Wasilla’s City Election is October 6th and Every Vote Counts.

Contributed by JoLynn Bozer

With that said I’ll state my purpose. I am Jo Lynn Bozer running for Wasilla City Council. For those that haven’t met me here’s a little background.

I moved here 5 years ago from Virginia just 14 miles outside of what many currently refer to as the Beltway to be closer to family and I’m no politician. Being tenacious by nature I sold my home, packed everything I own and started my trek by car across country by myself seeking a better idea of life as it could be. Excited about what was ahead I felt no need to travel with a gun, pepper spray or a big dog although I look back in today’s atmosphere and wonder what I was thinking? Traveling with FAITH and a few snacks, I knew I could do this so that was my motivation to see this new adventure through. Five long days and thousands of miles later, I arrived in Seattle where I parked my car and flew the rest of the way to Anchorage. I didn’t have a passport so I couldn’t get thru Canada. I had a solution, my daughter and Son in law (Renee and Tim Burney) flew to Seattle, picked up my car and drove it back thru the Alcan. As I said, I’m tenacious and where there’s a will there’s a way and I was grateful to have made it that far while they enjoyed a little mini vacation.    

My most recent career spans over 20 years as a mortgage lender and as a REALTOR. In the lower 48 I’ve previously held positions as a Chamber of Commerce board member, President of Chamber’s Women in Business, charter member of Toastmasters, Iron County Homebuilders Association and also a small business owner.

As a Wasilla resident, I recently retired from the Valley Board of Realtors and prior to that I was also a small business owner in town.  I had the opportunity to meet and get to know many of you on a first name basis while listening to your needs and providing you with personalized gifting solutions. Not only did I enjoy what I was doing I quickly realized how rewarding working in our community would be. Alaska residents are strong, resourceful and remain that way by helping support each other. We’ve had a difficult year and it is going to take time to rebuild the losses so many business’s and families are experiencing. With everyone working together we can see this happen.  

I am passionate about supporting our first responders, my son’s a firefighter in Georgia, educators, senior needs, homeownership and community growth. My life has always led with a servant’s heart and I also openly stand strong for what I believe in. When I was young my grandmother used to say we are given two hands, one to take care of ourselves and one to serve the others. I believe her words, and If elected I look forward to serving our community to the best of my ability.

Questions  jolynn49@hotmail.com  or 907 521-4574