Jobs & The Economy

Mark will work at the national level for the same results he has helped achieve as Anchorage’s mayor: 9,200 new jobs in five years, 20 consecutive years of economic growth, bond rating improved to among the top 5 percent in the country and lower property taxes for most Anchorage property owners between 2006 and 2007. The global economy affects Alaska more than ever, so Alaskans need to better prepare themselves for the new world economy. This means moving beyond the isolationist view of the past and training Alaskans in cutting edge technologies. A small businessman since he was 16, Mark will work to expand opportunities for small business, which comprise the backbone of a prosperous Alaska economy.