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With the U.S. Census largely complete, it’s time now for the Alaska Redistricting Board to redraw house and senate districts, boundaries that will be in use for the next decade.
Peter Torkelson is the executive director of the Redistricting Board. He gave an introduction to the process to the Homer City Council this week.
“You know, redistricting is a messy process. There s usually litigation involved and why do it? Well, the reason we do it is because the U S and Alaska constitutions. Require that to the degree possible, we have one person, one vote. So if people move out of a district, then your vote would have more impact and more people move to your district, then your vote would be diluted,” Torkelson said. “So every 10 years we have to draw new lines to make up for the fact that people move in and out of Alaska a lot.”
ANCHORAGE – Monday the Alaska Redistricting Board announced the hiring of Peter Torkelson as Executive Director and TJ Presley as Deputy Director. “The Board and I are excited to welcome these two experienced Alaskans to the redistricting effort. The task before the board will require tireless hard work, a commitment to exacting standards of technical […]
Movers and Shakers for Dec. 27
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Alaska Industrial Hardware, a Bering Straits Native Corp. subsidiary, announced the hire of
Thuy Vo to the position of controller and the promotions of
Tim Larson and
Josh Sieler. Vo has more than 18 years of accounting experience with a boutique public accounting firm that specializes in Alaska Native village corporations, tribal councils and small businesses all over Alaska. A recipient of the University of Alaska Scholar’s award, Vo graduated from the University of Alaska Anchorage with a bachelor of business administration degree in accounting. Larson has been promoted to director of Sales for the outside and inside sales operations of AIH and General Hardware Distributors. Larson has been with the company for nine years in outside sales focusing on key accounts and helping to grow new product lines. Prior to joining AIH, Larson worked in production at Anchorage Sand &Gravel. Larson graduated from UAA in 2001 with a bachelor�
Alaska Redistricting Board Retains Key Staff
ANCHORAGE – Monday the Alaska Redistricting Board announced the hiring of Peter Torkelson as Executive Director and TJ Presley as Deputy Director.
“The Board and I are excited to welcome these two experienced Alaskans to the redistricting effort. The task before the board will require tireless hard work, a commitment to exacting standards of technical excellence and the ability to engage the public. Peter and TJ have impressive skills which will be essential to a successful redistricting process and plan.” said John Binkley, Chair of the Alaska Redistricting Board.
“We couldn’t be happier that Peter and TJ agreed to leave their current pursuits and tackle one of the toughest jobs Alaska public policy has to offer,” said Board Member Nicole Borromeo. “The board is committed to a transparent and equitable process. Both Peter and TJ will be essential in providing that for all Alaskans.”