Elect Sheena Fort to District 7

Elect Sheena Fort to District 7; Ron Bernier, Missing-in-Action as a MSB Assemblyman

Contributed by Patti Fisher

Mat-Su Borough Assembly District 7 has had some very capable representatives in the past: Vern Halter, Randall Kowalke, Tam Boeve, Betty Vehrs, Tom Kluberton. They all worked to connect with the community and learn our concerns. It is difficult to equate that quality to our current representative, Ron Bernier. Mr. Bernier has been Missing-In-Action in representing the people of District 7 during his entire term.

Mr. Bernier has not deemed it important to attend community meetings in District 7. He attended only a small fraction of the numerous meetings of the Meadow Lakes Community Council during his three-year term. If the Council wants to know what is going on at the Borough, they have to seek other sources of information.

He does not promote the needs of the district, failing miserably in ensuring that our roads are upgraded and improved in a timely fashion. Major Road Projects, seven to my count, have been delayed given his lack of interest and support. He does not engage with the Road Board and then carries concerns to the Borough staff. These are public safety issues, and Bernier failed to act to ensure that these problems were addressed. He acted unethically when he voted to extend the term of Assembly Members from three years to four years. The decision was thus made by the politicians who benefit from the change rather than moving the action to the ballot for public decision.

We need to retire Mr. Bernier in November and elect Sheena Fort, who will not be M-I-A.  Sheena Fort recognizes the frustration that District 7 has faced with a disengaged representative, and will work hard to listen and be involved. She serves on the Caswell Road Board, the Upper Susitna Community Council, Upper Susitna Seniors, and Sunshine Transit Board. She is a member of the Upper Susitna Shooters Association, and proudly believes in our Second Amendment Rights.

Please say goodbye to Mr. Bernier and Vote for Sheena!