez station went online. Heinze said the pipeline could be integrated into future projects. "It would not hurt the economics of any future pipeline and it's not intended to replace a big pipeline," Heinze said. In the memo, Heinze said the project was "intended to be advanced simultaneous with other efforts" and that "ANGDA intends to work with any and all interested and experience parties" over the next two years of project planning. ANGDA is requesting $5 million to study and define the project. The proposal is a response to Gov. Sarah Palin's early December request from ANGDA for natural gas options. It attempts to alleviate concerns over delays in a Canadian route to the Lower 48 and a larger pipeline that would require participation from the three North Slope major producers. "Does Alaska want to sit around and wait." Heinze asked. "And the answer is, 'Probably not.'"
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Unknown From: Sent: To: Cc: Ivy Frye [lvy_Frye@gov.state.ak.us] Tuesday, January 30, 2007 10:01 PM Sarah Palin mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us
Subject: RE: judicial appts Kenai Superior Court: Anna Moran, Arthur "Chuck" Robinson Bethel Superior Court: R. Poke Haffner, Marvin Charles Hamilton III It's typical that initial phone conversations are conducted by Boards and Commissions, and the face to face interviews take place with the chief of staff and governor. They term out at 70 yrs old so it's understandable that they would go through as long a vetting process as you see appropriate. I'm open to whatever you both feel comfortable with.
From: Sarah Palin [mailto:govpalin@yahoo.com] Sent: Tuesday, January 30, 2007 9:49 PM To: Ivy Frye Cc: mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us Subject: RE: judicial appts i've received lots of input too so i want to m a k e sure i k n o w w h e r e we are on this... i n e e d the info again re: the t w o seats, the four candidates to c h o o s e from... and is it customary to interview candidates f o r the positions? Ivy Frye <ivyJ~rye@gov.state.ak.us> wrote:
Within 45 days of the Governor's office receiving the names. We received them January 19 so the date they are to be decided is March 5. I've solicited a lot of good info and done a lot of background work on all of the nominations. I'll wait for you guys to decide how and when you want to hold the interviews.
From: Sarah Palin [mailto:govpalin@yahoo.com] Sent: Tuesday, January 30, 2007 9:32 PM To: Ivy Frye; Mike Tibbies Subject: judicial appts w h e n are the 2 n a m e s due for j u d . appts?
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From: Sent: To: Sarah Palin [govpalin@yahoo.com] Wednesday, January 31, 2007 12:25 AM Spencer; Kari L (GOV); Fagerstrom; Erika (GOV)
Subject: dinners, coffees, and schedules
Tomorrow night's dinner should be scheduled for 1.5 hours instead of 2 hrs. (A two-hour scheduled meeting means it will be closer to 3 hrs. before it wraps up.) Also, meetings like tonight's mining meeting over here at the house can be scheduled for 1 hour at the most, as even those type of events drag on for much longer than they really need to. I know I sound picky about the time parameters I put around these events, but every minute is precious in these days that go by much too fast as I have so much to do. If folks know ahead of time that I'm counting on the event to wrap up in a certain timeframe then I won't feel so guilty getting up and moving on to my next task at a certain time. I would like to have more events over at the house, but not if they go on for too many hours into the evening, as those evening hours have to be spent catching up on emails and phone calls and getting ready for the next day's events. Thanks!
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From: Sent: To: Subject: Chris: Joe Balash [Joe_Balash@gov.state.ak.us] Wednesday, January 31, 2007 12:22 PM Milles; Chris C (DNR); Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored); Mylius; Richard H (DNR); Fogels; Edmund J (DNR) RE: Speigel Letter Jan 31 07 FOLLOWUP
It seems to me that anytime the State of Alaska spends public funds, it has to do so in conformance with various state laws and regulations. Would Admin Svcs be the right shop to give us a read on whether the contract proposed by Mr. Speigel is something we can legallyor fiscallydo?
Joe
Original Message From: Chris Milles [mailto:chris_milles@dnr.state.ak.us] Sent: Wednesday, January 31, 2007 12:16 PM To: Joseph R Balash; governor@gov.state.ak.us; Richard H Mylius; Ed Fogels Subject: Re: Speigel Letter Jan 31 07 FOLLOWUP
I don't expect that anyone thinks the state is giving Mr. Spiegel any money, but I think we need to followup on this with a letter. Mr.
Spiegel continues to visit DNR on a daily basis, for the majority of the day, awaiting an answer from the Governor. this in the afternoon if that is possible. I am available to discuss I will start drafting a
letter as I expect that request may be forthcoming.
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From: Sent: To: Ivy Frye [lvy_Frye@gov.state.ak.us] Wednesday, January 31, 2007 12:50 PM mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us; Mike Nizich; Sarah Palin
Subject: North Pacific Fishery Management Council FYI, Stephanie Madsen, Glenn Reed from Pacific Seafood Processors and Mark Vinsel from UFA have all requested the names of the applicants. Madsen, Daniel Carney from ANC and Duncan Fields from Kodiak have officially applied. I'll have more information for my Friday meeting with Mike Tibbies. In the mean time, please let me know if you need any other information. Thanks,
Ivy Frye
Director, Boards and Commissions Office of Governor Sarah Palin ivy_fi7e@g0v.state.ak.us (907) 465-3500 office (907) 465-8110 fax
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From: Sent: To: Ivy Frye [lvy_Frye@gov.state.ak.us] Wednesday, January 31, 2007 12:50 PM mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us; Mike Nizich; Sarah Palin
Subject: North Pacific Fishery Management Council FYI, Stephanie Madsen, Glenn Reed from Pacific Seafood Processors and Mark Vinsel from UFA have all requested the names of the applicants. Madsen, Daniel Carney from ANC and Duncan Fields from Kodiak have officially applied. I'll have more information for my Friday meeting with Mike Tibbies. In the mean time, please let me know if you need any other information. Thanks,
Ivy Frye
Director, Boards and Commissions Office of Governor Sarah Palin ivy_ftye@gov.state.ak.us (907) 465-3500 office (907) 465-8110 fax
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From: Sent: To: Denby Lloyd [denby_lloyd@fishgame.state.ak.us] Wednesday, January 31, 2007 5:51 AM 'Sarah Palin'
Subject: RE: halibut Governor: No, I do not support the decision by the International Pacific Halibut Commission (IPHC) to reduce the sport charter bag limit to one fish during part of the summer. The IPHC is not the appropriate venue to make these allocative decisions; the North Pacific Fishery Management Council is (even though the Council has not effectively dealt with this issue recently). I don't blame commercial fishermen for going to the IPHC for action, since the North Pacific Council hasn't acted, but still the Council is where this issue belongs. The one fish bag limit decision for parts of 2007 is an unnecessarily harsh measure for the sport charter businesses. If the IPHC felt compelled to take an action to reduce sport charter harvest, we had recommended that they consider some less onerous, but still effective, measures. Those included the action that we, ADF&G, have just taken to restrict skipper and crew on charter boats from fishing when paying clients are onboard. Other actions could have been establishing a bag limit of "one plus", which means one fish of any size plus another fish of some size greater than, say, 32 inches long. Anyway, Governor, the issue of sport charter harvests does need to be dealt with, but a few-day meeting of an international body such as the IPHC is not the proper way to gather and effectively deal with public input on a domestic fishery issue. I have written a letter to Alaska Regional Administrator of the National Marine Fisheries Service, Jim Balsiger (who is also an IPHC Commissioner), this past week outlining these concerns. We hope that there might be a way to have the federal government implement an alternative, and less onerous, restriction for sport charter harvests this summer. Please let me know if you need anything else. Take care, DL.
From: Sarah Palin [mailto:govpalin@yahoo.com] Sent: Wednesday, January 31, 2007 12:08 AM To: Denby Lloyd Subject: halibut
Denby: Do you support the recent decision re: halibut limits?
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I don't want to misspeak when answering the question about your position on this issue. Thank you, Sarah Palin
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From: Sent: To: Sarah Palin [govpalin@yahoo.com] Thursday, February 01, 2007 11:16 PM Balash; Joseph R (GOV): Martha K Rutherford; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Spencer; Kari L (GOV); ^Privileged or Persona
Subject: Fwd: Gasline cont.
thanks Sean... I'll find out from Kari if I am free to listen in on some of the gasline update tomorrow also, thanks! Sean Parnell <sparnell@alaska.com> wrote:
Date: Thu, 01 Feb 2007 20:15:54 -0900 From: Sean Parnell privileged or Personal Subject: Gasline cont. To: 'sarah' <spalin@mtaonline.net>
I looked at my calendar after sending you the last email and saw I have a teleconference scheduled tomorrow with Joe Balash and Marty Rutherford on gasline issues. So, I should be better informed on that front tomorrow.
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From: Sent: To: Sarah Palin [govpalin@yahoo.com] Thursday, February 01, 2007 5:21 PM Michael A Tibbies; Frye; Ivy J (GOV)
Subject: Fwd: Board of Regents fyi
for file? Steve MacSwain <s.macswain@macswain.com> wrote:
From: "Steve MacSwain" <s.macswain@macswain.com> To: <spalin@mtaonline.net> Subject: Board of Regents Date: Thu, 1 Feb 2007 17:12:34 -0900
Governor Palin, Hopefully you have received and reviewed my Regent application (qualifications) by now. I would like to add a few other facts regarding the residency issue. As noted in my qualifications, I am a 1969 graduate of the University of Alaska Fairbanks (while attending college I played basketball for the Nanooks and was also the sports editor for the Polar Star newspaper my senior year). After graduation I went to work as a real estate appraiser, built a home, and raised a family in Fairbanks. My wife (Linda) who is also a University of Alaska graduate, taught at Main Junior High School. Our son (Stevie) began his youth hockey there and our daughter (Stephanie) was born in Fairbanks. After my employer relocated their main office to Anchorage in the mid-1970's, I continued to work in Fairbanks. In the mid-1980's I was selected by the State of Alaska (DNR) as the Fairbanks expert for a three (3) member valuation panel to analyze and value 1,000,000 acres involving 8,000 statewide parcels of Mental Health Trust Lands. Today, I continue to do work in Fairbanks. Last fall, for example, my firm was contracted to appraise a large group of gas stations in Fairbanks for an Alaska Native regional corporation. As you know, my roots go deep in Alaska, but I wanted you to know more about me and my Fairbanks history. Respectively, Steve MacSwain
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Marty Rutherford [marty_rutherford@dnr.state.ak.us] Thursday, February 01, 2007 1:37 PM Sarah Palin Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Mike Tibbies; Banks; Kevin R (DNR); Patrick S Galvin Extension of Kenai LNG Facility export license
Governor, As you are aware, ConocoPhillips & Marathon have jointly filed for a 2-year extension of the Kenai LNG facility's export license with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). The current license ends March 2009 The
and this application would extend that license until March 2011.
DOE process includes a 45-day public comment period and the companies are asking that you provide a letter supporting their application to extend the export license.
The DOE application process includes the requirement that the impacted U.S. market can accommodate an export of gas, therefore the companies filing will include a Reserves Study on Cook Inlet gas.
My assumption is that DNR will take the lead role in developing information that will allow you to make an informed decision about what you intend to say to DOE regarding this application. I have asked the
Division of Oil & Gas (DOG) to begin analyzing the Reserves Study as soon as it is available, which I'm told will be in the near future. I
would recommend that this analysis form the basis of your comments to DOE.
The process I envision will look something like this: 1. DNR analyzes the companies Cook Inlet Reserves Study, which should
take approximately 30 days; 2. DNR provides our analysis to you along with our suggestions on how comments to DOE;
this information might guide your 3.
You determine what you wish to say to DOE and direct DNR what you'd
like to convey in your letter; 4. DNR provides you with a draft letter; 1
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5.
You finalize the letter and it is sent to DOE.
I provide all this in the hope that we can limit duplication of effort between the Governor's Office and the agencies while ensuring your needs are met. Thanks, Marty If this meets with your approval please advise.
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Marty Rutherford [marty_rutherford@dnr.state.ak.us] Thursday, February 01, 2007 3:36 PM Sarah Palin Spencer; Kari L (GOV)
Subject: Re: fere
Governor, I completely agree with your comments. Also, for your info, Charles Fedullo, Joe Balash and I have been coordinating a response to press inquiries on the FERC 3rd Report to Congress on the gas pipeline. Earlier this afternoon 1 spent about 15 minutes on the phone with Steve Quinn, AP, on this issue and that discussion went very well. I look forward to speaking with Wesley Loy as well. Marty
Sarah Palin wrote: ADN just called - Wesley Loy - asked about new FERC report that makes it sound like we're slow on the gasline... I told him to talk to you but that we're AHEAD of where Murk, was because he engaged in a futile effort... that we should have AGIA in front of legislators in a couple of weeks - that we're not slow... that FERC hopefully isn't intimating that Murk was going to get us a gasline out of his deal because he wasn't. Marty Rutherford <martv Governor, As you are aware, ConocoPhillips & Marathon have jointly filed for a 2-year extension of the Kenai LNG facility's export license with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). The current license ends March 2009 and this application would extend that license until March 2011. The DOE process includes a 45-day public comment period and the companies are asking that you provide a letter supporting their application to extend the export license. The DOE application process includes the requirement that the impacted U.S. market can accommodate an export of gas, therefore the companies filing will include a Reserves Study on Cook Inlet gas. My assumption is that DNR will take the lead role in developing information that will allow you to make an informed decision about what you intend to say to DOE regarding this application. I have asked the Division of Oil & Gas (DOG) to begin analyzing the Reserves Study as soon as it is available, which I'm told will be in the near future. I would recommend that this analysis form the basis of your comments to DOE. The process I envision will look something like this: 1. DNR analyzes the companies Cook Inlet Reserves Study, which should rutherford(a)dnr.state. ak. us> wrote:
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take approximately 30 days; 2. DNR provides our analysis to you along with our suggestions on how this information might guide your comments to DOE; 3. You determine what you wish to say to DOE and direct DNR what you'd like to convey in your letter; 4. DNR provides you with a draft letter; 5. You finalize the letter and it is sent to DOE. I provide all this in the hope that we can limit duplication of effort between the Governor's Office and the agencies while ensuring your needs are met. If this meets with your approval please advise. Thanks, Marty
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From: Sent: To: Sarah Palin [govpalin@yahoo.com] Thursday, February 01, 2007 5:44 PM Rutherford; Martha K (DNR)
Subject: Re: [Fwd: Socked-in governor goes to school]
thanks so much! Marty Rutherford <marty_rutherford@Anr.state.ak.us> wrote:
Governor, I just want to tell you how special I think it is that you chose to read to the students while you were weathered-over in Ketchikan. And, what a great choice it was versus meeting with Exxon! This type of decision sends a powerful message to all Alaskans, about your priorities and what ours should be. Well done, Marty R
Jan 31, 2:52 PM EST
Socked-in governor goes to school

By TOM MILLER Ketchikan Daily News KETCHIKAN, Alaska (AP) -- Gov. Sarah Palin had planned to meet with Exxon Tuesday in Juneau but instead found herself in Ketchikan, where she sought out an invitation to read aloud to children at Houghtaling Elementary School. She also answered first-graders' questions, danced with kindergartners and implored all the children to read at home with their families. Many air travelers became stranded due to weather conditions in Southeast Alaska in recent days. Flight 66 overheaded Juneau Monday evening and also landed in Ketchikan. Palin recounted her hectic experiences while attempting to get to Juneau aboard a Department of Public Safety twin-engine Beechcraft. "We left Kodiak on Sunday," she said, "then to Anchorage (because) we couldn't get to Hooper Bay on Monday; instead, spent it in Anchorage. Yesterday afternoon, we tried to fly into Juneau. Circled around, couldn't do Sitka even; landed in Ketchikan, spent the night, will try to do Juneau later. "We stayed in Ketchikan last night, thinking that we were going to try early this morning to get back to Juneau. But I had this meeting with Exxon this morning and I'm like, 'Hmmm, Exxon? Or go to kindergarten classes in Ketchikan? What is more fun and productive? It's going to kindergarten class.' "And the very first school I called, they said: 'Sure, we'd love you to come read, or anything.'" The governor, who was accompanied by her 16- and 14-year-old daughters, stayed at
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The Landing Hotel Monday night, according to Alaska State Trooper Lt. Rodney Dial. Her visit to Houghtaling began at 10 a.m. in teacher Kimberly Berg's first-grade classroom. Along with Berg's students, Gretchen Klinger and Jennifer Simpson's firstgraders also joined the fun. After reading several books by Alaska authors to the 48 students, Palin opened the floor to questions. To one first-grader, Palin explained the governor's job. "A governor is elected by the voters in the state," she said, to help make decisions and to provide money for schools and police departments and other things the state needs. "Kind of a manager of the state," Palin said. "I'm the ninth governor of the state." One student asked about Palin's clothing. "Most governors in the past, they've all worn a suit and a tie," Palin said. "But every governor in the past has been a man. So, for the first time, you're going to see a governor wearing a dress. They can wear whatever they want, though." Another child remarked: "The governor wears necklaces." Palin responded: "This governor does. And bracelets, yes." A little girl summed up: "The governor's wearing makeup and glasses and put up their hair and they have earrings on and they wear skirts and boots." "Good observation," Palin said, adding that there are nine women governors in the United States of America, "and so other women governors probably do the same thing." The first-graders were very interested in Palin's children. The governor explained that she has a 17-year-old boy, and girls aged 16, 12 and 5. The two older girls were in Ketchikan on Tuesday, Palin said, but the youngest was in school, in kindergarten. Regarding the 5-year-old, a young student shouted out: "She's going to be six." "Yes," Palin said, "she's going to be six." "I knew it!" the student shouted back. One child asked whether Palin had a fish in her office. "I wish we did," Palin replied. "You know, we don't even have a fish. I think we need something to lighten up the place." Palin also volunteered to read to the school's 39 students in its two kindergarten classes, taught by Michelle Dyakanoff and Connie Wingren In the kindergarten class. Palin read "Green Eggs and Ham" in fine Dr. Seuss style. Then the whole class read aloud, with Palin. from the book. "Brown Bear. Brown Bear. What do You See?" by Bill Martin Jr. Dyakanoff roused the children to stand up to perform the "Tootyta Dance" by author Dr. Jean Feldman. Palin joined in, going through the motions with the children and singing "Thumbs up, elbows back, feet apart, knees together... Ah tootyta, ah tootyta, ah tootytata!" To both classes, as she departed, Palin thanked the teachers and children "for letting me be here and letting me read to you, and promise me that you'll read a lot and you'll read in your own homes at night with your family, 'cause that's the most fun thing to do in the world." She asked the kindergartners for a round of applause for their "amazing" teachers. On her way out the door, Palin shook hands with school secretary Tami Daniels, who had received Palin's call earlier in the morning, and said, "There's no place I'd rather be." "That was really special that she did that," Wingren said of Palin's visit to the school. Shortly before noon, Palin gathered her pilot and Alaska State Trooper escort in the hallway and departed the building.
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Palin departed Ketchikan International Airport for Juneau in the early afternoon.
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Sarah Palin [govpalin@yahoo.com] Thursday, February 01, 2007 2:44 PM Rutherford; Martha K (DNR) Spencer; Kari L (GOV)
Subject: fere
ADN just called - Wesley Loy - asked about new FERC report that makes it sound like we're slow on the gasline... I told him to talk to you but that we're AHEAD of where Murk, was because he engaged in a futile effort... that we should have AGIA in front of legislators in a couple of weeks - that we're not slow... that FERC hopefully isn't intimating that Murk was going to get us a gasline out of his deal because he wasn't. Marty Rutherford <marty_rutherford@dnr.state.ak.us> wrote: Governor, As you are aware, ConocoPhillips & Marathon have jointly filed for a 2-year extension of the Kenai LNG facility's export license with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). The current license ends March 2009 and this application would extend that license until March 2011. The DOE process includes a 45-day public comment period and the companies are asking that you provide a letter supporting their application to extend the export license. The DOE application process includes the requirement that the impacted U.S. market can accommodate an export of gas, therefore the companies filing will include a Reserves Study on Cook Inlet gas. My assumption is that DNR will take the lead role in developing information that will allow you to make an informed decision about what you intend to say to DOE regarding this application. I have asked the Division of Oil & Gas (DOG) to begin analyzing the Reserves Study as soon as it is available, which I'm told will be in the near future. I would recommend that this analysis form the basis of your comments to DOE. The process I envision will look something like this: 1. DNR analyzes the companies Cook Inlet Reserves Study, which should take approximately 30 days; 2. DNR provides our analysis to you along with our suggestions on how this information might guide your comments to DOE; 3. You determine what you wish to say to DOE and direct DNR what you'd like to convey in your letter; 4. DNR provides you with a draft letter; 5. You finalize the letter and it is sent to DOE. I provide all this in the hope that we can limit duplication of effort between the Governor's Office and the agencies while ensuring your needs are met. If this meets with your approval please advise. Thanks, Marty
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From: Sent: To: Sarah Palin [govpalin@yahoo.com] Thursday, February 01, 2007 7:48 AM Frye; Ivy J (GOV); Michael A Tibbies; John W Bitney
Subject: UA
i have another person in mind for UA regent, so don't call Privilegepiease Sarah Palin <govpalin@yahoo.com> wrote;
Date: Thu, 1 Feb 2007 08:26:26 -0800 (PST) From: Sarah Palin <govpalin@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: denby To: Sarah Palin <govpalin@yahoo.com>, John Bitney <john_bitney@gov.state.ak.us>, Kari Spencer <kari_spencer@gov.state.ak.us> and Leo re: DOT hires Sarah Palin <govpalin@yahoo.com> wrote:
remind me to call denby today re: his hires at f & g Expecting? Get great news right away with email Auto-Check. Try the Yahoo! Mail Beta.
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Marty Rutherford [marty_rutherford@dnr.state.ak.us] Thursday, February 01, 2007 4:11 PM Sarah Palin Spencer; Kari L (GOV); Stapleton; Meghan N (GOV) FERC
Governor, I just got off the phone with Wesley Loy and I believe the discussion went very well. Marty We covered both the FERC report and the status on the AGIA.
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Meghan N Stapleton [meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.usj Thursday, February 01, 2007 3:01 PM Sarah Palin Rutherford; Marty K (DNR); Spencer; Kari L (GOV) Re: fere
Great message. I would not have guessed that Wesley would have asked that question and I'm sorry to not have had further information in front of you. Your answer is perfect and in line with our answers that we gave late yesterday from a couple of reporters, including Sam Bishop (Washington, DC-based Fairbanks Daily News Miner). Also, Commissioner Rutherford, if you talk to Wesley, John Katz suggested this morning that we speak about the gasline in a more global sense how Alaska's secure domestic oil and gas supplies can help power the nation. We're not just looking at helping ourselves. Thanks.
Original Message From: Sarah Palin <govpalin@yahoo.com> Date: Thursday, February 1, 2007 2:44 pm Subject: fere To: Marty Rutherford <marty_rutherford@dnr.state.ak.us> Cc: Kari Spencer <kari_spencer@gov.state.ak.us>
> ADN just called - Wesley Loy - asked about new FERC report that > makes it sound like we're slow on the gasline... I told him to > talk to you but that we're AHEAD of where Murk, was because he > engaged in a futile effort... that we should have AGIA in front of > legislators in a couple of weeks - that we're not slow... that > FERC hopefully isn't intimating that Murk was going to get us a > gasline out of his deal because he wasn't.
>
> Marty Rutherford <marty_rutherford@dnr.state.ak.us> wrote:
Governor,
> As you are aware, ConocoPhillips & Marathon have jointly filed for
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2-year extension of the Kenai LNG facility's export license with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). The current license ends March 2009 and this application would extend that license until March 2011. The DOE process includes a 45-day public comment period and the companies
are asking that you provide a letter supporting their application
extend the export license. The DOE application process includes the requirement that the impacted U.S. market can accommodate an export of gas, therefore the companies filing will include a Reserves Study on Cook Inlet gas.
My assumption is that DNR will take the lead role in developing information that will allow you to make an informed decision about what you intend to say to DOE regarding this application. I have asked the Division of Oil & Gas (DOG) to begin analyzing the Reserves Study as soon as it is available, which I'm told will be in the near future. I would recommend that this analysis form the basis of your comments to DOE.
The process I envision will look something like this: 1. DNR analyzes the companies Cook Inlet Reserves Study, which should take approximately 30 days; 2
2. DNR provides our analysis to you along with our suggestions on
this information might guide your comments to DOE; 3. You determine what you wish to say to DOE and direct DNR what you' d like to convey in your letter; 4. DNR provides you with a draft letter; 5. You finalize the letter and it is sent to DOE.
I provide all this in the hope that we can limit duplication of effort between the Governor's Office and the agencies while ensuring your needs are met. If this meets with your approval please advise. Thanks, Marty
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From: Sent: To: Mike Tibbies [mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us] Thursday, February 01, 2007 7:04 PM Sarah Palin
Subject: FW: Rossi for Commissioner - NO
FYI From: John Spiegel [mailto:spiegel@gci.net] Sent: Thursday, February 01, 2007 3:10 PM To: mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us Subject: Rossi for Commissioner - NO Dear Mike, I am writing in regards to Corey Rossi's interest in becoming Commissioner of Fish and Game. Even though I am a long term Alaskan resident, trapper, sport fisherman and hunter I do not want to see Corey Rossi in this position. I have worked with Rossi for 13 years for Wildlife Services and I left that position because of his unethical behavior (conflict of interest and abuse of his position). I have found that while Rossi talks high standards he does not hold himself to those standards. He is a very persuasive person, but part of that persuasion includes deceit. As far a being qualified for that position, there are many others who are far more qualified than he is. He does not have a strong background (academic or practical) in wildlife management. Corey knows how to trap and he has helped put together teams for USFWS and others for their management projects, but he has had little to do with actual management decisions. My main concern is his unethical behavior. I have little doubt that if he is appointed to this position he will become an ethical embarrassment. Thank you Jon Spiegel
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From: Sent: To: Mike Tibbies [mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us] Thursday, February 01, 2007 3:44 PM Sarah Palin
Subject: RE: fere
From: Kris Perry [mailto:kris_perry@gov.state.ak.us] Sent: Monday, December 18, 2006 12:22 PM To: 'Mike Tibbies' Subject: ADN Comment
November 14 t h ADN: Gov.-elect Sarah Palin said Monday that she will ask Somerville to resign if he's still on the board after she's sworn in Dec. 4. "I'd talk to Mr. Somerville and I would hear his side, because that's a fair thing to do, but recognizing that this issue would cast a cloud over the work of the board, I'd counsel him to voluntarily step aside," she said. http://www.adn.com/news/alaskaystory/8407543p-8302989c.html
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Walt Monegan [walt_monegan@dps.state.ak.us] Friday, February 02, 2007 12:45 PM Sarah Palin Meghan N Stapleton; Sharon Leighow; Charles Fedullo; Danial R Spencer; Kim Peterson; Matt Leveque; Russell T Kelly; Michael A Tibbies
Subject: Re: Fwd: Gov's Talking Points for AK Outdoor Council Annual Juneau Fund-raiser Banquet
Governor - In discussing this split with our DPS HR people, with the cooperation of your office and that of the Dept. of Administration, we can have the new structure completed with some at least acting positions in place by the first week in March. The person I had wanted to head this split is the announced new DPS Deputy Commissioner John Glass, a retired Director of our "Brown Shirts;" and he is expected to start here on Feb. 12th, and as he is a proponent of this restructure he will continue and oversee this effort. -Walt Sarah Palin wrote: Commissioner Monegan: Where are we, timing-wise, on splitting trooper Brown and Blue Shirts? I want to announce tonight at AOC dinner the status. So I'll need to hear your update asap today. Thank you, Sarah Meghan N Stapleton <meghan stapleton(3>aov.state.ak.us> wrote: Here are the briefing points for tonight's speech as presented by Nizich through Somerville. Date: Tue, 30 Jan 2007 08:13:22 -0900 From: Lynn Castle <lvnn castle@qov.state.ak.us> Subject: Gov's Talking Points for AK Outdoor Council Annual Juneau Fundraiser Banquet To: 'Meghan Stapleton' <meqhan stapleton@qov.state.ak.us>. sharon leiohow@qov.state.ak.us CC: 'Mike Nizich' <mike nizich@qov.state.ak.us>, sharon busch@qov.state ak.us
Meghan, Attached are the Governor's talking points for AK Outdoor Council Annual Juneau Fund-raiser Banquet on Feb. 2.
Lynn Castle Executive Secretary Office of the Governor 907-465-3500 907-465-3532 fax
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From: Sent: To: Kari Spencer [kari_spencer@gov.state.ak.us] Friday, February 02, 2007 5:36 PM Kreitzer; Annette E (DOA); 'Emit Notti'; Schmidt; Joseph D (DOC); roger_sampson@eed.state.ak.us; larry@hartig.com; Lloyd; Denby S (DFG); Jackson; Karleen K (HSS); talis.colberg@law.state.ak.us; Campbell; Craig (MVA); Rutherford; Martha K (DNR); Monegan; Walt C (DPS); Galvin; Patrick S (DOR); 'Karen Rehfeld'; lvscheben@uskh.com; sr_parnell@gov.state.ak.us; Katz; John W(GOV); 'John Bitney'; 'Michael Tibbies'; 'Mike Nizich'; 'Meghan Stapleton'; Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); 'Charles Fedullo'; 'Anna Kim'; russ_kelly@gov.state.ak.us; 'Lynne Smith'; 'Christopher Clark'; 'Joe Balash' govpalin@gov.state.ak.us; 'Kari Spencer'; kris_perry@gov.state.ak.us; 'Michelle Fabrello' Governor's Email Address
Cc: Subject:
Importance: High Governor Sarah Palin's private email address is qovpalin@qov.state.ak.us. Please do not share this information. We are shutting down her personal email accounts (the yahoo and mta accounts, so messages will not be received at those accounts after today). Thanks, Kari. Kari Spencer Governor's Scheduler 907-465-3986 phone; 907-465-3889 fax
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From: Sent: To: Sarah Palin [govpalin@yahoo.com] Friday, February 02, 2007 12:36 PM Karleen K Jackson; Kim; Anna C (GOV)
Subject: Privilege case
Commissioner Jackson: Because I am committed to respond to as many requests from the public as possible, I couldn't keep ignoring the requests to contact Privileged or Fand let her know that I care about her issue (her kids in OCS custody), I wanted to keep the conversation short but she did appreciate having an ear to hear so she spent quite a bit of time explaining her situation. As was expressed to me by another person, her story does sound like a horror story - though I know there are always two sides to it. She is very, very frustrated with "the system", and is very sad that it seems to her the intent of OCS is to keep families apart, not bring them back together. I assume you know the details of her case. I trust that we're working to help her family -1 don't believe she trusts that the state is working to help. Please let me know if and what the state can do to build the Privilegefamily's faith that "the system" is working to help them, not hurt them. Thank you, Sarah
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From: Sent: To: Subject: S R Parnell [sr_parnell@gov.state.ak.us] Saturday, February 03, 2007 7:16 AM Palin; Sarah (GOV sponsored) Gasline Follow up
Governor,
Following our phone call yesterday related to gasline issues, Marty R. asked me two questions, the first had to do with what the gasline team (Rutherford, Anders, Balash, Galvin) can do to better involve you. I
suggested that she call your scheduler once a week, at minimum, to get on your calendar and update you on progress and ask for direction.
Second, she said my role on the gasline was "less than clear" to her given the discussion that was had related to the federal side. I told
her that what I took from the conversation was that you personally wanted to take a stronger, leadership role on the federal side. Also,
even though I didn't say it, I really didn't know how to interpret your silence to my discussion of what I thought my gasline role was for you (advance work on the federal side). however, without clear direction from you. I am reluctant to move,
Please tell me what role you want me to play, if any. I will support you and move forward in whatever way you want, but I do need some clarity on it.
Regards,
Sean
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From: Sent: To: Mike Tibbies [mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us] Sunday, February 04, 2007 4:06 PM Sarah Palin
Subject: RE: RE: Support for Corey Rossi for ADF&G Commissioner Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
I did not get a chance to talk to your dad yesterday. With my scheduled meetings and other drop ins, the day completely slipped away. Rather than calling today and interrupting the game, I thought I would wait and discuss the option above with you and see if it is something you might want to pursue. Mike
From: Sarah Palin [mailto:govpalin@yahoo.com] Sent: Sunday, February 04, 2007 3:50 PM To: Michael A Nizich; mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us; John W Bitney Subject: Fwd: RE: Support for Corey Rossi for ADF&G Commissioner
Tara Jollie <leaddog@acsalaska.net> wrote: From: "Tara Jollie" <leaddog@acsalaska.net> To: '"Gary Olson'" <golson@growmoremoose.org> Subject: RE: Support for Corey Rossi for ADF&G Commissioner Date: Sun, 4 Feb 2007 12:26:49 -0900 Thanks so much Gary! My office is at 6th and K, suite 105, 269-8964; stop by anytime:) tj. Original Message From: Gary Olson [mailto:golson@growmoremoose.org] Sent: Sunday, February 04, 2007 10:52 AM To: Tara Jollie Subject: Re: Support for Corey Rossi for ADF&G Commissioner Hello Tara, I understand that Corey is being considered for Deputy Commissioner, etc. so we are thankful. We stand firmly behing the Governor in her pledge to rebuild Alaska's moose populations. We know she does not need to read a 8/25/2009
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memo of how bad of shape moose are in right now. Thanks for the email and I see that you are in a leadership position in your specialty. You have definitely earned it and I hope you enjoy your position. Talk to you soon, Gary Olson Original Message From: "Tara Jollie" To: "Gary Olson" Sent: Sunday, February 04, 2007 7:54 AM Subject: RE: Support for Corey Rossi for ADF&G Commissioner
> The F&G commissioner has just been named according to the news. Tj.
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>
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> Sent: Saturday, February 03,2007 12:20 AM > To: Gary Olson > Subject: Re: Support for Corey Rossi for ADF&G Commissioner
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> I just got home late tonight. Thank you for the info, I'll study it in > the morning, tj. > Content-Type: multipart/alternative; >boundary="=_NextPart_001J)207_01C74499.1606FBFO"
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> Hello Tara, (need your help ASAP!),

>
> It is coming down to the wire and we're trying to make sure we have as > many fans in writing as are vocally sounding their support. I need you
> =
> to produce a bunch of letters (sentences?) of support from your network > (get 20 if you can!!!). The CEO of Tyonek Native Corp. has produced a > great support letter (read below) but we need to generate more. Email > the letters to the following address because it is rumored that if you > send them to Juneau, they are getting intercepted and the Governor is
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> not getting them, rossiforcommissioner@yahoo.com.

>
> Thanks for your help,

>
> Gary
>
>
> -= >
> Tom's letter:

>
> To Those Who Choose Alaska Next Fish and Game Commissioner: > > > > >
>
Last week I heard a recently retired Alaska Fish and Game Biologist = estimate that Alaska's moose population may have fallen to just over = 100,000 animals. What an inheritance for our new Governor. When we = remember that Governor Hickel's turned over 265,000 moose to his = successor, one can only weep for what we have lost.
> What was more discouraging was to hear agency personnel bemoan that = > Alaska Department of Fish and Game has long lost the capacity with any > measure of verifiable accountability to even estimate what moose are = > left and where. > When one understands that this moose crash has happened not just in the
> =
> Upper Kuskokwim, not just in Bristol Bay, but also occurred in Denali > National Park, the Kenai Wildlife Moose Refuge and other "moose safe = > zones", one can only despair to hear that another over ambitious ADF&G > fellow has authorized another ill conceived calf and cow hunt for moose > migrating away from last summers fire zones. One has to ask, just what > they expect to migrate back, once the new growth returns. How can we > trust those who know nothing but this is the way we've always done it?
>
> Now we have to trust in you to come to some realization that for the = > last 25 years we've been going the wrong way. How else do you explain > that 35 years ago we led the nation in wildlife resources and today we
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> rank 49th? If you don't believe this drive to the Canadian border and > count. Then drive to the Montana border and count and count and count.
> =
> Now drive to Alabama and count and count and count and weep for what we
> =
> have lost. > Those who believe that "Nobody does it better" unfortunately truly know
> -
> no better. > Alaska deserve better than business as usual. Stop cutting the resource
>
- pie thinner and start baking resource pies. No place on Earth has lost > more of its moose population than Alaska. Say it again. No place on = > Earth has lost more of its moose population than Alaska. And it is = > happening on our watch. =20
>
> For Alaska's sake, choose new management. Choose someone who knows how > to grow Alaska wildlife resources and has the courage to turn Alaska = > around. Please consider Corey Rossi. He can help grow Alaska's wildlife
> -
> resource. We elected the right Governor. It's time to give her the = > right team to get the job done. No more excuses, or the next endangered
> =
> species is the largest deer on the planet; Alaska's Moose.

>
> Tom Harris >P.O. Box 110057

>
> Anchorage, Alaska 99511 -0057

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Hello Tara, (need your help = > ASAP!),

>
It is coming down to the wire and we're > trying to=20 > make sure we have as many fans in writing as are vocally sounding > their=20 > support. I need you to produce a bunch of letters=20 > (sentences?) of support from your network (get 20 if you = >can!!!). The=20 > CEO of Tyonek Native Corp. has produced a great support letter = > (read=20 > below) but we need to generate more. Email the letters to the
>
> following address because it is rumored that if you send them to Juneau,
> =
> they=20 > are getting intercepted and the Governor is not getting them. =
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href=3D"mailto:rossiforcommissioner@yahoo.com">rossiforcommissioner@yaho >0= > .com.

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> w:st=3D"on">Montana > border and count=20 > and count and count. Now drive to > w:st=3D"on"> > w:st=3D"on">Alabama and count and count and = > count and weep=20 > for what we have lost.
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From: Sent: To: Subject: Mike Tibbies [mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us] Sunday, February 04, 2007 4:58 PM Sarah Palin FW: Air National Guard Mobilization
FYI - In case you have not seen this email.
MT
Original Message From: Campbell, Craig AK TAG NGAK [mailto:craig.campbell2@us.army.mil] Sent: Friday, February 02, 2007 8:23 AM To: Mike Nizich; Michael Tibbies; Mike Tibbies Cc: Scott Timothy BrigGen ANG-AKEIEL; SCOTT, TIMOTHY, BG, HQ AKANG, 428-6075; Cramer, John DAS Subject: Air National Guard Mobilization
Mike:
We have received notice that the 168th Air Refueling Wing (Eielson AFB) security police unit is being involuntarily mobilized for a one year tour in Central Command starting this June. cops. Location is classified. It will include approximately 35 of our
Please advise Governor Palin of this
involuntary mobilization order.
Maj Gen Campbell
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From: Sent: To: Mike Tibbies [mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us] Sunday, February 04, 2007 5:40 PM Sarah Palin
Subject: RE: FBIC Just as a follow up. I did talk to the Lt. Governor about FBIC. He is the Co-Chair with Scott Merriner (his chief of staffs brother). The funding appears to be in the Department of H&SS. I requested he look at the structure and make a recommendation. Ultimately, he could become the single chair or we could look at an executive order to move the responsibility to the Lt. Gov's office. I will pass along updates as I receive them.
From: Sarah Palin [mailto:govpalin@yahoo.com] Sent: Tuesday, January 30, 2007 11:39 PM To: mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us Subject: FBIC
let's make sure Sean knows the Lt. Gov's office will once again be in charge of FBIC issues. remind me to let him know of this. thanks!
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From: Sent: To: Governor Sarah Palin [govpalin@gov state.ak.us] Monday, February 05, 2007 12:52 PM Stapleton; Meghan N (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); charles_fedullo@gov.state.ak.us; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Nizich; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: kenai I was careful in my words re: Kenai flooding,, making sure people knew my belief that it's government's role to get in there and repair public infrastructure damage... our role in the private property damages is to make sure government doesn't get in the way of permitting the private property owners rebuild efforts. Hopefully the Kenai reporter (though his headline was misleading) understood what my opinion is on this. The headline made it sound like I stated blind support for government rebuilding private amenities like docks, staircases, etc.
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Sarah Palin [gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Monday, February 05, 2007 2:19 PM 'meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us'; Bruce F. Anders Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Rutherford; Marty K (DNR)
Subject: agia op ed
meg - pis. add one paragraph/sentence to wrap up the agia piece before it goes out - the sentence should be one of hope and positive/confidence that we're ready to go with agia because it's really are only hope to get us on the right course. and then submit today to publications - it's ready to go
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Governor Sarah Palin [govpalin@gov.state.ak.us] Monday, February 05, 2007 12:37 PM Stapleton; Meghan N (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV) Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); charles_fedullo@gov.state.ak.us RE: Governor Palin Appoints Successor to Lieutenant Governor
Sounds good - hope it can go out today.
Original Message From: Meghan N Stapleton [mailto:meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us] Sent: Monday, February 05, 2007 11:51 AM To: govpalin@gov.state.ak.us; mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us Cc: sharon_leighow@gov.state.ak.us; charles_fedullo@gov.state.ak.us; meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us Subject: Governor Palin Appoints Successor to Lieutenant Governor
Please review and provide feedback. Once that happens, I will forward to the Attorney General and Mark Morones for a final look.
Thank you, Meghan
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From: Sent: To: Ivy Frye [lvy_Frye@gov.state.ak.us] Monday, February 05, 2007 7:21 PM gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Subject: Joey
Just got a call from Joey. He's so excited about his new job. He's taking his family to Hawaii this week and said he's going to have trouble enjoying it b/c he's ready to get to work.
Ivy Frye
Director, Boards and Commissions Office of Governor Sarah Palin ivyJrye@gov.state.ak.us (907)465-3500 office (907) 465-8110 fax
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Ivy Frye [lvy_Frye@gov.state.ak.us] Monday, February 05, 2007 12:18 PM Meghan N Stapleton; Sharon Leighow mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us; gov.sarah@yahoo.com; Kris Perry
Subject: Chris Hayes Meg and Sharon, I wanted to give you a heads up that Governor Palin is going to remove Chris Hayes from the Alaska Workforce Investment Board and request that she step down from her seat on the Human Rights Commission. Please see the attached memo which explains more. I'm at 465-3969 if you need more information. Thanks,
Ivy Frye
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From: Sent: To: Ivy Frye [lvy_Frye@gov.state.ak.us] Monday, February 05, 2007 10:04 AM gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Subject: FW: Governor has authority to do right thing Governor, Sending this as an FYI. Mike had a conversation with Talis this morning and Privileged or Personal Material F Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
From: Kristie Babcock [mailto:kristie.babcock.lo2w@statefarm.com] Sent: Monday, February 05, 2007 9:09 AM To: mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us; ivy_frye@gov.state.ak.us Cc: Kristie Babcock Subject: Governor has authority to do right thing
Hello Mike. Ivy February 5, 2007
Here's a summary of my thoughts on the issue
Governor has authority to do right thing Governor Palin has the authority to appoint and remove members of the University Board of Regents. While the Governor's removal authority should only be exercised with caution, the law is clear that there are no specific removal provisions that restrict her authority to replace a Regent. If ever there were a time for the Governor to exercise that appointment authority, the time is now - when there is a sitting regent who misused and touted the official University seal for private purposes, and who is also clouded with a 92-count indictment including misuse of public money. The public expects Governor Palin to follow through on her pledge to have only honest, ethical Alaskans on the state's boards. In this case, the Attorney General's opinion that says the Governor does not have the authority to replace a sitting Regent - appears to be only that - an opinion. And unfortunately for the public counting on the Governor to do the right thing, the AG's opinion isn't backed up by the statutes relating the Regent appointments, nor is it backed up the Alaska Constitutional references related to University Regent appointments. And, even if the Governor were restricted by (a non-existent) statute or Constitutional provision saying she could only remove the member for cause, wouldn't you agree that a sitting University Regent applying for a federal grant for his private church or organization and putting the Official University seal on that letterhead might be construed as a misuse of that seal, and a misuse of that Regent's position for gain? Sounds like cause to me. Either way one looks at it, Governor Palin has the authority to do the right thing.
Kristie (Leaf) Babcock Former Director of Boards and Commissions under Governors Walter J. Hickel and Frank Murkowski
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From: Sent: To: Mike Tibbies [mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us] Monday, February 05, 2007 6:21 PM Sarah Palin
Subject: RE: FW: Longevity Bonus Reapplications Bill Gets First Hearing Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Mike
From: Sarah Palin [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, February 05, 2007 5:53 PM To: Meghan Stapleton Cc: john_bitney@gov.state.ak.us Subject: Re: FW: Longevity Bonus Reapplications Bill Gets First Hearing fine that he's doing a lot of the work for us! that's the way i look at this - and that we don't have pride in authorship. Meghan Stapleton <meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us> wrote: FYI. You've got Wielechowski behind you on this one, too. He's written all separate bills based on each of yours - business fees, tire taxes, and longevity bonus.
From: Jeff Turner [mailto:Jeff_Turner@legis.state.ak.us] Sent: Monday, February 05, 2007 5:37 PM Subject: Longevity Bonus Reapplications Bill Gets First Hearing
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FEBRUARY 5, 2007 SENATOR BILL WIELECHOWSKI
Longevity Bonus Reapplications Bill Gets First Hearing

