Press Release: Rep. Wilson Hires Southeast Locals for Capitol Staff - Sitka, Wrangell, Petersburg Residents Working for District 2

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Session:
State Capitol, Room 409
Juneau, AK 99801-1182
Toll Free: (800) 686-3824
Phone: (907) 465-3824
Fax: (907) 465-3175

Interim:
PO Box 109
Wrangell, AK 99929
Toll Free: (800) 686-3824
Phone: (907) 874-3088
Fax: (907) 874-3055

Petersburg Phone: (907) 772-3829
Sitka Phone: (907) 747-4665

For Immediate Release: January 17, 2001

Contact: Representative Peggy Wilson at (907) 465-3824

(JUNEAU) -- Working to ensure the best possible communications with constituents throughout Southeast Alaska, Rep. Peggy Wilson (R-Wrangell) announced today she has hired residents of Sitka, Petersburg and Wrangell to serve on her legislative office staff at the Capitol in Juneau.

"It is my pleasure to represent three vital distinct Southeast Alaska communities," said Wilson, who took the oath of office as representative for District 2 on Jan. 8, 2001. "I want to keep my door wide open for communication from all my constituents. That's why I'm pleased to have staffers from Sitka, Petersburg and Wrangell working for their neighbors in their own home towns, as well as in the Capitol."

Rory Schneeberger of Sitka, an adjunct art professor at University of Alaska - Southeast with legislative experience, will serve as Wilson's chief of staff, with responsibilities for overseeing her legislative program and managing her office.
Cindy Berger Martin of Wrangell, a former teacher with experience in nonprofit administration, will work as Wilson's legislative aide for the Health, Education and Social Services Committee.
Jean Ellis of Petersburg, who has served on the Petersburg school and hospital boards, will work as Wilson's legislative aide for the House Fisheries Committee and the Transportation Committee.

"I welcome residents of Sitka, Wrangell and Petersburg to contact me at any time, on any issue," said Wilson, who also plans to keep district offices open full time in Sitka, and part time in Wrangell and Petersburg. "Together with Rory, Cindy and Jean, I'll do my best to find answers to your questions and to make sure your voice is heard in Juneau."

Recognizing the importance of fishing to Southeast Alaskans, Wilson is co-chair of the Special Committee on Fisheries. She will also serve as vice-chair of the Health, Education and Social Services Committee, and as a member of the State Affairs, Transportation and the Special Committee on Education.

Constituents may contact Wilson by phone at (800) 686-3824 or (907) 465-3824; by fax at (907) 465-3175; by mail at Rep. Peggy Wilson, State Capitol, Juneau, AK 99801-1182; by email at Representative_Peggy_Wilson@legis.state.ak.us or on the Web at http://www.akrepublicans.org/pastlegs/22ndleg/wilson.shtml To send Public Opinion Messages, call the Legislative Information Offices in Sitka at 747-6276; in Petersburg at 772-3741; or in Wrangell at 874-3013.

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