I am running for State House on the east side. I won't pretend to have every answer, but one thing I support is increased disclosure. Our legislators should have to spell out where their money is coming from on their websites and messages to constituents. Candidates should have similar rules. PACs should have to account for the source of their contributions. Making it easy for the public to know who is trying to sway our elected officials would not infringe on the rights of people to support candidates of their choosing, might cause a politician or two to consider where their money is coming from, and could allow for a simplification of the rules.
Meanwhile, I will not swim in the cesspool until it is cleaned up. If that sounds like the type of integrity Juneau could use at least one person of, please check out CommonSenseForAK.com and consider sharing with your East Anchorage friends.