(JUNEAU) - Legislation to reinstate the Alaska Longevity Bonus Program will have its first hearing in the Senate Health, Education & Social Services Committee on Wednesday, February 7 th in Juneau. Senate Bill 40 is sponsored by Sen. Bill Wielechowski (D - Anchorage). "The longevity bonus was a promise made by the state to its pioneers," said Wielechowski. "It's only fair we reinstate a program that helps seniors pay for essentials like health care and skyhigh home heating bills."
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The legislation limits the program to seniors who qualified for the bonus before it was eliminated. The seniors must remain residents of the state to participate in the program.
WHO: WHAT: WHEN: WHERE:
Senate Health, Education & Social Service Committee Longevity Bonus Reapplications (SB 40) Wednesday, February 7,2007 @ 1:30 p.m. Capitol Building, Butrovich Room (# 205)
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Sarah Palin [govpalin@yahoo.com] Tuesday, February 06, 2007 8:37 AM 'Meghan N Stapleton'; Rutherford; Marty K (DNR); Bruce F. Anders; Galvin; Patrick S (DOR); Balash; Joseph R (GOV) Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); 'Charles B Fedullo'; 'Sean Parnell'
Subject: AGIA op ed published?
Meg/Bruce: Did my AGIA op ed go out last night? Has anyone let you know when it would be published? Bruce - in answer to your question about pr strategy on AGIA, please coordinate with Meg and her team and keep me in the loop on progress. The more information the better - and the sooner the better - the Legislators and many in the public are really thristing for more information. And some are getting quite impatient, no fault of anyone's... it's just human nature to want more information, and I agree with them that the gasline is the most important work we're engaged in right now - they want to know of the project's progress ASAP. thanks!
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Sarah Palin [govpalin@yahoo.com] Tuesday, February 06, 2007 7:41 AM Kari L Spencer; Meghan N Stapleton; mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us; John Bitney Sharon Leighow; Russ Kelly; Charles B Fedullo
Subject: DOT Transistion Report
The DOT article this morning in Juneau Empire is a must read for our new DOT folks. The Transition Report captured much of the reality in DOT today. The earmarked projects that are causing such consternation have confused and frustrated DOT personnel, as well as many of us in the public. Kari - would you please make sure Leo V. gets a copy of that article, plus the Transition Report. Please get him this email also, I don't have his personal address. You'll have to call him to forward it. (It's a report like that that I don't believe we should have kept from the press/public for weeks - it helps explain the actions I've taken like canceling the Pioneer Rd. contract, replacing Robin Taylor, examining the purchase of material for other projects, etc. It does more harm than good to keep reports like that under wraps... and I still have to be convinced it's an appropriate thing to do - not releasing as much info, as possible to the public.) thanks!
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Ivy Frye [lvy_Frye@gov.state.ak.us] Tuesday, February 06, 2007 3:15 PM gov.sarah@yahoo.com kari_spencer@gov.state.ak.us; mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us
Subject: Meeting tomorrow morning Governor, I scheduled a 15 minute meeting with you in the morning (9:00-9:15) to go over my final recommendations on 7 of the 44 boards. Mike and I met this morning and came up with a list of names and final decisions on who should be re-appointed. We'll get these confirmations knocked out in a couple of short meetings so you can get back to focusing on the gasline. Again, the statutory deadline is Wednesday, Feb 14 by 4:30. Thank you for your time! I do appreciate how accessible you areI know you're extremely busy!
Ivy Frye
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Ivy Frye [lvy_Frye@gov.state.ak.us] Tuesday, February 06, 2007 3:15 PM gov.sarah@yahoo.com kari_spencer@gov.state.ak.us; mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us
Subject: Meeting tomorrow morning Governor, I scheduled a 15 minute meeting with you in the morning (9:00-9:15) to go over my final recommendations on 7 of the 44 boards. Mike and I met this morning and came up with a list of names and final decisions on who should be re-appointed. We'll get these confirmations knocked out in a couple of short meetings so you can get back to focusing on the gasline. Again, the statutory deadline is Wednesday, Feb 14 by 4:30. Thank you for your time! I do appreciate how accessible you areI know you're extremely busy!
Ivy Frye
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Ivy Frye [lvy_Frye@gov.state.ak.us] Tuesday, February 06, 2007 10:56 AM 'Lynne Smith' gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Subject: Post Seconday Education Lynne, Jim Hayes is the Regents designee to the Board of Post Secondary Education. In light of the current situation, I believe the Board of Regents will be selecting a different nominee. Do you want me to follow up? Thanks,
Ivy Frye
Director, Boards and Commissions Office of Governor Sarah Palin ivyfrye@gov.statc.ak.us (907) 465-3500 office (907) 465-8110 fax
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Ivy Frye [lvy_Frye@gov.state.ak.us] Tuesday, February 06, 2007 10.33 AM gov.sarah@yahoo.com mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us
Subject: boards info You have 121 boards, in 104 cities, with a total of 1096 members. Interesting. I pulled up the info for the Close Up kids that are in town today. Plugged through a lot of the Leg. Conf. list with Mike today and now I'm in the process of putting a short list together of people we think we are ready to vet through you. I think we should do about 10 a day until next Wednesday, Feb 14, which is the absolute deadline for turning in the Leg. Conf list.
Ivy Frye
Director, Boards and Commissions Office of Governor Sarah Palin ivy_rye@gov.state.ak.us (907) 465-3500 office (907) 465-8110 fax
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Ivy Frye [lvy_Frye@gov.state.ak.us] Tuesday, February 06, 2007 10:56 AM 'Lynne Smith' gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Subject: Post Seconday Education Lynne, Jim Hayes is the Regents designee to the Board of Post Secondary Education. In light of the current situation, I believe the Board of Regents will be selecting a different nominee. Do you want me to follow up? Thanks,
Ivy Frye
Director, Boards and Commissions Office of Governor Sarah Palin ivy_frye@gov.state.ak.us (907)465-3500 office (907) 465-8110 fax
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Governor Sarah Palin [govpalin@gov.state.ak.us] Wednesday, February 07, 2007 9:46 PM Balash; Joseph R (GOV) Spencer; Kari L (GOV); Mason; Janice L (GOV); Martha M Fischbach
Subject: RE: Flint Hills meeting tomorrow Thanks so much Joe!
From: Joe Balash [mailto:joe_balash@gov.state.ak.us] Sent: Wednesday, February 07, 2007 7:50 PM To: govpalin@gov.state.ak.us Cc: 'Kari Spencer'; 'Janice Mason'; 'Martha Fischbach' Subject: Flint Hills meeting tomorrow Governor: I know this is lateI apologize. Hopefully, you will check your email this evening and take a look at these memos prior to our meeting tomorrow morning at 10:30.
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From: Sent: To: Sarah Palin [govpalin@yahoo.com] Wednesday, February 07, 2007 9:48 PM mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us; tibbles@alaska.net; Michael A Nizich
Subject: Fwd: Not sure what is getting to you. Corey
Corey Rossi <adcman@alaska.com> wrote: Date: Wed, 07 Feb 2007 10:59:02 -0900 From: Corey Rossi <adcman@alaska.com> Subject: Not sure what is getting to you. Corey To: SPalin@mtaonIine.net Dear Governor Palin Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to attempt to make contact with me. In answer to your request, yes, I am very interested in becoming part of "the team". Please find attached a draft position description that represents my understanding of what I think it is you would like to see in the Deputy position. Please review and modify as you see fit. Having said this, please allow me to qualify my interest by clarifying a few points. 1. Thousands of Alaskan's (including me) are still very excited about your promise to return ADFG management to its constitutional foundation - managing for maximum sustained yield, to the benefit of all Alaskans. 2. Having now spent a couple of months promoting your abundance management agenda throughout the state, I am more aware than ever that the collective belief in your abundance campaign promise represents the very core of your sportsman support base. 3. As I shared with Nizich last Thursday, if you intend to hire and delegate the appropriate authority to me as an agent of change for the better (within ADFG), I will give you everything I've got to accomplish your agenda. As I've said before, I strongly believe in you and your vision. 4. Make no mistake; the "anti-abundance agenda" is alive and well within ADFG. I have no doubt we will meet some measure of resistance in trying to "grow" more fish and game. In many of today's wildlife management circles, the unspoken rule is to use a "custodial" management approach (the nature's balance approach). This makes less work for the managers (fewer animals to count, fewer battles with those of opposing viewpoints, etc.), and sets the stage for a variety of crises (e.g., population crashes, allocation battles, etc.), which then become the basis for requests for increased Department funding to "fix" the problem. 5.1 will be the first to admit that the numerous and diverse commercial fisheries issues would have been a serious distraction to my fulfilling your abundance agenda. I only ran
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for the top slot in an effort to guarantee that adequate human and material resources would be dedicated to your abundance agenda. If such assurances can be realized through other mechanisms, I am very interested in pursuing this effort. In closing, I again thank you for the invite. I look forward to the opportunity to be a productive member of your team. When you can set a brief amount of time aside, I would like to discuss these things with you personally. However, I know your time is in very short supply. Please let me know when, where, and how much time we have, and I will prepare accordingly. In the interim, I am providing everything in writing to allow you to review the material on your own schedule. Respectfully, Corey Rossi adcman@alaska.com (907) 355-2473 cell (907) 746-6387 home
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Unknown From: Sent: To: Cc: Denby Lloyd [denby_lloyd@fishgame.state.ak.us] Wednesday, February 07, 2007 9:32 AM 'Sarah Palin' meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us; sharon_leighow@gov.state.ak.us; charles_fedullo@gov.state.ak.us; mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us; john_bitney@gov.state.ak.us
Subject: RE: mcNeil river bears Thank you Governor. The department will be approaching the upcoming meeting of the Board of Game in support of the proposals to continue to keep the area around Douglas Head closed to hunting, so that these "McNeil" bears will not be hunted there. DL.
Derby S. Lloyd Commissioner Alaska Department of Fish and Game P.O. Box 115526 Juneau, AK 99811-5526 907-465-4719
From: Sarah Palin [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Sent: Wednesday, February 07, 2007 9:23 AM To: denby_lloyd@fishgame.state.ak.us; meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us; sharon_leighow@gov.state.ak.us; charles_fedullo@gov.state.ak.us; mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us; john_bitney@gov.state.ak.us Subject: mcNeil river bears Don't k n o w w h e r e the issue is, or c a m e f r o m on the M c N e i l bears... but my position hasn't changed since i w a s last asked about it - i don't support a hunt that w o u l d kill the mcneil bears that eventually end up in the sanctuary. there are other places to hunt, and i say this as a hunter...
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From: Sent: To: Ivy Frye [lvy_Frye@gov.state.ak.us] Wednesday, February 07, 2007 5:43 PM 'Michael Tibbies'; gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Subject: back at 7 If either of you are looking for me I stepped out for dinner. I'm on my cell if you need me.
Ivy Frye
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Governor, After leaving the Cabinet lunch yesterday I spoke with Sen. Lisa Murkowski, and wanted to share the highlights. Lt Governor Sean Pamell [sr_parnell@gov.state.ak.us] Thursday, February 08, 2007 8:52 AM Palin; Sarah (GOV sponsored) Rutherford; Martha K (DNR); Patrick S Galvin
Subject: T/C with Lisa Murkowski
On the political environment in Congress at this point: 1. The prevailing view in Congress is that the federal government already gave at the counter for the Alaska pipeline (accelerated depreciation, etc.) and they want to know what the state is going to dowhat "skin in the game" will we have. (She's willing to work with us to help with any "asks" we might havethis was merely her comment on the prevailing thinking at this point in DC.) She pointed out that individual senators are trying to get subsidies/help for the energy industries in their states and unless the message is managed well they can stop progress on anything Alaska might want where they can say the federal government is already "in" on the gas pipeline. For example, Sen. Domenici is trying to get help with nuclear power, the Wyoming delegation is trying to get help with coal. 2. Because the gas pipeline hasn't been in the news in DC there are questions about how aggressively we're pursuing a pipeline. In my words, it seems to be the "out of sight, out of mind, nothing must be happening" perception. Again, Lisa knows we're pushing itthis was her comment on prevailing DC political environment. The DOE Secretary also verbally expressed this perception in the Energy Committee yesterday in response to some of Lisa's questions regarding funding for Drue's office. 3. Lisa's message has been, "new governor, new administration, new ideas, give them a chance to act..." On who 1. 2. 3. you should meet with while you are in DC, Lisa suggested the following: FERC/Kelleher, in particular. DOE Secretary to update him. Congressional delegation (she offered that they could all meet together with you to save time)
4. American Gas Association (David Parker) On messaging, Lisa suggested, 1. You are aggressively pursuing a gas pipeline 2. The state's willing to participate and here's how (name pieces) 3. Talk about this being in the national interest (affordable, reliable energy1 would add "clean") 4. We're making it happen, we're doing it right One warning from Lisa: She encouraged us not to seek out Democrats in Congress yet on thisshe thinks it's premature until we know exactly what we're asking. That's it for now. Sean
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Unknown From: Sent: To: Cc: Kari Spencer [kari_spencer@gov.state.ak. us] Thursday, February 08, 2007 3:45 PM Walt Monegan; Sarah Palin meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us; sharon_leighow@gov.state.ak.us; Charles Fedullo
Subject: RE: Guns The request was from Michael Dukes, 378-8499, and he wanted to discuss two things with the Governor: a. radio show, and b. forms for firearms. Kari Spencer Governor's Scheduler 907-465-3986 phone; 907-465-3889 fax From: Walt Monegan [mailto:walt_monegan@dps.state.ak.us] Sent: Thursday, February 08, 2007 9:37 AM To: Sarah Palin Cc: Kari Spencer; meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us; sharon_leighow@gov.state.ak.us; Charles Fedullo Subject: Re: Guns W e w o n ' t , a n d I h a v e a s k e d o f m y c o m m a n d e r s i n F a i r b a n k s the n a m e a n d n u m b e r t o t h i s talk s h o w host so that I c a n call to nip this in the b u d , o t h e r w i s e I f e a r we c o u l d e a c h be r e s p o n d i n g to n u m e r o u s individual c o m p l a i n t s . I h a v e already a n s w e r e d t w o , so I a s k that a n y o n e of y o u so b e s e t w i t h t h e s e a n d f u t u r e similar c o n c e r n s , p l e a s e f o r w a r d t h e m t o m e f o r m y r e s p o n s e . -Walt Sarah Palin wrote: we sure don't w a n t to m a k e it m o r e strict... Walt Monegan <walt_monegan(a)dps.state.ak. us> wrote: My apologies, this may be my fault. About two weeks ago, I had asked how AST dealt with weapon permits and was told that commanders did computer checks on applicants and if finding nothing prohibiting the request, these permits were signed. This was very different from what APD did in that at APD actually did background checks before the Chief approved or disapproved these requests, so I wanted to see the written procedure that AST worked under. I have since read that memo and advised that we continue that process, though I may want to examine this with our directors and legal in the future. If and when we do, I will alert all before any changes are made.
Original Message From: Sarah Palin <govpalm@,yahoo.com> To: Kari Spencer; Walt Monegan; Meghan N Stapleton <meghan_stapleton@.gov.state.ak.us> CC: Sharon Leighow <sharon_leighow@gov.state.ak.us>: Charles Fedullo Sent: Wed Feb 07 22:38:50 2007 Subject: Guns Hi Kari - did you find out what that Fairbanks radio fellow wanted? Mr. Dukes -1 believe his name is - and he's got the conservative talk show that's quite popular up there. You'd mentioned it was something about permits and guns... if it w a s a b o u t a d d i t i o n a l p e r m i t s n e e d e d f o r g u n o w n e r s , then I'm against it. But let me know the details of his inquiiy when you find out. Maybe one of our media gurus can help him.
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Mr. Dukes knows I'm a life-time member of the NRA and against any more government gun control... wonder what he was talking about? thanks!
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From: Sent: To: Governor Sarah Palin [govpalin@gov.state.ak.us] Friday, February 09, 2007 2:52 PM Balash; Joseph R (GOV)
Subject: FW: Legislative Confirmation Press Release
From: Governor Sarah Palin [mailto:govpalin@gov.state.ak.us] Sent: Friday, February 09, 2007 2:48 PM To: 'Ivy Frye'; 'Michael Tibbies' Cc: 'Sharon Leighow'; 'Meghan N Stapleton'; 'joesph_balash@gov.state.ak.us' Subject: RE: Legislative Confirmation Press Release Run the names by Tibbies and a few others first - including perhaps Balash? These guys know where the landmines might be, then work with Meg on getting the names out. Remember - it's important to nip in the bud any criticism we'd get with so many Valley and Kenai names - obviously there was no regional balance in the past - areas outside of Anch. (and Juneau?) were poorly represented on these boards, previously. We want ALL ALASKANS represented...
From: Ivy Frye [mailto:ivy_frye@gov.state.ak.us] Sent: Friday, February 09, 2007 2:29 PM To: govpalin@gov.state.ak.us; 'Michael Tibbies' Cc: 'Sharon Leighow'; 'Meghan N Stapleton' Subject: Legislative Confirmation Press Release Governor Palin and Mike, Do you want to do one general press release with all of the appointments requiring legislative confirmation or separate press releases for some of the more high profile boards such as Judicial Council? I can start passing on any information for some of the confirmed appointments to the press office if press release(s) are going out. Thanks,
Ivy Frye
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Sarah Palin [gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Friday, February 09, 2007 10:08 AM Craig AK TAG NGAK Campbell John Katz; Kari L Spencer
Subject: RE. Iraq
Thank you. "Campbell, Governor: Your name has been forwarded to the White House with a request that you be invited to visit our troops at the earliest opportunity. John Katz has been in contact with the POC and between he and/or I, we will let you know as soon as a date has been selected. They are very excited about your interest and I am confident that you will get an invitation in the near future. Craig Original Message From: Sarah Palin [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Sent: Thursday, February 08, 2007 9:06 PM To: Kari L Spencer; Campbell, Craig AK TAG NGAK; craig_campbell@dmva.state.ak.us Subject: Iraq Hi Commissioner: Just letting you know I'd still love to honor our troops with a visit overseas whenever it is apporpriate and convenient to make the journey. It was good to get to chat with you this week in Juneau. Keep up the good work, thanks for everything. Sarah Craig AK TAG NGAK" <craig.campbell2@us.army.mil> wrote:
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From: Sent: To: Subject: Governor Sarah Palin [governor@gov.state.ak.us] Friday, February 09, 2007 4:02 PM pencc@alaska.net RE: General Administration
Thank you for writing to Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. information you have sent are important and valuable to the Governor. to each and
The concerns, opinions, and/or Although she is unable to respond
every email herself, your message has been received and is being reviewed by the appropriate staff person
in this office who can best address your need, suggestion, or comment.
Original Message From: WebMail@gov.state.ak.us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us] Sent: Friday, February 09, 2007 11:10 AM To: governor@gov.state.ak.us Subject: General_Administration Web mail from: Mr. Pastor JD Duncan
address: P. 0. Box 64 6 Soldotna AK 99669
MESSAGE: Kerry I had the opportunity to meet our First Gentleman, Todd Palin Saturday Night at the Governor's Gala on the Kenai. I invited him to speak at our Sportsmans Banquet 6:30 PM on April 20th. recommended emailing the Gov. office with this request. He
Our Banquet is an annual event that involves different speakers addressing outdoor Alaska activities. Some of the past speakers include Ted Spraker, Lt. Gov. Loren Leman, Gene Moe, Johnny McCoy, Mark Tudor, Dale Anderson and others. would be very They all had a story to tell about there outdoor activities. I
interested in hosting our First Gentleman to speak about the Irondog race. We try to give our speaker 1
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30-40 mins. Part of the purpose of this banquet is to auction of fishing trips raising money for our Church mission trips to Mongolia and cover all of our speakers expenses. involved in We have been
supporting orphanages and building Mongolian churches with the proceeds for eight years.
Attendence is between 80-100 men all arriving in 4wd pickups.
Thank you for taking the time to consider this request.
Pastor JD Duncan Peninsula Christian Center (A/G) Soldotna, AK. 1-907-262-7416 pencc@alaska.net
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From: Sent: To: Kari Spencer [kari_spencer@gov.state.ak.us] Friday, February 09, 2007 3:10 PM Sarah Palin; mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us
Subject: RE: time for gasline Okay Governor! We'll stick to the priorities! Budget, Gasline, Legislature. Kari Spencer Governor's Scheduler 907-465-3986 phone; 907-465-3889 fax From: Sarah Palin [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Sent: Friday, February 09, 2007 7:27 AM To: kari_spencer@gov.state.ak.us; mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us Subject: time for gasline
Kari & Tib - pis. remind those folks that I MUST loosen up some hours in the day so I can concentrate on gasline issues... I am sure people will understand that these packed schedules everyday have to have some "give" in them in order for me to start responding to gasline inquiries. There are too few hours in the day - and night - to continue the packed schedule that has not included enough gasline discussions on my part. Surely people will understand that gasline must be my priority at this time because there's a great deal of concern in the legislature that we haven't buckled down on that issue. (Those concerned are basing everything on erroneous assumptions, but the problem these assumputions cause are growing and must be addressed.)
Thanks!
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From: Sent: To: Kari Spencer [kari_spencer@gov.state.ak.us] Friday, February 09, 2007 10:45 AM Kreitzer; Annette E (DOA); 'Emil Notti'; Schmidt; Joseph D (DOC); roger_sampson@eed.state.ak.us; Lloyd; Denby S (DFG); 'Jackson; Karleen'; talis.colberg@law.state.ak.us; Campbell; Craig (MVA); Rutherford; Martha K (DNR); Monegan; Walt C (DPS); Galvin; Patrick S (DOR); Rehfeld; Karen J (GOV); sr_pamell@gov.state.ak.us; Katz; John W (GOV); 'John Bitney'; 'Michael Tibbies'; 'Mike Nizich'; 'Meghan Stapleton1; Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Kim; Anna C (GOV); russ_kelly@gov.state.ak.us; 'Lynne Smith'; 'Christopher Clark'; 'Joe Balash'; Frye; Ivy J (GOV); Hartig; Lawrence L (DEC); leo_vonscheben@dot.state.ak.us govpalin@gov.state.ak.us; kris_perry@gov.state.ak.us; 'Michelle Fabrello'
Cc:
Subject: Governor Sarah Palin's Email Addresses-CONFIDENTIAL Commissioners and Staff Assistants: If you need to send a private or confidential email to the Governor, on nonstate email, please use gov.sarah@yahoo.com. For state business of any kind, please use govpalin@gov.state.ak.us. We really want to use the qovpalin@aov.state.ak. us if possible. All other accounts for the governor have been closed, so please don't use them-please remove them from your email contact lists! Please do not share these email addresses with anyone, they are just for the Cabinet to use. Thank you. Kari Spencer Governor's Scheduler 907-465-3986 phone; 907^65-3889 fax From: Kari Spencer [mailto:kari_spencer@gov.state.ak.us] Sent: Friday, February 02, 2007 5:36 PM To: Kreitzer, Annette E (DOA); 'Emil Notti'; Schmidt, Joseph D (DOC); roger_sampson@eed.state.ak.us; larry@hartig.com; Lloyd, Denby S (DFG); 'Jackson, Karleen'; talis.colberg@law.state.ak.us; 'Campbell, Craig AK TAG NGAK'; Rutherford, Martha K (DNR); Monegan, Walt C (DPS); Galvin, Patrick S (DOR); 'Karen Rehfeld'; lvscheben@uskh.com; sr_parnell@gov.state.ak.us; 'John Katz'; 'John Bitney'; 'Michael Tibbies'; 'Mike Nizich'; 'Meghan Stapleton'; Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); 'Charles Fedullo'; 'Anna Kim'; russ_kelly@gov.state.ak.us; 'Lynne Smith'; 'Christopher Clark'; 'Joe Balash' Cc: govpalin@gov.state.ak.us; 'Kari Spencer'; kris_perry@gov.state.ak.us; 'Michelle Fabrello' Subject: Governor's Email Address Importance: High Governor Sarah Palin's private email address is govpalin@gov.state.ak.us. Please do not share this information. We are shutting down her personal email accounts (the yahoo and mta accounts, so messages will not be received at those accounts after today). Thanks, Kari. Kari Spencer Governor's Scheduler 907-465-3986 phone; 907-465-3889 fax
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Ivy Frye [lvy_Frye@gov.state.ak.us] Friday, February 09, 2007 4:34 PM govpalin@gov.state.ak.us
'Michael Tibbies' Subject: Privileged or Persoi Governor, Privileged or Personal Material Redacted Privileged or Personal Material Redacted | Back to the drawing board on Psychologists. I fiave calls in to Kris and Frank and some of my regional people. I'll go over the names we talked about this morning with Mike over the weekend. I'll have the last round of boards to go over with you next week (6 labor boards and a few occ. licensing boards) and then we're done with legislative confirmations...for a while :) Have a good weekend. Call if you have any questions. Thanks,
Ivy Frye
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From: Sent: To: Subject: Sarah Palin [gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Saturday, February 10, 2007 3:28 PM Frye; Ivy J (GOV); govpalin@yahoo.com Ed board
Hi iv- pis ell wes keller re; names he has for ed board supporter, finally . Thanks iv.
and other boards.
He's a
Sarah Palin
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From: Sent: To: PARNELL, S (GOV sponsored) [/0=S0A/0U=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=SRPARNELL1] Sunday, February 10,2008 8:19 AM Sarah Palin
Subject: Quick Notes 1.1 had several women approach me at church last night and ask me to communicate their thanks for you doing the video for the ChangePoint Refresher. They were in the audience during the Refresher and appreciated your personal, encouraging words. 2. The Ear today reported on Halcro's brother in law at BP. That didn't come from me or anyone that I know o f though I'm not too sad it's out there. Hope you guys have a good IronDog start and a safe trip!
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From: Sent: To: Sarah Palin [govpalin@yahoo.com] Monday, February 12, 2007 7:12 PM Frye; Ivy J (GOV)
Subject: Re: Happy birthday!
Thank you IV!!! And I PROMISE tomorrow we do the Bds/Commissions... many, many, many of them. Thanks for your patience! Ivy Frye <ivyJ~rye@gov.state.ak.us> wrote:
| And good luck to todd.
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From: Sent: To: Governor Sarah Palin [govpalin@gov.state.ak.us] Monday, February 12, 2007 11:07 AM Frye; Ivy J (GOV)
Subject: RE: boards Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
From: Ivy Frye [mailto:ivy_frye@gov.state.ak.us] Sent: Monday, February 12, 2007 9:41 AM To: govpalin@gov.state.ak.us Subject: boards Governor Palin, I have the last round of recommendations for you to review. I have a meeting with Mike at 2:30 today and then we'll stop in to see you if you're available. I'm down here any time between now and then if you need anything. Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
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Subject: Governor's House Plaque FYI - Linda tracked down the information you requested regarding the Governor's House Plaque. Mike
Mike, The total cost for the plaque recently installed at the Governor's House at Governor Murkowski's request is $5,800.00 The breakdown is a follows: bronze plaque shipping plaque mount/base installation $ 588.00 $ 125.00 $1,887.00 $3,200.00
Let me know if you need additional info. Linda
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From: Sent: To: Mike Tibbies [mike_tibbies@gov.state.ak.us] Monday, February 12, 2007 9:06 PM Sarah Palin
Subject: RE: blogs Denby is coming in tomorrow to talk about department staff. He has made a recommendation for a deputy but I need to talk to him about what I have heard in regard to the individual's personality. We should have a collective recommendation very soon. I will also find out in the morning what AOC decided to do regarding recommending Kelly Hepler.
From: Sarah Palin [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, February 12, 2007 7:06 PM To: meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak,us; mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us; john_bitney@gov.state.ak.us; denby_lloyd@fishgame.state.ak.us Subject: blogs
Meg Shoot. I made the mistake of looking at the ADN blog to find out about today's "Sarah Palin the Blogger" issue... I knew I shouldn't have looked through it! The first entry I looked at was a slam of you or your answer to the blog issue. The rant sounded familiar - like someone we may know. It was ridiculous and offensive. The other entry I looked at was a question about my ethics... it said I was trying to get my "Dad's best friend the deputy job at F & G". (Obviously referring to the Mat-Su guy, Corey Rossi, whom a lot of game guys were lobbying for - my dad passed on a few comments from guys he was hearing from that were favorable to Corey.) I just called my dad, he confirmed that 1.) Corey Rossi is not his best friend 2.) he's not lobbying for anything for Corey, he was passing on comments from Alaskans who wanted to make sure I heard their input 3.) he would never try to sway me to hire anyone 4.) he knows I'm not micromanaging Denby and the choice of Denby's teammembers is in Denby's hands. It was another offensive blog entry. And it sure leaves me puzzled as to the rumors that are able to spread like wildfire. Kind of makes my stomach turn over. Looking at that blog was also my reminder to NOT waste my time and energy peeking at it to find out what's on readers' minds. Tibbies - where is Denby on putting together his F & G team? Until he gets his deputy(ies) in there, we'll keep hearing controversy re: who's doing what.
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Subject: RE: blogs Denby is coming in tomorrow to talk about department staff. He has made a recommendation for a deputy but I need to talk to him about what I have heard in regard to the individual's personality. We should have a collective recommendation very soon. I will also find out in the morning what AOC decided to do regarding recommending Kelly Hepler. Mike
From: Sarah Palin [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, February 12, 2007 7:06 PM To: meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us; mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us; john_bitney@gov.state.ak.us; denbyJloyd@fishgame.state.ak.us Subject: blogs
Meg Shoot. 1 made the mistake of looking at the ADN blog to find out about today's "Sarah Palin the Blogger" issue... I knew I shouldn't have looked through it! The first entry I looked at was a slam of you or your answer to the blog issue. The rant sounded familiar - like someone we may know. It was ridiculous and offensive. The other entry I looked at was a question about my ethics... it said I was trying to get my "Dad's best friend the deputy job at F & G". (Obviously referring to the Mat-Su guy, Corey Rossi, whom a lot of game guys were lobbying for - my dad passed on a few comments from guys he was hearing from that were favorable to Corey.) I just called my dad, he confirmed that 1.) Corey Rossi is not his best friend 2.) he's not lobbying for anything for Corey, he was passing on comments from Alaskans who wanted to make sure I heard their input 3.) he would never try to sway me to hire anyone 4.) he knows I'm not micromanaging Denby and the choice of Denby's teammembers is in Denby's hands. It was another offensive blog entry. And it sure leaves me puzzled as to the rumors that are able to spread like wildfire. Kind of makes my stomach turn over. Looking at that blog was also my reminder to NOT waste my time and energy peeking at it to find out what's on readers' minds. Tibbies - where is Denby on putting together his F & G team? Until he gets his deputy(ies) in there, we'll keep hearing controversy re: who's doing what.
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From: Sent: To: Meghan Stapleton [meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us] Tuesday, February 13, 2007 8:18 AM 'Sarah Palin'; mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us; john_bitney@gov.state.ak.us; denby_lloyd@fishgame.state.ak.us
Subject: RE: blogs I looked last night, too. It's the same 10 people over and over again, including Ridle. I love how they suggested that one of my press people could do a blog. Obviously, they think we're still part of the Murkowski admin and have 8 wandering around, instead of the two right now.
From: Sarah Palin [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, February 12, 2007 7:06 PM To: meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us; mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us; john_bitney@gov.state.ak.us; denby_lloyd@fishgame.state.ak.us Subject: blogs
Meg Shoot. I made the mistake of looking at the ADN blog to find out about today's "Sarah Palin the Blogger" issue... I knew I shouldn't have looked through it! The first entry I looked at was a slam of you or your answer to the blog issue. The rant sounded familiar - like someone we may know. It was ridiculous and offensive. The other entry I looked at was a question about my ethics... it said I was trying to get my "Dad's best friend the deputy job at F & G". (Obviously referring to the Mat-Su guy, Corey Rossi, whom a lot of game guys were lobbying for - my dad passed on a few comments from guys he was hearing from that were favorable to Corey.) I just called my dad, he confirmed that 1.) Corey Rossi is not his best friend 2.) he's not lobbying for anything for Corey, he was passing on comments from Alaskans who wanted to make sure I heard their input 3.) he would never try to sway me to hire anyone 4.) he knows I'm not micromanaging Denby and the choice of Denby's teammembers is in Denby's hands. It was another offensive blog entry. And it sure leaves me puzzled as to the rumors that are able to spread like wildfire. Kind of makes my stomach turn over. Looking at that blog was also my reminder to NOT waste my time and energy peeking at it to find out what's on readers' minds. Tibbies - where is Denby on putting together his F & G team? Until he gets his deputy(ies) in there, we'll keep hearing controversy re: who's doing what.
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Joe Balash [joe_balash@gov.state.ak.us] Tuesday, February 13, 2007 4:31 PM 'Sarah Palin'; Meghan N Stapleton Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); John W Bitney; Smith; Lynne M (GOV); Nizich; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: RE: FW: From Associated Press reporter Charles thought there was an avenue to pursue in DEC, but I believe Commerce took up the cause and Lynne has been following.
From: Sarah Palin [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Sent: Tuesday, February 13, 2007 4:20 PM To: Meghan Stapleton Cc: mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us; john_bitney@gov.state.ak.us; lynne_smith@gov.state.ak.us; joe_balash@gov.state.ak.us; mike_nizich@gov.state.ak.us Subject: Re: FW; From Associated Press reporter
Tib - who's working on this issue? Meghan Stapleton <meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us> wrote: Have you thought about this predicament much? If you recall, there was a letter asking for assistance that I believe came into the office last week? We should respond to this... would like some thoughts. Thanks.
Original Message From: D'oro, Rachel [mailto:rdoro@ap.org] Sent: Tuesday, February 13,2007 1:33 PM To: meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us; sharon_leighow@gov.state.ak.us Subject: From Associated Press reporter Hello Meghan, Sharon, Rachel D'Oro here with The Associated Press, Anchorage bureau. I'm working on a story that's moving Thursday and I hope one of you can help me. I was working with Charles Fedulo on it but now I hear he's no longer with the governor's office. Here's the story: erosion has made Newtok's closest river so shallow that barges can no longer make regular fuel deliveries there. Fuel to operate the village power plant is being flown in, but others can't afford the costly alternative. So residents are looking for help to build some kind of pipeline system to transport fuel delivered by barges from the next nearest river. But complicating that effort, state and federal funds have dried up because Newtok has begun to relocate from its increasingly battered
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site to higher ground nine miles to the south. I would like to hear the governor's thoughts on what is now a unique predicament, a village in limbo with no funding at the old site, but still far from completing its move. Newtok could be just the beginning and could set a precedent on how government deals with similar cases in the future. Thanks for any insight you can share. Regards, Rachel D'Oro 907-272-7549
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Unknown From: Sent: To: Cc: Sarah Palin [gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Tuesday, February 13, 2007 1:05 PM Stapleton; Meghan N (GOV) Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Anders; Bruce F (DNR); Patrick S Galvin; Rutherford; Martha K (DNR)
Subject: RE: FW: New York Times just F Y I to other team m e m b e r s that NY Xs wants to chat gasline. Meghan Stapleton <meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us> wrote:
The reporter, Bill Yardley, is very excited. I'll try to get a list of other topics, but he's thrilled about the chance to sit down with you and Marty, and learn about the AGIA and gasline in general. I told him that since he's going to be up here and because we'll be launching the AGIA soon, an issue of this kind of national importance would be good to understand and learn from both of you. It would be great to get an article in the NYT.
From: Sarah Palin [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Sent: Tuesday, February 13, 2007 9:44 AM To: Meghan Stapleton Cc: 'Kari Spencer' Subject: Re: FW: New York Times s o u n d s great Meghan Stapleton <meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us> wrote: FYI. Are you interested in Thursday around 4pm with the reporter to talk about AGIA?
From: Marty Rutherford [mailto:marty_rutherford@dnr.state.ak.us] Sent: Monday, February 12, 2007 5:01 PM To: Meghan Stapleton Subject: Re: New York Times Meghan, S o u n d s like a great idea. I arrive at 10 am that morning a n d I h a v e a meeting with the Senate leadership scheduled f r o n 11:00 - 1:30 pm & with C h e v r o n at 2:30 - 4:30 p m . Is it possible to do it at 4:30 p m ? or between the meetings? If necessary, I can leave the C h e v r o n meeting in Joe Balash's hands and m e e t with the N Y T reporter in that time segment. Marty
M e g h a n Stapleton wrote: New York Times' reporter, Bill Yardley, will be in Juneau this week. I'd like to give him the opportunity to sit down with you both and craft a story for the New York Times. Commissioner, I understand you'll be in Juneau on Thursday. Could you both let me know if this is something with which I can move forward? It would provide an incredible opportunity for us. Would probably take an hour of your time, simply because he is not in Alaska all the time to know the details. Thanks,
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Unknown From: Sent: To: Sarah Palin [gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Tuesday, February 13, 2007 9:58 AM Stapleton; Meghan N (GOV); Rutherford; Martha K (DNR)
Subject: RE: FW: New York Times Either here in the o f f i c e or at the Gov's house? Wherever, we're g a m e .
Meghan
Stapleton
<meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us>
wrote;
The reporter, Bill Yardley, is very excited. I ll try to get a list of other topics, but he's thrilled about the chance to sit down with you and Marty, and learn about the AGIA and gasline in general. I told him that since he's going to be up here and because we'll be launching the AGIA soon, an issue of this kind of national importance would be good to understand and learn from both of you. It would be great to get an article in the NYT.
From: Sarah Palin [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Sent: Tuesday, February 13, 2007 9:44 AM To: Meghan Stapleton Cc: 'Kari Spencer' Subject: Re: FW: New York Times sounds great Meghan Stapleton <meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us> wrote: FYI. Are you interested in Thursday around 4pm with the reporter to talk about AGIA?
From: Marty Rutherford [mailto:marty_rutherford@dnr.state.ak.us] Sent: Monday, February 12, 2007 5:01 PM To: Meghan Stapleton Subject: Re: New York Times Meghan, S o u n d s like a great idea. I arrive at 10 am that morning a n d I h a v e a meeting with the Senate leadership scheduled f r o n 11:00 - 1:30 pm & with C h e v r o n at 2 : 3 0 - 4:30 pm. Is it possible to do it at 4:30 p m ? or b e t w e e n the meetings? If necessary, I can leave the C h e v r o n meeting in Joe Balash's hands and meet with the N Y T reporter in that time segment. Marty
M e g h a n Stapleton wrote: New York Times' reporter, Bill Yardley, will be in Juneau this week. I'd like to give him the opportunity to sit down with you both and craft a story for the New York Times. Commissioner, I understand you'll be in Juneau on Thursday. Could you both let me know if this is something with which I can move forward? It would provide an incredible opportunity for us. Would probably take an hour of your time, simply because he is not in Alaska all the time to know the details. Thanks, Meghan
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From: Sent: To: Mike Tibbies [mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us] Tuesday, February 13, 2007 8:43 PM Sarah Palin
Subject: Rydeil Did you get in contact with Rick Rydeil today regarding Bob Bell and Corey Ross? Thanks. Mike
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From: Sent: To: Ivy Frye [lvy_Frye@gov.state.ak.us] Tuesday, February 13, 2007 8:42 PM gov.sarah@yahoo.com; 'Michael Tibbies'
Subject: Boards I can get these done... I know it! Two good labor guys I got from Kris: Privileged or Personal Mate They could fill two of the seats on Workers Comp or Labor Relations. I do think there are a couple of good people that could be re-appointed. Coupled with a few changes (the aforementioned or others) I think it shows the public we're not sticking with the status quo and are ready and willing to make the needed changes. By tomorrow Labor will be covered with great people. By 4:30 tomorrow we'll be ready to send everything but Mental Health Trust... and Fish and Game if we aren't finished with the conclusions there. Gov, sorry this is taking up so much of your much needed time! I know you need to focus on the gasline, budget, and my three favorite Palin girls.
Ivy Frye
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Meghan Stapleton [meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us] Wednesday, February 14, 2007 4:17 PM 'Sarah Palin' mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak. us
Subject: FW: Exxon Mobil Comments Drue liked the first version - so I know she'll have no problem with Joe's final version. Her comments are below - you'll appreciate them.
From: Drue_Pearce@ios.doi.gov [mailto:Drue_Pearce@ios.doi.gov] Sent: Wednesday, February 14, 2007 4:12 PM To: Meghan Stapleton Subject: Re: Exxon Mobil Comments
Sorry I was away from my blackberry. But tone is perfect and the big E needs a voice like hers willing to take them on. They want to operate the gas pipeline; don't know if she knows that. I've said I didn't think AK would ever consent. We should talk. Are you comibg to DC? Tell her, "Go, girl!" And to keep telling it like it is. Alaska shouldn't be a captive of Exxon! Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld
Original Message From: Meghan Stapleton [meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us] Sent: 02/14/2007 05:33 PM To: Drue Pearce Cc: meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us Subject: FW: Exxon Mobil Comments
Drue, What do you think of the attached? The Governor would like to know your thoughts. Thanks, Meghan
From: Meghan Stapleton [mailto:meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us] Sent: Wednesday, February 14, 2007 12:44 PM To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com; mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us; joe_balash@gov.state.ak.us Cc: meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us; sharon_leighow@gov.state.ak.us Subject: Exxon Mobil Comments Importance: High Please review. Thanks. May need to tone it down?
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Unknown From: Sent: To: Cc: Sarah Palin [gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Wednesday, February 14, 2007 3:58 PM mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us; sharon_leighow@gov.state.ak.us; meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us; bruce_anders@dnr.state.ak.us; clark_bishop@labor.state.ak.us; marty_rutherford@dnr.state.ak.us kari_spencer@gov.state.ak.us
Subject: Fwd: Contractor Magazine Letter from the Governor N e e d to c h a n g e term f r o m "big oil" to s o m e t h i n g more tempered. Please r u n by Click and Bruce to m a k e sure everything is consistent. Note: f o r w a r d e d m e s s a g e attached.
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From: Sent: To: Mike Nizich [mike_nizich@gov.state.ak.us] Wednesday, February 14, 2007 3:59 PM 'Sarah Palin'; Stapleton; Meghan N (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: RE: McNeil River Falls and Hunting Bears I will address it.
From: Sarah Palin [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Sent: Tuesday, February 13, 2007 4:21 PM To: Meghan Stapleton; sharon_leighow@gov.state.ak.us; mike_nizich@gov.state.ak.us Subject: RE: McNeil River Falls and Hunting Bears M i k e N: can you help on this one? I have a house full of C h a m b e r of C o m m . people downstairs so can't get to this one for a bit... Meghan Stapleton Governor, <meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us> wrote:
I believe (though we worded it within the sanctuary) that your statement below applied to opening the state area up at all to hunting because there are other opportunities elsewhere. The lands around the sanctuary are frequented by the same bears. Is that your view? Thanks, Meghan
From: Sharon Leighow [mailto:sharon_leighow@gov.state.ak.us] Sent: Tuesday, February 13, 2007 2:19 PM To: 'Meghan Stapleton'; 'Sarah Palin' Subject: RE: McNeil River Falls and Hunting Bears Governor, Just for clarification. What about the state land used by bears near the sanctuary? If nothing changes, land near the sanctuary will be open to hunting July 1st. Folks at Environment and Energy Publishing are inquiring. Thanks Sharon
From: Meghan Stapleton [mailto:meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us] Sent: Monday, February 12, 2007 3:08 PM To: 'Sarah Palin' Cc: 'Michael A Tibbies'; mike_nizich@gov.state.ak.us; meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us; 'Sharon W (GOV)' 'Leighow' Subject: McNeil River Falls and Hunting Bears Importance: High McNeil bears
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I am a hunter and firmly support Alaska's great hunting opportunities. However, I oppose hunting in the McNeil River State Game Sanctuary. It is too close to the McNeil River Falls and the popular viewing area. That area is a gem. The sanctuary is one of Alaska's treasures. People come to Alaska from around the world to see our bears and, in this case, I do believe there are plenty of other opportunities to hunt bears without hunting so close to Alaska's gem,
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Mike Nizich [mike_nizich@gov.state.ak.us] Wednesday, February 14, 2007 3:56 PM 'Sarah Palin'; Meghan N Stapleton Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Bitney; John W (GOV); Smith; Lynne M (GOV); Balash; Joseph R (GOV)
Subject: RE: FW: From Associated Press reporter This is an issue that the department of Commerce usually deals with. I will refer it over to Lynne Smith.
From: Sarah Palin [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Sent: Tuesday, February 13, 2007 4:20 PM To: Meghan Stapleton Cc: mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us; john_bitney@gov.state.ak.us; lynne_smith@gov.state.ak.us; joe_balash@gov.state.ak.us; mike_nizich@gov.state.ak.us Subject: Re: FW: From Associated Press reporter
Tib - who's working on this issue? Meghan Stapleton <tneghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us> wrote: Have you thought about this predicament much? If you recall, there was a letter asking for assistance that I believe came into the office last week? We should respond to this... would like some thoughts. Thanks.
Original Message From: D'oro, Rachel [mailto:rdoro@ap.org] Sent: Tuesday, February 13, 2007 1:33 PM To: meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us; sharon_leighow@gov.state.ak.us Subject: From Associated Press reporter Hello Meghan, Sharon, Rachel D'Oro here with The Associated Press, Anchorage bureau. I'm working on a story that's moving Thursday and I hope one of you can help me. I was working with Charles Fedulo on it but now I hear he's no longer with the governor's office. Here's the story: erosion has made Newtek's closest river so shallow that barges can no longer make regular fuel deliveries there. Fuel to operate the village power plant is being flown in, but others can't afford the costly alternative. So residents are looking for help to build some kind of pipeline system to transport fuel delivered by barges from the next nearest river. But complicating that effort, state and federal funds have dried up because Newtek has begun to relocate from its increasingly battered site to higher ground nine miles to the south.
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I would like to hear the governor's thoughts on what is now a unique predicament, a village in limbo with no funding at the old site, but still far from completing its move. Newtok could be just the beginning and could set a precedent on how government deals with similar cases in the future. Thanks for any insight you can share. Regards, Rachel D'Oro 907-272-7549
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Unknown From: Sent: To: Cc: Sarah Palin [gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Wednesday, February 14, 2007 2:26 PM Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Stapleton; Meghan N (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV) Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Rutherford; Martha K (DNR)
Subject: RE: Exxon Mobil Comments looks great - w h e n do we do this? i'm ready to tape - let's get the word out via press release, too.
Joe
Balash
<joe_balash@gov.state.ak.us>
wrote:
Here's my stab...a little toned down. From: Meghan Stapleton [mailto:meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us] Sent: Wednesday, February 14, 2007 12:44 PM To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com; mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak,us; joe_balash@gov.state.ak.us Cc: meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us; sharon_leighow@gov.state.ak.us Subject: Exxon Mobil Comments Importance: High Please review. Thanks. May need to tone it down?
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From: Sent: To: Subject: Mike Tibbies [mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us] Wednesday, February 14, 2007 8:27 PM Sarah Palin RE: Privileged or
I did sign the request. It was late in the day so I am pretty sure it did not go out. Pat Galvin knows I was trying to find her a position so I am not sure to what extent he has commited the job to her. I will hold any further action until we talk tomorrow.
Mike
Original Message From: "Sarah Palin" <gov.sarah@yahoo.com> To: mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us; tibbles@alaska.net Sent: 2/14/07 8:03 PM Subject: Privileged or Pe
Hold up on hiring Privileged or Pe U ntil I can talk to you, OK?
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Ivy Frye [lvy_Frye@gov.state.ak.us] Wednesday, February 14, 2007 10:59 AM Meghan Stapleton gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Subject: RE: RCA Thank you so much. I appreciate your insight!
From: Meghan Stapleton [mailto:meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us] Sent: Wednesday, February 14, 2007 10:51 AM To: 'Ivy Frye' Cc: gov.sarah@yahoo.com; meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us Subject: RE: RCA Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Hope this helps, Meghan
From: Ivy Frye [mailto:ivy_frye@gov.state.ak.us] Sent: Tuesday, February 13, 2007 8:17 PM To: 'Meghan N Stapleton' Cc: gov.sarah@yahoo.com Subject: RCA Meg,
Thanks,
Ivy Frye
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From: Sent: To: Subject: Mike Tibbies [mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us] Wednesday, February 14, 2007 12:39 PM Sarah Palin FW: Resource Nationalism Frustrates Exxon - Oil Daily
Original Message From: Drue_Pearce@ios.doi.gov [mailto:Drue__Pearce@ios.doi.gov] Sent: Wednesday, February 14, 2007 9:50 AM To: jwkatz@ALASKADC.org; marty_rutherford@dnr.state.ak.us; joe_balash@gov.state.ak.us; mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us; meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us Subject: Fw: Resource Nationalism Frustrates Exxon -- Oil Daily
I think the Governor should call Tillerson and challenge him on these statements. The State knows where it wants to go - it's just that Exxon But these sorts of comments hurt the state
doesn't like your direction.
when read here in DC by policymakers.
Drue Forwarded by Drue Pearce/SIO/OS/DOI on 02/14/2007 01:47 PM
(see bold remarks)
Resource Nationalism Frustrates Exxon
Resource nationalism comes in many forms, but whatever tactics are applied, the policy is vexing Exxon Mobil on almost 1
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every continent. Addressing journalists at the Cambridge Energy Research Associates (Cera) conference in Houston on Tuesday, Exxon Chairman and Chief Executive Rex W. Tillerson noted access and contractual challenges in Venezuela, Indonesia and Alaska as well as uncertainties in other countries such as Russia. Tillerson told reporters that he was unaware of the latest reports from Venezuela about the country's ever-changing energy policies. He said the company is waiting on government representatives to deliver the newest policy on ownership and operations of oil and gas projects in the South American country. "We have not had conversations about this point regarding the new regime," he said. "We are waiting on the government representatives to sit down with us and give us some of the details of what exactly is it their objectives are, how you migrate and offer compensation." In Indonesia, state Pertamina is threatening to bring in a new partner to replace Exxon in developing the giant offshore Natuna natural gas field. Technical challenges, particularly the field's high percentage of carbon dioxide, have prevented its development to date. According to reports out of Jakarta, Pertamina is in discussions with Norwegian Statoil about coming in on the longdelayed project, which was news to Tillerson. "I've only heard about that myself 2
this morning," he said. In Exxon's opinion the existing contract with Pertamina on Natuna "is still in effect." He added that negotiations are ongoing and that he wouldn't expect other parties to inadvertently interfere with those efforts. A Statoil executive attending the Cera conference told Oil Daily that he did not know the specifics of discussions between Statoil and Pertamina, but indicated talks had taken place. Statoil has had significant experience dealing with carbon dioxide sequestration in the North Sea. Exxon and potential partners BP and ConocoPhillips thought they had an agreement with the state of Alaska on terms to build the long-awaited natural gas pipeline from Alaska's North Slope to markets in Canada and the US lower 48. The state legislature rejected the terms, and the project again is in limbo. "I don't really know where we are," Tillerson said. "I don't think it looks like Alaska knows where it wants to go, either," he said. In the Russian Far East, oil output at the Sakhalin-1 project has reached its targeted level of 250,000 barrels per day as the final well was tied into the production facilities, he said. The company also is delivering 130 million cubic feet of gas per day to the regional market. Exxon has signed a heads of agreement with China National Petroleum Corp. to deliver 3
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up to 2 billion cubic feet of gas per day via pipeline, but the deal is not yet final, Tillerson said. If a contract is concluded, then Exxon expects to work with Russian gas monopoly Gazprom on constructing an export pipeline. Tillerson indicated that Exxon and its partners have not settled on the pipeline option for the Sakhalin gas. "We continue to look at other options," he said, adding that Japan and India are interested in LNG. He said the final decision will depend on which choice would provide the greatest returns. Barbara Shook, Houston
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Kari Spencer [kari_spencer@gov.state.ak.us] Wednesday, February 14, 2007 10:11 AM Governor Sarah Palin Cayce; Sunny C (GOV)
Subject: RE: DARE Graduation at Birchwood Elementary Dear Ms. Shackelford: I have added your request for the May 10th DARE graduation to the Governor's pending scheduling requests. As soon as the Governor's schedule is determined for May, we'll let you know if she is available. Thanks for the invitation! Kari Spencer Governor's Scheduler 907-465-3986 phone; 907-465-3889 fax
From: Shackelford, Wendi [mailto:WShackelford@ci.anchorage.ak.us] Sent: Monday, February 12, 2007 9:23 AM To: governor@gov.state.ak.us , Subject: FW: DARE Graduation at Birchwood Elementary Importance: High
From: Shackelford, Wendi Sent: Monday, January 15, 2007 3:34 PM To: Naomi Sweetman; Gardner, Rhonda; Comeau, Carol; Jackson, Thelma S.; 'twm2@gci.net'; Smith_Ric; Steve Grabowski; Reed_Dan; Rollins, Denise; Shackelford_Duncan; Vik_Kathleen; 'teschea@muni.org'; Ossiander, Debbie A; annafair@alaska.net; Crystal; 'jenningspk@ci.anchorage.ak.us'; Timothy Sullivan; 'dcoffey@coffeylaw.net'; dtraini@gci.net; Stout, Ken O.; 'bauerpa@muni.org'; Shamberg, Janice; Birch, Chris J; 'senator_fred_dyson@legis.state.ak.us'; 'representative_mike_hawker@legis.state.ak.us'; 'representative_jiancy_dahlstrom@legis.state.ak.us'; 'representative_bill_stoltze@legis.state.ak.us'; starrwe@muni.org; Friedmanjeff; 'roberts_macon@asdkl2.org'; 'steinerJohn@asdkl2.org'; 'marks_mary@asdkl2.org'; 'kennedy_crystal@asdkl2.org'; 'metcalfejake@asdkl2.org'; 'steele_tim@asdkl2.org' Cc: !APD DARE; ljobe@alaska.net; Linda Jobe; bgalosich@northwest.ca; Jerry Covey Subject: DARE Graduation at Birchwood Elementary Importance: High You are all invited to attend the DARE graduation at Birchwood Elementary on May 10, 2007 at 1030 hours. I have attached a map for your convenience. Please RSVP your attendance by simply responding to this email. Thank you for supporting this worthwhile program!
Wendi Shackelford
APD School Resource Officer @ Chugiak High 742-3219 office "Never doubt that a small, group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." - Margaret Mead
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Joe Balash [Joe_Balash@gov.state.ak.us] Wednesday, February 14, 2007 1:55 PM 'Meghan Stapleton'; 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV) Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: RE: Exxon Mobil Comments
Here's my stab...a little toned down. From: Meghan Stapleton [mailto:meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us] Sent: Wednesday, February 14, 2007 12:44 PM To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com; mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us; joe_balash@gov.state.ak.us Cc: meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us; sharonJeighow@gov.state.ak.us Subject: Exxon Mobil Comments Importance: High Please review. Thanks. May need to tone it down?
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Meghan Stapleton [meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us] Thursday, February 15, 2007 12:02 PM 'Sarah Palin'; miKe_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us; 'Tom E Irwin'; marty_rutherford@dnr.state.ak.us; joe_balash@gov.state.ak.us; 'Bruce Anders' 'Meghan Stapleton'; 'Sharon Leighow'; 'Kari Spencer'; jason_bluhm@gov.state.ak.us; 'Andy Mills' Weekly Gasline Briefing #2 NOON VERSION
Importance: High The attached reflects a suggested transitional change by Joe Balash in paragraph number three of the printed version (first one). The Governor will record at 12:30pm. Please advise of any changes before then. Thanks, Meghan
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Bruce Anders [bruce_anders@dnr.state.ak.us] Thursday, February 15, 2007 12:06 PM Meghan N Stapleton; 'Sarah Palin'; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Tom E Irwin; Martha K Rutherford; Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Bruce F Anders Sharon W Leighow; Spencer; Kari L (GOV); Jason R Bluhm; Andy J Mills
Subject: RE: Weekly Gasline Briefing #2 NOON VERSION I'm fine with that.
From: Meghan Stapleton [mailto:meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us] Sent: Thursday, February 15, 2007 12:02 PM To: 'Sarah Palin'; mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us; Tom E Irwin'; marty_rutherford@dnr.state.ak.us; joe_balash@gov.state.ak.us; Bruce F. Anders Cc: 'Meghan Stapleton'; 'Sharon Leighow'; 'Kari Spencer'; jason_bluhm@gov.state.ak.us; 'Andy Mills' Subject: Weekly Gasline Briefing #2 NOON VERSION Importance: High The attached reflects a suggested transitional change by Joe Balash in paragraph number three of the printed version (first one). The Governor will record at 12:30pm. Please advise of any changes before then. Thanks, Meghan
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From: Sent: To: Sarah Palin [govpalin@yahoo.com] Thursday, February 15, 2007 7:08 AM Frye; Ivy J (GOV); Michael A Tibbies
Subject: Fwd: A great Alaska fire Marshal... would be...
m <merrick@gci.net> wrote: Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2007 01:11:32 -0900 From: m <merrick@gci.net> Subject: A great Alaska fire Marshal... would be... To: sarah <spalin@mtaonline.net>
Dear Sarah, I heard through the grapevine that Dave Tyler is a candidate for the state fire marshal's position. Our state would be well served if Dave got the job. Almost 20 years ago, when I was in college, I did extensive volunteer work as a firefighter and ACLS EMT III. I volunteered with Dave at Chena Goldstream Fire and Rescue where he was the assistant chief, and later, the department's chief. I was so impressed with him that I wrote a letter of recommendation to the Goldstream board when the chiefs position came open. I recall seeing Dave on the cold concrete floor, literally, twisting wrenches on the fire engines when he easily could have asked someone else to do the job. He had a real can-do attitude, and was great to work with. One of the concerns that I have is with Alaska's high fire death rate- a rate much higher than the national average. Dave has shared the same concerns with me over the years, and he and I both agree that the key to saving lives is though fire prevention. A state fire marshal with Dave's intelligence, dedication and concern about how we can reduce this state's abysmal fire death record will ultimately save lives. Dave is cut from the same cloth as Tom Irwin- another Fairbanksan who I have tremendous regard for. So there's my two cents... (again). Thank you for your gracious note, I am glad you enjoyed the photographs. It really made my day!
Merrick Peirce
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Governor Sarah Palin [govpalin@gov.state.ak.us] Thursday, February 15, 2007 8:00 PM Meghan N Stapleton; Frye; Ivy J (GOV); Sharon W Leighow; Michael A Tibbies Kristina Y Perry
Subject: RE: Health Council Make sure Kris Perry has say in a few of the candidates - she knows Dr. Stinson (?) and a few others who'd be good
From: Meghan Stapleton [mailto:meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us] Sent: Thursday, February 15, 2007 4:20 PM To: 'Ivy Frye'; 'Sharon Leighow'; 'Michael Tibbies'; govpalin@gov.state.ak.us Subject: RE: Health Council Sherry Hill with HSS can answer the questions for you. Her number is 465-1618. Thanks.
From: Ivy Frye [mailto:ivy_frye@gov.state.ak.us] Sent: Thursday, February 15, 2007 3:20 PM To: 'Sharon Leighow'; 'Meghan Stapleton'; 'Michael Tibbies'; govpalin@gov.state.ak.us Subject: Health Council Hey guys, Where can I find the stats on the new council? How many members, length of terms, prohibitions, etc. We're getting calls down here. Thanks,
Ivy Frye
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Sarah Palin [gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Thursday, February 15, 2007 7:51 PM Stapleton; Meghan N (GOV); Patrick S Galvin; Rutherford; Martha K (DNR); Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Baiash; Joseph R (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Bitney; John W (GOV) Stapleton; Meghan N (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Clark; Christopher G (GOV)
Subject: Re: ADN on BP deductions
To All: Thanks much. You're right on Meg. Thank you! Sarah Meghan Stapleton
FYI.
From: Meghan Stapleton [mailto:meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us] Sent: Thursday, February 15, 2007 6:45 PM To: 'Loy, Wesley' Subject: RE: Breaking news! You're welcome. Thanks for asking.
From: Loy, Wesley [mailto:wloy@adn.com] Sent: Thursday, February 15, 2007 6:42 PM To: Meghan Stapleton Subject: RE: Breaking news! OK, Meg, thanks. Wesley Original Message From: Meghan Stapleton [mailto:meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us] Sent: Thursday, February 15, 2007 6:43 PM To: Loy, Wesley Cc: 'Meghan Stapleton' Subject: RE: Breaking news! Importance: High The Governor does not think that the state should have to pay for the costs associated with the BP shutdown and the replacement of pipes that were not properly maintained. We have been concerned about this issue and it is something that we are weighing very heavily. Thanks, Meg
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From: Loy, Wesley [mailto:wloy@adn.com] Sent: Thursday, February 15, 2007 5:07 PM To: meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us Subject: Breaking news! Hey Meg: BP has informed the Legislature today that it plans to seek tax deductions and credits (totaling about $11 million, I believe) for the cost of repair and replacement of leaky Prudhoe Bay pipelines. Any reaction from the administration on this? I'm all ears! Wesley Wesley Loy Business reporter Anchorage Daily News (907) 257-4590 (907) 952-3966 (cell) (907)258-2157 (fax) wloy@adn.com
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From: Sent: To: Sarah Palin [gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Thursday, February 15, 2007 4:54 PM Frye; Ivy J (GOV); Governor Sarah Palin; Michael A Tibbies
Subject: Re: Robert Warren, Board of Dental Examiners
So, what should be done with this, or how did you explain it to him, and did he even re-apply? Ivy Frye <ivy_frye@gov.state.ak.us> wrote:
I wanted to let you guys know that when I spoke with Dr. Warren today he seemed upset he was being removed (we replaced him with Dr. Walther). Dr. Warren said the Lt. Governor told him he would be re-appointed. I don't know the validity of his statement, but waned to give you a heads up incase you hear something. Thanks,
Ivy Frye
Director, Boards and Commissions Office of Governor Sarah Palin ivy_frye@gov.state.ak.us (907)465-3500 office (907)465-8110 fax
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Unknown From: Sent: To: Cc: John Katz [jwkatz@ALASKADC.org] Thursday. February 15, 2007 12:16 PM Balash; Joseph R (GOV): Spencer; Kari I (GOV); Meghan N Stapleton; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV): 'Sarah Palin' Mason; Janice L (GOV); Martha M Fischbach; Lopez; Thomas M (GOV)
Subject: RE: Governor's DC Schedule is attached
I wouldn't delete it but would advise the Governor that it may not be the best use of her time and that there will be separate opportunities with Alaska related press. Please note that my email address h a s changed. My new email address is iwkatzTSialaskadc.org. Thank you . > On 2 / 1 5 / 2 0 0 7 at 4:06:07 pm, in message <00ce01c75145$lc65b7d0 $0542fea9@GOVEXECJO 148134>, Kari Spencer <kari_spencengov. state. ak. us> wrote:
Is it fair for me to just delete the NGA press conferences off the schedule, then?
Kari Spencer Governor's Scheduler 907-465-3986 phone; 907-465-3889 fax
From: John Katz [mailto:jwkatz@ALASKADC.org] Sent: Thursday, February 15, 2007 11:41 AM To: 'Joe Balash'; Kari Spencer; 'Meghan Stapleton'; 'Michael Tibbies'; 'Sarah Palin' Cc: 'Janice Mason'; 'Martha Fischbach'; tom_lopez@gov.state.ak.us Subject: Re: Governor's DC Schedule is attached
Chip Abernathy and Allison Nyholm have signed up for NGA and will be available to support the Governor and Chief of Staff on Saturday and Sunday. Chip and I would like to attend the three meetings with the Alaska Congressional delegation. The same for the meeting with Secretary Kempthorne. I think it would be useful for Chip and me to attend the meeting with Secretary Bodman, which will include the gasline and other energy issues. I am less certain about Kelliher. It may be useful for us to attend since FERC h a s reached out to this office during the Palin administration. The Mid-American and Exxon meetings are probably best left with Mike Tibbies. We can attend if the Governor wants us to, but we haven't been involved in recent pipeline discussions with the companies. In my experience, Alaska Governors have rarely paid attention to NGA press conferences, which usually deal with cosmic issues. Instead, they have preferred to deal with the media separately in a formal press briefing for Alaska oriented media and in "bump-ins" at various locations.
Please note that my email address has changed. My new email address is i w k a t z r S i a l a s k a d c . o r g . Thank you .
> On 2 / 1 5 / 2 0 0 7 at 2:41:44 pm, in message <005101c75139$533cfcc0 $0542fea9@GOVEXEC JO 148134>, Kari Spencer <kari_spencer@gov.state, ak. u s> wrote:
i have attached the Governor's DC Schedule. Meg and John, please note there is a beginning and ending press conference for Governors. I do not know if you want the Governor to go to that. 1 am waiting to hear from Exxon about a meeting place on Feb 26 at 2:30pm. but they are trying to get a room at the JW Marriott. John, please tell me any meetings you would like me to put your name on as staffing with Mike Tibbies and the Governor, and I'll add your name. I told all folks as I made meetings that it would be John Katz and/or Mike Tibbies staffing, so just let me know. Please let me know if anyonB sees anything that should be changed (even typos!) so I can fix it Thanks Kari.
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From: Sent: To: Subject: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored) [ / 0 = S 0 A / 0 U = F I R S T ADMINISTRATIVE GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=GOVSP] Thursday, February 15, 2007 8:00 PM Stapleton; Meghan N (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Rehfeld; Karen J (GOV); Rehfeld; Karen J (GOV) any way to explain to public the REASONS we have to make up $ from Murkowski's Admin with this supplemental?
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ANNE SUTTON Associated Press Writer JUNEAU, Alaska - Planning for a natural gas pipeline, rebuilding the school after and soaring construction costs at the new Fairbanks virology lab are among the It Sarah Palln's $144 million request for supplemental spending this year, The request amounts to less than a 3 percent Increase in the $3.3 billion dollars i spending approved by the Legislature for the current fiscal year. The Republican governor has filed three bills asking for a total of $85 million in gi recoup rising and unanticipated costs by state agencies. About $33 million for oil and gas projects are included in one bill. The appropriate $8.5 million request from the Department of Law to cover cost overruns under pr Murkowski's administration for work on the natural gas pipeline contract. j The request would also cover ongoing contracts with outside counsel and experts Budget director Karen Rehfeld said the governor is asking that funding for oil and lapse on June 30, the end of the current fiscal year. "They have a life that extends beyond the fiscal year, So it's much more producti' to engage the kind of expertise through various contracts with consultants to mo' forward," Rehfeld said. Another supplemental spending bill would provide state agencies with an extra $.' funds, including $20 million for the Alaska Marine Highway System, about $13 mi Department of Corrections and almost $18 million for disaster relief. Almost $4 million dollars would cover a sharp increase in medical costs for an agi prison population and $4,5 million to pay for unanticipated overtime for correctioi Rehfeld said the department Is having trouble recruiting and retaining staff for th<
Another $3.5 million would cover increased costs of steel, transportation and othi products for the virology lab In Fairbanks, $10,7 million would cover a shortfall in [puaineaa Search) fund which pays for ferry operations and $2,3 million would pay for winter runs o j Fairweather, which is normally limited to the summer. p Summer Monthly o UAS Connections P Job Fair a Capital City Weekly P ClubHooligan.com P Food Challenge! p Submit "Around Town" ' Event P Books P Slideshows P Spotted P Select TV P Movie Listings P Juneau History P Poll Results Additional funding for disaster relief includes about $5 million for the Hooper Bay fire last August and more than $12 million for flooding and storm damage across The governor's request also includes a fast track supplemental bill, which is alrea the House, That bill would provide money for a lawsuit against the state's former actuarial fir April advisory election over benefits for the same-sex partners of state employee: Palin's request is about two-thirds higher than what was anticipated when the ga> preliminary budget request in December. Rehfeld said the extra spending will come out of the amount of surplus revenues i planned to put into savings. Rehfeld said Palin still intends to shave $150 million from the state operating bud to make sure the cuts are sustainable, "If we are going to make these reductions, we are going to be able to maintain ai services that everyone can expect going Into '08 and not put something on the ta turn around and result in a supplemental," Rehfeld said. "I think the Legislature v favorably on that." Senate Finance Co-chairman Bert Stedman, R-Sitka, said he had hoped to see a : supplemental this year. He said the committee will be reviewing the governor's bi
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make sure departments are giving an accurate estimate of their costs. "We want truth in budgeting. And we want to minimize the potential for large supplemental coming in," Stedman said. The governor's amended budget is due March 1. Copyright 2007 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
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From: Sent: To: Cc: John Katz [jwkatz@ALASKADC.org] Thursday, February 15, 2007 12:16 PM Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Spencer; Kari L (GOV); Meghan N Stapleton; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); 'Sarah Palin' Mason; Janice L (GOV); Martha M Fischbach; Lopez; Thomas M (GOV)
Subject: Re: Governor's DC Schedule is attached
P.S. Chip and I would also like to be included in the meeting with Drue Pearce.
Chip Abernathy and Allison Nyholm have signed up for NGA and will be available to support the Governor and Chief of Staff on Saturday and Sunday. Chip and I would like to attend the three meetings with the Alaska Congressional delegation. The same for the meeting with Secretary Kempthorne. I think it would be useful for Chip and me to attend the meeting with Secretary Bodman, which will include the gasline and other energy issues. I am less certain about Kelliher. It may be useful for us to attend since FERC h a s reached out to this office during the Palin administration. The Mid-American and Exxon meetings are probably best left with Mike Tibbies. We can attend if the Governor wants us to, b u t we haven't been involved in recent pipeline discussions with the companies. In my experience, Alaska Governors have rarely paid attention to NGA press conferences, which usually deal with cosmic issues. Instead, they have preferred to deal with the media separately in a formal press briefing for Alaska oriented media and in "bump-ins" at various locations. Please note that my email address h a s changed. My new email address is iwkatz@alaskadc.org. Thank you . > On 2 / 1 5 / 2 0 0 7 at 2:41:44 pm, in message <005101c75139$533cfcc0 $0542fea9@GOVEXECJ0148134>, Kari Spencer <kari_spencer@gov.state.ak.us> wrote:
I have attached the Governor's DC Schedule. Meg and John, please note there is a beginning and ending press conference for Governors. I do not know if you want the Governor to go to that. I am waiting to hear from Exxon about a meeting place on Feb. 26 at 2:30pm, but they are trying to get a room at the JW Marriott. John, please tell me any meetings you would like me to put your name on as staffing with Mike Tibbies and the Governor, and I'll add your name. I told all folks as I made meetings that it would be John Katz and/or Mike Tibbies staffing, so just let me know. Please let me know if anyone sees anything that should be changed (even typos!) so I can fix it. Thanks. Kari.
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From: Sent: To: Ivy Frye [lvy_Frye@gov.state.ak.us] Thursday, February 15, 2007 3:20 PM Sharon Leighow; Meghan Stapleton; 'Michael Tibbies'; govpalin@gov.state.ak.us
Subject: Health Council Hey guys, Where can I find the stats on the new council? How many members, length of terms, prohibitions, etc. We're getting calls down here. Thanks,
Ivy Frye
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Kari Spencer [kari_spencer@gov.state.ak.us] Thursday, February 15, 2007 10:42 AM Katz; John W (GOV); Joe Balash; Michael Tibbies; Meghan Stapleton; Sarah Palin 'Janice Mason'; Martha Fischbach; tom_Jopez@gov.state.ak.us
Subject: Governor's DC Schedule is attached I have attached the Governor's DC Schedule. Meg and John, please note there is a beginning and ending press conference for Governors. I do not know if you want the Governor to go to that. I am waiting to hear from Exxon about a meeting place on Feb. 26 at 2:30pm, but they are trying to get a room at the JW Marriott. John, please tell me any meetings you would like me to put your name on as staffing with Mike Tibbies and the Governor, and I'll add your name. I told all folks as I made meetings that it would be John Katz and/or Mike Tibbies staffing, so just let me know. Please let me know if anyone sees anything that should be changed (even typos!) so I can fix it. Thanks. Kari.
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From: Sent: To: Kari Spencer [kari_spencer@gov.state.ak.us] Friday, February 16, 2007 5:09 PM 'Sarah Palin'
Subject: McKie Campbell-cell 321-3171 McKie Campbell, cell 321-3171 would like to talk to you. Kari
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From: Sent: To: Kari Spencer [kari_spencer@gov.state.ak.us] Friday, February 16, 2007 5:09 PM 'Sarah Palin'
Subject: McKie Campbell-cell 321-3171 McKie Campbell, ceil 321-3171 would like to talk to you. Kari
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Kari Spencer [kari_spencer@gov.state.ak.us] Friday, February 16, 2007 10:55 AM Sharon Leighow; 'Meghan Stapleton'; 'Michael A Tibbies'; 'Russ Kelly'; 'John Bitney'; Nizich; Michael A (GOV); 'Sarah Palin'; 'Chris Clark'; 'Lynne Smith" Sharon Busch
Subject: RE: Bill signing Okay! Will someone have briefing points for the Governor that I can give her Tuesday a.m.? (Monday is a holiday remember). Sharon, you worked with Sharon Busch to reserve the Conference room, right? Kari. Kari Spencer Governor's Scheduler 907-465-3986 phone; 907-465-3889 fax From: Sharon Leighow [mailto:sharon_leighow@gov.state.ak.us] Sent: Friday, February 16, 2007 10:48 AM To: 'Meghan Stapleton'; 'Michael A Tibbies'; 'Russ Kelly'; 'John Bitney'; kari_spencer@gov.state.ak.us; Nizich, Michael A (GOV); 'Sarah Palin'; 'Chris Clark'; 'Lynne Smith' Subject: Bill signing Hey Folks: We are hoping to have Governor Palin sign HB 69 and SB 46 Tuesday at 12:30 in the 3 rd floor conference room. Please let me know if there are any major conflicts! Thanks, Sharon
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Kari Spencer [kari_spencer@gov.state.ak.us] Friday, February 16, 2007 10:55 AM Sharon Leighow; 'Meghan Stapleton'; 'Michael A Tibbies'; 'Russ Kelly'; 'John Bitney'; Nizich; Michael A (GOV); 'Sarah Palin'; 'Chris Clark'; 'Lynne Smith' Sharon Busch
Subject: RE: Bill signing Okay! Will someone have briefing points for the Governor that I can give her Tuesday a.m.? (Monday is a holiday remember). Sharon, you worked with Sharon Busch to reserve the Conference room, right? Kari. Kari Spencer Governor's Scheduler 907-465-3986 phone; 907-465-3889 fax From: Sharon Leighow [mailto:sharon_leighow@gov.state.ak.us] Sent: Friday, February 16, 2007 10:48 AM To: 'Meghan Stapleton'; 'Michael A Tibbies'; 'Russ Kelly'; 'John Bitney'; kari_spencer@gov.state.ak.us; Nizich, Michael A (GOV); 'Sarah Palin'; 'Chris Clark'; lynne Smith' Subject: Bill signing Hey Folks: We are hoping to have Governor Palin sign HB 69 and SB 46 Tuesday at 12:30 in the 3rd floor conference room. Please let me know if there are any major conflicts! Thanks, Sharon
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From: Sent: To: Ivy Frye [lvy_Frye@gov.state.ak.us] Saturday, February 17, 2007 12:57 PM Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Governor Sarah Palin
Subject: Jan 31 expiration: 2 boards Governor Palin and Mike, Attached is a memo regarding two boards with 1/31/07 expiration dates. Neither board requires legislative confirmation and both serve at the pleasure of the governor. Hard copies will be provided, as well as additional background information I have on the board members that we should discuss in person. The two boards are: Libraries Advisory Council Local Boundary Commission I will be following up with a memo with 5 more boards with 3/1/07 expiration dates that do not require legislative confirmation.
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From: Sent: To: Mike Tibbies ImikeJibbles@gov.state.akus] Saturday, February 17, 2007 2:07 PM Sarah Palin
Subject: FW. Pandemic Flu Exercise/Addition Information Governor, I need to get back to the Department of Defense fairly quicker. They would like to know if Alaska would be interested in holding a pandemic flu exercise in August involving state and federal officials. John Katz and Mike Nizich recommend the event. It would require about a half a day of your time. Additional information is listed below. Thank you.
From: John Katz [mailto:jwkatz@ALASKADC.org] Sent: Wednesday, January 31, 2007 5:16 AM To: Michael Tibbies; Mike Nizich; Karleen Jackson; Craig Campbell Cc: Allison Nyholm; Chip Abemattiy; Kari Spencer Subject: Pandemic Flu Exercise/Addition Information
After a discussion yesterday with Mike Nizich, I contacted Col. Chris Goggins of the Air Force to obtain additional information about the offer by the Department of Defense to hold a pandemic flu exercise in Alaska involving State and federal officials. DoD would like to hold the exercise in Anchorage, probably at Elmendorf, in August. DoD would work with the State to determine the location, b u t it needs to be in a secure area. The Governor would select State officials and other invitees, b u t DoD will suggest the inclusion of certain Federal officials. The exercise would be held on a single day and would involve four or five hours of the Governor's time and that of other State officials. The participants would be divided into one or two "cells" or working groups headed by a facilitator. The groups would then be exposed to three "cycles" relating to pandemic flu. These would involve scenarios beginning with the detection of the flu virus in a relatively isolated part of the world followed by the spread to Alaska and then to most of the world. Participants would be exposed to mock news broadcasts and summaries of the relevant information. This would be followed by discussion and decision making led by the facilitator. There would be no cross discussion between working groups. At the end of the session, there would be a "hot wash" summaiy and critique of each cell's responses. This might well be followed by a more in-depth critique prepared at a later time and provided to the Governor. The exercise would be modeled after an earlier one conducted in Hawaii. I am advised that both Federal and Hawaiian officials felt that this exercise was very helpful in promoting cooperation and in identifying strengths and weaknesses in the decision making process. I recommend that we respond affirmatively to the DoD offer. I can see no down sides to doing so, and the exercise should help strengthen the State's approach to natural and man-made disasters. Please let me know what you think or whether you need additional information.
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From: Sent: To: Subject: Mike Tibbies [mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us] Saturday, February 17, 2007 1:26 PM Sarah Palin FW: Inquiry from Rebecca Braun
FYI - We provided information to Gregg Erickson that shows Gov. Murkowski spent nearly $11,000 last year on his Anchorage apartment.
Mike
Original Message From: Linda Perez [mailto:linda_perez@gov.state.ak.us] Sent: Tuesday, February 13, 2007 9:35 AM To: Debra Bump Cc: Sara J Peacock; Michael A Nizich Subject: Re: Inquiry from Rebecca Braun
Hi Debbie,
The 2006 cost for the apartment for Governor Murkowski was $10,901.61. No, Governor Palin does not have a state provided apartment in Anchorage.
Linda
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From: Sent: To: Sarah Palin [gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Monday, February 19, 2007 10:02 AM 'Meghan Stapleton'; 'mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us'; 'john_bitney@gov.state.ak.us'; Balash; Joseph R (GOV)
Subject: Re: Fw: NYTImes: With New Pipeline Plan, Alaskans Governor Enters Precarious Territory
You're right. Tibbies - can you get that ASAP, and/or talk to Katz ASAP on this! If you can't, please delgate it to someone else as soon as you possibly can. Meg can get a statement out that includes anything positive FERC can offer as soon as she receives it. We should have done this right when the report came out and naysayers began capitalizing on the statement that's been repeated now so often. Can you have Katz also put in writing what the three FERC persons reported to him about the true meaning of the report's comments re: Alaska's slippage. please. ASAP, thanks. Meghan Stapleton <akpresssec@yahoo.com> wrote
We need a letter from FERC - truly ASAP. It's killing us and it's not even how they feel. Forwarded Message From: Scott Heyworth <heyworth@gci.net> To: Bill Ward <LowrFalls@aol.com> Sent: Sunday, February 18, 2007 10:02:17 PM Subject: NYTImes: With New Pipeline Plan, Alaska's Governor Enters Precarious Territory
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Charles Mason for The New York Times Gov. Sarah Palin of Alaska greeting her husband, Todd, a champion snowmobiler, after a race in Fairbanks.
By WILLIAM YARDLEY Published: February 19, 2007 JUNEAU, Alaska, The new administration of Gov. Sarah Palin has been full of firsts. Ms. Palin, a Republican, is Alaska's first female governor and, at 42, its youngest. She held her inauguration in frosty Fairbanks, a first that suited her conservative supporters but slighted the traditional host, this rainy, remote and less Republican state capital. She also appears to be the only governor in history whose spouse is a champion snowmobile racer and a former Arctic oil worker, and is widely referred to as First Dude. Now, two months after taking office, Ms. Palin wants to become the first Alaska governor to deliver what many others have sought without success: construction of a $30 billion pipeline to transport natural gas from the state's North Slope to markets in the lower 48 states. It is an enormous project that could strengthen Alaska's energy-based economy for decades to come, while also, according to some estimates, supplying 7 percent of the nation's natural gas annually. But pulling off this first is shaping up to be more complicated. Elected by a wide margin after promising to bring "new energy" and "transparency" to the pipeline project, Ms. Palin took office in December and immediately backed away from the negotiations that her predecessor, Frank H. Murkowski, had been pursuing with the three major energy companies that control much of the land where gas would be developed. Ms. Palin has long criticized those negotiations as back-room dealings whose extensive incentives and tax breaks would have benefited the energy companies, BP, Exxon Mobil and ConocoPhillips, far more than they would have Alaska. "Don't get me started," she said in an interview in her Capitol office on Thursday. So next month, Ms. Palin intends to introduce the Alaska Gasline Inducement Act, a bill that would open the bidding to new players, as well as the old ones. She says her plan would ensure new jobs and access to gas for state residents. She also says that whoever gets to control the pipeline must allow for its potential expansion so that other gas developers can use
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it at reasonable prices, thus encouraging more development. The new plan, however, would delay a formal agreement until next year at the earliest, and it would be another decade, until 2018, before the pipeline was in operation. Ms. Palin won votes last fall for vowing to take just such steps, but in taking them, she has stirred concern beyond Alaska at a time when the Bush administration says it wants to develop new sources of energy. In a report to Congress last month, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission said "the schedule for an Alaska gas pipeline has slipped considerably." The state's senior senator, Ted Stevens, a Republican famous for bringing big projects home, has openly expressed worry. And on Tuesday, Rex W. Tillerson, the chairman and chief executive of Exxon Mobil, one of the companies that hopes to build the pipeline, said: "I don't really know where we are. I don't think it looks like Alaska knows where it wants to go, either." Ms. Palin dismissed that talk. But next week, when she attends a National Governors Association meeting in Washington, she plans to visit Alaska's Congressional delegation and meet with officials at Exxon Mobil and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, among others. Besides putting minds at ease, she said, she wants to broaden the appeal of the project with the goal of gaining leverage in negotiations. "This project is so much bigger than Alaska and Alaska's interests," Ms. Palin said. "This is for the nation. This is to supply domestically safe sources of fuel. We're going to be able to do that. We should be leading in a national energy plan." The report by the energy commission suggested just such thinking, although it had a more urgent tone than in earlier assessments and sprinkled in some skepticism. "The main obstacle to progress on an Alaskan gas pipeline is the failure to resolve state issues necessary before a project sponsor will commit to go forward," the report said. "The fresh competitive approach announced by the new governor must be successful if Alaska gas is to be part of the nation's energy supply solution in the coming years." Steve Rinehart, a spokesman for BP Exploration Alaska, which controls the most land in the area expected to be developed first, said that with natural gas prices projected to stay relatively high and oil production on the North Slope declining, "the time has come to bring that gas to market." "It makes sense economically," Mr. Rinehart said. "It makes sense for the life of this oil field." But in the past, aides to Ms. Palin said, the big energy companies refused to commit to expanding the pipeline or to allow outside companies to use it for reasonable fees. Mr. Rinehart disagreed. "We were ready to address those issues," he said, "but the process stopped." Critical to pushing a plan through is the state's 60-member, Republican-controlled Legislature. Mr. Murkowski, a former United States senator, clashed with state lawmakers over his pipeline plan through his final days in office. Ms. Palin, by contrast, has echoed their concerns about giving away too much in tax breaks to the energy companies. "What the governor has is a lot of credibility with the public," said State Representative John Harris, the speaker of the House. "She's been a breath of fresh air, in my opinion." Lyda Green, president of the Senate, said Ms. Palin came to office without the intimate knowledge of the energy and financial industries that Mr. Murkowski had. But "she's a very quick study," Ms. Green said. "She has good people around her." Ms. Palin has brought back some top staff members who left in protest over how Mr. Murkowski had been conducting the pipeline negotiations. Now she wants them to help her complete the deal that Mr. Murkowski never could. "We are crafting this whole process with our arms open, even for Exxon," Ms. Palin said. "Come on in and let us know what you have in terms of a proposal to commercialize Alaska's
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From: Sent: To: Sarah Palin [govpalin@yahoo.com] Monday, February 19, 2007 9:27 AM Sean Parnell
Subject: Re: Good first rollout
Thanks Sean. I'll be in Juneau Tues so am glad you'll be at PacCom. When will your op ed be complete so we can get that in the mix? We're busy drafting the next rounds of public education pieces, but I'm anxious to get your piece in there asap. thanks! Sean Parnell < Privileged or Personal wrote:
Just wanted to let you know the timing was good as was the content (from the public's perspective) on the phased rollout of AGIA. The article in the Money section today was informative and seemed to contain key talking points. I have to address the PAC-COM trade conference on Tuesday and will incorporate the points from today's article. (I'll also speak to some of what Jenkins said yesterdaythat was a disappointing column). Of course, if your plans changed and you're in Anchorage on Tuesday you're welcome to the podium to speak to these mostly contractor, construction types instead of me. Have a great day! Sean
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Meghan N Stapleton [meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us] Monday, February 19, 2007 7:36 PM Sarah Palin mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us Re: Fwd: RE: Fw: NYTImes: With New Pipeline Plan,Alaskans Governor Enters Precarious Territory
Mike, Brian Lee called me immediately to say that we should not misinterpret the report, that Chairman Kelliher was entirely supportive of the Governor and the process. By the statemente, FERC was merely acknowledging the closing window.
Original Message From: Sarah Palin <gov.sarah@yahoo.com> Date: Monday, February 19, 2007 2:01 pm Subject: Fwd: RE: Fw: NYTImes: With New Pipeline Plan,Alaskans
Governor Enters Precarious Territory To: meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us, mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us
> Tib - pis touch base with Tom on this so we can solicit something > in writing re: FERC support, thanks!
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Dear Sender, Due to the increased volume, we can longer accept email at this account. All future emails should be sent using my web mail form at http://www.gov.state.ak.us/govmail.php (my new office email). Thank you for your understandingGovernor Sarah Palin
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Sarah Palin [gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Monday, February 19, 2007 11:31 PM Christopher Clark; 'Michael A Tibbies' John Katz; 'John Bitney'
Subject: Re: Pete Rouse: someone in D.C. worth meeting
I'm game to meet him Christopher Clark

MikeWhen you and the Governor are in Washington, D.C., Jerry Reinwand recommends that you hook up with a guy named Pete Rouse. Rouse was once chief-of-staff for then-Lieutenant Governor Terry Miller. He's now chief-of-staff for a guy named Barack Obama. A few weeks ago, Jerry wrote: Pete Rouse (formerly Terry Miller's Chief of Staff when I was on Jay's staff) is watching the Governor from D.C. Pete has an interest in Alaska, so it is natural that he would be following the Governor's progress. In September, Pete said that he thought Sarah Palin would win the Governor's race (don't know if he saw Democratic polling data or what). Pete has served as Senator Daschle's Chief of Staff, and is now Senator Obama's Chief of Staff. Senator Ted Stevens loves Pete as the Senator and I had a long discussion one night about Pete at a fundraising dinner. Might be worth the Governor's time to visit with Pete when she is next in D.C. Pete wants to help Alaska however he can and he has tremendous influence in the Senate Democrat Majority. In fact, Pete was thinking seriously of retiring after Daschle was defeated but the Senate Democrats recruited Pete to help Senator Obama learn the ropes in D.C. and the Senate. I can scrounge up a phone number, if you like. Chris
<christopher_clark@gov.state.ak.us> wrote:
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From: Sent: To: Subject: Bruce Anders [bruce_anders@dnr.state.ak.us] Monday, February 19, 2007 2:27 PM Sarah Palin; Meghan Stapleton; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Bitney; John W (LAA); Balash; Joseph R (GOV) Re: Fw: NYTImes: With New Pipeline Plan,Alaskans Governor Enters Precarious Territory
I'll be meeting with Katz tomorrow with Tom and Pat, and then with FERC. I don't want to leave the FERC room without the commitments we need to go public with an expression of support, or at least viability, of our approach. I'll call you later, Meg, t coordinate our messaging.
Bruce Sent from my BlackBerry wireless handheld
Original Message From: Sarah Palin <gov.sarah@yahoo.com> Date: Mon, 19 Feb 2007 11:02:22 To:Meghan Stapleton <akpresssec@yahoo.com>, mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us,john_bitney@gov.state.ak.us, Subject: Re: Fw: NYTImes: With New Pipeline Plan, joe_balash@gov.state.ak.us
AlaskaCs Governor Enters Precarious Territory You're right. Tibbies - can you get that ASAP, and/or talk to Katz ASAP on this! If you can't, please delgate it to someone else as soon as you possibly can. Meg can get a statement out that includes anything positive FERC can offer as soon as she receives it.
We should have done this right when the report came out and naysayers began capitalizing on the statement that's been repeated now so often.
Can you have Katz also put in writing what the three FERC persons reported to him about the true meaning of the report's comments re: Alaska's slippage.
please. ASAP, thanks.
Meghan Stapleton <akpresssec@yahoo.com> wrote:
We need a letter from FERC - truly ASAP. It's killing us and it's not even how they feel. 1
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Juneau Journal With New Pipeline Plan, Alaska's Governor Enters Precarious Territory
<http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2 007/02/18/us/19alaska.xlargel.jpg> Charles Mason for The New York Times Gov. Sarah Palin of Alaska greeting her husband, Todd, a champion snowmobiler, after a race in Fairbanks.
By <http://topics.nytimes.com/top/reference/timestopics/people/y/william_yardley/index.html? inline=nyt-per> WILLIAM YARDLEY Published: February 19, 2 007

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JUNEAU, <http://topics.nytiraes.com/top/news/national/usstatesterritoriesandpossessions/alaska/inde x.html?inline=nyt-geo> Alaska, The new administration of Gov. Sarah Palin has been full of firsts. Ms. Palin, <http://topics.nytimes.com/top/reference/timestopics/organizations/r/republican_party/inde x.html?inline=nyt-org> a Republican, is Alaska's first female governor and, at 42, its youngest. She held her inauguration in frosty Fairbanks, a first that suited her conservative supporters but slighted the traditional host, this rainy, remote and less Republican state capital. She also appears to be the only governor in history whose spouse is a champion snowmobile racer and a former Arctic oil worker, and is widely referred to as First Dude. Now, two months after taking office, Ms. Palin wants to become the first Alaska governor to deliver what many others have sought without success: construction of a $3 0 billion pipeline to transport natural gas from the state's North Slope to markets in the lower 48 states. It is an enormous project that could strengthen Alaska's energy-based economy for decades to come, while also, according to some estimates, supplying 7 percent of the nation's natural gas annually. But pulling off this first is shaping up to be more complicated. Elected by a wide margin after promising to bring "new energy" and "transparency" to the pipeline project, Ms. Palin took office in December and immediately backed away from the negotiations that her predecessor, <http://topics.nytimes.com/top/reference/timestopics/people/m/frank_h_murkowski/index.html ?inline=nyt-per> Frank H. Murkowski, had been pursuing with the three major energy companies that control much of the land where gas would be developed. Ms. Palin has long criticized those negotiations as back-room dealings whose extensive incentives and tax breaks would have benefited the energy companies, BP, Exxon Mobil and ConocoPhillips, far more than they would have Alaska. "Don't get me started," she said in an interview in her Capitol office on Thursday. So next month, Ms. Palin intends to introduce the Alaska Gasline Inducement Act, a bill that would open the bidding to new players, as well as the old ones. She says her plan would ensure new jobs and access to gas for state residents. She also says that whoever gets to control the pipeline must allow for its potential expansion so that other gas developers can use it at reasonable prices, thus encouraging more development. The new plan, however, would delay a formal agreement until next year at the earliest, and it would be another decade, until 2018, before the pipeline was in operation. Ms. Palin won votes last fall for vowing to take just such steps, but in taking them, she has stirred concern beyond Alaska at a time when the Bush administration says it wants to develop new sources of energy. In a report to Congress last month, the <http://topics.nytimes.com/top/reference/timestopics/organizations/f/federal_energy_regula tory_commission/index.html?inline=nyt-org> Federal Energy Regulatory Commission said "the schedule for an Alaska gas pipeline has slipped considerably." The state's senior senator, <http://topics.nytimes.com/top/reference/timestopics/people/s/ted_stevens/index.html? inline=nyt-per> Ted Stevens, a Republican famous for bringing big projects home, has openly expressed worry. And on Tuesday, Rex W. Tillerson, the chairman and chief executive of Exxon Mobil, one of the companies that hopes to build the pipeline, said: "I don't really know where we are. I don't think it looks like Alaska knows where it wants to go, either." Ms. Palin dismissed that talk. But next week, when she attends a <http://topics.nytimes.com/top/reference/timestopics/organizations/n/national_governors_as
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sociation/index.html?inline=nyt-org> National Governors Association meeting in Washington, she plans to visit Alaska's Congressional delegation and meet with officials at Exxon Mobil and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, among others. Besides putting minds at ease, she said, she wants to broaden the appeal of the project with the goal of gaining leverage in negotiations. "This project is so much bigger than Alaska and Alaska's interests," Ms. Palin said. "This is for the nation. This is to supply domestically safe sources of fuel. We're going to be able to do that. We should be leading in a national energy plan." The report by the energy commission suggested just such thinking, although it had a more urgent tone than in earlier assessments and sprinkled in some skepticism. "The main obstacle to progress on an Alaskan gas pipeline is the failure to resolve state issues necessary before a project sponsor will commit to go forward," the report said. "The fresh competitive approach announced by the new governor must be successful if Alaska gas is to be part of the nation's energy supply solution in the coming years." Steve Rinehart, a spokesman for BP Exploration Alaska, which controls the most land in the area expected to be developed first, said that with natural gas prices projected to stay relatively high and oil production on the North Slope declining, "the time has come to bring that gas to market." "It makes sense economically," Mr. Rinehart said. "It makes sense for the life of this oil field." But in the past, aides to Ms. Palin said, the big energy companies refused to commit to expanding the pipeline or to allow outside companies to use it for reasonable fees. Mr. Rinehart disagreed. "We were ready to address those issues," he said, "but the process stopped." Critical to pushing a plan through is the state's 60-member, Republican-controlled Legislature. Mr. Murkowski, a former United States senator, clashed with state lawmakers over his pipeline plan through his final days in office. Ms. Palin, by contrast, has echoed their concerns about giving away too much in tax breaks to the energy companies. "What the governor has is a lot of credibility with the public," said State Representative John Harris, the speaker of the House. "She's been a breath of fresh air, in my opinion." Lyda Green, president of the Senate, said Ms. Palin came to office without the intimate knowledge of the energy and financial industries that Mr. Murkowski had. But "she's a very quick study," Ms. Green said. "She has good people around her." Ms. Palin has brought back some top staff members who left in protest over how Mr. Murkowski had been conducting the pipeline negotiations. Now she wants them to help her complete the deal that Mr. Murkowski never could. "We are crafting this whole process with our arms open, even for Exxon," Ms. Palin said. "Come on in and let us know what you have in terms of a proposal to commercialize Alaska's natural gas."
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From: Sent: To: Cc: John Bitney [john_bitney@gov.state.ak.us] Monday, February 19, 2007 9:31 PM 'Sarah Palin'; 'Meghan N Stapleton'; Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); 'mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us'; Lloyd; Denby S (DFG) Balash; Joseph R (GOV)
Subject: RE: Interview/ Notes from interview with Bob Tkacz Governor I apologize for not catching you sooner regarding the Mixing Zone issue. Rep. Paul Seaton has a bill that would essentially establish the previous regulations for mixing zones into state law. Right now, the Dept. Environmental Conservation has new regulations pending before the federal EPA for final approval that would allow permitting for mixing zones in areas that do not impact salmon streams. Bob Tkacz is notorious for mischaracterizing people's positions and how they testify. Lynn Kent, DEC Director of Water Quality, has been doing a great job of keeping my office informed about our administration's position on Mixing Zones and Seaton's bill. To date, our position has been to request the opportunity for the new Commissioner to take office in order to establish a final position. In the meantime, Bob is upset because we are not supporting passage of Seaton's bill to "undo" the regulations that are pending review at EPA. Bob is also writing that I testified in opposition to Rep. Les Gara's bill that would transfer Habitat back to ADF&G. This is also a total falsehood. Bob got in my face last week regarding your campaign statements about Habitat... and even argued with me about my own recollection of watching you talk about the issue at two different candidate forums (ACV and UFA). I was there...and I clearly recall you stating that you wanted to see how things are working and get more information before taking a final position. I will ask both Tom Irwin (DNR) and Larry Hartig (DEC) to provide recommendations for a position regarding mixing zones. Denby...that includes you, too. Thanks!! John Bitney
From: Sarah Palin [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Sent: Sunday, February 18, 2007 8:29 PM To: Meghan N Stapleton; sharon_leighow@gov.state.ak.us; mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us; denbyJloyd@fishgame.state.ak.us; John Bitney Cc: joe_balash@gov.state.ak.us Subject: Interview/ Notes from interview with Bob Tkacz
It continued to be "fast busy" until I borrowed Todd's cell phone & finally got through on that phone. I just spent 20 minutes with Bob. Quite unpleasant. He's quite insistent that I'm breaking a campaign promise re: Habitat, though I repeated my explanation that it's very unfair to Alaskans for me to claim I'll keep Habitat in DNR, in perpetuity, when I've only had my DNR Commissioner on board for one week, (and I've only been in office a couple of months) hence we haven't had time to fully consider whether the move should have taken place in the first place - and whether (or when) it should be considered to be moved back. He said I blew the opportunity to change Murkowski's executive order on the move, so I "obviously am in line with Murkowksi on this", and obviously am breaking a promise, and how could I not know if I'd veto Gara's bill on this, or not? He didn't let up.
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Then he jumped into Mixing Zones, saying it's so odd that I'm "consistent with Murkowski on that one, too". I did not know what he was talking about. I told him I do NOT support lessening the protections on our salmon spawning grounds - and that former DEC Commish. Ernesta Ballard's move with mixing zones was not something I could support and I've still not heard good reasons why she pushed for the mixing zones - Bob totally tripped me up by claiming my administration just testified in support of mixing zones, by testifying against Paul Seaton's bill that would have ensured more habitat protections. He said my staffer, Lynn (?), just testified on the bill this week, I believe. I repeated that I do NOT support lessening the restrictions that would result in dangers to the fish grounds - he didn't let up on that and made sure I knew he was recording me. So, Bitney, (he says you know of the administration's testimony), I do need to know what went on with any testimony this past week. I have not been informed of what is before the legislature on mixing zones. And before I talk to Bob in the future, I need to know what admin, has done on fish issues in the recent
thank you Meghan NStapleton <meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us> wrote:
Here are two numbers for Bob. A fast busy signal doesn't sound good. Hopefully it's not one of the numbers listed below. Thank you. Bob Tkacz Correspondent, Fishermen's News Magazine Writer & Publisher, Laws for the SEA Office PH: 907-463-5455 Mobile: 01-907-723-4314 Email: junobob@att.net 416 Harris St., Suite 203 Juneau, AK 99801 Original Message From: Sarah Palin Date: Sunday, February 18, 2007 6:16 pm Subject: Re: Fwd: Interview/ Notes from interview with Tkacz Meg..Please forward from your computer To: Meghan N Stapleton > meg - all i get is a fast busy trying to call Bob's #, but will > keep trying. > just fyi
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Governor, Bob Tkacz is expecting a quick phone interview with you this weekend. I did not commit to a time; I told him it was up to you whether it was Saturday or Sunday. He interviewed Commissioner Lloyd yesterday afternoon and Fish and Game has provided the
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> notes. Bob can be reached at 463-5455. He is not expecting more > than 10 minutes and PLEASE DO NOT CALL FROM YOUR PERSONAL CELL > PHONE! He will never leave you alone!
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> Have a great weekend. > Sharon

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From: Sent: To: Sarah Palin [gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Monday, February 19, 2007 9:43 AM ivyfry@yahoo.com; Frye; Ivy J (GOV)
Subject: Fwd: chuck and sal
and remember Rep. Stoltze is very gracious and friendly... maybe he could be one to introduce them? he's the nice guy.
Note: forwarded message attached.
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From: Sent: To: Ivy Frye [lvy_Frye@gov.state.ak.us] Monday, February 19, 2007 2:23 PM Sarah Palin; govpalin@gov.state.ak.us
Subject: March 1 Appointments Governor Palin, I'm attaching the last 4 boards with March 1 term expiration dates. These boards do not require legislative confirmation. I'm sending this today incase you want to print a hard copy for the plane or so you can read via your Pocket PC. I know you have other reading and sleep to catch up on, but just in case you feel up to reading my preliminary recommendations they are here for your consideration. I was purposely vague on some of the candidates because I think a conversation would be more appropriate. I have background information on all applicants and current board members. This email is to give you a sense of the boards and the members. Thank you for all of your time with boards and commission! You've made my job enjoyable with your accessibility and all of your input. I've supplied Mike with a hard copy and will go over these boards with him today.
Ivy Frye
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From: Sent: To: Ivy Frye [lvy_Frye@gov.state.ak.us] Monday, February 19, 2007 2:23 PM Sarah Palin; govpalin@gov.state.ak.us
Subject: March 1 Appointments Governor Palin, I'm attaching the last 4 boards with March 1 term expiration dates. These boards do not require legislative confirmation. I'm sending this today incase you want to print a hard copy for the plane or so you can read via your Pocket PC. I know you have other reading and sleep to catch up on, but just in case you feel up to reading my preliminary recommendations they are here for your consideration. I was purposely vague on some of the candidates because I think a conversation would be more appropriate. I have background information on all applicants and current board members. This email is to give you a sense of the boards and the members. Thank you for all of your time with boards and commission! You've made my job enjoyable with your accessibility and all of your input. I've supplied Mike with a hard copy and will go over these boards with him today.
Ivy Frye
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From: Sent: To: Ivy Frye [lvy_Frye@gov.state.ak.us] Monday, February 19, 2007 11:12 AM Sarah Palin
Subject: RE: chuck and sal I talked to Paulette for ideas. She has offered private tours of DIPAK (the fish hatchery) and the State Museum. That should be fun for them.
From: Sarah Palin [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, February 19, 2007 9:43 AM To: ivyfry@yahoo.com; ivy_frye@gov.state.ak.us Subject: Fwd: chuck and sal
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From: Sent: To: Ivy Frye [lvy_Frye@gov.state.ak.us] Monday, February 19, 2007 10:48 AM Sarah Palin
Subject: RE: chuck and sal Of course! I'm on it right night. See you soon, Ivy
From: Sarah Palin [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, February 19, 2007 9:43 AM To: ivyfry@yahoo.com; ivy_frye@gov.state.ak.us Subject: Fwd: chuck and sal
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Sarah Palin [gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Tuesday, February 20, 2007 7:21 PM 'Meghan N Stapleton'; Perry; Kristina Y (GOV) Spencer; Kari L (GOV); 'bruce_anders@dnr.state.ak.us'; Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Galvin; Patrick S (DOR); Irwin; Tom E (DNR); 'mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us'; Balash; Joseph R (GOV); 'john_bitney@gov.state.ak.us'; Nizich; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Re: Eddie Burke
i agree, and i need help in finding extra minutes in the day to get the word out on AGIA. we really, really need to tap into others to pick up some of this, i can't monitor the talk shows and keep up with what's being said out there in SouthCentral, so will need a lot of help in that area. thanks, please let me know what everyone's solution is to this as I wade through a few other issues regarding time constraints that I'm under with the budget, personnel issues, etc. i will continue to try to carve out time in the day to more fully scan news clippings and try to catch some of the talk shows via internet, but so far I haven't found even an extra minute to be able to tune in to the shows unless I'm there in SouthCentral while driving in my car. i called in to Carrigan's show, the Michael Dukes show, and dropped by Fagan's show yesterday, but can not keep that up when I'm down here in Juneau. we need to be aggressive on the public education aspect of gasline progress, we're getting killed on the radio and in some print, and i need folks to really help ramp up accurate counter comments to the misinformation that's being spread out there. please help here and let me know who's doing what so i can rest assured this is being addressed.
Meghan
NStapleton
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wrote:
As Kris said, she and I spoke about this. I think we do need to start testing the waters and dipping our toes here and there to gauge response and reward those who are encouraged about learning the truth and disseminating it. I believe that we should give Eddie a shot - no more information than revealed yesterday, but I do believe it's worth it. Eddie and Ivan Moore work together on the show with Republican / Democrat give and take. Ivan would be biased, but I believe fairly so and it's entirely expected in a format like this.
Original Message From: Kris Perry Date: Tuesday, February 20, 2007 2:53 pm Subject: Eddie Burke To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com Cc: 'Kari Spencer', 'Meghan Stapleton'
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I just got off the phone w/Eddie Burke. If possible, he'd love for you to call in to his show this afternoon on KBYR around the 5 o'clock hour. He realizes that you're extremely busy and I told him that there are no guarantees as you have meetings at that time.
> FYI, he's been very supportive, taking the opposite approach of > Fagan on the > gasline and also taking the Voice of the Times to task.
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> The call-in # 274-5297. Subject would be gasline.

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> I ran it by Meg.

