A Clear Comparison!

Tax Policy

Donald Handeland

Opposes new taxes that shift the burden onto families and homeowners. Believes Eagle River and Chugiak should not be targeted with higher taxes to subsidize other parts of the city.

Opponent

Supports creating a sales tax and has proposed exempting “medium homes” from property tax, while “only taxing higher valued homes.” Eagle River and Chugiak have many of the higher home values in the municipality; families here would still be paying property taxes while also paying the new sales tax.

Leadership Alignment

Donald Handeland

Supported and aligned with Conservative members of the Assembly and candidates looking to change assembly leadership

Opponent

Hired an Anchorage firm that has worked on campaigns for 8 of 9 liberal Assembly members. These include Chris Constant, Felix Rivera, and Suzanne LaFrance.

Local Support

Donald Handeland

Endorsed by the District's current Assembly members and 7 former members. More.

Opponent

Uses Anchorage firm described as “progressive,” featured in Politico "How to Turn a Red State Purple"

Assembly Meetings

Donald Handeland

"Every Assembly meeting, I look out into the audience, and Donald is there. He stays through the whole agenda and talks through issues during breaks. He'll be ready on day one." - Assemblyman Scott Myers

Opponent

"I see Donald at every Assembly meeting and countless community meetings. I haven't seen his opponent at any meeting." - Assemblyman Jared Goecker

Community Involvement

Donald Handeland

South Fork Community Council Vice President. Local Road Board Member. HOA board President. Has attended every active community council multiple times during campain.