Contributed by Iris West
Edna DeVries is a leader you can trust! She works to protect the rights of her constituents, the area of Greater Palmer and Alaska as a whole, to bring about positive change for the issues We the People are concerned about. And, works to impact the legislative process of Alaska and bring together the Republican Party to focus on what is important, because, she cares!
You've already started to see the cards, the signs, the social media posts and emails, and hear the knocks on the door, and her words and message begin to spread through the airwaves and conversations.
Edna DeVries - Republican candidate for Alaska State House (District 11). She is conservative by very definition and her character defines integrity. Yes, she is well-known as the Mayor of Palmer, but, who is she really? What does she stand for? Can you count on her to bring your voice to Juneau? The short answer is, “Yes!”
Edna DeVries is a long-time Alaskan, supporting traditional Republican values like many candidates this season. So, what makes her stand out? What makes her different? What does she offer to earn your vote? Why is she the best choice, the right person to speak on your behalf?
We the People need someone capable. We need someone who listens to the needs and concerns of the community and knows how to bring about the changes that are in the best interest of Alaska and District 11.
Edna is experienced, authoritative, knowledgeable, competent, trustworthy, ethical, dependable, accessible, straightforward and most importantly, she cares about you! She will take her pro-active, no-nonsense leadership and fight to protect those she serves.
Edna knows how to get things done. Her accomplishments include her current role as the Mayor of Palmer and the Alaska Job Corps Center Accounting Instructor. She is a leader in her church. She is a former state senator, Mat-Su Borough mayor and Assembly member. She has served on the Palmer Council and was chairman of the Planning and Zoning Committee. She is a former member and vice chair of the Alaska Commission of Aging, and former member and chairman of the Human Rights Commission. She was also a real estate broker for over 25 years and owned four small businesses.
Edna DeVries is:
Pro-Life, Pro-Gun, Pro-Family, Pro-PFD and she is in full support of repealing SB91. We need safe communities and must stop the catch and release of criminals back onto our streets. She will also work to lower spending and limit the growth of government overreach.
Send your voice to Juneau by voting Edna DeVries to State House (District 11) on August 21, 2018.