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From: Sent: To: Governor Sarah Palin [governor@gov.state.ak.us] Tuesday, February 20, 2007 3:38 PM Frye; Ivy J (GOV)
Subject: FW: RE:
From: Cmenard [mailto:cmenard@mtaonline,net] Sent: Tuesday, February 20, 2007 3:16 PM To: Governor Sarah Palin Subject: Re: RE: I only wish I was going to Juneau with Sally today. We want to have a HOT game of Scrabble in the Gov. Mansion.thank you Ivy for the email. Mayor Menard and I will head to Wash DC o n March 11th. Are you heading this way for the Anch ball? Should be fantastic. After this one, I'll be balled out. Linda Menard Original Message pr o m : Governor Sarah Palin To: 'Cmenard' Sent: Friday, February 02, 2007 12:40 PM Subject: RE: Thank you for writing to Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. The concerns, opinions, and/or information you have sent are important and valuable to the Governor. Although she is unable to respond to each and every email herself, your message has been received and is being reviewed by the appropriate staff person in this office who can best address your need, suggestion, or comment.
From: Cmenard [mailto:cmenard@mtaonline.net] Sent: Thursday, February 01, 2007 11:31 PM To: governor@gov.state.ak.us Subject: Since my father, Robert Gouin was selected to be Commissioner for the DNR of the state of Michigan back in the late 60's, I feel compelled to suggest a good, professional, and moral man for the ADFG position, namely, Corey Rossi. This is an area of government that will have all Alaskans watching for success or failure. Please give Corey Rossi your consideration. Thank-You! Linda Menard and Curt Menard
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Kate, John W (GOV) [/0=S0A/0U=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=JWKATZ] Tuesday, February 20, 2007 11:36 AM Governor Sarah Palin; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV) Nyholm; Allison J (GOV); Chip Abernathy; Kim; Anna C (GOV); Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Bitney; John W (LAA); Spencer; Kari L (GOV); Smith; Lynne M (GOV); Meghan N Stapleton; Nizich; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: DC Trip - Talking Points & Meetings
In preparation for your trip to DC, I have written the attached talking points covering issues that may arise in your various meetings. The talking points have been reviewed by agency personnel and others. Separately, I will forward additional material prepared by members of the Cabinet or their staffs in response to my request for assistance. The preeminent issue for your non NGA meetings will likely be the gas pipeline, and Joe Balash is working on talking points. Below are suggested issues for those meetings which will not focus solely on the gas pipeline. Secretary Kempthorne Natural Gas Pipeline Alaska's Energy Message, including ANWR, NPR-A, and North Aleutian Basin Polar Bears/ESA Subsistence Management King Cove-Cold Bay Road 2009 Legislation/State Land Entitlement Alaska Congressional Delegation Natural Gas Pipeline Energy Education Campaign, including ANWR and other issues Listings under the Endangered Species Act - polar bears, beluga whales, etc. Climate Change/Coastal Erosion/Research No Child Left Behind (Senator Murkowski) Medicaid Reform (Senator Murkowski) Federal Appropriations (Senator Stevens) Aquaculture Legislation (Senator Stevens and Congressman Young) Please let me know if I can assist further. Please note that my email address has changed. My new email address is iwkatz@alaskadc .org. Thank you .
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From: Sent: To: John Katz Owkatz@ALASKADC.org] Tuesday, February 20, 2007 8:47 AM Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Bitney; John W (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Meghan Stapleton; Sarah Palin
Subject: NYTImes/Gas Pipeline
Tom Irwin, Pat Galvin, Bruce Anders, Joe Balash (on the phone), and the DC office met today to discuss FERC strategy. Based on the discussion, we concluded that FERC staff should be re-acquainted with our concerns and asked to do something about it. This would lay the foundation for the Governor's meeting with the FERC Chairman next week. He probably won't agree to amend the FERC report. However, he will have numerous opportunities on Capitol Hill and elsewhere to correct the record and should be asked to do so. This same strategy would be applied to the Department of Energy, where Secretary Bodman h a s also made a negative statement. Hopefully, there will be a staff level meeting as well at the Vice President's office. Regarding my discussion with FERC staff, they minimized the negative connotation in the key sentences of the last paragraph of their report and pointed to the final sentence about the State's forging ahead. My response consisted of three parts: the previous contract was not viable for several reasons; we u n d e r s t a n d the national interest in commercializing North Slope gas; and the Governor h a s a plan which will soon be announced. We agreed that the media had contributed to the negative interpretation. This discussion ended amicably, and we agreed to keep talking to each other as the pipeline issues evolve. As a separate matter, Meg, Bruce Anders, and I should talk further - Bruce and I spoke today - about how to project Alaska's message to the DC and national media. Please note that my email address h a s changed. My new email address is iwkatz@alaskadc.org. Thank you . > On 2 / 1 9 / 2 0 0 7 at 2:02 pm, Sarah Palin <gov.sarah@yahoo.com> wrote: You're right. Tibbies - can you get that ASAP, a n d / o r talk to Katz ASAP on this! If you can't, please delgate it to someone else as soon as you possibly can. Meg can get a statement out that includes anything positive FERC can offer as soon as she receives it. We should have done this right when the report came out and naysayers
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began capitalizing on the statement that's been repeated now so often. Can you have Katz also p u t in writing what the three FERC persons reported to him about the true meaning of the report's comments re: Alaska's slippage. please. ASAP, thanks. Meghan Stapleton <akpresssec@yahoo.com> wrote: We need a letter from FERC - truly ASAP. It's killing us and it's not even how they feel. Forwarded Message From: Scott Heyworth <heyworth@gci.net> To: Bill Ward <LowrFalls@aol.com> Sent: Sunday, February 18, 2007 10:02:17 PM Subject: NYTImes: With New Pipeline Plan, Alaska's Governor Enters Precarious Territory BODY { MARGIN-TOP:25px;FONT-SIZE: 10pt;MARGINLEFT:25px;COLOR: #000000;FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica;} P.msoNormal { MARGIN-TOP:Opx;FONT-SIZE:10pt;MARGIN-LEFT:Opx;COLOR:#ffffcc;FONTFAMILY:Helvetica, "Times New Roman";} LI.msoNormal { MARGINTOP:Opx;FONT-SIZE: 1 Opt;MARGIN-LEFT:Opx;COLOR: #ffffcc;FO NTFAMILY: Helvetica, "Times New Roman";} In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107, this material is distributed without profit to those who have expressed a prior interest in receiving the included information for research and educational purposes.
Juneau Journal With New Pipeline Plan, Alaska's Governor Enters Precarious Territory Charles Mason for The New York Times Gov. Sarah Palin of Alaska greeting her h u s b a n d , Todd, a champion snowmobiler, after a race in Fairbanks. [input] By WILLIAM YARDLEY Published: Februaiy 19, 2007 JUNEAU, Alaska, The new administration of Gov. Sarah Palin h a s been full of firsts. Ms. Palin, a Republican, is Alaska's first female governor and, at 42, its youngest. She held her inauguration in frosty Fairbanks, a first that suited her conservative supporters b u t slighted the traditional host, this rainy, remote and less Republican state capital. She also appears to be the only governor in history whose spouse is a champion snowmobile racer and a former Arctic oil worker,
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and is widely referred to as First Dude. Now, two m o n t h s after taking office, Ms. Palin wants to become the first Alaska governor to deliver what many others have sought without success: construction of a $30 billion pipeline to transport natural gas from the state's North Slope to markets in the lower 48 states. It is an enormous project that could strengthen Alaska's energy-based economy for decades to come, while also, according to some estimates, supplying 7 percent of the nation's natural gas annually. But pulling off this first is shaping up to be more complicated. Elected by a wide margin after promising to bring "new energy" a n d "transparency" to the pipeline project, Ms. Palin took office in December a n d immediately backed away from the negotiations that her predecessor, Frank H. Murkowski, had been pursuing with the three major energy companies t h a t control m u c h of the land where gas would be developed. Ms. Palin h a s long criticized those negotiations as back-room dealings whose extensive incentives and tax breaks would have benefited the energy companies, BP, Exxon Mobil and ConocoPhillips, far more than they would have Alaska. "Don't get me started," she said in an interview in her Capitol office on Thursday. So next month, Ms. Palin intends to introduce the Alaska Gasline Inducement Act, a bill that would open the bidding to new players, as well as the old ones. She says her plan would ensure new jobs a n d access to gas for state residents. She also says that whoever gets to control the pipeline m u s t allow for its potential expansion so that other gas developers can u s e it at reasonable prices, t h u s encouraging more development. The new plan, however, would delay a formal agreement until next year at the earliest, and it would be another decade, until 2018, before the pipeline was in operation. Ms. Palin won votes last fall for vowing to take j u s t such steps, b u t in taking them, she h a s stirred concern beyond Alaska at a time when the Bush administration says it wants to develop new sources of energy. In a report to Congress last month, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission said "the schedule for an Alaska gas pipeline h a s slipped considerably." The state's senior senator, Ted Stevens, a Republican famous for bringing big projects home, h a s openly expressed worry. And on Tuesday, Rex W. Tillerson, the c h a i r m a n and chief executive of Exxon Mobil, one of the companies that hopes to build the pipeline, said: "I don't really know where we are. I don't think it looks like Alaska knows where it wants to go, either." Ms. Palin dismissed that talk. But next week, when she attends a National Governors Association meeting in Washington, she plans to visit Alaska's Congressional delegation and meet with officials at Exxon Mobil a n d the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, among others. Besides putting minds at ease, she said, she wants to broaden the appeal of the project with the goal of gaining leverage in negotiations. "This project is so m u c h bigger t h a n Alaska a n d Alaska's interests," Ms. Palin said. "This is for the nation. This is to supply domestically safe sources of fuel. We're going to be able to do that. We should be leading in a national energy plan." The report by the energy commission suggested j u s t such thinking, although it had a more urgent tone t h a n in earlier a s s e s s m e n t s a n d sprinkled in some
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skepticism. "The main obstacle to progress on an Alaskan gas pipeline is the failure to resolve state issues necessary before a project sponsor will commit to go forward," the report said. "The fresh competitive approach announced by the new governor m u s t be successful if Alaska gas is to be part of the nation's energy supply solution in the coming years." Steve Rinehart, a spokesman for BP Exploration Alaska, which controls the most land in the area expected to be developed first, said that with natural gas prices projected to stay relatively high and oil production on the North Slope declining, "the time h a s come to bring that gas to market." "It makes sense economically," Mr. Rinehart said. "It makes sense for the life of this oil field." But in the past, aides to Ms. Palin said, the big energy companies refused to commit to expanding the pipeline or to allow outside companies to use it for reasonable fees. Mr. Rinehart disagreed. "We were ready to address those issues," he said, "but the process stopped." Critical to pushing a plan through is the state's 60-member, Republicancontrolled Legislature. Mr. Murkowski, a former United States senator, clashed with state lawmakers over his pipeline plan through his final days in office. Ms. Palin, by contrast, h a s echoed their concerns about giving away too much in tax breaks to the energy companies. "What the governor h a s is a lot of credibility with the public," said State Representative J o h n Harris, the speaker of the House. "She's been a breath of fresh air, in my opinion." Lyda Green, president of the Senate, said Ms. Palin came to office without the intimate knowledge of the energy and financial industries that Mr. Murkowski had. But "she's a very quick study," Ms. Green said. "She h a s good people around her." Ms. Palin h a s brought back some top staff members who left in protest over how Mr. Murkowski had been conducting the pipeline negotiations. Now she w a n t s them to help her complete the deal that Mr. Murkowski never could. "We are crafting this whole process with our a r m s open, even for Exxon," Ms. Palin said. "Come on in and let us know what you have in terms of a proposal to commercialize Alaska's natural gas."
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From: Sent: To: Subject: Ivy Frye [lvy_Frye@gov.state.ak.us] Tuesday, February 20, 2007 8:02 AM govpalin@gov.state.ak.us FW: Hello
This is in the Frontiersman today.
Original Message From: Jack Krill [mailto:jkrill@yahoo.com] Sent: Tuesday, February 20, 2007 12:04 AM To: 'Ivy Frye' Subject: RE: Hello
Hey Ivy - The Fire Service Area Board met tonight to go over all of the charges in public and they voted to reinstate me as soon as possible! have to see now what the Borough does. We'll
Original Message From: Jack Krill [mailto:jkrill@yahoo.com] Sent: Friday, February 16, 2007 1:31 PM To: 'Ivy Frye' Subject: RE: Hello
Hey Ivy, forgot to say Happy (belated) Valentines Day!
It was good to chat
last night, sounds like things are going very well for you in Juneau, it must be exciting to work for Sarah.
The other thing I was going to give you a heads up on was that I planned on sending in my resume with a cover letter to Commissioner Monegan for the State Fire Marshal (Director of Division of Fire Prevention) position that is currently vacant. With all of the controversy and stuff I am going
through right now, I can understand if they would want to stay away from considering me for a state position.
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Monday at 6pm is the public meeting with the Fire Service Area Board of Supervisors for them to see both sides and decide to either support or not support the Borough Manager's decision to terminate. I can explain more
later, but I still have faith that things will work out in the end.
Give me a call sometime, [Privileged.
Original Message From: Ivy Frye [mailto:ivy_frye@gov.state.ak.us] Sent: Wednesday, February 14, 2007 7:18 PM To: Jack Krill Subject: RE: Hello
Whenever you have time. Happy valentines day!
Original Message From: "Jack Krill" <jkrill@yahoo.com> To: "'Ivy Frye'" <ivy_fryeSgov.state.ak.us> Sent: 2/14/07 4:32 PM Subject: RE: Hello
What's a good time to call?
From: Ivy Frye [mailto:ivy_frye@gov.state.ak.us] Sent: Tuesday, February 13, 2007 11:47 AM
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'Jack Krill'
Subject: RE: Hello
Jack,
Great to hear from you!
Thanks for the email.
How are things with you?
hope everything is coming together up there.
I'm not impressed with some of
the people up that way, but I guess I shouldn't talk about it in email. Give me a call some time if you have the chance. Privileged C.
From: Jack Krill [mailto:jkrill@yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, February 12, 2007 10:09 AM To: ivy_frye@gov.state.ak.us Subject: Hello
Hi Ivy!
Congratulations on your new job, hope everything is going well! 3
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From: Sent: To: Ivy Frye [lvy_Frye@gov.state.ak.us] Tuesday, February 20, 2007 12:24 PM govpa!in@gov.state.ak.us
Subject: FW: Financial Disclosure ammendment
From: John Bitney [mailto:john_bitney@gov.state.ak.us] Sent: Monday, February 19, 2007 10:06 PM To: 'Ivy Frye' Cc: 'Christopher Clark' Subject: RE: Financial Disclosure ammendment We've given the amendment to Senate Judiciary for inclusion in the Governor's bill. The House subcommittee will take up their version this week. It will appear this week...my prediction
From: Ivy Frye [mailto:ivy_frye@gov.state.ak.us] Sent: Friday, February 16, 2007 3:56 PM To: 'John Bitney' Subject: Financial Disclosure ammendment
Just wanted to check in and see where this was. I think you said the last time it was in Judiciary. Keep up the great work.
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B y e r s , Gail Y ( L A W ) From: Sent: To: Cc: Joe Balash [Joe_Balash@gov.state.ak.us] Tuesday, February 20, 2007 2:20 PM Spencer; Kari L (GOV); 'govpa!in@gov.state.ak.us' Mason; Janice L (GOV); 'Martha Fischbach'
Subject: Briefing paper for Alliance meeting 2/21
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MEMORANDUM
STATE OF ALASKA Office of the Governor
TO: Governor Sarah Palin FROM: Joe Balash
DATE: 2/20/07 TELEPHONE: 907-465-4022
SUBJECT: Briefing paper regarding meeting with the Alliance on 2/21/07 Founded in 1979, the Alaska Support Industry Alliance represents companies and organizations that provide goods and services for Alaska's oil, gas and mineral industries. There are 400+ member companies who provide 30,000 Alaskan jobs. The Alliance is a 501(c)(6) trade association and has chapters in Anchorage, Fairbanks and Kenai. The Alliance hosts the annual Meet Alaska conference and trade show in Anchorage which you addressed in January. They conduct an annual Juneau fly-in, which is why they are in Juneau this week. They also engage in direct lobbying on industry issues. Last year, they were able to generate significant pro-industry testimony during the hearings on PPT and will likely play a leading role in testimony on AGIA. As an organization, they support a highway project as opposed to an LNG project. Their 2007 Legislative Priorities are: 1. Legislative Approval of a Gas Fiscal Contract which: Encourages earliest possible construction of a pipeline Promotes use of Alaskan contractors and suppliers Guarantees fair and open competition for pipeline work Provides for in-state access to supplies Ensures 3 rd -party access and expansion capability
2. No reconsideration of PPT adopted in 2006 3. Promote a positive business climate for oil and gas reinvestment They cite the need to reinvest $60 billion over the next 10 years to sustain base production and pursue new exploration and development
4. Fiscal Responsibility advocates for a fiscal plan now, while surpluses are in effect
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5. Support legislation that promotes the development of a highly skilled and globally competitive resident Alaskan workforce that will meet the current and future needs of the oil, gas and mining industries. 6. Oppose any legislation pre-empting or undermining the regulatory and permitting process for the Pebble Mine project.
The Alliance is governed by a 14-member board of directors with 5 executive officers. The president of the organization is Jim Palmer, a private consultant who previously worked at BP. One of his leading clients is Pioneer Oil. The executive director is Paul Laird, former spokesman for BP. These board members are likely to be very sympathetic to the arguments put forward by the Producers on AGIA. You may even get some criticism with regard to your comments on Exxon, Point Thomson, and the content of your speeches. Don't let them lay blame at your doorstep. Make sure they understand that you have met with the Producers, you have asked them to participate constructively in the formation of AGIA, and their response has been to try and get you back off. Looking at their state priorities/goals for a fiscal contract, you share many of the same goals. AGIA is designed to accomplish each of those: early construction, Alaska hire, in-state use, competition for jobs, and access for explorers.
cc:
Mike Tibbies, Chief of Staff
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Governor Sarah Palin [govpalin@gov.state.ak.us] Wednesday, February 21, 2007 8:12 AM Frye; Ivy J (GOV); Talis J Colberg Christopher G Clark; John W Bitney; Michael A Tibbies
Subject: Railroad Board Financial Disclosure But remember also we've been told we don't need legislative "permission" to require this... that it can be a rule adopted by the appointing authority, correct?
From: Ivy Frye [mailto:ivy_frye@gov.state.ak.us] Sent: Tuesday, February 20, 2007 12:24 PM To: govpalin@gov.state.ak.us Subject: FW: Financial Disclosure ammendment
From: John Bitney [mailto:john_bitney@gov.state.ak.us] Sent: Monday, February 19, 2007 10:06 PM To: 'Ivy Frye' Cc: 'Christopher Clark' Subject: RE: Financial Disclosure ammendment We've given the amendment to Senate Judiciary for inclusion in the Governor's bill. The House subcommittee will take up their version this week. It will appear this week... my prediction
From: Ivy Frye [mailto:ivy_frye@gov.state.ak.us] Sent: Friday, February 16, 2007 3:56 PM To: 'John Bitney' Subject: Financial Disclosure ammendment JB, Just wanted to check in and see where this was. I think you said the last time it was in Judiciary. Keep up the great work.
Ivy Frye
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From: Sent: To: Sarah Palin [gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Wednesday, February 21, 2007 8:14 AM Spencer; Kari L (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Martha K Rutherford; Tom E Irwin
Subject: alliance meeting
Kari/Mike: What is the format for today's Alliance briefing, and who will be attending?
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Katz, John W (GOV) [/0=S0A/0U=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=JWKATZ] Wednesday, February 21, 2007 7:56 AM Governor Sarah Palin; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV) Nyholm; Allison J (GOV); Chip Abernathy; Roger L Sampson; Denby S Lloyd; Kim; Anna C (GOV); Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Bitney; John W (LAA); Spencer; Kari L (GOV); Smith; Lynne M (GOV); Meghan N Stapleton; Nizich; Michael A (GOV); 20080515kkjackson_A
Subject: Governor's DC Trip/Additional Talking Points
Per my previous email, I have attached talking points prepared by the agencies on the following additional issues: No Child Left Behind Subsistence Management Impact of Endangered Species Act on Alaska Aquaculture Legislation Medicaid, Medicare, and SCHIP
P.S. Allison Nyholm and Chip Abernathy have signed up to provide staff support at NGA. Allison handles health, social services, education, etc., and Chip works on natural resource issues. Of course, I am available to assist in any way necessary. My phone numbers are: 202-624-5858 (work) and Privileged or Perso(home). Please note that my email address has changed. My new email address is jwkatz@alaskadc.org. Thank you .
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From: Sent: To: Governor Sarah Palin [Governor@gov.state.ak.us] Wednesday, February 21, 2007 3:06 PM 'Russ Kelly'; Bailey; Frank (Dept. of Admin)
Subject: FW: Public_Safety I'm not sure what to do with this. He wrote again yesterday, complaining that he never received a response. Is there any way to find his comments and let him know they were received and appreciated? -Michelle
From: hwmedic2@netscape.net [mailto:hwmedic2@netscape.net] Sent: Monday, February 05, 2007 3:37 PM To: governor@gov.state.ak.us Subject: Re: Public_Safety
No o n e ever suggested that the Gov. would respond. T h e clearly stated original request for ideas, also clearly stated that someone f r o m the "Transition T e a m " for each group would respond. I don't for a minute expect the Gov. herself to respond.
Original Message From: governor@gov.state.ak.us To: h w m e d i c 2 @ a o l . c o m Sent: M o n , 5 Feb 2007 1:30 PM Subject: RE: Public_Safety Thank you for writing to Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. The concerns, opinions, and/or information you have sent are important and valuable to the Governor. Although she is unable to respond to each and every email herself, your message has been received and is being reviewed by the appropriate staff person in this office who can best address your need, suggestion, or comment. Original Message From: WebMail@gov.state.ak.us [mailto:WebMail@qov.state.ak.us] Sent: Monday, February 05, 2007 7:26 AM To: governor@qov.state.ak.us Subject: Public_Safety Web mail from: Mr. harry wasserman address: 8124 poplar juneau AK 99801 MESSAGE: When the Gov. was first elected, she solicited suggestions in various areas including Public safety. A promise was made that all submissions would receive a response. I have never had a response to my suggestions/comments. X think the Gov. is doing a fine job and hope it all continues. I still would like to know if what I wrote was of use, or was even read? hwmedic2@aol.com 11/10/2009 PRA_GSP01_0000318
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From: Sent: To: Bailey, Frank (Dept. of Admin) [/0=DEC/0U=JUNEAU/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=FRANK_BAILEY] Wednesday, February 21, 2007 3:15 PM 'Governor Sarah Palin'; 'Russ Kelly'
Subject: RE: Public_Safety Hi Michelle, All "Voices" had an individual personal response sent back by a member of the Transition Team. Mr Wasserman received a generalized response on December 9 th . The files were sent to the Commissioners of each department. The names/email addresses were withheld per Mike Tibbies, so the Commissioners would not have been able to respond. His comment is attached, it may be good to forward over to the Commissioner Monegan's office for comment? Hope this helps. If not let me know what I can do. fb
From: Governor Sarah Palin [mailto:Governor@gov.state.ak.us] Sent: Wednesday, February 21, 2007 3:06 PM To: 'Russ Kelly'; Bailey, Frank (Dept. of Admin) Subject: FW: Public_Safety I'm not sure what to do with this. He wrote again yesterday, complaining that he never received a response. Is there any way to find his comments and let him know they were received and appreciated? -Michelle
From: hwmedic2@netscape.net [mailto:hwmedic2@netscape.net] Sent: Monday, February 05, 2007 3:37 PM To: governor@gov.state.ak.us Subject: Re: Public_Safety
No one ever suggested that the Gov. would respond. The clearly stated original request for ideas, also clearly stated that someone from the "Transition Team" for each group would respond. I don't for a minute expect the Gov. herself to respond.
Original Message From: governor@gov.state.ak.us To: hwmedic2@aol.com Sent: Mon, 5 Feb 2007 1:30 PM Subject: RE: Public_Safety
Thank you for writing to Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. The concerns, opinions, and/or information you have sent are important and valuable to the Governor. Although she is unable to respond to each and every email herself, your message has been received and is being reviewed by the appropriate staff person in this office who can best address your need, suggestion, or comment.
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Original Message From: WebMail@qov.state.ak.us rmailto:WebMail@qov.state.ak.us1 Sent: Monday, February 05, 2007 7:26 AM To: qovernor@qov.state.ak.us Subject: Public_Safety Web mail from: Mr. harry wasserman address: 8124 poplar juneau AK 99801 MESSAGE: When the Gov. was first elected, she solicited suggestions in various areas including Public safety. A promise was made that all submissions would receive a response. I have never had a response to my suggestions/comments. I think the Gov. is doing a fine job and hope it all continues. I still would like to know if what I wrote was of use, or was even read? hwmedic2@aol.com PLEASE ADD TO E-NEWS
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From: Sent: To: Subject: Kari Spencer [kari_spencer@gov.state.ak.us] Wednesday, February 21, 2007 8:34 AM Sarah Palin RE: alliance meeting
Importance: High I have your list of attendees, and bullets from Joe Balash here....do you want me to fax it over to the Mansion? Kari Spencer Governor's Scheduler 907-465-3986 phone; 907-465-3889 fax From: Sarah Palin [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Sent: Wednesday, February 21, 2007 8:14 AM To: kari_spencer@gov.state.ak.us; mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us; joe_balash@gov.state.ak.us; marty_rutherford@dnr.state.ak.us; tom_irwin@dnr.state.ak.us Subject: alliance meeting
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From: Sent: To: Subject: Kari Spencer [kari_spencer@gov.state.ak.us] Wednesday, February 21, 2007 8:34 AM Sarah Palin RE: alliance meeting
Importance: High I have your list of attendees, and bullets from Joe Balash here... .do you want me to fax it over to the Mansion? Kari Spencer Governor's Scheduler 907-465-3986 phone; 907-465-3889 fax From: Sarah Palin [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Sent: Wednesday, February 21, 2007 8:14 AM To: kari_spencer@gov.state.ak.us; mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us; joe_balash@gov.state.ak.us; marty_rutherford@dnr.state.ak.us; tom_irwin@dnr.state.ak.us Subject: alliance meeting
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From: Sent: To: Sarah Palin [govpaliri@yahoo.com] Thursday, February 22, 2007 9:59 AM mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us; John Bitney
Subject: Fwd: Thank you for your support!
Corey Rossi <adcman@alaska.com> wrote: From: "Corey Rossi" <adcman@alaska.com> To: <adcman@alaska.com> Subject: Thank you for your support! Date: Thu, 22 Feb 2007 09:17:44 -0900 To All: Thank you for your gracious support of my efforts to serve as Alaska's Commissioner of Fish and Game, as well as your later support for me becoming Deputy Commissioner of Game. The overwhelming response from you and hundreds of others was both flattering and humbling. As you are all aware, I have said from the beginning, that if the Governor desired to utilize my knowledge, skills, and abilities to assist with her "abundance management" agenda, I would give her my very best effort. While I would have been quite honored by the opportunity to see the Governor 's agenda through to fruition, the human dynamics of the selection process simply didn't work out that way. As most have probably heard by now, two long-time ADFG managers have been selected to fill the positions. The Governor selected Denby Lloyd for Commissioner, and Lloyd later selected Ken Taylor for Deputy Commissioner of Game. The Governor did not contact me regarding these selections, but I am confident she and her advisors did what they deemed best for the state and its fish and game resources. I know that the choices made by the Governor and her staff are disappointing to those who had hoped to see more immediate evidence of the positive changes toward the management for abundance the Governor has promised. Nevertheless, from the beginning, all have agreed to work diligently to identify and correct the ADF&G policies associated with the failure to maintain our big game populations. Given that the Governor's chosen leadership now has that responsibility, our immediate task is to work constructively with them to attain the common goals we share with the Governor, even though the approach to success seems more difficult than many would have prescribed. All are aware of the Governor's commitment to changes at ADF&G. Now that she has selected her leadership, perhaps all should postpone judgment until they have had an opportunity to see what it is the new leadership is proposing. Everyone is keenly aware that we will have yet another
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vulnerable crop of calves and lambs coming within the next couple of months. If the Governor's leaders are going to implement the sweeping changes for which all are so hopeful, it will be quite evident within the next few weeks. Although our collective efforts have been taxing for all of us (and personally trying for me), the "silver lining" for me is the affirmation that the "Abundance Agenda" is alive and well in the hearts of Alaskans. In making the wonderful acquaintance of all of you, I have come to realize that this abundance vision (that the sportsmen and subsistence users hold so dear) is far bigger than I or any other potential appointee. Your voices have been heard, and I am more convinced than ever that this hope of a return to Constitutional resource management will one day be realized, though more likely because of your work than because my individual efforts. Nonetheless, to the extent the Governor and ADF&G allow it, I will continue to work in any way I can to assist with the implementation of the abundance management vision. Unless the Governor proposes a more productive alternative, any further efforts on my part will come from my current position with USDA's Wildlife Services Program. Again, I thank you all! Your passion for your principles and your commitment to constitutional management have been truly inspirational. I apologize to any I may miss with this letter, but I only have email addresses for the 200 or so individuals who contacted me directly. To protect individual privacy, you have all been "blind cc'd" this communication. Please convey my appreciation to those within your acquaintance who were so supportive, yet may not receive this message because I do not have their email address. Sincerely, Corey Rossi
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From: Sent: To: Subject: Anchorage Daily News [adn@nandomedia.com] on behalf of Palin [gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Thursday, February 22, 2007 7:37 AM Martha K Rutherford; Tom E Irwin; Meghan N Stapleton; Bruce F Anders; Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Sharon W Leighow Blocking economic development is not an honor
The following adn.com article was sent by:
Palin (gov.sarah@yahoo.com)
And Palin had this to say:
Note Brennen's VOT editorial.
Blocking economic development is not an honor
Published: February 22, 2007
Alaska needs a new wildlife refuge like it needs a hole in the head. It already has 58 million acres of designated wilderness and another 90 million acres of parks, wildlife refuges, preserves and other conservation units.
That's out of a total land area of about 365 million acres - approximately 41 percent of Alaska's land area is largely locked away in the hands of government agencies of one kind or another.
The big rush is on by opponents of Pebble Mine, who would do anything to block development of one of the world's largest mineral deposits and foreclose thousands of jobs the mine could generate. Many of those jobs would go to the people
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of Bristol Bay. Not those who visit in summer to fish; those who live in the area year-round.
You can read the full story online at:
http://www.adn.com/opinion/voice/story/8661397p-8553139c.html
This article is protected by copyright and should not be printed or distributed for anything except personal use. For information on reprinting this article or placing it on your Web site, please contact the Daily News marketing department at (907) 257-4429 or marketing@adn.com.
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Ivy Frye [lvy_Frye@gov.state.ak.us] Friday, February 23, 2007 11:37 AM Sarah Palin; govpalin@gov.state.ak.us Jackson; Karleen
Subject: Health Council Governor Palin, I hope you are having a good trip. I wanted to let you know we've had inquiries from legislators regarding serving on the Health Council. Rep Doll, in particular, would like to serve. I wanted to run it by you and Commissioner Jackson before I respond to their office. Thanks,
Ivy Frye
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From: Sent: To: Ivy Frye [lvy_Frye@gov.state.ak.us] Friday, February 23, 2007 11:45 AM Sarah Palin; govpalin@gov.state.ak.us; 'Michael Tibbies'
Subject: Permanent Fund Corporation Governor Palin and Mr. Tibbies, I received a call from the Corporation and also from Commissioner Galvin regarding the upcoming meeting (next Wed and Thurs). Galvin, as Commissioner of Revenue, is required by statute to serve on the board. Another seat should be filled by a "head of a principal department of the governor's designation." In the past the Commissioner of DNR, Commerce or the AG has served as the designee. Galvin recommends Irwin, Colberg or Notti. I can let the Corporation know which commissioner will serve if either of you can respond back via email or phone with a name. Hope all is well back east!
Ivy Frye
Director, Boards and Commissions Office of Governor Sarah Palin ivy_frye@gov.state, ak.us (907) 465-3500 office (907) 465-8110 fax
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Kari Spencer [kari_spencer@gov.state.ak.us] Friday, February 23, 2007 2:22 PM Sarah Palin Michelle Fabrello
Subject: RE: book "Oh No! We're Gonna Die" Governor, how should we proceed with this request? Kari.
From: Bob Bell [mailto:bbell@frbcmh.com] Sent: Thursday, February 22, 2007 1:26 PM To: governor@gov.state.ak.us Subject: book "Oh No! We're Gonna Die" Governor Palin: I would like to ask a small favor. When we met at the Alliance annual meeting you said you were about done with my book and would pass in on to your dad. We are planning a second printing and I would really appreciate a squib from you. A squib is just a brief comment on the book that we put on the inside flap of the cover. An example is Rick Mystrom's squib" Few Alaskans have more outdoor experiences and tales to tell than Bob Bell. He lives the Alaska that many just dream about and now he is sharing them with others in a fun adventure-filled book". If you are willing to do a squib I might suggest something like " As the governor of Alaska I travel throughout the state. Therefore I have visited many of the places and met many of the people in Bob's book. His fun and adventure filled stories do these people and places justice and reflect the sprit of Alaska." This is just a suggestion. If you want write anything you feel is appropriate. I look forward to serving on the game board and if I can help in any way on the gasoline let me know. Bob
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Kari Spencer [kari_spencer@gov.state.ak.us] Friday, February 23, 2007 2:22 PM Sarah Palin Michelle Fabrello
Subject: RE: book "Oh No! We're Gonna Die" Governor, how should we proceed with this request? Kari.
From: Bob Bell [mailto:bbell@frbcmh.com] Sent: Thursday, February 22, 2007 1:26 PM To: governor@gov.state,ak.us Subject: book "Oh No! We're Gonna Die" Governor Palin: I would like to ask a small favor. When we met at the Alliance annual meeting you said you were about done with my book and would pass in on to your dad. We are planning a second printing and I would really appreciate a squib from you. A squib is just a brief comment on the book that we put on the inside flap of the cover. An example is Rick Mystrom's squib" Few Alaskans have more outdoor experiences and tales to tell than Bob Bell. He lives the Alaska that many just dream about and now he is sharing them with others in a fun adventure-filled book". If you are willing to do a squib I might suggest something like " As the governor of Alaska I travel throughout the state. Therefore I have visited many of the places and met many of the people in Bob's book. His fun and adventure filled stories do these people and places justice and reflect the sprit of Alaska." This is just a suggestion. If you want write anything you feel is appropriate. I look forward to serving on the game board and if I can help in any way on the gasoline let me know. Bob
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From: Sent: To: Ivy Frye [lvy_Frye@gov.state.ak.us] Friday, February 23, 2007 11:45 AM Sarah Palin; govpalin@gov.state.ak.us; 'Michael Tibbies'
Subject: Permanent Fund Corporation Governor Palin and Mr. Tibbies, I received a call from the Corporation and also from Commissioner Galvin regarding the upcoming meeting (next Wed and Thurs). Galvin, as Commissioner of Revenue, is required by statute to serve on the board. Another seat should be filled by a "head of a principal department of the governor's designation." In the past the Commissioner of DNR, Commerce or the AG has served as the designee. Galvin recommends Irwin, Colberg or Notti. I can let the Corporation know which commissioner will serve if either of you can respond back via email or phone with a name. Hope all is well back eastl
Ivy Frye
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From: Sent: To: Ivy Frye [lvy_Frye@gov.state.ak.us] Friday, February 23, 2007 2:03 PM govpalin@gov.state.ak.us; 'Michael Tibbies'
Subject: FW: Press Release: Wagoner Calls for Hayes Impeachment Thought you guys might want to see this, iv
From: Sharon Busch [mailto:sharon_busch@gov.state.ak.us] Sent: Friday, February 23, 2007 1:55 PM To: 'Ivy Frye' Subject: FW: Press Release: Wagoner Calls for Hayes Impeachment
From: Wilda Laughlin [mailto:Wilda_Laughlin@legis.state.ak.us] Sent: Friday, February 23, 2007 1:34 PM Subject: Press Release: Wagoner Calls for Hayes Impeachment
Wagoner Calls for Hayes Impeachment

Resolution Directs House to Begin Trial
JUNEAUSen. Tom Wagoner, R-Kenai, will introduce a resolution Monday directing the State House to begin an impeachment trial to remove indicted University of Alaska Regent James C. Hayes. "I thought long and hard before I decided to go through with the resolution to impeach Regent Hayes. I have met the gentleman, I have served with him on the postsecondary commission, I like him as a person, but when the university is put in the position that they have a regent who has been indicted by the federal government, I think that casts a pall over the whole Board of Regents and the university administration," Sen. Wagoner said. The resolution refers the matter to the House of Representatives for a trial on impeachment for the removal of Mr. Hayes from the University of Alaska Board of Regents.
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The resolution states that the Senate finds by clear and convincing evidence that Mr. Hayes has committed an impeachable offense by his unauthorized use of the University of Alaska Seal to secure funding for his personal benefit and use, and by being unable or unwilling to carry out his duties to the University of Alaska as demonstrated by his past and continuing absences from the meetings of the Board of Regents. A federal grand jury in Anchorage has indicted Mr. Hayes on multiple counts of theft, conspiracy and money laundering, charging that Mr. Hayes and his wife improperly diverted $825,000 from federal grants that were supposed to go to LOVE Social Services Center. Hayes' 8-year appointment to the Board of Regents expires in 2011, and he has stated he intends to serve out his term. "I think the right thing for him to do would be step down. If he isn't willing to do that, then I am willing to go the last step we have, and that's an impeachment resolution and start the impeachment process, because nobody should be allowed to sit in a seat when they have this much controversy surrounding them dealing with the Board of Regents. I just don't think that's right," Sen. Wagoner said.
NOTE: A sound actuality from Sen. Wagoner can be downloaded from the following link:
http://www.aksenateminority.com/media/25/waqoner2007022301a,mp3 Wilda Laughlin Press Officer Senate Republican Caucus 907.465.4747 cell: 907.321.4369 Capitol, Room 7
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From: Sent: To: Subject: Kari Spencer [kari_spencer@gov.state.ak.us] Friday, February 23, 2007 2:25 PM Sarah Palin; Governor Sarah Palin; Michael Tibbies FW: 2007 Memo to Attend
Importance: High Governor, I forwarded this to Gary and Tom, too. Kari. Kari Spencer Governor's Scheduler 907-465-3986 phone; 907-465-3889 fax From: Republican Governors Association [mailto:RGA@RGA.ORG] Sent: Friday, February 23, 2007 9:17 AM To: Republican Governors Association Subject: 2007 Memo to Attend Importance: High
Republican Governors Association
"A Celebration of America's Leaders"

TO: FROM: "A CELEBRA TION OF AMERICA'S LEADERS" ATTENDEE GOVERNOR SONNY PERDUE CHAIRMAN, REPUBLICAN GOVERNORS ASSOCIATION DATE: RE: FEBRUARY 23,2007 "A CELEBRATION OF AMERICA'S LEADERS" - FEBRUARY 26, 2007
The RGA's "A Celebration of America's Leaders " is only a few days away and I wanted to send you a quick update on the program. Please note that this year's event will be a "stand-up" reception rather than a "sit-down" dinner. The reception will take place at The National Building Museum in Washington, D.C. on Monday, February 26th. We are pleased to report that many of our Republican Governors and their senior staff will be in attendance. If you have not already contacted the RGA with your attendance response, please do so immediately. You may contact the RGA at (202) 662-4920 or rga@rga.org
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As always, thank you for your support and I look forward to seeing you on Monday.
TICKET PICK-UP / WILL CALL INFORMATION / DRESS Tickets will be available for pick up under each guest's last name: Monday, February 26 th 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. National Building Museum 401 F Street, NW, Washington, D.C. *** (USE G STREET ENTRANCE) PH: (202)662-4920 **Dress for the event: Business attire
SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS Due to increased security measures the following procedures will be in place to ensure our guests safety. *** ADMITTANCE WILL REQUIRE: *** 1. Valid Event Ticket 2. Valid photo I.D. 3. Name listed on the RGA RSVP list * In addition, all guests will be required to go through a magnetometer security check before entering the event. VIP'S We are pleased to report that the following Republican Governors, their senior staff, many United States Cabinet and Administration Officials and Members of Congress will be in attendance. GOVERNORS ATTENDING
(as of2/23/07)
Governor Rick Perry, Texas, Event Chairman Governor Sonny Perdue, Georgia, RGA Chairman Governor Matt Blunt, Missouri, RGA Vice Chairman Governor Sarah Palin, Alaska Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, California Governor Felix P. Camacho, Guam Governor Linda Lingle, Hawaii Governor C.L. "Butch" Otter, Idaho Governor Ernie Fletcher, Kentucky Governor Tim Pawlenty, Minnesota Governor Haley Barbour, Mississippi Governor Dave Heineman, Nebraska Governor Jim Gibbons, Nevada Governor John Hoeven, North Dakota
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Governor Donald L. Carcieri, Rhode Island Governor Mike Rounds, South Dakota Governor Jim Douglas, Vermont CANCELLATIONS If you have any cancellations for the February 26 th event, please call the RGA at (202) 662-4920. QUESTIONS If you have not already contacted the RGA with your RSVP, please do so immediately. You may contact the RGA offices at (202) 662-4920. tli Thank you for your support and we look forward to seeing you on February 26 !
*Pending Final Confirmation
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Kari Spencer [kari_spencer@gov.state.ak.us] Friday, February 23, 2007 4:23 PM Sarah Palin; Governor Sarah Palin 'John Bitney'; Michael Tibbies; Katz; John W(GOV); Mike Nizich; Joe Balash; Meghan Stapleton; Gary R Wheeler; tom_lopez@gov.state.ak.us Chuck Hamel
Importance: High Chuck Hamel has been calling nonstop to try and get an appointment with you while you are in DC. He says he has important FBI information about corruption at Prudhoe Bay that you need to know about. I have asked both Joe Balash and Meg Stapleton to call him. John Bitney recommends you do not talk to him directly, that one of your staff should. John wants somebody from the staff to find out what he's calling about so he doesn't spring something on you. He knows you are in DC for NGA so he may try to run into you somewhere, he is very adamant about talking directly to you. Kari Spencer Governor's Scheduler 907-465-3986 phone; 907-465-3889 fax
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Sarah Palin [govpalin@gov.state.ak.us] Saturday, February 24, 2007 10:22 AM Katz; John W (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV) Chip Abernathy; Governor Sarah Palin; Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Spencer; Kari L (GOV); Meghan N Stapleton; Nizich; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: RE: DC Press Briefing Katz's office is fine for wrap-up mtg. sarah Original Message From: "John Katz" <jwkatz@alaskadc.org> To: "Mike Tibbies" <mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us> Cc: "Chip Abernathy" <cabernathy@alaskadc.org>; "Governor Sarah Palin" <govpalin@gov.state.ak.us>; "Joseph Balash" <joe_balash@gov.state.ak.us>; "Kari Spencer" <kari_spencer@gov.state.ak.us>; "Meghan Stapleton" <meghan_stap!eton@gov.state.ak.us>; "Mike Nizich" <mike_nizich@gov.state.ak.us> Sent: 2/23/07 9:22 AM Subject: RE: DC Press Briefing Dealing with N G A can be a frustrating experience, but I think we've made some progress today: The NGA press release that I forwarded yesterday to the Governor and you describes a draft workplan for the Natural Resources Committee to implement during the 110th Congress. As mentioned, the release did not include a reference to oil and gas. However, because of our previous advocacy, the workplan itself was amended slightly to include "Enhancing America's energy independence by reducing U.S. consumption of transportation fuels and sustaining domestic production in an environmentally responsible manner." I said that we would prefer a specific mention of measures to sustain and enhance domestic production of oil and gas in an environmentally sensitive manner. Committee staff is discussing this now, but thought that any reference to enhancing production would be a problem given opposition to specific energy projects in certain states. I will hear back soon on how far we can go at the staff level and will let you know. It should be noted that we are dealing with the Committee's workplan, not new NGA policy. I have attached the existing NGA policy foryour ready reference. As you will note, Sections 18.4.1 and 18.4.2 express support for measures to enhance the domestic production of oil and gas and even specifically mention the Alaska natural gas pipeline (the highway route). It is unusual for NGA policy to support or oppose specific projects. The energy policy is scheduled for reconsideration at the summer meeting of NGA. There may be an effort to amend it on an interim basis but not at the upcoming winter meeting. Even if the Governor misses the Monday meeting of the Natural Resources Committee, she will have the opportunity to talk about oil and gas/the natural gas pipeline in one of the Governors' Only Sessions. I would recommend that she make specific mention of her pipeline plans and the need, as an NGA priority, to enhance environmentally responsible oil and gas development. Given the foregoing, I don't think the Governor should be subject to any criticism. The existing NGA policy on oil and gas remains in tact for now; hopefully, the workplan can be further amended; and she should have an opportunity to talk with her colleagues about the gas pipeline and other energy issues. Please note that my email address has changed. My new email address isjwkatz@alaskadc.org. Thank you .
> On 2/23/2007 at 11:24:47 am, in message <0JDX00LHXC9DM5@smtpj.state.ak.us>, Mike Tibbies <mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us> wrote: John, I am not that familiar with the NGA resolution process but it sure seems like we need some indication from the resource committee that oil and gas or at least the gas pipine is important to the nation. Given the schedule conflicts with the resource committee time it appears as if our only hope is to seek out certain Governors to share our views. The Governor did receive an ivitation from WGA to meet with the Speaker but again it was at a time already filled. Our priority is to meet with the companies and federal officials regarding AGIA; however, I am concerned that we will get killed back home it we return from NGA without being successful at getting the Gov's colleagues to support us.
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Original Message From: "John Katz" <jwkatz@ALASKADC.org> To: "Meghan Stapleton" <meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us> Cc: "Michael Tibbies" <mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us> Sent: 2/22/07 7:42 AM Subject: DC Press Briefing P.S. We've just been told that none of the large conference rooms in this building is available for the time we need. We could reconfigure our conference room to squeeze in about 15 people. Otherwise, we will need to seek space elsewhere.
Since we have not yet caught up with each other, I have reserved a large conference room in this building for a possible press conference. This will give the Governor the flexibility to invite a larger group of media or to restrict participation to the Alaska/DC stringers. If the latter, the small conference room in our office should be sufficient. Please advise on which direction you want to go.
Please note that my email address has changed. My new email address isjwkatz@alaskadc.org. Thank you .
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From: Sent: To: Subject: Sarah Palin [govpalin@gov.state.ak.us] Saturday, February 24, 2007 10:22 AM Frye; Ivy J (GOV) RE: Press Release: Wagoner Calls for Hayes Impeachment
Take chris hayes off the one bd we have control over. Thanks. Replace her w/cynthia erickson.
Original Message From: "Ivy Frye" <ivy_frye@gov.state.ak.us> To: "govpalin@gov.state.ak.us" <govpalin@gov.state.ak.us>; "'Michael Tibbies'" <mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us> Sent: 2/23/07 2:03 PM
Subject: FW: Press Release: Wagoner Calls for Hayes Impeachment
Thought you guys might want to see this.
IV
From: Sharon Busch [mailto:sharon_busch@gov.state.ak.us] Sent: Friday, February 23, 2007 1:55 PM To:
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Ivy Frye'
Subject: FW: Press Release: Wagoner Calls for Hayes Impeachment
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From: Wilda Laughlin [mailto:Wilda_Laughlin@legis.state.ak.us] Sent: Friday, February 23, 2007 1:34 PM Subject: Press Release: Wagoner Calls for Hayes Impeachment
Wagoner Calls for Hayes Impeachment
Resolution Directs House to Begin Trial
JUNEAU-Sen. Tom Wagoner, R-Kenai, will introduce a resolution Monday directing the State House to begin an impeachment trial to remove indicted University of Alaska Regent James C. Hayes.
"I thought long and hard before I decided to go through with the resolution to impeach Regent Hayes. I have met the gentleman, I have served with him on the postsecondary commission, I like him as a person, but when the university is put in the position that they have a regent who has been indicted by the federal government, I think that casts a pall over the whole Board of Regents and the university administration," Sen. Wagoner said. 2
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The resolution refers the matter to the House of Representatives for a trial on impeachment for the removal of Mr. Hayes from the University of Alaska Board of Regents.
The resolution states that the Senate finds by clear and convincing evidence that Mr. Hayes has committed an impeachable offense by his unauthorized use of the University of Alaska Seal to secure funding for his personal benefit and use, and by being unable or unwilling to carry out his duties to the University of Alaska as demonstrated by his past and continuing absences from the meetings of the Board of Regents.
A federal grand jury in Anchorage has indicted Mr. Hayes on multiple counts of theft, conspiracy and money laundering, charging that Mr. Hayes and his wife improperly diverted $825,000 from federal grants that were supposed to go to LOVE Social Services Center.
Hayes' 8-year appointment to the Board of Regents expires in 2011, and he has stated he intends to serve out his term.
"I think the right thing for him to do would be step down. If he isn't willing to do that, then I am willing to go the last step we have, and that's an impeachment resolution and start the impeachment process, because nobody should be allowed to sit in a seat when they have this much 3
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controversy surrounding them dealing with the Board of Regents. I just don't think that's right," Sen. Wagoner said.
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NOTE: A sound actuality from Sen. Wagoner can be downloaded from the following link:
http://www.aksenateminority.com/media/25/wagoner2007022301a,mp3
Wilda Laughlin
Press Officer
Senate Republican Caucus
907.465.4747
cell: 907.321.4369
Capitol, Room 7
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From: Sent: To: Subject: Sarah Palin [gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Saturday, February 24, 2007 9:32 AM Frye; Ivy J (GOV) RE: Permanent Fund Corporation
Notti should do it
Sarah Palin
Original Message From: "Ivy Frye"<ivy_frye@gov.state.ak.us>
To: "'Sarah Palin1"<gov.sarah@yahoo.com>; govpalin@gov.state.ak.us; "'Michael Tibbies'"<mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us> Sent: 2/23/07 12:04 PM Subject: Permanent Fund Corporation
Governor Palin and Mr. Tibbies,
I received a call from the Corporation and also from Commissioner Galvin regarding the upcoming meeting (next Wed and Thurs). Galvin, as
Commissioner of Revenue, is required by statute to serve on the board. Another seat should be filled by a "head of a principal department of the governor's designation." In the past the Commissioner of DNR, Commerce or Galvin recommends Irwin, Colberg or
the AG has served as the designee. Notti.
I can let the Corporation know which commissioner will serve if either of you can respond back via email or phone with a name.
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Hope all is well back east!
Ivy Frye
Director, Boards and Commissions
Office of Governor Sarah Palin
ivy_frye@gov.state.ak. us
(907) 465-3500 office
(907) 465-8110 fax
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From: Sent: To: Subject: Sarah Palin [gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Saturday, February 24, 2007 9:20 AM PARNELL; S (GOV sponsored) Op ed
Great job on the op-ed, It. Gov. Sarah Palin
Are you going to submit?
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From: Sent: To: Subject: S R Parnell [sr_parnell@gov.state.ak.us] Saturday, February 24, 2007 5:56 PM Sarah Palin Re: Soldiers' memorial service
Governor,
I'm planning to stay in Anchorage Monday/Tuesday rather than coming to Juneau as I learned there's a Ft. Rich memorial service for nine fallen soldiers. I think either you or should be there and since you're in DC, I'll cover. Just thought you should know we'll have coverage.
Sean
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From: Sent: To: Subject: S R Parnell [sr_parnell@gov.state.ak.us] Saturday, February 24, 2007 5:53 PM Sarah Palin Re: Op ed
Yes, but I'm cleaning it up some after getting comments from Marty and Talis. However, I raised the points in two speeches last night in Fbx (Republican Lunch and Lincoln Dinner)[see Fbx News Miner article--they only got part of it, but it's a start] .
I also wanted to raise an idea with you since I found out you were involved as Mayor in making Wasilla a City of Character. What if you took it a step farther and made Alaska a State of Character. You could appoint a "Character Council" of private sector people to lead the charge and in state government we could begin to focus on character traits--I've got more on this but since you've already done it on a city level I think it's the next step for you/us beyond the ethics debate.
I told Kris Perry that I was working on bringing you a proposal (Jay Pullins is helping me in my office.
Enjoy DC!
Sean
Original Message From: Sarah Palin <gov.sarah@yahoo.com> Date: Saturday, February 24, 2007 9:20 am Subject: Op ed To: sr_parnell@gov.state.ak.us
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Joe Balash [joe_balash@gov.state.ak.us] Sunday, February 25, 2007 9:54 PM Palin; Sarah (GOV sponsored); 'Sarah Palin' Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Katz; John W (GOV); Rutherford; Marty K (DNR)
Subject: Morris Foster Briefing Memo Governor: Attached is the original memo I prepared for the meeting with Mr. Foster that did not happen due to weather. I will also fax it to your hotel in the event you are not able to view attachments conveniently.
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From: Larry Stinson [larrystinson@hotmail.com] Sent: Monday, February 26, 2007 5:49 AM To: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Palin; Sarah H (GOV); Parnell; Sean R (GOV)
Governor and Lt. Governor: AP report from February 21 titled "Economists: Health care expenses to grow" cites Federal Health and Human Services Secretary Mike Leavitt as saying "The only force strong enough to change the course of health care is a marketplace where consumers have the information and incentive to choose quality and keep costs low." This is consistent with revising/removing CON restrictive, monopolistic trade practices and transparency in medical billing/costs. Alaska needs a change. Larry Stinson, M.D.
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From: Sent: To: Cc: John Katz Owkatz@ALASKADC.org] Monday, February 26, 2007 3:56 AM Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored); Spencer; Kari L (GOV); 'Sarah Palin' Gary R Wheeler; Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Bitney; John W (LAA); Meghan N Stapleton; Nizich; Michael A (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Lopez; Thomas M (GOV)
Subject: Re: Chuck Hamel
Chuck left several messages on ray work phone over the weekend. In the last one, he said that the Governor had called him and has designated staff to receive his future calls. He sounded quite happy. Because of the DC relevance, I will stay in touch with him as well. Please note that my email address has changed. My new email address is iwkatz@alaskadc.org. Thank you . > On 2 / 2 3 / 2 0 0 7 at 8:23 pm, in message <00af01c757b2$5a9cd010 $09011 lac@GOVEXECJ0148134>, Kari Spencer <kari_spencer@gov.state.ak.us> wrote:
Chuck Hamel has been calling nonstop to try and get an appointment with you while you are in DC. He says he has important FBI information about corruption at Prudhoe Bay that you need to know about. I have asked both Joe Balash and Meg Stapleton to call him. John Bitney recommends you do not talk to him directly, that one of your staff should. John wants somebody from the staff to find out what he's calling about so he doesn't spring something on you. He knows you are in DC for NGA so he may try to run into you somewhere, he is very adamant about talking directly to you. Kari Spencer Governor's Scheduler 907-465-3986 phone; 907-465-3889 fax
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Bruce Anders [bruce_anders@dnr.state.ak.us] Monday, February 26, 2007 11:19 AM Meghan N Stapleton; Bruce F Anders; Martha K Rutherford; Tom E Irwin; Patrick S Galvin; Balash; Joseph R (GOV) gov.sarah@yahoo.com; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: RE: Weekly Gasline Briefing You bet, Meg. Whatever you need I will manage. I'll have it to you tomorrow night (though I fear it will be late night). Also, if you could give me a call this afternoon sometime, I would appreciate it so we could coordinate various outreach efforts in the near and further terms. Thanks, Bruce
From: Meghan Stapleton [mailto:meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us] Sent: Monday, February 26, 2007 11:15 AM To: Bruce F. Anders; 'Marty Rutherford'; Tom Irwin'; 'Patrick Galvin'; 'Joe Balash' Cc: gov.sarah@yahoo.com; 'Michael Tibbies'; meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us Subject: Weekly Gasline Briefing I know that this is the worst week in the world for you, but I'd like to make sure this week's briefing is the Compass piece in the ADN on Saturday. For that to happen, would really need to have the piece by tomorrow night so that we can forward it Wednesday. Please let me know if this is an option. Thanks,
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Sarah Palin [gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Monday, February 26, 2007 8:32 AM Katz; John W (GOV); Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored); Spencer; Kari L (GOV); gov.sarah@yahoo.com Gary R Wheeler; Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Bitney; John W (LAA); Meghan N Stapleton; Nizich; Michael A (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Lopez; Thomas M (GOV) RE: Chuck Hamel
I returned a call- told him Balash would take his call, sarah
Sarah Palin
Original Message From: "John Katz"<jwkatz@ALASKADC.org> To: "'Governor Sarah Palin'"<governor@gov.state.ak.us>; "Kari Spencer"<kari_spencer@gov.state.ak.us>; "'Sarah Palin'"<gov.sarah@yahoo.com> Cc: "'Gary R Wheeler'"<gary_wheeler@gov.state.ak,us>; "'Joe Balash1"<joe_balash@gov.state.ak.us>; "'John Bitney'"<john_bitney@gov.state.ak.us>; "'Meghan Stapleton'"<raeghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us>; "'Mike Nizich'"<mike_nizich@gov.state,ak.us>; "'Michael Tibbies'"<mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us>; tom_lopez@gov.state.ak.us Sent: 2/26/07 3:56 AM Subject: Re: Chuck Hamel
Chuck left several messages on my work phone over the weekend.
In the
last one, he said that the Governor had called him and has designated staff to receive his future calls. He sounded quite happy.
Because of the DC relevance, I will stay in touch with him as well.
Please note that my email address has changed. My new email address is jwkatz@alaskadc.org. Thank you .
>>> On 2/23/2007 at 8:23 pm, in message <00af01c7 57b2$5a9cd010$0 90111ac@GOVEXECJ014 8134>, Kari Spencer 1
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<kari_spencer@gov.state.ak.us> wrote:
Chuck Hamel has been calling nonstop to try and get an appointment with you while you are in DC. He says he has important FBI information about corruption at Prudhoe Bay that you need to know about. both Joe Balash and Meg Stapleton to call him. I have asked
John Bitney recommends John
you do not talk to him directly, that one of your staff should.
wants somebody from the staff to find out what he's calling about so he doesn't spring something on you. He knows you are in DC for NGA so he
may try to run into you somewhere, he is very adamant about talking directly to you.
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From: Sent: To: Subject: Meghan Stapleton [meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us] Monday, February 26, 2007 4:30 PM 'Sarah Palin'; Rutherford; Marty K (DNR); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Bitney; John W (LAA); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV) RE: Statement of FERC Chairman Joseph T. Kelliher
Exactly. John Katz thought that could have been emphasized more in the statement below and so I wanted to make sure Steve understood that.
Original Message From: Sarah Palin [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, February 26, 2007 4:27 PM To: meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us; marty_rutherford@dnr.state.ak.us; mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us; joe_balash@gov.state.ak.us; j ohn_bitney@gov.state.ak.us; sharon_leighow@gov.state.ak.us Subject: RE: Statement of FERC Chairman Joseph T. Kelliher
Fere did tell us the AGIA is the best propsal to get a project
Sarah Palin
Original Message From: "Meghan Stapleton"<meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us>
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com; "'Michael Tibbies'"<mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us>; "'John Katz'"<jwkatz@ALASKADC.org>; "'Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)'"<sharon_leighow@gov.state.ak,us> Cc: meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us Sent: 2/26/07 2:48 PM Subject: FW: Statement of FERC Chairman Joseph T. Kelliher
Just sent a clarifying message to Steve so that the translation isn't lost that this is the best proposal. Thanks.
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From: Meghan Stapleton [mailto:meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us] Sent: Monday, February 26, 2007 2:47 PM To: 'Steve MacDonald' Cc: meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us Subject: RE: Statement of FERC Chairman Joseph T. Kelliher
Good. It was a great meeting and an opportunity for the Governor to talk about the AGIA and to lay down her plans for the gasline. She emphasized
that Alaska knows a natural gas pipeline is not only in the state's best interest, but in the nation's best interest as well. This was the first opportunity for Chairman Kelliher and Governor Palin to meet and discuss the AGIA. As you can see from the quote below, the Chairman believes that the Governor's proposal seems to be the best one to proceed and we're looking forward to working with FERC to bring Alaska's gas to market.
Just so that you know. FERC does not officially endorse any one plan. It didn't with Murkowski's and won't for Palin's, but the strong words are very encouraging.
We look forward to rolling out the AGIA Friday morning.
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From: Steve MacDonald [mailto:stevera@ktuu.com] Sent: Monday, February 26, 2007 2:40 PM To: Meghan Stapleton Subject: Re: Statement of FERC Chairman Joseph T. Kelliher
Thanks Meg. We got News Channel to hook up with Sara this morning. I guess it was before she went into the meeting.... but it was great that they made contact.
Steve
Original Message
From: Meghan Stapleton <mailto:meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us>
To: smacdonald@ktuu.com ; jmoore@ktuu.com
Cc: meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us
Sent: Monday, February 26, 2007 1:08 PM
Subject: FW: Statement of FERC Chairman Joseph T. Kelliher
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Just making sure that you saw - FERC just forwarded to me.
Thanks!
Meg
From: Bryan Lee [mailto:Bryan.Lee@ferc.gov] Sent: Monday, February 26, 2007 12:59 PM To: meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us Subject: FW: Statement of FERC Chairman Joseph T. Kelliher
Original Message From: Bryan Lee Sent: Monday, February 26, 2007 4:58 PM To: 'cclark@aksuperstation.com'; 'tyler.rhodes@alaskajournal.com'; 'afeidt@aprn.org1; 'duncan@aprn.org'; 'joel@aprn.org'; 'totten@aprn.org'
1
tony.bickert@alaskastar.com';
info@anchoragechamber.org';
'acorley@adn.com'; 'rmauer@adn.com1; 'wloy@adn.com'; 'mvolz@ap.org'; 'editor@capweek.com'; 'editor@newsminer.com'; 'sbishop@newsminer.com';

1
Stephanie.kirchgaessner@ft.com'; 'sharice@tvtv.com';
'editor@frontiersman.com'; 'editor@juneauempire.com'; 'news@kmbq.com'; 'news@ktoo.org'; 'news_desk@ktuu.com'; 'roseragsdale@bellsouth.net';

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mel@tvtv.com';
'sid@radio-fairbanks.com';
'steve@alaskabroadcastmedia.com'; 'yj rosen@ak.net'; 'RDillon@energyintel.com' Subject: Statement of FERC Chairman Joseph T. Kelliher
Statement of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Chairman Joseph T. 4
Kelliher:
"Today I met with Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin.
We talked about her efforts on
the Alaska natural gas pipeline, which I believe represent the best hope for building a pipeline to bring Alaska's vast natural gas resources to the energy-consuming lower 48 states. The Commission looks forward to her
efforts on the Alaska gasline being successful and we stand ready to help to the extent we can."
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From: Sent: To: Subject: Sarah Palin [gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Monday, February 26, 2007 4:27 PM Stapleton; Meghan N (GOV); Rutherford; Martha K (DNR); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Bitney; John W (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV) RE: Statement of FERC Chairman Joseph T. Kelliher
Fere did tell us the AGIA is the best propsal to get a project
Sarah Palin
Original Message From: "Meghan Stapleton"<meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us> To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com; "'Michael Tibbies 1"<mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us>; "'John Katz1"<jwkatz@ALASKADC.org>; "'Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)'"<sharon_leighow@gov.state.ak.us> Cc: meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us Sent: 2/26/07 2:48 PM Subject: FW: Statement of FERC Chairman Joseph T. Kelliher
Just sent a clarifying message to Steve so that the translation isn't lost that this is the best proposal. Thanks.
From: Meghan Stapleton [mailto:meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us] Sent: Monday, February 26, 2007 2:47 PM To: 'Steve MacDonald' Cc: meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us Subject: RE: Statement of FERC Chairman Joseph T. Kelliher
Good. It was a great meeting and an opportunity for the Governor to talk about the AGIA and to lay down her plans for the gasline. 1 She emphasized
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that Alaska knows a natural gas pipeline is not only in the state's best interest, but in the nation's best interest as well. This was the first opportunity for Chairman Kelliher and Governor Palin to meet and discuss the AGIA. As you can see from the quote below, the Chairman believes that the Governor's proposal seems to be the best one to proceed and we're looking forward to working with FERC to bring Alaska's gas to market.
Just so that you know. FERC does not officially endorse any one plan. It didn't with Murkowski1s and won't for Palin's, but the strong words are very encouraging.
We look forward to rolling out the AGIA Friday morning.
From: Steve MacDonald [mailto:stevem@ktuu.com] Sent: Monday, February 26, 2007 2:40 PM To: Meghan Stapleton Subject: Re: Statement of FERC Chairman Joseph T. Kelliher
Thanks Meg. We got News Channel to hook up with Sara this morning. I guess
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it was before she went into the meeting....but it was great that they made contact.
Steve
Original Message
From: Meghan Stapleton <mailto:meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us>
To: smacdonald@ktuu.com ; jmoore@ktuu.com
Cc: meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us
Sent: Monday, February 26, 2007 1:08 PM
Subject: FW: Statement of FERC Chairman Joseph T. Kelliher
Just making sure that you saw - FERC just forwarded to me.
Thanks!
Meg
From: Bryan Lee [mailto:Bryan.Lee@ferc.gov]
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Sent: Monday, February 26, 2007 12:59 PM To: meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us Subject: FW: Statement of FERC Chairman Joseph T. Kelliher
Original Message From: Bryan Lee Sent: Monday, February 26, 2007 4:58 PM To: 'cclark@aksuperstation.com'; 'tyler.rhodes@alaskajournal.com'; 'afeidt@aprn.org'; 'duncan@aprn.org'; 'joel@aprn.org'; 'totten@aprn.org';
1
tony.bickert@alaskastar.com'; 'info@anchoragechamber.org';
'acorley@adn.com'; 'rmauer@adn.com'; 'wloy@adn.com'; 'mvolz@ap.org'; 'editor@capweek.com'; 'editor@newsminer.com'; 'sbishop@newsminer.com';

1
Stephanie.kirchgaessner@ft.com'; 'sharice@tvtv.com1;
'editor@frontiersman.com'; 'editor@juneauempire.com'; 'news@kmbq.com'; 'news@ktoo.org'; 'news_desk@ktuu.com'; 'mel@tvtv.com'; 'roseragsdale@bellsouth.net'; 'sid@radio-fairbanks.com';
'steve@alaskabroadcastmedia.com'; 'yj rosen@ak.net' ; 'RDillon@energyintel.com' Subject: Statement of FERC Chairman Joseph T. Kelliher
Statement of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Chairman Joseph T. Kelliher:
"Today I met with Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin.
We talked about her efforts on
the Alaska natural gas pipeline, which I believe represent the best hope for building a pipeline to bring Alaska's vast natural gas resources to the energy-consuming lower 48 states. The Commission looks forward to her
efforts on the Alaska gasline being successful and we stand ready to help to the extent we can."
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Meghan Stapleton [meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us] Tuesday, February 27, 2007 1:00 PM 'Denby Lloyd1 'Sharon Leighow'; 'Sarah Palin'; mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us; 'Mike Nizich'; 'John Bitney"
Subject: RE: IntraFish interview request with the governor I did laugh at the family salmon farm... Good to know. We'll probably try to work on something for later next week as we quickly approach Day 100. Thanks,
Meghan N. Stapleton Communications Director Office of Governor Sarah Palin 907.269.7450 o 907,269,7463 f 907.321.4975 c
From: Denby Lloyd [mailto:denby_lloyd@fishgame.state.ak.us] Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2007 12:57 PM To: 'Meghan Stapleton' Cc: 'Sharon Leighow'; 'Sarah Palin'; mike_tibbles@gov,state.ak.us; 'Mike Nizich'; 'John Bitney' Subject: RE: IntraFish interview request with the governor Meghan: I'm available just about any time you need, in person or by phone if necessary. As for this particular IntraFish correspondent, he is blowing his own horn a bit; plus, you have to wonder about a guy who thinks that the Governor of Alaska has a family salmon farm... Let me know, DL.
Denby S. Lloyd Commissioner Alaska Department of Fish and Game P.O. Box 115526 Juneau. AK 99811-5526 907-465-4719
From: Meghan Stapleton [mailto:meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us] Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2007 11:31 AM To: 'Sarah Palin'; denby_lloyd@fishgame.state.ak.us; mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us Cc: 'Sharon Leighow'; meghan_stapleton@gov,state.ak.us Subject: FW: IntraFish interview request with the governor Will there be time for all of you to sit down and discuss fish policy? We have numerous requests like this one and we need to start working through them. Please tell me what's possible and if the request below is as well.
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Thanks, Meg
Meghan N. Stapleton Communications Director Office of Governor Sarah Palin 907.269.7450 o 907.269.7463 f 907.321.4975 c
From: Ben DiPietro [mailto:ben.dipietro@intrafish.com] Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2007 11:26 AM To: meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us Cc: sharon_busch@gov.state.sk.us Subject: IntraFish interview request with the governor Hello Meghan, I spoke with Sharon on the phone on Friday and she suggested I e-mail you this request to interview Gov. Palin by telephone sometime in the next two weeks. As you know, IntraFish is the leading source of information for the world's seafood industry and there is a lot of interest and curiosity from people in our community about what the governor's vision is for the Alaska seafood sector, what goals she has for the industry and how she plans to make her vision a reality. As we did with Gov. Murkowski (his interview appeared in our February 2005 issue), we propose a straight question-and-answer format where the governor's responses are recorded and transcribed verbatim, with some minimal editing possible to fit the story into whatever it's assigned space will be in the April issue. We have an Alaska Focus section running in the paper that month, and her comments would be the centerpiece of the section. While I won't provide a list of questions beforehand, I will be happy to provide a guideline of sorts so she could be prepared to speak on the particular topics I would like to address. The interview should last about 20 minutes to a half hour. I would need to have it completed before the end of business on Friday, March 9, as I am off to Boston then for the big seafood show, and will have to prepare the paper for production upon my return. We also would request some photos of the governor, especially any that show her at her family's salmon farm, or in some seafood-related capacity if possible. I am in the office each day from 5:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., so feel free to call or e-mail with any questions. I would like to finalize an interview time by the end of this week and conduct the interview next week, the earlier in the week the better. Thank you for your time and I look forward to working with you on this. Cheers, Ben DiPietro North American Online Editor IntraFish Media 701 Dexter Ave. North, Suite 410 Seattle, WA 98109 206-282-3474 ext. 23 Fax: 206-282-3470
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Meghan Stapleton [meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us] Tuesday, February 27, 2007 11:31 AM 'Sarah Palin'; denby_lloyd@fishgame.state.ak.us; mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us 'Sharon Leighow'; meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us
Subject: FW: IntraFish interview request with the governor Will there be time for all of you to sit down and discuss fish policy? We have numerous requests like this one and we need to start working through them. Please tell me what's possible and if the request below is as well. Thanks, Meg
Meghan N. Stapleton Communications Director Office of Governor Sarah Palin 907.269.7450 o 907.269.7463 f 907.321.4975 C
From: Ben DiPietro [mailto:ben.dipietro@intrafish.com] Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2007 11:26 AM To: meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us Cc: sharon_busch@gov.state.sk.us Subject: IntraFish interview request with the governor Hello Meghan, I spoke with Sharon on the phone on Friday and she suggested I e-mail you this request to interview Gov. Palin by telephone sometime in the next two weeks. As you know, IntraFish is the leading source of information for the world's seafood industry and there is a lot of interest and curiosity from people in our community about what the governor's vision is for the Alaska seafood sector, what goals she has for the industry and how she plans to make her vision a reality. As we did with Gov. Murkowski (his interview appeared in our February 2005 issue), we propose a straight question-and-answer format where the governor's responses are recorded and transcribed verbatim, with some minimal editing possible to fit the story into whatever it's assigned space will be in the April issue. We have an Alaska Focus section running in the paper that month, and her comments would be the centerpiece of the section. While I won't provide a list of questions beforehand, I will be happy to provide a guideline of sorts so she could be prepared to speak on the particular topics I would like to address. The interview should last about 20 minutes to a half hour. I would need to have it completed before the end of business on Friday, March 9, as I am off to Boston then for the big seafood show, and will have to prepare the paper for production upon my return. We also would request some photos of the governor, especially any that show her at her family's salmon farm, or in some seafood-related capacity if possible. I am in the office each day from 5:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., so feel free to call or e-mail with any questions. I would like to finalize an interview time by the end of this week and conduct the interview next week, the earlier in the week the better. Thank you for your time and I look forward to working with you on this.
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Cheers, Ben DiPietro North American Online Editor IntraFish Media 701 Dexter Ave. North, Suite 410 Seattle, WA 98109 206-282-3474 ext. 23 Fax: 206-282-3470
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From: Sent: To: Subject: Mike Tibbies [mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us] Tuesday, February 27, 2007 7:00 PM Sarah Palin V
Mike - Received a call from Commissioner von Scheben this a.m. He wanted you to know the good news for DOT. The Concrete Tech contract for $11 Million can be settled for only Privileged or . Russ has verified this with the Dept. of Law. Unless we hear from you otherwise we are going to let them go ahead with it and the paperwork should be done by this Friday.
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From: Sent: To: Subject: Sounds good-thanks ! Sarah Palin [gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Tuesday, February 27, 2007 6:05 PM Frye; Ivy J (GOV); Michael A Tibbies; John W Bitney RE: AWIB
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Original Message From: "Ivy Frye"<ivy_frye@gov.state.ak.us> To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com Sent: 2/27/07 3:45 PM Subject: AWIB
Governor Palin,
AK Workforce Investment Board is a 23-26 member board that currently has 20 members.
Cynthia Erickson has been placed on the AK Workforce Investment Board and Chris Hayes was removed; however, Cynthia does not replace Chris Hayes because Chris Hayes1 seat is restricted to a person that has earned a GED or works in adult basic education (ABE). ABE is a federal requirement.
Commissioner Bishop and Tara jollie recommend Privileged or Personal Material Redacte Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Thank you for your time,
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From: Sent: To: Kari Spencer [kari_spencer@gov.state.ak.us] Tuesday, February 27, 2007 4:35 PM Sarah Palin; govpalin@gov.state.ak.us
Subject: RE: PFC Cleveland Funeral Hi Governor. Just to let you know there is a funeral tomorrow (Wednesday) for an Alaskan soldier, PFC Cleveland. The Lt. Governor will be representing you. I hope you are having great meetings and get to have a little fun, too, in D.C. Kari. Kari Spencer Governor's Scheduler 907-465-3986 phone; 907-465-3889 fax From: Kelly Clifton [mailto:kelly_clifton@gov.state.ak.us] Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2007 3:45 PM To: 'Kari Spencer'; 'Mike Nizich' Cc: 'Kris Perry' Subject: RE: PFC Cleveland Funeral Kari, The Lt. Governor is scheduled to represent the Governor by presenting a State flag and a letter signed by her to both the father and mother of Pfc. Cleveland. Please let me know if you need more information on this.
From: Kari Spencer [mailto:kari_spencer@gov.state.ak.us] Sent: Tuesday, Februar/ 27, 2007 3:42 PM To: 'Mike Nizich' Cc: 'Kris Perry'; 'Kelly Clifton' Subject: PFC Cleveland Funeral Mike, you gave me notice today that there will be a funeral at Anchorage Baptist Temple on Feb 28 at 11:00am. General Kaktus will present the flag to the family. Do you know if anyone will be there to represent the Governor (Lt. Gov; Kris Perry; or Craig Campbell)? Kari Spencer Governor's Scheduler 907-465-3986 phone; 907-465-3889 fax
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Michelle Fabrello [michelle_fabrello@gov.state.ak.us] Wednesday, February 28, 2007 4:43 PM Spencer; Kari L (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Todd Palin'; 'Sarah Palin' Stepovich; Melissa M (GOV)
Subject: RE: Commissioner Bishop's father in-law I'll do a condolence letter for the Governor to sign.
From: Kari Spencer [mailto:kari_spencer@gov.state.ak.us] Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2007 4:40 PM To: 'Kris Perry'; 'Michelle Fabrello'; Todd Palin; 'Sarah Palin' Cc: 'Melissa M. Stepovich ' Subject: FW: Commissioner Bishop's father in-law The attached obituary is Click Bishop's father-in-law and Melissa Stepovich sent flowers from the Governor and First Gentleman. Thanks Melissa! Kari. Kari Spencer Governor's Scheduler 907-465-3986 phone; 907-465-3889 fax From: Melissa M. Stepovich [mailto:melissa_stepovich@gov.state.ak.us] Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2007 4:10 PM To: Kari L Spencer; Michelle A Fabrello Subject: Commissioner Bishop's father in-law
William T. Taylor
William Thomas Taylor, 77, passed away at home into the arms of Jesus on Friday, Feb. 23, 2007. Bill was born in Kinston, N.C. on Oct. 1, 1929, to Kate Smith Taylor and Guy Taylor. Growing up in tough times without a father, he learned to fish and hunt to help feed his family. Bill's mother gave permission for him to join the Army at 17 to serve in the 82nd Airborne Paratrooper Division. After basic, he switched places with another soldier once he learned that every other person was being sent to Japan, so he could come to Alaska in a combat rifle team. Alaska was not as sweet as he thought it would be and he had his mother write the territorial governor to get him out of here. But it didn't take long for him to take a liking to Alaska. When he was discharged in 1949 in Montana, he used his $600 separation check to return to Alaska. Bill loved Alaska and its people. In the early days, Bill used a dog team as transportation around Fairbanks. He worked at the base power plant, as a cab owner-operator, fought forest fires, delivered coal for Johnny's Express, and joined Teamsters Local 959 around 1959. He worked for Green Construction Co. for many years and retired from the Teamsters in 1978.
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Bill's passion was his family, but his other loves were fishing and dog mushing on the Yukon and Tanana rivers. The family subsistence and commercial fished in Rampart and Manley Hot Springs. Eventually they built a fish processing plant in Manley Hot Springs, Yutana Fisheries. In the 1960s Bill put together a team for sprint racing. He won many races but was proudest of winning the Open North American in Fairbanks in 1968. Bill died on the opening day of the Anchorage Fur Rendezvous. His son, Ricky, was to compete in that race for the first time. Bill was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Ann Evans Taylor; siblings, Edward, Frank, Rosa and Fred; and sons, Billy and Jimmy. He is survived by his children from his first wife, Edna: Donna El-Amin of Anchorage, Linda Taylor of Houston, Texas, and Michael Paquette of Fairbanks; his daughter, Doris Marie Lee of New Bern, N.C., his children with wife Ann, all of Fairbanks, Darlene and Click Bishop, Greg and Monica Taylor, Ricky Taylor and Sandra Taylor; mother of two grandchildren, Karen Shafford; grandchildren, Stephanie, James, Ashley, Candace, Cassandra, Cleveland, Todd and Aaron Gates, Lori Bishop and Paul Brinkman, Lisa Bishop, Marina, Alex, Hanna, Brooke and Christian; great-grandchildren, Taylor, Kadence and Isaiah; siblings, Guy Taylor of Kinston and Susie Harper of Nashville, N.C.; sister-in-law, Doris Taylor of Kinston; and sisters and brother-in-law, Ethel and Richard Smith, Paula Evans, and Elaine Long, all of Fairbanks. Visitation will be at David Salmon Tribal Hall on Thursday, March 1, at noon. A memorial service will follow at 1 p.m. A potluck at the hall will start at 5:30 p.m. Please bring memories to share. Arrangements were by Fairbanks Funeral Home and Crematory.
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Martha K Rutherford [marty_rutherford@dnr.state.ak.us] Wednesday, February 28, 2007 6:14 AM Sarah Palin; Anders; Bruce F (DNR) Stapleton; Meghan N (GOV); Balash; Joseph R (GOV)
Subject: Re: RE: Compass #4
Governor, Some additional information. The AGIA bill gives the Commissioners the discretion to set the time for response to the RFA. However, the AGIA timeline the gasline team agreed to, in order to have a 2008 field season, only allows 3 months for response to the RFP. And this is the information that we've been providing here in Washington DC. Furthermore, in our discussions with potential project applicants, they have supported 3 months as an adequate timeframe. Marty R Original Message From: Martha K Rutherford <marty_rutherford@dnr. state.ak.us> Date: Wednesday, February 28, 2007 9:36 am Subject: Re: RE: Compass #4 To: Sarah Palin <gov.sarah@yahoo.com> Cc: bruce_anders@dnr.state.ak.us > Governor, Yes, 3 mos for applicants to respond to the state RFP. > Marty
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Original Message From: Sarah Palin <gov.sarah@yahoo.com> Date: Wednesday, February 28, 2007 8:47 am Subject: RE: Compass #4 To: bruce_anders@dnr.state.ak.us, gov.sarah@yahoo.com, meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us Cc: marty_rutherford@dnr.state.ak.us, tom_irwin@dnr.state.ak.us, patrick_galvin@revenue.state.ak.us
> > Marty- we decided on 3 mos, not 6, fot the RFA resonse time, > right? > > Sarah Palin
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>> Original Message > > From: "Bruce F Anders"<bruce_anders@dnr.state.ak.us> > > To: "Sarah Palin"<gov.sarah@yahoo.com>; "Meg > > Staplcton"<meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us>Cc: "Marty > > Rutherford"<marty_rutherford@dnr.state.ak.us>; "Tom > > Irwin"<tom_irwin@dnr.state.ak.us>; "Pat > > Galvin"<patrick_galvin@revenue.state.ak.us>Sent: 2/27/07 11:23 > PM > > Subject: Compass #4
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Attached is the Compass #4. The topic is the timeline. I wanted desperately to work in the Kelliher quote in this final preintroductionCompass; I hope I accomplished that in a manner that does not sound forced.
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> > Hopefully it is serendipity the piece weighs in at precisely > > 675 words.
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> > Safe travels home, > > Bruce

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From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Governor: Please be aware that the $300 million was not specifically set aside by the Legislature for gasline investment. The Legislature set the money aside as John Bitney [john_bitney@gov.state.ak.us] Wednesday, February 28, 2007 9:45 PM 'Sarah Palin' Clark; Christopher G (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Rutherford; Marty K (DNR); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Nizich; Michael A (GOV); Rehfeld; Karen J (GOV); Stapleton; Meghan N (GOV) RE: RE: KINY: Palin gas line proposal calls for one-half billion dollar capital outlay
a savings account for capital expenditures... and they don't necessarily take it for granted that this money HAS TO be used towards gasline investments.
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Thanks John
Original Message From: Meghan N Stapleton [mailto:meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us] Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2007 9:20 PM To: Sarah Palin Cc: christopher_clark@gov.state.ak.us; sharon_leighow@gov.state.ak.us; sharon_busch@gov.state.ak.us; j oe_balash@gov.state.ak.us; melanie_lesh@dnr.state.ak.us; marty_rutherford@dnr.state.ak.us; mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us; mike_nizich@gov.state.ak.us Subject: Re: RE: KINY: Palin gas line proposal calls for one-half billion dollar capital outlay john_bitney@gov.state.ak.us;
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By the way, Steve Quinn did pick up on the fact and he clarified it with me right after the press conference. Should be in tomorrow's papers...
Original Message From: Sarah Palin <gov.sarah@yahoo.com> Date: Wednesday, February 28, 2007 7:13 pm Subject: RE: KINY: Palin gas line proposal calls for one-half billion dollar capital outlay To: christopher_clark@gov.state.ak.us, meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us, sharon_busch@gov.state.ak.us Cc: joe_balash@gov.state.ak.us, melanie_lesh@dnr.state.ak.us, marty_rutherford@dnr.state.ak.us, mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us, john_bitney@gov.state.ak.us, mike_nizich@gov.state.ak.us sharon_leighow@gov.state.ak.us,
> We MUST, must remind that $3 0 0g has already been set aside by > legislature for this - and we'll recoup contribution via lower > tarrif rts down the rd after contributing this amt. > the headlines are all about the $500g contribution. Amazing that
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> From: "Christopher Clark"<christopher_clark@gov.state.ak.us> > To: "'Meghan N Stapleton'"<meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us>; > "'Sharon Leighow'"<sharon_leighow@gov.state.ak.us>; "'Sharon > Busch'"<sharon_busch@gov.state.ak.us>Cc: "'Joe > Balash1"<joe_balash@gov.state.ak.us>; "'Melanie > Lesh'"<melanie_lesh@dnr.state.ak.us>; "'Marty > Rutherford'"<marty_rutherford@dnr.state.ak.us>; "'Michael > Tibbies'"<mike_tibbles@gov.state,ak.us>Sent: 2/28/07 1:18 PM > Subject: KINY: Palin gas line proposal calls for one-half billion
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Hats off for this morning's 7:00 a.m. press availability!
Pete Carran of KINY had the story on the air first, of course. And when Pete has something, KENI has it soon thereafter.
(APRN had good coverage of the Governor and Marty in D.C. last night and the night before last.)
To hear Pete's story, along with good quotes from the Governor and Marty, go here: http://www.kinyradio.com/newsof.html
To read his print version, see below (from http://www.kinyradio.com/juneaunews/latest_juneau_news.html)
Wednesday, February 28,
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Palin gas line proposal calls for one-half billion dollar capital outlayGovernor Palin conducted a press conference in Washington, D. C. this morning where she is outlining her gas pipeline proposal for members of Congress and federal authorities.
The Governor says her Alaska Gasline Inducement Act will call for the state to make an initial capital outlay.
The total capital risk is estimated at a billion dollars.
Palin's Natural Gas Line Team leader, Deputy Natural Resources CommissionerMarty Rutherford says the state will share that expense evenly with a $500 Million outlay.
She says that will go toward the cost of obtaining a certificate from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
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Palin is scheduled to introduce her bill for the Legislature's considerationFriday.
Developers will be asked to have their proposals ready by October The goal is to select a proposal and submit a package for the Legislature' consideration by the end of January 2008 and to begin field work by that summer.
Prior to selecting a project, the process calls for a SO day public comment period.
Under her measure, applicants must provide for a minimum of five gas take off points in Alaska, commit to a local project headquarters in Alaska, and pledge to expand the pipeline project when new gas is available.
Inducements for prospective gas line developers include lower tariffs and relaxed leasing laws.
Palin is scheduled to return from Washington D. C. tomorrow. (Thursday)
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Meghan N Stapleton [meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us] Wednesday, February 28, 2007 9:20 PM Sarah Palin Clark; Christopher G (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Busch; Sharon K (DOL); Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Lesh; Melanie G (DNR); Rutherford; Marty K (DNR); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Bitney; John W (LAA); Nizich; Michael A (GOV) Re: RE: KINY: Palin gas line proposal calls for one-half billion dollar capital outlay
Original Message From: Sarah Palin <gov.sarah@yahoo.com> Date: Wednesday, February 28, 2007 7:13 pm Subject: RE: KINY: Palin gas line proposal calls for one-half billion dollar capital outlay To: christopher_clark@gov.state.ak.us, meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us, sharon_busch@gov.state.ak.us Cc: joe_balash@gov.state.ak.us, melanie_lesh@dnr.state.ak.us, marty_rutherford@dnr.state.ak.us, mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us, sharon_leighow@gov.state.ak.us,
john_bitney@gov.state.ak.us, mike_nizich@gov.state.ak.us
> We MUST, must remind that $300g has already been set aside by > legislature for this - and we'll recoup contribution via lower > tarrif rts down the rd after contributing this amt. > the headlines are all about the $500g contribution. Amazing that
> Sarah Palin
> > From: > To:
Original Message "Christopher Clark"<christopher_clark@gov.state.ak.us>
"'Meghan N Stapleton'"<meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us>; "'Sharon
> "'Sharon Leighow'"<sharon_leighow@gov.state.ak.us>;
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Busch'"<sharon_busch@gov.state.ak.us>Cc: "'Joe Balash1"<joe_balash@gov.state.ak.us>; "'Melanie Lesh'"<melanie_lesh@dnr.state.ak.us>; "'MartyRutherford' "<marty_rutherford@dnr.state.ak.us>; "'Michael Tibbies'"<mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us>Sent: 2/28/07 1:18 PM Subject: KINY: Palin gas line proposal calls for one-half billion dollar capital outlay
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Palin's Natural Gas Line Team leader. Deputy Natural Resources CommissionerMarty Rutherford says the state will share that
expense evenly with a $50 0 Million outlay.
Developers will be asked to have their proposals ready by October. The goal is to select a proposal and submit a package for the Legislature's consideration by the end of January 2008 and to begin field work by that summer.
Prior to selecting a project, the process calls for a 60 day public comment period.
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Meghan N Stapleton [meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us] Wednesday, February 28, 2007 9:19 PM Sarah Palin Clark; Christopher G (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Busch; Sharon K (DOL); Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Lesh; Melanie G (DNR); Rutherford; Marty K (DNR); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Bitney; John W (LAA); Nizich; Michael A (GOV) Re: RE: KINY: Palin gas line proposal calls for one-half billion dollar capital outlay
It's the headline because it's the easiest thing to capture and for the public to understand within the news today - and it was one of the new elements revealed to the media. In our next Compass, I also point out that the minimal contribution was $13b for the old proposal that didn't guarantee a permit much less a line.
Original Message From: Sarah Palin <gov.sarah@yahoo.com> Date: Wednesday, February 28, 2007 7:13 pm Subject: RE: KINY: Palin gas line proposal calls for one-half billion dollar capital outlay To: christopher_clark@gov.state.ak.us, meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us, sharon_busch@gov.state.ak.us Cc: joe_balash@gov.state.ak.us, melanie_lesh@dnr.state.ak.us, marty_rutherford@dnr.state.ak.us, mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us, j ohn_bitney@gov.state.ak.us, mike_nizich@gov.state.ak.us sharon_leighow@gov.state.ak.us,
> We MUST, must remind that $300g has already been set aside by > legislature for this - and we'll recoup contribution via lower > tarrif rts down the rd after contributing this amt. > the headlines are all about the $500g contribution. Amazing that
> Sarah Palin
> > From:
Original Message "Christopher Clark"<christopher_clark@gov.state.ak.us>
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Palin's Natural Gas Line Team leader, Deputy Natural Resources CommissionerMarty Rutherford says the state will share that expense evenly with a $500 Million outlay.
Developers will be asked to have their proposals ready by October The goal is to select a proposal and submit a package for the Legislature1 consideration by the end of January 2008 and to begin field work by that summer.
Palin is scheduled to return from Washington D. C. tomorrow. 4
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From: Sent: To: Subject: Sarah Palin [gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Wednesday, February 28, 2007 7:13 PM karen_rehfeld@gov.state.ak.us; Kreitzer; Annette (Dept. of Admin); SR_Parnell@gov.state, ak.us FW: KINY: Palin gas line proposal calls for one-half billion dollar capital outlay
Sarah Palin
Original Message Subject: FW: KINY: Palin gas line proposal calls for one-half billion dollar capital outlay-
Sarah Palin
Original Message Subject: RE: KINY: Palin gas line proposal calls for one-half billion dollar capital outlay
We MUST, must remind that $300g has already been set aside by legislature for this - and we'll recoup contribution via lower tarrif rts down the rd after contributing this amt. Amazing that the headlines are all about the $500g contribution.
Sarah Palin
Original Message From: "Christopher Clark"<christopher_clark@gov.state.ak.us>
To: "'Meghan N Stapleton'"<meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us>; "'Sharon Leighow'"<sharon_leighow@gov.state.ak.us>; "1 Sharon Busch'"<sharon_busch@gov.state.ak.us> Cc: "'Joe Balash'"<joe_balash@gov.state.ak.us>; "'Melanie Lesh'"<melanie_lesh@dnr.state.ak.us>; "'Marty Rutherford'"<marty_rutherford@dnr.state.ak.us>; "'Michael Tibbies1"<mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us> Sent: 2/28/07 1:18 PM Subject: KINY: Palin gas line proposal calls for one-half billion dollar capital outlay
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Palin gas line proposal calls for one-half billion dollar capital outlay Governor Palin conducted a press conference in Washington, D. C. this morning where she is outlining her gas pipeline proposal for members of Congress and federal authorities.
Palin's Natural Gas Line Team leader, Deputy Natural Resources Commissioner Marty Rutherford says the state will share that expense evenly with a $500 Million outlay.
Palin is scheduled to introduce her bill for the Legislature's consideration Friday.
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From: Sent: To: Subject: Sarah Palin [gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Wednesday, February 28, 2007 7:13 PM Rutherford; Martha K (DNR) Larry
Let me know if you touch base w/Persily. Revenue / budget / pers/ters repairer... Trying to think of best fit.
Thnx for everything
this wk marty... You're
awesome .
Sarah Palin
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From Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Sarah Palin [gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Wednesday, February 28, 2007 11:56 AM Patrick S Galvin; gov.sarah@yahoo.com Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Rutherford; Marty K (DNR) RE: PPT Payments
Sounds good guys - and legislators will want to be in the loop on this. Thanks much
Sarah Palin
Original Message From: "Patrick Galvin"<patrick_galvin@revenue.state.ak.us> To: "Palin, Sarah"<gov.sarah@yahoo.com> Cc: "Tom Irwin"<tom_irwin@dnr.state.ak.us>; "Marty Rutherford"<martyr@dnr.state.ak,us> Sent: 2/27/07 10:39 PM Subject: PPT Payments
Governor,
The bulk of the first month's payments under PPT (those for January production) have been received, and are about 4% higher than we had predicted. This means that our PPT models may prove to be fairly accurate, and slightly conservative, which is good.
The real test will be in a month when the companies have to make their "true-up" payment on production from April - December 2006. This is the payment on the difference between what they already paid (based on ELF) and what they now owe under PPT. We're counting on payments totalling almost $1B, so it's important our models are close to reality. So far, so good. I'll keep you posted.
-Pat
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Kari Spencer [kari_spencer@gov.state.ak.us] Wednesday, February 28, 2007 8:59 AM Sarah Palin; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)' Joe Balash Elin Miller Meeting Request
Governor, is it okay for me to proceed with this request? Elin Miller has been trying for awhile to get in for an introductory meeting with you. You are scheduled to be in Juneau March 19 and 20. Thanks. Kari.
Kari Spencer Governor's Scheduler
907-465-3986 phone; 907-465-3889 fax
Original Message From: Fisher.Kenneth@epamail.epa.gov [mailto:Fisher.Kenneth@epamail.epa.gov] Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2007 8:57 AM To: Kari Spencer Cc: 'Joe Balash'; Combes.Marcia@epa.gov; 'Martha Fischbach1; 'Michael Tibbies'; Schaub.John@epamail.epa.gov Subject: Meeting Request
Kari,
Elin Miller, Regional Administrator for the USEPA Region 10, would like to meet with Governor Palin, to discuss environmental priorities for the State of Alaska. Elin would like to know if Governor Palin is available
to meet with her in Juneau on Monday 19 March [after 11am] or Tuesday 20 March [before 4pm]. Please let me know if Governor Palin is available
to meet with Elin Miller on either of these dates.
Ken
Kenneth J. Fisher,
P.E.
USEPA Senior Representative to the State of Alaska P.O. Box 20370
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907-586-7658 907-586-7015 (FAX)
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From: Sent: To: Subject: Kari Spencer [kari_spencer@gov.state.ak.us] Wednesday, February 28, 2007 1:47 PM Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)'; Sarah Palin Christine Klein request
Mike, Governor, how should I proceed on this request from Christine Klein? Kari.
Original Message From: Christine [mailto: Privileged or Personal Material] Sent: Saturday, February 17, 2007 3:03 PM To: Kari Spencer Co: Michael Tibbies Subject: 10 min appointment
Kari, Hope all is going well. I'd like to set up a brief appointment with
Governor sometime in the next 2 weeks if you could squeeze in 10 minutes anytime. It's regarding serving on her team and of a personal nature.
I will be in and out of Juneau for legislative work and meetings off and on so am flexible. Once I know a time that may work I'll arrange my
schedule to match up. Thanks much and have a great week!
Christine Klein Privileged or wk/cell 345-4787 home
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From: Sent: To: Subject: Kari Spencer [kari_spencer@gov.state.ak.us] Wednesday, February 28, 2007 12:28 PM Governor Sarah Palin; Cayce; Sunny C (GOV) RE: Education
Oops! I resent it to her.
Original Message From: Governor Sarah Palin [mailto:governor@gov.state.ak.us] Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2007 11:43 AM To: 'Kari Spencer' Subject: RE: Education
Did you reply to her or just me :-)
Original Message From: Kari Spencer [mailto:kari_spencer@gov.state.ak.us] Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2007 11:34 AM To: 'Governor Sarah Palin' Cc: 'Sunny Cayce' Subject: RE: Education
Dear Ms. Okland, I have received your request to the Governor and have added it to her pending scheduling requests list. I'll let you know if this might
work after I am able to discuss it with the Governor.
Sincerely, Kari Spencer Governor's Scheduler 907-465-3986 phone; 907-465-3889 fax
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Original Message From: WebMail@gov.state.ak.us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us] Sent: Sunday, February 18, 2007 7:19 PM To: governor@gov.state.ak.us Subject: Education
Web mail from: Ms. Linda Okland address: 2702 McKenzie Dr. Anchorage AK 99517
MESSAGE: Dear Sarah,
Congratulations on your election! I knew when you were one of Howard's bosses at AOGCC that you would go far in politics, but I hardly expected to see you in the Governor's Mansion so soon.
I will be making my annual visit to Juneau with the PAX foreign exchange students March 19-22. We usually make an appointment with the Governor and/or Lt. Governor while we are at the capitol. This year I wondered if you and your family would like to try something a little different. Would your daughters be interested in hosting the group for a pizza party at the Mansion?
This year I have ten students from Indonesia(2), Malaysia, Philippines, Ghana, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Armenia, Ukraine, and Russia. These students are currently attending high school in Anchorage. They are recipients of US State Department scholarships as part of its "citizen diplomacy" initiative.
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While in Juneau we will be staying at Schaible House, The Global Connections Club at UAS is planning a dinner for the group one of the evenings. We may also make a presentation to a history class at UAS. The students will also spend one day at the capitol visiting legislators and attending a floor session. If time and weather permit, we will visit Mendenhall Glacier and the Museum. The schedule is somewhat uncertain because we have to wait and see when there will be a floor session and then work around it.
If Willow and Bristol (and Piper if she wants) are interested in meeting the students, have them e-mail me. I know the students would love to hear what it is like to be the daughter of the Governor.
Hoping to see you in Juneau,
Linda Okland Anchorage PAX coordinator 907-248-2166 leoklandSyahoo. com
leokland@yahoo.com
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Kari Spencer [kari_spencer@gov.state.ak.us] Wednesday, February 28, 2007 11:34 AM Governor Sarah Palin Cayce; Sunny C (GOV) RE: Education
Dear Ms. Okland, I have received your request to the Governor and have added it to her pending scheduling requests list. I'll let you know if this might work after I am able to discuss it with the Governor.
Sincerely, Kari Spencer Governor's Scheduler
907-465-3986 phone; 907-465-3889 fax
Original Message From: WebMail@gov.state.ak.us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us] Sent: Sunday, February 18, 2007 7:19 PM To: governorSgov.state.ak.us Subject: Education Web mail from: Ms. Linda Okland address: 2702 McKenzie Dr. Anchorage AK 99517
MESSAGE: Dear Sarah,
Congratulations on your election! I knew when you were one of Howard's bosses at AOGCC that you would go far in politics, but I hardly expected to see you in the Governor's Mansion so soon.
I will be making my annual visit to Juneau with the PAX foreign exchange students March 19-22. We usually make an appointment with the Governor and/or Lt. Governor while we are at the capitol. This year I wondered if you and your family would like to try something a little different. Would your daughters be interested in hosting the group for a pizza party at the Mansion?
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This year I have ten students from Indonesia(2), Malaysia, Philippines, Ghana, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, \ Armenia, Ukraine, and Russia. These students are currently attending high school in Anchorage. They are recipients of US State Department scholarships as part of its "citizen diplomacy" initiative.
While in Juneau we will be staying at Schaible House, The Global Connections Club at UAS is planning a dinner for the group one of the evenings. We may also make a presentation to a history class at UAS. The students will also spend one day at the capitol visiting legislators and attending a floor session. If time and weather permit, we will visit Mendenhall Glacier and the Museum. The schedule is somewhat uncertain because we have to wait and see when there will be a floor session and then work around it.
If Willow and Bristol (and Piper if she wants) are interested in meeting the students, have them e-mail me. I know the students would love to hear what it is like to be the daughter of the Governor.
Hoping to see you in Juneau,
Linda Okland Anchorage PAX coordinator 907-248-2166 leokland@yahoo.com
leokland@yahoo.com
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From: Sent: To: Cc: John Katz Owkatz@ALASKADC.org] Wednesday, February 28, 2007 1:20 PM Marty Rutherford; Governor Sarah Palin; Michael Tibbies Chip Abernathy; Meghan Stapleton
Subject: Gas pipeline/ Greenwire
Please see the attached, particularly the comments from FERC and Senator Stevens' office.
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From: Sent: To:
Kish, Dan [Dan.kish@mail.house.gov] Wednesday, February 28, 2007 12:54 PM Katz, John W (GOV); 'Chip Abernathy'
Subject: from greenwire this afternoon
2. NATURAL GAS: New Alaska pipeline plan includes $500M in state matching funds
Ben Geman, E&ENews PM senior reporter
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin (R) will offer a proposal to the state Legislature on Friday to spur development of the state's natural gas pipeline that will include $500 million in state matching fiinds for early project costs. Palin, in Washington this week to promote the plan, said today the proposal could breathe new life into long-stalled efforts to bring large North Slope natural gas reserves to markets in the lower 48 states. Palin and a top aide said their plan would allow the state to begin soliciting pipeline proposals by this summer. "We know we need to get off high center," Palin told reporters. "We need to progress this project because there are hungry markets for Alaska's natural gas." The project, once begun, will take an estimated 10 years before gas begins flowing. The governor envisions an open solicitation for proposals, in contrast to former Gov. Frank Murkowski's (R) negotiations with BP, Exxon Mobil Corp. and ConocoPhillips. Murkowski was unable to steer his proposal through the state Legislature. Palin previewed the bill and timeline she envisions today. Marty Rutherford, who heads Palin's gas pipeline team, said the state hopes to distribute a request for applications by June or July, with a threemonth response period. They envision early fieldwork beginning in the summer of 2008. "It is a tight time frame but we are pretty committed to it," Rutherford said. They also discussed a host of incentives aimed at reducing industry risks, as well requirements industry must meet in return. The plan will include up to $500 million in state matching funds to help the developers pay early costs such as design, engineering and environmental analysis work to obtain Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approval for the project. Beyond the $500 million, the bill includes other incentives for both pipeline developers and Alaska gas producers. Providing predictable royalty rates Rutherford said one of the upstream incentives would be changes to state oil and gas lease provisions to provide what Rutherford called more predictability in how royalty rates are determined. "Right now it is a rather complicated formula. We are willing to change that formula to be more certain for producers who commit their gas into this project," she said.
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The plan would also provide additional tax incentives for producers that commit to supplying gas during the first "open season," the period in which pipeline developers solicit commitments to supply gas to the
The state would provide, for 10 years, a tax credit equal to any differences between tax rates in place during the first open season and any increases imposed by the Legislature, Palin said. "We want to ensure your profitability is insured for approximately 10 years as it relates to the state production tax," she said. Another aspect of the proposal, Palin said, will be provisions aimed at ensuring the project can be expanded to allow new gas produced to be added later. She said this was needed to tap future supplies beyond 35 trillion cubic feet of reserves that producers currently hold. Palin and Rutherford also said developers will have to provide "timelines and benchmarks" for applying for federal approval and presenting budgets. Palin said the prior negotiations suffered from a lack of certainty. The state will include five gas off-take points to help provide for state energy needs. Palin said the plan would provide "a more secure United States and more robust economy for the state of Alaska and ultimately for the nation." The plan also addresses work force issues, such as steps to provide jobs to Alaskans on the massive project. Palin has been meeting federal officials and the state's congressional delegation to promote the forthcoming proposal. 'Very interesting' An aide to Sen. Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) said the senator is behind Palin and hopes the plan works. Stevens' office also provided a transcript of a brief interview Stevens gave to Alaska Public Radio yesterday, in which he called the idea of the state providing up to $500 million in up front funding "very interesting." Palin met Monday with FERC Chairman Joseph Kelliher. "We talked about her efforts on the Alaska natural gas pipeline, which I believe represent the best hope for building a pipeline to bring Alaska's vast natural gas resources to the energy-consuming lower 48 states," he said in a prepared statement after the meeting. A FERC spokeswoman cautioned that this did not represent an endorsement of Palin's plan, but that Kelliher is pleased that there is progress being made. FERC, in a report to Congress last month, expressed concern about the state's progress on the project. The report noted that over the past year the schedule has slipped considerably and that prospects of an application are more remote than a year ago. "The fresh competitive approach announced by the new governor must be successful if Alaska gas is to be part of the nation's energy supply solution anytime in the coming years," the report states. Palin said she is meeting today with Energy Secretary Samuel Bodman to discuss the plan. Bodman, in a letter to Alaska officials last year, expressed concern about the lack of progress on the project. He warned that opportunity for Alaskan gas to serve U.S. markets could be "overtaken" by liquefied natural gas imports if the Alaskan resources are not perceived as viable.
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Daniel Kish House Committee on Resources U.S. House of Representatives 1324 LHOB Washington, D.C. 20515 202 226 9722 202 225 5929 fax
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Katz, John W (GOV) [/0=S0A/0U=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=JWKATZ] Wednesday, February 28, 2007 1:37 PM Rutherford; Martha K (DNR); Palin; Sarah (GOV sponsored); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV) Chip Abernathy; Stapleton; Meghan N (GOV)
Subject: Gas pipeline/ Greenwire
Please see the attached, particularly the comments from FERC and Senator Stevens' office.
6/9/2009
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Printing, GOV (GOV sponsored)

