Contributed by Lisa Albert-Konecky
My Name is Lisa Albert-Konecky and I am running for the 3-year term for Palmer City Council.
My background includes having been a resident and homeowner in the city of Palmer since 1984. I raised my daughters here and have enjoyed being a part of this vibrant city that has a small town feel to it. I recently retired after working in the juvenile justice field with teens for 30+ years. I have worked with all kinds of people in city government and outside of government. I directed a program that set a budget within city government for 23 years. I served on the MSB Marijuana Advisory Committee for 3 years and worked well with the members on that committee, all of whom came from varying walks of life and held many different opinions.
My focus for running for this Palmer city council seat has three points:
1. Help keep Palmer a safe and vibrant city.
2. Continue to improve Palmer as a premier Alaska destination.
3. Encourage economically sound and family-friendly businesses in Palmer.
Growing Palmer can be challenging. I see a future of growth in small business that attracts more people and in turn, support more paved streets, bike paths, and sidewalks, which benefit everyone and attract people to spend their money in Palmer. Being a resident of Palmer for 35 years has allowed me to see and benefit from the changes made within the city. I am recently retired and have always loved working with people. I want to give back to this community that I love by becoming a council member and working on important issues facing the city in the upcoming years. I am a good listener, I have worked with people from all walks of life for over 30 years, and I am ready to lead as a Palmer City Council member.
Remember to vote on Tuesday, Oct. 1, and, if you like early voting, head to the Mat-Su Borough building in Palmer starting on September 16!
Thank you,
Lisa Albert-Konecky