From: Sent: To: Kish, Dan [Dan.kish@mail.house.gov] Wednesday, February 28, 2007 12:54 PM Katz, John W (GOV); 'Chip Abernathy'
Subject: from greenwire this afternoon
2. NATURAL GAS: New Alaska pipeline plan includes $500M in state matching funds
Ben Geman, E&ENews PM senior reporter
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin (R) will offer a proposal to the state Legislature on Friday to spur development of the state's natural gas pipeline that will include $500 million in state matching funds for early project costs.
//
Palin, in Washington this week to promote the plan, said today the proposal could breathe new life into long-stalled efforts to bring large North Slope natural gas reserves to markets in the lower 48 states. Palin and a top aide said their plan would allow the state to begin soliciting pipeline proposals by this summer. "We know we need to get off high center," Palin told reporters. "We need to progress this project because there are hungry markets for Alaska's natural gas." The project, once begun, will take an estimated 10 years before gas begins flowing. The governor envisions an open solicitation for proposals, in contrast to former Gov. Frank Murkowski's (R) negotiations with BP, Exxon Mobil Corp. and ConocoPhillips. Murkowski was unable to steer his proposal through the state Legislature. Palin previewed the bill and timeline she envisions today. Marty Rutherford, who heads Palin's gas pipeline team, said the state hopes to distribute a request for applications by June or July, with a threemonth response period. They envision early fieldwork beginning in the summer of 2008. "It is a tight time frame but we are pretty committed to it," Rutherford said. They also discussed a host of incentives aimed at reducing industry risks, as well requirements industry must meet in return. The plan will include up to $500 million in state matching funds to help the developers pay early costs such as design, engineering and environmental analysis work to obtain Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approval for the project. Beyond the $500 million, the bill includes other incentives for both pipeline developers and Alaska gas producers. Providing predictable royalty rates Rutherford said one of the upstream incentives would be changes to state oil and gas lease provisions to provide what Rutherford called more predictability in how royalty rates are determined. "Right now it is a rather complicated formula. We are willing to change that formula to be more certain for producers who commit their gas into this project," she said.
7/13/2009
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The plan would also provide additional tax incentives for producers that commit to supplying gas during the first "open season," the period in which pipeline developers solicit commitments to supply gas to the line. The state would provide, for 10 years, a tax credit equal to any differences between tax rates in place during the first open season and any increases imposed by the Legislature, Palin said. "We want to ensure your profitability is insured for approximately 10 years as it relates to the state production tax," she said. Another aspect of the proposal, Palin said, will be provisions aimed at ensuring the project can be expanded to allow new gas produced to be added later. She said this was needed to tap future supplies beyond 35 trillion cubic feet of reserves that producers currently hold. Palin and Rutherford also said developers will have to provide "timelines and benchmarks" for applying for federal approval and presenting budgets. Palin said the prior negotiations suffered from a lack of certainty. The state will include five gas off-take points to help provide for state energy needs. Palin said the plan would provide "a more secure United States and more robust economy for the state of Alaska and ultimately for the nation." The plan also addresses work force issues, such as steps to provide jobs to Alaskans on the massive project. Palin has been meeting federal officials and the state's congressional delegation to promote the forthcoming proposal. 'Very interesting' An aide to Sen. Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) said the senator is behind Palin and hopes the plan works. Stevens' office also provided a transcript of a brief interview Stevens gave to Alaska Public Radio yesterday, in which he called the idea of the state providing up to $500 million in up front funding "very interesting." Palin met Monday with FERC Chairman Joseph Kelliher. "We talked about her efforts on the Alaska natural gas pipeline, which I believe represent the best hope for building a pipeline to bring Alaska's vast natural gas resources to the energy-consuming lower 48 states," he said in a prepared statement after the meeting. A FERC spokeswoman cautioned that this did not represent an endorsement of Palin's plan, but that Kelliher is pleased that there is progress being made. FERC, in a report to Congress last month, expressed concern about the state's progress on the project. The report noted that over the past year the schedule has slipped considerably and that prospects of an application are more remote than a year ago. "The fresh competitive approach announced by the new governor must be successful if Alaska gas is to be part of the nation's energy supply solution anytime in the coming years," the report states. Palin said she is meeting today with Energy Secretary Samuel Bodman to discuss the plan. Bodman, in a letter to Alaska officials last year, expressed concern about the lack of progress on the project. He warned that opportunity for Alaskan gas to serve U.S. markets could be "overtaken" by liquefied natural gas imports if the Alaskan resources are not perceived as viable.
7/13/2009
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Daniel Kish House Committee on Resources U.S. House of Representatives 1324 LHOB Washington, D.C. 20515 202 226 9722 202 225 5929 fax
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From: Sent: To: Cc: John Katz [jwkatz@ALASKADC.org] Thursday, March 01, 2007 5:37 AM Ed Fogels; Tom Irwin; Denby Lloyd Chip Abernathy; Sue Aspelund; Richard Mylius; Marty Rutherford; Governor Sarah Palin; Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Nizich; Michael A (GOV); talis_colberg@law.state.ak.us
Subject: Governor's Meeting with Deputy Secretary Scarlett/Brief Summary
Below is a brief summary of the issues discussed in Governor Palin's recent meeting with Deputy Secretary of the Interior Lynn Scarlett: Natural Gas Pipeline - Marty outlined the essential components of AGIA. The Deputy Secretary was interested, but there was general recognition that Interior's authority is limited to granting a right-of-way for the gas pipeline. State's Energy Education Campaign - We outlined the major elements of our draft energy education campaign, emphasizing the message that Alaska is ready and willing to provide secure domestic supplies of oil and natural gas to the nation. There was agreement that the State and DOI should work together as specific issues arise, such as ANWR, NPR-A, and OCS development. Endangered Species Act/Polar Bears - We outlined the State's concerns with the existing database, the reliability of computer models, and possible impacts on human activity. There was discussion of climate change as a predicate for ESA listings. The Deputy Secretary was very much aware of the polar bear issue. She indicated that the USGS will work with the USFWS to assess the adequacy of data and methodology. Subsistence Use - While indicating that some progress has been made, we outlined the State's concerns with the decision making process of the Federal Subsistence Board and said that the Board has failed to meet Secretarial deadlines for reviewing and modifying its decisional processes. The Deputy Secretary said that the analysis of customary trade had been slowed by pending litigation (which DOI will be discussing further with the Justice Department), that the closure regulations are almost complete, and that the internal review of FSB procedures continues. King Cove Road - The Deputy Secretary was very familiar with this issue. We thanked her for her previous involvement. It is expected that the USFWS will support the land exchange in the event of future Congressional hearings. State and Native Land Conveyance Process - We expressed concern that final entitlements will not be fulfilled by the deadline in the 2009 legislation and that funding cuts in the President's budget will retard the process. The Deputy Secretary said that land transfers should be completed relatively soon after 2009, with surveys some time thereafter. Please let me know if you have any questions or comments.
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Please note that my email address has changed. My new email address is i wkatz@alaskadc. org. Thank you .
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Kari Spencer [kari_spencer@gov.state.ak.us] Thursday, March 01, 2007 12:21 PM Todd Palin; 'Sarah Palin' John S Stephenson; Gary R Wheeler; Stepovich; Melissa M (GOV); Cayce; Sunny C (GOV)
Subject: FW: Governor Palin Invite Hi Governor and First Gentleman, I've pasted below the letter from the Fairbanks Ice event inviting the entire Palin familyjust so you know about it. Kari.
March 1, 2007
Dear Governor Palin and Family, The family of Ice Alaska would like to invite the entire Palin family to take part in the awards ceremony of Ice Alaska. This year's theme is "The Greatest Show In Ice" and it would be the ICEing on the cake to have the children as part of the big show! The ceremony begins at 8:00pm at the Ice Park, and it would be an honor to have the Palin children participate in the handing out of the golden chisels to the winning artists'. We look forward to seeing you all at the Ice Park on Saturday, March 10! Sincerely,
Dick Brickley Ice Alaska
Kari Spencer Governor's Scheduler 907-465-3986 phone; 907-465-3889 fax From: Dick Brickley [mailto:iceart@icealaska.com] Sent: Thursday, March 01, 2007 11:29 AM To: kari_spencer@gov.state.ak.us Cc: Melissa Stepovich Subject: Governor Palin Invite Hello from Fairbanks, Alaska the ice sculpting capital of the world. Please find attached a letter inviting Governor Palin and family to participate in the 2007 awards ceremony the evening of March 10th. If you need to contact me for anything you can reach me on my cell at 907-388-6675. Thanks and have an "ice" day. Dick
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From: Sent: To: Sarah Palin [gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Thursday, March 01, 2007 3:06 AM Rehfeld; Karen J (GOV); Stapleton; Meghan N (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Nizich; Michael A (GOV); Rutherford; Martha K (DNR); Patrick S Galvin; bruceanders888 @hotmail.com; Balash; Joseph R (GOV) FW: RE: KINY: Palin gas line proposal calls for one-half billion dollar capital outlay
Subject:
Sarah Palin
Original Message Subject: RE: RE: KINY: Palin gas line proposal calls for one-half billion dollar capital outlay
Great.but that's not what I was told.
Sarah Palin
Original Message From: "John Bitney"<john_bitney@gov.state.ak,us> To: "'Sarah Palin'"<gov.sarah@yahoo.com> Cc: christopher_clark@gov.state.ak.us; sharon_leighow@gov.state.ak.us; joe_balash@gov.state.ak.us; marty_rutherford@dnr.state.ak.us; mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us; mike_nizich@gov.state.ak.us; "'Karen Rehfeld'"<karen_rehfeld@gov.state.ak.us>; "'Meghan Stapleton'"<meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us> Sent: 2/28/07 9:45 PM Subject: RE: RE: KINY: Palin gas line proposal calls for one-half billion dollar capital outlay
Governor: Please be aware that the $3 00 million was not specifically set aside by the Legislature for gasline investment. The Legislature set the money aside as
a savings account for capital expenditures... and they don't necessarily take it for granted that this money HAS TO be used towards gasline investments.
My recommendation is that we Privileged or Personal Material Redacted 1
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Thanks John
Original Message From: Meghan N Stapleton [mailto:meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us] Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2007 9:20 PM To: Sarah Palin Cc: christopher_clark@gov.state.ak.us; sharon_leighow@gov.state.ak.us; sharon_busch@gov.state.ak.us; joe_balash@gov.state.ak.us; melanie_lesh@dnr.state.ak.us; marty_rutherford@dnr.state.ak.us; mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us; mike_nizich@gov.state.ak.us Subject: Re: RE: KINY: Palin gas line proposal calls for one-half billion dollar capital outlay john_bitney@gov.state.ak.us;
Original Message From: Sarah Palin <gov.sarah@yahoo.com> Date: Wednesday, February 28, 2007 7:13 pm Subject: RE: KINY: Palin gas line proposal calls for one-half billion dollar capital outlay To: christopher_clark@gov.state.ak.us, meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us, sharon_busch@gov.state.ak.us 2 sharon_leighow@gov.state.ak.us,
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Cc: joe_balash@gov.state.ak.us, melanie_lesh@dnr.state.ak.us, marty_rutherford@dnr.state.ak.us, mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us, john_bitney@gov.state.ak.us, mike_nizich@gov.state.ak.us
> We MUST, must remind that $300g has already been set aside by > legislature for this - and we'll recoup contribution via lower > tarrif rts down the rd after contributing this amt. > the headlines are all about the $500g contribution.
>
Amazing that
> Sarah Palin

>
>
Original Message
> From: "Christopher Clark"<christopher_clark@gov.state.ak.us> > To: "'Meghan N Stapleton'"<meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us>; >"'Sharon Leighow'"<sharon_leighow@gov.state.ak.us>; "'Sharon > Busch'"<sharon_busch@gov.state.ak.us>Cc: "'Joe > Balash'"<joe_balash@gov.state.ak.us>; "'Melanie > Lesh'"<melanie_lesh@dnr.state.ak.us>; "'Marty > Rutherford'"<marty_rutherford@dnr.state.ak.us>; "'Michael
> Tibbies'"<mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us>Sent: 2/28/07 1:18 PM > Subject: KINY: Palin gas line proposal calls for one-half billion > dollar capital outlay
>
> Hats off for this morning's 7:00 a.m. press availability!
> Pete Carran of KINY had the story on the air first, of course. And > when Pete > has something, KENI has it soon thereafter.
> (APRN had good coverage of the Governor and Marty in D.C. last 3
night and the night before last.)
2 007 4TH
EDITION
Palin1s Natural Gas Line Team leader, Deputy Natural Resources CommissionerMarty Rutherford says the state will share that expense evenly with a $500 Million outlay.
Developers will be asked to have their proposals ready by October The goal is to select a proposal and submit a package for the Legislature1 consideration by the end of January 2008 and to begin field work by that summer.
Prior to selecting a project, the process calls for a 60 day public comment 5
> period.
>
> Under her measure, applicants must provide for a minimum of five > gas take > off points in Alaska, commit to a local project headquarters in > Alaska, and > pledge to expand the pipeline project when new gas is available.
> Inducements for prospective gas line developers include lower > tariffs and => relaxed leasing laws.
> Palin is scheduled to return from Washington D. C. tomorrow. > (Thursday)
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From: Sent: To: Subject: Sarah Palin [gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Thursday, March 01, 2007 2:19 AM Rutherford; Martha K (DNR) FW: KINY: Palin gas line proposal calls for one-half billion dollar capital outlay
Sarah Palin
Original Message Subject: Re: KINY: Palin gas line proposal calls for one-half billion dollar capital outlay-
Got it, thanks. I didn't remember the earlier money was set aside--was it actually appropriated or is it merely a part of our surplus? (The 300 million)
Original Message From: Sarah Palin <gov.sarah@yahoo.com> To: Karen Rehfeld; annette_kreitzer@admin.state.ak.us <annette_kreitzer@admin.state.ak.us>; S Parnell Sent: Wed Feb 28 19:12:37 2007 Subject: FW: KINY: Palin gas line proposal calls for one-half billion dollar capital outlay
Sarah Palin
Original Message Subject: FW: KINY: Palin gas line proposal calls for one-half billion dollar capital outlay
Sarah Palin
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Original Message Subject: RE: KINY: Palin gas line proposal calls for one-half billion dollar capital outlay
We MUST, must remind that $3 00g has already been set aside by legislature for this - and we'll recoup contribution via lower tarrif rts down the rd after contributing this amt. Amazing that the headlines are all about the $500g contribution.
Sarah Palin
Original Message From: "Christopher Clark"<christopher_clark@gov.state.ak,us>
To: "'Meghan N Stapleton'"<meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us>; "'Sharon Leighow'"<sharon_leighow@gov.state.ak.us>; "'Sharon Busch'"<sharon_busch@gov.state.ak.us> Cc: "'Joe Balash'"<joe_balash@gov.state.ak.us>; "'Melanie Lesh'"<melanie_lesh@dnr.state.ak.us>; "'Marty Rutherford'"<marty_rutherford@dnr.state.ak.us>; "'Michael Tibbies1"<mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us> Sent: 2/28/07 1:18 PM
Subject: KINY: Palin gas line proposal calls for one-half billion dollar capital outlay
To hear Pete's story, along with good quotes from the Governor and Marty, go here: http://www.kinyradio.com/newsof.html 2
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To read his print version, see below (from http://www,kinyradio.com/j uneaunews/latest_j uneau_news.html)
2007 4TH
EDITION
Palin gas line proposal calls for one-half billion dollar capital outlay Governor Palin conducted a press conference in Washington, D. C. this morning where she is outlining her gas pipeline proposal for members of Congress and federal authorities.
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Palin's Natural Gas Line Team leader, Deputy Natural Resources Commissioner Marty Rutherford says the state will share that expense evenly with a $500 Million outlay.
Palin is scheduled to introduce her bill for the Legislature's consideration Friday.
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From: Sent: To: Cc: John Katz ywkatz@ALASKADC.org] Thursday, March 01, 2007 5:45 AM Rutherford; Martha K (DNR); Patrick S Galvin; Irwin; Tom E (DNR) Chip Abernathy; Palin; Sarah (GOV sponsored); Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Nizich; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Gas Pipeline/DC Strategy
In the aftermath of your visits to DC, I think that there is evolving consensus within the Administration about how to deal with Congress and the Federal agencies on the gas pipeline. When convenient for everyone, I would suggest a conference call to compare notes and to discuss future strategy and its implementation. If you agree, I will take responsibility for scheduling something. Please note that my email address has changed. My new email address is iwkatz@alaskadc. org. Thank you .
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Sarah Palin [gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Thursday, March 01, 2007 10:29 AM Rehfeld; Karen J (GOV); gov.sarah@yahoo.com; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV) Rutherford; Marty K(DNR); Stapleton; Meghan N (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Patrick S Galvin; bruceanders888@hotmail.com; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Nizich; Michael A (GOV); Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Bitney; John W (LAA); Irwin; Tom E (DNR) RE: Tax break
Subject:
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Original Message From: "Karen Rehfeld"<karen_rehfeld@gov.state.ak,us> To: "Sarah Palin"<gov.sarah@yahoo.com> Cc: marty_rutherford@dnr.state.ak.us; meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us; sharon_leighow@gov.state.ak.us; patrick_galvin@revenue.state.ak.us; bruceanders888 @hotmail.com; mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us; mike_nizich@gov.state.ak.us; joe_balash@gov.state.ak.us; john_bitney@gov.state.ak.us; tom_irwin@dnr.state.ak.us Sent: 3/1/07 8:05 AM Subject: Re: Tax break
Governor - It may be helpful for someone from our gas team to be at the budget roll out press briefing today to be able to field questions on pipeline integrity - I did not want to discuss the AGIA fiscal notes/impacts today although I am certain there will be questions on that also. Bitney will be at the press event also - KJR
Sarah Palin wrote:
>1 sure don't like all the focus on incentives/tax breaks/changes in oil-gas tax rates, etc. I don't like that focus and we sure havnt concluded where we are on all those fiscal aspects. Sure comes across as sounding just like murky's give aways - the same give aways the public said 'no' to... So we need a more reasonable explanation of our intentions here with any and all tax considerations .
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>Also, we're still viewed as 'loosening up' slope oversight ever since AND headline last week -sen.murkowski even was pretty appalled by the intimation that we're not ramping up oversight ... We corrected her but she's still concerned . Pis look into hiring !Priyileqej a <J ain for a position there. I don't want to mess around there and diminish public confidence in my commitment to beef up oversight . 1
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Karen J. Rehfeld Office of Management & Budget 465-4660
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From: Sent: To: Subject: S R Parnell [sr_parnell@gov.state.ak.us] Thursday, March 01, 2007 7:35 AM govpalin@yahoo.com Gasline op-eds
FYI
Original Message From Date To Cc S R Parnell <sr_parnell@gov.state.ak.us> Thu, 01 Mar 2007 07:33:37 -0900 Kate Morgan <kate_morgan@gov.state.ak.us> 'Meghan Stapleton' <meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us> Re: Slight Change
Subject
All, Obviously, if the ADN is only willing to print one op-ed piece it should be the governor's. Second, if they run two then mine should follow the governor's.
Finally, if the ADN doesn't run mine...let's look to other newspapers (Newsminer, Frontiersman, Clarion) that might carry it. Thanks.
Sean
Original Message From: Kate Morgan <kate_morgan@gov.state.ak.us> Date: Wednesday, February 28, 2007 12:28 pm Subject: Slight Change To: 'Meghan Stapleton' <meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us>, 'S Parnell' <sr_parnell@gov.state.ak.us>
> I'm sorry for the excessive amount of emailing, but I did just get > a call 1
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> from Larry, and he said that Matt Zencey had not checked with him > firstbefore emailing me. > and decide > which one, or two, to run at that time. So Meg, if you have any Larry said he'd wait to see both pieces
> questionsabout this, feel free to email or call me or call Larry > at 351-8276 (the > line he's been calling me from).
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Thanks!
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> Kate Morgan

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> Special Assistant/Communications
> Office of the Lieutenant Governor
> (907) 269-0328

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From: Sent: To: Subject: Sarah Palin [gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Thursday, March 01, 2007 1:43 PM PARNELL; S (GOV sponsored) RE: Oped
"Yes" on the Character idea like we did in Wasilla !
Sarah Palin
Original Message From: "S R Parnell"<sr_parnell@gov.state.ak.us> To: "Sarah Palin"<gov.sarah@yahoo.com> Sent: 2/24/07 5:52 PM Subj ect: Re: Op ed
Yes, but I'm cleaning it up some after getting comments from Marty and Talis. However, I raised the points in two speeches last night in Fbx (Republican Lunch and Lincoln Dinner)[see Fbx News Miner article--they only got part of it, but it's a start].
I also wanted to raise an idea with you since I found out you were involved as Mayor in making Wasilla a City of Character. What if you took it a step farther and made Alaska a State of Character. You could appoint a "Character Council" of private sector people to lead the charge and in state government we could begin to focus on character traits--I've got more on this but since you've already done it on a city level I think it's the next step for you/us beyond the ethics debate.
I told Kris Perry that I was working on bringing you a proposal (Jay Pullins is helping me in my office.
Enjoy DC! 1
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Sean
Original Message From: Sarah Palin <gov.sarah@yahoo.com> Date: Saturday, February 24, 2007 9:20 am Subject: Op ed To: sr_parnell@gov.state.ak.us
> Great job on the op-ed, It. Gov. > Sarah Palin
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Sarah Palin [gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Thursday, March 01, 2007 12:23 PM Meghan N Stapleton; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Tom E Irwin; Martha K Rutherford; Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Patrick S Galvin; Bruce F Anders; Spencer; Kari L (GOV) Meghan N Stapleton; Sharon W Leighow RE: Fwd: tonight
What event is tonight?
Sarah Palin
Original Message From: "Meghan N Stapleton"<meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us> To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com; mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us; tom_irwin@dnr.state.ak.us; marty_rutherford@dnr.state.ak.us; j oe_balash@gov.state.ak.us; patrick_galvin@revenue.state.ak.us; bruce_anders@dnr.state.ak.us Cc: meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us; sharon_leighow@gov.state.ak.us Sent: 3/1/07 9:40 AM Subject: Fwd: tonight
This will certainly be our "problem" now. As I work on the Governor's talking points for tomorrow, could you please advise me of any specifics that were not released yesterday and that the media would be interested in - in terms of the AGIA rollout. We need the headlines to stay strong and not fade.
Please note that the Commissioners do not need to stay late for Bill now; however, Sabra Ayers with the Anchorage Daily News may have a few questions after the briefing.
Thanks, Meg
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From: Sent: To: Ivy Frye [lvy_Frye@gov.state.ak.us] Thursday, March 01, 2007 3:58 PM Sarah Palin
Subject: welcome home! Governor, Kris has decided to be your designee for Alaska Statehood Celebration. Linda Perez, Law, and Ethics signed off on it. It's similar to you designating heads of departments to boards. We are finally going to see some progress! I had a great time up north with Kris, by the way. I told her it was refreshing to be working with her again because of our inherent belief in you, etc, etc, etc. We were getting fired up talking about bureaucracy and other things. We had a good time though. Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
You'll see from Kari that Mike, Mike, Denby and I are hoping to sit down with you Monday re: North Pacific. We need to decide the 6 nominations so I can get them going on all of their paper work, background checks, finger printing, etc. Okay, that's all I'll bother you with for now. I hope you had a great trip! Tell Piper I miss her!
Ivy Frye
Director, Boards and Commissions Office of Governor Sarah Palin ivy_frye@gov.state. ak.us (907) 465-3500 office (907) 465-8110 fax
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From: Sent: To: Cc: John Katz Owkatz@ALASKADC.org] Friday, March 02, 2007 6:02 AM Palin; Sarah (GOV sponsored) Rutherford; Martha K (DNR); Spencer; Kari L (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Gas Pipeline/Vice President
As follow-up to your DC trip, I would recommend that you request a telephone call with Vice President Cheney for next week to outline AGIA and to discuss your gas pipeline meetings with Chairman Kelliher, Secretary Bodman, etc. As we have discussed, the Vice President has the lead for the Bush administration on most energy issues. I think we made substantial progress with FERC and DOE. However, for this to manifest itself in beneficial ways, I believe the Vice President must be onboard. This is particularly true with respect to our approach, which does not favor the producers but treats all potential applicants equally. I think we can expect that the call would last no more than 15 to 20 minutes and would be between you and him alone. If a call makes sense, I can do some advance work with his energy staff whom I know pretty well. On a related matter, I have suggested to Mike Tibbies that we convene an internal teleconference of appropriate State people to review the DC situation and to confirm messaging and strategy for the future, including both Congress and the federal executive agencies. We very much enjoyed working with you and Mike this week. Please note that my email address has changed. My new email address is jwkatz@alaskadc.org. Thank you .
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From: Sent: To: Governor Sarah Palin [governor@gov.state.ak.us] Friday, March 02, 2007 3:58 PM Frye; Ivy J (GOV); Michael A Nizich
Subject: FW: Amazing stuff! FYI.
From: alan munro [mailto:amunro@gci.net] Sent: Friday, March 02, 2007 12:30 PM To: sheephorn@gci.net Cc: Senator_Charlie_Huggins@legis.state.ak.us; Senator_Lyda_Green@legis.state.ak.us; Senator_Thomas_Wagoner@legis.state.ak.us; Senator_Gary_Stevens@legis.state.ak.us; governor@gov.state.ak.us Subject: Amazing stuff!
Dear Steve Flory, Somehow I received this (your) message and now I can not, not, reply to you; and et al. First, (your) pass, colonial, concept of "owning" Alaska's (natural) resources is truly an amazingly parochial concept and attitude, especially in this day and age. And here is exactly why: We actually own nothing of the natural world--but we do and should work hard at treating it wisely and with utmost respect and consideration in perpetuity. This acquired wisdom and respect may involve an intense 21st Century education, as well as, a thorough understanding of the Alaskan Natives' own, ages old, mature credo. This credo basically follows and results in a humble acceptance of the precious gifts presented by our land, water, air and by all the original natural inhabitants found therein. What it is not about, as you have written, is "bio-greenie"s, "Good Old Boy networks" or "Urban-Rural Divide." It is also not about politicians or department heads and it is certainly not about blatantly dissing the Governor of Alaska, in your obvious rush to arms. Your call to arms of the "Sportsmen" of Alaska totally misses the target and does nothing at all to promote unity or a better understanding of the complex and interdependant nature of all species and their individual uniqueness in this total web-of-life that exists, both in Alaska and in the wide-world out there. Thank you for giving me this opportunity to respond to you. Sincerely, Alan R. Munro
From: STEVEN Flory To: Steve Flory Sent: Thursday, March 01, 2007 7:26 AM Subject: Urgent Message to All Sportsmen!!! Fellow Sportsmen, Sarah said she would make changes, get rid of the Good Old Boy networks, and get tough with the Feds. She championed the Constitution, which states that Alaskans own the resources and should use them. She made that promise all over the state. She said, "Hold our feet to the fire". Now more than ever, we have one last chance to let the Governor and her staff know that we invested heavily in her, and we are going to hold her to her abundance management promises. A virtual conspiracy placed Denby Lloyd as her Acting ADF&G Commissioner. With supporting ethical shenanigans by the Joint Boards of Fish and Game, the Governor was handed a "list" that consisted of one name, Denby Lloyd. With callous disregard for state statute, the Joint Boards ignored the fact that the law directed them to provide "a list of qualified persons", from which the Governor was to chose. The Good Old Boys couldn't take the chance she might pick one of the others originally "short-listed" by the Joint Boards. This is a
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sad commentary on the Governor who campaigned for transparency in government, higher ethical standards, and changes in the status quo. Now Lloyd has selected a "bio-greenie", Ken Taylor, as his Deputy of Game. You heard it right, the same Ken Taylor that brought us Knowles' wolf neutering fiasco, and helped reintroduce wolves into Yellowstone (see the attached document for his full list of "accomplishments"). We cannot wait! Our moose populations are crashing around us, and Federal intrusion is at an all time high! This may be the last chance we have for the next generation to enjoy the life style that Alaskan's live for - an Alaska where wildlife abundance is the rule, not the exception. Candidate Sarah lifted the hopes and sprits of Alaskans and crossed the "Urban-Rural Divide" with her promise to restore game populations to the shining star they were before political correctness crept in and captured our ADF&G. She has written us the check of hope, it is now time to present that check to Governor Sarah for payment. There is one more chance to send her a message that you want changes. On Friday, March 2 at 3:30 P.M. the Legislature's Resource Committees take up the confirmation hearings for Denby Lloyd and others. Call your legislators and ask them to vote NO on Lloyd's confirmation. If they do, the Governor can begin an honest process and request the Joint Boards to rethink their "list" definition. We Alaskans who elected Sarah Palin Governor deserve no less. Now is the time to call and/or email your Legislators today and let the will of the people be heard! Senator Charlie Huggins Resource Chair 907-465-3878 800-862-3878 fax: 907-465-3265 Senator C a l e H g i s a e i s s a e a . s hri ugntici.tt.ku
Senator Lyda Green 907-465-6600 877-465-6601 fax: 907-465-3805

Senator Lvda Green@legis.state.ak.us
Senator Tom Wagoner 907-465-2828 800-964-5733 fax: 907-465-4779 Senator Thomas W a n r B e i . t t . k u aoetlassaea.s
Senator Gary Stevens 907-465-4925 800-821-4925 fax: 907-465-3517 Senator Gary S e e s S l q s s a e a . s tvn()ei.tt.ku
Shout it from the housetops, or live with the consequences!
Send this message to every hunter, fisherman, and trapper you know!
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As the Governor often says "Take a stand!"
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Meghan Stapleton [meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us] Friday, March 02, 2007 1:21 PM 'Sarah Palin'; Tom Irwin'; 'Patrick Galvin'; marty_rutherford@dnr.state.ak.us; 'Bruce Anders'; Balash; Joseph R (GOV) Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Stapleton; Meghan N (GOV)
Subject: FW: Senators Stedman, Huggins to Promote Alaska Gas Line in Nation's Capital Just an FYI. And good comments from Huggins re: DC trip. I know Joe Balash is heading back to Energy Council and will speak about AGIA for roughly 10 minutes, I believe. Thanks, Meghan
Meghan N. Stapleton Communications Director Office of Governor Sarah Palin 907.269.7450 O 907.269.7463 f 907.321.4975 c
From: Jeff Turner [mailto:Jeff_Turner@legis.state.ak.us] Sent: Friday, March 02, 2007 12:25 PM Subject: Senators Stedman, Huggins to Promote Alaska Gas Line in Nation's Capital
For Immediate Release: March 2, 2007
Senators Stedman, Huggins to Promote Alaska Gas Line in Nation's Capital

Discussion with Vice-President's Staff, FERC Commissioners Planned
(JUNEAU) - Senate Finance Committee members Sen. Charlie Huggins (R - Rural MatSu/Chugiak) and Sen. Bert Stedman (R - Sitka) are traveling to Washington D.C. this weekend to attend the Energy Council meeting. Their mission next week is to discuss Gov. Sarah Palin's Alaska Gasline Inducement Act (AGIA) and other Alaska energy issues with state and national leaders. Energy Council is a group of state lawmakers from energy producing states that come together to discuss and promote energy issues in the nation's capital. The event brings Stedman and Huggins together for a series of meetings with the VicePresident's Deputy Assistant for Domestic Energy Policy, Federal Energy and Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioners, members of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and Alaska's Congressional Delegation. "Governor Palin's trip to Washington last week to discuss her AGIA was a success," said Huggins. "Energy Council is the perfect way to follow up and reinforce her positive message that Alaska is ready to negotiate with companies interested in building a gas pipeline." "Now that Governor Palin has released her Alaska Gasline Inducement Act, our gasline tops the
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Energy Council agenda in Washington D.C.," said Stedman. "I look forward to working with the national leaders who will help make Alaska's gasline a reality." Both senators will play a key role in reviewing the AGIA bill. Sen. Stedman co-chairs the Senate Finance Committee and sits on the Resources Committee, while Sen. Huggins chairs the Senate Resources Committee and sits on the Finance Committee.
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From: Sent: To: Governor Sarah Palin [governor@gov.state.ak.us] Friday, March 02, 2007 4:17 PM Fagerstrom; Erika (GOV)
Subject: FW: Mr. Todd Palin
From: Brad Fluetsch [mailto:bjf@gci.net] Sent: Friday, March 02, 2007 4:16 PM To: sarah_palin@gov.state.ak.us Subject: Mr. Todd Palin Dear Governor Palin, As President of Glacier Valley Alaska Native Brotherhood Camp #70,1 would like to extend an invitation to Mr. Todd Palin to join our organization. We are having a regular meeting March 6, 2007, 6:00PM at the Breakwater Inn. Todd can learn more about us at www.anbcamp70.org and www.anbqrandcamp.org
Gunalcheesh Bradley J. Fluetsch, CFA President ANB Camp #70
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From: Sent: To: Subject: Governor Sarah Palin [governor@gov.state.ak.us] Friday, March 02, 2007 4:01 PM Stepovich; Melissa M (GOV) FW: Other
I sent you the proclamation today in the mail. if someone is
Can you get back to her and let her know
available to go the event?
Thanks.
Original Message From: WebMail@gov.state.ak.us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us] Sent: Friday, March 02, 2007 1:10 PM To: governor@gov.state.ak.us Subject: Other Web mail from: Ms. Virginia L. Damron address: 224 Dunbar Ave Fairbanks AK 99701
MESSAGE: Thank you for your response to our request to Governor Palin to open the 2007 State Master Gardeners Conference, March 16, in Fairbanks. conference on her Does she have a representative that could open the We would
behalf? We have allowed up to 20 minutes for the opening speaker at 8:30 a.m. be honored to host her representative.
Virginia L. Damron, President Master Gardeners of the Tanana Valley (907)451-8478
vld@acsalaska.net
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From: Sent: To: Subject: Melissa M. Stepovich [melissa_stepovich@gov.state.ak.us] Friday, March 02, 2007 4:09 PM Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) Re: FW: Other
Sure, we will have someone at the event. Melissa
>1 sent you the proclamation today in the mail. >and let her know if someone is >available to go the event? Thanks.
Can you get back to her
>
Original Message
>From: WebMail@gov.state.ak.us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us] >Sent: Friday, March 02, 2007 1:10 PM >To: governor@gov.state.ak.us >Subj ect: Other
>Web mail from: Ms. Virginia L. Damron >address: 224 Dunbar Ave Fairbanks AK 99701
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>MESSAGE: >Thank you for your response to our request to Governor Palin to open >the 2007 State Master Gardeners >Conference, March 16, in Fairbanks. Does she have a representative >that could open the conference on her >behalf? We have allowed up to 20 minutes for the opening speaker at >8:30 a.m. We would be honored to >host her representative. > >Virginia L. Damron, President >Master Gardeners of the Tanana Valley > (907)451-8478
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Ivy Frye [lvy_Frye@gov.state.ak.us] Friday, March 02, 2007 6:38 PM Theresa Nangle Obermeyer; Governor Sarah Palin; Governor Sarah Palin Kris Perry; Mary Havens
Subject: RE: Dr. McLean, Alaska Bar Assn., & Alaska Permanent Fund Board Theresa, Pursuant to the Alaska Public Records Act, you will be provided a copy of Dr. McLean resume within 10 days. I am aware you applied for the Bar Association, as did several other applicants. Dr. McLean proved to be the best candidate to fill the vacancy on this particular board. I believe his community involvement, professional experience, and open and objective views of the Alaska Bar and the Alaska judicial system made him my first recommendation for Governor Palin's consideration. He does not have an agenda. He does not have any preconceived ideas about the board. Dr. McLean comes in with an open mind, a passion for law, and a willingness to serve the state of Alaska. I will let his resume speak for itself. I sincerely appreciate your interest in serving the state of Alaska and the Bar Association. Governor Palin asked that I convey her appreciation also. I look forward to continuing an open and positive dialogue with you. Best regards, Ivy Frye Director, Boards and Commissions Office of Governor Sarah Palin
From: Theresa Nangle Obermeyer [mailto:tobermeyer@gci.net] Sent: Friday, March 02, 2007 2:38 PM To: Governor Sarah Palin; Governor Sarah Palin Cc: Ivy Frye; Kris Perry; Mary Havens Subject: Fwd: Dr. McLean, Alaska Bar Assn., & Alaska Permanent Fund Board
Governor Palin: I hope that you, Sarah, yourself have read my email" "Dr. McLen, Alaska Bar Assn., & Alaska Permanent Fund Board." I am trying to help you. Only with the truth can you succeed. May I receive Dr. McLean's vita? I assume he submitted one as part of his application for Board of Governors, Alaska Bar Association. I believe anyone who serves in a public body like Board of Governors Alaska Bar Association is open to public scrutiny. Please let me know if this request is a problem. Sincerely yours, Theresa (Contact information below.) Begin forwarded message:
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From: Governor Sarah Palin <governor@gov.state.ak.us> Date: March 2, 2007 12:12:20 PM AKST To: 'Theresa Nangle Obermeyer1 <tobermeyer@gci.net> Subject: RE: Dr. McLean, Alaska Bar Assn., & Alaska Permanent Fund Board
Thank you for writing to Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. The concerns, opinions, and/or information you have sent are important and valuable to the Governor. Although she is unable to respond to each and every email herself, your message has been received and is being reviewed by the appropriate staff person in this office who can best address your need, suggestion, or comment. Original Message From: Theresa Nangle Obermeyer [mailto:tobermeyer@gci.net] Sent: Thursday, March 01, 2007 7:00 PM To: Governor Sarah Palin; Governor Sarah Palin Cc: Ivy Frye Subject: Dr. McLean, Alaska Bar Assn., & Alaska Permanent Fund Board Governor Palin c/o Ms. Frye: I just left a voice mail when I checked your website and found that you appointed Donald McLean, D.D.S. or D.M.D., to Alaska Bar Association Board of Governors today. Please email of fax his vita. I assume you know that I wrote you to ask that I be appointed. I apologize that I cannot give you a big check. Can you imagine how much money we have spent and the emotional effort that we have expended, Sarah? I can tell you that I am very saddened that I feel that we get no help at all. I do not observe per your "Governor Palin Fills Board and Commissions":". .. their selfless efforts to share their expertise and knowledge with the rest of the state." I observe only those who are purveyors of the status quo getting any appointments. Please make sure that I am "all wet." Do you really believe that my husband has flunked a three day essay test of minimal competency 31 times over a 23 year period and that he should have been denied reciprocity for 17 years? Tom and I know that ethical people do not take a person's money once without a thought of helping the person. If an attorney who is licensed in any of the about 25 states that have reciprocity with Alaska wants to be licensed here all he/she has to do is pay $1,000 and submit paperwork. My husband and I live here and should have at least as equal rights as those who have never landed on our soil. We have fewer. Alaska is owned by the 499/2,856 Alaska Active Out of State who are members of the most powerful law firms in the U.S. What about Alaska? I would have thought that there would have been articles this week about Commissioner Notti's appointment and the $37,250,500,000 pot of money that we own as Alaskans. The fact that very little if anything is written at any time in our media about Alaska Permanent Fund is a
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profound example of the fact that Alaska is owned by interests outside Alaska. There should be publicity constantly about it. Please check http://www.apfboardconfirmation.org for 493 pages of research about what Alaska Permanent Fund Board really does. I have asked that Alaska Permanent Fund Board members' yearly APOC Financial Disclosure Statements be posted online but to date APOC has not decided to do this. That would be a step in the right direction. I know that "Politics is the art of the possible." You, Governor Palin, cannot change the world. I know you are doing your best but I could have done a really good job on Board of Governors Alaska Bar Association. I really am sad that you could not have seen your way clear to appointing me. I did want to give you a check but I have two sons in private medical schools and two other children in private colleges. We spend any other money we have on Tom's effort to be licensed to practice law in Alaska. I hope to get Dr. McLean's resume tomorrow. I would like to know Dr. McLean but I am tired of being the focus of everyone's hatred just because I tell the truth. Sincerely yours, Theresa Nangle Obermeyer 3000 Dartmouth Drive Anchorage, Alaska 99508-4413 (907)278-9455 Phone/Fax/Msg. http://www.apfboardconFirmation.org http://www.tobermeyer.info
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From: Sent: To: Sarah Palin [govpalin@yahoo.com] Saturday, March 03, 2007 9:49 PM Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Bitney; John W(GOV); Spencer; Kari L (GOV); Rutherford; Martha K (DNR); Irwin; Tom E (DNR)
Subject: Re: Fwd: RE: Yukon First Nation seeks own Alaska pipeline deal
Thanks so much Joe. And if they happen to still be there on Saturday, remember I'll be up in Fairbanks that weekend if they wanted to meet then.
Joe Balash <joe_balash@gov.state.ak.us> wrote:

Governor, T h e request that came in from the White River First Nation c a m e in with a date during your trip to D C . As such, I m a d e an o f f e r to meet them in Fairbanks. T h e original date fell through and n o w C o m m i s s i o n e r Irwin and I will be meeting with them on Tuesday afternoon in Fairbanks. T h e reason for that location is that they can drive there in j u s t a few hours. Joe
Original Message From: Sarah Palin <govpalin@yahoo.com> To: Michael Tibbies; Joe Balash; John Bitney; Kari Spencer; Marty Rutherford; T o m Irwin <tom_irwin@dnr.state.ak.us> Sent: Sat Mar 03 12:58:23 2 0 0 7 Subject: Fwd: R : Yukon First Nation seeks own A l a s k a pipeline deal FYI -1 haven't heard anything about these m e e t i n g s wtih Yukon First Nation. Bill Arnold <teedah@gci.net> wrote: Date: Sat, 03 Mar 2007 09:27:31 -0900 From: Bill Arnold <teedah@gci.net> Subject: RE: Yukon First Nation seeks o w n Alaska pipeline deal To: 'Scott Heyworth' <heyworth@gci.net>
I guess the White River First N a t i o n a s request for consultations were with the Murky Administration that w a s n a t well received. Sarah is I guess planning meetings with them. Sheall probably acepul! a rabbit out of the h a t a 0 on this one. I see Sarah as the aficePR LadyaCO throughout the whole project moving it along quickly, something no one else had the skills and/or willing to do. With M u r k y a s people, it was probably the acepompous assaQ approach in most of what they did or did not do. Sarah has excellent PR skills as evidenced by her run for Governor. Bill
From: Scott Heyworth Imailto; h e v w o r t h @ e c i .netl Sent: Friday, March 02, 2007 11:14 PM To: Scott R Heyworth Subject: Yukon First Nation seeks own A l a s k a pipeline deal In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107, this material is distributed without profit to those w h o have expressed a prior interest in receiving the included information for research and educational purposes.
Yukon First Nation seeks own Alaska pipeline deal
Last Updated: Friday, March 2 , 2 0 0 7 1 1:30 PM CT
C B C N e w s <file:///C:/news/credit-html> The Yukon's White River First Nation is in A l a s k a this week trying to negotiate a separate deal for a right-of-way should a natural gas pipeline be built d o w n the Alaska Highway. T h e First Nation, based in Beaver Creek near the Alaska border, m a d e its pitch Thursday at a hearing of the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation C o m m i s s i o n in the state capital of Juneau.
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Connie Larochelle said the First Nation has m e m b e r s in the Y u k o n and Alaska and is willing to negotiate a deal with pipeline developers. "We do know, for example, that where the pipeline enters into Alaska we do have a mass grave site in that proximity and we also have a fish camp close to the Alaska/Canada border," Larochelle said. "We would highly encourage anybody that is contemplating putting a project through White River First Nation to negotiate a consultation protocol so that a n y impacts can be mitigated or avoided altogether," Larochelle a d m i t s invitations sent by the First Nation to the oil companies three years ago asking for consultations w e r e not well received, but she says that's because the First Nation also wanted the companies to pay for the negotiations. Larochelle said the First Nation has sent a letter to Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin and meetings are being planned. T h e proposed Alaska Highway pipeline would carry gas f r o m Alaska's North Slope through the Y u k o n to markets in the south.
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Sarah Palin [govpalin@yahoo.com] Saturday, March 03, 2007 6:31 AM 'mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us'; 'Frank Bailey'; 'John Bitney'i Perry; Kristina Y (GOV) Lloyd; Denby S (DFG)
Subject: Fwd: Taylor_Made[1]
Mike or Frank - does anyone know how anyone could send an annonymous email from my old personal account ("spalin@mtaonline.net1 that I don't even use anymore... I did NOT send this email. Also, Mike(s), Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Pers
sarah <spalin@mtaonline.net> wrote: From: "sarah" <spalin@mtaonline.net> To: "sarah palin" <spalin@mtaonline.net>
CC: "John W. Bitney" ^Privileged or Personal |>, ^Privileged or Persorp-
Subject: Taylor_Made[l] Date: Sat, 3 Mar 2007 05:50:57 -0900
Denby's Game Guy - "Taylor-made" for a Wildlife Disaster

Mr. Taylor's ultimate claim to fame was his intense personal satisfaction with his important role in moving Canadian wolves into Yellowstone National Park. At a conference in Homer with Deborah Williams' group (now known as the Alaska Conservation Voters), Mr. Taylor recounted his efforts to aid the restoration of wolves to Yellowstone National Park including the line, "I cried when the wolves were released at Yellowstone". Very progressive, Ken! Now every hunter in the whole country is crying over this unmitigated disaster. Mr. Taylor, an active liberal, was an enthusiastic supporter and campaigner for Democrat Fran Ulmer's unsuccessful run for governor. In Fairbanks, from about '85 to '91 (or so) he had dismal performance. His penchant for playing golf and chasing "the good life" sent him on the National and International meetings circuit to the point that the Fairbanks staff referred to him as "The Vacancy Factor". Mr. Taylor's tenure at Region III in Fairbanks followed a stint as one of the worst area biologist's in corporate memory. He was assigned in Dillingham (Mulchatna Caribou herd, etc.) where he distinguished himself by never having any data for the Board (or probably the Region) on population dynamics or changes. He virtually sat in the chair and accomplished nothing. As the management coordinator in cahoots with Chris Smith (ultra greenie and "anti" sympathizer), he made sure Bob Stevenson, one of arguably the best five
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wolf biologists in the world was taken out as the Department's wolf expert and re-assigned as an area biologist. The new wolf guy was a much better "yes" man. Taylor was "responsible" for decisions during the Department's GMU 20A wolf control efforts and could have easily avoided the confrontation with Gordon Haber, which put Gordie on the evening news after the Dept. muffed efficiently killing a wolf in a snare with the cameras rolling. In the 1990s, Taylor worked for some time as the Deputy Director of the Division of Wildlife Conservation under his CSU college buddy and longtime friend Wayne Reglin. Among his notable achievements, he can be credited (at least in part) with the Department's disastrous wolf sterilization program. He was later appointed Director of Habitat under Tony Knowles and was at the helm during the time they really got into trouble. There were eyewitness accounts of Habitat staffers throwing pizza parties to celebrate their victories in shutting down commercial/industrial endeavors. Murkowski subsequently moved Habitat to DNR to neutralize the Division's radical environmental gang's ability to stifle industry/development. Throughout his career, Taylor was uniformly known as a worthless supervisor by those he supervised, except for the habitat folks whom he let do anything the regional Habitat Supervisor wanted to do.
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Erika Fagerstrom [erika_fagerstrom@gov.state.ak.us] Saturday, March 03, 2007 7:14 PM fek9wn r@ya hoo. com Palin; Sarah (GOV sponsored) Flight Information for Sunday, 3/4 and Wednesday, 3/7
Hi Todd, Here's your flight information for Sunday evening and Wednesday.
Alaska Airlines Confirmation Code: ESQTEM
Sun. 3/4
Fit.#70
Depart ANC-7:50pm
Arrive JNU- 9:29pm.
Seat 13F
Wed.
3/7 Depart JNU1:41pm. Arrive ANC3:28pm. Seat 24F
Fit.#65
Shane will be at the airport to pick you up on Sunday at 9:30pm. Unless we hear that you have other transportation- that's the plan.
Safe travels! Erika
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From: Sent: To: Subject: govpalin@yahoo.com Saturday, March 03, 2007 7:55 AM Lloyd; Denby S (DFG) Yahoo! Auto Response
Dear Sender, Due to the increased volume, we can longer accept email at this account. All future emails should be sent using my web mail form at http://www.gov.state.ak.us/govmail.php (my new office email). Thank you for your understandingGovernor Sarah Palin
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From: Sent: To: Ivy Frye [lvy_Frye@gov.state.ak.us] Saturday, March 03, 2007 3:10 PM Sarah Palin; 'Michael Tibbies'
Subject: Mental Health Trust Nomination Governor and Mike, Jeff Jessee sent the MHTA nomination on February 22 (after the confirmation list was due to the Legislature). I've included a memo with the nomination. If it's good, I'll prepare a letter and send it down to the speaker and presidentthey already know this was going to be late. I provided a hard copy of the memo and the resume to Kari and Janice yesterday so it may in your piles of reading material. Also, when you guys have time, Local Boundary Commission is heating up. Privileged or Personal Material Red Privileged or Pell'H explain why when I see you guys. Thanks,
Ivy Frye
Director, Boards and Commissions Office of Governor Sarah Palin ivy_frye@gov. state .ak .us (907) 465-3500 office (907) 465-8110 fax
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From: Sent: To: Ivy Frye [lvy_Frye@gov.state.ak.us] Saturday, March 03, 2007 3:10 PM Sarah Palin; 'Michael Tibbies'
Subject: Mental Health Trust Nomination Governor and Mike, Jeff Jessee sent the MHTA nomination on February 22 (after the confirmation list was due to the Legislature). I've included a memo with the nomination. If it's good, I'll prepare a letter and send it down to the speaker and presidentthey already know this was going to be late. I provided a hard copy of the memo and the resume to Kari and Janice yesterday so it may in your piles of reading material. Also, when you guys have time, Local Boundary Commission is heating up. Privileged or Pe explain why when I see you guys. Thanks,
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From: Sent: To: Subject: Sarah Palin [gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Sunday, March 04, 2007 5:50 PM Frye; Ivy J (GOV) RE: Post Secondary Education
I don't know Pr'v'le9{( but if its a public members seat that lydia would be filling (and this is not a full time job, correct?) then I have confidence lydia can do the job.
Sarah Palin
Original Message From: "Ivy Frye"<ivy_frye@gov.state.ak.us> To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com; "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)"<mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us> Sent: 2/28/07 3:13 PM Subject: Post Secondary Education
We had previously discussed placing Lydia Wirkus on Post Secondary Education; Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
My first thought was Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
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From: Sent: To: Sarah Palin [gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Monday, March 05, 2007 9:10 AM Spencer; Kari L (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); fek9wnr@yahoo.com; Fagerstrom; Erika (GOV)
Subject: travel
Kari - after getting weathered in here this weekend and missing the Iditarod. I really want to make sure I'm giving myself plenty of time to get out for scheduled events outside of Juneau. I haven't seen Thursday's schedule, but I need reservations to be out of here -probably Wednesday? - to make sure I'm not going to miss Friday's gala and all of the Anchorage and Fairbanks events this weekend, thanks!
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From: Sent: To: FYI. Patrick Galvin [patrick_galvin@revenue.state.ak.us] Monday, March 05, 2007 6:59 AM Sarah Palin; Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Rutherford; Marty K (DNR); Stapleton; Meghan N (GOV)
Subject: FW: AGIA launching
-Pat
From: Malcolm Roberts [mailto:mal@gci.net] Sent: Monday, March 05, 2007 6:02 AM To: patrick_galvin@revenue.state.ak.us Subject: AGIA launching CommissionerThank you for inviting us to the roll out of AGIA on Friday. I was glad that David Gottstein made it. My plane was diverted to Yakutat, but I heard the press conference via the internet and watched the Gavel to Gavel re-play last evening. Please pass on my congratulations to Governor Palin and your team. The presentation was clear and strong, and Backbone II commends all of you on the package you have assembled. We will meet today and review the details of the legislation. We plan to attend the Town Hall meetings this evening, and you can count on our support for legislative passage this session. Malcolm Roberts - 343-2457
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From: Sent: To: Sarah Palin [gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Monday, March 05, 2007 4:43 PM Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Notti; Emil R (CED)
Subject: RE: statehood commission
Kris Perry to the rescue! Thanks Kris - great solutions here. Kris Perry <kris_perry@gov.state.ak.us> wrote:
That is what she proposed. She's never been on payroll. Currently her only role is as the Governor's designee as Chairperson of the Commission. I came up with a solution that will work w/the Statehood Commission and hopefully minimize any hard feelings. Since this office will be managing the project, I will become the Governor's designee, thereby replacing the Chairperson on the commission. This should minimize anyone feeling like they've been replaced by a "peer" in the community. I spoke to Linda Perez and she gave the "all clear". I think it's a positive solution and it makes sense. Current staff is Patty Swenson with Commerce and she supports both the Coin Commission and the Statehood Commission. However, there are changes planned. To maximize efficiencies, staff support will occur with existing staff out of the Governor's office. I'm working with Emil on this. Ivy and Meg are both aware. We'll get this finalized early this week.
From: Sarah Palin [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, March 05, 2007 11:09 AM To: Kristina Y Perry; mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us; emil_notti@commerce.state.ak.us Subject: statehood commission
Kris - the memo from Gail Phillips says she's paid $100g/yr as ex. dir. of Celebration Commission... and a raise of $10g next yr... and another raise of $10g the yr. after. ??? Is this accurate? It sounds absolutely ridiculous that the state is/was paying a full time employee for this, along with budgeting for a PR firm to organize the event? Is she off payroll yet?
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Patrick Galvin [patrick_galvin@revenue.state.ak.us] Monday, March 05, 2007 4:26 PM Spencer; Kari L (GOV) Sarah Palin; Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Rutherford; Marty K (DNR); Balash; Joseph R (GOV)
Subject: Energy Counsel
Kari, C a n y o u p l e a s e c o n t a c t Lori C a m e r o n , E x e c u t i v e D i r e c t o r o f T h e E n e r g y C o u n s e l , a n d let h e r k n o w t h a t I will b e r e p r e s e n t i n g t h e A d m i n i s t r a t i o n i n t h e p r e s e n t a t i o n o f AGIA o n S a t u r d a y , M a r c h 10? Lori's c o n t a c t n u m b e r i s (972) 2 4 3 - 7 7 8 8 . J o e a n d I will b e t h e r e t o g e t h e r . T h a n k you. -Pat
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Sarah Palin [gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Monday, March 05, 2007 4:07 PM Meghan N Stapleton Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Re: FW: Sunday editorial
right on... glad he acknowledged his mistake, pis tell him i appreciate his acknowledgment Meghan Stapleton
FYI.
From: Persily, Larry [mailto:LPersily@adn.com] Sent: Monday, March 05, 2007 1:13 PM To: meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us; patrick_galvin@revenue.state.ak.us Subject: Sunday editorial
In re-reading Sunday's AGIA editorial, I see where it does say in one spot"... even the governor admits the tax rate is too high. ..." That should have said,"... even the administration admits the tax rate is too high...." It was based on my interview with Patrick on Thursday, and the error (attributing it to the governor instead of the administration) came from writing the editorial while sitting in the Juneau airport for two days last week and phoning in my corrections. We changed the first reference two paragraphs earlier to "administration" but missed the second reference (the copy editor on the other side of the phone misunderstood my dictation of changes to the editorial). Sorry for the misstated atribution. Larry
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Sarah Palin [govpalin@yahoo.com] Monday, March 05, 2007 12:28 PM Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Notti; Emil R (CED) Stapleton; Meghan N (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: Fwd: GPCC E-News March 7th Annual Meeting
kris- would you ask bill for a copy of his speech - once he writes it. thanks! GPCC News <info@palmerchamber.org> wrote: Date: Mon, 5 Mar 2007 13:22:41 -0800 From: "GPCC News" <info@palmerchamber.org> To: spalin@mtaonline.net Subject: GPCC E-News March 7th Annual Meeting PLEASE NOTE: GPCC announcements are sent in plain text format. For the weekly ENews you may view a formatted version by clicking on the attached .PDF file. You must have Adobe Reader installed, which you can download for free from: http://www.adobe.com/reader
ANNUAL MEETING WILL BEGIN PROMPTLY AT 12:00pm The Greater Palmer Chamber of Commerce March 7th, 2007 36th Annual Membership Meeting Vote in the election of three Board of Directors Presentation of our annual Pioneer Award Welcome Keynote Speaker: Bill Allen, Director - Office of Economic Development for the State of Alaska Presentation of Colors and National Anthem presented by Colony JR. ROTC Welcome and Announcements Dusty Silva, Silva Insurance Services Volunteers Greeter: Shawn Strash, Mat-Su Regional Medical Center 50/50 Raffle: Jaccie Gaines, MVFCU 50/50 Raffle $ 0 - 3 2 Marbles Remaining Congratulations to Jamie Condio who won $363 last week! Menu 11/10/2009
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Lunch will be served by Alaska Garden Gate Bed & Breakfast Baked cod in garlic lemon crumbs Proscuitto wrapped chicken with emmenthaler cheese sauce Parmesan and leek couscous Asparagus with hollandaise sauce and warm baguettes with butter Fresh green beans and grape tomatoes in hazelnut oil Bibb lettuce with pecans and gorgonzola crumbles Strawberry kumquat sherry trifle with custard Member Lunch: $20 Non-Member Lunch: $25 Member Meeting: $3 Non-Member Meeting: $5 Lunch Punch Cards cannot be used for this Luncheon. GPCC can accept cash, VISA or MC GPCC Meetings are held: Wednesdays from 12:00 - 1:00 pm at the Palmer Moose Lodge March 14th, 2007: Dusty Silva of Silva Insurance Services and Tim Breeden of FNBA will inform you of everything you've wanted to know about Health Savings Accounts and Qualified High Deductible Health Plans, including recent legislative changes making these plans more attractive. Spotlight on Business: Helen Munoz of A-Lazy Acres B&B
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Sarah Palin [govpalin@yahoo.com] Monday, March 05, 2007 12:22 PM Balash; Joseph R (GOV) Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Rutherford; Martha K (DNR); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Stapleton; Meghan N (GOV); Anders; Bruce F (DNR)
Subject: Re: larry persily
thanks! Joseph R Balash <joe_balash@gov.state.ak.us> wrote: The short, sweet answer on PPT is that you are not convinced 22.5% is too high for gas. Members of your administration have said that it may be-according to work that has been done to date. That's because there is very little up-front investment necessary at Prudhoe Bay to develop gas. Where the gas field infrastructure needs to be developed (and can be deducted and credited), PPT may very well be OK. On the second question: if the producers don't show up, we continue on the path towards certification. We don't absolutely need to have their gas commitments at the open season. Would the project be better off and more certain to be sanctioned? Yes. But gas can be committed to the project after the open season. The $500 million isn't exactly a "gift". The partner(s) will have to match us. But, more importantly, we will be getting partners on terms that are worth billions to the State in the future. In a sense, we are spending $500 million now to get $Billions later. Your Gas Team will be able to demonstrate these benefits quantitatively in its presentations to committees. Joe
Original Message From: Sarah Palin Date: Monday, March 5, 2007 10:14 am Subject: larry persily To: Tom Irwin , Joe Balash , Marty Rutherford Cc: mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us, Meghan N Stapleton , bruce_anders@dnr.state.ak.us > Larry Persily writes that I believe PPT rate is too high, and that > I want to change it... but just haven't committed to a timeline to > get around to changing it?
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> Does anyone know where he'd have received that information? I've > never gone there. Larry needs to be corrected, asap.
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Also, I've heard over and over that we don't have good answers to the following simple questions: What to do if producers won't commit to gas during first open season? ("Throw a party and no one shows up?") (Especially if we don't have any intention of having to litigate.) AND - the other question: if the project's so economic, and producers don't need nor want the $500 million then why are we "gifting" that, especially after I slammed Murk. for months for conceeding too much.
> I need just short, sweet, concise, accurate answers on both. > thanks! > Tom Irwin wrote: > Governor and everyone:
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I suggest that In the first meeting, after we talk about the new energy in Alaska, we stress that the Governor has established a fair, open process that could include the Canadian route or the LNG route. We need to let them know that they could positively or negativlely affect the economics of a Canadian route and consequently any benefit to them. Also it is likely the successful applicant would be doing all or part of the negotiations. We do have a good opportunity to set the foundation for their thinking and a positive relationship.
> Appreciate any and all comments so we can think about this more > before the meeting. Thanks Tom
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Original Message From: "Sarah Palin" To: "Joe Balash"; "Michael Tibbies"; "John Bitney"; "Kari Spencer" ; "Marty Rutherford"; tom_irwin@dnr.state.ak.us Sent: 3/3/07 9:49 PM Subject: Re: Fwd: RE: Yukon First Nation seeks own Alaska pipeline deal Thanks so much Joe. And if they happen to still be there on Saturday, remember I'll be up in Fairbanks that weekend if they wanted to meet then.
> Joe Balash wrote: > Governor,

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The request that came in from the White River First Nation came in with a date during your trip to DC. As such, I made an offer to meet them in Fairbanks. The original date fell through and now Commissioner Irwin and I will be meeting with them on Tuesday afternoon in Fairbanks. The reason for that location is that they
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Original Message From: Sarah Palin To: Michael Tibbies; Joe Balash; John Bitney; Kari Spencer; Marty Rutherford; Tom Irwin Sent: Sat Mar 03 12:58:23 2007 Subject: Fwd: RE: Yukon First Nation seeks own Alaska pipeline deal
> FYI -1 haven't heard anything about these meetings wtih Yukon > First Nation
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Meghan Stapleton [meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us] Monday, March 05, 2007 11:18 AM 'Sarah Palin' Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: RE: Bill Yardley with the New York Times questions I've emailed Katz. We're on a conference call at this point, but should have an answer later.
From: Sarah Palin [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, March 05, 2007 11:13 AM To: Meghan Stapleton Cc: 'Michael Tibbies'; 'Sharon Leighow1; 'Meghan Stapleton' Subject: Re: Bill Yardley with the New York Times questions
let's ask Katz where these projects are re: future Fed. funding potential, pis email him and ask Meghan Stapleton <meghan_stapleton(a)gov.state.ak.us> wrote:
We can answer these after the Carrigan show, but Bill Yardley has some questions for you about the Knik and Gravina bridges. Doing a short story follow after Murkowski re: the bridges to nowhere. Do you regard either as priorites? Do you support these two? If you don't, what happens to the bridges? If you do, how do you go to bat for the money? I did tell him that your capital budget was stripped to that which is supported by matching federal dollars. However, what was left is closer to $100m and certainly wouldn't cover the bridges. I mentioned that you want to build the capital budget with the Legislature. He would like specifics. I would be happy to call him back - or you can. With the NYT, it always looks good to have more mentions of your name. Just in case, his number is 2 0 6 - 4 2 0 - 1 2 1 7 . Thanks, Meg
Meghan N. Stapleton Communications Director Office of Governor Sarah Palin 907.269.7450 0 907.269.7463 f 907.321.4975 C
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Meghan Stapleton [meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us] Monday, March 05, 2007 10:21 AM 'Sarah Palin'; Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Rutherford; Marty K (DNR) Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Anders; Bruce F (DNR)
Subject: RE: larry persily The Governor needs the answers before the 11am editorial board meeting, in case she has time to call in. Thanks,
Meghan N. Stapleton Communications Director Office of Governor Sarah Palin 907.269.7450 o 907,259.7463 f 907.321.4975 C
From: Sarah Palin [mailto:govpalin@yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, March 05, 2007 10:15 AM To: Tom Irwin; Joe Balash; Marty Rutherford Cc: mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us; Meghan N Stapleton; bruce_anders@dnr.state.ak.us Subject: larry persily
Larry Persily writes that I believe PPT rate is too high, and that I want to change it... but just haven't committed to a timeline to get around to changing it? Does anyone know where he'd have received that information? I've never gone there. Larry needs to be corrected, asap. Also, I've heard over and over that we don't have good answers to the following simple questions: What to do if producers won't commit to gas during first open season? ("Throw a party and no one shows up?") (Especially if we don't have any intention of having to litigate.) AND - the other question: if the project's so economic, and producers don't need nor want the $500 million - then why are we "gifting" that, especially after I slammed Murk, for months for conceeding too much. I need just short, sweet, concise, accurate answers on both, thanks! Tom Irwin <tom_irwin@jdnr.state.ak.us> wrote: Governor and everyone: I suggest that In the first meeting, after we talk about the new energy in Alaska, we stress that the Governor has established a fair, open process that could include the Canadian route or the LNG route. We need to let them know that they could positively or negativlely affect the economics of a Canadian route and consequently any benefit to them. Also it is likely the successful applicant would be doing all or part of the negotiations. We do have a good opportunity to set the foundation for their thinking and a positive relationship.
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Appreciate any and all comments so we can think about this more before the meeting. Thanks Tom Original Message From: "Sarah Palin" To: "Joe Balash"; "Michael Tibbies"; "John Bitney"; "Kari Spencer" ; "Marty Rutherford"; tom_irwin@dnr. state. ak.us Sent: 3/3/07 9:49 PM Subject: Re: Fwd: RE: Yukon First Nation seeks own Alaska pipeline deal Thanks so much Joe. And if they happen to still be there on Saturday, remember I'll be up in Fairbanks that weekend if they wanted to meet then.
Joe Balash wrote: Governor, The request that came in from the White River First Nation came in with a date during your trip to DC. As such, I made an offer to meet them in Fairbanks. The original date fell through and now Commissioner Irwin and I will be meeting with them on Tuesday afternoon in Fairbanks. The reason for that location is that they can drive there in just a few hours. Joe
Original Message From: Sarah Palin To: Michael Tibbies; Joe Balash; John Bitney; Kari Spencer; Marty Rutherford; Tom Irwin Sent: Sat Mar 03 12:58:23 2007 Subject: Fwd: RE: Yukon First Nation seeks own Alaska pipeline deal FYI -1 haven't heard anything about these meetings wtih Yukon First Nation
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From: Sent: To: Subject: Kari Spencer [kari_spencer@gov.state.ak.us] Monday, March 05, 2007 8:31 AM Sarah Palin; Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Nizich; Michael A (GOV); Spencer; Kari L (GOV); Stapleton; Meghan N (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Privileged or Personal Ma RE: prayer brkfst
They want you to briefly speak, Meg and Kris are working on that. Previously we discussed either Kris or Bristol accompanying you but if you would like a table for your family we can check on that. Affirmative to Franklin Grahm speaking.
Original Message From: "Sarah Palin" <gov.sarah@yahoo.com> To: "Kristina Y Perry" <kris_perry@gov.state.ak.us>; "mike_nizich@gov.state.ak.us" <mike_nizich@gov.state.ak.us>; "kari_spencer@gov.state.ak.us" <kari_spencer@gov.state.ak.us>; "meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us" <meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us>; "sharon leighow@gov.state.ak.us" <sharon_leighow@gov.state.ak.us>; Privileged or Personal Material Redacted Sent: 3/5/07 6:11 AM Subject: prayer brkfst
does anyone know if I'm supposed to speak at the Gov's Prayer Brkfst on Sat. in Anchorage? If anyone has an itinerary for that morning, pis. let me know. I believe I heard Franklin Graham is a speaker, but have not heard anything else.
Should I get a table for my family at that event?
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From: Sent: To: Subject: Mike Tibbies [mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak. us] Monday, March 05, 2007 7:29 AM Sarah Palin RE: weather
We have already called the radio stations. KTOO repoted at 6:30 am that they were waiting to hear from the State, so I had Nizich call again. We should have pretty good coverage by now.
Mike
Original Message From: "Sarah Palin" <gov.sarah@yahoo.com> To: mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us Sent: 3/5/07 6:34 AM Subject: RE: weather
111 be in. In fact I'm headed out to airport to pick up bristol from bball road trip they're a day late returning.
Should I make annoncement - or annette?
Sarah Palin
Original Message From: "Mike Tibbles"<mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us> To: gov,sarah@yahoo.com Sent: 3/5/07 4:51 AM Subject: weather
Governor,
Due to the weather and current road conditions, the police are requesting that the public stay off the roads and especially not come into the downtown area until conditions improve. The federal government and city government offices will be closed today. We are releasing a statement that all non-essential employees should stay home. Annette will go on the radio and make the same annoucement. 1
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The office will be pretty quiet today. The weather will not slow my truck down much so I will be in as usual. Let me know if you will be going to the office as well. I have a number of items to go over with you. Thanks.
Mike
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From: Sent: To: Subject: Governor, Mike Tibbies [mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us] Monday, March 05, 2007 4:51 AM gov.sarah@yahoo.com weather
Due to the weather and current road conditions, the police are requesting that the public stay off the roads and especially not come into the downtown area until conditions improve. The federal government and city government offices will be closed today. We are releasing a statement that all non-essential employees should stay home. Annette will go on the radio and make the same annoucement.
The office will be pretty quiet today. The weather will not slow my truck down much so I will be in as usual. Let me know if you will be going to the office as well. I have a number of items to go over with you. Thanks.
Mike
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Sharon and Meg, Ivy Frye [ivy_frye@gov.state.ak.us] Monday, March 05, 2007 4:26 PM Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Stapleton; Meghan N (GOV) govpalin@gov.state.ak.us; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV) FW: Scanned from IM6530Exec [E-Mail_Recipients]
Governor Palin will appoint Marvin Hamilton as Bethel Superior Court Judge and Anna Moran as Kenai Superior Court Judge. their packets. I've attached their bios from
If you need more information don't hesitate to contact me.
Thanks,
Ivy
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Dear Elissa: Kari Spencer [kari_spencer@gov.state.ak.us] Monday, March 05, 2007 3:37 PM Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV) Cayce; Sunny C (GOV); Busch; Sharon K (GOV) RE: Other
Did you intend to send this request to the MAINE governor? In any event, I am going to
Governor Sarah Palin is the ALASKA Governor.
ask our press office staff to try and answer these questions as I believe the Governor has already answered similar questions in the past.
Kari Spencer Alaska Governor's Scheduler 907-465-3986 phone; 907-465-3889 fax
Original Message From: WebMail@gov.state.ak.us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Thursday, February 22, 2007 7:27 PM To: governor@gov.state.ak.us Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Elissa Newton
address: Earlham College #1371 Richmond IN 47374
MESSAGE: Greetings Governor, Greetings Governor Palin, Please allow me to introduce myself. senior undergraduate student at Earlham College in Richmond, Indiana. resident however I was hoping that you would be able to help me by taking a few minutes from your day. 1 I'm a I realize that I'm not a Maine My name is Elissa Newton and I'm a
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Politics major completing my senior thesis on women in elected offices and why the percentage is not proportional to the American population. I've developed a few survey questions that I'm sending to However,
elected women as I can.
I'm running into difficulties considering House of Representative members are not permitted to respond to letters not from their constituents. greatly enhance the quality of my research and understanding of this subject which I have a great deal of interest in. If you could Thank you for Your personalized responses would
respond by Friday March 23, I would greatly appreciate it. taking time out of your busy schedule. Sincerely, Elissa Newton
Interview Questionnaire
1.
From the moment you wake up to the moment you go to sleep at night, what
does your typical daily schedule look like? (e.g.: 6am wake up, 7:30am leave for work, etc)
2.
Did you/ do you feel support from your spouse and friends in your
decision to become a Congresswoman? How did they encourage or discourage you?
3.
Y/N Do you consider yourself a Feminist, in whatever interpretation
you have of that term?
4.
Do you think the lives of the general public, for which you
represent, would be improved if there were more women in elected politics? Why or why not?
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5.
What changes do you feel need to occur to enable more women to get (e.g.:
into elected politics?
better education, campaign financing, American attitude)
6.
In what way, if any, does your gender help or hinder you in your
career?
7.
Do you see women as at a disadvantage? (e.g.: women,
Who do you see as the most
disadvantaged?
racial minorities, homosexuals)
8.
On a scale of 1-10 (10 being the highest), how important is this
issue to you?
9.
Would you like your name to be kept confidential?
10.
Any additional comments?
Thank you again!
newtoel@earlham.edu
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From: Sent: To: Subject: Kris Perry [kris_perry@gov.state.ak.us] Monday, March 05, 2007 8:36 AM Spencer; Kari L (GOV); 'Sarah Palin'; Nizich; Michael A (GOV); 'meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us'; Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Privileged or Personal RE: prayer brkfst
I'm awaiting the program and will provide further details once rec'd. event is oversold.
It sounds like the
Original Message From: Kari Spencer [mailto:kari_spencer@gov.state.ak.us] Sent: Monday, March 05, 2007 8:31 AM To: Sarah Palin; Kristina Y Perry; mike_nizich@gov.state.ak.us; kari_spencer@gov.state.ak.us; meghan stapleton@gov.state.ak.us; sharon_leighow@gov.state.ak.us; Privileged or Personal Mate Subject: RE: prayer brkfst
They want you to briefly speak, Meg and Kris are working on that. Previously we discussed either Kris or Bristol accompanying you but if you would like a table for your family we can check on that. Affirmative to Franklin Grahm speaking.
Original Message From: "Sarah Palin" <gov.sarah@yahoo.com> To: "Kristina Y Perry" <kris_perry@gov.state.ak.us>; "mike_nizich@gov.state.ak.us" <mike_nizich@gov.state.ak.us>; "kari_spencer@gov.state.ak.us" <kari_spencer@gov.state.ak.us>; "meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us" <meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us>; "sharon_leighow@gov.state.ak.us" <sharon_leighow@gov.state.ak.us>; Privileged or Personal Material Redacted Sent: 3/5/07 6:11 AM Subject: prayer brkfst
does anyone know if I'm supposed to speak at the Gov's Prayer Brkfst on Sat. in Anchorage? If anyone has an itinerary for that morning, pis. let me know. I believe I heard Franklin Graham is a speaker, but have not heard anything else.
Should I get a table for my family at that event?
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Ivy Frye [lvy_Frye@gov.state.ak.us] Monday, March 05, 2007 5:55 PM Meghan Stapleton Sarah Palin
Subject: RE: Press Release: Governor Palin Disappointed Over Passage of Watered-Down Ethics Bill Awesome press release, Meg! Nice quotes, SP! From: Meghan Stapleton [mailto:meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us] Sent: Monday, March 05, 2007 5:51 PM To: GOV - PRESS RELEASE DISTRIBUTION Subject: Press Release: Governor Palin Disappointed Over Passage of Watered-Down Ethics Bill
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FOR I M M E D I A T E RELEASE
07-048
Governor Palin Disappointed Over Passage of W a t e r e d - D o w n Ethics Bill Calls it "Politics As Usual"
March 5, 2007, Juneau, Alaska - Governor Sarah Palin criticized the failure of the Senate to adopt Senate Bill 19 amendments to further tighten ethics legislation. Today, the Senate considered amendments and passed SB 19, Senator French's ethics bill. The Governor's office requested that some amendments be offered today on the Senate Floor t h a t would incorporate some measures from the Governor's ethics bill. All but one amendment was rejected by the Senate Majority Working Group on a straight-line caucus vote. "I am very disappointed in the process," said Governor Palin. "My office, in conjunction with Dave Jones from the Department of Law, has worked hard and cooperatively to come up with meaningful and comprehensive ethics reform. As I stated earlier in the session, I do not have any pride in authorship but I can not j u s t stand by allowing lip service to be paid to ethics reform while Alaskans stand to lose." Governor Palin continued, " I n one example, my office requested the Senate to adopt an amendment that would prevent executive branch employees from accepting any gift from a registered lobbyist. The amendment would not impact the legislature. I feel very strongly that if we are really going to clean things up, we must remove the ability of those individuals who are paid to influence decision makers from providing gifts. To not adopt the provision is absolutely outrageous." "My hope was that the Senate Majority was following our lead in setting politics aside and doing
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what is best for Alaska," said Governor Palin. It appears today, some politicians are more interested in politics as usual." ###
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From: Sent: To: Cc: John Katz [jwkatz@ALASKADC.org] Monday, March 05, 2007 9:03 AM Governor Sarah Palin; Michael Tibbies; Mike Nizich Chip Abernathy
Subject: Senate Elections/Energy
In re-reading t h e analysis prepared by W i n n i n g r e e n which I s e n t you earlier today, I noted several inaccuracies a b o u t individual Senators. I don't think t h a t these inaccuracies change the ultimate conclusions in the report, b u t t h e y d o d e t r a c t f r o m its credibility. A c c o r d i n g l y , w e will get y o u a n a n a l y s i s w h i c h i s a c c u r a t e i n all r e s p e c t s s o t h a t w e c a n f o c u s o n t h e c o n c l u s i o n s r a t h e r t h a n t h e f a c t u a l e r r o r s . S o r r y for a n y i n c o n v e n i e n c e .
Please note t h a t my email a d d r e s s h a s c h a n g e d . My n e w email a d d r e s s is jwkatz@alaskadc-org. T h a n k you .
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From: Sent: To: Mike Tibbies [mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us] Monday, March 05, 2007 9:27 AM Sarah Palin
Subject: RE: weather We basically take our lead from the troopers or the local police. When they tell us it is not safe to be on the road, we will close offices for non-essential employees. This does not happen very often and driving in today, I am a bit surprised that they characterized the conditions as bad as they did. Friday seemed worse to me. It does present a challenge when all the schools are closed and all the daycare centers are closed. We have many employees with little kids that get stranded. Mike
From: Sarah Palin [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, March 05, 2007 9:03 AM To: Mike Tibbies Subject: RE: weather
who decides when to close? Mike Tibbies <mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us> wrote: We have already called the radio stations. KTOO repoted at 6:30 am that they were waiting to hear from the State, so I had Nizich call again. We should have pretty good coverage by now. Mike Original Message From: "Sarah Palin" To: mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us Sent: 3/5/07 6:34 AM Subject: RE: weather 111 be in. In fact I'm headed out to airport to pick up bristol from bball road trip -they're a day late returning. Should I make annoncement - or annette? Sarah Palin Original Message From: "Mike Tibbies" To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com Sent: 3/5/07 4:51 AM Subject: weather Governor, Due to the weather and current road conditions, the police are requesting that the public stay off the
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roads and especially not come into the downtown area until conditions improve. The federal government and city government offices will be closed today. We are releasing a statement that all non-essential employees should stay home. Annette will go on the radio and make the same annoucement. The office will be pretty quiet today. The weather will not slow my truck down much so I will be in as usual. Let me know if you will be going to the office as well. I have a number of items to go over with you. Thanks. Mike
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Meghan Stapleton [meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us] Tuesday, March 06, 2007 1:39 PM gov.sarah@yahoo.com; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Katz; John W (GOV) Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Stapleton; Meghan N (GOV); Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: MSNBC Interview for Tomorrow morning MSNBC is doing a segment on listing polar bears as Endangered Species. It begins at 9 : 3 0 a m (East Coast time). On the program, they will have the World Wildlife Fund. Producers wanted to know if anyone from the State would be interested in joining in on the discussion since we oppose the listing. The alternative is to provide a statement (I did forward the Governor's letter to Secretary Kempthorne so they understand the rationale behind our thinking). Are any of you interested? It would be great to be a part of it. We could certainly bring the AGIA into it, in that at a time when no human interaction is impacting the bears, we need to provide a safe, secure energy supply for the nation and listing the polar bears could disrupt that n e e d . Need an answer soon, please.... Thanks, meg
Meghan N. Stapleton Communications Director Office of Governor Sarah Palin 907.269.7450 o 907.269,7463 f 907.321.4975 C
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From: Sent: To: Sarah Palin [gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Tuesday, March 06, 2007 5:48 AM Frye; Ivy J (GOV)
Subject: RE: Track
right 'o! thanks! and great idea about Britta being a page for a day. Ivy Frye <ivy J~rye@gov.state.ak.us> wrote: Of course, SP!
We'll have Stoltze give a tour...he could even introduce them on the floor. If Pastor Hanson really wants her to get involved she could be a guest page for a day :) The glacier is cool, driving out to the end of the road is pretty scenic. You're right, the snowboarding is a must. State museum, Shrine of St Therese, Temsco helicopter tour. They'll have fun.
From: Sarah Palin [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, March 05, 2007 8:34 PM To: ivy_frye@gov.state.ak.us Subject: Track
Hi IV: Track and one or two of his friends will be spending their spring break here - March 1216.
I'll hook 'em up with snowboarding and the AK Club... can you hook 'em up with the Legislative Tour like you did with my parents? That was good. Track and Britta (and maybe Track's buddy Jack) would get something out of the historical/governmental activities here. I think. They could sit in the gallery and watch sausage being made. Britta's parents (Pastor Duane Hanson from Good Shephard in Wasilla) want her to absorb some of the Legislative process here. Thanks so much! Everyone is raving about the all-new Yahoo! Mail beta.
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Meghan Stapleton [meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us] Tuesday, March 06, 2007 12:42 PM gov.sarah@yahoo.com; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV) Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Stapleton; Meghan N (GOV) ETHICS INTERVIEWS
Importance: High I've got three ethics interview requests: Steve Quinn, Bill McAllister, and Dani Carlson from Fairbanks (who LOVES you!). Could we do all at once - any chance before 1pm? Thanks, Meg
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Meghan Stapleton [meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us] Tuesday, March 06, 2007 2:09 PM gov.sarah@yahoo.com; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV) Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Stapleton; Meghan N (GOV)
Subject: Media meeting... If you approve of the meeting, I might recommend 2:55pm. Limit to two questions: Bill will ask "Why are communications not working... that's how Lyda and Hollis characterized it." "Why do you and Lyda not get along?" "Why was it so disappointing to not see your amendments make it into the bill?"
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From: Sent: To: Sarah Palin [govpalin@gov.state.ak.us] Tuesday, March 06, 2007 8:25 PM Lloyd; Denby S (DFG)
Subject: RE: Fwd: Taylor_Made[1]

Thanks again Denby. Original Message From: "Denby Lloyd" <denby_lloyd@fishgame.state.ak.us> To: "govpalin@gov.state.ak.us" <govpalin@gov.state.ak.us> Cc: '"Mike Nizich'" <mike_nizich@gov.state.ak.us>; "mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us" <mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us>; '"John Bitney'" <john_bitney@gov.state.ak.us> Sent: 3/3/07 5:23 PM Subject: RE: Fwd: Taylor_Made[l] Governor:
I tried earlier this morning to reply from the Alaska Airlines jet via my Blackberry, but since the reply was to your yahoo account I received a form letter response that the account is not used any longer.
Anyway, yes Ken has been offered and has accepted the job. The assertions in the "taylor made" email are an unfortunate smear campaign. If at some point you would like detailed rebuttal, we can provide that. But, in summary, Ken is very highly regarded by wildlife management and land use management professionals in Alaska (e.g., Tom Irwin) and he will be a true asset to us in a wide variety of arenas including intensive management.
Various mainline hunting groups have called to assure me that they are not involved in Mr. Flory's efforts; several have even gone so far as to remind me that Mr. Flory is a convicted sex offender who at least one would banish from his association if he could. I have to say I am at a loss to understand what Mr. Flory hopes to accomplish by this and the newspaper attacks on you, me and Ken. If his intent is to assure more intensive management, it is particularly ironic, given that I hope this week to present to you a plan for ramped up efforts in wolf control for the remainder of this spring.
Please let me know if you need anything further in this regard.
Thanks, DL.
Denby S. Lloyd
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Commissioner Alaska Department of Fish and Game P.O. Box 115526 Juneau, AK 99811-5526 907-465-4719
From: Sarah Palin rmailto:govpalin@vahoo.com") Sent: Saturday, March 03, 2007 6:43 AM To: Sarah Palin; mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us; Frank Bailey; John Bitney; kris_perry@gov.state.ak.us Cc: Denby S Lloyd; fek9wnr@yahoo.com Subject: Re: Fwd: Taylor_Made[l]
never mind about the "anonymous" email sender... Todd forwarded this from the home computer in Wasilla... this message was composed by Steve Florey in Anchorage, evidently, and passed around.
Denby
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Sarah Palin <govpalin@yahoo.com> wrote: Mike or Frank - does anyone know how anyone could send an annonymous email from my old personal account (spalin@mtaonline.net) that I don't even use anymore... I did N O T send this email.
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sarah <spalin@mtaonline.net> wrote: From: "sarah" <spalin@mtaonline.net> To: "sarah palin" <spalin@mtaonline.net> CC: "John W. Bitney" ^ P r i v i l e g e d or P e r s c h
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Subject: Taylor_Made[ 1 ] Date: Sat, 3 Mar 2007 05:50:57 -0900 Denby's Game Guy - "Taylor-made" for a Wildlife Disaster
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* Mr. Taylor's ultimate claim to fame was his intense personal satisfaction with his important role in moving Canadian wolves into Yellowstone National Park.
* At a conference in Homer with Deborah Williams' group (now known as the Alaska Conservation Voters), Mr. Taylor recounted his efforts to aid the restoration of wolves to Yellowstone National Park including the line, "I cried when the wolves were released at Yellowstone". Very progressive, Ken! Now every hunter in the whole country is crying over this unmitigated disaster.
* Mr. Taylor, an active liberal, was an enthusiastic supporter and campaigner for Democrat Fran Ulmer's unsuccessful run for governor.
* In Fairbanks, from about '85 to '91 (or so) he had dismal performance. His penchant for playing golf and chasing "the good life" sent him on the National and International meetings circuit to the point that the Fairbanks staff referred to him as "The Vacancy Factor".
* Mr. Taylor's tenure at Region III in Fairbanks followed a stint as one of the worst area biologist's in corporate memory. He was assigned in Dillingham (Mulchatna Caribou herd, etc.) where he distinguished himself by never having any data for the Board (or probably the Region) on population dynamics or changes. He virtually sat in the chair and accomplished nothing.
* As the management coordinator in cahoots with Chris Smith (ultra greenie and "anti" sympathizer), he made sure Bob Stevenson, one of arguably the best five wolf biologists in the world was taken out as the Department's wolf expert and re-assigned as an area biologist. The new wolf guy was a much better "yes" man.
* Taylor was "responsible" for decisions during the Department's G M U 20A wolf control efforts and could have easily avoided the confrontation with Gordon Haber, which put Gordie on the evening news after the Dept. muffed efficiently killing a wolf in a snare with the cameras rolling.
* In the 1990s, Taylor worked for some time as the Deputy Director of the Division of Wildlife Conservation under his CSU college buddy and longtime friend Wayne Reglin. Among his notable achievements, he can be credited (at least in part) with the Department's disastrous wolf sterilization program.
* He was later appointed Director of Habitat under Tony Knowles and was at the helm during the time they really got into trouble. There were
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eyewitness accounts of Habitat staffers throwing pizza parties to celebrate their victories in shutting down commercial/industrial endeavors. Murkowski subsequently moved Habitat to DNR to neutralize the Division's radical environmental gang's ability to stifle industry/development.
* Throughout his career, Taylor was uniformly known as a worthless supervisor by those he supervised, except for the habitat folks whom he let do anything the regional Habitat Supervisor wanted to do.
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Sarah Palin [gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Tuesday, March 06, 2007 6:42 PM Meghan N Stapleton; Sharon W Leighow John W Bitney; Michael A Tibbies; Frye; Ivy J (GOV) lyda
Shoot - ktuu's coverage of the ethics issue made lyda look like she was on the high rd by basically claiming I was inaccesible and we just don't understand the process ...
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From: Sent: To: Subject: Governor Sarah Palin [governor@gov.state.ak.us] Tuesday, March 06, 2007 2:42 PM rmoe@asrc.com RE: Other
every email herself, your message has been received and is being reviewed by the appropriate staff person in this office who can best address your need, suggestion, or comment.
Original Message From: WebMail@gov.state.ak.us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us] Sent: Monday, March 05, 2007 5:21 PM To: governor@gov.state.ak.us Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mr. Roxanna Moe, PHR address: 3900 C Street, Suite 201 Anchorage AK 99503
MESSAGE: Honorable Ms. Palin; Good afternoon I'm Roxanna Moe, Director Employee Training & Development Services for ASRC Service Center, Inc. located in Anchorage - we would enjoy a meeting session to discuss Workforce Development; our initiative within our corporate office is to have fully trained personnel and talent to meet our business demands not only in Oil & Gas but also in our professional and administrative operations. caught my A recent article regarding your husband's interest in workforce readiness
attention; and our office would enjoy meeting with Mr. Palin; his oil field and pipeline exposure would be a great baseline to kick off a cooperative future plan to help our residents of Alaska. Ms. Palin, I would appreciate your help in notifying your husband Todd, we are eager to introduce ourselves and hope
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would too.
Have a wonderful week.
With Regards, Roxanna Moe, PHR ASRC Service Center, Inc. HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
rraoe@asrc.com PLEASE ADD TO E-NEWS
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Sarah Palin [govpalin@yahoo.com] Tuesday, March 06, 2007 7:28 PM stevedon@gci.net; Notti; Emil R (CED); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Bitney; John W (LAA) Spencer; Kari L (GOV)
Subject: Fwd: renewAL
I check into this Donnie. Thank you! And let me know if you're successful with the electronic application soon. Sarah Donnie Darilek <stevedon@gcLnet> wrote: Date: Tue, 06 Mar 2007 19:30:36 -0900 From: Donnie Darilek <stevedon@gci.net> Subject: renewAL To: license@commerce.state.ak.us CC: Sarah <spalin@mtaonline.net> I have tried several times to renew our business license online. Your site will not even accept out telephone number. I keep getting your message to "enter number, including area code", then it rejects because I cannot enter the number. Last year, it was relatively simple to renew online. Whatever changes you made: THEY DO NOT WORK! So, until you fix the glitches, I am in a quandary about what to do. I suppose I can just do it by snail mail, but that will put me even farther out of compliance. By the way, I have cc'd this to Governor Palin. Fix your website. Thank You. (A reply would be nice, as this has been a problem since January)
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From: Sent: To: Sarah Palin [gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Tuesday, March 06, 2007 7:13 PM Frye; Ivy J (GOV)
Subject: RE: lyda
good, i didn't get to see the 5, but the 6 wasn't so good I thot Ivy Frye <ivyJ~rye@gov.state.ak.us> wrote: That was a low blow she took. I can't believe it! The 5 o'clock coverage was great, I thought. Your quotes were great and McAllister ended by saying that Lyda has been your only opposition since you took office. Original Message From: Sarah Palin [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Sent: Tuesday, March 06, 2007 6:42 PM To: meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us; sharon_leighow@gov.state.ak.us Cc: john_bitney@gov.state.ak.us; mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us; ivy_frye@gov.state.ak.us Subject: lyda Shoot - ktuu's coverage of the ethics issue made lyda look like she was on the high rd by basically claiming I was inaccesible and we just don't understand the process ... Sarah Palin
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Tom Irwin [tom_irwin@dnr.state.ak.us] Tuesday, March 06, 2007 8:02 AM Sarah Palin; Balash; Joseph R (GOV) Martha K Rutherford RE: Fwd: RE: Yukon First Nation seeks own Alaska pipeline deal
Governor, sorry I didn't get back to you sooner, Yesterday started at 4:00 and ended ar 10:00. The meetings have gone well, The only tough issue was last night on PLA,s and this was realy a union hire issue not an Alaskan hire issue.
Today is non stop until 1:00. Do you have any time to visit between 1:00 and 2:00 on the First Nations meeting? God bless your day! Tom
Original Message From: "Sarah Palin" <gov.sarah@yahoo.com> To: tom_irwin@dnr.state.ak.us Sent: 3/5/07 6:59 PM Subject: RE: Fwd: RE: Yukon First Nation seeks own Alaska pipeline deal
Thanks Tom - let's chat about it when I get to my office - it's a snow day here, I guess, but some of us will be in.
Sarah Palin
Original Message From: "Tom Irwin"<tom_irwin@dnr.state.ak.us> To: "Palin Sarah"<govpalin@gov.state.ak.us>; "Palin Sarah"<gov.sarah@yahoo.com> Sent: 3/4/07 2:55 PM Subject: FW: Fwd: RE: Yukon First Nation seeks own Alaska pipeline deal
Governor, I sent this out yesterday as my cell phone battery was going out. I am resending to make sure you received the email. Sorry if it is a duplicate. Wanted your thoughts before Joe and I meet with some of the First Nations people from Canada. See 2nd email below.
Also thanks for making last Friday so great!
Tom
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Original Message From: "Joe Balash"<joe_balash@gov.state.ak.us> To: tom_irwin@dnr.state.ak.us Sent: 3/4/07 1:32 PM
Subject: Re: Fwd: RE: Yukon First Nation seeks own Alaska pipeline deal
Tom, Here's what you sent out last night. The arrangement for Tuesday is at 2 pm in the Governor's office. We are likely to be on teleconference.
As far as the media meetings go, I would like to go with you to all of them Monday I will have a vehicle, but on Tuesday it would be most convenient for my family if they can drop me off in town in the morning. Then I would need to get out to the airport around 4.
Thanks, Tom.
Joe
Original Message From: Tom Irwin <tom_irwin@dnr.state.ak.us> To: Sarah Palin <govpalin@yahoo.com>; Joe Balash; Marty Rutherford Sent: Sat Mar 03 23:29:40 2007 Subject: RE: Fwd: RE: Yukon First Nation seeks own Alaska pipeline deal
Governor and everyone:
I suggest that In the first meeting, after we talk about the new energy in Alaska, we stress that the Governor has established a fair, open process that could include the Canadian route or the LNG route. We need to let them know that they could positively or negativlely affect the economics of a Canadian route and consequently any benefit to them. Also it is likely the successful applicant would be doing all or part of the negotiations. We do have a good opportunity to set the foundation for their thinking and a positive relationship.
Appreciate any and all comments so we can think about this more before the meeting. Thanks Tom 2
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Original Message From: "Sarah Palin"<govpalin@yahoo.com> To: "Joe Balash"<joe_balash@gov.state.ak.us>; "Michael Tibbies"<mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak,us>; "John Bitney"<john_bitney@gov.state.ak.us>; "Kari Spencer"<kari_spencer@gov.state.ak.us>; "Marty Rutherford"<marty_rutherford@dnr.state.ak.us>; Sent: 3/3/07 9:49 PM Subject: Re: Fwd: RE: Yukon First Nation seeks own Alaska pipeline deal tom_irwin@dnr.state.ak.us
Thanks so much Joe. And if they happen to still be there on Saturday, remember I'll be up in Fairbanks that weekend if they wanted to meet then.
Joe Balash <joe_balash@gov.state.ak.us> wrote: Governor,
The request that came in from the White River First Nation came in with a date during your trip to DC. As such, I made
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From: Sent: To: Subject: Mike Tibbies [mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us] Tuesday, March 06, 2007 8:25 PM Sarah Palin RE: lyda
My take away from the story was that you are pushing for what is right for regardless of what party or who the sponsor is. Lyda did get a cheap shot you have been gone for several weeks but your response was very good about phone and regular phone access. An unbiased view from my Aunt watching my that you looked great, especially holding up the phone saying that you are accessible. She was very convinced.
alaska in saying that having cell daughter was very
We will play nice for a while but I am convinced that we did the right thing sending a message that we are not afraid to play hardball, especially as we get into gasline hearings.
A little off of what we planned for the day but I think you did a great job.
MT Original Message From: "Sarah Palin" <gov.sarah@yahoo.com> To: meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us; sharon_leighow@gov.state.ak.us Cc: john_bitney@gov.state.ak.us; mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us; ivy_frye@gov.state.ak.us Sent: 3/7/07 4:42 AM Subject: lyda
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From: Sent: To: Subject: Kari Spencer [kari_spencer@gov.state.ak.us] Tuesday, March 06, 2007 3:12 PM Governor Sarah Palin RE: Other
I guess so. It was in her bio for the campaign brochure that was mailed to everyone. about if we say February 11 and leave the year off?
How
Kari Spencer Governor's Scheduler 907-465-3986 phone; 907-465-3889 fax Original Message From: Governor Sarah Palin [mailto:governor@gov.state.ak.us] Sent: Tuesday, March 06, 2007 2:38 PM To: 'Kari Spencer' Subject: FW: Other
Is this okay to give out?
Original Message From: WebMailSgov.state.ak.us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us] Sent: Monday, March 05, 2007 4:33 PM To: governorSgov.state.ak.us Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mr. Neil \'Kid\' Wetherington address: P.O. Box 73291 Fairbanks AK 99707
MESSAGE:
To Whom it May Concern,
Could you please share with me when the Governor (sarah's) birthday is please?
Thank you for your assistance.
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Kid
montanakidhammer@yahoo.com
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Kari Spencer [kari_spencer@gov.state.ak.us] Tuesday, March 06, 2007 3:45 PM Patrick Galvin Sarah Paiin; Tom Irwin; Marty Rutherford; joe_balash@gov.state.ak.us; lacy_wilcox@revenue.state.ak.us
Subject: RE: Energy Counsel I made this call. She said to make sure you and Joe knew you only had 30 minutes! Kari. From: Patrick Galvin [mailto:patrick_galvin@revenue.state.ak.us] Sent: Monday, March 05, 2007 4:26 PM To: Kari L Spencer Cc: Sarah Palin; Tom Irwin; Marty Rutherford; joe_balash@gov.state.ak.us Subject: Energy Counsel
Kari, Can you please contact Lori Cameron, Executive Director of The Energy Counsel, and let her know that I will be representing the Administration in the presentation of AGIA on Saturday, March 10? Lori's contact n u m b e r is (972) 243-7788. Joe and I will be there together. Thank you. -Pat
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From: Sent: To: Subject: Ivy Frye [lvy_Frye@gov.state.ak.us] Tuesday, March 06, 2007 7:07 PM Sarah Palin RE: lyda
That was a low blow she took.
I can't believe it!
The 5 o'clock coverage was great, I thought. Your quotes were great and McAllister ended by saying that Lyda has been your only opposition since you took office.
Original Message From: Sarah Palin [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Sent: Tuesday, March 06, 2007 6:42 PM To: meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us; sharon_leighow@gov.state.ak.us Cc: john_bitney@gov.state.ak.us; mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us; ivy_frye@gov.state.ak.us Subject: lyda
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From: Sent: To: Patrick Galvin [patrick_galvin@revenue.state.ak.us] Wednesday, March 07, 2007 7:13 AM Palin; Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Subject: FW: From Rod at the News-Miner
The yahoo address bounced back as undeliverable. -Pat
From: Patrick Galvin [mailto:patrick_galvin@revenue.state.ak.us] Sent: Wednesday, March 07, 2007 7:10 AM To: Sarah Palin; Sarah Palin; meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us; sharon_leighow@gov.state.ak.us; mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us; joe_balash@gov.state.ak.us; martyj-utherford@dnr.state.ak.us; tomJrwin@dnr.state.ak.us; bruceanders888@hotmail.com Subject: RE: From Rod at the News-Miner Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
-Pat
From: Sarah Palin [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Sent: Wednesday, March 07, 2007 6:34 AM To: Sarah Palin; meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us; sharon_leighow@gov.state.ak.us; mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us; joe_balash@gov,state.ak.us; marty_rutherford@dnr.state.ak.us; patrick_galvin@revenue.state.ak.us; tom_irwin@dnr.state.ak.us; bruceanders888@hotmail.com Subject: RE: From Rod at the News-Miner
meg - did you get this? did tom/marty have anything to add? Sarah Palin <gov.sarah@yahoo.com> wrote:
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Sarah Palin Original Message From: "Meghan Stapleton" To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com; '"Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)'" Cc: '"Sharon Leighow'"; meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us Sent: 3/6/07 5:03 PM Subject: FW: From Rod at the News-Miner News-Miner would like to know if you still feel this way or disavow yourself of the comments below. For tomorrow. Thanks, Meg
Meghan N. Stapleton Communications Director Office of Governor Sarah Palin 907.269.7450 o 907.269.7463 f 907.321.4975 c Original Message From: Rod Boyce [mailto:rboyce@newsminer.com] Sent: Tuesday, March 06, 2007 12:57 PM To: Meghan Stapleton Subject: From Rod at the News-Miner
Hi Meg, Here's a portion of the text from the May 6, 2005 full-page ad that appeared in the News-Miner and in support of the Alaska Gasline Port Authority's project: "As concerned citizens who love Alaska, we are speaking up in favor of the best and only proposal that provides maximum benefits to the state. The risk of inaction is too high. We urge you to get involved, too." Gov. (then mayor) Palin appeared in the ad, and provided her signature, along with Hammond, Hickel and Halford. I'd like to know if the governor stands by the statement that the port authority plan is the "best and only proposal that provides maximum benefits to the state," disavows that statement, or has some other comment on it.
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Thanks much. Rod Boyce News-Miner 459-7575
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Kari Spencer [kari_spencer@gov.state.ak.us] Wednesday, March 07, 2007 8:05 PM Perez; Linda J (GOV); Todd Palin; 'Sarah Palin"; Fagerstrom; Erika (GOV) Gary R Wheeler
Subject: Track's travel Linda, what are the rules about Track Plain traveling to Juneau? Since he hasn't been to Juneau yet, does he get to come and see his family's home in Juneau on a state TA, or does he have to move here? Please advise, I think he's coming down on Monday and we need to figure out his travel. Thanks! Kari. Kari Spencer Governor's Scheduler 907-465-3986 phone; 907-465-3889 fax
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From: Sent: To: Sarah Palin [gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Wednesday, March 07, 2007 1:24 PM Patrick S Galvin; Bruce Anders; Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Meghan N Stapleton; Sharon W Leighow; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Martha K Rutherford; Tom E Irwin; Governor Sarah Palin
Subject: RE: From Rod at the News-Miner
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>From: "Joe Balash" >To: "Patrick Galvin" >"Michael >Tibbles" ,"Marty Rutherford"
> Re: From Rod at the News-Miner >Subject:

>Date: Wed, 7 Mar 2007 08:10:01 -0900 >_ > Privileged or Personal Material Redacted > > >
> Original Message >From: Patrick Galvin >To: Sarah Palin ; Sarah Palin ; >meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us; >sharon_leighow@gov.state.ak.us; Michael >Tibbles; Joe Balash; Marty Rutherford; tom_irwin@dnr.state.ak.us >; bruceanders888@hotmail.com
>
>Sent: Wed Mar 07 07:10:08 2007 >Subject: RE: From Rod at the News-Miner
>
>
>From: Sarah Palin [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com] >Sent: Wednesday, March 07, 2007 6:34 AM >To: Sarah Palin; meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us; >sharon_leighow@gov.state.ak.us; mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us;
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>joe_balash@gov.state.ak.us; marty_rutherford@dnr.state.ak.us; >patrick_galvin@revenue.state.ak.us; tom_irwin@dnr.state.ak.us; >bruceanders8 8 8@hotmail .com >Subject: RE: From Rod at the News-Miner
>
>meg - did you get this? did tom/marty have anything to add?
>
>Sarah Palin wrote:

> Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
>
>
> Sarah Palin > Original Message > From: "Meghan Stapleton" > To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com; '"Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)'" > Cc: '"Sharon Leighow'"; meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us > Sent: 3/6/07 5:03 PM > Subject: FW: From Rod at the News-Miner > > News-Miner would like to know if you still feel this way or disavow >yourself > of the comments below. > For tomorrow. > > Thanks, > Meg > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >
>
> Hi Meg,
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> Here's a portion of the text from the May 6, 2005 full-page ad that >appeared > in the News-Miner and in support of the Alaska Gasline Port Authority's > project:
>
> "As concerned citizens who love Alaska, we are speaking up in favor of the > best and only proposal that provides maximum benefits to the state. The >risk > of inaction is too high. We urge you to get involved, too." > > Gov. (then mayor) Palin appeared in the ad, and provided her signature, > along with Hammond, Hickel and Halford.
>
> I'd like to know if the governor stands by the statement that the port > authority plan is the "best and only proposal that provides maximum >benefits > to the state," disavows that statement, or has some other comment on it.
>
> > Thanks much.

>
> Rod Boyce > News-Miner > 459-7575

> >
> > >It's here! Your new message! >Get new email alerts
>
> with the free Yahoo! Toolbar.

>
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Sarah Palin [gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Wednesday, March 07, 2007 1:21 PM Meghan N Stapleton; Katz; John W (GOV); Martha K Rutherford; Tom E Irwin; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Patrick S Galvin Balash; Joseph R (GOV)
Subject: RE: Trex on Alaska
sounds good, and if you have to make a statement on my behalf, it would be all about the stats and data proving the state's fiscal stability. Meghan Stapleton <meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us> wrote:
Not to speak on behalf of Commissioner Galvin, but I will since we j u s t s p o k e : Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Thanks, Meg
From: Sarah Palin [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Sent: Wednesday, March 07, 2007 12:56 PM To: Sarah Palin; John Katz; 'Marty Rutherford'; tom_irwin@dnr.state.ak.us; Meghan Stapleton; 'Michael Tibbies'; 'Patrick Galvin' Cc: joe_balash@gov.state.ak.us; gov.sarah@yahoo.com Subject: RE: Trex on Alaska Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Sarah Palin <gov.sarah@yahoo.com> wrote:

John Katz <jwkatz@ALASKADC.org> wrote:

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Please note that my email address has changed. My new email address is iwkatzfolalaskadc.org. Thank vou. > On 3/7/2007 at 2:46:02 pm, in message <00a001c760fl$3d001970 $d 1 a23f92@GOVEXECA148164>, Meghan Stapleton <meghan staplcton@gov.state.ak.us> wrote:
Meghan N. Stapleton Communications Director Office of Governor Sarah Palin

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From: Joe Balash [mailto:joe_balash@gov.state.ak.us] Sent: Wednesday, March 07, 2007 8:07 AM To: meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us; Marty Rutherford; Patrick Galvin; tom_irwin@dnr.state.ak.us; Michael Tibbies Subject: Fw: Trex on Alaska
Original Message From: Robert Dillon <rdillon@energyintel.com> To: Joe Balash Sent: Wed Mar 07 08:05:08 2007 Subject: Trex on Alaska
I assume you have your blackberry with you. Exxon CEO is slamming Alaska in their analyst meeting right now. He said the state lacks fiscal stability and that a producer-owned line is still the best bet. I'm
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not listening to the analyst call, but we do have someone there and I will fill you in later. Just thought you might want to pass it along to the governor in case she wants to respond. Of course, you know this is an escalating war of words that has Exxon ticked off. Give me a call when you're free. Sincerely, R.A. Dillon Assistant Editor Oil Daily Tel: (202) 662-0723 Cell: (202) 243-8735 E-Mail: RDillon@energyintel.com
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Sarah Palin [gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Wednesday, March 07, 2007 12:54 PM Meghan N Stapleton Patrick S Galvin; Martha K Rutherford; Tom E Irwin; Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Sharon W Leighow
Subject: RE: From Rod at the News-Miner
meg - did this go out?

Meghan Stapleton
Okay. How's this? I believe I captured everyone's concerns and comments. Thanks.
Meghan N. Stapleton Communications Director Office of Governor Sarah Palin 907.269.7450 o 907.269.7463 f 907.321.4975 c Original Message From: Patrick Galvin [mailto:patrick_galvin@revenue.state.ak.us] Sent: Wednesday, March 07, 2007 10:02 AM To: Bruce Anders; joe_balash@gov.state.ak.us; gov.sarah@yahoo.com; meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us; sharon_leighow@gov.state.ak.us; mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us; marty_rutherford@dnr.state.ak.us; tom_irwin@dnr.state.ak.us; Governor Sarah Palin (govpalin@gov.state.ak.us) Subject: RE: From Rod at the News-Miner
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-Pat Original Message From: Bruce Anders [mailto:bruceanders888@hotmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, March 07, 2007 8:56 AM To: joe_balash@gov.state.ak.us; patrick_galvin@revenue.state.ak.us; gov.sarah@yahoo.com; meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us; sharon_leighow@gov.state.ak.us; mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us; marty_rutherford@dnr.state.ak.us; tom_irwin@dnr.state.ak.us Subject: Re: From Rod at the News-Miner
>From: "Joe Balash" >To: "Patrick Galvin" >n@gov.state.AK.us>"Michael >Tibbles","Marty Rutherford" >888@hotmail.com> >Subject: Re: From Rod at the News-Miner >Date: Wed, 7 Mar 2007 08:10:01 -0900
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> Original Message >From: Patrick Galvin >To: Sarah Palin ; Sarah Palin ; >meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us; >sharon_leighow@gov.state.ak.us; Michael >Tibbles; Joe Balash; Marty Rutherford; tom_irwin@dnr.state.ak.us >; bruceanders888@hotmail.com
>
>Sent: Wed Mar 07 07:10:08 2007 >Subject: RE: From Rod at the News-Miner
>
>From: Sarah Palin [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com] >Sent: Wednesday, March 07, 2007 6:34 AM >To: Sarah Palin; meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us; >sharon_leighow@gov.state.ak.us; mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us; >joe_balash@gov.state.ak.us; marty_rutherford@dnr.state.ak.us; >patrick_galvin@revenue.state.ak.us; tom_irwin@dnr.state.ak.us; >bruceanders888@hotmail.com >Subject: RE: From Rod at the News-Miner > >meg - did you get this? did tom/marty have anything to add? > >Sarah Palin wrote:
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> Sarah Palin

>
> > > > > >

>
Original Message From: "Meghan Stapleton" To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com; '"Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)"' Cc: '"Sharon Leighow'"; meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us Sent: 3/6/07 5:03 PM Subject: FW: From Rod at the News-Miner
> News-Miner would like to know if you still feel this way or disavow >yourself > of the comments below. > > For tomorrow. > Thanks, > Meg >
> >
> > > > > >

>
> > > > >

> > >
> Hi Meg,
>
> Here's a portion of the text from the May 6, 2005 full-page ad that >appeared > in the News-Miner and in support of the Alaska Gasline Port Authority's > project:
>
> "As concerned citizens who love Alaska, we are speaking up in favor of the > best and only proposal that provides maximum benefits to the state.
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The >risk > of inaction is too high. We urge you to get involved, too." > > Gov. (then mayor) Palin appeared in the ad, and provided her signature, > along with Hammond, Hickel and Halford.
>
> I'd like to know if the governor stands by the statement that the port > authority plan is the "best and only proposal that provides maximum >benefits > to the state," disavows that statement, or has some other comment on it.
>
> Thanks much.

>
> Rod Boyce > News-Miner > 459-7575 > >

> >
>It's here! Your new message! >Get new email alerts >atures/mail/> > with the free Yahoo! Toolbar. >atures/mail/>
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From; Sent: To: Meghan Stapleton [meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us] Wednesday, March 07, 2007 10:19 AM 'Sarah Palin'; Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Balash; Joseph R (GOV); marty_rutherford@dnr.state.ak.us; patrick_galvin@revenue.state.ak.us; tom_irwin@dnr.state.ak.us; bruceanders888@hotmail.com RE: From Rod at the News-Miner
Subject:
Importance: High Governor, I did receive this. Still w a i t i n g for additional c o m m e n t / s u g g e s t i o n s f r o m t h e t e a m , Rod w o u l d like s o m e t h i n g f o r t o d a y , Thanks, Meg
Meghan IN. Stapleton Communications Director Office of Governor Sarah Palin

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From: Sarah Palin [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Sent: Wednesday, March 07, 2007 6:34 AM To: Sarah Palin; meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us; sharon_leighow@gov.state.ak.us; mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us; joe_balash@gov.state.ak.us; marty_rutherford@dnr.state.ak.us; patrick_galvin@revenue.state.ak.us; tom_irwin@dnr.state.ak.us; bruceanders888@hotmail.com Subject: RE: From Rod at the News-Miner
meg - did you get this? did tom/marty have anything to add? Sarah Palin <sov.sarah(S),vahoo.com> wrote:
Sarah Palin Original Message From: "Meghan Stapleton" To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com; '"Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)"' Cc: '"Sharon Leighow'"; meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us Sent: 3/6/07 5:03 PM Subject: FW: From Rod at the News-Miner News-Miner would like to know if you still feel this way or disavow yourself of the comments below.
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For tomorrow. Thanks, Meg
Hi Meg, Here's a portion of the text from the May 6, 2005 full-page ad that appeared in the News-Miner and in support of the Alaska Gasline Port Authority's project: "As concerned citizens who love Alaska, we are speaking up in favor of the best and only proposal that provides maximum benefits to the state. The risk of inaction is too high. We urge you to get involved, too." Gov. (then mayor) Palin appeared in the ad, and provided her signature, along with Hammond, Hickel and Halford. I'd like to know if the governor stands by the statement that the port authority plan is the "best and only proposal that provides maximum benefits to the state," disavows that statement, or has some other comment on it.
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Kari Spencer [kari_spencer@gov.state.ak.us] Wednesday, March 07, 2007 6:16 PM 'Mike Tibbies'; Sarah Paiin; Todd Palin; Perez; Linda J (GOV); talis.colberg@law.state.ak.us; mike_Nizich@gov.state.ak.us; Gary R Wheeler 'Janice Mason'; Korting; Nancy A (LAW)
Subject: Travel and ethics clarification, 2:00pm March 13 We have scheduled a meeting on Tuesday, March 13, at 2:00pm for discussion about travel and ethics for the Governor and First Gentleman. There seems to be confusion on the answers to questions about First Gentleman and children's travel and per diem, using the King Air, TA's, per diem, and so forth. The idea is to do things right from the get-go so we don't have any questions about how we should have done it later. If AG Colberg, the designated ethics supervisor for the Governor, and Linda Perez could be available to answer these questions, hopefully confusion about what is okay and what is not okay for the First Family can be eliminated and our First Family will not need to spend time worrying about this. Kari Spencer Governor's Scheduler 907-465-3986 phone; 907-465-3889 fax
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Sarah Palin [gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Thursday, March 08, 2007 1:27 PM Frye; Ivy J (GOV); Meghan N Stapleton; Michael A Nizich Michael A Tibbies; Sharon W Leighow
Subject: RE: Press Release: Governor Palin Fills Vacancy on Board of Fisheries meg- try this: Larry understands the complexities of interpretting F & G regulations, as was evidenced by his having to pay a fine for a timing violation on the water. (and humorously, it's the sign of a true SE fisherman - he's got a small violation on his record now, some true fishermen would say) As Larry evidently disclosed in the attached email from Ivy - he wasn't even on the water when the violation occurred, but he owned the pot so he owned up to the mistake.
Ivy Frye <ivy_frye@gov.staXe.ak.us> wrote: Yes. This was discussed in our meetings with the above mentioned and Commissioner Lloyd. He disclosed it in his cover letter.
"In the summer of 2006, I owned a king crab pot that was involved in a misdemeanor violation (set hours too early). Another individual was authorized to set or retrieve my pot under his own permit. I was not present for the violation, but was the owner of the pot and received a ticket which I paid."
From: Meghan Stapleton [mailto:meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us] Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2007 12:10 PM To: 'Ivy Frye'; 'Nizich, Michael A (GOV)' Cc: 'Michael Tibbies'; 'Sharon Leighow'; meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us Subject: FW: Press Release: Governor Palin Fills Vacancy on Board of Fisheries Please tell me no. Read below.
From: Sharon Busch [mailto:sharon_busch@gov.state.ak.us] Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2007 12:08 PM To: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); 'Meghan Stapleton' Subject: FW: Press Release: Governor Palin Fills Vacancy on Board of Fisheries
From: Toomey, Sheila [mailto:SToomey@adn.com] Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2007 12:04 PM To: Sharon Busch Subject: RE: Press Release: Governor Palin Fills Vacancy on Board of Fisheries Sharon: Is this the Larry Edfelt who was cited last year for a fishing violation, ABWE Troopers ini Juneau, fishing for crab during a closed season? I haven't checked the court computer file yet so don't know how it came out. Looks like he put his pot in 2-3 hours before season opened, personal use, fined $200, crab seized. Age 63 so looks like the same guy. No big deal but maybe earish. Regards, Sheila Original Message From: Sharon Busch [mailto:sharon_busch@gov.state.ak.us] Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2007 11:17 AM To: GOV - PRESS RELEASE DISTRIBUTION
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Subject: Press Release: Governor Palin Fills Vacancy on Board of Fisheries x
FOR I M M E D I A T E RELEASE
07-049 Governor Palin Fills Vacancy on Board of Fisheries
March 8, 2007, Juneau, AK - Governor Palin today announced the appointment of Juneau resident, Larry Edfelt, to the Alaska Board of Fisheries. Edfelt previously served on the board from 1992-1997. "I am honored that someone of Larry's stature and experience has agreed to come back and serve the state again on this important board," said Governor Palin. "He's familiar with Alaska fisheries from a number of vantage points. His vision and temperament are just what this board needs." Edfelt retired from the Alaska Department of Fish and Game in 1986, after a distinguished 23-year career. He served as a fisheries biologist, Deputy Director of Commercial Fisheries, and Assistant Executive Director of the Boards of Fisheries and Game before his retirement. He has also worked as a charter boat owner and operator. Edfelt is well known around Alaska for his humorous columns published in the Juneau Empire and the Anchorage Daily News. The seven members of the Alaska Board of Fisheries are appointed by the Governor, subject to legislative confirmation, to conserve and develop the fishery resources of the state. This involves setting seasons, bag limits, methods and means for the state's subsistence, commercial, sport, guided sport, and personal use fisheries, and it also involves setting policy and direction for the management of the state's fishery resources. The board is charged with making allocative decisions, while the Department of Fish and Game is responsible for management based on those decisions. Edfelt will participate as a voting member at the Board's next meeting, from March 9 t h to March 13 th in Anchorage, during which the board will take up statewide finfish and supplemental issues. If confirmed by the Legislature, Edfelt will fill the seat vacated by Rupe Andrews of Juneau, who resigned last month. ###
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Sarah Palin [gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Thursday, March 08, 2007 1:32 PM Frye; Ivy J (GOV); Meghan N Stapleton; Michael A Nizich; Denby S Lloyd Michael A Tibbies; Sharon W Leighow
Subject: RE: Press Release: Governor Palin Fills Vacancy on Board of Fisheries
Ivy Frye <ivy_frye@gov.state, ak.us> wrote: Yes. This was discussed in our meetings with the above mentioned and Commissioner Lloyd. He disclosed it in his cover letter.
Meghan N, Stapleton Communications Director Office of Governor Sarah Palin 907.269.7450 0 907.269.7463 f 907,321,4975 c
From: Toomey, Sheila [mailto:SToomey@adn.com] Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2007 12:04 PM To: Sharon Busch Subject: RE: Press Release: Governor Palin Fills Vacancy on Board of Fisheries Sharon: Is this the Larry Edfelt who was cited last year for a fishing violation, ABWE Troopers ini Juneau, fishing for crab during a closed season? I haven't checked the court computer file yet so don't know how it came out. Looks like he put his pot in 2-3 hours before season opened, personal use, fined $200, crab seized. Age 63 so looks like the same guy. No big deal but maybe earish. Regards, Sheila Original Message From: Sharon Busch [mailto:sharon_busch@gov.state.ak.us3 Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2007 11:17 AM To: GOV - PRESS RELEASE DISTRIBUTION Subject: Press Release: Governor Palin Fills Vacancy on Board of Fisheries
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 8, 2007, Juneau, AK - Governor Palin today announced the appointment of Juneau resident, Larry Edfelt, to the Alaska Board of Fisheries. Edfelt previously served on the board from 1992-1997. "I am honored that someone of Larry's stature and experience has agreed to come back and serve the state again on this important board," said Governor Palin. "He's familiar with Alaska fisheries from a number of vantage points. His vision and temperament are just what this board needs." Edfelt retired from the Alaska Department of Fish and Game in 1986, after a distinguished 23-year career. He served as a fisheries biologist, Deputy Director of Commercial Fisheries, and Assistant Executive Director of the Boards of Fisheries and Game before his retirement, He has also worked as a charter boat owner and operator. Edfelt is well known around Alaska for his humorous columns published in the Juneau Empire and the Anchorage Daily News. The seven members of the Alaska Board of Fisheries are appointed by the Governor, subject to legislative confirmation, to conserve and develop the fishery resources of the state. This involves setting seasons, bag limits, methods and means for the state's subsistence, commercial, sport, guided sport, and personal use fisheries, and It also involves setting policy and direction for the management of the state's fishery resources. The board is charged with making allocative decisions, while the Department of Fish and Game is responsible for management based on those decisions. Edfelt will participate as a voting member at the Board's next meeting, from March 9 t h to March 13 th In Anchorage, during which the board will take up statewide finfish and supplemental issues. If confirmed by the Legislature, Edfelt will fill the seat vacated by Rupe Andrews of Juneau, who resigned last month. ### Sharon Busch Office of the Governor Executive Secretary for Press & Communications Phone: 907-463-4031
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Sarah Palin [gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Thursday, March 08, 2007 1:19 PM Frye; Ivy J (GOV); Meghan N Stapleton; Michael A Nizich Michael A Tibbies; Sharon W Leighow
Subject: RE: Press Release: Governor Palin Fills Vacancy on Board of Fisheries
Ivy Frye <ivy_frye@gov.state.ak.us> wrote: Yes. This was discussed in our meetings with the above mentioned and Commissioner Lloyd. He disclosed it in his cover letter.
"In the summer of 2006, I owned a king crab pot that was involved in a misdemeanor violation (set hours too early). Another individual was authorized to set or retrieve my pot under his own permit, I was not present for the violation, but was the owner of the pot and received a ticket which I paid."
Meghan N. Stapfeton Communications Director Office of Governor Sarah Palin 907.269.7450 0 907.269.7463 f 907.321.4975 c
From: Toomey, Sheila [mailto:SToomey@adn.com] Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2007 12:04 PM To: Sharon Busch Subject: RE: Press Release: Governor Palin Fills Vacancy on Board of Fisheries Sharon: Is this the Larry Edfelt who was cited last year for a fishing violation, ABWE Troopers ini Juneau, fishing for crab during a closed season? I haven't checked the court computer file yet so don't know how it came out. Looks like he put his pot in 2-3 hours before season opened, personal use, fined $200, crab seized. Age 63 so looks like the same guy. No big deal but maybe earish. Regards, Sheila Original Message From: Sharon Busch [mailto:sharon_busch@gov.state.ak.us] Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2007 11:17 AM To: GOV - PRESS RELEASE DISTRIBUTION Subject: Press Release: Governor Palin Fills Vacancy on Board of Fisheries
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March 8, 2007, Juneau, AK - Governor Palin today announced the appointment of Juneau resident, Larry Edfelt, to the Alaska Board of Fisheries, Edfelt previously served on the board from 1992-1997. "I am honored that someone of Larry's stature and experience has agreed to come back and serve the state again on this important board," said Governor Palin. "He's familiar with Alaska fisheries from a number of vantage points. His vision and temperament are just what this board needs." Edfelt retired from the Alaska Department of Fish and Game in 1986, after a distinguished 23-year career. He served as a fisheries biologist, Deputy Director of Commercial Fisheries, and Assistant Executive Director of the Boards of Fisheries and Game before his retirement. He has also worked as a charter boat owner and operator. Edfelt is well known around Alaska for his humorous columns published in the Juneau Empire and the Anchorage Daily News. The seven members of the Alaska Board of Fisheries are appointed by the Governor, subject to legislative confirmation, to conserve and develop the fishery resources of the state. This involves setting seasons, bag limits, methods and means for the state's subsistence, commercial, sport, guided sport, and personal use fisheries, and it also involves setting policy and direction for the management of the state's fishery resources. The board is charged with making allocative decisions, while the Department of Fish and Game is responsible for management based on those decisions. Edfelt will participate as a voting member at the Board's next meeting, from March 9 t h to March 13 th in Anchorage, during which the board will take up statewide finfish and supplemental issues. If confirmed by the Legislature, Edfelt will fill the seat vacated by Rupe Andrews of Juneau, who resigned last month. ###
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Sarah Palin [gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Thursday, March 08, 2007 2:05 PM Meghan N Stapleton; gov.sarah@yahoo.com; Frye; Ivy J (GOV); Michael A Nizich Michael A Tibbies; Sharon W Leighow RE: Press Release: Governor Palin Fills Vacancy on Board of Fisheries
Thanks .
We don't want to sound flippant, deal than it actully was.
but I was afraid shelia would think this was a bigger
Sarah Palin
To: "'Sarah Palin'"<gov.sarah@yahoo.cora>; "'Ivy Frye'"<ivy_frye@gov.state.ak.us>; "'Nizich, Michael A (GOV)'"<mike_nizich@gov.state.ak.us> Cc: "'Michael Tibbies'"<mike_tibbles@gov,state.ak.us>; Leighow 1 "<sharon__leighow@gov. state.ak.us> Sent: 3/8/07 1:45 PM RE: Press Release: Governor Palin Fills Vacancy on Board of Fisheries "'Sharon
Subject:
Your last paragraph was communicated to Sheila.
Sharon's got the
"in" with
Sheila and so I'm not sure if all has been communicated at this point.
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Meg
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Sent: Thursday, March 08, To: Cc: Ivy Frye;
'Meghan Stapleton';
'Michael Tibbies'; RE:
'Sharon Leighow'
Subject: Fisheries
Press Release: Governor Palin Fills Vacancy on Board of
meg-
try this:
Larry understands the complexities of interpretting F & G regulations, was evidenced by his having to pay a fine for a timing violation on the water.
as
(and humorously,
it's the sign of a true SE fisherman - he's got a small some true fishermen would say)
violation on his record now,
As Larry evidently disclosed in the attached email from Ivy - he wasn't even on the water when the violation occurred, up to the mistake. but he owned the pot so he owned
Ivy Frye
<ivy_frye@gov.state.ak.us> wrote:
Yes.
This was discussed in our meetings with the above mentioned and He disclosed it in his cover letter.
Commissioner Lloyd.
"In the summer of 2006, misdemeanor violation
I owned a king crab pot that was involved in a Another individual was I was not present
(set hours too early).
authorized to set or retrieve my pot under his own permit. for the violation, I paid."
but was the owner of the pot and received a ticket which
From:
Meghan Stapleton
[mailto:meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us] 2007 12:10 PM Michael A (GOV)'
Sent: Thursday, March 08, To: Cc: 'Ivy Frye'; 'Nizich,
'Michael Tibbies'; FW:
'Sharon Leighow'; meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us Governor Palin Fills Vacancy on Board of
Subject: Fisheries 2
Press Release:
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Read below.
Meghan N.
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Communications Director
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From:
Sharon Busch
[mailto:sharon_busch@gov.state.ak.us] 2007 12:08 PM 'Meghan Stapleton'
Sent: Thursday, March 08, To: Leighow, FW: Sharon W
(GOV);
Subject: Fisheries
Press Release: Governor Palin Fills Vacancy on Board of
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From:
Toomey,
Sheila
[mailto:SToomey@adn.com] 2007 12:04 PM
Sent: Thursday, March 08, To: Sharon Busch RE:
Subject: Fisheries
Press Release:
Governor Palin Fills Vacancy on Board of
Sharon:
Is this the Larry Edfelt who was cited last year for a fishing ABWE Troopers ini Juneau, fishing for crab during a closed
violation, season? came out.
I haven't checked the court computer file yet so don't know how it Looks like he put his pot in 2-3 hours before season opened, fined $200, crab seized. Age 63 so looks like the same guy.
personal use,
No big deal but maybe earish.
Regards,
Sheila
Original From:
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Sharon Busch
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To: GOV - PRESS RELEASE DISTRIBUTION Subject: Press Release: Governor Palin Fills Vacancy on Board of Fisheries
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 07-049
Governor Palin Fills Vacancy on Board of Fisheries
March 8,
2007,
Juneau,
AK - Governor Palin today announced the appointment to the Alaska Board of Fisheries. Edfelt
of Juneau resident,
Larry Edfelt,
previously served on the board from 1992-1997.
"I am honored that someone of Larry's stature and experience has agreed to come back and serve the state again on this important board," Palin. points. said Governor
"He's familiar with Alaska fisheries from a number of vantage His vision and temperament are just what this board needs."
Edfelt retired from the Alaska Department of Fish and Game in 1986, 2
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He served as a fisheries biologist,
Deputy
Director of Commercial Fisheries,
and Assistant Executive Director of the He has also worked as a
Boards of Fisheries and Game before his retirement. charter boat owner and operator.
Edfelt is well known around A l a s k a for his
humorous columns published in the Juneau Empire and the Anchorage Daily News .
The seven m e m b e r s of the Alaska Board of Fisheries are appointed by the Governor, subject to legislative confirmation, to conserve and develop the bag limits, guided
fishery resources of the state.
This involves setting seasons, commercial,
methods and means for the state's subsistence, sport, and personal use fisheries,
sport,
and it also involves setting policy and The board is
direction for the management of the state's fishery resources. charged with making allocative decisions,
while the Department of Fish and
Game is responsible for management based on those decisions.
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from
during which the board will take up If confirmed by the Legislature, w h o resigned
statewide finfish and supplemental issues. Edfelt will last month.
fill the seat vacated by Rupe Andrews of Juneau,
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Executive Secretary for Press & Communications
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Subject: MOVIE Regarding the movie producer, Sprocketheads says that it would be fantastic if you could still call the producer and say sorry that you were hosed by wind... look forward to you coming here... we're here for you... and appreciate your investment in the state (plus other information that I wrote earlier). On background, the producers just ate a ton of money... about a half a million dollars in cancelling the shoot for the next two weeks. Thanks, Meg
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Meghan Stapleton [meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us] Thursday, March 08, 2007 2:59 PM gov.sarah@yahoo.com; 'Patrick Galvin' Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Stapleton; Meghan N (GOV); 'Marty Rutherford'; tomJrwin@dnr.state.ak.us
Subject: Cary Carrigan on Monday Just an FYI, Carrigan teased your presence on his show Monday morning and said that you all would get to the bottom of Tillerson's comments. My understanding is that Tillerson has another presentation tomorrow before the Council on Foreign Relations and so there may be more to report. On his show today, Cary did nothing but reemphasize how little Exxon wants to be a part of this state and it's now only coming out with these statements because the Governor's asking people to step forward or stop playing. Cary was all about the facts - went on Exxon's website where it shows it's not even going to look to Alaska for natural gas until at least 2010 and beyond. All good messages / all factual information. He had Scott Heyworth and Harold Heinze as guests. All the callers were favorable, etc. Thanks, Meg
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Meghan Stapleton [meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us] Thursday, March 08, 2007 3:56 PM gov.sarah@yahoo.com; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV) Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: FW: LEGISLATORS TO HOST COMMUNITY MEETING Hmmm...Town Hall Meetings with Wielechowski.., interesting.
From: Jeff Turner [mailto:Jeff_Turner@legis.state.ak.us] Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2007 3:10 PM Subject: LEGISLATORS TO HOST COMMUNITY MEETING
SENATOR BILL WIELECHOWSKI

For Immediate Release: March 8, 2007
LEGISLATORS TO HOST COMMUNITY MEETING

(JUNEAU) - Sen. Bill Wielechowski (D - Anchorage) and Rep. Bob Roses (R Anchorage) will host a "Town Hall Meeting and Mid-Session Update" this Saturday from 1:30-3:00 p.m. at Chester Valley Elementary. All are welcome to attend. "This is one of the most important meetings for me during session," Wielechowski said. "We need feedback from our constituents; we need to hear what direction they want us to take on issues. I look forward to listening to my neighbors' concerns and hopes for what we can accomplish this session." The legislators will present a brief legislative update and then open the floor up for constituents' questions and comments. They plan to address current issues such as the Governor's Alaska Gasline Inducement Act (AGIA), unveiled on Friday, as well as education funding, crime, the Longevity Bonus, and local capital projects. Appetizers and refreshments will be served.
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WHO: WHAT: WHEN: WHERE:
Sen. Bill Wielechowski, Rep. Bob Roses Town Hall Meeting and Mid-Session Update Saturday, March 10, 2007 @ 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Chester Valley Elementary, 1751 Patterson St.
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Unknown From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Meghan Stapleton [meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us] Thursday, March 08, 2007 2:37 PM gov.sarah@yahoo.com Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Stapleton; Meghan N (GOV) MOVIE SHOOT POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER...
Importance: High Ahhhh.... The movie was postponed. Let me see when it's best to call, if you haven't yet.
From: Carolyn K. Robinson [mailto:carolyn@sprocketheads.com] Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2007 2:27 PM To: Jason Moore; Meg Subject: Transformers
Our shoot was postponed two weeks due to weather (wind!). Very bummed. So long family cruise vacation.... Carolyn
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Meghan Stapleton [meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us] Thursday, March 08, 2007 1:35 PM 'Sarah Palin'; Frye; Ivy J (GOV); Nizich; Michael A (GOV) Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: RE: Press Release: Governor Palin Fills Vacancy on Board of Fisheries Your last paragraph was communicated to Sheila. Sharon's got the "in" with Sheila and so I'm not sure if all has been communicated at this point. Thanks, Meg
From: Sarah Palin [mailto:gov.sarah@yalioo.com] Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2007 1:27 PM To: Ivy Frye; 'Meghan Stapleton'; 'Nizich, Michael A (GOV)' Cc: 'Michael Tibbies'; 'Sharon Leighow' Subject: RE: Press Release: Governor Palin Fills Vacancy on Board of Fisheries meg- try this:
Lariy understands the complexities of interpretting F & G regulations, as was evidenced by his having to pay a fine for a timing violation on the water. (and humorously, it's the sign of a true SE fisherman - he's got a small violation on his record now, some true fishermen would say) As Larry evidently disclosed in the attached email from Ivy - he wasn't even on the water when the violation occurred, but he owned the pot so he owned up to the mistake.
Ivy Frye <ivyJrye@gov.state.ak.us>
wrote:
Yes. This was discussed in our meetings with the above mentioned and Commissioner Lloyd. He disclosed it in his cover letter.
From: Meghan Stapleton [mailto:meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us] Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2007 12:10 PM To: 'Ivy Frye'; 'Nizich, Michael A (GOV)' Cc: 'Michael Tibbies'; 'Sharon Leighow'; meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us Subject: FW: Press Release: Governor Palin Fills Vacancy on Board of Fisheries Please tell me no. Read below,
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From: Toomey, Sheila [mailto:SToomey@adn.conn] Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2007 12:04 PM To: Sharon Busch Subject: RE: Press Release: Governor Palin Fills Vacancy on Board of Fisheries Sharon: Is this the Larry Edfelt who was cited last year for a fishing violation, ABWE Troopers ini Juneau, fishing for crab during a closed season? I haven't checked the court computer file yet so don't know how it came out. Looks like he put his pot in 2-3 hours before season opened, personal use, fined $200, crab seized. Age 63 so looks like the same guy. No big deal but maybe earish. Regards, Sheila Original Message From: Sharon Busch [mailto:sharon_busch@gov.state.ak.us] Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2007 11:17 AM To: GOV - PRESS RELEASE DISTRIBUTION Subject: Press Release: Governor Palin Fills Vacancy on Board of Fisheries
March 8, 2007, Juneau, AK - Governor Palin today announced the appointment of Juneau resident, Larry Edfelt, to the Alaska Board of Fisheries. Edfelt previously served on the board from 1992-1997. "I am honored that someone of Larry's stature and experience has agreed to come back and serve the state again on this important board," said Governor Palin. "He's familiar with Alaska fisheries from a number of vantage points. His vision and temperament are just what this board needs." Edfelt retired from the Alaska Department of Fish and Game in 1986, after a distinguished 23-year career. He served as a fisheries biologist, Deputy Director of Commercial Fisheries, and Assistant Executive Director of the Boards of Fisheries and Game before his retirement. He has also worked as a charter boat owner and operator. Edfelt Is well known around Alaska for his humorous columns published in the Juneau Empire and the Anchorage Daily News. The seven members of the Alaska Board of Fisheries are appointed by the Governor, subject to legislative confirmation, to conserve and develop the fishery resources of the state. This involves setting seasons, bag limits, methods and means for the state's subsistence, commercial, sport, guided sport, and personal use fisheries, and it also involves setting policy and direction for the management of the state's fishery resources. The board is charged with making allocative decisions, while the Department of Fish and Game is responsible for management based on those decisions. Edfelt will participate as a voting member at the Board's next meeting, from March 9 t h to March 13 th in Anchorage, during which the board will take up statewide finfish and supplemental issues. If confirmed by the Legislature, Edfelt will fill the seat vacated by Rupe Andrews of Juneau, who resigned last month. ###
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Unknown From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Importance: Flag Status: Governor, Some of the biggest names in Hollywood are flying into Valdez tomorrow to begin shooting a summer blockbuster movie. Local hire, local extras, local outfitters / helicopters / boats / ERA aviation are all part of the deal. They've even hired one of Alaska's own film companies (Sprocketheads) and filmmaker Steve Rychetnik (he shot the Halcro campaign ads) to help shoot the opening see to the movie "Transformers" - Rychetnik is brilliant and they recognize his film talents. While you can't physically welcome them to the state, it would be fantastic for you to call the producer, Ian Bryce, and welcome him to Alaska and tell him how pleased and excited you are that he chose our state and is investing in our state. I guess the wild weather in Valdez has proved to be a bit trying (high winds harming a prop boat in the water), but you can tell him you've tried your best to order up good weather for this weekend. Tell him you are sorry that you can't personally say hello, but wish him the best on this film and hope to see him again, in our great state. This would provide tremendous collateral for you and for the state. Bryce produced the following films. More information follows below. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Tonight, He Comes (2008) (pre-production) (executive producer) Transformers (2007) (post-production) (producer) The Island (2005) (producer) Tears of the Sun (2003) (producer) Spider-Man (2002) (producer) Almost Famous (2000) (producer) ... aka Untitled: Almost Famous the Bootleg Cut (USA: director's cut (DVD title)) Forces of Nature (1999) (producer) Saving Private Ryan (1998) (producer) Hard Rain (1998) (producer) ... aka Flood (Japan: English title) ... aka Pluie d'enfer (France) Twister (1996) (producer) Speed (1994/1) (executive producer) The Beverly Hillbillies (1993) (producer) Rising Sun (1993) (line producer) Batman Returns (1992) (associate producer) Meghan Stapleton [meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us] Thursday, March 08, 2007 1:49 PM gov.sarah@yahoo.com; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV) Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Stapleton; Meghan N (GOV) FW: Governor High Yellow
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15. Howard the Duck (1986) (associate producer) ... aka Howard: A New Breed of Hero 16. Ewoks: The Battle for Endor (1985) (TV) (associate producer) Bryce's number is 310-244-3883. Neither of you has time for more than a couple minute call, but it would go a long way. TODAY IS THE ONLY DAY TO CALL BECAUSE OF THEIR FLYING SCHEDULE. Thanks, Meghan
Meghan IM. Stapleton Communications Director Office of Governor Sarah Palin 907.269.7450 0 907.269.7463 f 907.321.4975 c
From: Carolyn K. Robinson [mailto:carolyn@sprocketheads.com] Sent: Wednesday, March 07, 2007 3:13 PM To: Meg Subject: FW: Governor Importance: High
Meg, SEE B E L O W Thank you! I suggest going to www.imbd.com and providing Gov. Palin with information on Ian Bryce (Producer) and Michael Bay (Director). Steven Spielberg is the Executive Producer and this is a DreamWorks film. It is a H U G E summer blockbuster opening on July 4th 2007 www.transformersmovie.com These guys are at the top of the food chain in Hollywood. We are shooting in Columbia Bay on March I Oth. We're basing out of Valdez. They are bringing about 50 A-list production people from LA and spending lots of money - local hire, accommodations, rental cars, ERA aviation, helicopters, boats, outfitters, clothing stores, local actors as Extras, safety teams, etc. The production company that is coordinating this whole production is Anchorage based SprocketHeads, LLC (a good word about us would be bonus!) and Steve Rychetnik - SprocketHeads' cameraman - will be shooting film along with their team. Ian and Michael are flying in to Valdez on Michael Bay's jet early Friday morning, March 9th. They leave Sunday. We are shooting the opening scene of this movie here in Alaska so Alaska will be showcased to billions of people. The weather outside of Valdez has been problematic and causing stress because we are building a prop ship on-location in Columbia Bay and are having problems getting on-location to work on it - so she can joke about taking care of the weather for them. We want them to keep them coming back and shooting in Alaska and next trip they should come to the mansion for dinner (most states do that for lead actors and celebrity producers and directors). Meg, I hope the Governor realizes this is so FANTASTIC for Alaska and Alaskans. Call me if you need anything and thank you. (I'm taking the ERA flight out to Valdez tomorrow afternoon so call me at Sprox -248-4829, cell -440-9478 and home -349-4901 if you need anything) Also please let me know when the call was made. Staying at the Best Western in Valdez Thursday night. Carolyn
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Carolyn K. Robinson Executive Producer SprocketHeads, LLC 2907 Iris Drive Anchorage, AK 99517 USA (907) 248-4829/(907) 248-0239 F caroIyn@sprocketheads.com www.sprocketheads.com Forwarded Message From: Ian Bryce <redvers@mac.com> Date: Wed, 7 Mar 2007 15:35:01 -0800 To: <caroIyn@sprocketheads.com> Cc: Daren Hicks <darh@worldnet.att.net>, Allegra Clegg <allegra@spellmanfamily.net>, Michelle McGonagle <mmcgonagle@mac.com> Subject: Governor Please pass on that I would be delighted to speak to the Governor at her convenience, best number is my office, which is 310-244-3883. I am in the office today and tomorrow and we are scheduled to fly to Alaska on Friday. There would be no requests that I would be making of her in that phone call. It would be about how happy we are to be coming etc. Ian
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Sarah Palin [gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Thursday, March 08, 2007 1:29 PM S R Parnell; Tom E Irwin Martha K Rutherford; Patrick S Galvin; Meghan N Stapleton; Sharon W Leighow
Subject: Re: In DC next week/Drue Pearce question
let me have marty and torn respond with our talking points, thanks for doing this! and they can let John Katz know of your plans also. Sean R Parnell <sr_pamell@gov.state.ak.us> wrote: Governor, Since I'll be in DC next week at the National Lt. Gov. Association conference, we had called Drue Pearce to ask for a meeting. Drue responded and mentioned pulling together a lot of people from different agencies. Although I expected just a friendly individual meeting with Drue, I'm happy to take the opportunity with the larger group to walk through AGIA. Is this a group that you or other members of the gasline team met with while you were back there? Is there anything in particular I should be aware of? And, can I get your DC messaging material, assuming it hasn't changed? Sean Original Message From: Drue_Pearce@ios.doi.gov [mailto:Drue_Pearce@ios.doi.gov] Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2007 12:30 PM To: Kelly Clifton Cc: jennifer_thomson@ios.doi.gov Subject: RE: lieutenant governor Parnell in WA, DC Importance: High
Kelly Make sure Sean feels comfortable with presenting the AGIA to the federal interagency MOU signatories - which include senior staff, mostly appointed, from each of 16 agencies. He'll be the "draw" and I expect lots of interest. We can set up for a power point or whatever he wants to use.
Drue Pearce
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Federal Coordinator Office of the Federal Coordinator Alaska Natural Gas Transportation Projects 1849 C Street, NW MS-6020 Washington, DC 20240 (202)208-4177 (202)219-0229 (fax) Cell (907) 230-8558
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From: Sent: To: Ivy Frye [ivy_frye@gov.state.ak.us] Thursday, March 08, 2007 12:56 PM 'Denby Lloyd'; 'Michael Tibbies'; 'Nizich; Michael A (GOV)'; govpalin@gov.state.ak.us
Subject: NPFMC I'm confirming we are going with: Privileged or Personal l\
I will begin contacting them today. Thank you,
Ivy Frye
Director, Boards and C o m m i s s i o n s O f f i c e of Governor Sarah Palin ivy_fiye@gov.state.ak.us (907) 4 6 5 - 3 5 0 0 o f f i c e (907) 4 6 5 - 8 1 1 0 fax
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Meghan Stapleton [meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us] Thursday, March 08, 2007 11:51 AM 'Marty Rutherford'; 'Patrick Galvin' Katz; John W (GOV); tom_irwin@dnr.state.ak.us; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Balash; Joseph R (GOV); gov.sarah@yahoo.com; 'Governor Sarah Palin'; 'Marcia Davis'; Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Stapleton; Meghan N (GOV)
Subject: RE: Trex on Alaska Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Logistics meant the down-play. We didn't want to play the games of a dramatic interview and since Commissioner Galvin was the one - Donaldson can't record from Juneau to Anchorage and Channel 2 can't turn around a big story when the interview isn't available until 3:30pm. No fault of ours - just logistics, In the meantime, once we have the report, I suggest that we have a press availability that shows the facts and roll it out with the Commissioner and anyone else deemed appropriate. Donaldson and Southern both called Exxon yesterday and asked for proof of 13 tax changes - they never returned the call.
From: Marty Rutherford [mailto:marty_rutherford@dnr.state.ak.us] Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2007 8:28 AM To: Patrick Galvin Cc: John Katz; tom_irwin@dnr.state.ak.us; Meghan Stapleton; Michael Tibbies; joe_balash@gov.state.ak.us; gov,sarah@yahoo.com; Governor Sarah Palin (govpalin@gov.state.ak.us); Marcia Davis Subject: Re: Trex on Alaska
Pat, Thanks for sending out this info. It sounds like you said all the right things, although the press aren't playing it as well as I would like. I'm inclined to agree that it would be a good idea for Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Marty Patrick Galvin wrote:

News from the Front: I ended up giving quotes to APRN, Dillon, and going on Channel 2 News. Each wanted to focus on Tillerson's statement that Alaska's fiscal system has changed "13 times in the past couple decades." In each interview I stressed that in the past two decades we've had 19 years of ELF
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with little substantive change, and then the system was changed last year when we had high oil prices and ELF proved to be out of step with oil development economics. I said that on the royalty side, most of Exxon's production is coming from leases that have been in place for over 30 years. I also commented on Alaska as a stable government, where companies don't have to worry about terrorism or have their employees live in compounds. Finally, I mentioned that Alaska's attractiveness is demonstrated by the large investments by companies such as Shell Oil who see tremendous opportunities in Alaska without the instability seen elsewhere in the world. All wanted to paint this as signs of trouble regarding Exxon's role in a gasline or AGIA, and commented on the escalating war of words between the state and Exxon. I played that down, and said we are confident that, in the end, Exxon with recognize the opportunities Alaska offers. We are currently putting together a history of changes in our oil and gas fiscal regime, going back 40 years. When it's done, I'll send it out so we can discuss its usefulness.
Do others agree? Privileged or Personal Material Redacted

Privileged or Person
-Pat
From: John Katz rmailto:iwkatz(a)ALASKADC.org 1 Sent: Wednesday, March 07, 2007 11:37 AM To: 'Marty Rutherford'; torn irwin@dnr.state.ak.us; Meghan Stapleton; 'Michael Tibbies'; 'Patrick Galvin' Cc: ioe balash@qov.state.ak.us: gov.sarahgivahoo.com Subject: RE: Trex on Alaska Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Please note that my email address has changed. My new email address is i w k a t z @ a l a s k a d c . o r g . Thank y o u .
> On 3 / 7 / 2 0 0 7 at 2:46:02 pm, in message <00a001c760fl$3d001970 $dla23f92@GOVEXECA148164>, Meghan Stapleton <meghan stapleton@gov.state.ak.us> wrote:
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From: Joe Balash rmailto:ioe balash@qov.state.ak.us1 Sent: Wednesday, March 07, 2007 8:07 AM To: meqhan stapleton@qov,state.ak.us; Marty Rutherford; Patrick Galvin; torn irwin@dnr.state.ak.us: Michael Tibbies Subject: Fw: Trex on Alaska
Original Message From: Robert Dillon <rdillon@energyintel.com> To: Joe Balash Sent: Wed Mar 07 08:05:08 2007 Subject: Trex on Alaska Joe, I assume you have your blackberry with you. Exxon CEO is slamming Alaska in their analyst meeting right now. He said the state lacks fiscal stability and that a producer-owned line is still the best bet. I'm not listening to the analyst call, but we do have someone there and I will fill you in later. Just thought you might want to pass it along to the governor in case she wants to respond. Of course, you know this is an escalating war of words that has Exxon ticked off. Give me a call when you're free. Sincerely, R.A. Dillon Assistant Editor Oil Daily Tel: (202) 662-0723 Cell: (202) 243-8735 E-Mail: RDillon@encrgyintel.com
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From: Sent: To: Sarah Palin [gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Thursday, March 08, 2007 7:22 AM Kristina Y Perry; mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us; ivy_frye@gov.state.ak.us; john_bitney@gov.state.ak.us
Subject: Re: Peninsula Constituents
i've spoken with Doug a few times - got my ear chewed on for not moving fast enough to find something for Maw. this is all amazing... the demands by so many people, i can't keep up... the whole flipping point is to get politics out of fisheries... that's why we're trying to balance this and not just plug in a single-interest individual without giving thought to the other fisheries needs. It's what I promised I'd do. sorry you're having to deal with a bunch of this, i know you're swamped too. I'm trying to get Maw on the fish board ASAP so folks will chill a bit here. The balance on that board is much more complicated than Doug is considering though. Ivy, Denby, Tib and I have been meeting on it. Bristol Bay is also clamoring for a spot on the board, as are other regions, as are the personal use fisheries folks, etc. I don't know Cramer or Martin, do I? I love 'ya Kris!!! Thanks for putting up with all of this - in addition to the "discrimination" false accusations, too. It's good to know that we know that we know that we have done NOTHING discriminatory. We have nothing to hide - and I appreciate sincerely your efforts there.
Kristina YPerry <krisjperry@gov.state.ak.us> wrote: This afternoon, at their request, I met w/Doug Blossom, Dave Blossom and Dave Martin from the Peninsula. Jack & Debbie Brown were also planning to attend but asked to reschedule. I won't go into all the details as it is much of what you've already heard regarding Fish & Game. But, I did want to pass on to you that they really hope that there will be consideration for Roland Maw and Dwight Cramer on the Fish Board. Neither have permits that will interfere. They also hope that politics in fisheries management will be set aside, support for the local biologist provided, and that Denby will go down there listen - and get the fisheries straightened out. Kris
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From: Sent: To: Sarah Palin [gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Thursday, March 08, 2007 6:38 AM Frye; Ivy J (GOV); Michael A Tibbies; Kristina Y Perry
Subject: Fwd: Peninsula Constituents
mike - pis ask denby when is he traveling down there? iv - do we know the other fellow mentioned in this email, along with Maw? iv - pis send me the latest on where we were lining up with fisheries appts... from Nelson, to Maw, to Edfelt, etc. thanks! Note: forwarded message attached.
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From: Sent: To: Subject: Sarah Palin [govpalin@gov.state.ak.us] Thursday, March 08, 2007 9:24 PM Frye; Ivy J (GOV) RE: NPFMC
Wait til other pieces of puzzle fall in place,
like maw and nelson's new roles
Thanks!!!
Original From:
Message
"Ivy Frye" <ivy_frye@gov.state.ak.us>
To: "'Denby Lloyd'" <denby_lloyd@fishgame.state.ak.us>; "'Michael Tibbies'" <mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us>; "'Nizich, Michael A (GOV) 1 " <mike_nizich@gov.state.ak.us>; "govpalin@gov.state.ak.us" <govpalin@gov.state.ak.us> Sent: 3/8/07 12:55 PM NPFMC
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I will begin contacting them today.
Thank you,
Ivy Frye
Director,
Boards and Commissions
ivy_frye@gov.state.ak.us
(907)
465-3500 office
(907)
465-8110 fax
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From: Sent: To: Subject: Sarah Palin [gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Thursday, March 08, 2007 4:02 PM mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us RE: travel
I won't be cashing those checks
Sarah Palin
Original From: To:
Message
"Mike Tibbies"<mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us>
" 1 Sarah Palin'"<gov.sarah@yahoo.com> 3/8/07 2:49 PM travel
Sent:
Subject:
Governor,
We are making the changes to the travel report as we discussed.
The only
outstanding item that I am aware of is that we can delete the per diem for the kids on the report if you would like to return the checks. however, business. They are
entitled to the meal allowance for trips associated with state Your call. Thanks.
Mike
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Unknown From: Sent: To: Ivy Frye [lvy_Frye@gov.state.ak.us] Thursday, March 08, 2007 7:29 AM Sarah Palin; mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us; Kristina Y Perry
Subject: RE: Peninsula Constituents Edfelt was appointed yesterday. He fills the seat vacated by Rupe Andrews. Board of Fish mtg starts tomorrow in ANCthey now have 7 members. Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
From: Sarah Palin [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2007 6:38 AM To: ivy_frye@gov.state.ak.us; mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us; Kristina Y Perry Subject: Fwd: Peninsula Constituents mike - pis ask denby w h e n is he traveling down there? iv - do we k n o w the other fellow mentioned in this email, along with M a w ? iv - pis send me the latest on where we were lining up with fisheries appts... from Nelson, to M a w , to Edfelt, etc. thanks! Note: forwarded message attached.
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Unknown From: Sent: To: Ivy Frye [ivy_Frye@gov.state.ak.us] Thursday, March 08, 2007 8:36 AM Sarah Palin; Kristina Y Perry; fek9wnr@yahoo.com; mike_nizich@gov.state.ak.us
Subject: RE: Peninsula Constituents Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
From: Sarah Palin [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2007 8:30 AM To: Ivy Frye; Kristina Y Perry; fek9wnr@yahoo.com; mike_nizich@gov.state.ak.us Subject: RE: Peninsula Constituents Privileged or Personal Material Redacted Ivy Frye <ivyJ~rye@gov.state.ak.us> wrote: Edfelt was appointed yesterday. He fills the seat vacated by Rupe Andrews. Board of Fish mtg starts tomorrow in ANCthey now have 7 members. Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
From: Sarah Palin [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2007 6:38 AM To: ivy_frye@gov.state.ak.us; mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us; Kristina Y Perry Subject: Fwd: Peninsula Constituents mike - pis ask denby w h e n is he traveling d o w n there? iv - do we k n o w the other fellow mentioned in this email, along with M a w ?
iv - pis send me the latest on where we were lining up with fisheries appts... from Nelson, to Maw, to
Edfelt, etc. thanks!
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Ivy Frye [lvy_Frye@gov.state.ak.us] Thursday, March 08, 2007 3:47 PM Sarah Palin; govpalin@gov.state.ak.us 'Michael Tibbies'; 'John Bitney'
Subject: Privileged 0n AK Workforce Investment Board Governor Palin, When you have a minute I need to fill you in on Privileged or Personal Material Redacted Privileaed or Personal Material Redacted Privik I can better explain via telephone
Ivy Frye
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From: Sent: To: Kari Spencer [kari_spencer@gov.state.ak.us] Thursday, March 08, 2007 10:50 AM Todd Palin; gov.sarah@yahoo.com; Spencer; Kari L (GOV); John S Stephenson; Gary R Wheeler; Cooper; George F (DPS); 'Kris Perry'; Meghan Stapleton; John Bitney; Cayce; Sunny C (GOV); Janice Mason; 'Mike Tibbies'; mike_nizich@gov.state.ak.us
Subject: Governor's schedule attached Attached is three weeks of the Governor's^schedule as it stands right now. My contact number in Oregon is 503Privileged, but I'll have my cell 907-Privilege; if anyone needs me. I'll be back to Juneau on Monday night-I'm headed out this afternoon. Kari.
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Importance: Sean R Parnell [sr_parnell@gov.state.ak.us] Thursday, March 08, 2007 12:52 PM Sarah Palin Rutherford; Martha K (DNR); Galvin; Patrick S (DOR); Stapleton; Meghan N (GOV) In DC next week/Drue Pearce question High
Governor,
Since I'll be in DC next week at the National Lt. Gov. Association conference, we had called Drue Pearce to ask for a meeting. Drue responded and mentioned pulling together a lot of people from different agencies. Although I expected just a friendly individual meeting with Drue, I'm happy to take the opportunity with the larger group to walk through AGIA. Is this a group that you or other members of the gasline team met with while you were back there? Is there anything in particular I should be aware of?
And,
can I get your DC messaging material,
assuming it hasn't changed?
Sean
Original Message From: Drue_Pearce@ios.doi.gov [mailto:Drue_Pearce@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Thursday, March 08, To: Cc: Kelly Clifton
2007 12:30 PM
jennifer_thomson@ios.doi.gov RE: lieutenant governor Parnell in WA, DC
Subject:
Importance: High
Kelly Make sure Sean feels comfortable with presenting the AGIA to the federal interagency MOU signatories - which include senior staff, from each of 16 agencies. mostly appointed,
He'll be the "draw" and I expect lots of
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Drue
Pearce Coordinator
Federal
Office of the Federal Coordinator Alaska Natural Gas Transportation Projects 1849 C Street, MS-6020 Washington, DC 20240 NW
(202) 208-4177 (202) Cell 219-0229 (907) (fax)
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From: Sent: To: Kari Spencer [kari_spencer@gov.state.ak.us] Thursday, March 08, 2007 8:50 AM Sarah Palin
Subject: RE: NCAA National Riffle Championship Trophy presentation Kris and Melissa are both working on this. Kari Spencer Governor's Scheduler 907-465-3986 phone; 907-465-3889 fax From: Sarah Palin [mai!to:govpalin@yahoo.com] Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2007 8:42 AM To: Kari L Spencer; Meghan Stapleton Subject: Fwd: NCAA National Riffle Championship Trophy presentation
Kari - pis. have Melissa be ready for the talking points too Ramona Reeves <reeves.ramona@gmail.com> wrote: Date: Sat, 24 Feb 2007 22:21:44 -0900 From: "Ramona Reeves" <reeves.ramona@gmail.com> To: sarah <spalin@mtaonline.net>, sarahjpalin@gov.state.ak.us Subject: NCAA National Riffle Championship Trophy presentation Dear Governor Palin I hope all is going well for you and your family in Juneau. Congratulations to Todd and his teammate for their win of this years Iron Dog! I would like to extend an invitation to you to make a brief welcoming address to the eight teams competing in this years NCAA Division I National Riffle Championship Event in Fairbanks on March 10th. The event will conclude around 6pm on the 10th and the organizers would like the welcome address and presentation of the big team award to happen at 6:15pm. If time allows you have been invited to see the last half hour of the event. If you would like to stay after the awards presentation, for as long or as little as you would chose to, that would be great too. I know you are a big fan of sports and this is truly a historical showcase event for our State and our University. If we win, it will be even a sweeter award to present. Let me know what will need to be done to make this happen as it will be a great event to attend. Take care and good luck with everything! Ramona
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From: Sent: To: Kari Spencer [kari_spencer@gov.state.ak.us] Thursday, March 08, 2007 8:49 AM Sarah Palin
Subject: RE: NCAA National Riffle Championship Trophy presentation Absolutely. She is helping Kris write your remarks. They are very excited you are coming. Kari Spencer Governor's Scheduler 907-465-3986 phone; 907-465-3889 fax From: Sarah Palin [mailto:govpalin@yahoo.com] Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2007 8:43 AM To: Kari L Spencer Subject: Fwd: NCAA National Riffle Championship Trophy presentation
was Ramona notified? Ramona Reeves <reeves.ramona@gmail.com> wrote: Date: Sat, 24 Feb 2007 22:21:44 -0900 From: "Ramona Reeves" <reeves.ramona@gmail.com> To: sarah <spalin@mtaonline.net>, sarah_palin@gov.state.ak.us Subject: NCAA National Riffle Championship Trophy presentation Dear Governor Palin I hope all is going well for you and your family in Juneau. Congratulations to Todd and his teammate for their win of this years Iron Dog! I would like to extend an invitation to you to make a brief welcoming address to the eight teams competing in this years NCAA Division I National Riffle Championship Event in Fairbanks on March 10th. The event will conclude around 6pm on the 10th and the organizers would like the welcome address and presentation of the big team award to happen at 6:15pm. If time allows you have been invited to see the last half hour of the event. If you would like to stay after the awards presentation, for as long or as little as you would chose to, that would be great too. I know you are a big fan of sports and this is truly a historical showcase event for our State and our University. If we win, it will be even a sweeter award to present. Let me know what will need to be done to make this happen as it will be a great event to attend. Take care and good luck with everything! Ramona
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From: Sent: To: Ivy Frye [lvy_Frye@gov.state.ak.us] Thursday, March 08, 2007 5:36 PM Sarah Palin; 'Michael Tibbies'; 'John Bitney'
Subject: FW: Pacific States MFC Seat Open Governor Palin, I wanted you to see this email. I know it was rushed today when I asked you about this board so I've held off on contacting Privileged oriuntil we know for sure which direction we want to go. First thought from Bit, Tibbies, Nizich wasPrivijis the right choice. Take your time thinking about it. We don't have to know today. You're awesome.
iv
From: Denby Lloyd [mailto:denby_lloyd@fishgame.state.ak.us] Sent: Wednesday, March 07, 2007 4:26 PM To: 'Ivy Frye' Subject: RE: Pacific States MFC Seat Open Very good, and thanks, DL.
Denby S. Lloyd Commissioner Alaska Department of Fish and Game P.O. Box 115526 Juneau, AK 99811-5526 907-465-4719
From: Ivy Frye [mailto:ivy_frye@gov.state.ak.us] Sent: Wednesday, March 07, 2007 4:21 PM To: 'Denby Lloyd' Cc: 'Mike Nizich'; 'Mike Tibbies'; 'John Bitney' Subject: RE: Pacific States MFC Seat Open Thanks Commissioner. I agree with your assessment of Privileged or F Legislative confirmation is required by statute, but not permissible under the Constitution; therefore, we don't have to send a name down. I will talk with Mike and the Governor to see which direction they want to move so we can expedite this appointment. Thanks again for reminding me of this board.
From: Denby Lloyd [mailto:denby_lloyd@fishgame.state.ak.us] Sent: Wednesday, March 07, 2007 3:36 PM To: 'Ivy Frye' Cc: 'Mike Nizich'; 'Mike Tibbies'; 'John Bitney' Subject: Pacific States MFC Seat Open
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Ivy: I don't know if you are aware of the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission (PSMFC), but it is a fisheries advisory group headquartered in Portland Oregon that deals with information/data and other issues, but not regulatory management, important to Alaska and Pacific Northwest fisheries. Alaska gets three appointed seats on the Commission, all chosen by the Governor and confirmed by the legislature. The three seats are: an officer of ADF&G, a member of a legislative resource committee, and a citizen at large. Currently the Alaska members are Sue Aspelund (sitting for the Commissioner) from ADF&G, Sen. Ben Stevens, and Stephanie Madsen. Obviously, Senator Ben Stevens's seat needs a replacement. We recommend you consider the following legislators, in rank order: Privileged or Personal Material Re
As for the citizen seat, Stephanie Madsen's current term expires Nov. 8, 2008. FYI. If you need more information, please let me or Sue Aspelund know. Thanks, DL.
Denby S. Lloyd Commissioner Alaska Department of Fish and Game P.O. Box 115526 Juneau, AK99811-5526 907-465-4719
From: Herman Savikko [mailto:herman_savikko@fishgame.state.ak.us] Sent: Wednesday, March 07, 2007 2:53 PM To: Denby S Lloyd Subject: [Fwd: RE: Senate Seat Open] Denby, Here is the response I received f r o m Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission with regard to our vacancy for the legislative seat. The in-state meeting is held each spring in Juneau, and this year the Annual meeting is to be held in San Diego, CA in late August or early September. Herman Original Message Subject:RE: Senate Seat Open Date:Tue, 06 Mar 2007 10:18:34 -0800 From:Sharon Perkins <sharon_perkins@psmfc.org> To:Herman Savikko <herman_savikko@.fishgame.state.ak.us> CC:Susan L Aspelund <sue_aspelund@fishgame.state.ak.us> References:<45E5D6D2.1050906@fishgame.state.ak.us>
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Herman: Governor Frank Murkowski appointed Senator Stevens to the Legislative Seat, and Stephanie Madsen to the Marine Fisheries Seat on November 8, 2004. Following is what I have as the Alaska Statue regarding this matter: Sec.16.45.020 - Alaska Statute: "The term of each commissioner of the Pacific Marine Fisheries Commission is four years. A Commissioner holds office until a successor is appointed and qualified, but the successor's term expires four years from the legal date of expiration of the term of the successor's predecessor. Vacancies occurring in the office of a Commissioner for any reason or cause shall be filled for the unexpired term, or a Commissioner may be removed from office as provided by the statues of the state concerned. Each Commissioner may delegate in writing from time to time to a deputy the power to be present and participate including voting as a representative or substitute, at a meeting of or hearing by or other proceeding of the Commission." Sec. 16.45.030 - Alaska Representatives: "In furtherance of the Compact provisions, there are three members of the Commission from the State of Alaska, appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Legislature in Joint Session. One Commissioner must be the administrative or other officer of the Alaska Department of Fish and Game charged with the conservation of the state's marine fisheries resource; another commissioner must be a member of the legislature of this state who is a member of the committee on resources; and another member must be a citizen of this state who has a wide knowledge of and interest in the marine fisheries problem." Sec. 16.45.040 - Terms of Commissioners: "The term of each commissioner of the Pacific Marine Fisheries Commission is four years. A Commissioner holds office until a successor is appointed and qualified, but the successor's term expires four years from the legal date of expiration of the term of the successor's predecessor. A Commissioner may be removed from office by the Governor upon charges and after a hearing. The term of a Commissioner who ceases to hold the qualifications required ends and a successor may be appointed. Vacancies occurring in the office of a Commissioner for any reason or cause shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as for a full term appointment." I hope this is the information that you need. I apologize for taking so long to get this to you. incredibly busy, good, I guess. Let me know if you need something in addition. Sharon Sharon Perkins Executive Assistant Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission 205 SE Spokane, Suite 100 Portland, Oregon 97202 Telephone: 503-595-3100 Fax: 503-595-3232
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Original Message From: Herman Savikko fmailto:herman_savikko@fishqame.state.ak.us 1 Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2007 11:24 AM To: Sharon Perkins; Teresa Fairchild
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Cc: Sue Aspelund Subject: Senate Seat Open Hello Ladies, Could you please remind me again how I go about having the Commissioner's Seat from Alaska that is the legislative seat re-filled? Senator Ben Stevens held that chair and he did not run for reelection. Beautifully clear and a whopping 4 degrees out in Juneau today. You should be here! Thanks, Herman
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From: Sent: To: Ivy Frye [lvy_Frye@gov.state.ak.us] Thursday, March 08, 2007 5:36 PM 'Sarah Palin'; 'Michael Tibbies'; 'John Bitney'
Subject: FW: Pacific States MFC Seat Open Governor Palin, I wanted you to see this email. I know it was rushed today when I asked you about this board so I've held off on contacting privileged or until we know for sure which direction we want to go. First thought from Bit, Tibbies, Nizich wasL Privjis the right choice. Take your time thinking about it. We don't have to know today. You're awesome.
From: Denby Lloyd [mailto:denby_lloyd@fishgame.state.ak.us] Sent: Wednesday, March 07, 2007 4:26 PM To: 'Ivy Frye' Subject: RE: Pacific States MFC Seat Open Very good, and thanks, DL.
From: Ivy Frye [mailto:ivy_frye@gov.state.ak.us] Sent: Wednesday, March 07, 2007 4:21 PM To: 'Denby Lloyd' Cc: 'Mike Nizich'; 'Mike Tibbies'; 'John Bitney' Subject: RE: Pacific States MFC Seat Open Thanks Commissioner. I agree with your assessment of P r ' v ^ e 9 e c * or Legislative confirmation is required by statute, but not permissible under the Constitution; therefore, we don't have to send a name down. I will talk with Mike and the Governor to see which direction they want to move so we can expedite this appointment. Thanks again for reminding me of this board.
From: Denby Lloyd [mailto:denbyJloyd@fishgame.state.ak.us] Sent: Wednesday, March 07, 2007 3:36 PM To: 'Ivy Frye' Cc: 'Mike Nizich'; 'Mike Tibbies'; 'John Bitney' Subject: Pacific States MFC Seat Open
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I don't know if you are aware of the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission (PSMFC), but it is a fisheries advisory group headquartered in Portland Oregon that deals with information/data and other issues, but not regulatory management, important to Alaska and Pacific Northwest fisheries. Alaska gets three appointed seats on the Commission, all chosen by the Governor and confirmed by the legislature. The three seats are: an officer of ADF&G, a member of a legislative resource committee, and a citizen at large. Currently the Alaska members are Sue Aspelund (sitting for the Commissioner) from ADF&G, Sen. Ben Stevens, and Stephanie Madsen. Obviously, Senator Ben Stevens's seat needs a replacement. We recommend you consider the following legislators, in rank order: Privileged or Personal Material Redact
As for the citizen seat, Stephanie Madsen's current term expires Nov. 8, 2008.
If you need more information, please let me or Sue Aspelund know. Thanks, DL.
From: Herman Savikko [mailto:herman_savikko@fishgame.state.ak.us] Sent: Wednesday, March 07, 2007 2:53 PM To: Denby S Lloyd Subject: [Fwd: RE: Senate Seat Open] Denby, Here is the response I received from Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission with regard to our vacancy for the legislative seat. The in-state meeting is held each spring in Juneau, and this year the Annual meeting is to be held in San Diego, CA in late August or early September. Herman Original Message Subject:RE: Senate Seat Open Date:Tue, 06 M a r 2007 10:18:34 -0800 From:Sharon Perkins <sharon_perkins@psmfc.org> T o : H e r m a n Savikko <herman_savikko@fishgame.state.ak.us> CC: Susan L Aspelund <sue_aspelund@fishgame.state.ak.us> Refercnces:<45E5D6D2.1050906@fishgame.state.ak.us>
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Herman: Governor Frank Murkowski appointed Senator Stevens to the Legislative Seat, and Stephanie Madsen to the Marine Fisheries Seat on November 8, 2004. Following is what I have as the Alaska Statue regarding this matter: Sec.16.45.020 - Alaska Statute: "The term of each commissioner of the Pacific Marine Fisheries Commission is four years. A Commissioner holds office until a successor is appointed and qualified, but the successor's term expires four years from the legal date of expiration of the term of the successor's predecessor. Vacancies occurring in the office of a Commissioner for any reason or cause shall be filled for the unexpired term, or a Commissioner may be removed from office as provided by the statues of the state concerned. Each Commissioner may delegate in writing from time to time to a deputy the power to be present and participate including voting as a representative or substitute, at a meeting of or hearing by or other proceeding of the Commission." Sec. 16.45.030 - Alaska Representatives: "In furtherance of the Compact provisions, there are three m e m b e r s of the Commission from the State of Alaska, appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Legislature in Joint Session. One Commissioner must be the administrative or other officer of the Alaska Department of Fish and Game charged with the conservation of the state's marine fisheries resource; another commissioner must be a member of the legislature of this state who is a member of the committee on resources; and another member must be a citizen of this state who has a wide knowledge of and interest in the marine fisheries problem." Sec. 16.45.040 - Terms of Commissioners: "The term of each commissioner of the Pacific Marine Fisheries Commission is four years. A Commissioner holds office until a successor is appointed and qualified, but the successor's term expires four years from the legal date of expiration of the term of the successor's predecessor. A Commissioner may be removed from office by the Governor upon charges and after a hearing. The term of a Commissioner who ceases to hold the qualifications required ends and a successor may be appointed. Vacancies occurring in the office of a Commissioner for any reason or cause shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as for a full term appointment." I hope this is the information that you need. I apologize for taking so long to get this to you. incredibly busy, good, I guess. Let me know if you need something in addition. Sharon Sharon Perkins Executive Assistant Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission 205 SE Spokane, Suite 100 Portland, Oregon 97202 Telephone: 503-595-3100 Fax: 503-595-3232
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Original Message From: Herman Savikko fmailto:herman_savikko@fishgame.stateak.usl Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2007 11:24 AM To: Sharon Perkins; Teresa Fairchild
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Cc: Sue Aspelund Subject: Senate Seat Open Hello Ladies, Could you please remind me again how I go about having the Commissioner's Seat from Alaska that is the legislative seat re-filled? Senator Ben Stevens held that chair and he did not run for reelection. Beautifully clear and a whopping 4 degrees out in Juneau today. You should be here! Thanks, Herman
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From: Sent: To: Mike Tibbies [mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us] Thursday, March 08, 2007 5:45 PM Sarah Palin
Subject: FW: ADN BLOG FYI - Sent from Heather Brakes in Gene Therriault's office. Mike
From: Heather Brakes [mailto:Heather_Brakes@legis.state.ak.us] Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2007 4:16 PM To: john_bitney@gov.state.ak.us; Mike Tibbies; Christopher Clark Subject: ADN BLOG Helping hands Posted: March 8, 2007 - 2:09 pm Remember the state senators who were disappointed about having to foot their own bill to the annual Energy Council conference in Washington, D.C.? Well, a talk show radio host heard their story and offered to help them out to the tune of $500 each. Mike Porcaro of station KENI-AM in Anchorage had some of the boys from the Senate minority - Sens. Gene Therriault, Tom Wagoner and Fred Dyson - on a show last week and pledged to help them fund their transportation costs to the oil and gas fest. Sure enough, the radio host confirmed earlier this week to the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner that he had signed off and sent each of them a check. In a press conference call this morning, Therriault said he and his colleagues w e r e in DC to spread the news about Gov. Palin's new AGIA bill on the gas pipeline and reassure the nation t h a t Alaska was serious about getting its natural gas to market. He said he's been meeting with representatives from pipeline regulator FERC and other federal and state representatives to explain how the Legislature in Juneau will be tackling AGIA to get it worked and passed this session. In the kudos for the Daily News department - Therriault said he's been explaining the differences between the Murkowski plan and Palin's AGIA legislation using a diagram and chart published with last Saturday's Daily News story on the bill's introduction. Thanks for making us look good, senators. Therriault and the Senate minority gang are attending the conference with several other Alaskan legislators from both chambers. They return next week to get started on the first AGIA hearings, among other things. add new comment
Heather Brakes, Staff to Senator Gene Therriault Senate Republican Minority Leader Senate District F 465.4916, Capitol Rm 427 www, aksenateminoritv. com
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From: Sent: To: Meghan Stapleton [meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us] Friday, March 09, 2007 8:34 AM gov.sarah@yahoo.com; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Rutherford; Marty K (DNR)
Subject: FW: Press contact from Matthew Dalton, Dow Jones News Just to keep you in t h e loop,
From: Giguere, Lynda [mailto:Lynda_Giguere@dec.state.ak.us] Sent: Friday, March 09, 2007 8:08 AM To: Press Contacts Cc: Balash, Joseph R (GOV); Meghan N Stapleton; Sharon Leighow Subject: Press contact from Matthew Dalton, Dow Jones News
From: Giguere, Lynda Sent: Friday, March 09, 2007 7:18 AM To: matthew.dalton@dowjones.com Cc: Giguere, Lynda Subject:
Mr. Dalton, To our knowledge, the FBI is not investigating senior DEC political appointees concerning allegations they punished regulators for being tough on the oil industry. Rather, the FBI as part of the Federal Grand Jury investigation of BP's actions on the North Slope has interviewed past and current DEC employees concerning BP's North Slope oil spills. DEC is prohibited from discussing the content of Susan Harvey's personnel records because they are confidential under state law. See Alaska Statute 39.25.080. Lynda Giguere
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Meghan Stapleton [meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us] Friday, March 09, 2007 10:55 AM 'Sarah Palin'; denby_lloyd@fishgame.state.ak.us tibbles@alaska.net; Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Nizich; Michael A (GOV); Bitney; John W (GOV) RE: Wolves
Channel 2 would like an interview on helicopters hovering over the wolves.
Ideally, Channel 2 would like to speak with the Governor. The other option might be for McAllister to interview someone in Juneau about it - or if there is another suggestion for Anchorage. Worst case, Jason Moore would interview me.
Original Message From: Sarah Palin [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Sent: Friday, March 09, 2007 10:12 AM To: denby_lloyd@fishgame.state.ak.us Cc: tibbles@alaska.net; meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us; sharon_leighow@gov.state.ak.us; mike_nizich@gov.state.ak.us; j ohn_bitney@gov.state.ak.us Subject: FW: Wolves
Sorry Denby - forgot to cc the boss on this!
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Sarah Palin
Original Message Subject: Wolves
I didn't know daily news was already publishing on wolves. Bottom line:state helicopters should be last resort, they're expensive and take opportunity from locals.
We need to pay for locals' fuel, bounty on predators, etc. Until these offers are exhausted we need more aggressive pursuit of incentives provided to those most affected by the predator problem.
Also, curious as to why Board passes buck to governor on this one but not other biological management decisions? Makes it political .
We have to act quickly on this as predators are acting quickly and rural families face ridiculous situation of being forced to import more beef instead of feeding their families our healthy staple of alaskan game. Nonsense. Unacceptable - and not on my watch.
Todd interviewed buddies who live out there... Some confirmation that state intervention isn't first choice w/the locals. But we need to incentivize here. $ for trappers included.
Sarah Palin
Mike
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From: Heather Brakes [mailto:Heather_Brakes@legis.state.ak.us] Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2007 4:16 PM To: john_bitney@gov.state.ak.us; Mike Tibbies; Christopher Clark Subject: ADN BLOG
Helping hands
Posted: March 8, 2007 - 2:09 pm
Remember the state senators who were disappointed about having to foot their own bill to the annual Energy Council conference in Washington, D.C.?
Well, a talk show radio host heard their story and offered to help them out to the tune of $500 each. Mike Porcaro of station KENX-AM in Anchorage had some of the boys from the Senate minority - Sens. Gene Therriault, Tom Wagoner and Fred Dyson - on a show last week and pledged to help them fund their transportation costs to the oil and gas fest. Sure enough, the radio host confirmed earlier this week to the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner that he had signed off and sent each of them a check.
In a press conference call this morning, Therriault said he and his colleagues were in DC to spread the news about Gov. Palin's new AGIA bill on the gas pipeline and reassure the nation that Alaska was serious about getting its natural gas to market. He said he's been meeting with representatives from pipeline regulator FERC and other federal and state representatives to explain how the Legislature in Juneau will be tackling AGIA to get it worked and passed this session. 3
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In the kudos for the Daily News department - Therriault said he's been explaining the differences between the Murkowski plan and Palin's AGIA legislation using a diagram and chart published with last Saturday's Daily News story on the bill's introduction.
Thanks for making us look good, senators.
Therriault and the Senate minority gang are attending the conference with several other Alaskan legislators from both chambers. They return next week to get started on the first AGIA hearings, among other things.
add new <http://community.adn.com/?q=adn/comment/reply/105829#comment> comment
Heather Brakes, Staff to Senator Gene Therriault
Senate Republican Minority Leader
Senate District F
465.4916, Capitol Rm 427
www.aksenateminority.com
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From: Sent: To: Subject: Sarah Palin [gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Friday, March 09, 2007 9:39 AM Frye; Ivy J (GOV); Meghan N Stapleton; Sharon W Leighow; Kristina Y Perry RE: MEA Board Ballot
It's one controversy after another w/MEA... I'm asking meg to consider all this as we craft appropriate speech for next week. I see they've advertised the heck out of this annual mtg.w/the glossy inserts in the paper even today. Hopefully MEA isn't successful in convincing folks that I embrace their controveries by my agreeing to be keynote speaker. Sarah Palin
Original Message From: "Ivy Frye"<ivy_frye@gov.state.ak.us> To: "'Sarah Palin'"<gov.sarah@yahoo.com> Sent: 3/9/07 7:46 AM Subject: MEA Board Ballot
I think I heard you were going to the MEA annual meeting.
This may come up.
Although, come to think of it, you're probably reading the hard copy today. Just incase.
http://www.frontiersman.com/articles/2007/03/09/news/news2.txt
Ivy Frye
Director of Boards and Commissions
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From: Sent: To: Ivy Frye [lvy_Frye@gov.state.ak.us] Friday, March 09, 2007 2:47 PM 'Sarah Palin'; 'Michael Tibbies'
Subject: Lt Gov Governor, Do you want Sean to serve on Faith Based and Community Initiatives and also the Clemency Advisory Board? He's interested on serving on both. The last It. gov served on both, but it's up to your discretion. Thanks,
Ivy Frye
Director of Boards and Commissions Office of Governor Sarah Palin (907) 465-3500 office (907) 465-8110 fax
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From: Sent: To: Ivy Frye [lvy_Frye@gov.state.ak.us] Friday, March 09, 2007 7:46 AM Sarah Palin
Subject: MEA Board Ballot I think I heard you were going to the MEA annual meeting. This may come up. Although, come to think of it, you're probably reading the hard copy today. Just incase... http://www.frontiersman.com/articles/2007/03/09/news/news2.txt
Ivy Frye
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From: Sent: To: Mike Tibbies [mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us] Friday, March 09, 2007 5:09 PM Sarah Palin
Subject: WAR
Boss, Wayne Anthony Ross is trying to get in touch with you. I am sure it is in regards to Privileged or Personal Materl Privileged or Personal Material Redacted jPrivileged~or Pers'onariVlaterial Red It sounds like the ear will have something on thls~sunaay. We may even see more on this later. Her approach is just confirmation that the decision was correct. You may run into WAR tonight but otherwise, I wanted to make sure you had the latest. Mike From: Anna Kim [mailto:anna_kim@gov.state.ak.us] Sent: Friday, March 09, 2007 4:46 PM To: 'Mike Tibbies' Subject: FW: Info for Sarah Mike not sure where this is headed. Anna Anna Kim, Special Staff Assistant Office of the Governor From: Wayne Anthony Ross [mailto:waralaska@alaska.com] Sent: Friday, March 09, 2007 4:30 PM To: Kim, Anna Subject: Info for Sarah Anna: Would you please have Sarah call me? There are some problems with the Department of Law which she needs to know about and which I would rather not put in writing. I can be reached as follows: Before 6 PM today at 276-5307 or After 9:30PM this evening at 346-2697 or Before 9:30AM on Saturday morning at 346-2697 or After 7PM on Sunday evening at 346-2697 or Monday at 276-5307. Probably the sooner, the better. Thanks Anna!
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From: Sent: To: Ivy Frye [lvy_Frye@gov.state.ak.us] Friday, March 09, 2007 2:12 PM Sarah Palin; govpalin@gov.state.ak.us
Subject: Track Governor, Do you have a specific day in mind for the tour and introduction on the House Floor? Bill's staff through out Monday as a suggestion, but it's up to Track and Britta. Have fun tonight...
Ivy Frye
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From: Sent: To: Ivy Frye [lvy_Frye@gov.state.ak.us] Friday, March 09, 2007 7:46 AM Sarah Palin
Subject: MEA Board Ballot I think I heard you were going to the MEA annual meeting. This may come up. Although, come to think of it, you're probably reading the hard copy today. Just incase... http://www.frontiersman.com/articles/2007/03/09/news/news2.txt
Ivy Frye
Director of Boards a n d Commissions Office of Governor Sarah Palin (907) 465-3500 office (907) 465-8110 fax
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From: Sent: To: Ivy Frye [lvy_Frye@gov.state.ak.us] Friday, March 09, 2007 2:47 PM 'Sarah Palin'; 'Michael Tibbies'
Subject: Lt Gov Governor, Do you want Sean to serve on Faith Based and Community Initiatives and also the Clemency Advisory Board? He's interested on serving on both. The last It. gov served on both, but it's up to your discretion.
Thanks,
Ivy Frye
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From: Sent: To: Subject: Mike Tibbies [mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us] Friday, March 09, 2007 2:39 PM Sarah Palin FW: Predescessor
FYI - I thought you should know that we are proceeding with a change in the Criminal Division of the Dept. of Law. As expected, it is sensitive situation that may become public.
Mike
Original Message From: Talis Colberg [mailto:Talis.Colberg@law.state.ak.us] Sent: Friday, March 09, 2007 1:07 PM To: Richard Svobodny Subject: Predescessor
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Privileged or Perse
Thank-you for your efforts.
Talis Colberg
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Subject: Bob Penny Boss, A small number of individuals have called into Mike Nizich today complaining that we did not check with them personally before appointing Larry Edfelt. Bob Penny is one of those individuals. I hear that he may be at your table tonight so I wanted to make sure you received a warning. We did check with a number of groups including AOC and received many positive recommendations. Bob is also claiming that Larry is not a sport fisherman. Although he did work a while back as deputy director of commercial fisheries, he has spent many years and is known for being a sport fishing guide in Juneau. If you really need some ammunition, you can ask him about Privileged oiand let him know he is receiving serious consideration. Mike
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From: Sent: To: Subject: Ivy Frye [lvy_Frye@gov.state.ak.us] Friday, March 09, 2007 2:34 PM Sarah Palin RE:.Privileged on AK Workforce Investment Board
Alright, thanks.
Original Message From: Sarah Palin [mailto:govpalin@gov.state.ak.us] Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2007 9:23 PM To: Ivy Frye Subject: RE: Privileged o r l on AK Workforce Investment Board
Original Message From: "Ivy Frye" <ivy_frye@gov.state.ak.us> To: "'Sarah Palin'" <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>; "govpalin@gov.state.ak.us" <govpalin@gov.state.ak.us> Cc: "'Michael Tibbies'" <mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us>; "'John Bitney' <john_bitney@gov.state.ak.us> Sent: 3/8/07 3:47 PM Subject: Privileged or on AK Workforce Investment Board
Governor Palin,
When you have a minute I need to fill you in on Privileged or Personal Material F
Privilege J
better explain via telephone
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Ivy Frye
Director, Boards and Commissions
ivy_frye@gov.state.ak.us
(907) 465-3500 office
(907) 465-8110 fax
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From: Sent: To: Subject: Sarah Palin [govpa!in@gov.state.ak.us] Saturday, March 10, 2007 11:38 AM Frye; Ivy J (GOV) RE: Lt Gov
Sounds good if he really wants to!
And would tuesday be good for the kids page-for-a-day gig?
Original Message From: "Ivy Frye" <ivy_frye@gov.state.ak.us> To: "'Sarah Palin1" <govpalin@gov.state.ak.us>; "'Michael Tibbies'" <mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us> Sent: 3/9/07 2:47 PM Subject: Lt Gov
Governor,
Do you want Sean to serve on Faith Based and Community Initiatives and also the Clemency Advisory Board? He's interested on serving on both. The last
lt. gov served on both, but it's up to your discretion.
Thanks,
Ivy Frye
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(907) 465-8110 fax
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From: Sent: To: Subject: Sarah Palin [gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Saturday, March 10, 2007 11:30 AM Lloyd; Denby S (DFG) RE: Wolves
Excellent - thnks so much for everything!
Sarah Palin
Original Message From: "Denby Lloyd"<denby_lloyd@fishgame.state.ak.us> To: "'Sarah Palin1 "<gov. sarah@yahoo.com:> Cc: tibbles@alaska.net; meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us; sharon_leighow@gov.state.ak.us; mike_nizich@gov.state.ak.us; john_bitney@gov.state.ak.us Sent: 3/9/07 6:34 PM Subject: RE: Wolves
Thanks Governor.
We agree that state employee/helicopter intervention We're investigating options for incentives: fuel
should be a last resort.
reimbursement, harvest dividends, etc.
It is unfortunate that this has focused on you. back onto the department.
I'd like to shift the focus
DL.
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Original Message From: Sarah Palin [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Sent: Friday, March 09, 2007 10:12 AM To: denby_lloyd@fishgame.state.ak.us Cc: tibbles@alaska.net; meghan_stapleton@gov. state.ak.us sharon_leighow@gov.state.ak.us; mike_nizich@gov.state.ak.us; j ohn_bitney@gov.state.ak.us Subject: FW: Wolves
Sorry Denby - forgot to cc the boss on this!
Sarah Palin
Original Message Subject: Wolves
I didn't know daily news was already publishing on wolves. Bottom line:state helicopters should be last resort, they're expensive and take opportunity from locals.
We need to pay for locals' fuel, bounty on predators, etc. Until these offers are exhausted we need more aggressive pursuit of incentives provided to those most affected by the predator problem.
Also, curious as to why Board passes buck to governor on this one but not other biological management decisions? Makes it political .
We have to act quickly on this as predators are acting quickly and rural families face ridiculous situation of being forced to import more beef instead of feeding their families our healthy staple of alaskan game. Nonsense. Unacceptable - and not on my watch.
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Todd interviewed buddies who live out there... Some confirmation that state intervention isn't first choice w/the locals. But we need to incentivize here. $ for trappers included.
Sarah Palin
Mike
From: Heather Brakes [mailto:Heather_Brakes@legis.state.ak.us] Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2007 4:16 PM To: john_bitney@gov.state.ak.us; Mike Tibbies; Christopher Clark Subject: ADN BLOG
Helping hands
Posted: March 8, 2007 - 2:09 pra
Remember the state senators who were disappointed about having to foot their own bill to the annual Energy Council conference in Washington, D.C.?
Well, a talk show radio host heard their story and offered to
help them out
to the tune of $500 each. Mike Porcaro of station KENI-AM in Anchorage had
some of the boys from the Senate minority - Sens. Gene Therriault, Tom Wagoner and Fred Dyson - on a show last week and pledged to help them fund their transportation costs to the oil and gas fest. Sure enough, the radio host confirmed earlier this week to the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner that he had signed off and sent each of them a check.
In a press conference call this morning, Therriault said he and his colleagues were in DC to spread the news about Gov. Palin's new AGXA bill on the gas pipeline and reassure the nation that Alaska was serious about getting its natural gas to market. He said he's been meeting with representatives from pipeline regulator FERC and other federal and state representatives to explain how the Legislature in Juneau will be tackling AGIA to get it worked and passed this session.
In the kudos for the Daily News department - Therriault said he's been explaining the differences between the Murkowski plan and Palin's AGIA legislation using a diagram and chart published with last Saturday's Daily News story on the bill's introduction.
Thanks for making us look good, senators.
Therriault and the Senate minority gang are attending the conference with several other Alaskan legislators from both chambers. They return next week to get started on the first AGIA hearings, among other things.
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From: Sent: To: Sarah Palin [gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Sunday, March 11, 2007 3:22 PM Stapleton; Meghan N (GOV); Rutherford; Martha K (DNR); Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Re: Compass piece
Megan: I don't know if our folks had anything else they wanted to tweak for print version, but if there's nothing else to add (to more fully explain the $500 match) then I'm good to go with the tv version turned into a print version. I'll cc the others to ask their input. (I don't know if I ever saw Bruce's print version - would you send it to me again?) thanks Meg! and I think the Anch. Assembly's idea on resollution is excellent. We'd be thrilled to have their support. thanks! and thanks for all the Fairbanks work this weekend too. It went well. MEA will be a huge challenge next week. It's tough to guess everyone's motives in that arena. Meghan Stapleton
Governor, Did you w a n t the gasline piece t h a t you, I r w i n , and Rutherford rewrote for television to be the print version as well? Or can I use Bruce's version for t h e print version? Thanks, Meg
<meghan_stapleton@gov,state.ak.us> wrote:
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From: Sent: To: Sarah Palin [gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Sunday, March 11, 2007 5:09 PM Notti; Emil R (CED)
Subject: Fwd: Hooper Bay water
Hello Commisioner Notti: Sean Parnell and I want to help in Hooper Bay as they seek community water. We're asking Karen Rehfeld to ask Village Safe Water where the state or federal govt are on this issue. Just to keep you in the loop! Note: forwarded message attached.
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Hartig, Larry [larry_hartig@dec.state.ak.us] Sunday, March 11, 2007 8:28 PM Sarah Palin; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV) Stapleton; Meghan N (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Easton; Dan (DEC); Ryan; Kristin J (DEC)
Subject: RE: dot Mike, I am in Seattle in meetings with EPA through Tuesday morning. I'll be back in Juneau on Tuesday afternoon. As you probably already know, Kristin Ryan, our Director of Environmental Health, is very familiar with the Fox Spring water well and can provide whatever help and information is needed from DEC on this.
From: Sarah Palin [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Sent: Sun 3/11/2007 5:59 PM To: Mike Tibbies Cc: meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us; sharon_leighow@gov.state.ak.us Subject: RE: dot Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
who could work with Meg to get her more info on a clarifying statement? Mike Tibbies <mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us> wrote:
Original Message From: "Sarah Palin" To: "Mike Tibbies" Cc: "Leo Von Scheben"; "Lawrence L Hartig"; john_bitney@gov.state.ak.us; karen_rehfeld@gov.state.ak.us; meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us; sharon leighow@gov.state.ak.us Sent: 3/11/07 3:15 PM Subject: RE: dot Some folks testified that they get their water only at the Fox springs and now don't know what they'll do for water.
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From: Sent: To: Subject: Mike Tibbies [mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us] Sunday, March 11, 2007 5:22 PM Sarah Palin RE: dot
[Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Original Message From: "Sarah Palin" <gov.sarah@yahoo.com> To: "Mike Tibbies" <mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us> Cc: "Leo Von Scheben" <leo_vonscheben@dot.state.ak.us>; "Lawrence L Hartig" <larry_hartig@dec.state.ak.us>; john_bitney@gov.state.ak.us; karen_rehfeld@gov.state.ak.us; meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us; sharon_leighow@gov.state.ak.us Sent: 3/11/07 3:15 PM Subject: RE: dot
Some folks testified that they get their water only at the Fox springs and now don't know what they'll do for water.
Mike Tibbies <mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us> wrote:

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From: Sent: To: Subject: Mike Tibbies [mike tibbles@gov.state.ak.us] Sunday, March 11,' 2007 6:41 PM Sarah Palin RE: dot
Original Message From: "Sarah Palin" <gov.sarah@yahoo.com> To: "Mike Tibbies" <mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us> Cc: meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us; sharon_leighow@gov.state.ak.us Sent: 3/11/07 5:59 PM Subject: RE: dot
who could work with Meg to get her more info on a clarifying statement?
Mike Tibbies <mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us> wrote:

Original Message From: "Sarah Palin" To: "Mike Tibbies" Cc: "Leo Von Scheben" ; "Lawrence L Hartig" ; john_bitney@gov.state.ak.us; karen_rehfeld@gov.state.ak.us; meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us; sharon_leighow@gov.state.ak.us Sent: 3/11/07 3:15 PM Subject: RE: dot
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From: Sent: To: Subject: Ivy Frye [lvy_Frye@gov.state.ak.us] Sunday, March 11, 2007 5:18 PM 'Sarah Palin' FW: thank you
Nice job, governor! You picked some great board members. townthe weather is ridiculous.
I hope you made it back to
Any day you want the tour/introduction/guest page gig for Track and Britta will be fine.
Original Message From: Cathy Giessel [mailto:cgiessel@mac.com] Sent: Sunday, March 11, 2007 12:45 PM To: Ivy Frye Subject: thank you
Ivy I just wanted to let you know what GREAT additions Joanne Smith and Beth Farnstrom are to the Board of Nursing! first time at our meeting last week in Juneau. They joined us for the Both of these women
contributed valuable input and insight, even at their first meeting! I am truly looking forward to their contributions in the future. Thanks so much for the great choices in appointments.
Cathy Giessel, MS, RN, ANP, FAANP Alaska Board of Nursing chair
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From: Sent: To: Sarah Palin [gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Monday, March 12, 2007 9:17 AM Frye; Ivy J (GOV)
Subject: RE: FW: thank you
you gave her the insurance adjusters position on a board, i thought. she's married to JD Daniels, who is VP of Northern Adjusters. I'm sure you talked to her, as JD stopped me at the ball to explain their reasons for not being allowed, legally, to let Susan accept the position Ivy Frye <ivyJ~rye@gov.state.ak.us> wrote:
Hmm. I don't know Susan Daniels. She's not in our database. Thanks for the heads up.
From: Sarah Palin [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, March 12, 2007 7:27 AM To: Ivy Frye Subject: Re: FW: thank you
Great! thanks Also, did you know Susan Daniels can't take the board position we gave her, due to conflict of interest? They researched it, found it couldn't work... did she notify you of that? Maybe you told me already and I forgot? Ivy Frye <ivy jrye@gov.state.ak.us> wrote:
Nice job, governor! You picked some great board members. I hope you made it back to town-the weather is ridiculous. Any day you want the tour/introduction/guest page gig for Track and Britta will be fine. Original Message From: Cathy Giessel [mailto:cgiessel@mac.com] Sent: Sunday, March 11, 2007 12:45 PM To: Ivy Frye Subject: thank you Ivy I just wanted to let you know what GREAT additions Joanne Smith and Beth Farnstrom are to the Board of Nursing! They joined us for the first time at our meeting last week in Juneau. Both of these women contributed valuable input and insight, even at their first meeting! I am truly looking forward to their contributions in the future. Thanks so much for the great choices in appointments. Cathy Giessel, MS, RN, ANP, FAANP Alaska Board of Nursing
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Subject: Re: FW: thank you
Great! thanks Also, did you know Susan Daniels can't take the board position we gave her, due to conflict of interest? They researched it, found it couldn't work,,, did she notify you of that? Maybe you told me already and I forgot? Ivy Frye <ivy_frye@gov.state.ak.us> wrote: Nice job, governor! You picked some great board members. I hope you made it back to town-the weather is ridiculous. Any day you want the tour/introduction/guest page gig for Track and Britta will be fine. Original Message From: Cathy Giessel [mailto:cgiessel@mac.com] Sent: Sunday, March 11, 2007 12:45 PM To: Ivy Frye Subject: thank you Ivy I just wanted to let you know what GREAT additions Joanne Smith and Beth Farnstrom are to the Board of Nursing! They joined us for the first time at our meeting last week in Juneau. Both of these women contributed valuable input and insight, even at their first meeting! I am truly looking forward to their contributions in the future. Thanks so much for the great choices in appointments. Cathy Giessel, MS, RN, ANP, FAANP Alaska Board of Nursing chair cgiessel@mac.com home 907 345 5470 cell 907 242 5450
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Sarah Palin [gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Monday, March 12, 2007 7:16 AM Hartig; Lawrence L (DEC) PARNELL; S (GOV sponsored)
Subject: RE: Hooper Bay water Thank you!
"Hartig, Larry" <Iarry_hartig@dec.state.ak.us> wrote:

Governor, I'll have our Village Safe Water staff provide a summary of the history the Hooper Bay community water system and what options we see to address the community's concerns. Larry Hartig
From: Sarah Palin [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Sent: Sun 3/11/2007 3:51 PM To: karen_rehfeld@gov.state.ak.us; Hartig, Larry; mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us; john_bitney @gov. state .a k. us Subject: Hooper Bay water
The Lt. Gov. and I are curious re: Hooper Bay community water. We want to help. For background, here's an excerpt from Sean's and my email exchange discussing our intent to help in that community: "I asked what was needed in Hooper Bay to take the next step in building that community...His response was immediate, "They need running water," he said. Franklin (Graham) said the state and federal government's approach to building pieces of the water system across a lot of years actually demoralizes people because they see something coming but it is demoralizing to have the project repeatedly put on hold. I think it might be a good first step to ask Karen Rehfeld to have one of her budget analysts look at what's been funded and installed in Hooper Bay to date; what, if anything is in next year's capital budget, and see what can be done to step it up and complete it in the next year or two. (The cost could be outrageous, but it is worth a look.) Also, I think we need to get out there since we missed the trip last month. It feels like the door of hope was opened a bit by Samaritan's Purse getting these kids building the houses with adultscommunity building, looking beyond themselves. Maybe we can push the door open wider with running water sooner rather than later." Karen - do you have any info, on this? Now that's room service! Choose from over 150.000 hotels in 45.000 destinations on Yahoo! Travel to find your fit.
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From: Sent: To: Sarah Palin [gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Monday, March 12, 2007 7:21 AM PARNELL; S (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Washington, DC
Thanks so much. And I'll put a bug in others' ears re: more AGIA info for your trip. I'll have them use your sr parnell@gov.state.ak.us account. Best of everything on your trip! S R Parnell <sr_parnell@gov.state.ak.us> wrote: Great, thanks (re Hooper Bay water)! Off to DC tomorrow morning. (Lt. Governors' Association meetings and that gasline meeting with Drue's people-still haven't received anything from Marty or Pat, but will keep trying.) I should still be connected via email and cellphone (Privileged or). Meetings also scheduled with Katz, Sen. Lisa, and Sen. Ted. Don's office apparently never got back with us on our request for a meeting. Not sure what happened there. Original Message From: Sarah Palin Date: Sunday, March 11,2007 5:07 pm Subject: we'll get Hooper Bay info soon To: Sean Parnell > Lt. Gov:
>
> (From Karen Rehfeld): > "Governor. I know that the folks at village safe water could > give us some background on the community water. They were very > involved in accelerating the completion of the school and teacher > housing after the fire. I can get some information from Dan easton > tomorrow for you. Karen"
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From: Sent: To: Sarah Palin [gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Monday, March 12, 2007 7:24 AM Rutherford; Martha K (DNR); Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Anders; Bruce F (DNR); Patrick S Galvin; Stapleton; Meghan N (GOV)
Subject: Parnell's visit to DC
Sean's headed out the door to DC and still needs AGIA info for his follow up meetings - if you could send him additional info his address is sr parnell@gov.state.ak.us. He'd appreciate anything and everything we could provide him as he attends his Lt. Gov conf. and meets with our delegation and others in DC. Thanks!
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Subject: RE: FW: thank you sounds good
Ivy Frye <ivyJrye@gov.state.ak,us> wrote:

You're right. I talked to her about Workers' Comp but she said she couldn't do it. We went with Gloria O'Neil instead.
From: Sarah Palin [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, March 12, 2007 9:17 AM To: Ivy Frye Subject: RE: FW: thank you
you gave her the insurance adjusters position on a board, i thought, she's married to JD Daniels, who is VP of Northern Adjusters. I'm sure you talked to her, as JD stopped me at the ball to explain their reasons for not being allowed, legally, to let Susan accept the position Ivy Frye <ivyJ~rye@gov.state.ak.us> wrote:
Hmm. I don't know Susan Daniels. She's not in our database. Thanks for the heads up.
Great! thanks Also, did you know Susan Daniels can't take the board position we gave her, due to conflict of interest? They researched it, found it couldn't work... did she notify you of that? Maybe you told me already and I forgot? Ivy Frye <ivy Jrye@gov.state.ak.us> wrote:
Nice job, governor! You picked some great board members. I hope you made it back to town-the weather is ridiculous. Any day you want the tour/introduction/guest page gig for Track and Britta will be fine. Original Message From: Cathy Giessel [mailto:cgiessel@mac.com]
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Sent: Sunday, March 11,2007 12:45 PM To: Ivy Frye Subject: thank you
I just wanted to let you know what GREAT additions Joanne Smith and Beth Farnstrom are to the Board of Nursing! They joined us for the first time at our meeting last week in Juneau. Both of these women contributed valuable input and insight, even at their first meeting! 1 am truly looking forward to their contributions in the future. Thanks so much for the great choices in appointments. Cathy Giessel, MS, RN, ANP, FAANP Alaska Board of Nursing chair cgiessel@mac.com home 907 345 5470 cell 907 242 5450
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From: Sent: To: Subject: S R Parnell [sr_parnell@gov.state.ak.us] Monday, March 12, 2007 8:10 PM gov.sarah@yahoo.com Ted & Don meeting Tuesday
I found out that Don Young will join my meeting with Ted tomorrow afternoon (Eastern time). Any messages you want me to specifically carry?? Gasline or otherwise... Sean
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From: Sent: To: Sarah Palin [gov,sarah@yahoo.com] Monday, March 12, 2007 8:43 PM PARNELL; S (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Re: Traveling issues
Holy moly... those are all outlandish rumors. I think Justin likes to stir it up, as information is power for the guys on the hill. His information happens to be all wrong tho. I had a good conversation with Ted S. and George Lowe when I was in DC and told them I support Ted (I also talked to Catherine Stevens on my visit), so Justin is a few weeks off there. Ted was appreciative that I could reassure him that my plate was full as Governor and I was not planning a Senate run. Crazy talk about me recruiting anyone to run against Don. Totally not true. And Carl, even, is so totally off base about MidAmerican and any "deal cut". It's not true. These guys are giving me way too much credit - like I have my schedule so under control that I have time to conjure up more issues to tackle such as the ones Justin mentioned! As for your meeting with Don and Ted -1 just really hope they remember that I am committed to fairness and transparency with AGIA... that we realize how important the gasline is... and that we want Alaska to become more self-sufficient and self-sustaining - one way to do that is to see that the gasline is built. We will not be so reliant on the feds, then we won't be pressuring Don and Ted for $$$ to the degree we've always done in the past. And hopefully they'll know that Exxon does not have to be such stinkers to us in the press - that Exxon has a duty to develop, etc. Have a great trip! SRPamell Hi, I flew through Seattle and ran into Justin Steifel. He asked where I was headed and I told him, and also told him I'd be speaking with the congressional delegation. Since he's now lobbying on the Hill I asked him what Stevens, Young and Murkowski each had on their plates in D C so I could be better prepared for the meetings. When we got to the discussion on Sen. Stevens, Justin indicated that the Senator was entirely focused on re-election, that he was concerned about you running against him, that Young was concerned you were actively working to recruit Jim Whitaker to run against Young...he indicated that most of these theories are cooked up by Congressional staff. I told him that those were outlandish theories!! Next, I forgot to tell you what I heard at the Inaugural Ball. Carl Marrs pulled me aside and told me that the reason Exxon has been nasty in the press lately toward us is because they believe you have <srjparnell@gov.state.ak.us> wrote:
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cut a deal with MidAmerican. Carl says he knows that's not true because of his sources into MidAmerican~and I assured him that wouldn't be consistent with who you are. Amazing and ill-informed stuff, but all are items you should know are lurking in the background. Sean
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Ivy Frye [ivy_frye@gov.state.ak.us] Monday, March 12, 2007 7:38 PM Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Stapleton; Meghan N (GOV) Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Nizich; Michael A (GOV); 'Sarah Palin'; Bitney; John W (GOV)
Subject: NPFMC press release The nominations were selected today for NPFMC. Feel free to make any changes. I didn't point out who the top two nominations for each seat are. Instead, I listed them all collectively. The top choices are Privileged or Personal Material but again I don't know if we want to point that out. For Doug Hoedel's seat: Duncan Fields Gale Vick Jeff Stephan For Stephanie Madsen's seat: Beth Stewart Nancy Munro Sam Cotton Thanks everybody,
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Meghan Stapleton [meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us] Monday, March 12, 2007 11:14 AM 'Sarah Palin'; Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV) Mills; Andy J (GOV); Bluhm; Jason R (GOV)
Subject: RE: website That is a priority and the guys are working on it. We're also reworking your website so that it is more appealing, informative, interactive, etc.
From: Sarah Palin [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, March 12, 2007 11:05 AM To: Meghan Stapleton; sharon_leighow@gov.state.ak.us; mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us Subject: website
do we have any new photos to start displaying on website? seems most of them are from december? Meghan Stapleton
Your thoughts...
From: Carolyn K. Robinson [mailto:carolyn@sprocketheads.com] Sent: Monday, March 12, 2007 10:15 AM To: Meg Subject: Gov/Transformers
Meg, Governor Palin called Ian Bryce (Producer - Transformers) this morning but didn't leave a return telephone number. Is she going to call again or may I pass on a telephone number so he may call her? If I pass on a # please ensure whomever answers the telephone knows Ian is a V V I P . Also, since we are looking to shoot on the 19th or 20th Governor Palin may want to extend an invitation for dinner at the Mansion as is customary with other states. THANK YOU. Carolyn Carolyn K.. Robinson Executive Producer SprocketHeads, LLC 2907 Iris Drive Anchorage, AK 99517 USA
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Meghan Stapleton [meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us] Monday, March 12, 2007 4:12 PM gov.sarah@yahoo.com; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Balash; Joseph R (GOV) Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Stapleton; Meghan N (GOV) FW: Governor on Port Authority
Importance: High Can you help? And j u s t to be clear, the original response was sent following input f r o m you (Governor), Galvin, Bruce, Irwin, and Balash (at a minimum). That's when I thought it was okay to send, Thanks, Meg
From: Rod Boyce [mailto:rboyce@newsminer.com] Sent: Monday, March 12, 2007 4:05 PM To: Meghan Stapleton Subject: Re: Governor on Port Authority
Hi Meg, I have two follow-up questions that stem from the governor's response to my earlier query about the port authority's 2005 advertisement: 1. The governor suggests in her previous response that other entities might have a better gas line proposal than what the port authority has put forward. Presumably that would have been the case in 2005 as well. So why did the governor endorse the statement in the May 2005 newspaper ad? 2. The governor says in her response that the port authority was the only entity "with terms available to the public." How was it wise to make such a strong statement of support for the port authority's proposal in the absence of information about other proposals?
On 3/7/07 12:31 PM, "Meghan Stapleton" <meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us> wrote:
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Regarding t h e f u l l - p a g e ad f r o m 2 0 0 5 , t h e following s t a t e m e n t is f r o m t h e G o v e r n o r : "Because of t h e secretive n a t u r e of the Murkowski / producer process, at t h e t i m e of t h e ads, t h e Port A u t h o r i t y proposal was the only one with t e r m s available to t h e public. Thankfully, conditions have changed so radically since then, I no longer agree w i t h t h e s t a t e m e n t . COULD t h e Port a u t h o r i t y end up w i t h t h e best plan? Possibly we need t h e c o m p e t i t i v e process to determine t h a t . With a c o m p e t i t i v e AGIA as our vehicle, as opposed to a t a k e - i t - o r - l e a v e - i t SGDA negotiation w i t h only one p a r t y , it would not only be p r e m a t u r e , but counter to Alaska's interests, f o r any conjecture on which applicant or set of applicants will assemble t h e best overall project. I will not do t h a t . " As a point of clarification, Governor Palin was not Mayor in 2 0 0 5 . Thanks a bunch for this o p p o r t u n i t y and for your t i m e in Fairbanks w i t h our gasline t e a m . Meghan
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From: Meghan Stapleton [mailto:meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us] Sent: Monday, March 12, 2007 10:07 AM To: 'Sarah Palin'; mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us; 'Janice Mason'; denby_lloyd@fishgame.state.ak.us Cc: meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us Subject: FW: Interview with Governor Janice, Per our conversation, could you please make sure that the Mike knows it would be best if the Commissioner and the Governor also talk through some of the issues highlighted below - that will be part of the Thursday interview with IntraFish Media: I don't have any questions prepared yet, but generally I want to know what she has planned for the seafood industry in the way of state support, what safeguards there will be to protect seafood sector as Alaska expands its oil and gas drilling, her opinion on open-ocean aquaculture and whether there is a place in Alaska for aquaculture, whether she supports efforts to boost Alaska's shellfish farming segment and how she will do that, her background coming from a salmon fishing family, her level of support for ASM! and how much money the state will give the agency, does she think there is anything the state can do to help protect against fraudulent use of name of Alaska on seafood not caught in Alaska, stuff like that. Also, we will need some photos of her, preferably one of her in some sort of seafood setting, ie. handling fish or speaking with seafood industry execs; if not, whatever you can give us. Photos need to be 1 megabyte in size and jpeg format if possible.
Also, would like to schedule a meeting with Anchorage Daily News' Wesley Loy between the two since he's been asking for awhile now. He'll be looking for more policy at this point, but some more generic questions would include: I'd like to sound her out on a few major issues of high interest to fishing people including the proposed Pebble mine, offshore oil and gas leasing in Bristol Bay, and the trend toward "rationalizing" fisheries. That is, dividing open fisheries into individual catch shares for fishermen. How will the new administration work with respect to fish? For instance, past governors including Wally Hickel appointed fishery advisers with ready access to the governor. Will this continue? I'd like to hear some elaboration on this statement from Gov. Palin's State of the State address: "So, sub-cabinets will be established and existing cabinet goals will be amended, Let me give an example: We have a Fish Cabinet and basically what it's done is simply 'distribute grants.' It'll now work with Labor and Workforce Development to create new ideas on everything from employment opportunities to new seafood marketing initiatives." Finally, I might ask about her general philosophy on state budgeting, and the implications for funding Department of Fish and Game research and management. Thanks,
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From: Sent: To: Ivy Frye [lvy_Frye@gov.state.ak.us] Monday, March 12, 2007 8:39 PM 'Sarah Palin'
Subject: Board of Fish Governor Palin, I've attached the applicant background list, endorser list, and Privileged or Ps resume. Privileged or Pfrom Privileged or Personal Material Redacted were othernames we were considering.
Hope this helps Thanks
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Jackson, Karleen [/0=HSS/OU=JNU1PO/CN=DAS/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=KJACKSON] Monday, March 12, 2007 9:57 AM Palin; Sarah H (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Kim; Anna C (GOV); Stapleton; Meghan N (GOV); John W. Bitney 20080515kkjackson_A; 20080915shill_A; Hogan; William H (HSS)
Subject: RE: Letter re: your help for services to seniors in Alaska Governor This is exactly the kind of issue that the Health Care Strategies Council will be addressing. Every health and social service provider group in the state has and will be making a case to you and our legislators for why their rates have not been adequately raised during the past 3-10 years. Without a thorough analysis of the cost and compensation for each component of the entire system of care, we will have unintended consequences for the state if we make changes based on isolated advice. Karleen
From: Connie Sipe [mailto:csipe@cfc.org] Sent: Monday, March 12, 2007 9:43 AM To: Sarah_Palin@gov.state.ak.us Cc: Karleen_Jackson@health.state.ak.us Subject: Letter re: your help for services to seniors in Alaska Dear Governor Palin: Attached is a letter from three Alaskan businessesone for profit, two not for profit community agencieswhose PRIMARY mission is care of Alaskans who are elderly or disabled. We urgently ask for your careful consideration of the budget crisis we discuss in our letter. Thank you. Thank you. Connie J. Sipe Executive Director Center for Community 907-747-6960 ext. 32 fax: 907-747-4868 csipe@cfc.org
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From: Sent: To: Ivy Frye [lvy_Frye@gov.state.ak.us] Monday, March 12, 2007 8:07 AM Sarah Palin
Subject: RE: FW: thank you Hmm. I don't know Susan Daniels. She's not in our database. Thanks for the heads up.
Great! thanks Also, did you know Susan Daniels can't take the board position we gave her, due to conflict of interest? They researched it, found it couldn't work... did she notify you of that? Maybe you told me already and I forgot? Ivy Frye <ivyJ~rye@gov.state.ak.us> wrote: Nice job, governor! You picked some great board members. I hope you made it back to town~the weather is ridiculous. Any day you want the tour/introduction/guest page gig for Track and Britta will be fine. Original Message From: Cathy Giessel [mailto:cgiessel@mac.com] Sent: Sunday, March 11, 2007 12:45 PM To: Ivy Frye Subject: thank you Ivy I just wanted to let you know what GREAT additions Joanne Smith and Beth Farnstrom are to the Board of Nursing! They joined us for the first time at our meeting last week in Juneau. Both of these women contributed valuable input and insight, even at their first meeting! I am truly looking forward to their contributions in the future. Thanks so much for the great choices in appointments. Cathy Giessel, MS, RN, ANP, FAANP Alaska Board of Nursing chair cgiessel@mac .com home 907 345 5470 cell 907 242 5450
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From: Sent: To: Sarah Palin [gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Tuesday, March 13, 2007 7:49 AM Frye; Ivy J (GOV); Michael A Tibbies
Subject: Re: LBC-2 vacancies Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Ivy Frye <ivyJ~rye@gov.state.ak.us> wrote:

Tony Nakazawa has resigned from the Local Boundary Commissioner, effective April 2007. We know have the opportunity to appoint/re-appoint a member from the 3 rd and 4 th Judicial Districts (South Central and the Interior respectively) Privileged or Personal M
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From: Sent: To: Sarah Palin [gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Tuesday, March 13, 2007 10:56 PM Frye; Ivy J (GOV)
Subject: Re: LBC--2 vacancies
when do we plug new folks into LBC? i am thinking Privileged or for that int. spot perhaps Ivy Frye <ivy_Jrye@gov.state.ak.us> wrote:
Tony Nakazawa has resigned from the Local Boundary Commissioner, effective April 2007. We know have the opportunity to appoint/re-appoint a member from the 3 rd and 4 th Judicial Districts (South Central and the Interior respectively). Privileged or Personal Ma
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Meghan Stapleton [meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us] Tuesday, March 13, 2007 11:34 AM 'Denby Lloyd' 'Sarah Palin'; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Mason; Janice L (GOV); Spencer; Kari L (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Stapleton; Meghan N (GOV)
Subject: RE: Fish Interview with Governor Commissioner, It appears as though one of my emails didn't make it to you - it would be great if you could be present during Thursday's interview. With your presence there and the topic at-hand, I'd also like to extend an invitation for a fish interview with Wesley Loy at ADN (since he asked last December / January / and February for the same opportunity). That call could immediately follow. Ben needs 15-20 minutes - we could give Wesley the same. The window is from 1pm to 2pm right now - so both could comfortably fit within that time frame. Assuming that you both were able to tackle some of the topics below during yesterday's meeting, if you could be at the Governor's office 10-15 minutes ahead, that would be great. If you were unable to discuss the questions below, then I'd suggest adequate time to discuss the questions - perhaps an hour before? Thank you, Meghan
From: Denby Lloyd [mailto:denby_lloyd@fishgame.state.ak.us] Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2007 11:17 AM To: 'Meghan Stapleton' Cc: 'Sarah Palin'; mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us; 'Janice Mason' Subject: RE: Interview with Governor Meghan: I haven't yet changed my travel arrangements to Anchorage/Kodiak for this Thursday, but I will if you and the Governor would like me present before/during the fish interviews on Thursday. If so, what time should I come up?
Denby S. Lloyd Commissioner Alaska Department of Fish and Game PO. Box 115526 Juneau, AK 99811-5526 907-465-4719
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Meghan Stapleton [meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us] Tuesday, March 13, 2007 11:12 AM Spencer; Kari L (GOV); gov.sarah@yahoo.com; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV) Leighow; Sharon W (GOV) RE: TV Interview Tomorrow
Sharon left a message with Bill.
I'm checking in with him right now.

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Original Message From: Kari Spencer [mailto:kari_spencer@gov.state.ak.us] Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2007 10:58 AM To: 'Meghan N Stapleton'; gov.sarah@yahoo.com; mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us
Cc: sharon_leighow@gov.state.ak.us Subject: RE: TV Interview Tomorrow
The Governor said she could give him a few minutes after 11:30am today.
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Original Message From: Meghan N Stapleton [mailto:meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us] Sent: Monday, March 12, 2007 9:13 PM To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com; mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us;
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kari_spencer@gov.state.ak.us Cc: sharon_leighow@gov.state.ak.us; meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us Subject: TV Interview Tomorrow
Bill McAllister just called me. He was quite sick today and unable to make it to Juneau. With the first day of AGIA hearings, he will be covering the hearings tomorrow for his story.
However, he would love to spend a few minutes with the Governor to talk about the first 100 days. He'll be heading in on the first flight - so perhaps sometime between 11am and 2pm would work? It most likely won't be a big story - overshadowed by AGIA. But it's our bill, so that's good, too.
Governor, please let us know if we can squeeze him in. Kari, please let us know when might be best.
Thanks, Meghan
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Kari Spencer [kari_spencer@gov.state.ak.us] Tuesday, March 13, 2007 10:58 AM Stapleton; Meghan N (GOV); gov.sarah@yahoo.com; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV) Leighow; Sharon W (GOV) RE: TV Interview Tomorrow
The Governor said she could give him a few minutes after 11:30am today.
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Original Message From: Meghan N Stapleton [mailto:meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us] Sent: Monday, March 12, 2007 9:13 PM To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com; mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us; kari_spencer@gov.state.ak.us Cc: sharon_leighow@gov.state.ak.us; meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us Subject: TV Interview Tomorrow Bill McAllister just called me. He was quite sick today and unable to make it to Juneau. With the first day of AGIA hearings, he will be covering the hearings tomorrow for his story.
However, he would love to spend a few minutes with the Governor to talk about the first 100 days. He'll be heading in on the first flight - so perhaps sometime between 11am and 2pm would work? It most likely won't be a big story - overshadowed by AGIA. But it's our bill, so that's good, too.
Governor, please let us know if we can squeeze him in. Kari, please let us know when might be best.
Thanks,
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From: Sent: To: Ivy Frye [lvy_Frye@gov.state.ak.us] Tuesday, March 13, 2007 7:42 AM Michael Tibbies; Sarah Palin
Subject: LBC-2 vacancies Tony Nakazawa has resigned from the Local Boundary Commissioner, effective April 2007. We know have the opportunity to appoint/re-appoint a member from the 3 rd and 4 th Judicial Districts (South Central and the Interior respectively). Privileged or Perso
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Ivy Frye [lvy_Frye@gov.state.ak.us] Tuesday, March 13, 2007 7:12 AM Katz; John W (GOV); Mike Nizich Denby Lloyd; Governor Sarah Palin; Michael Tibbies
Subject: RE: Fisheries Appointments - CONFIDENTIAL Thank you John, resignation. draft the nomination letters today and make contact with Privi I regarding Prill etters of
From: John Katz [mailto:jwkatz@ALASKADC.org] Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2007 5:56 AM To: Mike Nizich Cc: Denby Lloyd; Governor Sarah Palin; Ivy Frye; Michael Tibbies Subject: Fisheries Appointments - CONFIDENTIAL
I have now heard back from the State Department in response to our inquiry concerning appointments to the North Pacific A n a d r o m o u s Fish Commission a n d the Bering Sea Fisheries Advisory Board.
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should send letters of resignation to t h e President for the NPAFC since the President is the appointing authority u n d e r t h e federal statute. Privileged or j's resignation letter from the BSFAB should be sent to the Secretary of State, who is the appointing authority. There are procedures if Privileged or f r e f u s e s to resign, b u t hopefully this will not be a problem. In the case of the NPAFC, the Governor should r e c o m m e n d one person, with resume, to the President. Regarding the BSFAB, t h e letter should recommend two n a m e s for the single vacancy a n d t h a t letter should be s e n t to the Secretary of State. The Governor c a n indicate her preference, b u t t h e enabling statute requires at least two recommendations for each vacancy. Because the NPAFC involves the White House, there c a n be a considerable lapse of time between recommendation and appointment. In these situations, the State Department will appoint the Governor's recommended person as an alternate pending final White House action. The replacement process for the BSFAB will go more quickly, because only t h e State Department is involved. We should copy Amanda J o h n s o n Miller at the State Department with the appointment packages for t h e two bodies. She will help coordinate a n d expedite the appointment processes. The packages should include Privileged or Person's letters of resignation.
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Attached are copies of the enabling statutes and a sample letter of recommended appointments to the BSFAB. If you need further assistance, please let me know.
Please note that my email address has changed. My new email address is j w k a t z @ a l a s k a d c . org. Thank you.
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From: Sent: To: Sarah Palin [gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Thursday, March 13, 2008 2:57 PM PARNELL; S (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Fwd: Lee lacocca's Words - Food for Thought
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Printing, GOV (GOV sponsored)

From: Sent: To: Eugene George Warner [gene007@ak.net] Monday, March 10, 2008 7:15 PM Peter Dorsett
Subject: Fwd: Lee lacocca's Words - Food for Thought
WHERE HAVE ALL THE LEADERS GONE?
Remember Le e Iacocca, the man who rescued Chrys ler Corporationfr om its death throes? He has written a new book, and here are some excerpts.
Lee Iacocca Says: 'Am I the only guy in this

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country who's fed up with what's happening? Where the hell is our outrage? We should be screaming bloody murder. We've got a gang of clueless bozos steering our ship of state right over a cliff, we've got corporate gangsters stealing us blind, and we can't even clean up after a hurricane much less build a hybrid car. But instead of getting mad, everyone sits around and nods their heads when
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the politicians say, 'Stay the course' Stay the course? You've got to be kidding. This is America, not the damned 'Titanic'. I'll give you a sound bite: 'Throw all the bums out!' You might think I'm getting senile, that I've gone off my rocker, and maybe I have. But someone has to speak up. I hardly recognize this country anymore. The most famous
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business leaders are not the innovators but the guys in handcuffs. While we're fiddling in Iraq, the Middle East is burning and nobody seems to know what to do. And the press is waving 'pompoms' instead of asking hard questions. That's not the promise of the 'America ' my parents and yours traveled across the ocean for. I've had enough. How about you? I'll go a step further. You
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can't call yourself a patriot if you're not outraged. This is a fight I'm ready and willing to have. The Biggest 'C' is Crisis ! Leaders are made, not born. Leadership is forged in times of crisis It's easy to sit there with your feet up on the desk and talk theory. Or send someone else's kids off to war when you've never seen a battlefield yourself. It's another thing
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to lead when your world comes tumbling down. On September 11, 2001, we needed a strong leader more than any other time in our history. We needed a steady hand to guide us out of the ashes. A Hell of a Mess So here's where we stand. We're immersed in a bloody war with no plan for winning and no plan for leaving. We're running the biggest deficit in the history of the
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country. We're losing the manufacturing edge to Asia, while our oncegreat companies are getting slaughtered by health care costs. Gas prices are skyrocketing, and nobody in power has a coherent energy policy. Our schools are in trouble. Our borders are like sieves. The middle class is being squeezed every which way These are times that cry out for leadership. But when you look around,
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you've got to ask: 'Where have all the leaders gone?' Where are the curious, creative communicators ? Where are the people of character, courage, conviction, omnipotence, and common sense? I may be a sucker for alliteration, but I think you get the point. Name me a leader who has a better idea for homeland security than making us take off our shoes in airports and
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throw away our shampoo? We've spent billions of dollars building a huge new bureaucracy, and all we hiow how to do is react to things that have already happened. Name me one leader who emerged from the crisis of Hurricane Katrina. Congress has yet to spend a single day evaluating the response to the hurricane, or demanding accountability for the decisions that were made in the crucial hours after the
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storm. Everyone's hunkering down, fingers crossed, hoping it doesn't happen again. Now, that's just crazy. Storms happen. Deal with it. Make a plan. Figure out what you're g oing to do the next time. Name me an industry leader who is thinking creatively about how we can restore our competitive edge in manufacturing. Who would have believed that
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there could ever be a time when 'The Big Three' referred to Japanese car companies? How did this happen, and more important, what are we going to do about it? Name me a government leader who can articulate a plan for paying down the debt, or solving the energy crisis, or managing the health care problem. The silence is deafening. But these are the crises that are eating away at
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our country and milking the middle class dry. I have news for the gang in Congress. We didn 't elect you to sit on your asses and do nothing and remain silent while our democracy is being hijacked and our greatness is being replaced with mediocrity. What is everybody so afraid of? That some bonehead on Fox News will call them a name? Give me a break. Why don't you guys
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show some spine for a change?
Had Enough? Hey, I'm not trying to be the voice of gloom and doom here. I'm trying to light a fire. I'm speaking out because I have hope I believe in America. In my lifetime I've had the privilege of living through some of America's greatest moments. I've also experienced some of our worst crises: the 'Great Depression', '
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World War IF, the 'Korean War', the 'Kennedy Assassination', the 'Vietnam War', the 1970s oil crisis, and the struggles of recent years culminating with 9/11. If I've learned one thing, it's this: 'You don't get anywhere by standing on the sidelines waiting for somebody else to take action. Whether it's building a better car or building a better future for our children, we all have a role to play. That's
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the challenge I'm raising in this book. It's a call to 'Action' for people who, like me, believe in America It's not too late, but it's getting pretty close. So let's shake off the crap and go to work. Let's tell 'em all we've had 'enough.'
Excerpted from 'Where Have All the Leaders Gone?'.
Copyright (c) 2007 by Lee Iacocca All rights reserved.
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Christopher Clark [christopher_clark@gov.state.ak.us] Wednesday, March 14, 2007 3:25 PM Stapleton; Meghan N (GOV); 'Sarah Palin'; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Bitney; John W (GOV); Rehfeld; Karen J (GOV) Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: RE: SENATE BILL PASSAGE John and I edited the press release to read as follows:
FOR I M M E D I A T E RELEASE Governor Applauds the State Senate for Passage of Senate Bill 82
March 14, 2007, Juneau, Alaska - Governor Sarah Palin today applauded the Alaska State Senate for unanimously passing the Governor's special appropriations bill to fund oil and gas development initiatives, The measure, SB82, passed by a vote of 19 to 0. "Passage of this bill makes a statement that the Alaska State Senate and I are working together to develop Alaska's oil and natural gas resources," said Governor Palin. "I want to recognize Senate Finance Co-Chair Lyman Hoffman for leading the effort to put this bill forward, and I want to thank all Senators for their help and support." SB82 is the first appropriation bill to come to the Senate Floor this session. The fact that it provides funding for the Governor's oil and natural gas development initiatives reflects the priority of the Administration and the Legislature to develop Alaska's natural gas and bring it to market. The bill totals $34.5 million in general funds, with $33.1 million for oil and gas activities in the Departments of Law, Revenue, Natural Resources and Administration (AOGCC). The remainder is a separate, special appropriation for the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute. The bill will now move over to the House of Representatives for consideration. ###
From: Meghan Stapleton [mailto:meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us] Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2007 3:11 PM To: 'Sarah Palin'; 'Michael Tibbies'; 'John Bitney'; 'Christopher Clark'; 'Karen Rehfeld' Cc: 'Sharon Leighow'; meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us Subject: SENATE BILL PASSAGE Importance: High Please look at this and approve as quickly as possible. Essentially, I took John's information and Karen's and combined to form a press release in order to quickly turn this. Thanks! Meg
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Meghan Stapleton [meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us] Wednesday, March 14, 2007 3:00 PM 'Sarah Palin'; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV) Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Stapleton; Meghan N (GOV) ANCHORAGE ASSEMBLY PRESS RELEASE
Importance: High I LEFT A MESSAGE ON BEGICH'S CELL PHONE - HIS PRESS PERSON IS OUT OF TOWN AND I'M TRYING TO AVOID A CONVERSATION WITH RAMSEUR, BUT WILL TURN TO HIM IN A FEW MINUTES, IF THE MAYOR STILL HASNT RECEIVED MY MESSAGE. THE QUOTE FROM THE MAYOR IS WHAT I'M PROPOSING - AND BASED ON WHAT HE SAID TO ME YESTERDAY IN A CONVERSATION. WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE REST?
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Unknown From: Sent: To: Cc: Meghan Stapleton [meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us] Wednesday, March 14, 2007 2:31 PM 'Sarah Palin'; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Bitney; John W (GOV) Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: RE: ASSEMBLY UNANIMOUSLY SUPPORTS GOVERNOR PALIN'S GASLINE PROPOSAL IN RESOLUTION You certainly know what incents me!
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From: Sarah Palin [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2007 2:12 PM To: Meghan Stapleton; 'Michael Tibbies'; john_bitney@gov.state.ak.us Cc: 'Kris Perry'; 'Sharon Leighow' Subject: RE: ASSEMBLY UNANIMOUSLY SUPPORTS GOVERNOR PALIN'S GASLINE PROPOSAL IN RESOLUTION amen. and i'll buy you a m o c h a if Mark c o m e s through with something nice. Meghan Stapleton <meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us> wrote:
I am writing it right now... if no one objects, I'd like to offer the Mayor an opportunity to make a positive comment.
From: Sarah Palin [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2007 1:23 PM To: Meghan Stapleton; 'Michael Tibbies'; john_bitney@gov.state.ak.us Cc: 'Kris Perry'; 'Sharon Leighow'; meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us Subject: Re: ASSEMBLY UNANIMOUSLY SUPPORTS GOVERNOR PALIN'S GASLINE PROPOSAL IN RESOLUTION spectacular. would you do a presser on that thanks so much! Meghan Stapleton <meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us> wrote:
This is from Allan Tesche's blog: UNANIMOUS SUPPORT FOR GOV. PALIN'S GASLINE PROPOSAL: All members
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voted Tuesday to support legislation proposed by Gov. Sarah Palin to induce qualified firms to build an Alaska gas line. The Alaska Gasline Inducement Act (AIGA) would authorize contribution of up to $500M by the state Alaska toward the cost of obtaining necessary permits and regulatory approvals, promulgation of regulations that provide predictability in royalty value and the exercise of the state's right to receive its royalty share in kind or in cash, production tax incentives, and appointment of state pipeline coordinator to facilitate prompt state permitting are likely to induce qualified firms to build an Alaska Gas Pipeline. In return, the firm selected would provide a clear and definite timetable for construction of a gas pipeline, multiple take points in Alaska to assure the availability of natural gas for meet Alaska's needs and for the state's future development, and "distance-sensitive" rates" for in state delivery of gas. in Alaska ;and establishment of a local project headquarters and hiring offices in Alaska to hire qualified Alaskans to construct the gas pipeline and related facilities. AIGA is now before the legislature for action.
Unfortunately, I was still in the Atwood Building when it was discussed and I do not know who said what, but will forward the minutes when I find t h e m .

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From: Sent: To: Sarah Palin [gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Wednesday, March 14, 2007 5:52 PM Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Balash; Joseph R (GOV); 'meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us'; Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); 'mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us'
Subject: rewrite Compass 6: "Producer Concerns and How AGIA Addresses Them"
Joe: would you mind tweaking Brace's Compass 6 AGIA piece so it's more conversational... before we record and publish this week's AGIA piece, thanks! Kristina YPerry <kris_perry@gov.state.ak.us> wrote: It looks like he has the right address. Date: Tue, 13 Mar 2007 23:58:03 -0800 From: Brace Anders <bruce_anders@dnr.state.ak.us> Subject: FW: Compass 6: "Producer Concerns and How AGIA Addresses Them" To: Kris Perry <kris_perry@gov.state.ak.us>
Hi Kris, This message bounced back with the Gov's email as "undeliverable." Could you forward it on to her and get me her new email? Thanks, Bruce
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Meghan Stapleton [meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us] Wednesday, March 14, 2007 3:52 PM 'Sarah Palin'; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Bitney; John W (GOV) Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Stapleton; Meghan N (GOV); Clark; Christopher G (GOV)
Subject: Lyman Hoffman Phone Call Since we thank Senator Hoffman in the SB82 press release, I spoke with Chris about the fact that I think it might be nice for the Governor to place a quick call rather than have him read about her appreciation in the media. I did pass along this thought to Christopher who was going to pass along to John, Don't know how busy everyone is - and so thought I'd j o t this note as well. We'll send this release out in the next couple of minutes. Thanks, Meghan
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From: Meghan Stapleton [meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us] Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2007 4:18 PM To: Cc: 'Sarah Palin'; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV) Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Stapleton; Meghan N (GOV)
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FOR I M M E D I A T E RELEASE Governor Palin Thanks Anchorage Assembly for Unanimous Approval of AGIA Resolution
March 14, 2007, Juneau, Alaska - Governor Sarah Palin today thanks the members of the Anchorage Assembly for their unanimous approval last night of the AGIA Resolution. "Having the support of the Anchorage Assembly and Mayor Mark Begich means a great deal as move the AGIA through the State Legislature," said Governor Palin. " I t is wonderful to see that everyone is just as anxious as I am to see a gasline built and gas flowing sooner rather than later. We believe the AGIA is the right vehicle and the support of the Anchorage Assembly and Mayor Mark Begich is deeply appreciated." The Resolution, sponsored by Assembly members Dick Traini and Allan Tesche, passed unanimously Tuesday evening during its Assembly meeting. Mayor Mark Begich applauds the Resolution and looks forward to more discussions with the gasline team. "Everyone recognizes the importance of the AGIA and moving our gas to market," said Mayor Mark Begich. "I find the AGIA very promising and the concept encouraging. I look forward to more meetings with the Governor's gasline team to see how Anchorage fits into the AGIA as it moves through the process." ###
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Meghan Stapleton [meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us] Thursday, March 15, 2007 2:26 PM 'Sarah Palin'; 'Denby Lloyd1; Nizich; Michael A (GOV) Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Stapleton; Meghan N (GOV)
Subject: Fisheries Blog I can't find the commercial fisheries blog, but perhaps it's going to start soon.
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Meghan Stapleton [meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us] Thursday, March 15, 2007 11:27 AM 'Sarah Palin'; 'Denby Lloyd'; mike_nizich@gov.state.ak.us; mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us sharon_leighow@gov.state.ak.us; meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us FW: Fish Interviews with Governor
Importance: High ASMI members have been out of town, but did respond today to our request for thoughts on this afternoon's fish interviews. The following is from Ray Riutta, Executive Director of ASMI: For the Intrafish questions here is an assortment of bullets to choose from: -Highly committed to aggressive and innovative marketing of Alaska Seafood - Supports ASMI and looks forward to working with them as a spokesperson for Alaska seafood to help get out our very important messages to the rest of the world. ASMI is working on a game plan right now to do this -There is a million dollars in the Governor's budget to help ASMI continue its marketing and advertising campaigns this coming year -Proud of the fact that we have the best managed fisheries in the world in Alaska; no stocks are endangered or over fished -Sustainability is built into our state constitution and sets the stage for the way we manage our fisheries -There is no better seafood in the world than Alaska Seafood and she looks forward to working with ASMI to continue to get that word out...our seafood is sustainable, harvested in the most pristine environment on earth and most importantly, is good for you. It's pure, a natural product that is high in heart healthy Omega 3's -Very pleased with the high value that Alaska Seafood commands in the market place. It is recognition by the customer that wild Alaska Seafood is the top choice when it comes to picking seafood. -Here are a couple of items picked right from our website: -The State of Alaska recognizes seafood as a precious natural resource and the seafood industry as a vital component of the state's economy. Therefore, Alaska leads the nation in resource management, quality control and conservation to ensure that Alaska Seafood remains the World's finest for future generations. -The quality of Alaska Seafood is also determined by what it doesn't contain. Alaska's marine habitats are nearly pollution-free compared to the rest of the world. Feeding on organic marine organisms, Alaska Seafood is additive-free and provides healthful, natural vitamins, minerals, nutrients and hearthealthy polyunsaturated fats. For example, Alaska Salmon is rich in Omega-3 oils. Scientists have known for years that Omega-3 offers heart-healthy benefits, including: Helping to decrease blood lipids (cholesterol, LDL's, and triglycerides) Reducing blood clotting factors Increasing relaxation in larger arteries and blood vessels Decreasing the inflammatory processes in blood vessels
-Additionally, the Omega-3 oils found in certain types of seafood, including Alaska Salmon, have been linked to improvements in or prevention of certain kinds of cancer, ulcerative colitis, psoriasis, arthritis, asthma, certain kinds of mental illness, depression and lupus. -The preferred choice for Omega-3 consumption is from eating seafood because the fat is better absorbed by the body and it comes with many other nutrients. Many modern diets aren't high enough in Omega-3 oils to realize optimum health benefits. That's why various types of seafood should be included in weekly diets. I know that is a lot of health info but I have heard the Governor comment several times about her passion for seafood and a healthy diet and lifestyle so you may find these useful. There is a lot more at
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www.alaskaseafood.orq if this is not enough. I would be happy to develop this line further if you think if of value. I also suggest you take a look at the Governor's CD that she did for the Boston Seafood show. The sound bites in there were right on target and it was very well received at the Alaska reception at the show. Speaking of the show it would be good to recognize that the two top winners at the new products showcase came from our Alaska companies: Trident Seafood for its Tataki Sockeye Salmon and, most exciting of all, Cold Smoked Halibut from Diamond Lodge Smokehouse in King Salmon Alaska. Our largest and one of our very smallest companies both came home big winners in Boston. This speaks volumes to the creativity and innovative efforts of our entire Alaska Seafood industry. The fraudulent use of our Alaska name is a problem that concerns us because we want our customers to know they are getting the real thing. We expect the federal government to enforce labeling laws in the U.S. and other countries to the same overseas. We also hope that the media will continue its watch dog role and ferret out these illegally labeled products. It is very frustrating for Alaska to produce such wonderful seafood then have someone substitute another product in its place. It cheats the customer and it cheats our seafood industry who work so very hard, often in very dangerous conditions to bring Alaska seafood to the customer. In addition, the Governor should be ready to respond to Privileged or Personal Material Redacted Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
I haven't commented on the harvest as I expect ADF&G will do that but if you need that from us please let me know.
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Meghan Stapleton [meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us] Thursday, March 15, 2007 10:38 AM 'Sarah Palin'; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Bitney; John W (GOV) Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Stapleton; Meghan N (GOV); 'Patrick S Galvin'; 'Marty Rutherford'; 'Tom Irwin'
Subject: FW: KSRM poll You might appreciate this... Commissioner Galvin appeared on this radio station last week for an hour - discussing the AGIA.

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From: Susan Davis [mailto:susan_davis@gov.state.ak.us] Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2007 10:26 AM To: 'Meghan Stapleton'; 'Dan Saddler'; kris_perry@gov.state.ak.us Subject: KSRM poll Hello, KSRM Radio in Kenai is conducting a poll this week on Governor Palin's approval rating. The numbers are very impressive:
Do you approve of Governor Sarah Palin's performance so far? Yes I No 1 Total Votes: 200 ~
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Unknown From: Sent: To: Cc: Meghan Stapleton [meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us] Thursday, March 15, 2007 10:17 AM Rehfeld; Karen J (GOV); 'Sarah Palin' Hartig; Lawrence L (DEC); Von Scheben; Leo (DOT); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Bitney; John W (GOV); Kelly; Russell T (GOV); Nizich; Michael A (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: RE: fox springs and chitna We have not received the press release, yet. I will contact Kristin and see if it's on its way. Depending upon the message, we may be better off j u s t placing a call to the News-Miner. Thanks, Meg
Meghan IN. Stapleton Communications Director Office of Governor Sarah Palin 907.269.7450 o 907.269.7463 f 907.321.4975 c
From: Karen Rehfeld [mailto:karen_rehfeld@gov.state.ak.us] Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2007 9:42 AM To: Sarah Palin Cc: larry_hartig@dec.state.ak.us; Leo Von Scheben; mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us; john_bitney@gov.state.ak.us; russ_kelly@gov.state.ak.us; mike_nizich@gov.state.ak.us; meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us; sharon_leighow@gov.state.ak.us Subject: Re: fox springs and chitna G o v e r n o r -1 do not k n o w the answer on the Chitina issue - J o h n Bitney has b e e n w o r k i n g on that
Regarding F o x Springs - D O T P F and D E C have worked on a press release on this issue that M e g h a n has, I believe - f o l l o w i n g is an email I received f r o m Kristin R y a n this m o r n i n g hopefully this will help d i f f u s e s o m e of the negative c o m m e n t s regarding the c h a n g e - the good n e w s is the folks will still h a v e access to this public water system -
Karen D O T plans to keep the system operational for the remainder of the year (and next if need be) while the work group comes up with a permanent solution. Mary Siroky is coordinating D O T ' S efforts. So, the answer is there will be no immediate impact from the reduction. DOT will continue to operate the system for the short term (utilizing other funds) but in the future it may v e r y well be managed by someone else in the business of providing safe drinking water. We have tentatively set our first meeting for A p r i l 5th in Fairbanks. Have individuals interested in participating contact Camille Recknagle 907-269-7644 or Camille Recknaqle@dec.state.ak.us. She'll keep them posted about the topic.
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We have drafted a press release for the Gov's office on the issue which is floating about somewhere. Thanks, Kristin
Sarah Palin wrote:
DOT: pis let me know when you have the "fix" for the Chitna access problems ready to be rolled out. My understanding is a $200g bridge repair project should allow our fishermen the access they need to dipnet. Also, Fox Springs Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
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From: Sent: To: Cc: John Katz [jwkatz@ALASKADC.org] Thursday, March 15, 2007 4:55 AM Lloyd; Denby S (DFG) 'Governor Sarah Palin'; 'Michael Tibbies'; Nizich; Michael A (GOV); Talis Colberg'
Subject: Customary Trade/Subsistence
I want to make sure that you have been advised that, in the aftermath of the Governor's meeting with Deputy Secretary Lynn Scarlett, the Federal Subsistence Board has been directed to move forward with its work on customary trade policies notwithstanding the original objections from the Justice Department. We specifically asked in the meeting that this occur. So, as I understand the current situation, the FSB, pursuant to previous Secretarial directives, is working on customary trade, has almost completed its work on closure policies, and is also examining its internal decision making process to respond to State concerns about fairness and transparency. In my opinion, we should continue and even intensify the State's dialogue with the FSB on these issues. Please let me know if we can help further from this end. Please note that my email address has changed. My new email address is j wkatz@alaskadc. org. Thank you .
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Meghan Stapleton [meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us] Thursday, March 15, 2007 1:41 PM Frye; Ivy J (GOV); 'Sarah Palin'; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Nizich; Michael A (GOV); 'Denby Lloyd'; Leighow; Sharon W (GOV) Stapleton; Meghan N (GOV) RE: NPFMC letter
Just to make sure everyone knows... press.
Sharon and I are going to release to the
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Unknown From: Sent: To: Meghan Stapleton [meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us] Thursday, March 15, 2007 5:29 PM 'Sarah Palin'; Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: RE: iditarod Checking... we'll let you know.

From: Sarah Palin [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2007 5:29 PM To: Kristina Y Perry; meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us; sharonJeighow@gov.state.ak.us Subject: iditarod hi kris - do y o u k n o w if we did something for R o h n Buser w i n n i n g the Jr. Iditarod? w h o do i f o l l o w up with on things like that so i can k n o w if they've b e e n sent? thanks!
Get y o u r o w n web address. H a v e a H U G E year through Y a h o o ! Small Business.
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From: Sent: To: Kari Spencer [kari_spencer@gov.state.ak.us] Thursday, March 15, 2007 11:55 AM gov.sarah@yahoo.com; 'Meghan Stapleton'
Subject: FW: MEA for the Gov's reading file
Kari Spencer Governor's Scheduler 907-465-3986 phone; 907-465-3889 fax From: Lynne Smith [mailto:lynne_smith@gov.state.ak.us] Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2007 6:11 PM To: 'Kari Spencer' Subject: MEA for the Gov's reading file FYI before the MEA meeting on Saturday. I have talked to Tuckerman Babcock and Lorilei Carter regarding the Railbelt Energy Fund (which was vetoed last year). They wanted to let the Governor know that MEA (and Homer Electric Association) is happy with the distribution proposal made last year, felt that it was fair, and would be happy to have that same distribution this year. Lynne
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From: Sent: To: Cc: John Katz Owkatz@ALASKADC.org] Friday, March 16, 2007 7:52 AM Michael Tibbies; Mike Nizich Governor Sarah Palin; Joseph Balash; John Bitney
Subject: Arctic Power
I met this morning with Adrian Herrera, representing Arctic Power. He said that Arctic Power's executive committee met yesterday and concluded that they should open a one person office in DC. This person would work full time on Alaska hydrocarbon issues, not just ANWR. There would be close coordination between that office, the Governor's DC office, and the Alaska Congressional delegation, as well as various interest groups. There might also be a part-time contractor who would expand AP's liaison work to include organized labor and others. I mentioned that we had discussed Arctic Power's future role but had made no decisions, especially since we have had no previous recommendations from AP itself. I asked them to prepare a one page proposal describing what they would like to do and how much it would cost. I also raised the question of whether it makes sense to maintain AP's Anchorage office, consisting of an auditor ($6,000 per month) and rent ($1,500 per month) if Arctic Power is going to operate on such a scaled down basis. We didn't discuss the issue of matching funds from private sources. Adrian said that Mike Navarre will seek meetings with you to discuss AP's proposal. After we have all received the one pager, and you have heard from Arctic Power directly, I would suggest that we discuss this further. I will save my editorial comments until then. Please note that my email address has changed. My new email address is iwkatz@alaskadc.org. Thank you .
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Meghan Stapleton [meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us] Friday, March 16, 2007 2:00 PM gov.sarah@yahoo.com; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Balash; Joseph R (GOV) Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Stapleton; Meghan N (GOV) PORT AUTHORITY COMMENT TO ROD BOYCE - FINAL APPROVAL NEEDED
Importance: High Before I send Joe's w r i t t e n response to Rod Boyce's question for the Governor, I'd like to ensure t h a t I have final approval Rod's f o l l o w - u p questions: I have two follow-up questions that stem from the governor's response to my earlier query about the port authority's 2005 advertisement: 1. The governor suggests in her previous response that other entities might have a better gas line proposal than what the port authority has put forward. Presumably that would have been the case in 2005 as well. So why did the governor endorse the statement in the May 2005 newspaper ad? 2, The governor says in her response that the port authority was the only entity "with terms available to the public." How was it wise to make such a strong statement of support for the port authority's proposal in the absence of information about other proposals?
Joe's suggested response with the Governor: Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
I told Rod t h a t I would have something for him by the end of today. Thanks, Meg
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From: Sent: To: Meghan Stapleton [meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us] Friday, March 16, 2007 12:25 PM 'Sarah Palin'; Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: RE: Church Bulletin We will take care of things.

From: Sarah Palin [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Sent: Friday, March 16, 2007 12:21 PM To: Meghan Stapleton; 'Sharon Leighow' Subject: RE: Church Bulletin
I agree. Meghan Stapleton <meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us> wrote:

The only t h o u g h t is t h a t they are using the Governor's official portrait and the Governor's title. They need to change the picture and use Candidate Sarah Palin to reflect our true wishes.
From: Sharon Leighow [mailto:sharon_leighow@gov.state.ak.us] Sent: Friday, March 16, 2007 11:30 AM To: 'Meghan Stapleton'; 'Sarah Palin' Subject: FW: Church Bulletin Hey Folks, Just a reminder, we told the Alaska Family Coalition that the Governor would not be making a statement on this issue. However, we did say that anything that was said on the campaign trail is okay to use. Looks like they did their research! Sharon
From: Jim Minnery [mailto:minnery@alaska.net] Sent: Friday, March 16, 2007 9:38 AM To: sharon_leighow@gov.state.ak.us Subject: Church Bulletin Sharon... Here is the Church Bulletin insert we are distributing statewide. If you have questions...please feel free to contact me.
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Thanks! Jim Minnery Alaska Family Action 317-7268
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Meghan Stapleton [meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us] Friday, March 16, 2007 12:15 PM 'Sarah Palin'; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV) Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: FW: SICCL Advisory -- Joint Homeland Security Assessment on Activities Involving School Buses -March 16, 2007 Merely something to keep in the back of your mind, in case y o u ' r e ever asked during a news conference.
From: Wood, Chad [mailto:Chad.R.Wood@dhs.gov] Sent: Friday, March 16, 2007 12:06 PM To: undisclosed-recipients: Subject: SICCL Advisory -- Joint Homeland Security Assessment on Activities Involving School Buses -March 16, 2007 To: State Communicators/PIO's The FBI and DHS today released a Joint Homeland Security Assessment concerning school buses and Commercial Drivers Licenses. Your State Homeland Security Advisor would have received this bulletin when it was released. Federal talking points are below. FBI public affairs has the federal lead (202-324-3691).
Talking Points "There is no information indicating that terrorists have been involved in procuring school buses or licenses to drive them. Nor is there credible intelligence to suggest an imminent threat to the homeland, at this time. *Some school districts have reported an increase in the number of foreign nationals seeking school bus driver positions, and generic instances of unusual activity. The vast majority of attempts by foreign nationals to acquire school buses and the licenses to drive them are legitimate. *The information shared in this bulletin is simply precautionary and serves as a longer term advisory that encourages vigilance for any abnormal activity. *DHS and the FBI have a responsibility to share information with our state and local officials and law enforcement partners to encourage vigilance and ensure that they have the information they need to make decisions for their community and critical infrastructure.
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Subject: RE: FW: Church Bulletin The Attorney General will get back to me as soon as he can regarding our statutory limitations to participate and influence a ballot initiative. I will pass along the information when I hear back. Mike
From: Sarah Palin [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Sent: Friday, March 16, 2007 12:28 PM To: Sharon Leighow; 'Meghan Stapleton' Cc: mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us Subject: Re: FW: Church Bulletin
hmmmmm - i'm torn on this one b/c i purposefully asked that I not be a focus here - my belief is administration should NOT attempt to sway the outcome of ballot props - that as a candidate and in a personal arena anyone is free to use anything I've publically said on the record about the issue, but the way this is portrayed officially as the Governor??? this really surprised me. remember we did NOT participate in writing the language of the voting pamphlet for the aforementioned reason - my belief that we weren't supposed to try to sway the vote once it's in the hands of the people. Sharon Leighow <sharon_leighow@gov.state.ak.us> wrote:
Hey Folks, Just a reminder, we told the Alaska Family Coalition that the Governor would not be making a statement on this issue. However, we did say that anything that was said on the campaign trail is okay to use. Looks like they did their research! Sharon
From: Jim Minnery [mailto:minnery@alaska.net] Sent: Friday, March 16, 2007 9:38 AM To: sharon_leighow@gov.state.ak.us Subject: Church Bulletin Sharon... Here is the Church Bulletin insert we are distributing statewide. If you have questions...please feel free to contact me. Thanks I Jim Minnery Alaska Family Action 317-7268
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Unknown From: Sent: To: Mike Tibbies [mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us] Saturday, March 17, 2007 3:51 PM Sarah Palin
Subject: FW: Bargaining Agreement Letter I am forwarding a letter sent to most state employees regarding our good faith effort to collectively bargain new union contracts. The letter was sent from Annette Kreitzer in response to information circulating that we are not bargaining in good faith.
From: Kreitzer, Annette (Dept. of Admin) [mailto:annette_kreitzer@admin.state.ak.us] Sent: Friday, March 16, 2007 2:47 PM To: Michalsky, Rosezella (Dept. Admin); Brooks, Kevin (Dept. Admin); Kiesel, Dianne (Dept. of Admin); Petro, Rachael (Dept. of Admin); Bailey, Frank (Dept. of Admin); Anna Kim; Michael A Tibbies; Meghan Stapleton; sharon_busch@gov.state.ak.us; Sharon Leighow Subject: Bargaining Agreement Letter Rosezella: Please send this out to GG, SU, LTC, and CEA union employees. Thanks, ak
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From: Sent: To: John Bitney [john_bitney@gov.state.ak.us] Sunday, March 18, 2007 5:04 PM 'Sarah Palin'; Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); 'mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us'; Privileged or Persona Nizich; Michael A (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); 'meghan_stapleton@gov.slateâkus^
Subject: RE: transition reports The article was very disappointing...contains statements that are both patently false and very misleading. 1) No information on this topic was withheld. The Murkowski Transition Report references the issue, and only once sentence was redacted in the reports that were first released. We later fully released the entire reports. The one sentence redacted stated that Privileged or Personal Mate Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
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description of the entire issue was publicly released. The Palin Transition Team saw the Murkowski Report on the issue, but simply choose to focus their limited efforts on higher priority areas. If necessary, I'd recommend Privileged or Personal Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
My recommendation is for short and long term solutions: Short Term: Privileged or Personal Material Redacted Privileged or Pe Long Term: Privileged or Personal Material Redacted Privileged or Pers
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From: Sarah Palin [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Sent: Sunday, March 18, 2007 1:27 PM To: john_bitney@gov.state.ak.us; Kristina Y Perry; mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us; Privileged or Personal mike_nizich@gov.state.ak.us; sharon_leighow@gov.state.ak.us; meghan_stapleton@gov,state.ak.us Subject: transition reports JB and M i k e , et al: Still not quite sure w h a t the issue is that the Juneau Empire c o v e r e d today with the "Transition R e p o r t s B e i n g Held F r o m the Public"-gist article (Perm F u n d Division issue f r o m back in July?)... but the gist of the article is so disappointing b e c a u s e it's 180-degrees f r o m w h e r e I w a n t to be with information deserving to be seen by the public. (Sen. D y s o n w a s m e n t i o n e d in this article, so J o h n - please let D y s o n k n o w I w a s not (and will not be) p u r p o s e f u l l y withholding any information. Please let me k n o w w h e n you've contacted D y s o n on this issue for me so I don't duplicate the effort.) M e g - if there's s o m e t h i n g y o u can do to help un-do the records w i t h h o l d i n g issue that at least three reporters are sort of u p - i n - a r m s about, please do so. I c a m p a i g n e d on o p e n and transparent g o v e r n m e n t -1 don't k n o w w h y the issue covered in the
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article today was ever NOT made public... it's not a mistake that was made on our watch, so why try to hide it anyway? Please let me know where you guys are going with this to help correct the mistake that was made in not releasing this part of a transition report. Look forward to knowing what we're doing to un-do it, thanks!
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From: Sent: To: Sharon Leighow [sharon_leighow@gov.state.ak.us] Sunday, March 18, 2007 2:33 PM 'Sarah Palin'; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Bitney; John W (LAA); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Nizich; Michael A (GOV); Meghan N Stapleton
Subject: RE: transition reports Argh! Pat Forgey NEVER asked me anything about the Permanent Fund report. He wanted to know why some information in the reports (no specific report) was redacted. I explained the reasons for not releasing personal information, personnel issues, 401K/IRS stuff. HE never asked a follow up question. This story makes it looked like I didn't respond to him. This is probably worth a call to the managing editor. Sharon
From: Sarah Palin [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Sent: Sunday, March 18, 2007 1:41 PM To: Mike Tibbies; john_bitney@gov.state.ak.us; 'Kristina Y Perry'; mike_nizich@gov.state.ak.us; sharon Jeighow@gov.state.ak.us; meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us Subject: RE: transition reports sounds good. please don't let it h a n g out there with what the Empire wrote, otherwise AP and/or A D N and/or others pick it up and r u n with it, resulting in the public b e i n g very deceived. Please have t h e m correct it or retract their errors - or pis h a v e an O p E d written that explains our position, thanks so m u c h ! Mike Tibbies <mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us> wrote:
I Governor, Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
We will finalize a plan of action at our senior staff strategy meeting first thing in the morning.p Mike
From: Sarah Palin [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Sent: Sunday, March 18, 2007 1:27 PM To: john_bitney@gov.state.ak.us; Kristina Y Perry; mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us; Privileged or Persona; mike_nizich@gov.state.ak.us; sharon_leighow@gov.state.ak.us; meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us Subject: transition reports JB and Mike, et al:
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Still not quite sure what the issue is that the Juneau Empire covered today with the "Transition Reports Being Held From the Public"-gist article (Perm Fund Division issue from back in July?)... but the gist of the article is so disappointing because it's 180-degrees from where I want to be with information deserving to be seen by the public. (Sen. Dyson was mentioned in this article, so John - please let Dyson know I was not (and will not be) purposefully withholding any information. Please let me know when you've contacted Dyson on this issue for me so I don't duplicate the effort.) Meg - if there's something you can do to help un-do the records withholding issue that at least three reporters are sort of up-in-arms about, please do so. I campaigned on open and transparent government -1 don't know why the issue covered in the article today was ever NOT made public... it's not a mistake that was made on our watch, so why try to hide it anyway? Please let me know where you guys are going with this to help correct the mistake that was made in not releasing this part of a transition report. Look forward to knowing what we're doing to un-do it, thanks!
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From: Sent: To: Mike Tibbies [mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us] Sunday, March 18, 2007 1:36 PM 'Sarah Palin'; Bitney; John W (LAA); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Nizich; Michael A (GOV); Sharon W Leighow; Meghan N Stapleton
Subject: RE: transition reports Governor, The article was flat wrong. I don't think that it was worthy of even an opinion piece let alone a news article. It claimed we only released the reports after an appeal and without the description of the PFD problem. It also quoted Tkacz and Becca Braun as some newsworthy source. I would like to ask the Juneau to defend their claim and when they can not, print a retraction. If you look at the initial reports that were release, it fully described the problem and the cost to the state to correct it. We will finalize a plan of action at our senior staff strategy meeting first thing in the morning.
From: Sarah Palin [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Sent: Sunday, March 18, 2007 1:27 PM To: john_bitney@gov.state.ak.us; Kristina Y Perry; mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us; luckie@mtaonline.net; mike_nizich@gov.state.ak.us; sharon_leighow@gov.state.ak.us; meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us Subject: transition reports
JB and Mike, et al: Still not quite sure what the issue is that the Juneau Empire covered today with the "Transition Reports Being Held From the Public"-gist article (Perm Fund Division issue from back in July?)... but the gist of the article is so disappointing because it's 180-degrees from where I want to be with information deserving to be seen by the public. (Sen. Dyson was mentioned in this article, so John - please let Dyson know I was not (and will not be) purposefully withholding any information. Please let me know when you've contacted Dyson on this issue for me so I don't duplicate the effort.) Meg - if there's something you can do to help un-do the records withholding issue that at least three reporters are sort of up-in-arms about, please do so. I campaigned on open and transparent government -1 don't know why the issue covered in the article today was ever NOT made public... it's not a mistake that was made on our watch, so why try to hide it anyway? Please let me know where you guys are going with this to help correct the mistake that was made in not releasing this part of a transition report. Look forward to knowing what we're doing to undo it, thanks!
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From: Sent: To: Patrick Galvin [patrick_galvin@revenue.state.ak.us] Monday, March 19, 2007 11:53 PM Sarah Palin; Rutherford; Marty K (DNR); Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Anders; Bruce F (DNR); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Bitney; John W (LAA)
Subject: RE: gas tax
Governor, We will look at the tax credit suggestion, and see if there is some aspect of it we can use. On first blush, there are a few problems with the idea, though.
Privileged or Personal Matei
It's good to see folks looking for ways to try to solve this problem. It shows the public wants to provide something, but is struggling with us to figure out what is constitutional. -Pat
From: Sarah Palin [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, March 19, 2007 1:19 PM To: patrick_galvin@revenue.state,ak.us; marty_rutherford@dnr.state.ak.us; Tom Irwin; joe_balash@gov.state,ak.us; bruce_anders@dnr.state.ak.us; mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us; john_bitney@gov.state.ak.us Subject: gas tax
Pat, et al: Here's a sound suggestion, it seems, from a friend. (Please see below.) May this be pursued???
Date: Sat, 17 Mar 2007 08:04:42 -0800 To: spalin@,mtaonline.net Subject: Gas Tax Sorry to bother you. I know how many folks are trying to get your attention, but I couldn't help but write over the latest flap by the legislature regarding a possible Constitutional problem with your team's proposed 10 year gas tax exemption for pipeline builders. The solution seems obvious to me and is in the control of the legislature if they wish to support pipeline construction and avoid a Constitutional issue.
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They can pass tax legislation now that says any company that helps build a gas pipeline will still calculate the tax and file a return, but once gas flows they get a 10-year gas tax credit to be taken at the rate of one-tenth of the amount spent on construction each year or the amount of the tax, whichever is less. It would have to be carefully worded, but by passing it now it becomes a general tax credit provision that avoids constitutional problems and is not limited to any particular company or companies as part of a contract or agreement. It might be a good idea for your team to consider drafting proposed legislation and laying it on the table of the legislature. You could then say, "Here's a solution. Do you want a pipeline or not? " Good luck. By the way...you're doing a great job and from what I hear you're still getting a positive response from most state workers.
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From: Sent: To: Meghan Stapleton [meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us] Monday, March 19, 2007 6:38 PM 'Sarah Palin'; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Bitney; John W (GOV); Clark; Christopher G (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Stapleton; Meghan N (GOV)
Subject: Pat Forgey Just an update for everyone involved in the Pat Forgey article / debacle. I spent some t i m e on the phone this afternoon with Lori T h o m s o n , managing editor of the Juneau Empire. She listened to all my concerns. I emailed her t h e attached, which is a paragraph by paragraph assessment of the story and t h e n faxed to her the Murkowski transition report paragraph on t h e data loss as well as the m e m o r a n d u m t h a t Sharon Leighow f o r w a r d e d to Forgey regarding the three essential redactions w i t h t h e entire Palin to Palin transition reports. Lori promises to review t h e article again, look through my notes, and speak w i t h Pat about his story. I told her at the highest level we've got a serious problem w i t h t h e story because it is almost completely inaccurate and for the most part responsive to t h e Murkowski transition report when he is w r i t i n g about the Palin transition reports. We'll see where this leads. Thanks, Meghan
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Sarah Palin [gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Monday, March 19, 2007 1:21 PM Frye; Ivy J (GOV) Meghan N Stapleton; Sharon W Leighow; Michael A Tibbies; John W Bitney
Subject: same sex campaign through Ruedrich
can't believe they didn't ask me first - and why's loren on it and not sean? they should have taken "candidate Palin" comments and photo... nothing official looking like they did. Ivy Frye <ivyJ~rye@gov.state.ak.us> wrote:
Governor, I gave Kari a copy of the Eagle Forum flyer that Debbie Joslin created.
Ivy Frye Director of Boards and Commissions Office of Governor Sarah Palin (907) 465-3500 office (907) 465-8110 fax
Don't get soaked. Take a quick peek at the forecast with the Yahoo! Search weather shortcut.
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From: Sent: To: Sarah Palin [gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Monday, March 19, 2007 1:19PM Patrick S Galvin; Rutherford; Martha K (DNR); Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Anders; Bruce F (DNR); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Bitney; John W (GOV)
Subject: gas tax
Pat, et al: Here's a sound suggestion, it seems, from a friend. (Please see below.) May this be pursued???
Date: Sat, 17 Mar 2007 08:04:42 -0800 To: sjyalin@mtaonline.net Subject: Gas Tax Sorry to bother you. I know how many folks are trying to get your attention, but I couldn't help but write over the latest flap by the legislature regarding a possible Constitutional problem with your team's proposed 10 year gas tax exemption for pipeline builders. The solution seems obvious to me and is in the control of the legislature if they wish to support pipeline construction and avoid a Constitutional issue. They can pass tax legislation now that says any company that helps build a gas pipeline will still calculate the tax and file a return, but once gas flows they get a 10-year gas tax credit to be taken at the rate of one-tenth of the amount spent on construction each year or the amount of the tax, whichever is less. It would have to be carefully worded, but by passing it now it becomes a general tax credit provision that avoids constitutional problems and is not limited to any particular company or companies as part of a contract or agreement. It might be a good idea for your team to consider drafting proposed legislation and laying it on the table of the legislature. You could then say, "Here's a solution. Do you want a pipeline or not?" Good luck. By the way...you're doing a great job and from what I hear you're still getting a positive response from most state workers.
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Joe Balash [joe_balash@gov.state.ak.us] Monday, March 19, 2007 9:33 AM 'Sarah Palin'; Palin; Sarah (GOV sponsored) Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Rutherford; Marty K (DNR); Hartig; Lawrence L (DEC); Easton; Dan (DEC); Talis Colberg'; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Bitney; John W (LAA); Stapleton; Meghan N (GOV)
Subject: FW: Pis deliver to Governor Palin this email delivered to Chairman Dingell Governor: The following email was sent to me yesterday by Mr. Chuck Hamel. After indicating that such a letter would arrive on Friday evening, the head of the PSIO (Jonne Siemens at the Division of Oil and Gas) went up to Prudhoe Bay on Saturday and Sunday. She took with her at least one inspector and is preparing a written report. The status of the fire suppression system appears to be the most pressing issue. It would appear the balance is related to past activities and reports that are most relevant to the ongoing investigations of BP's past practices. Mr. Hamel indicated that a reporter with the Associated Press, Jeanette Lee, will be conducting an interview with Kris Dye of the USW on this issue sometime today. While I expect the press office will receive an inquiry, it's probably best to Privileged or Personal Material Redacted Privileged or Personal Material Redac IGU
Please let me know if you have any questions. Joe
From: HamelChuck@cs.com [mailto:HamelChuck@cs.com] Sent: Sunday, March 18, 2007 2:55 PM To: joe_balash@gov.state.ak.us Subject: Pis deliver to Governor Palin this email delivered to Chairman Dingell The Honorable John Dingell, Chairman House Energy and Commerce Committee and Committee Members Via E-mail: ERIN.BZYMEK@MAIL.HOUSE.GOV March 17, 2007 SUBJECT: Continuing dangerous unaddressed corrosion deficiencies at Prudhoe Bay facilities Dear Chairman Dingell: Since my recent 2-01-07 and 2-24-07 letters to you regarding corrosion deficiencies at Prudhoe Bay, you should be aware of the dangerous operating conditions at the West Operating Area's Gathering Center #2. BP London's cost cutting measures dictated upon the GC-2 facilities has deferred for a long time the scheduled replacement of the facility's defective Fire Suppression System. The system is required to be turned off to become dangerously inoperative for up to 12 hours at a time and incapable of protecting ongoing "x-ray corrosion monitoring program" required in GC-2. I need not explain this dangerous risk to the short handed GC-3 Operators, the integrity of the facility, the environment and continuing flow of crude oil from Prudhoe to the West Coast. You must recall Kuwait's Gathering Center explosion and disaster claiming nine lives and curtailing Kuwait's crude exports by two thirds. Kris Dye, President of
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Prudhoe USW Operators Union, and coincidental^ an Operator within GC-2 is interviewing with an Associated Press reporter this week-end in order to publicly corroborate the problems I relate to you. The Operators may well finally gain the attention of BP London Headquarters. It is obvious that BP'S US President and Chairman Robert Malone has no authority over Prudhoe operations and unable to address or even respond to the Operators' plight. These Operators cope with volatile conditions daily, sitting on over one billion cubic feet of gas under pressure at any one time. Total BP operations at Prudhoe, on behalf of EXXON and Conoco, was fine tuned from London instructions ever since EXXON and CONOCO signed their operations contract with BP. Steve Marshall, President of BP Alaska Exploration and Development has answered daily and solely to the Upstream Division of Exploration and Development at London Headquarters, as overseen by Group Vice President Tony Hayward. This division orchestrated the cost cutting "root cause" of the "corrupt corrosion" monitoring and failure of the Prudhoe crude transit lines that led to the Prudhoe "shut -down" debacle. There are a thousand miles of similarly corrosion damaged gathering lines from the oil producing wells as well as hundreds of miles of produced water/crude flow lines... as yet unaddressed and required to be dealt with. I am copying this letter to Governor Sarah Palin in view of her publicly aired concerns over Alaska's significant revenue losses from BP's corrosion monitoring malfeasance. Governor Palin has publicly expressed considering plans of some effective oversight of BP's future corrosion monitoring practices. I am similarly copying Bob Malone who sat beside Richard Woolam and testified under oath, at your 09-07-07 House Energy and Commerce Committee Hearing, that he and BP would provide transparent responses and evidence concerning BP's past practices leading up to the disastrous shut-down. At this time I must advise you of a shocking new discovery -- the deception of you, Chairman Miller and the public interest. As result and pressure of correspondence between then BP US WC President, Bob Malone, you, Chairman George Miller, and myself (on behalf of concerned BP WOA Prudhoe Operators), as covered by the Wall Street Journal, Mr. Malone orchestrated an Operational Revenue of the integrity of the facilities by way of interviews of the Operators. The "Operational Review Team" (ORT) Report was delivered to you shortly after 911-01. However, I was shocked to recently discover that BP and Mr. Malone concealed from Malone's vaunted ORT Report and you, critical portions of interviews of veteran Operators. A number of Operators individually warned that "flow lines" were so dangerously corroded that they predicted major spills. BP and Mr. Malone did not address the corrosion issue thereafter nor undertook any corrective measures. I submit that Mr. Malone's mandate did not permit his interfering with the BP London "Upstream Exploration and Development Division" control and direction of daily operations at Prudhoe. Over these many years, Chairman Dingell, it is evident that our Federal government and the Congress actually had zero oversight of this North Slope British enclave, answering to no BP entity South of the North Slope.
Chairman John Dingell March 17, 2007 Page Two Richard Woolam's bonus driven corrupt corrosion division answered only to Field Manager Maureen Johnson, abruptly and conveniently transferred to London after your "abbreviated" 07-09-06 House Energy and Commerce BP Corrosion Hearing. Ms. Johnson answered only to Steve Marshall, BP President BP Alaska Exploration and Development, who answered only to London Upstream Expl. & Dev. - abruptly and conveniently transferred to London as well soon after your abbreviated Hearing. Mr. Woolam is reportedly on paid leave before presumably and conveniently returning home to Scotland. The integrity of the Prudhoe Bay facilities is in such disrepair, that it is doubtful Congress or the Federal government can make a difference before the next predicted major incident again shuts-down the field... hopefully without injury to the workers. Please be advised that I have already alerted the EPA Criminal Investigations Division with the evidence and identified the computer program containing the Operators' interviews. I will be pleased to share this information with your investigators. The correspondence and WSJoumal coverage referred to above is posted on www.anwr.news.com. As your office is in transition at this time, I will forward to your staff the ORT Report and post it additionally on www.bpconcerns.com website as soon as possible. I will not dwell on many of the deficiencies revealed in the ORT Report and yet reportedly unaddressed as promised by Mr. Malone. However, the unaddressed and uncorrected warnings of a "major spill", threatened by identified serious flow lines corrosion deficiencies was unconscionable and may well merit your attention.
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Sincerely, Charles Hamel cc: The Honorable Sarah Palin, Governor, Alaska Robert Malone, BP US President and Chairman - robert.malone@bp.com
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Subject: RE: 'ear
remember we'll have cake - i think - in the office around 4? yes - snoop around to find out what RR sent in my name - dang it. he knows i'd NOT like it.
Ivy Frye <ivyJ~rye@gov.state.ak.us> wrote:

I didn't know about it. You would think he would have to ask permission to use your name/pic on anything he's sending out. If you need me to follow up with the Party I will, but will wait incase somebody is already handling it. In other news, you might already know...Katie Hurley beat Dallas Massie in the MEA race. Don and Sharon called me right afterwards... Happy birthday to my favorite 6 year old!!
From: Sarah Palin [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, March 19, 2007 7:49 AM To: mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us; john_bitney@gov.state.ak.us; sharonJeighow@gov,state.ak.us; meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us; ivy_frye@gov.state.ak.us Subject: 'ear
does anyone know what the 'Ear was talking about yesterday with the quip about Randy Ruedrich sending out a piece w/Sean Parnell and me re:same sex benefits? i haven't seen it, and dread being used by Randy.
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From: Sent: To: Sarah Palin [gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Monday, March 19, 2007 7:49 AM Michael A Tibbies; John W Bitney; Sharon W Leighow; Meghan N Stapleton; Frye; Ivy J (GOV)
Subject: ear
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From: Sent: To: Ivy Frye [lvy_Frye@gov.state.ak.us] Monday, March 19, 2007 6:40 PM Sarah Palin
Subject: you testified!!!
Awesome! I wish I had known. I'm so involved with B&C I didn't even know you were going to testify!
Ivy Frye
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Subject: RE: 'ear I didn't know about it. You would think he would have to ask permission to use your name/pic on anything he's sending out. If you need me to follow up with the Party I will, but will wait incase somebody is already handling it. In other news, you might already know...Katie Hurley beat Dallas Massie in the MEA race. Don and Sharon called me right afterwards... Happy birthday to my favorite 6 year old!!
From: Sarah Palin [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, March 19, 2007 7:49 AM To: mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us; john_bitney@gov.state.ak.us; sharon_leighow@gov.state.ak.us; meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us; ivy_frye@gov.state.ak.us Subject: 'ear
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From: Sent: To: Ivy Frye [lvy_Frye@gov.state.ak.usj Monday, March 19, 2007 12:57 PM Sarah Palin
Subject: Debbie Joslin Governor, I gave Kari a copy of the Eagle Forum flyer that Debbie Joslin created.
Ivy Frye
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Subject: RE: 'ear I didn't know about it. You would think he would have to ask permission to use your name/pic on anything he's sending out. If you need me to follow up with the Party I will, but will wait incase somebody is already handling it. In other news, you might already know...Katie Hurley beat Dallas Massie in the MEA race. Don and Sharon called me right afterwards... Happy birthday to my favorite 6 year old!!
From: Sarah Palin [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, March 19, 2007 7:49 AM To: mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us; john_bitney@gov.state.ak.us; sharon_leighow@gov.state.ak.us; meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us; ivy_frye@gov.state.ak.us Subject: 'ear
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From: Sent: To: Subject: Fagerstrom, Erika (GOV) [/0=S0A/0U=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=EFAGERSTROM] Wednesday, March 19, 2008 1:54 PM 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com' Re: Diane
She just made a bunch of banana bread. We'll send that over in a basket-can do juice too if that sounds good... unless we hear otherwise. Thanks, E
Original Message From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov.sarahSyahoo.com> To: Fagerstrom, Erika (GOV) Sent: Wed Mar 19 13:46:56 2008 Subject: Diane
Could u ask her to prepare something that I could bring to Sen. Dyson's morning meeting tomorrow in his office? It's a morning mtg that I'd guess includes about 20 people- I'll check for sure but we'll assume 20 for now. Thanks Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
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Subject: RE: FW: Juvenile Justice Committee Thanks! From: Sarah Palin [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, March 19, 2007 5:19 PM To: Ivy Frye Subject: Re: FW: Juvenile Justice Committee
sounds good when we get an opening in his area of interest Ivy Frye <ivy J~rye@gov.state.ak.us> wrote:
Mike Reed is interested in Juv Justice or Alcoholism and Drug Abuse. Juv Justice has an open roster we can add him to or Alcohol/Drug Abuse has terms expiring in June.
From: Mike Reed [mailto:akmike477@yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, March 19, 2007 1:10 PM To: Ivy Frye Subject: RE: Juvenile Justice Committee
I had been meaning to ask you for awhile if there was any openings and I just recently got around to it. I would also be interested in the Advisory Board on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse. However, juvenile justice is really where my interest is. Thanks for writing me back. Take care, Mike Reed Ivy Frye <ivy_frye@gov.state.ak.us> wrote:
Mike, Thank you for the email! I wish you had written about a week earlierGovernor Palin just appointed new people to Juvenile Justice. Let me check to see if the roster is open ended or if we need to wait until the next term expiration before we can add more new members. In the meantime, are there other boards you might be interested in? Best regards, Ivy Frye
From: Mike Reed [mailto:akmike477@yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, March 12, 2007 5:24 AM To: ivy_frye@gov.state.ak.us Subject: Juvenile Justice Committee
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Ivy, Is there an open position on the Juvenile Justice Advisory Committee? If so I would like to try to get on that committee. Thanks, Mike Reed
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From: Sent: To: Kari Spencer [kari_spencer@gov.state.ak.us] Monday, March 19, 2007 11:49 AM Sarah Palin; Meghan Stapleton
Subject: RE: FW: MEA address Governor, I faxed it to Meg earlier, I think she is cleaning it up. Kari.
From: Sarah Palin [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, March 19, 2007 11:48 AM To: Meghan Stapleton; 'Kari Spencer' Subject: Re: FW: MEA address
yikes - it'll have to be cleaned up re: my scribbled edits and ad libbed parts
Meghan Stapleton <meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us>motQ:

As soon as possible, please forward your copy of the MEA speech. Mark would like to run it in tomorrow's paper.
Meghan N. Stapleton Communications Director Office of Governor Sarah Palin 907.269.7450 o 907.269.7463 f 907.321.4975 c Original Message From: 7386@townnews.com [mailto:7386@townnews.com] Sent: Monday, March 19,2007 9:02 AM To: meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us Cc: sharon_busch@gov.state.ak.us Subject: MEA address Hi Meghan and Sharon: Happy Monday! We'd like to reprint the governor's address to the MEA meeting in our Tuesday edition. Would you please forward a copy as soon as you can today? I appreciate it. Mark Kelsey Frontiersman managing editor mark.kelsey@frontiersman.com
Food fight? Enjoy some healthy debate
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in the Yahoo! Answers Food & Drink O&A.
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From: Sent: To: Subject: Governor Sarah Palin [governor@gov.state.ak.us] Tuesday, March 20, 2007 4:13 PM GOV - EXECUTIVE JUNEAU FW: Other
-Michelle
Original From:
Message [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
WebMail@gov.state.ak.us
Sent: Thursday, March 08, To:
2 007 12:52 AM
governor@gov.state.ak.us
Subj ect: Other
Web mail from: Ms. address:
Sybil Davis DeRoux
83 6 Calhoun Avenue Juneau AK 99801
MESSAGE: Dear Governor's Office, I am currently in Istanbul, and I) min. Turkey teaching English but we (my husband Ken DeRoux Our house is located about a 3 I wanted your office only via word
will return to Juneau July 1st to sell our house.
walk from the Governor's Mansion at 836 Calhoun Avenue.
to know we p l a n to sell our house this summer. of mouth.
I am not advertising it;
If you know anyone in your office that is interested,
please do not hesitate to email
My friends woman,
(many Democrats!)
are praising your work!
It is wonderful to have you,
in such a prestigious office!!!
I will share information about you with my
Upper Level Business Students here.
Thank you, Sybil Davis
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From: Sent: To: Sarah Palm [gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Tuesday, March 20, 2007 6:26 PM Lloyd; Denby S (DFG); 'mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us'; 'john_bitney@gov.state.ak.us'
Subject: FYI - Mat Su Sport Fishery
Bruce Knowles from Mat_Su Fish Advisory insists Yetna, Fish Creek escapements are being ignored by F & G. He wants this addressed. He insists F & G is "all Comm fish". They're very concerned. He's threatening, or promising: "Emergency petition for escapement goals will be submitted for the April 16 meeting (B of F), in the next couple of days." This is also coming from Wayne Ross, evidently. (Per Mr. Knowles.) Just got off the phone with him. He's ticked. FYI - phone call I made to him was a courtesy to Wayne Ross - and the phone call didn't go very well.
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Unknown From: Sent: To: Cc: Sarah Palin [gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Tuesday, March 20, 2007 6:28 PM Meghan N Stapleton; Spencer; Kari L (GOV); Cayce; Sunny C (GOV) Sharon W Leighow; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Privileged or Personal Materia; Balash; Joseph R (GOV)
Subject: RE: Energy-TV Interview Request / Scheduling Request You're awesome. You're all awesome. W h a t a day... Meghan Stapleton <meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us> wrote:
We're working around that. Joe Balash is crafting the answers right now, Sharon will ask the questions, we will have the answers in a teleprompter, and then send those answers over the satellite tomorrow afternoon. It shouldn't take long, once we have the answers. Expect them tonight. Thanks, Meg
From: Sarah Palin [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2007 6:09 PM To: Kari Spencer; 'Meghan Stapleton'; 'Cayce, Sunny C (GOV)' Cc: 'Sharon Leighow'; 'Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)'; Privileged or Personal Material Subject: RE: Energy-TV Interview Request / Scheduling Request don't k n o w where this is - but we have a long cabinet meeting t o m o r r o w during this same time period? Kari Spencer <kari_spencer@gov.state.ak.us> wrote: Hi Meg, the Governor w a s reading the questions and thinking about the Energy TV request for tomorrow a.m. Kari. Kari Spencer Governor's Scheduler 907-465-3986 phone; 907-465-3889 fax Original Message From: M e g h a n Stapleton [mailto:meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us] Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2007 2:04 PM
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To: 'Kari Spencer'; 'Cayce, Sunny C (GOV)' Cc: 'Sharon Leighow'; 'Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)';
Privileged or Personal Material Re<
Subject: FW: Energy-TV Interview Request / Scheduling Request Importance: High Hadn't heard back - could you please let me know when this will work? The closer to the afternoon, the better. Thanks!
Meghan N. Stapleton Communications Director Office of Governor Sarah Palin 907.269.7450 o 907.269.7463 f 907.321.4975 c Original Message From: Meghan Stapleton [mailto:meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us] Sent: Monday, March 19, 2007 3:26 PM To: 'Kari Spencer'; 'Cayce, Sunny C (GOV)' Cc: 'Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)'; 'meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us' Subject: Energy-TV Interview Request / Scheduling Request Importance: High Kari, I need about 30 minutes of the Governor's time Wednesday morning to record an interview with Energy TV. The answers would be pre-recorded and we would feed on the satellite. Does the Governor have time Wednesday morning? Thanks, meghan
Meghan N. Stapleton Communications Director Office of Governor Sarah Palin 907.269.7450 o 907.269.7463 f 907.321.4975 c Original Message From: Meghan Stapleton [mailto:meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us] Sent: Monday, March 19, 2007 3:25 PM To: 'Joe Balash'; 'Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)' Cc: 'Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)'; 'meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us' Subject: FW: Energy-TV Interview Request Importance: High
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Energy TV would like an interview with the Governor and I thought this Wednesday might work - the questions are below. What we need to do is simply book the Governor's time, provide the answers to the questions below, use the prompter and have her look to the side and answer the questions for use by the TV station. I just need help on the answers. It needs to be very conversationally written. Needs to be on 3:30pm Governor's feed Wednesday could record according to Governor's schedule on Wednesday morning and would need answers by tomorrow. Possible? Thanks, Meg
Energy-TV is an independently produced television program based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The show focuses on the energy sector, primarily oil and gas; it began broadcasting in October 2006. Energy-TV currently airs in the cities of Calgary, Edmonton, and Red Deer, Alberta; it can also be viewed on-line at www.energy-tv.com. As of April 7, 2007, Energy-TV will begin airing in Houston, Texas on Saturdays at 11a.m., on ABC, with American content. On April 7th, Energy-TV will be the lead-in for the NBA play-offs. This first episode will be about natural gas; we would very much like to interview Governor Palin for this episode. The interview could take place at the Governor's office in Washington, D.C. and we would need approximately 20 minutes of her time. Given the scheduled air date, we would like to conduct the interview by March 28th, if at all possible. The questions we propose asking are as follows: 1) Can you explain why your government is strongly supporting the development of the North Slope Alaska Pipeline that will carry Alaskan gas to both the U.S. and Canada? What would the economic losses be for Alaska if this project does not proceed? 2) How important is the Alaskan gas to the future supply equation for the U.S.? 3) Recently, the government of Alaska wrote into the Alaska Gasline Inducement Act, a capital investment of $500 million, for the successful applicant or group of applicants to reach regulatory certification. What was the reason for including the monetary incentive? Has the incentive been helping in the regulatory certification process? 4) What progress has been made so far with the Alaska Gasline Inducement Act? How will that progress assist in the final outlook of the North Slope Alaska Pipeline? 5) Even if the Alaska Gasline Inducement Act proceeds, what is the overview for the project? How long would it take for regulatory completion, construction, and tie-in?
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6) What do you see as the major stumbling blocks in pushing this project ahead? 7) Is your government watching the Mackenzie Valley pipeline application in Canada to see what the best strategy is in dealing with so many stakeholders? If Mackenzie gets a green light, many think that it will open the north for both Canada and the U.S., and that the Mackenzie project will become the pathway for Canadian gas in the Canadian pipeline, soon followed by a U.S. pipeline that would carry U.S. gas. Is this statement correct? Why or why not? 8) How would your project tie into Canadian infrastructure? 9) Where would the final destination be for Alaskan gas? 10) Is there anything else you would like to add for Energy-TV viewers? I hope this note provides you with the information you need to respond to our request. Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at (403) 444- 5779 or e-mail me at tracy@energy-tv.com. Thank you for your time and consideration of this matter. Best regards, Tracy Tracy Fowler Line-up Producer Energy-TV www.energy-tv.com tel (403) 444-5779 eel (403) 512-5910
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Kari Spencer [kari_spencer@gov.state.ak.us] Tuesday, March 20, 2007 2:19 PM Stapleton; Meghan N (GOV); Cayce; Sunny C (GOV); 'Sarah Palin' Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Privileged or Personal Material RE: Energy-TV Interview Request / Scheduling Request
Hi Meg,
the Governor was reading the questions and thinking about the EnergyKari.
TV request for tomorrow a.m.
Kari
Spencer Scheduler
phone; 907-465-3889 fax
Governor's
907-465-3986
Original From: Sent: To: Cc:
Message [mailto:meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us] 2007 2 : 0 4 PM (GOV)'
Meghan Stapleton Tuesday, March 2 0 ,
'Kari Spencer';
'Cayce, Sunny C
'Sharon Leighow";
'Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)';
meghanstapleton@hotmail.com Subject: FW: Energy-TV Interview Request / Scheduling Request
Importance: High
Hadn't heard back -
could you please let me know when this will work? The the better. Thanks!
closer to the afternoon,
Meghan N.
Stapleton
Communications Director Office of Governor Sarah Palin

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From:
Meghan Stapleton
[mailto:meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us] 2007 3:26 PM Sunny C

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Sent: Monday, March 19, To: Cc: 'Kari Spencer'; 'Leighow,
'Cayce,
(GOV)'
Sharon W
(GOV) 1 ;
meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us 1
Subject:
Energy-TV Interview Request / Scheduling Request High
Importance:
Kari,
I need about 30 minutes of the Governor's time Wednesday morning to record an interview w i t h Energy TV. feed on the satellite. The answers would be pre-recorded and we would
Does the Governor have time Wednesday morning?
Thanks, meghan
Meghan N.
Stapleton
Communications Director Office of Governor Sarah Palin 907.269.7450 o 907.269.7463 f 907.321.4975 c
Original From:
Message [mailto:meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us] 2007 3:25 PM
Meghan Stapleton
Sent: Monday, March 19, To: Cc: 'Joe B a l a s h 1 ; 'Leighow, FW:
'Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)' (GOV)'; 'meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us'
Sharon W
Subject:
Energy-TV Interview Request
Importance: H i g h
Energy TV would like an interview with the Governor and I thought this 2
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Wednesday might work - the questions are below. What we need to do is simply book the Governor's time, provide the answers to the questions below, use
the prompter and have her look to the side and answer the questions for use by the TV station. I just need help on the answers. It needs to be very
conversationally written.
Needs to be on 3:30pm Governor's feed Wednesday -
could record according to Governor's schedule on Wednesday morning and would need answers by tomorrow. Possible?
Thanks, *******
Energy-TV is an independently produced television program based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The show focuses on the energy sector, Energy-TV Alberta;
primarily oil and gas;
it began broadcasting in October 2006. Edmonton,
currently airs in the cities of Calgary,
and Red Deer,
it can also be viewed on-line at www.energy-tv.com.
As of April 7,
2007,
Energy-TV will begin airing in Houston, on ABC, with American content.
Texas on
Saturdays at 11a.m.,
On April 7th, This first episode
Energy-TV will be the lead-in for the NBA play-offs. will be about natural gas; Palin for this episode.
we would very much like to interview Governor
The interview could take place at the Governor's office in Washington, D.C. and we would need approximately 20 minutes of her time. Given the
scheduled air date, if at all possible.
we would like to conduct the interview by March 28th, The questions we propose asking are as follows:
1)
Can you explain why your government is strongly supporting the
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development of the North Slope Alaska Pipeline that will carry Alaskan gas to both the U.S. and Canada? What would the economic losses be for Alaska
if this project does not proceed? 2) How important is the A l a s k a n gas to the future supply equation for the U.S. ? 3) Recently, the government of Alaska wrote into the Alaska Gasline a capital investment of $500 million, for the successful What
Inducement Act,
applicant or group of applicants to reach regulatory certification. was the reason for including the monetary incentive? been helping in the regulatory certification process?
Has the incentive
4) What progress has been m a d e so far with the Alaska Gasline Inducement Act? How will that progress assist in the final outlook of the North
Slope Alaska Pipeline? 5) Even if the Alaska Gasline Inducement Act proceeds, overview for the project? completion, construction, what is the
How long would it take for regulatory and tie-in?
6) What do you see as the m a j o r stumbling blocks in pushing this project ahead? 7) Is your government watching the Mackenzie Valley pipeline application in Canada to see what the best strategy is in dealing w i t h so many stakeholders? If Mackenzie gets a green light, many think that it will
open the north for both Canada and the U.S.,
and that the Mackenzie
project will become the pathway for Canadian gas in the C a n a d i a n pipeline, soon followed by a U.S. pipeline that would carry U.S. statement correct? Why or why not? into Canadian infrastructure? gas. Is this
8) How would your project tie
9) Where would the final destination be for Alaskan gas? 10) Is there anything else y o u would like to add for Energy-TV viewers?
I hope this note provides you with the information you need to respond to our request. at (403) 444Should you have any questions or concerns, 5779 or e-mail me at tracy@energy-tv.com. p l e a s e contact me
Thank you for your time and consideration of this matter. 4
Best Tracy
regards,
Tracy Fowler Line-up Producer
Energy-TV www.energy-tv.com tel eel (403) (403) 444-5779 512-5910
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Meghan Stapleton [meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us] Tuesday, March 20, 2007 6:15 PM 'Sarah Palin'; Spencer; Kari L (GOV); Cayce; Sunny C (GOV) Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Privileged or Personal Material Balash; Joseph R (GOV)
Subject: RE: Energy-TV Interview Request / Scheduling Request We're working around that. Joe Balash is crafting the answers right now, Sharon will ask the questions, we will have the answers in a teleprompter, and then send those answers over the satellite tomorrow afternoon. It shouldn't take long, once we have the answers. Expect them tonight. Thanks, Meg
From: Sarah Palin [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo,com] Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2007 6:09 PM To: Kari Spencer; 'Meghan Stapleton'; 'Cayce, Sunny C (GOV)' Cc: 'Sharon Leighow'; Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)'; [Privileged or Personal Material Subject: RE: Energy-TV Interview Request / Scheduling Request
don't know where this is - but we have a long cabinet meeting tomorrow during this same time period? Kari Spencer <kari_spencer@gov.state.ak.us> wrote: Hi Meg, the Governor was reading the questions and thinking about the Energy TV request for tomorrow a.m. Kari. Kari Spencer Governor's Scheduler 907-465-3986 phone; 907-465-3889 fax Original Message From: Meghan Stapleton [mailto:meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us] Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2007 2:04 PM To: 'Kari Spencer'; 'Cayce, Sunny C (GOV)' Cc: 'Sharon Leighow'; 'Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)';
Privileged or Personal Material Rei
Subject: FW: Energy-TV Interview Request / Scheduling Request Importance: High Hadn't heard back - could you please let me know when this will work? The closer to the afternoon, the better. Thanks!
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Meghan N. Stapleton Communications Director Office of Governor Sarah Palin 907.269.7450 o 907.269.7463 f 907.321.4975 c Original Message From: Meghan Stapleton [mailto:meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us] Sent: Monday, March 19, 2007 3:26 PM To: 'Kari Spencer'; 'Cayce, Sunny C (GOV)' Cc: 'Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)'; 'meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us' Subject: Energy-TV Interview Request / Scheduling Request Importance: High Kari, I need about 30 minutes of the Governor's time Wednesday morning to record an interview with Energy TV. The answers would be pre-recorded and we would feed on the satellite. Does the Governor have time Wednesday morning? Thanks, meghan
Meghan N. Stapleton Communications Director Office of Governor Sarah Palin 907.269.7450 o 907.269.7463 f 907.321.4975 c Original Message From: Meghan Stapleton [mailto:meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us] Sent: Monday, March 19, 2007 3:25 PM To: 'Joe Balash'; 'Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)' Cc: 'Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)'; 'meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us' Subject: FW: Energy-TV Interview Request Importance: High Energy TV would like an interview with the Governor and I thought this Wednesday might work - the questions are below. What we need to do is simply book the Governor's time, provide the answers to the questions below, use the prompter and have her look to the side and answer the questions for use by the TV station. I just need help on the answers. It needs to be very conversationally written. Needs to be on 3:30pm Governor's feed Wednesday could record according to Governor's schedule on Wednesday morning and would
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need answers by tomorrow. Possible? Thanks, Meg
Energy-TV is an independently produced television program based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The show focuses on the energy sector, primarily oil and gas; it began broadcasting in October 2006. Energy-TV currently airs in the cities of Calgary, Edmonton, and Red Deer, Alberta; it can also be viewed on-line at www.energy-tv.com. As of April 7, 2007, Energy-TV will begin airing in Houston, Texas on Saturdays at 11a.m., on ABC, with American content. On April 7th, Energy-TV will be the lead-in for the NBA play-offs. This first episode will be about natural gas; we would very much like to interview Governor Palin for this episode. The interview could take place at the Governor's office in Washington, D.C. and we would need approximately 20 minutes of her time. Given the scheduled air date, we would like to conduct the interview by March 28th, if at all possible. The questions we propose asking are as follows: 1) Can you explain why your government is strongly supporting the development of the North Slope Alaska Pipeline that will carry Alaskan gas to both the U.S. and Canada? What would the economic losses be for Alaska if this project does not proceed? 2) How important is the Alaskan gas to the future supply equation for the U.S.? 3) Recently, the government of Alaska wrote into the Alaska Gasline Inducement Act, a capital investment of $500 million, for the successful applicant or group of applicants to reach regulatory certification. What was the reason for including the monetary incentive? Has the incentive been helping in the regulatory certification process? 4) What progress has been made so far with the Alaska Gasline Inducement Act? How will that progress assist in the final outlook of the North Slope Alaska Pipeline? 5) Even if the Alaska Gasline Inducement Act proceeds, what is the overview for the project? How long would it take for regulatory completion, construction, and tie-in? 6) What do you see as the major stumbling blocks in pushing this project ahead? 7) Is your government watching the Mackenzie Valley pipeline application in Canada to see what the best strategy is in dealing with so many stakeholders? If Mackenzie gets a green light, many think that it will open the north for both Canada and the U.S., and that the Mackenzie project will become the pathway for Canadian gas in the Canadian pipeline, soon followed by a U.S. pipeline that would carry U.S. gas. Is this
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statement correct? Why or why not? 8) How would your project tie into Canadian infrastructure? 9) Where would the final destination be for Alaskan gas? 10) Is there anything else you would like to add for Energy-TV viewers? I hope this note provides you with the information you need to respond to our request. Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at (403) 444- 5779 or e-mail me at tracy@energy-tv.com. Thank you for your time and consideration of this matter. Best regards, Tracy Tracy Fowler Line-up Producer Energy-TV www.energy-tv.com tel (403) 444-5779 eel (403)512-5910
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Meghan Stapleton [meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us] Tuesday, March 20, 2007 3:58 PM 'Sarah Palin' Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Stapleton; Meghan N (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: Diversity and the Daily News Governor, The information below is an FYI for you, especially since you may be meeting with Dr. Patterson this Friday. Kris and I can brief you further, but I forwarded the information below to Julia O'Malley this afternoon following a conversation that I had with her regarding diversity in your administration. Thanks, Meghan
Meghan N. Stapleton Communications Director Office of Governor Sarah Palin 907.269.7450 O 907.269.7463 f 907.321.4975 C
From: Meghan Stapleton [mailto:meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us] Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2007 3:21 PM To: meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us Subject: FW: Diversity Julia: Just to review what you and I spoke about regarding the diversity of this administration. This administration is incredibly diverse, and with only three months under our belt, promises to grow in diversity as we fill positions throughout the state. More specifically in the context of this story, Kris Perry, the Anchorage Office Director, and the Palin Administration quite frankly, have a great relationship with the NAACP and its president - and has had an open dialogue for some time now. With regard to the Alaska Black Leadership Conference, Kris Perry has spoken with Dr. Patterson in the past, and, in fact, just spoke with Dr. Patterson yesterday, who asked for an update on the letter he sent just last week, requesting a meeting with the Governor. Kris is working on the timing of that meeting. Kris told Dr. Patterson that she hoped to have a look at the Governor's schedule by tomorrow. The Governor's schedule, as you can imagine, is incredibly booked for time, especially over the next month. Dr. Patterson would like to meet in Anchorage which makes it more difficult during the legislative session, as the Governor spends most of her time in Juneau. Dr. Patterson told Kris yesterday that he wants, and others on the Alaska Black Leadership Council, want the meeting to be a town hall meeting to celebrate Alaska's first female Governor. As you pointed out, obviously the tone of the letter and conversations we've had far differ from the one conversation that you relayed to me.
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In terms of diversity, this administration does not begin its hiring process by segregating applications according to ethnic / racial / gender backgrounds; however, we do make a conscious effort, among qualified applicants, to ensure a diverse make-up, and that includes regional and issue balances as well. In fact, during early review of applications, we don't even know who is applying. We don't ask for pictures to be included and we're not going to; we look at the content and qualifications of that resume and application. With that in mind, there is nothing that prohibits every single one of those qualified applicants to be a minority. Choosing between t w o : As we discussed, if you look at two candidates with the exact same qualifications and one can offer a different perspective to the position because of their gender, racial, ethnic, regional and / or issues background, we would most likely favor the individual who can provide a different perspective because of that diversity. And again, with that in mind, we have reached out to members of the African-American community for assistance in hiring - whether for administration positions or Boards and Commissions. In fact, as one example, last week we called the Reverend Doctor William Greene to ask for his assistance in providing input for the Governor's potential 1100 appointees to various Boards and Commissions. Three months into office, she has appointed 44 individuals - and there are plenty of opportunities. Looking at her immediate cabinet members, four of the fourteen are minorities. A fifth was an Acting Director of DIMR, there may be others, but we haven't polled them to see. The Governor just chose the most qualified applicants and they are what they are. I will poll for you - and see what kind of responses I receive. Additionally, in the Governor's immediate office, you can add others like Karen Rehfeld as OMB Director, four female Regional Directors from Fairbanks to Wasilla, Anchorage, and Kenai, Sharon Leighow as Deputy Communications Director / Deputy Press Secretary, and Meghan Stapleton (me) as the Communications Director / Press Secretary. I could go on... I'm researching your other questions, including the titles and j o b descriptions of the two positions eliminated as well as total positions eliminated. Thanks for your time, Meg
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Hartig, Larry [larry_hartig@dec.state.ak.us] Tuesday, March 20, 2007 1:06 PM Sarah Palin; mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us; mike_nizich@gov.state.ak.us; meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us; john_bitney@gov.state.ak.us; sharon_leighow@gov.state.ak.us Easton; Dan; Kent; Lynn; Hay; Linda Subject: RE: cruise ships Governor, DEC anticipates contracting for most of the Ocean Rangers services rather than having DEC employees perform these tasks. We are in the process of preparing a draft RFP. Although we cannot share the draft RFP with sponsors of the Cruise Ship initiative in advance of issuance (since at least one of the sponsors may be involved in making a proposal), we plan to discuss the scope of the requested services with them to confirm we are meeting the intent of the initiative. The scope of work will include having Ocean Rangers on board large cruise ships while they are underway in Alaska waters. We expect to finalize the RFP and put it out within two to three weeks. DEC has previously had our contractor (Mike Conway, retired Coast Guard and former DEC director) prepare a report (posted on DEC'S website) that identifies the qualifications of the Ocean Rangers specified in the initiative, their availability, scheduling, and additional training they will need to fulfill their duties. We anticipate it will take the first cruise season to hire all of the Ocean Rangers, complete their training and have them on board all vessels. However, we plan to start the season (early May) with DEC and term contractor personnel on board some of the cruise ships. They will not be Ocean Rangers, but they will be developing the checklists, duty descriptions, procedures and other necessary elements of the Ocean Rangers' tasks. This effort will be subject to necessary appropriations and the cooperation of the cruise ship companies. Please note that we currently do not have any appropriation for the Ocean Ranger program. The House Finance Committee zeroed out our FY 08 Ocean Ranger increment and may include intent language that monies for the program be included in the fiscal note for HB 164, the bill that would modify the initiative. Our goal is to implement the legal requirements of the Ocean Ranger program to the very best of our ability. The initiative, as it is written, sets out the legal requirements. If the initiative is modified by the legislature, then we will follow those legal requirements. DEC is not trying to change the law or interpret it in anyway inconsistent with the intent of the voters. I look forward to discussing this further with you tomorrow. Larry
From: Sarah Palin [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2007 11:06 AM To: mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us; mike_nizich@gov.state.ak.us; meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us; john_bitney@gov.state.ak.us; sharon_leighow@gov.state.ak.us; Hartig, Larry Subject: cruise ships
FYI -1 have a call in to Larry Hartig to ask for update on cruise ship initiative that calls for Ocean Rangers... Where are we on getting out an RFP for the service that's to be provided, or how are we going to implement the off-shore monitoring requirement. We're not to thwart the will of the people as they've voted for this program, though some
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legislators are evidently already trying to change aspects of the initiative. I support the voters' mandate. We can talk about it tomorrow in cabinet meeting.
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From: Sent: To: Ivy Frye [ivy_frye@gov.state.ak.us] Tuesday, March 20, 2007 7:23 AM 'Sarah Palin'; Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Stapleton; Meghan N (GOV)
Subject: DOR article This was on the home page of Fox News. http://www.foxnews.eom/story/0,2933,259842,00.html
Ivy Frye
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From: Sent: To: Cc: John Katz [jwkatz@ALASKADC.org] Tuesday, March 20, 2007 5:22 AM Marty Rutherford; Pat Galvin; Tom Irwin Governor Sarah Palin; Joseph Balash; Meghan Stapleton; Michael Tibbies; Mike Nizich
Subject: Natural Gas OPEC?
This substantiates the argument the Governor has been making about starting down the road to heavy reliance on natural gas imports. J u s t as for oil, one can only imagine the price and supply implications associated with an OPEC for natural gas. Russia, Iran, Qatar to Discuss Gas OPEC, Attiyah Says (Update 1) By Glen Carey March 19 (Bloomberg) Russia, Iran and Qatar, holders of the world's topthree natural-gas reserves, will meet next month to consider establishing a group similar to OPEC to coordinate gas policy, Qatar's energy minister said. "We will meet at the gas forum on April 9 in Doha," the minister, Abdullah bin Hamad al-Attiyah, said today in a phone interview from Doha. He said he would wait for the results of the Doha meeting before deciding whether it would be in Qatar's interest to coordinate its gas policy with a group of countries. The three countries will be joined by Algeria and Venezuela at the Doha meeting, Al-Attiyah said. The Moscow-based newspaper Kommersant reported today that five of the world's biggest gas suppliers may create a gas equivalent to the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries next month, citing unidentified Arab diplomats. Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is the driving force behind the "gas OPEC" and wants the new group to set gas transactions in euros, the newspaper reported. Russian President Vladimir Putin said last month the idea of a gas OPEC was "a good proposition." Russia holds the largest gas reserves in the world. Al-Attiyah said on Feb. 5 Qatar opposed Russian and Iranian proposals for an OPEC-style group to manage gas pricing and supplies, saying gas was contractually different from crude oil. Qatar, the world's largest shipper of natural gas, plans to produce 77 million tons a year by 2012 through 14 production trains. Six will produce 7.8 million tons a year each, making them twice the size of an average unit elsewhere. To contact the reporter on this story: Glen Carey in Dubai
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gcarey8@bloomberg.net Last Updated: March 19, 2007 06:45 EDT Please note that my email address has changed. My new email address is jwkatz@alaskadc.org. Thank you .
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From: Sent: To: Kari Spencer [kari_spencer@gov.state.ak.us] Tuesday, March 20, 2007 5:18 PM Sarah Palin
Subject: FW: Letter of Recommendation Governor, is it okay to just use our form for a letter of recommendation for this person? Kari. Kari Spencer Governor's Scheduler 907-465-3986 phone; 907-465-3889 fax From: Mary Havens [mailto:mary_havens@gov.state.ak.us] Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2007 3:54 PM To: 'Kari Spencer' Subject: Letter of Recommendation
Don Shiesl, former Public Works Director with Governor Palin would like to know if the governor would give him a character reference for a substitute teaching position in the Mat-Su School District. If a letter of recommendation could be written he greatly appreciates that. His phone number is 907-376-1462. Thanks, Mary A. Havens Contstituent Relations Assistant 550 W. 7th Ave. Anchorage, AK 907-269-7456
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From: Sent: To: Sarah Palin [gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Wednesday, March 21, 2007 4:02 PM Lloyd; Denby S (DFG)
Subject: RE: FYI - Mat Su Sport Fishery
thanks Denby - there's sure a lot of passion in these fisheries circles, i admire your great efforts here! Denby Lloyd <denby_lloyd@flshgame.state.ak.us> wrote:
Thanks for the heads up Governor. I have spoken with Bruce a number of times, as has John Hilsinger and Kelly Hepler (directors of commercial fisheries and sport fish). While I don't concur with him that we are ignoring the Yentna, I understand his concerns. Our discussions have been vigorous but amiable. Of course, Bruce's position is exactly opposed to that of Doug Blossom, Dave Martin, and many commercial fishermen in Cook Inlet that you've been hearing from, who believe that we are not doing enough to promote full commercial utilization of Cook Inlet salmon. These are extremely tough questions, with strong polarized viewpoints out in the public. From the department we can address the science (although not to everyone's satisfaction), but it is the Board of Fisheries who gets to make the difficult public policy choices on what uses (commercial, sport, personal use, etc.) are favored by their specific regulatory management plans. The emergency meeting of the Board of Fisheries on April 16 regarding the Cook Inlet salmon management plans will be very contentious, with drift gill net, set gill net, Kenai sport, and Susitna sport interests all at odds with one another. DL.
Denby S. Lloyd Commissioner Alaska Department of Fish and Game P.O. Box 115526 Juneau. AK 99811-5526 907-465-4719
From: Sarah Palin [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2007 6:26 PM To: denby_lloyd@fishgame.state.ak.us; mike_tibbles@gov.state,ak.us; john_bitney@gov.state,ak.us Subject: FYI - Mat Su Sport Fishery
Bruce Knowles from Mat_Su Fish Advisory insists Yetna, Fish Creek escapements are being ignored by F & G. He wants this addressed. He insists F & G is "all Comm fish". They're very concerned. He's threatening, or promising: "Emergency petition for escapement goals will be
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submitted for the April 16 meeting (B of F), in the next couple of days." This is also coming from Wayne Ross, evidently. (Per Mr. Knowles.) Just got off the phone with him. He's ticked. FYI - phone call I made to him was a courtesy to Wayne Ross - and the phone call didn't go very well.
Don't pick lemons. See all the new 2007 cars at Yahooi Autos.
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From: Sent: To: Sarah Palin [gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Wednesday, March 21, 2007 7:19 AM
John W Bitney
Subject: RE: FYI - Mat Su Sport Fishery
thanks JB - these folks are something else. there's a lot of selfishness in the fisheries issues, I find. It's tempting to just fine good, objective, fair Alaskans willing to serve on these boards even if they have NO fish experience - to show the obsessed factions that we're not going to kowtow to any particular faction. John Bitney <john_bitney@gov.state.ak.us> wrote:
Bruce Knowles called me tonight after he spoke at you...still mad and belligerent. I also had numerous conversations with Kenai Peninsula legislators and also with Doug Blossom. What a situation... holy cow. I have more of an appreciation of the crap you've been going through...bless you. I will submit you a report tomorrow on my efforts and thoughts.
From: Sarah Palin [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2007 6:26 PM To: denby_lloyd@fishgame.state.ak.us; mike_tibbles@gov,state.ak.us; john_bitney@gov.state.ak.us Subject: FYI - Mat Su Sport Fishery
Bruce Knowles from Mat_Su Fish Advisory insists Yetna, Fish Creek escapements are being ignored by F & G, He wants this addressed. He insists F & G is "all Comm fish". They're very concerned. He's threatening, or promising: "Emergency petition for escapement goals will be submitted for the April 16 meeting (B of F), in the next couple of days." This is also coming from Wayne Ross, evidently. (Per Mr. Knowles.) Just got off the phone with him. He's ticked. FYI - phone call I made to him was a courtesy to Wayne Ross - and the phone call didn't go very well.
Food fight? Enjoy some healthy debate
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in the Yahoo! Answers Food & Drink O&A.
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From: Sent: To: Sarah Palin [gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Wednesday, March 21, 2007 3:39 PM Frye; Ivy J (GOV)
Subject: Re: FW:
is share united way? Ivy Frye <ivyJ~rye@gov.state.ak.us> wrote:

Governor Palin, The SHARE campaign would like you to designate one of your commissioners as chair of the statewide campaign. Last year's chair was Bill Noll. Anna Bell describes it as a figure head position and mostly teleconferences involved. Whomever you designate I will let AnnaBell know and also contact that commissioner. Thanks, Ivy
From: Anna Bell Stevens [mailto:astevens@ak.org] Sent: Wednesday, March 21, 2007 2:29 PM To: Ivy Frye Subject: RE: Last year's chair was Commissioner William Noll. (Very little time, Mostly figure head) For time and some of what it takes talk with Dorie Choquette 465-3666, she was the State wide coordinator two years ago and did an outstanding job. A lot is done thru tele-conference and emails. The Steering Committee is the only committee that has meetings and that is just to get the things in line and going. And we usually hold those meetings here at United Way and teleconference the other locations. AnnaBell From: Ivy Frye [mailto:ivy_frye@gov.state.ak.us] Sent: Wednesday, March 21, 2007 1:19 PM To: Anna Bell Stevens Subject: RE: Anna Bell, Thank you for the email. Who was the chair last year? What is the time commitment? Where are the meetings? These are the things I will need to know before I sit down and discuss with Governor Palin who she will designate to serve. Best regards, Ivy Frye
From: Anna Bell Stevens [mailto:astevens@ak.org] Sent: Wednesday, March 21, 2007 10:23 AM To: Ivy Frye Subject:
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Good Morning Ivy, I need to pick you brain. I work with the "SHARE CAMPAIGN", which is State Employee's campaign. Each year the Governor appoints one of their Commissioners to be State Wide chair and he in turn picks one of his people to be State wide Coordinator or assistant Chair or what ever they want to call them. Who do we need to speak with in order to have Governor Palin to appoint the Chair? Thank you for any help, AnnaBell AnnaBell Stevens AFL-CIO Community Services Liaison United Way of Anchorage 701 W. 8th Avenue, Suite 230 Anchorage, Alaska 99501 P. 907.263.3808 F. 907.263.3801 www.unitedwavofanchoraqe.org
Imagine 50 Years
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From: Sent: To: Ivy Frye [lvy_Frye@gov.state.ak.us] Wednesday, March 21, 2007 2:38 PM Sarah Palin
Subject: FW: Governor Palin, The SHARE campaign would like you to designate one of your commissioners as chair of the statewide campaign. Last year's chair was Bill Noll. Anna Bell describes it as a figure head position and mostly teleconferences involved. Whomever you designate I will let AnnaBell know and also contact that commissioner. Thanks, Ivy
From: Anna Bell Stevens [mailto:astevens@ak.org] Sent: Wednesday, March 21, 2007 2:29 PM To: Ivy Frye Subject: RE: Last year's chair was Commissioner William Noll. (Very little time, Mostly figure head) For time and some of what it takes talk with Dorie Choquette 465-3666, she was the State wide coordinator two years ago and did an outstanding job. A lot is done thru tele-conference and emails. The Steering Committee is the only committee that has meetings and that is just to get the things in line and going. And we usually hold those meetings here at United Way and tele-conference the other locations. AnnaBell From: Ivy Frye [mailto:ivy_frye@gov.state.ak.us] Sent: Wednesday, March 21, 2007 1:19 PM To: Anna Bell Stevens Subject: RE: Anna Bell, Thank you for the email. Who was the chair last year? What is the time commitment? Where are the meetings? These are the things I will need to know before I sit down and discuss with Governor Palin who she will designate to serve. Best regards, Ivy Frye
From: Anna Bell Stevens [mailto:astevens@ak.org] Sent: Wednesday, March 21, 2007 10:23 AM To: Ivy Frye Subject: Good Morning Ivy, I need to pick you brain. I work with the "SHARE CAMPAIGN", which is State Employee's campaign. Each year the Governor appoints one of their Commissioners to be State Wide chair and he in turn picks one of his people to be State wide Coordinator or assistant Chair or what ever they want to call them. Who do we need to speak with in order to have Governor Palin to appoint the Chair? Thank you for any help,
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AnnaBell AnnaBell Stevens AFL-CIO Community Services Liaison United Way of Anchorage 701 W. 8th Avenue, Suite 230 Anchorage, Alaska 99501 P. 907.263.3808 F. 907.263.3801 www.unitedwayofanchorage.org
Imagine 50 Years
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From: Sent: To: Subject: Flag Status: Kari Spencer [kari_spencer@gov.state.ak.us] Wednesday, March 21, 2007 12:51 PM Sarah Palin Secret cell for Lt. Gov. Red
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
The Lt. Gov. has a new secret cell phone: Privileged c Kari Spencer Governor's Scheduler 907-465-3986 phone; 907-465-3889 fax
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From: Sent: To: Ivy Frye [lvy_Frye@gov.state.ak.us] Wednesday, March 21, 2007 3:40 PM 'Michael Tibbies'; 'Sarah Palin'
Subject: Commerce Boards Per your request regarding boards in the Department of Commerce: Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI) Serves at the pleasure of the governor The current chair is Mark Palmer Alaska Railroad Corporation Serves at the pleasure of the governor The current chair is John Binkley Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority (AIDEA) Cause is required for removal The current chair is Mike Barry Alaska Aerospace Development Corporation Cause is required for removal The current chair is Mark Hamilton Regulatory Commission of Alaska (RCA) Cause is required for removal The current chair is Kate Giard
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From: Sent: To: Denby Lloyd [denby_lloyd@fishgame.state.ak.us] Wednesday, March 21, 2007 8:39 AM 'Sarah Palin'; 'mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us'; 'john_bitney@gov.state.ak.us'
Subject: RE: FYI - Mat Su Sport Fishery Thanks for the heads up Governor. I have spoken with Bruce a number of times, as has John Hiisinger and Kelly Hepler (directors of commercial fisheries and sport fish). While I don't concur with him that we are ignoring the Yentna, I understand his concerns. Our discussions have been vigorous but amiable. Of course, Bruce's position is exactly opposed to that of Doug Blossom, Dave Martin, and many commercial fishermen in Cook Inlet that you've been hearing from, who believe that we are not doing enough to promote full commercial utilization of Cook Inlet salmon. These are extremely tough questions, with strong polarized viewpoints out in the public. From the department we can address the science (although not to everyone's satisfaction), but it is the Board of Fisheries who gets to make the difficult public policy choices on what uses (commercial, sport, personal use, etc.) are favored by their specific regulatory management plans. The emergency meeting of the Board of Fisheries on April 16 regarding the Cook Inlet salmon management plans will be very contentious, with drift gill net, set gill net, Kenai sport, and Susitna sport interests all at odds with one another. DL.
Denby S. Uoyd Commissioner Alaska Department of Fish and Game P.O. Box 115526 Juneau, AK 99811-5526 907-465-4719
From: Sarah Palin [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2007 6:26 PM To: denby_lloyd@fishgame.state.ak.us; mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us; john_bitney@gov.state.ak.us Subject: FYI - Mat Su Sport Fishery
Bruce Knowles from Mat_Su Fish Advisory insists Yetna, Fish Creek escapements are being ignored by
F&G.
He wants this addressed. He insists F & G is "all Comm fish". They're very concerned. He's threatening, or promising: "Emergency petition for escapement goals will be submitted for the April 16 meeting (B of F), in the next couple of days." This is also coming from Wayne Ross, evidently. (Per Mr. Knowles.) Just got off the phone with him. He's ticked.
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FYI - phone call I made to him was a courtesy to Wayne Ross - and the phone call didn't go very well.
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Patrick Galvin [patrick_galvin@revenue.state.ak.us] Thursday, March 22, 2007 8:00 AM Sarah Palin; Rutherford; Marty K (DNR); Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Baiash; Joseph R (GOV); Anders; Bruce F (DNR); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Bitney; John W (LAA) Stapleton; Meghan N (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV) RE: Legislative powers
Yes, you're right, and that is how we've been presenting the issue at the hearings. The article takes the perspective of comparing AGIA's legislative review process (veto) to the one in the SGDA (approval), and then characterizing it as a loss of legislative power. From the quotes of legislators in the article, that also seems to be how they are trying to frame the issue. During our hearings, we've reminded legislators of their discussions last year over whether the SGDA's required legislative approval was constitutional; we've pointed out that the veto structure of AGIA would have a stronger constitutional foundation, while protecting their ability to make sure the commissioners don't make a bad decision.
AGIA provides the legislature with the role as a safety valve to prevent a mistake by the commissioners before we set off with a licensee. It does not require the legislature to meet and discuss what will hopefully be a well supported decision by the commissioners. SGDA required the legislature to convene and approve. AGIA gives them the option whether to convene, or just let it go.
In all honesty, given what we heard at our legislative briefings before AGIA was introduced ("that will be our FIRST amendment"), we've had less push back on this so far than I expected. I think our approach has merit, and some legislators recognize that. We'11 see . . .
-Pat
Original Message From: Sarah Palin [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Sent: Thursday, March 22, 2007 7:34 AM To: patrick_galvin@revenue.state.ak.us; gov.sarah@yahoo.com; marty_rutherford@dnr.state.ak.us; tom_irwin@dnr.state.ak.us; j oe_balash@gov.state.ak.us; bruce_anders@dnr.state.ak.us; mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us; john_bitney@gov.state.ak.us Cc: meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us; sharon_leighow@gov.state.ak.us Subject: Legislative powers
Not sure what juneau empire means as it writes legislature is asked to give up powers by merely blessing agia partner ... It's a sensible tactic considering speaker john harris said early on that I didn't have to, nor should I, bring it before the legislature for approval, no? Sarah Palin 1
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Original Message From: "Patrick Galvin"<patrick_galvin@revenue.state.ak.us>
To: "Sarah Palin"<gov.sarah@yahoo.com>; "marty_rutherford@dnr.state.ak.us"<marty_rutherford@dnr.state.ak.us>; Irwin"<tom_irwin@dnr.state.ak.us >; "j oe_balash@gov.state.ak.us"<j oe_balash@gov.state.ak.us>; "bruce_anders@dnr.state.ak.us"<bruce_anders@dnr.state.ak.us>; "mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us"<mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us>; "john_bitney@gov.state.ak.us"<john_bitney@gov.state.ak.us> Sent: 3/19/07 10:52 PM Subject: RE: gas tax
"Tom
Governor, We will look at the tax credit suggestion, and see if there is some aspect of it we can use. On first blush, there are a few problems with the idea, though. Privileged or Pei Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted It's good to see folks looking for ways to try to solve this problem. It shows the public wants to provide something, but is struggling with us to figure out what is constitutional. -Pat From: Sarah Palin [mailto:gov.sarah@ya hoo.com] Sent: Monday, March 19, 2007 1:19 PM To: patrick_galvin@revenue.state.ak.us; marty_rutherford@dnr.state.ak.us; Tom Irwin; joe_balash@gov.state.ak.us; bruce_anders@dnr.state.ak.us; mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us; john_bitney@gov.state.ak.us Subject: gas tax Pat, et al: Here's a sound suggestion, it seems, from a friend. (Please see below.) May this be pursued??? Date: Sat, 17 Mar 2007 08:04:42 -0800 To: spalin@mtaonline.net Subject: Gas Tax Sorry to bother you. I know how many folks are trying to get your attention, but I couldn't help but write over the latest flap by the legislature regarding a possible Constitutional problem with your team's proposed 10 year gas tax exemption for pipeline builders. The solution seems obvious to me and is in the control of the legislature if they wish to support pipeline construction and avoid a Constitutional issue. They can pass tax legislation now that says any company that helps build a gas pipeline will still calculate the tax an d file a return, but once gas flows they get a 10-year gas tax credit to be taken at the rate of one-tenth of the amount spent on construction each year or the amount of the tax, whichever is less. It would have to be carefully worded, but by passing it now it becomes a general tax credit provision that avoids constitutional problems and is not limited to any particular company or companies as part of a contract or agreement. It might be a good idea for your team to consider drafting proposed legislation and laying it on the table of the legislature. You could then say, "Here's a solution. Do you want a pipeline or not?" Good luck. By the way...you're doing a great job and from what I hear you're still getting a positive response from most state workers. -Get your own web address. Have a HUGE year through Yahoo! Small Business.
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From: Sent: To: Subject: Kari Spencer [kari_spencer@gov.state.ak.us] Thursday, March 22, 2007 12:44 PM Sarah Palin Jeff Baker-former Wasilla youth pastor
Importance: High Jeff Baker, a former Wasilla Youth Pastor is visiting Alaska and found out you are Governor! He's in Ketchikan for a few days, his cell is 402-218-3228 if you'd like to call him. Kari Spencer Governor's Scheduler 907-465-3986 phone; 907-465-3889 fax
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From: Sent: To: Ivy Frye [lvy_Frye@gov.state.ak.us] Thursday, March 22, 2007 9:02 AM Sarah Palin
Subject: FW: SHARE Campaign Governor Palin, Here's what I found out about the SHARE Campaign. SHARE is run by state employees. The campaign management organization is United Way of Alaska (acting as a treasurer, auditing and distributing contributions to the state's selected charities). You appoint a member of your cabinet to chair the steering committee and the commissioner then selects a designee to act as the campaign coordinator. Last year the designated cabinet member was Bill Noll and he selected Sally Saddler to be the campaign coordinator. This year, if you chose to designate Commissioner Notti, he would presumably appoint Sally (or Joey) to coordinate. Planning will take place this Spring as soon as a chair is in place. The campaign takes place in September. Hope all is well down at your end of the hall,
From: Dorie Choquette [mailto:dorie_choquette@revenue.state.ak.us] Sent: Thursday, March 22, 2007 8:43 AM To: ivy_frye@gov.state.ak.us Subject: SHARE Campaign Hi Ivy, I had the 2005 website saved and thought that it might help. I'll try to get the link for last years too. Basically the first step is for the Governor to appoint a member of her cabinet to be the campaign chair. That Commissioner in turn appoints a campaign coordinator to actually run the campaign. I'll give you a call too. Dorie
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Subject: msg from Andy Couch Andy wrote to the general governor account and his message was forwarded to me. Governor Palin, I would like to thank you for the interested expressed by your office concerning my possible availability to serve on the Alaska Board of Fisheries. As I mentioned to Ivy over the phone, this is not a good time for me to take up such a demanding position, but I was honored to be conisdered as a possible candidate, and a year or two in the future may be willing to put my hat in the ring for consideration. Thank You for your consideration, Andy Couch fishing fish4 salmon.com
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From: Sent: To: Ivy Frye [lvy_Frye@gov.state.ak.us] Thursday, March 22, 2007 2:16 PM 'Sarah Palin'; 'John Bitney'; 'Michael Tibbies'; 'Christopher Clark'
Subject: Longevity Bonus Just watched on Gavel to Gavel as Rep Nelson offered an amendment to include Longevity Bonus funding in the operating budget. She said she was doing it "to honor the governor's request." The amendment failed 6-4, but I still thought it was awesome.
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From: Sent: To: Ivy Frye [lvy_Frye@gov.state.ak.us] Thursday, March 22, 2007 2:16 PM Sarah Palin; John Bitney; 'Michael Tibbies'; Christopher Clark
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From: Sent: To: Ivy Frye [lvy_Frye@gov.state.ak.us] Thursday, March 22, 2007 2:16 PM 'Sarah Palin'; 'John Bitney'; 'Michael Tibbies'; 'Christopher Clark'
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From: Sent: To: Ivy Frye [lvy_Frye@gov.state.ak.us] Thursday, March 22, 2007 2:16 PM Sarah Palin; John Bitney; 'Michael Tibbies'; Christopher Clark
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Subject: msg from Andy Couch Andy wrote to the general governor account and his message was forwarded to me. Governor Palin, I would like to thank you for the interested expressed by your office concerning my possible availability to serve on the Alaska Board of Fisheries. As I mentioned to Ivy over the phone, this is not a good time for me to take up such a demanding position, but I was honored to be conisdered as a possible candidate, and a year or two in the future may be willing to put my hat in the ring for consideration. Thank You for your consideration, Andy Couch fishing@fish4salmon.com
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From: Sent: To: Kari Spencer [kari_spencer@gov.state.ak.us] Thursday, March 22, 2007 3:41 PM gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Subject: Alert for Monday, March 26 Governor, I want to alert you that the Alaska Municipal League will meet with Bitney and Tibbies on Monday (the holiday) from 2:00-3:30pm in our conference room. We previously told them you would be out of town. I just wanted you to know there would be a full house here during that timeframe Kari.
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Joe Balash [Joe_Balash@gov.state.ak.us] Thursday, March 22, 2007 8:48 AM 'govpalin@gov.state.ak.us'; 'Sarah Palin' Mason; Janice L (GOV); Spencer; Kari L (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); 'Martha Fischbach'
Subject: I know it's late... ...but here's the Sempra briefing memo
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: 3/22/07 TELEPHONE: 907-465-4022
SUBJECT: Briefing paper regarding Sempra meeting 3/22/07 Based in San Diego, Sempra Energy is a Fortune 500 energy services company with 2006 revenues of nearly $12 billion. Sempra Energy serves the largest customer base of any energy utility in the United States. With 14,000 employees worldwide, the Sempra Energy companies develop energy infrastructure, operate utilities, and provide related products and services to more than 29 million consumers in the United States, Europe, Canada, Mexico, South America and Asia. Sempra LNG is one of the companies held by Sempra Energy and leads efforts to develop, build and operate liquefied natural gas receipt terminals. At this time, Sempra LNG is developing three terminals to serve North American markets: Cameron LNG in Louisiana, Port Arthur LNG in Texas, and Energia Costa Azul in Mexico. In early 2005, Sempra Energy entered into a development arrangement with the Alaska Gasline Port Authority whereby Sempra provided a significant infusion of cash to AGPA. The value of that agreement was estimated to be in the high hundreds of thousands of dollars, but short of one million. AGPA spent heavily on advertising and lobbying, but it is unclear to me how much was spent on development activities (planning, economists, attorneys, etc.). Sempra was seeking a supply for its Mexico LNG receiving terminal and expressed profound interest in Alaska gas. Following the Murkowski brush-off later that summer, Sempra allowed its arrangement with AGPA to lapse and soon thereafter announced a supply arrangement with BP. Today's meeting will include the president and chief operating officer of Sempra Energy, Neal Schmale. He is responsible for implementing the company's growth strategy for overall management of the Sempra Energy companies. He has been a member of the board of directors since 2005 and previously served as executive vice president and chief financial officer. Before his career at Sempra, he spent 29 years at UNOCAL, serving in a range of jobs that culminated in the position of chief financial officer. Also attending will be the president and chief executive officer of Sempra LNG, Darcel Hulse. Mr. Hulse also spent his career at UNOCAL prior to joining Sempra. He served in a variety of positions, including engineering, construction, and business development.
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: FYI only. AP called today because of this picture. "They wanted to verify your position. I said that the Governor does not feel that it is appropriate to advise Alaskans on how to vote on the issue, We have already asked this group to remove the Governor's official photo and her title from their website." I then emailed the group - in follow-up to Sharon Leighow's. Thanks, Meg
Meghan Stapleton [meghan_stapieton@gov.state.ak.us] Friday, March 23, 2007 5:07 PM 'Sarah Palin'; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV) Leighow; Sharon W (GOV) FW: Governor Palin's photo and title
Importance: High
From: Meghan Stapleton [mailto:meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us] Sent: Friday, March 23, 2007 5:06 PM To: information@voteyesformarriagealaska.org Cc: meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us Subject: Governor Palin's photo and title Importance: High Again, on behalf of Governor Sarah Palin, I respectfully ask that you remove the Governor's official portrait and title from your website. As has already been conveyed, the Governor does not feel that it is appropriate to advise Alaskans on how to vote on the issue. Thank you for your immediate attention. Meghan
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From: Sent: To: Meghan Stapleton [meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us] Friday, March 23, 2007 8:35 AM 'Sarah Palin'; Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: FW: An email I got from Dan Fagan FYI only. To keep in the back of your minds as we move forward and prove him wrong.
From: Patrick Galvin [mailto:patrick_galvin@revenue.state.ak.us] Sent: Friday, March 23, 2007 7:37 AM To: Sharon Leighow; Meghan Stapleton; joe_balash@gov.state.ak.us; john_bitney@gov.state.ak.us Subject: FW: An email I got from Dan Fagan
So much for Dan Fagan turning a corner... -Pat
From: Rep. Beth Kerttula [mailto:Representative_Beth_Kerttula@legis.state.ak.us] Sent: Friday, March 23, 2007 7:06 AM To: john_bitney@gov.state.ak.us; patrick_galvin@revenue.state.ak.us; tom_irwin@dnr.state.ak.us; marty_rutherford@dnr.state.ak.us Cc: Chris_Clark@gov.state.ak.us; Lisa Weissler; Hannah McCarty; Frank Ameduri Subject: An email I got from Dan Fagan Do you suppose TRex put him up to this??? Ugh. Beth
From: dan fagan [mailto:dan@kfqd.com] Sent: Fri 3/23/2007 5:25 AM To: Rep. Beth Kerttula Subject: Legislators, where is your courage? Many of you know Governor Sarah Palin's anti free market Alaska gas line inducement act or A.G.I.A significantly delays the project and is almost certainly a road to litigation.. The governor says she believes in competition, but refuses to recognize the three major producers, Exxon, Bp, and Conoco Philips have already legally, fairly, and legitimately competed for the rights to get our gas to market. They paid millions for the rights and frankly it's worked out well for the state. As a result of the leases the industry has spent more than 50-billion dollars in infrastructure in Alaska and they've pumped more than 70-billion dollars into our state coffers. 70-billion. Our partnership with the industry has also made us the richest state in the nation and given us a thriving economy. And now that prices and lower forty demand make it economically viable to start moving our gas to market, our governor refuses to sit across the table with the gas lease holders and negotiate. Amazing! Legislators, you know this is wrong and yet you lack the courage to say so.
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The dog and pony show allowing a couple of the governor's bureaucrats to pick a pipeline company to build the largest construction project in North American history and then demand the producers foot the bill for it is absurd. A.G.I.A. is a classic case of putting the cart before the horse. All under the guise of being tough on big oil. Legislators you know this. Why remain silent? I know the governor is wildly popular. I know going against her will cost you with the public. But what about the future of the state? Legislators, you know without the three producers there is no deal. No Pipeline. The big three must agree to ship the gas they have lease rights to down the pipeline. They are taking the majority of the risk. Legislators you know this. You know you know this. Time continues to go by, the price of steal rises, planners who project ten years ahead in the lower forty- eight are forced to look at other options than Alaska for their future gas needs. All this while the oil flowing through the Alyeska pipeline diminishes at a significant rate. Lawmakers what will you do then? When the money runs out. More than a year has passed since anyone from the state sat across the table from the producers in serious negotiations. February 20th 2006. That's the day former Governor Frank Murkowski got producers to agree to a contract for fiscal terms. Rejecting Governor Murkowski's deal with the producers may have had merit. But completely cutting off negotiations with the lease holders, is that really were we should be right now? Think about it. Maybe negotiations will reveal the big three unreasonable and we'll have to sue and take the leases back. But let's find out now, not years from now. Despite the belief of some, our governor is capable of taking a stand. Remember her fully backing, supporting, and endorsing the Port Authority's plan, with no gas, no way of getting gas, no way to ship the gas and no one to buy the gas. Our governor has apparently backed off her enthusiastic support of the Port Authority's go no where scheme. Legislators it is your job to push her into dealing with the producers now. Not caving to them, but at the very least committing to sitting down with them and doing her best to get a deal. You must remind the governor the campaign is over, we know she's not Frank, now get down to the business of being a leader and negotiating a deal for a pipeline in time to offset the decline in oil production ! Refusing to negotiate defies all logic and common sense. It borders on the bizarre. Lawmakers you know this. Many of you have studied this issue and understand what it will take to get our gas to market. Stand up for the people who elected you. Stand up to a popular governor. History will vindicate you. Have some courage! Dan Fagan
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Meghan Stapleton [meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us] Friday, March 23, 2007 5:30 PM 'Sarah Palin'; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV) Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Stapleton; Meghan N (GOV) FW: Governor on your website
Importance: High FYI again. Mary Pemberton with the AP called to tell me that it's a downloadable Bible insert on the Alaska Family Council website. It prompted the note below.
Meghan N. Stapleton Communications Director Office of Governor Sarah Palln 907.269.7450 o 907.269.7463 f 907.321.4975 C
From: Meghan Stapleton [mailto:meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us] Sent: Friday, March 23, 2007 5:29 PM To: 'info@alaskafamilycouncil.org' Cc: 'Sharon Leighow'; 'meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us' Subject: Governor on your website Importance: High Jim, Again, on behalf of Governor Sarah Palin, I respectfully ask that you remove the Governor's official portrait and title from your website. As has already been conveyed, the Governor does not feel that it is appropriate to advise Alaskans on how to vote on the issue. The fact that you still have the Governor and the Lieutenant Governor on a downloadable document is entirely inappropriate. Thank you for your immediate attention. Meghan
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Sarah Palin [gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Friday, March 23, 2007 12:02 PM Stapleton; Meghan N (GOV); gov.sarah@yahoo.com; Perry; Kristina Y (GOV) Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Talis J Colberg; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Bitney; John W (LAA); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Rutherford; Marty K (DNR); bruceanders888@hotmail.com; Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Patrick S Galvin; Nizich; Michael A (GOV); Clark; Christopher G (GOV) RE: An email I got from Dan Fagan
Subject:
This is the same guy who called these same legisators idiots for not backing murkowski's deal.
I sat across the table from conoco, again, not more than 24hrs ago. Does fagan know how often we've worked w/producers and competitive independents in the whole 3 mos we've been in office?
He still won't admit to who feeds him the bull he eats about us refusing to work w/ producers. He, sitting in such a seat of judgment, would actully have some credibility if his claims could be backed up w/legitimate sources. How refreshing if he could be open and transparent about his true motivation here.
One too many lunches w/his peeps?
Feel free to share w/Rep. Kertulla, et al.
Sarah Palin
To: "'Sarah Palin'"<gov.sarah@yahoo.com>; "'Kris Perry'"<kris_perry@gov.state.ak.us> sent: 3/23/07 7:36 AM.
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From: Patrick Galvin [mailto:patrick_galvin@revenue.state.ak.us] Sent: Friday, March 23, 2007 7:37 AM To: Sharon Leighow; Meghan Stapleton; joe_balash@gov.state.ak.us; j ohn_bitney@gov.state.ak.us
Sent: Friday, March 23, 2007 7:06 AM To: j ohn_bitney@gov.state.ak.us; patrick_galvin@revenue.state.ak.us; tom_irwin@dnr.state.ak.us; marty_rutherford@dnr.state.ak.us
Do you suppose TRex put him up to this??? Ugh.
From: dan fagan [mailto:dan@kfqd.com] Sent: Fri 3/23/2007 5:25 AM Subject:
Legislators, where is your courage? Many of you know Governor Sarah Palin's anti free market Alaska gas line inducement act or A.G.I.A significantly delays the project and is almost certainly a road to litigation. ,
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The governor says she believes in competition, but refuses to recognize the three major producers, Exxon, Bp, and Conoco Philips have already legally, fairly, and legitimately competed for the rights to get our gas to market. They paid millions for the rights and frankly it's worked out well for the state. As a result of the leases the industry has spent more than 50-billion dollars in infrastructure in Alaska and they've pumped more than 70-billion dollars into our state coffers. 70-billion. Our partnership with the industry has also made us the richest state in the nation and given us a thriving economy. And now that prices and lower forty demand make it economically viable to start moving our gas to market, our governor refuses to sit across the table with the gas lease holders and negotiate. Amazing! Legislators, you know this is wrong and yet you lack the courage to say so.
The dog and pony show allowing a couple of the governor's bureaucrats to pick a pipeline company to build the largest construction project in North American history and then demand the producers foot the bill for it is absurd. A.G.I.A. is a classic case of putting the cart before the horse. All under the guise of being tough on big oil. Legislators you know this. Why remain silent? I know the governor is wildly popular. I know going against her will cost you with the public. But what about the future of the state?
Legislators, you know without the three producers there is no deal. No Pipeline. The big three must agree to ship the gas they have lease rights to down the pipeline. They are taking the majority of the risk. Legislators you know this. You know you know this.
Time continues to go by, the price of steal rises, planners who project ten years ahead in the lower forty- eight are forced to look at other options than Alaska for their future gas needs. All this while the oil flowing through the Alyeska pipeline diminishes at a significant rate. Lawmakers what will you do then? When the money runs out.
More than a year has passed since anyone from the state sat across the table from the producers in serious negotiations. February 20th 2006. That's the 3
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day former Governor Frank Murkowski got producers to agree to a contract for fiscal terms. Rejecting Governor Murkowski's deal with the producers may have had merit. But completely cutting off negotiations with the lease holders, is that really were we should be right now? Think about it. Maybe negotiations will reveal the big three unreasonable and we'll have to sue and take the leases back. But let's find out now, not years from now.
Despite the belief of some, our governor is capable of taking a stand. Remember her fully backing, supporting, and endorsing the Port Authority's plan, with no gas, no way of getting gas, no way to ship the gas and no one to buy the gas. Our governor has apparently backed off her enthusiastic support of the Port Authority's go no where scheme. Legislators it is your job to push her into dealing with the producers now. Not caving to them, but at the very least committing to sitting down with them and doing her best to get a deal. You must remind the governor the campaign is over, we know she's not Frank, now get down to the business of being a leader and negotiating a deal for a pipeline in time to offset the decline in oil production !
Refusing to negotiate defies all logic and common sense. It borders on the bizarre. Lawmakers you know this. Many of you have studied this issue and understand what it will take to get our gas to market. Stand up for the people who elected you. Stand up to a popular governor. History will vindicate you. Have some courage!
Dan Fagan
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Meghan Stapleton [meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us] Friday, March 23, 2007 6:05 PM 'Sarah Palin'; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Bitney; John W (GOV) Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Stapleton; Meghan N (GOV) FW: Governor Interview
I forward this only as an FYI, as you can imagine, since Bob may bring this up at a future press conference.
Original Message From: junobob@att.net [mailto:junobob@att.net] Sent: Friday, March 23, 2007 5:58 PM To: Meghan N Stapleton Cc: sharon_leighow@gov.state.ak.us Subject: Re: Governor Interview
Meghan,
We seem to be having a very hard time communicating and you seem to be getting very distorted explanations of my comments and concerns.
As you are aware I've been asking since November for an interview with the governor to learn the fisheries policies she intends to pursue
this term.
also know that Wesley Loy at the Daily News also asked for an interview last 1
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November and I'm pretty sure Intrafish did not ask for one that long ago. Hence, it was surprising to see that the governor gives what Intrafish seemed to suggest was an indepth interview to an out-of-state publication, not to mention one owned by multi-national salmon farm corporations. Not much of an endorsement for an Alaska-first policy.
Next, you seem to have the idea that an interview is an interview is an interview and since I had one interview with her on the subject of the governor's positions on environmental issues that suffices and somehow responds to the policy interview request. I was doing a proper journalist's job, trying to get all sides of a story, when I sought her comments on why her positions on environmental issues has been, and remains, absolutely identical to her predecessor. My expectation is the administration would have complained if I had published my report without seeking a comment on that issue. (And the governor's claim
that the factual record of her identical positions on specific issues with the Murkowski administration is "nonsensical" didn't do much for her credibility either.) The governor is very reclusive when it comes to media contacts. She pops out to deliver sound bites and appears for brief "news conferences" at bill signings and isn't at all responsive to questions at those. The legislative session is past the halfway point and she has not had a single general news conference with a reasonable amount of time for reporters to ask her about pending bills and issues. This is a fascinating contrast to the legislature where all four political caucuses have found weekly news conferences very useful.
To be blunt, the Palin administration's press office is the worst I have known in 17+ sessions and now 5 governors I have covered in Juneau. Your responsiveness is very slow and always truncated. The inefficiency makes both of our jobs more difficult. In my career here and in other states I have never known a press secretary who makes herself so unavailable to the press. I cannot recall the last time I tried your mobile phone number and you actually answered or even
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when the mailbox was not full. Likewise, you have demonstrated a policy refusing to take calls to your office in Anchorage.
of
Clearly this administration's so-called 'transparency' policy does not extend to media relations. At the same time, while it is so difficult for reporters to talk to administration spokespersons you always seem to get your 'canned' news out. The fact that you have not replaced Charles Fedullo after close to a month also seems to indicate responsiveness to the press is a low priority. And in that regard whatever Sharon Leighow is getting paid is not enough because she seems to be doing her utmost to do a proper press secretary's
Lastly, I don't care in the least where you live or spend your time and I have never been told that flying on a plane would endanger you or your coming child. I have been told only that you want to be near your physician in Anchorage. I don't have the vaguest idea when you are due, but if you want to keep bad-mouthing me like that we're going to have some real problems.
You could be much more responsive from anywhere in the state if that was your desire and it is a waste of time and public funds to keep flying Sharon down here for a few days when the governor needs a handler in Juneau. All of these things very clearly raise the question of how much time you spend on the job and I am still waiting for the record of your time at work, now a week later than I was told I would get it. If you want a freedom of information request for it they're quite easy to produce. If your pregnancy requires you to be away from your job for substantial periods of time it would seem to me that an honest administration would acknowledge that fact and take a leave of absence rather than having a press secretary who does a half-assed job while probably overstressing yourself and your baby to boot. The bottom line is that I would like to see a press office that can provide answers the same day or at least within a reasonable amount of time.
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I don't believe that is an unreasonable expectation. I would be happy to discuss these comments with you at any time and still retain the hope that the Palin administration will begin showing some respect for the important work the press corps does.
Sincerely,
Bob Tkacz Correspondent, Fishermen's News Magazine Writer & Publisher, Laws for the SEA Office PH: 907-463-5455 Mobile: 01-907-723-4314 Email: junobob@att.net 416 Harris St., Suite 203 Juneau, AK 99801
Original message From: Meghan N Stapleton <meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us> > > Bob,

>
> I heard that you were upset because we provided an interview to > IntraFish. This is my fault and I am very sorry.
> I specifically waited until after your Sunday interview with the > Governor in February and left plenty of time between the two > interviews because Sharon and I purposefully wanted to give you first > access to the Governor.
> Since you asked the Commissioner and the Governor for interviews and 4
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> spent a half hour with each, it was my understanding that your initial > request had been satisfied. > case. I am sorry to hear that was not the
IntraFish got 15 minutes combined, with the Governor and the
> Commissioner, after they waited as well.
> I recognize that we have arranged the "real" interview now to happen > for you. Thanks for your understanding. And, again, my apologies as
> it was always our intention to give you first "dibs" and I thought > that we had.
> Thanks, > Meg
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From: Sent: To: Subject: Kari Spencer [kari_spencer@gov.state.ak.us] Friday, March 23, 2007 3:36 PM Governor Sarah Palin RE: Other
If she does at all, she uses "Heath," her maiden name.
Original Message From: Governor Sarah Palin [mailto:governor@gov.state.ak.us] Sent: Friday, March 23, 2007 3:00 PM To: 'Kari Spencer' Subject: FW: Other
Does the Governor give out her middle name?
Original Message From: WebMailSgov.state.ak.us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us] Sent: Thursday, March 22, 2007 9:14 PM To: governor@gov.state.ak.us Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Allena Baysinger address: 9503 Antler Way Juneau AK 99801
MESSAGE: Hi Sarah Palin! I saw you at the governor's house in December before Christmas! My School went there and sang songs.I go to Faith Community School.I was wondering what your middle name was? Well i was also wondering if they are going to build the road to skagway?Well please write back!Allena
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From: Sent: To: Kari Spencer [kari_spencer@gov.state.ak.us] Friday, March 23, 2007 3:43 PM Sarah Palin
Subject: Soldier Brevard funeral Hi Governor. They have scheduled the funeral for Staff Sergeant Brevard for Wed. 3/28 at 1:00pm. He was a Dimond High graduate. You are scheduled to be in Juneau in that morning, Alyeska meeting set for 10:00am and Pioneer set for 11:00am; then you travel Jno/Anch at 1:40pm. Do you want to change this schedule to attend the funeral? Lt. Gov. doesn't get back from his trip until night of 3/28. Sorry.
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From: Sent: To: Sarah Palin [gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Saturday, March 24, 2007 9:14 AM marty_rutherford@dnr.state.ak.us; patrick_galvin@revenue.state.ak.us; bruceanders888 @hotmail.com; tom_irwin@dnr.state.ak.us; kris_perry@gov.state.ak.us; john_bitney@gov.state.ak.us; joe_balash@gov.state.ak.us; russ_kelly@gov.state.ak.us; larry_hartig@dec.state.ak.us; meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us; sharonJeighow@gov.state.ak.us; sr_parnell@gov.state.ak.us; kari_spencer@gov.state.ak.us; emil_notti@commerce.state.ak.us; roger_sampson@eed.state.ak.us; talis_colberg@law.state.ak.us; clark_bishop@labor.state.ak.us FW: RE: Governor Interview
Subject:
I am so incredibly proud of everyone on this Alaskan team. Thank you all for everything the work ethic displayed by eveyone is incredible and admirable - and surely unsurpassed by any other admin team.
Hang in there! I'm anxious for the session to wind down (w/no desire for special session but if legislators believe one's warranted for agia approach then we'd conduct it in anch.), and then we will start conducting a chunk of continued administrative work out of southcentral Ak, where it will be easier to all stay connected.
I appreciate everyone's sacrifices made here - especially w/time/travel logistics that are so difficult. It will become more practical and less costly soon!
You, and those working w/you, are an amazing team of true Alaskans w/servants hearts.
Thanks so much, Sarah
Sarah Palin
Original Message Subject: Re: RE: Governor Interview
I would like to echo that! Uchiyama's. there.
I was at dinner last night at Consul
Gov Hickel & Ermalee, and a number of other folks were
Everyone was so proud of this administration and the wonderful And, they specifically mentioned Meg &
job our Governor is doing.
Sharon and the great job they are doing as well.
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Original Message From: Sarah Palin <gov.sarah@yahoo.com> Date: Friday, March 23, 2007 10:52 pm Subject: RE: Governor Interview To: meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us Cc: sharon_leighow@gov.state.ak.us, j ohn_bitney@gov.state.ak.us, kris_perry@gov.state.ak.us
> He is such a piece of work... I've never read a more > unprofessional statement from anyone in media.
>
> You and Sharon are doing an AMAZING job... Do NOT let his > ramblings affect you or change you in the least.
>
> Fyi- he's really going to hit the roof when he gets the message > that come end of legislative session i'm joining YOU, and the > majority of the people of AK, by conducting the state's business > where the people are - where I can access them, and they can > access me. (I'll talk to you & Sharon about this outside of > email.) our gasline team, our commerce and revenue people, and so > many others, are obviously needed in Anchorage once the session > ends... We're going to have to fundamentally change some > perceptions of WHERE the admin needs to conduct its business in > order to stay connected w/the world outside of Juneau.
>
> You guys are working so hard - I can't tell you how much I > appreciate you.
> Sarah Palin
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Sarah Palin [gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Saturday, March 24, 2007 8:56 AM Spencer; Kari L (GOV); Kristina Y Perry; Michael A Tibbies John W Bitney; Michael A Nizich; Sharon W Leighow Constituent work
May I get lists of people whom we are sending 1 Congrats/thank you,etc1 notes... I've had so many questions from constituents re: why X didn't acknowledge someone or some event... Or being asked if I ever received a request - and why perhaps I didn't thank someone ... Especially here in anch this weekend , running into so many people, quite a few additional comments have come my way in this regard . Don't know how previous govs did it, and as mayor I pretty much did it personally - which I could continue if I know we're not duplicating or missing anything.
We've been seeking a better system w/this - I think the solution is to just send me lists of correspondence so i'll know what i'm missing and I can start filling in more gaps. Thank you!
Sarah Palin
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From: Sent: To: Mike Tibbies [mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us] Saturday, March 24, 2007 1:30 PM Sarah Palin.
Subject: RE: security I am definitely watching this one. Remember just after you were sworn in, the Lt. Gov requested trooper protection. We are seeing more increased spending requests from the other end of the hall than reductions. Also, I have requested the time sheets from the Anchorage security detail to review the hours claimed and overtime reported so far this administration. I am working with Nizich and I will have a plan to reduce costs soon. Mike Tibbies
From: Sarah Palin [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Sent: Thursday, March 22, 2007 6:44 AM To: john_bitney@gov.state.ak.us; mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us Subject: security
I appreciated JB's comments yesterday about not losing what we have in the capitol bldg (ie, freedom). If the Lt. Gov's office will be requesting more security (sounded like it from Sean's COS), then perhaps the security detail that presently sits behind the Gov's Office closed doors should move further out in the hallway so he can keep an eye on Sean's office too. (If that's what his COS was basically requesting.) This, at the most, would be acceptable in my state budget. I do not advocate for additional security detail. You guys know how I feel about the need for my own security detail, and until we see additional efficiencies in the Gov's security detail, I'll keep pushing to cut my own. Just FYI - but let me know if you hear any rumblings about requests for increases there and I'll offer to cut mine to provide Sean some.
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From: Sent: To: Subject: annette kreitzer [kreitzer@alaska.com] Sunday, March 25, 2007 9:55 AM Governor Sarah Palin; gov.sarah@yahoo.com; John Bitney; Michael A Tibbies; Rehfeld; Karen J (GOV) PERS TRS and JNU Empire story
Governor; This story ran today in the JNU Empire, and I wanted to be sure you remembered from our conversation when you were signing the transmittal letters, some communities, like Wasilla, will pay more under the new plan, but they were going to pay more anyway.
Our plan has a "hold harmless" provision for FY08 for all of the communities, like Wasilla, that would have paid more in the FY08 fiscal year. Knowing the complaint that this is a hold harmless for one year
and what about FY09, I looked at the difference between FY 07 and 08 increases and have numbers that X intend to offer at the AML discussion tomorrow where the State would pay 75% of the increase in 09 (vs. 100% in 08); 50% in 10 and 25% in 11.
Again, I'm tring to look at this holistically, to get the State and the local governments on a steady path to paying down the unfunded liability - not just looking at a short-term solution, as I believe the House Finance Committee's plan does.
Here is the link to the Juneau Empire story online by Pat Forgey.
ak
http://www.juneauempire.com/stories/032507/loc_20070325025.shtml
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Meghan Stapleton [meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us] Monday, March 26, 2007 1:16 PM 'Sarah Palin'; Tom Irwin'; 'Patrick Gaivin'; 'Marty Rutherford'; 'Michael Tibbies'; 'Joe Balash'; bruce_anders@dnr.state.ak.us meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us; 'Kevin R Banks'
Subject: Anchorage Chamber Presentation Today Just proud to say that Kevin Banks did a fantastic presentation before the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce "Make-It-Monday" forum. He was a last-minute substitute who walked through a condensed AGIA PowerPoint presentation with ease and answered a halfdozen questions from the audience with grace. During this season of March Madness, it's great to be part of this team with such a deep bench. Go Hoyas - and AGIA, Meghan
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From: Sent: To: Sarah Palin [gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Monday, March 26, 2007 1:28 PM Frye; Ivy J (GOV)
Subject: Re: Privileged or P
ask her what she thinks of knik arm crossing. i think KABATA should wise up and realize until they get their "creative" private sector financing in place, there will not be the adamant public support for continuing to throw more money at the crossing - not when the feds are saying it won't be built on their dime. feel her out for what she thinks about it Ivy Frye <ivy J~rye@gov.state.ak.us> wrote:
Governor, I got an email from Privilegtoday, which remind me: KABATA?
Ivy Frye
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From: Sent: To: Subject: My sister. Sarah Palin [gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Monday, March 26, 2007 7:02 PM Frye; Ivy J (GOV) RE: BP Benevolent Giving Board
If not her, then a missionary friend of mine - i'll get her name.
Sarah Palin
Original Message From: "Ivy Frye"<ivy_frye@gov.state.ak.us> To: "'Sarah Palin'"<gov.sarah@yahoo.com> Sent: 3/26/07 3:43 PM Subject: BP Benevolent Giving Board
Rhonda Boyles called today to ask if I had any recommendations for the above mentioned board. They're looking for someone from the Valley to decide
which charitable organizations in the Valley should receive appropriations. She came up with Judith Carmony and Candy Easley. call. Thought I would run it by you first. I haven't returned her
Ivy Frye
(907) 465-3500 office
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Meghan Stapleton [meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us] Monday, March 26, 2007 6:47 PM Bitney; John W (GOV); 'Sarah Palin'; Stapleton; Meghan N (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Balash; Joseph R (GOV) Clark; Christopher G (GOV) RE: Great Reuters article
This is just fantastic... Thanks for forwarding!
Original Message From: "John Bitney" <john_bitney@gov.state.ak.us> To: "'Sarah Palin'" <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>; "meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us" <meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us>; "sharon_leighow@gov.state.ak.us" <sharon_leighow@gov.state.ak.us>; "mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us" <raike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us>; "'Joe Balash'" <joe_balash@gov.state,ak.us> Cc: "'Christopher Clark'" <christopher_clark@gov.state.ak.us> Sent: 3/26/07 6:32 PM Subject: Great Renters article
Alaska gov.'s pipeline bill seen passing--official Mon Mar 26, 2007 8:10 PM GMT
HOUSTON, March 26 (Reuters) - Alaska's state legislature will approve a proposal from Governor Sarah Palin to allow competitive bidding for rights to build a long-envisioned Alaska North Slope natural gas pipeline, a top federal pipeline official predicted on Monday.
"Governor Palin is going to get a bill," Drue Pearce, the federal coordinator for the Alaska pipeline project, told Pipeline Opportunities Conference in Houston.
She added that Governor Palin, who is a Republican, would likely call a special session of the legislature if no bill has been approved by the end of the regular session on May 16.
Legislation to kick-start the project has the support of the people of 1
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Alaska, state legislators, some federal agencies and the White House, Pearce said.
The pipeline, a mega-project proposed long ago by Alaska officials, would provide a method of delivering the North Slope's proven reserves of about 35 trillion cubic feet of natural gas.
The cost of the project, calculated in 2001, was $20 billion.
Plans for the 3,500 mile gas pipeline date back to the early 1970s, before the existing trans-Alaska oil pipeline was built, but the gas project has been stymied for decades by high costs and poor economics.
Palin's plan, which was introduced in March, replaces a failed contract that former Gov. Frank Murkowski proposed with BP Pic <BP.L>, ConocoPhillips <C0P.N> and Exxon Mobil Corp. <X0M.N>. Some thought the contract was too much of a giveaway to the oil giants and it was rejected by lawmakers and the public.
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Subject: Update -I just found an awesome LPN to fill the vacancy on the board. Her name is Aggie Jack. She's from Kotz and is the director of Maniilaq Association and the EMS director for NW Arctic Borough. EMS administrator of the year in 88 and 01 by the state of AK. Endorsed by AK Nurses Assoc. --I talked to Privileg r e ; KABATA -Talked to Privileas I mentioned earlier. I'm meeting w/ Mike in the morning to go over what Comm. Jackson and I have come up w/ for Health Council. After he signs off we'll bring it to you. April is Public Health month so we're thinking the announcement should coincide. -Would also like to get LBC out the door this week before you leave. I'll follow up with you tomorrow re: these boards so I can get them out or make the changes you think need to be made. You're awesome,
Ivy Frye
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Subject: BP Benevolent Giving Board Rhonda Boyles called today to ask if I had any recommendations for the above mentioned board. They're looking for someone from the Valley to decide which charitable organizations in the Valley should receive appropriations. She came up with Judith Carmony and Candy Easley. I haven't returned her call. Thought I would run it by you first.
Ivy Frye
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Sarah Palin [gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Tuesday, March 27, 2007 8:02 AM John W Bitney; Michael A Tibbies; Michael A Nizich; Meghan N Stapleton Sharon W Leighow
Subject: long, bonus
Surely the legislators will give a fair comparison of the Long. Bonus with Hawkers' Sr. Program? I want to believe they'll be fair here. And I believe they'll find that Hawkers' plan will end up costing the state more than our reinstatement of funding the $29 million Long. Bonus until that program phases out. And it will be insulting to seniors who will now be part of a welfare arm of govt. And it will be a further broken promise if those legislators who vehemently disagreed with Murkowski on the cut do not now support our reinstatement. I disagree with Hawker that some statutory change is now necessary to plug the funding back into the Long. Bonus Program. Please correct me if I'm wrong. And even if it did take statutory change, that's what the Legislature is there for and what they're engaged in right now on a variety of issues. Please re-read Mark Fish's email that I forwarded to you as the reminder of my committment to funding the Bonus. Bottom line: after public discussion and legislative debate, it was concluded the program would be phased out. There's no need to argue whether it was fair or not - it was concluded the program would end. The broken promise was over WHEN it was supposed to end. What are you hearing about this via lawmakers, John? Thanks No need to miss a message. Get email on-the-go with Yahoo! Mail for Mobile. Get started.
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Sarah Palin [gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Tuesday, March 27, 2007 1:28 PM Stapleton; Meghan N (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Bitney; John W (GOV); Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Patrick S Galvin; Rutherford; Martha K (DNR) Stapleton; Meghan N (GOV)
Subject: Re: Press Availability Notes
Joe B. will craft a letter for VP Chaney to edit - it shall be supportive of our agia process. (We'll see where Chaney's edits go, ultimately, but at least he took me up on the offer to voice his support of agia anyway.) So what was the overall tone of Huggins, et al? Do the reporters know it's futile for the producers to essentially be revisiting their wishlist from Murkowski's deal? Does Huggins know that? Meghan Stapleton <meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us> wrote:
3 0 - m i n u t e press avail j u s t ended. Would like to m a k e one of you available to Steve Quinn, Bill McAllister and Christina Grande re: the AGIA questions posed. From the press conference, you w o u l d n ' t know what's going on behind t h e scenes. Thanks, meghan
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From: Sent: To: John Bitney [john_bitney@gov.state.ak.us] Tuesday, March 27, 2007 12:23 PM 'Marty Rutherford'; meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us; mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us; 'Joe Balash'; 'Sarah Palin1; sharon_leighow@gov.state.ak.us; patrick_galvin@revenue.state.ak.us; tom_irwin@dnr.state.ak.us 'Christopher Clark'
Cc:
Subject: Senate Majority press comments on AGIA Below are fast & furious notes from the Senate Majority Press Conference. These notes are only regarding discussions on AGIA. Please note Huggins reference to "posturing" and also deferring to Senate Judiciary Committee the discussion on fiscal certainty. These notes are rough and are NOT for distribution...thanks JB Huggins: At best, Mid America will be on the telephone. I know they are in the House on Thursday... but the communication with Mid America has been "lacking for lack of a better term." Huggins: I want the conversations to occur between the producers and the administration in order to reach accord so we have a successful Open Season. ...the potential for an unsuccessful Open Season is a big concern for me and others in my caucus ... I'm not sure AGIA addresses it (Open Season) ... AGIA doesn't address Open Season ... the players are talking to one another and we encourage the administration to be a part of that. Steve Quinn: I keep hearing you talk about unsuccessful. Huggins: Some of this is posturing...yes. Again...encourage the administration to be part of the loop to work this out. McAllister: What about fiscal certainty? Huggins: This is an issue for the Judiciary Committee to review. French: I will be looking at this...and will ask whether it's necessary. I want to talk to economists, compare this with TAPS. We will ask...is it constitutional? We will look to the administration from their advisors on whom they consulted What if you're wrong about constitutionality...what are the consequences? (i.e., is this a deal breaker?) McAllister: the debate about constitutionality is something they don't seem to care about. French: I'm surprised at that stance...ask them [the producers]. I will do my best with the bill that's in front of me rather than look at the world through the producers eyes. I feel there is widespread public opposition (to decades-long fiscal certainty)... Becca: Hearing rumors about repealing stranded gas contract...is the Murkowski contract still out there? French: I don't have thoughts...first I've heard about this. Recognize this could be the attack on unsuccessful applicants Christine: How do you feel about the producers' comments and how is this different than stranded gas act? Huggins: Many issues are the same...there is very little discussion that the public hasn't heard...it's an
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open process. The openness of the process is the main difference. The legislature is talking to pipeline companies...that is something that is also different. This is the full spectrum of potential players Myrl Thompson: Will Resources bring back SB80 - [Wagoner's] corrosion bill? Huggins: There is skewed vision that bill is being killed..this is wrong. Wagoner and I met privately, and he will make modifications that haven't been done yet. Waiting. As soon as he's ready...we'll hear it.
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Sarah Palin [gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Tuesday, March 27, 2007 10:17 PM Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Rutherford; Martha K (DNR); Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Stapleton; Meghan N (GOV); Patrick S Galvin Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: ptthomson
Had I not read the AP wire on Pt Thomson tonight I would not have known that we extended Exxon's time to submit development plans. If I'm asked about it in tomorrow's press availability, I sure don't want to have to answer that I don't know why we extended... I need someone to shed light on this for me before tomorrow's reporters start asking questions.
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Ivy Frye [lvy_Frye@gov.state.ak.us] Tuesday, March 27, 2007 5:26 PM Sarah Palin 'Michael Tibbies'
Subject: IPrivileged or P Governor, Privilege is not interested in serving on Royalty Oil and Gas. I spoke with him this afternoon. He has concerns that the board doesn't function very well. I will begin searching for Privileged or Perso Thanks,
Ivy Frye
8/31/2009
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From: Sent: To: Ivy Frye [lvy_Frye@gov.state.ak.us] Tuesday, March 27, 2007 12:12 PM Sarah Palin
Subject: Board of Fish Talked to Privileg today. I'd like to follow up for a minute in person if you have time between meetings. Thanks,
Ivy Frye
8/31/2009
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From: Sent: To: Ivy Frye [lvy_Frye@gov.state.ak.us] Tuesday, March 27, 2007 7:34 AM Sarah Palin
Subject: Privileged or F
Hi Ivy, Please keep my comments confidential. In my opinion, we have to consider the long range plan for the state and determine if the bridge is needed and how it will be funded. If the federal government is now not interested in appropriating any more funds, then we need to determine whether the two proposals received for financing the bridge make sense. Meaning, if we fund this with private funding and the state must guarantee the repayment, then we need to consider what will be the toll charge necessary to repay the debt, and is that a realistic toll charge that the public will be willing to pay how long until we can expect the bridge to be at a break even. There are toll bridges all over the lower 48. So this is not a "new" thing. What is different is that our population base is much lower and therefore we must look closely at whether the public can back such a project without federal funds. We all know that Anchorage has run out of developable land. It's only a matter of time when it will be imperative that the bridge be built so that Anchorage can grow. The longer we delay the project, the more it will cost and we will end up having some of the same issues that Sara is dealing with now regarding the gas pipeline. Having said all of that, the other issue is timing. Given the Governor's priorities, is this something that she wants championed at this time? If so and Sara wants me to serve, I will absolutely be willing. She knows my talents and giftings. I am willing to serve where she thinks those talents and gifts can be used best. Let her know if she wants to talk to me, or just leave me a secure message, to call my direct number at Privileged j It's my direct number and the voice mail is secure. It also rings to my cell phone if I am not at my desk. All my best,
Privileged or
Ivy Frye
8/26/2009
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From: Sent: To: Mike Tibbies [mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us] Tuesday, March 27, 2007 2:37 PM Sarah Palin
Subject: FW: Gov. Palin US Vice President? FYI From: Gerad Godfrey [mailto:geradg@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, March 27, 2007 5:53 AM To: mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us Subject: Gov. Palin US Vice President?
Mike, FYI, (assuming you didn't know) your boss is making noise and making an impression on the national scene. Michael Medved, a nationally syndicated radio host, yesterday recommended her as a Vice President nominee to go on the Republican Presidential Ticket in order to counter the likely Democratic ticket which will include either a female, African American, or both. He told his audience, of more than 2.5 million listeners, that the Republican Party should seriously consider Sarah Palin who is the Governor of Alaska as she is remarkably dynamic and charismatic. Then he stated one other person the party should consider, a guy in the states who is some congressman (or somebody like that) who happened to be very competent and was American Indian or maybe Hispanic, don't know for sure, I was too busy being impressed with the fact that our Governor had made such an impression on him. I am sure you know who Micheal Medved is but I do not know if you get his show in Juneau. He is a heavy hitter Republican and political pundit who is exceptionally intelligent. He used to guest host for Rush Limbaugh all the time and that led to him getting his own show which is now broadcast on 200 stations nationwide. He is consistently listed as one of the top 20 talk show hosts nationwide and top 10 in the political talk show category. He is a regular columnist for USA Today and occasional op-ed columns in the Wall Street Journal. My point? You have a boss that has not only arrived on the state scene but on the national scene as well and 2.5 million more people know who she is today than knew who she was yesterday. You sure know how to pick a boss Mike. Then again, for all I know, the RNC may have contacted her long ago about this. Good for her, you and Alaska because that kind of exposure can't hurt the state whether anything tangible comes from it or not. You guys are doing a great job. Take care and keep up the good fight. gerad godfrey
8/27/2009
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Sarah Palin [gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Wednesday, March 28, 2007 10:32 PM Meghan N Stapleton Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Bitney; John W (GOV) FW: Great Reuters article
Can we use any of this to our advantage ...like encouraging daily nws or AP to pick it up?
Sarah Palin
Original Message Subject: Great Reuters article
Alaska gov.'s pipeline bill seen passing--official Mon Mar 26, 2 007 8:10 PM GMT
HOUSTON, March 26 (Reuters) - Alaska's state legislature will approve a proposal from Governor Sarah Palin to allow competitive bidding for rights to build a long-envisioned Alaska North Slope natural gas pipeline, a top federal pipeline official predicted on Monday.
"Governor Palin is going to get a bill," Drue Pearce, the federal coordinator for the Alaska pipeline project, told Pipeline Opportunities Conference in Houston.
She added that Governor Palin, who is a Republican, would likely call a special session of the legislature if no bill has been approved by the end of the regular session on May 16.
Legislation to kick-start the project has the support of the people of Alaska, state legislators, some federal agencies and the White House, Pearce said.
The pipeline, a mega-project proposed long ago by Alaska officials, would 1
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provide a method of delivering the North Slope's proven reserves of about 35 trillion cubic feet of natural gas.
The cost of the project, calculated in 2001, was $20 billion.
Plans for the 3,500 mile gas pipeline date back to the early 1970s, before the existing trans-Alaska oil pipeline was built, but the gas project has been stymied for decades by high costs and poor economics.
Palin's plan, which was introduced in March, replaces a failed contract that former Gov. Frank Murkowski proposed with BP Pic <BP.L>, ConocoPhillips <COP.N> and Exxon Mobil Corp. <XOM.N>. Some thought the contract was too much of a giveaway to the oil giants and it was rejected by lawmakers and the public.
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From: Sent: To: Ivy Frye [ivy_frye@gov.state.ak.us] Wednesday, March 28, 2007 3:22 PM Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); 'Sarah Palin'; Stapleton; Meghan N (GOV); Bitney; John W (GOV)
Subject: Post Secondary Education Incase you want to group this together with any of the others... Lydia was appointed to the Alaska Commission on Post Secondary Education effective March 27. She replaces Randy Simmons who resigned last month.
Ivy Frye
11/10/2009
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From: Sent: To: Subject: Sarah Palin [gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Wednesday, March 28, 2007 9:36 PM Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Bitney; John W (GOV); Balash; Joseph R (GOV) FW: Helping put the pieces to together
Confidential pis, from a buddy who for some reason thinks we're not quite there w/legisators ... Don't hold this against this person - let's use it as motivation for more outreach . Thanks!
Sarah Palin
Original Message
Subject: Helping put the pieces to together
Governor - I hope you have a little time to read this email. Please review my remarks with the intent in which it was written: to see YOU succeed and to listen to the nay sayers eat their words!
First and foremost, I'd like to share some serious concerns regarding the progression of AGIA. I hope I don't need to say that I'm 100% on your side. You stated you want to know what is going on so I would feel awful if I didn't share what I know.
There is a lot of rumblings in the legislature that AGIA may not make it due to those who are opposed to the idea and will block its passage. And, recently, we have heard of some that are slipping from being more favorable to less favorable which is not the direction we need. Governor, there are strategies which can and should be implemented now that will improve the chance of success of passing AGIA this session. These strategies definitely require time and dedication from your staff but if they work on it every day, opening communication lines with certain legislators, finding out needs of others, working on compromises with some and getting others up into your office repeatedly if necessary are essential parts of success. Unfortunately, this does not seem to be happening.
My greatest fear is that if it gets started too late there won't be enough time to put all the pieces together. Governor, you have a great team explaining and defending your plan to the committees. It is the element of political strategy and management missing from the project.
It is difficult to write everything out but I know of folks who would be incredible resources and of course I am always willing to share my opinions and strategies with you. The timeline is everything and it just continues to march along. There are many people besides myself who share these concerns and the desire to see your Administration grow and strengthen. 1
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On a separate note -- the ocean ranger bill. I know in the press conference you shared your belief that Alaskan voters are educated and knew what they were voting on. You stated you'd like to see the initative remain intact and be funded. Today in House Judiciary, Rep Ramras introduced an amendment creating a fund to keep the ocean safe. This fund is not in the initative and is from what most can tell a new concept. Ramras shared, off the record, that John Bitney okayed the amendment following your press release. We want be sure you are okay with the change since it will come up for a vote next week. At first glance, I was surprised you approved so that's why we're double checking.
Governor, planned strategies are necessary to get such a large project as AGIA with its many diverse opinions and leaders passed in just one session. A call to action is really imperative. There are real deficiencies Iwith real examples) that will thwart your best intended efforts -- if you have time for a cup of coffee, let's talk very soon!
This is your time!
My best to you and your family always.
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Hartig, Larry [larry_hartig@dec.state.ak.us] Wednesday, March 28, 2007 1:23 PM Sarah Palin; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Nizich; Michael A (GOV); Bitney; John W (GOV) Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Easton; Dan (DEC); Kent; Lynn J T (DEC); Hay; Linda J (DEC)
Subject: RE: ocean rangers Governor, Thank you for the clear message. DEC is preparing to phase in an off-shore Ranger Program this summer. There will, of course, be details to work out, but we will stay rooted in the legal requirements of the initiative. As we progress with our planning, we will be having discussions with the sponsors of the initiative regarding how well our implementation plan matches the intent of the initiative. Thanks, Larry
From: Sarah Palin [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Sent: Wednesday, March 28, 2007 1:01 PM To: Hartig, Larry; mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us; mike_nizich@gov.state.ak.us; john_bitney@gov.state.ak.us Cc: joe_balash@gov.state.ak.us Subject: ocean rangers
FYI - went on record again today strongly supporting the will of the people re: off-shore monitoring of cruise ships (as per direction from cruise ship initiative)... strong off-shore ocean rangers program, not merely on-shore monitoring. thanks! also gave kudos to Carl Gatto re: his efforts w/the issue. I probably ticked off Kyle and a few other legislators, but I sincerely believe we owe it to the public to fulfill its will as voters did approve the ocean rangers program along with the cruise ship tax.
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From: Sent: To: Ivy Frye [ivy_frye@gov.state.ak.us] Wednesday, March 28, 2007 1:26 PM 'Sharon Leighow'; 'Meghan Stapleton'; 'Michael Tibbies'; 'Mike Nizich'; 'Sarah Palin'
Subject: BOF draft press release Delo is a go. P r ' v i l e 9 e w e are waiting on. Mike and Mike want to talk to the governor one more time about Privilegec fThe paragraph about the function of the board is the same one that was in the press release for Larry Edfeldt. Just a heads up incase you don't want it the same word for word. Also, the last paragraph was changed by the governor. She wanted the region the prior board members were from, not the city. One more thing, she mentioned a quote saying all fishermen/gear groups/regions need to work together on this board. You may want to follow up with her on that. The governor is at Willow's basket-ball game for the next hour or so, but should have her cell if things change. Thanks,
Ivy Frye
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From: Sent: To: Ivy Frye [ivy_frye@gov.state.ak.us] Wednesday, March 28, 2007 9:04 AM Stapleton; Meghan N (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); 'Sarah Palin'; Bitney; John W (GOV); Nizich; Michael A (GOV); Clark; Christopher G (GOV)
Subject: Local Boundary Commission Team Palin: Governor Palin appointed Lynn Chrystal of Valdez to the seat restricted to the 3 rd Judicial District (he replaces Bob Hicks from Seward) effective March 27. Attached is Lynn's resume. Of note, he served 4 terms as mayor of Valdez, and six terms as a city councilman. He has worked for the National Weather Service since 1975. Description of LBC: 5 members appointed by the governor: one from each of the four judicial districts and one at-large member. Function: Commissioners act on petitions for incorporation, dissolution, merger, and consolidation of cities and boroughs; acts on annexation of cities and boroughs; acts on detachments from cities and boroughs; and acts on reclassification of cities. Last meeting: The LBC had there last meeting in Delta Junction March 16 and 17. Special Facts: The LBC is one of only five boards with origins in the state constitution. There will be one more appointment to LBC hopefully coming this week. It will be for a vacancy we need to fill from the 4 t h judicial district (Interior). Tony Nakazawa resigned effective April 1. Thanks everybody,
Ivy Frye
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From: Sent: To: Governor Sarah Palin [governor@gov.state.ak.us] Wednesday, March 28, 2007 8:59 AM Frye; Ivy J (GOV)
Subject: FW: Boards_and_Commissions
From: belugacharles@netscape.net [mailto:belugacharles@netscape.net] Sent: Saturday, March 24, 2007 8:39 AM To: governor@gov.state.ak.us Subject: Re: Boards_and_Commissions
Still waiting on an answer or response. Thanks Charles L. Buckley Jr.
Original Message From: governor@gov.state.ak.us To: belugacharles@netscape.net Sent: Tue, 20 Feb 2007 3:40 PM Subject: RE: Boards_and_Commissions Thank you for writing to Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. The concerns, opinions, and/or information you have sent are important and valuable to the Governor. Although she is unable to respond to each and every email herself, your message has been received and is being reviewed by the appropriate staff person in this office who can best address your need, suggestion, or comment. Original Message From: WebMail@qov.state.ak.us [mailto:WebMailqov.state.ak.us] Sent: Tuesday, February 20, 2007 12:02 PM To: governor@qov.state.ak.us Subject: Boards_and_Commissions Web mail from: Mr. Charles buckley jr. address: 700 breakwater circle anchorage AK 99515 MESSAGE: Dear, Governor Palin I've live in Alaska for the past 37years and a veteran of the US Air Force. I'm African American and disillusioned by the fact that your administration did not appoint any African Americans in key positions such as commissioners , deputy commissioners or directors of departments. As a matter of fact the African American directors was let go just recently. I know that there are African Americans in this state that could sucessfully fill these positions. Madam Governor fix this problem soon
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Kari Spencer [kari_spencer@gov.state.ak.us] Wednesday, March 28, 2007 2:41 PM Erika Fagerstrom; Sarah Palin; 'Lynne Smith'; Michael A Tibbies Cayce; Sunny C (GOV)
Subject: NEA Request for Mansion Recpetion on April 13 Today I received a request from NEA (Bill Bjork) to hold a reception in the Governor's honor at the Governor's Mansion on April 13 (Friday). I called Mr. Bjork to let him know that the Governor would not be in Juneau, she's been scheduled for another event for some time, and therefore would not be available to attend this reception (or host it?) whatever the case. Kari.
8/26/2009
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Kari Spencer [kari_spencer@gov.state.ak.us] Wednesday, March 28, 2007 2:41 PM Erika Fagerstrom; Sarah Palin; 'Lynne Smith'; Michael A Tibbies Cayce; Sunny C (GOV)
Subject: NEA Request for Mansion Recpetion on April 13 Today I received a request from NEA (Bill Bjork) to hold a reception in the Governor's honor at the Governor's Mansion on April 13 (Friday). I called Mr. Bjork to let him know that the Governor would not be in Juneau, she's been scheduled for another event for some time, and therefore would not be available to attend this reception (or host it?) whatever the case. Kari.
8/25/2009
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From: Sent: To: Subject: Kari Spencer [kari_spencer@gov.state.ak.us] Wednesday, March 28, 2007 2:00 PM Sarah Palin RE: Arizona
Yes !
Original Message From: Sarah Palin [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Sent: Wednesday, March 28, 2007 1:58 PM To: kari_spencer@gov.state.ak.us Subject: Arizona
Will the hunt institute pay 2 hotel days extra?
Sarah Palin
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From: Sent: To: Subject: Kari Spencer [kari_spencer@gov.state.ak.us] Wednesday, March 28, 2007 2:00 PM Sarah Palin RE: Arizona
Yes!
Original Message From: Sarah Palin [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Sent: Wednesday, March 28, 2007 1:58 PM To: kari_spencer@gov.state.ak.us Subject: Arizona
Will the hunt institute pay 2 hotel days extra?
Sarah Palin
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From: Sent: To: Ivy Frye [lvy_Frye@gov.state.ak.us] Wednesday, March 28, 2007 11:25 AM Mike Nizich; Sarah Palin; 'Michael Tibbies'
Subject: FW: Howard Delo resume
From: Howard Delo [mailto:hodelo@mtaonline.net] Sent: Wednesday, March 28, 2007 11:18 AM To: Ivy Frye Subject: the requested resume This was written for use with the ABE/GED program and the private, non-profit company I work part-time for here in the valley. If you want to delete the objective which speaks to that point, feel free. Thanks, Howard
8/26/2009
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From: Sent: To: Ivy Frye [lvy_Frye@gov.state.ak.us] Wednesday, March 28, 2007 9:26 AM Sarah Palin
Subject: RE: Local Boundary Commission He's interested. He said he would call me back today. I didn't want to announce it in the last email incase any changes occur.
From: Sarah Palin [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Sent: Wednesday, March 28, 2007 9:18 AM To: Ivy Frye Subject: Re: Local Boundary Commission what ^ P r i v i l e g e d o i s a y a b o u t it? Ivy Frye <ivyJ~rye@gov.state.ak.us> Team Palin: wrote:
Governor Palin appointed Lynn Chrystal of Valdez to the seat restricted to the 3 rd Judicial District (he replaces Bob Hicks from Seward) effective March 27. Attached is Lynn's resume. Of note, he served 4 terms as mayor of Valdez, and six terms as a city councilman. He has worked for the National Weather Service since 1975. Description of LBC: 5 members appointed by the governor, one from each of the four judicial districts and one atlarge member. Function: Commissioners act on petitions for incorporation, dissolution, merger, and consolidation of cities and boroughs; acts on annexation of cities and boroughs; acts on detachments from cities and boroughs; and acts on reclassification of cities. Last meeting: The LBC had there last meeting in Delta Junction March 16 and 17. Special Facts: The LBC is one of only five boards with origins in the state constitution. There will be one more appointment to LBC hopefully coming this week. It will be for a vacancy we need to fill from the 4 th judicial district (Interior). Tony Nakazawa resigned effective April 1. Thanks everybody, I v y Frye Director of Boards and Commissions Office of Governor Sarah Palin (907) 465-3500 office (907) 465-8110 fax
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Joe Balash [Joe_Balash@gov.state.ak.us] Wednesday, March 28, 2007 9:26 AM Spencer; Kari L (GOV); 'govpalin@gov.state.ak.us' Mason; Janice L (GOV); 'martha_fischbach@gov.state.ak.us'
Subject: today's meeting...
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: 3/28/07 TELEPHONE: 907-465-4022
SUBJECT: Briefing paper regarding Alyeska meeting 3/28/07 The Alyeska Pipeline Service Company was established in 1970 and charged with designing, constructing, operating, and maintaining the Trans Alaska Pipeline System, commonly called TAPS. The consortium of companies that own TAPS today includes: BP Pipelines (Alaska) Inc. 46.93 % Conoco Phillips Transportation Alaska, Inc. 28.29% ExxonMobil Pipeline Company 20.34% Unocal Pipeline Company 1.36% Koch Alaska Pipeline Company, LLC 3.08% Headquartered in Anchorage, the company maintains operations in Fairbanks and Valdez and employs almost 900 people statewide, with 1000 more employed by independent contractors working for the company. They will be eager to provide you an introduction to how Alyeska operates and where things stand with regard to their strategic reconfiguration project which began in 2001. The program goal is to position TAPS for more efficient operation while maintaining or enhancing safety, operational integrity and environmental performance. In 2006, a decision was made to focus on converting one station at a time. Pump Station 9 near Delta Junction was selected as the first station to upgrade. It will be followed by Pump Station 3, Pump Station 4 and Pump Station 1. Attending the meeting will be Kevin Hostler, President & CEO. He is the ninth executive to lead Alyeska since the company was established. Prior to joining Alyeska, he served as the Senior Vice President for BP's global human resource organization. He has had a diverse 29-year career in the Oil and Gas Industry, including 26 years with BP. He has had leadership assignments in the United States, England, Scotland, and Columbia.
cc:
Mike Tibbies, Chief of Staff
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From: Sent: To: John Bitney [john_bitney@gov.state.ak.us] Thursday, March 29, 2007 11:04 AM 'Sarah Palin'; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Stapleton; Meghan N (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Spencer; Kari L (GOV); Rehfeld; Karen J (GOV); Clark; Christopher G (GOV); Rutherford; Marty K (DNR); Patrick S Galvin; Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
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From: Sent: To: Subject: Mike Tibbies [mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us] Thursday, March 29, 2007 10:35 PM Sarah Palin Phone message
I just listened to your voice message from last night. earlier.
I am not sure why I did not see it
Anyway, I was in the hallway when Ramras was talking to Bitney. Jay explained his idea of using some of the ocean ranger money to clean up beaches and the ocean. His view is that it would be very consistent with the intent of the people in the vote. John did indicate any support while I was there. Jay requested we at least read his material and talk to you. We did agree to that and I noticed that Jay left some paper for me to read today. I have not had a chance to read them.
Mike
Original Message From: "Sarah Palin" <gov.sarah@yahoo,com> To: meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us; kari_spencer@gov.state.ak.us; "Kristina Y Perry" <kris_perry@gov.state,ak.us> Sent: 3/29/07 9:19 AM Subject: volunteer speech
Kari - pis check May 4 (I think the caller just said that date) for a volunteer dinner that I've been invited to in Wasilla - a Correspondence School event where I was invited to speak - the gal (Janis Bishop 373-3570, 745- 5461) called my house this morning b/c she heard X was in town - said she's tried to get confirmation from our offices that I would or would not be able to speak at their dinner - told her I didn't know what sched. was that day, said someone would get back with her soon. (I haven't heard of this request)
Kris - I'm trying to get into town - can leave as soon as this phone stops ringing and a few more emails get sent. Then to funeral - if it goes long then I'll be late for diversity meeting, but tell them the funeral was my priority.
Meg - would you find out what the ballot language was the past two times voters said NO to airborne wolf hunts? Did it apply to fish and game managers - or just hunters? My son said he saw some ad that claims I broke promise to "do will of people" with my pred. control stance b/c voters already said NO to the practice.
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From: Sent: To: Subject: Governor Sarah Palin [governor@gov.state.ak.us] Thursday, March 29, 2007 2:18 PM amm.knobbe@matsuk12.us RE: Education
Original Message From: WebMail@gov.state.ak.us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Tuesday, March 27, 2007 9:20 AM To: governor@gov.state.ak.us Subject: Education Web mail from: Ms. Ann Knobbe address: 110 W. Caribou Ave Palmer AK 99645
MESSAGE: I am the school nurse at Willow Elementary School, Willow, AK. Todd Palin to speak at our health fair on April 20th in the afternoon. experiences in This is an invite to MR.
We would love to hear about his
the Iron Dog Race, including the importance of snowmachine safety and settting personal goals. I have spoken to the Gov's office in Mat Su, but have not heard back. We would love to have Mr. Palin as part of our health and seafey day. Knobbe, RN Thank you, Ann
amm.knobbe@matsukl2.us
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Importance: Meghan Stapleton [meghan stapleton@gov.state.ak.us] Friday, March 30, 2007 7:09PM 'Sarah Palin" 'Michael A Tibbies'; 'Joe Balash'; 'Sharon Leighow'; meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us; 'Kris Perry'; 'Tom Irwin' NOME NUGGET HEADS-UP! High
Governor,
Tomorrow you have an interview with the Nome Nugget and KNOM, as we discussed yesterday.
Diana (pronounced Dee-anna) Haecker with the Nugget wants to really focus on one topic for the interview - the Rock Creek mine. A briefing paper on Rock Creek is attached.
Essentially, Diana says that the state didn't listen to the residents and they have many worries. She'd like to have trust and faith in the state and be able to communicate that trust and faith to Nome's area residents that this Governor will listen and ensure that her departments will listen to concerns. She is a traditional village journalist in that of course there is a passion and a side to every story that swing toward the villagers.
I believe that while the details of the mine may be asked, your responses simply need to convey your passion for listening to the state's people and making the best decisions that you can based on the best interests of the state and its people. You campaigned on openness and transparency and want the people of Alaska to participate in the process so that their voices are heard. This is the first step and you'd like to listen and will listen during your term in office.
Dan Saddler prepared the briefing paper along with others listed at the bottom. They are each available to talk to you about the topic. You may also want to talk to Commissioner Irwin to just get his views - he is unaware of 1
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the focus of this interview at this point in time. (I am cc:ing him so that he is aware.)
In terms of whether the state listened, Dan Saddler says that the Privileged or P<
. corps didn't have to do
EIS - did an abbreviated version so not as much public stuff was required. (Keep in mind, Diana says that the last time they saw a Governor in Nome, Murkowski yelled at a resident and said that if "you don't like my decisions, run for office!" Diana has a picture of Murkowski yelling at the resident - the wounds are still raw.)
With this mining company, I'm told there are Privileged or Personal Material Redaj
Privileged or Per:
However, Joe Balash says that the CEO and President of Nova is He is an
Rick Van Neuwenhuyse--a graduate of West High in Anchorage. Alaskan, even though he lives in Vancouver now.
The manager at the mine was
trained by Commissioner Tom Irwin at Ft. Knox in Fairbanks.
Additionally, Joe wanted to point out that the mine will employ roughly 135 people. The best antidote to alcohol/drug abuse (which leads to neglect/abuse of children) is a good job. Perhaps you'd like to say
something along the lines of "the best social welfare program is a good job." Jobs at the mine are well-paying and Nova has invested time and These
resources in local training to make sure they have a local workforce.
people are going to be able to work a full shift and go home to their own beds and families.
The concerns for the villagers revolves around - what if... what if the salmon are impacted.. what if the dust is constant. We need to show that we'll be there to listen.
The interview is at 3:30pm - as your schedule shows.
I will provide a final briefing book for you at the airport tomorrow. 2
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Thanks, Meg
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From: Sent: To: Subject: Governor Sarah Palin [governor@gov.state.ak.us] Friday, March 30, 2007 2:44 PM fishingjobs@aol.com RE: Boards and Commissions
Original Message From: WebMail@gov.state.ak.us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us] Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2007 5:21 PM To: governor@gov.state.ak.us Subject: Boards_and_Commissions Web mail from: Ms. Victoria Raustein address: POB 574 King Salmon AK 99613
MESSAGE: Gov. Palin: I am making a last minute appeal for you to choose Mr. Webster, set net permit and Board of Fish candidate from King Salmon, as your appointee for the Board of Fish. I have found Mr. Webster to be fair minded, even when you do not agree with him, open to suggestion and some one who supports the resource of salmon fishing in the state. He understands the multiply sides needed to serve well and contribute to the overall welfare of our resource, throughout the state. He does not take a "one gear type" stand on issues, as I have observed him in committee meetings at the Board of Fish. He is well rounded in the concerns of those who rely on fishing but do not fish. He is well acquainted 1
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with borough and state government workings. I believe you could not do better to pick this independent but opened minded man for the Board of Fish and do much to assist the 'east side' of Bristol Bay feel that they can contribute to the overall well being of our salmon fishing resource!
Thank you for your time and service, Victoria Raustein Permit Holder - Bristol Bay
fishingj obs@aol.com
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From: Sent: To: Subject: Sarah Palin [gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Friday, March 30, 2007 6:19 AM Lloyd; Denby S (DFG) RE: North Pacific Council Visit
Thanks Denby. Enjoy today!
Sarah Palin
Original Message From: "Denby Lloyd"<denby_lloyd@fishgame.state.ak.us> To: "'Sarah Palin1"<gov.sarah@yahoo.com> Sent: 3/30/07 4:53 AM Subject: North Pacific Council Visit
Governor:
Thank you for stopping by the North Pacific Council meeting yesterday. was good to see you; it was good for you to be seen. own best ambassador.
It
You are indeed your
Take care, DL.
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Denby S. Lloyd
Commissioner
Alaska Department of Fish and Game
P.O. Box 115526
Juneau, AK 99811-5526
907-465-4719
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From: Sent: To: Subject: Sarah Palin [gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Friday, March 30, 2007 5:29 AM Meghan N Stapleton; Spencer; Kari L (GOV); Kristina Y Perry; Frye; Ivy J (GOV); Michael A Tibbies Whs basketball
Nsp says today that "Word is the gov will be honoring the WHS basketball teams... " so we'll have to think of something to do - pis let me know if anyone has a great idea here. Thanks!
Sarah Palin
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From: Sent: To: Kari Spencer [kari_spencer@gov.state.ak.us] Friday, March 30, 2007 5:16 PM 'Kristina Y Perry'; gov.sarah@yahoo.com; Todd Palin; Gary R Wheeler; Cooper; George F (DPS); John S Stephenson; Tom Irwin; Tina Bosela'; 'Sharon Busch'; 'Andy Mills'; 'Joe Balash'; 'Martha Fischbach'
Subject: Gov Palin DNR Com Tom Irwin-visit to Brw on Apr 2 2007-Draft ltinerary-03 29 07 Attached is the schedule for Barrow from the North Slope Borough's office. They have put together a terrific schedule and briefing paper. Kari.
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From: Sent: To: Denby Lloyd [denby_lloyd@fishgame.state.ak.us] Friday, March 30, 2007 5:54 AM 'Sarah Palin'
Subject: North Pacific Council Visit
Governor: Thank you for stopping by the North Pacific Council meeting yesterday. It was good to see you; it was good for you to be seen. You are indeed your own best ambassador. Take care, DL.
Denby S. Lloyd . Commissioner Alaska Department of Fish and Game P.O. Box 115526 Juneau, AK 99811-5526 907-465-4719
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From: Sent: To: Subject: Ivy Frye [lvy_Frye@gov.state.ak.us] Friday, March 30, 2007 7:51 AM Sarah Palin RE: Whs basketball
Show up to their assembly to present them with an award/proclamation from the governor? Host a private dinner for them (with an entourage their for you, of course)at Evangelo's or something like that? Place a congratulatory message in the Frontiersman?
Original Message From: Sarah Palin [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Sent: Friday, March 30, 2007 5:29 AM To: meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us; kari_spencer@gov.state.ak.us; kris_perry@gov.state.ak.us; ivy_frye@gov.state.ak.us; mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us Subject: Whs basketball
Nsp says today that "Word is the gov will be honoring the WHS basketball teams... " so we'll have to think of something to do - pis let me know if anyone has a great idea here. Thanks!
Sarah Palin
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From: Sent: To: Ivy Frye [lvy_Frye@gov.state.ak.us] Friday, March 30, 2007 8:02 AM Sarah Palin; 'Michael Tibbies'; Mike Nizich; Sharon Leighow; Meghan Stapleton
Subject: Rupe Andrews Rupe stepped down from the Board of Fish b/c of his cancer. Governor Palin filled his vacancy with Larry Edfelt on March 8.
Pioneer biologist left legacy in Alaska resource management

Rupe Andrews dies at 77 after a lifetime of work for environment Longtime Juneau resident and pioneering Alaska fisheries biologist Rupe Andrews, 77, died at home Wednesday due to complications from colon cancer. "He was just an old-time Alaskan that loved Alaska and the spirit that was in this state," said his son, Brian Andrews. Rupe Andrews stepped down from the Alaska Board of Fisheries on March 1. Born Sept. 18,1929, in New Haven, Conn., he moved to Alaska in 1959 and became one of the first biologists in the sport fish division of the newly formed Alaska Department of Fish and Game. Before retiring in 1982, he spent 13 years as director of the division. Bob Thorstenson, president of the United Fishermen of Alaska, said Andrews had a balanced perspective when it came to resource management and always kept in mind the needs of all user groups. "He was one of the stalwarts of the Alaska Department of Fish and Game for decades," Thorstenson said. "He was a part of the team that brought 20th century and 21st century fish and wildlife management to the pinnacle of success in Alaska." He called Andrews one of the finest men ever to work on state resource issues. "He thought first and foremost for the people and the resources of Alaska," Thorstenson said. "He was just an absolute class act, and we are just heartbroken and saddened that we weren't able to spend more time with him." He lived for public service, said daughter-in-law Joyce Andrews. "Alaska was just such a huge part of who he was," she said. "He was part of Alaska, but Alaska was part of him." In addition to the Board of Fisheries, Andrews also served on the Alaska Board of Forestry, the Alaska Trails and Recreation Commission, and spent eight years on the public advisory group to the Exxon Valdez Board of Trustees. He also spent nearly a decade as a field representative for the National Rifle Association for Alaska. Andrews also was a board member of Cancer Connection at the time of his death. The organization is sponsoring a Men's Health Forum on colon cancer Wednesday, at Centennial Hall. "He fought to the end, and he was a true champion of commercial and sport and subsistence fishing and guided fishing and hunting," Thorstenson said.
Ivy Frye
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From: Sent: To: Denby Lloyd [denby_lloyd@fishgame.state.ak.us] Friday, March 30, 2007 5:54 AM 'Sarah Palin'
Subject: North Pacific Council Visit
Governor: Thank you for stopping by the North Pacific Council meeting yesterday. It was good to see you; it was good for you to be seen. You are indeed your own best ambassador. Take care, DL.
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Unknown From: Sent: To: Cc: Kari Spencer [kari_spencer@gov.state.ak.us] Saturday, March 31, 2007 4:37 PM Sarah Palin meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us; Cooper; George F (DPS); John S Stephenson; Gary R Wheeler; 'Sharon Busch'
Subject: RE: today's sched Andy Mills' flight just got cancelled (I'm at the office, and he's here), so he's trying to get to Barrow, he'll miss Bethel bad day! Kari Spencer Governor's Scheduler 907-465-3986 phone; 907-465-3889 fax From: Sarah Palin [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Sent: Saturday, March 31, 2007 4:17 PM To: kari_spencer@gov.state.ak.us Subject: today's sched
pis note for today's sched (Sat.) i met up with Meg at airport to go over talking points, speeches, meeting and interview agenda items for this weekend's trip: Nome, Bethel, Fairbanks, Barrow, Anch., Wasilla, Juneau (in no particular order!). we're still waiting on plane parts and will be very late for the inaugural ball tonightthanks Kari, SP
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Unknown From: Sent: To: Kari Spencer [kari_spencer@gov.state.ak. us] Saturday, March 31, 2007 4:33 PM Sarah Palin
Subject: RE: today's sched Oh no! I'm so sorry to hear about the trouble! I hope you get there asap! Kari. Kari Spencer Governor's Scheduler 907-465-3986 phone; 907-465-3889 fax From: Sarah Palin [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com] Sent: Saturday, March 31, 2007 4:17 PM To: kari_spencer@gov.state.ak.us Subject: today's sched
pis note for today's sched (Sat.) i met up with Meg at airport to go over talking points, speeches, meeting and interview agenda items for this weekend's trip: Nome, Bethel, Fairbanks, Barrow, Anch., Wasilla, Juneau (in no particular order!). we're still waiting on plane parts and will be very late for the inaugural ball tonight... thanks Kari, SP
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Bullets for press discussion on meetings w/organization on gas pipeline

Alaska Gold is an old-time Nome gold The state and The

company and is the largest private landowner in the area.

At this juncture the project was just beginning

to be constructed and I am unaware of the size of the current workforce.

you intend to intervene in the litigation, on behalf of the mine.

Subject: Re: Potential meeting with AK Interstate Gas

Governor Sarah Palin wrote:

Governor Sarah Palin wrote:

>Web mail from: Mr. Nancy

>address: PO Box 1234 Chickaloon AK 99674

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>Clark to the ANGDA Board? Now I'm even more concerned...

Subject: Re: Fwd: FW: Bloomberg News

Happy New Years, Marty

Subject: Re: FW: McNeil story add

Alaskan appointed to fishery council

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Alaskan appointed to fishery council

Alaskan appointed to fishery council

Alaskan appointed to fishery council

Subject: Cabinet Contacts

Subject: Re: Wolstad

RAILROAD CORPORATION X RAILROAD CORPORATION X RAILROAD CORPORATION X RAILROAD CORPORATION X

Sedwick Sheffield Sullivan Valinske

Deborah William (Bill) J. George Gerald D. The Honorable

SHEWIL1 088 SULGEO 088 VALGER 088

Karen Essary Data Systems Specialist Alaska Office of the Governor

Subject: Railroad Article

Privileged or Personal Material Redacted

Few Residents Rattled by Use of Herbicides Along Railroad

Subject: Railroad Article

Privileged or Personal Material Redacted

Few Residents Rattled by Use of Herbicides Along Railroad

Subject: RE: same sex

Thanks JB! John Bitney <john_bitney@gov.state.ak.us> wrote:

Good morning boss...welcome back. Priviieged or Personal Material Redacted

Subject: Re: FW: Phone Call

Ivy Frye <ivyJ~tye@gov.state.ak.us> wrote:

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F i n d sales, c o u p o n s , a n d f r e e shipping, all i n o n e p l a c e ! M S N S h o p p i n g Sales & D e a l s

Subject: FW: Volunteer list Here's the list.

Just talked to Mike.

He called Sheffield earlier today.

If it is Sunday, again, that being said, has anyone called Sheffield?

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Privileged or Personal Material Redacted

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Subject: Legislative Confirmation

Subject: Re: Legislative Confirmation

Subject: typo Sorry for the typo in the last memo...

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I have this on file if either of you need to see it.

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Ivy Frye <ivy J~rye@gov.state.ah.us> wrote:

Subject: Re: Inaccessible re: gasline?

Marty Rutherford <marty_rutherford@dnr.state.ah.us> wrote:

what board? Ivy Frye <ivyJ~rye@gov.state.ak.us> wrote:

Subject: Re: Commissioner Sampson announced.

Glen Biegel <gbiegel@ak.net> wrote: