7:58 AM 30 Sep 2008 [ View original ]
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
We are having several folks look into this for us.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted e s derson wrote to me again this morning
requesting you ca a special session to a ress this problem. I think this can be
addressed in the upcoming session. Randy is going to attempt to draft a response to
Begich. This is a statewide problem. The migration is happening in every region of the
state.
-----Original Message-----
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Sent: Tuesday, September 30, 2008 7:08 AM
To: Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Fw: Governor's Press Release
----- Original Message -----
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
To: 'sr.parnell@alaska.gov'
Sent: Tue Sep 30 07:04:50 2008
Subject: Re: Governor's Press Release
Sounds good.
I'll ck w/Nizich on letter and fwd your ideas. Kris tells me Steve Haagenson and Larry
Ledoux are weighing in also.
----- Original Message -----
From: PARNELL, S (GOV sponsored)
To: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Sent: Tue Sep 30 00:27:38 2008
Subject : RE: Governor ' s Press Release.
I spoke with Mike N. several times in last week to let him know I'm going to be getting
briefings or having meetings on some of the big picture items. For example, on the budget,
I'm going to see where we are on the large spending drivers ( labor contracts , Medicaid,
education , etc.). I just want to see what kind of increases the departments are planning
in these areas for FY 10, and will let you know as I find out this stuff.
Also, Begich and Comeau apparently sent a letter today to you regarding emigration from
the Bush to Alaska ' s urban centers . It's on the ADN website . You should look at it if you
haven't seen it. Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Person
Privileged I'm thinking out loud here ... if you have other ideas , please let me know.
-----Original Message-----
From: Palin, Sarah ( GOV sponsored)
Sent: Mon 9 / 29/2008 8:53 PM
To: PARNELL , S (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Re: Governor ' s Press Release
That's great. I'm getting press releases so will look forward to that, thanks. How's
everything else?
From: Mason, Janice L (GOV) [/O--SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUPICN=RECIPIENTS/CN=JLMASON]
Sent: Tuesday, September 30, 2008 9:35 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: RE: General Administration
I don't think this one would come to me. Elephants/Rhinos(?) They must not be from.
Alaska.
-----Original Message-----
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Sent: Monday, September 29, 2008 10:45 AM
To: Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: General Administration
-----Original Message-----
From: WebMail@govweb.alaska.gov [mailto:WebMail@govweb.alaska.gov]
Sent: Friday, September 26, 2008 5:28 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: General Administration
Web mail from: Ms. victoria warren
address: 55 w. bullard ave. apt 267 clovis CA 93612
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From :
To:
Sent: Friday, July 25, 2008 6:46 AM
Subject: Mr. Chuck Kopp
Dear Governor,
I wanted to send a note of thanks for your great job in a harsh environment . I also wanted you to know that not
everyone is against the appointment of Mr . Chuck Kopp. Mr. Kopp has coached my son for three years in high
school wrestling and I believe him to be a fantastic role model . I am not sure why all the dirt is being slung in
yours and his direction , but I pray for your continued strength to push on for what is right. Beverly Hubbard says
she knows you to be a Christian so you know that the Bible says the world will hate you.
Please keep up the good fight,
David Bunts
Sterling Custom Homes, Inc.
dbunts@alaska.net
907-398-4781
12/18/2008
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From: "Jennifer Barkman"
To:
Sent: Friday, July 25, 2008 8:29 AM
Subject: Chuck Kopp
Dear Governor Palin,
I am writing to you in support of my friend Chuck Kopp . I have known Chuck since junior high,
and as we have "grown up" together I have seen him develop into a wonderful Christian man,
full of integrity. The accusations and defamation of his character are outrageous . I am sure
you well know that being in the political arena brings all kinds of attacks on a person and their
family. It is sad to see. I just want you to know that I know Chuck will do a great job as Public
Safety Commissioner. He has the confidence and ability to do the job well . I ask that you not
let the media and the public who want to smear a man 's reputation win on this one . As a friend
to Chuck and Trish , my family and I stand by them.
Sincerely,
Jennifer and Jacob Barkman
12/17/2008
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From: "Ivy Frye"
To:
Sent : Saturday, July 26, 2008 10:11 AM
Subject: Re: Letter to Editor
Oh good, they ran it early. I missed it.
Support is pouring in; other letters on deck.
Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T
-----Original Message-----
From: eov.sarah@yahoo.com
Date: Sat, 26 Jul 2008 18:50:04
To: Ivy personal
Subject: Re: Letter to Editor
Phil had one yest about kopp so won't run more from him I'd presume. Yes, make sure no dups if letter
goes out
Sent from my B1ackBerry device from Cellular One
-----Original Message-----
From : "Ivy Frye"
Date: Sat, 26 Jul 2008 18:43:53
To:
Subject: Re: Letter to Editor
Kristan Cole would be perfect as she knows the pageant world but also she knows how busy you and
Todd are. I'll touch base w her today, and Frank too to make sure we're sending variations and not
duplicates of this letter.
Also, we're rallying the troops re: letters for dps and agia. Phil Schneider's should run this wkend.
------Original Message------
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
To: Governor Sarah Palin
To: Frank Bailey
Cc: Kris Perry
Cc: Rosanne Hughes
ReplyTo: gov.sarab@yahoo.com
Sent: Jul 26, 2008 10:25 AM
Subject: Letter to Editor
(I'm looking for someone to correct the letter writer's goofy comments, but don't want the letter to ADN
in response to come from me. Also, Frank - do you have Bonnie Faulk's phone #, she's pageant director)
Dear Editor:
To address Judi Spry's Anchorage Daily News letter-to-the-editor on July 26 asking where the Governor
was during this year's Miss Alaska Pageant:
12/19/2008
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First, when I asked Gov . Palin if she was ever Miss Alaska (as Ms. Spry stated), our Governor replied,
"hope, a mere "Miss Congeniality ", one of the runner -up sashes, and much-needed college scholarships
were my wins as a participant in that scholarship progam, about 100 years ago it seems now".
The letter suggested the Governor didn't take time to attend the four-hour pageant due to a lack of
support. Although constantly apologizing for not being able to accept all invitations , in this situation it
was especially important for Alaska to have Governor Palin keep her committment to travel to Fairbanks
that evening between the weekend' s statewide Governor' s Annual Community Picnics and meet with
seven US Congressmen who were touring ANWR.
Due to time constraints , to support pageant participants Gov. Palm did take time to record a video
which was shown during the pageant. And significantly , First Gentleman Todd Palin spend two days
judging the event. Todd left commercial fishing early this season to keep his committment judge, and
those who know the fishing industry (and those who know Todd !) can appreciate the sacrifice that was
on the part of Todd Palin to support the pageant, on behalf of the Governor and First Family.
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T
12/19/2008
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Sent: Sunday, July 27, 2008 11:06 AM
Would u fire off a short sweet email or call to Medred explaining the moose complaint was brought
forward once we knew about- we didn't know when it happened! And no, we didn't participate in eating
the moose meat. We knew abouit it when Mike bragged to others about it and others complained about it
us.
12/22/2008
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Sent : Sunday, July 27, 2008 2:08 PM
Give me a call
From : ftb907@yahoo.com
Date : Sun, 27 Jul 2008 22:32:58 +0000
To: GPalin
Subject : Re: Trooper. Re:
Thanks for sending. Nice response.
Les Gara called me about Court of Appeals late Friday and asked if Walt could be brought back as
well, that this would take the wind out of the sails of the investigation. I'm passing it on to you as I told
him I would. I didn't give any sense on Walt, and asked him about AGIA. I can't see how on earth that
could turn out well in the end.
On AGIA he did say you could get the votes but that it would probably take individual visits to
Senators.
Media was a LOT tamer then I expected today . Was surprised there was no Halcro column as we had
heard there would be. Sean got beat up pretty good by Dan, but other than that it was a decent day for
the Admin.
F
From : gov.palin@yahoo.com
Date: Sun, 27 Jul 2008 22:04:36 +0000
To: Debbie Joslin
Subject : Trooper. Re:
Hi Debbie:
I hope you'll trust me that I'd be the first to admit if I made a mistake two weeks ago in offering Walt a
different job aside from Commissioner. Replacing him (as has happened in Walt's last two jobs) had
absolutely nothing to do with problems from 2005 with a former brother-in-law. I never asked, nor
pressured Walt in any way to fire Trooper Wooten, as he admitted to reporters once he realized the
suggestion had been made. When first elected, my security detail asked that I forward on concerns to
Walt about the one and only threat I've known of against me and my family (that was Wooten's). It was
appropriate that I did so. I have no regrets in forwarding the concerns to him, as any citizen would do.
No personal feelings ever influenced my recognition that DPS needed a lot more action and results in
dealing with some horrendous activities in rural AK, and needed action to fill the dozens of vacant
trooper positions that have sat empty for more than two years now. Thanks, and hope ypu have a great
Sunday.
From : "Debbie Joslin"
12/22/2008
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Date : Sun, 27 Jul 2008 13:29:06 -0800
To:
Subject:
Hi,
I have been thinking of you and praying for you. I don't know what REALLY happened with the DPS
Comm job. I know you can never be sure about what you read in the paper. I do want to encourage you
though. This is just my opinion (and a little bit of Biblical wisdom mixed in) based on hard lessons I
have learned in life. IF you did fire WM in part or in whole because of the brother in law, just admit it
and make it right. Hire him back if that makes sense and even if it doesn't, just say that you are sorry
you let personal feelings get in the way and move on. People will forgive you, especially if you admit
you made a mistake, quicker than if an investigation shows the same without your admission. I am not
sending this to anyone else and I hope you are not offended but I want you to know that even if you
did make a mistake, we all stand ready to get past it. You have high enough approval ratings that this
will just be a little bump in the road if you admit to any mistake quicker than if you don't, assuming
you did make a mistake. Again, I am just going on what I read in the papers.
Respectfully,
Debbie Joslin
12/22/2008
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From :
To: "Governor Sarah Palin"
Sent: Monday , July 28 , 2008 5:49 AM
Attach : KABATA Briefing bullets for GOV.doc
Subject : Fw: KABATA Update
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From : "Von Scheben, Leo (DOT)"
Date : Sun, 27 Jul 2008 11:16:24 -0800
To: ExternalEmailgsp
CC: Ruaro, Randall P (GOV)
Subject : KABATA Update
Attached is a brief update on KABATA (also copied below).
KABATA UPDATE
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL ( RFP) FOR CONSTRUCTION
DOT&PF's review of KABATA's RFP to solicit for the design, construction, finance and maintenance of the
roads and bridges that comprise Knik Arm Crossing project found the following unacceptable provisions:
o State of Alaska would bear the risk if government permits were not secured within 17 month
o State of Alaska would guarantee payment to concessionaire when specified toll numbers are not
reached
o There is no provision to build the $250 million Ingra-Gamble Connector
o Contains incomplete communications plan for informing public, legislature, and administration about
the terms of the RFP
KABATA was instructed to not issue the RFP and to increase their communications efforts
PROJECT COST ESTIMATE UPDATE
KABATA's estimate of the cost of the project has not changed in 5 years
DOT&PF and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) are contracting for an independent 3rd party estimate
due in October
Updated and validated cost estimates will increase public confidence in the project
AMATS INVOLVEMENT
FHWA requires cities with a population of 50 ,000 to form a Metropolitan Planning Organization ( MPO) to
plan and prioritize all transportation in the community via a long range transportation plan
The Anchorage MPO (AMATS ) is comprised of the mayor, two Assembly members, and representatives
from DOT&PF and DEC
The recent changes in the composition of the Anchorage Assembly may result in the withdrawal of support
for the project and its removal from their long range transportation plan
o FHWA would immediately stop their work on the Record of Decision
o Anticipate vote on the project in 4 - 6months_
KABATA'S ONGOING ACTIVITIES
12/18/2008
Page 2 of 2
Work stopped on the RFP for a concessionaire
Beginning discussions with the Corps of Engineers on the necessary permits.
o Met at least once with the Muni of Anchorage, regarding the need for the Ingra -Gambell connector,
and how to fund it - a solution is necessary to gain MOA support
KABATA Board of Directors
o approved a FY2009 Operating Budget of $1.5 million
o DID NOT approve a $3.4 million Capital Budget that included funds for utilities work, right of way
acquisition, and the release of the RFP for construction of the project.
o KABATA understands and agrees that they will not enter into those activities without the
concurrence of DOT&PF, FHWA, and the Administration.
RECOMMENDATION
Using the updated cost estimate work with Dept of Law , DOT&PF and KABATA to develop options on
how best to proceed.
Present options and recommendation to the Governor
12/18/2008
KABATA UPDATE
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) FOR CONSTRUCTION
DOT&PF's review of KABATA's RFP to solicit for the design, construction, finance and maintenance of
the roads and bridges that comprise Knik Arm Crossing project found the following unacceptable
provisions:
o State of Alaska would bear the risk if government permits were not secured within 17 month
o State of Alaska would guarantee payment to concessionaire when specified toll numbers are
not reached
o There is no provision to build the $250 million Ingra-Gamble Connector
oContains incomplete communications plan for informing public, legislature, and administration
about the terms of the RFP
KABATA was instructed to not issue the RFP and to increase their communications efforts
PROJECT COST ESTIMATE UPDATE
KABATA's estimate of the cost of the project has not changed in 5 years
DOT&PF and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) are contracting for an independent 3r3 party
estimate due in October
Updated and validated cost estimates will increase public confidence in the project
AMATS INVOLVEMENT
FHWA requires cities with a population of 50,000 to form a Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)
to plan and prioritize all transportation in the community via a long range transportation plan
The Anchorage MPO (AMATS) is comprised of the mayor, two Assembly members, and representatives
from DOT&PF and DEC
The recent changes in the composition of the Anchorage Assembly may result in the withdrawal of
support for the project and its removal from their long range transportation plan
o FHWA would immediately stop their work on the Record of Decision
o Anticipate vote on the project in 4-6months.
KABATA'S ONGOING ACTIVITIES
Work stopped on the RFP for a concessionaire
Beginning discussions with the Corps of Engineers on the necessary permits.
o Met at least once with the Muni of Anchorage, regarding the need for the Jngra-Gambell
connector, and how to fund it - a solution is necessary to gain MOA support
KABATA Board of Directors
o approved a FY2009 Operating Budget of $1.5 million
o DID NOT approve a $3.4 million Capital Budget that included funds for utilities work, right of
way acquisition, and the release of the RFP for construction of the project.
o KABATA understands and agrees that they will not enter into those activities without the
concurrence of DOT&PF, FHWA, and the Administration.
RECOMMENDATION
Using the updated cost estimate work with Dept of Law, DOT&PF and KABATA to develop options
on how best to proceed.
Present options and recommendation to the Governor
Page 1 of 2
Sent Monday, July 28, 2008 9:15 PM
Arghhhh. I just wish they'd let me speak to the issues. They are very, very unfair.
From : "Ivy Frye"
Date : Tue, 29 Jul 2008 06:10:02 +0000
To: Sarah Palin
Subject: Re:
Well u sounded good on the news. But I have to say the 10 pm news is such a departure from the 5 and 6
news.
Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T
From : gov.palin@yahoo.com
Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2008 05:10:02 +0000
To: Ivy personal
Subject : Re: very important KTUU poll
Thanks!
From : "Ivy Frye"
Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2008 05:09:53 +0000
To: Sarah Palin
Subject : Re: very important KTUU poll
Yep. The whole fam...and bree and will
Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T
From : gov.palin@yahoo.com
Date : Tue, 29 Jul 2008 05:08:25 +0000
To: Ivy personal
Subject : Re: very important KTUU poll
Thanks iv!
Did u give this poll to Chuck, Heather, Molly, Sal?
From : Ivy Frye
Date: Mon, 28 Jul 2008 22:00:12 -0700 (PDT)
To: Sarah Palin
Subject: Fw: very important KTUU poll
12/22/2008
Page 2 of 2
Here's the link to vote htt//www.ktuu.com/
Frank said it best today--we're stuck in a microcosim of negativity. Alaskans support you, governor. I
saw your momma tonight. We're all praying for your continued wisdom and leadership. Hope JNU is
going well.
--- On Mon, 7/28/08, Ivy Frye wrote:
From: Ivy Frye
Subject: very important KTUU poll
To: ivyfrye@yahoo.com
Date: Monday, July 28, 2008, 8:55 PM
Friends,
Sorry I'm late tonight! Although always unscientific, there's a very important KTUU poll
tonight. The question asks will the investigation into the Monegan termination find wrongdoing
on the part of Governor Palin? We are currently in the lead with 55% saying no.
Here's the link to vote http ://www.ktuu.com/
Thank you all for your continued support! !
Ivy
Yes 38% I -- -1
No 55%1
Unsure 7% ! 1
12/22/2008
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From : "Tara L. Jollie'
To:
Sent: Thursday, July 31, 2008 9:06 PM
Subject: Kotz Energy Conf
The trip was very good . Good attendance from all the surrounding villages as well as the North Slope . Regional
leaders were there, so that was good. I spent a lot of time with Marie Green.
The view is mostly Regional , not much of a Statewide perspective in the crowd. Most of the feelings towards the
Palin administration is positive (from the current generation) the old "TK" guard is alive and well - Shively,
Scanlan , Joule, etc. But, they are on their way out, not in. The young people want to move forward and they are
very progressive.
I encouraged the formation of Regional Energy Authorities as a subset of the Borough . The Regional Energy
Authority could formalize a relationship to align itself with the coming Governor 's Statewide Energy Policy due this
coming January . That idea grew legs.
DCRA needs to provide some Planning training for the Borough and villages . They need that and my division has
the experts to get it done and we will.
When I left the airport, the local radio (14,000 plus listeners thru out the NW) the DJ was urging listeners to call
their elected officials and ask them to pass the gas line legislation@ (Olsen and Higgins.)
12/18/2008
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From : "Tara L. Jollie"
To:
Sent : Friday, August 01, 2008 9:44 PM
Subject: TC Alaska
THANK GOD!!
Now the work begins . I want you to know I hope you will use me as these implementation groups ' forms. I feel
compelled to look out for Rural Alaskans ! Most folks who are supposed to make it fair really just give lip service.
The genuine people I know of who can make a difference (!n State gov) are Emil and Rhonda. I also think Ivy has
great potential and is a true heart
Carpet baggers and opportunists will come crawling out of every nook and cranny . I know how they work Sarah.
You scratch my back , and I will scratch yours" is their mantra (as you know). The money is mind boggling and a
recipe for corruption.
Use me , I'm here to serve.
Congratulations to you on a spectacular victory. Your family deserves my gratitude too for all the support they
give you so you can do all of this for Alaskans. I am so moved! I am so proud of you.
12/19/2008
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From: "Tara L. Jollie"
To:
Sent: Saturday, August 02, 2008 8:47 PM
Subject : Catch 22
I had an interesting discussion with Adam Berg , Rep Bryce's guy last Friday. I called him to ask why we
(Commerce) got reamed by House Finance. In a nutshell, I learned that.
There is frustration with the governor's office because they expect more legislation (or ideas) from the Governor
because she is our elected leader. This nasty hearing was an expression of their frustration.
My reply: I thought the elected reps were expected to offer solutions as they are the voice of their constituency. I
sent his office ideas and hoped they would do something with them . According to him, ideas from a freshman are
hard to sell.
His reply: that Isn't what they are used to. They expect Department Commissioners to offer up ideas to the
Governor to take forward. (My Commissioner was resolute in supporting the Governors ideas and not detracting
from them with ideas of our own. I followed his instructions to the letter.)
My reply: Should I have done more or done something differently?
His reply : Everyone knows who is responsible for the Department and I shouldn 't take it like a personal failure,
which I never did.
My question is - who is on first? Do you need to ask us for ideas and solutions that we process through our
Commissioner? For all I know, you probably do. How does this work ? What I do know is that DCRA Is sitting on
a boatload of data and information especially on rural issues.
12/17/2008
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From: "Sean Parnell" Privileged or Person
To:
Subject: Fw: Meet and Greet
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From : "Mason, Janice L (GOV)"
Date: Mon, 04 Aug 2008 17:32:11 -0800
To:
CC: Nizich, Michael A (GOV); Colberg, Talis J (LAW)
; Barnhill, Michael A (LAW)
Subject : FW: Meet and Greet
Governor - Please see email below . This has been forwarded to those on this email. I also gave a copy to Mike
Barnhill as he was in the ANC office today . Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
lPrivilpnpd or Personal MatArwal Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted Thank you, Janice
From: Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Sent: Monday, August 04, 2008 5:23 PM
To: 'Stephen Branchflower'
Subject: RE: Meet and Greet
Steve - Thank you for the email - it has been received.
Janice Mason, Scheduler
Office of Governor Sarah Palin
(907) 465-3500
(907) 465-3889 (fax)
12/22/2008
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janice . masonalaska.gov
From : Stephen Branchflower [mailto : sebranchflower @gmail.com]
Sent: Monday, August 04, 2008 10:43 AM
To: Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Subject: Fwd: Meet and Greet
Hi Janice. I'm forwarding this message to you for handling because I don't know what Gov. Palin's
schedule is today, or when she will see my message. Would you please make sure it gets to her? Please
let me know if you receive this. Thank you.
Steve Branchflower
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Stephen Branchflower
Date: Sun, Aug 3, 2008 at 1:15 PM
Subject: Meet and Greet
To: sarah.palin@alaska.gov
Hello Gov. Palin.
I will be arriving in Anchorage Saturday night [8/9] and plan to start work on Monday
morning the 11th. I'm in the process of finalizing the details of renting private office space
in downtown Anchorage and hope to have that completed soon.
Since we've never met, I would like to come by your office for a couple of minutes to say
hi. What I have in mind is just a quick meet and greet, not a big deal, and not to talk about
the case either. I just want to introduce myself and meet some of your staff. By then I
should have my office location details and contact info ready for you. I appreciate your
willingness to cooperate with me, and this informal meeting can serve as a good ice breaker
for both of us. Can we meet, say Tuesday 8/12 ? [pick a time].
Also, since my work is expected to take a couple of months, I think it would be a good idea
if you could designate someone close to you to be my contact person to handle requests for
information, and basically act as mission control between us in the event you are
unavailable.
I've heard it's rainy and cool up there, so it will be a welcome relief from our dry and hot
weather here in SC.
Regards-
Steve Branchflower
12/22/2008
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From : "Steve Haagenson" < shaagenson @aidea.org>
To:
Sent: Tuesday, August 05, 2008 5:15 PM
Subject : RE: Rebate
Congratulations on AGIA.
I am looking forward to working with the Renewable Energy Fund advisory
team as we evaluate and build renewable infrastructure.
The AK Energy Plan is advancing well. I will be meeting with Tom Irwin
next week, after which I would like an opportunity to share where we are
and hear your thoughts, prior to meeting with the Legislative Taskforce.
Steve
-----Original Message-----
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com [mailto :gov.sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent: Tuesday, August 05, 2008 11:47 AM
To: Steve Haagenson
Cc: Tom Irwin; M Nizich; Joe Balash
Subject : Fw: Rebate
Shout out to you Steve, from AFN officials who are gathered here today.
They are so appreciative of the opportunity to work WITH you and to be
HEARD. Thanks so much - they appreciate your work on long term plan!
Sent from my BlackBerry(r) device from Cellular One
-----Original Message-----
From: gov.sarah iyahoo.com
Date: Tue, 5 Aug 2008 19:41:45
To: Karen Rehfeld; Pat
Galvin; Joe Balash
Cc: Tom Irwin; Marty
Rutherford; Kelly
Goode; Mindy Rowland;
,
Randy Ruaro
Subject: Re: Rebate
Thank you! I'm speaking to AFN now and they appreciate what we' re trying
to do.
------Original Message------
From: Karen Rehfeld
To: Governor Sarah Palin
To: Pat Galvin
To: Joe Balash
Cc: Tom Irwin
Cc: Marty Rutherford
12/19/2008
Page 2 of 2
Cc: Kelly Goode
Cc: Mindy Rowland
Cc: Randy Ruaro
Sent: Aug 5, 2008 9:41 AM
Subject: RE: Rebate
Good morning Governor - the House Finance version now has the Resource
Rebate at $1,200 and the Senate passed $500. They will take up both
versions in House finance this morning - we continue to push for the
resource rebate at the higher number. We also continue to testify that
the intent is to get this into Alaskans hands as soon as possible. I
think some progress is being made, but it is slow going! Karen
*************************************
Karen J. Rehfeld, Director
Office of Management & Budget
465-3568
karen.rehfe1d alaska.go v
_
-----Original Message-----
From: gov.sarahcr^,yahoo.com [mailto :gov.sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent: Tuesday, August 05, 2008 9:26 AM
To: Galvin, Patrick S (DOR); Balash, Joseph R (GOV); Rehfeld, Karen J
(GOV)
Cc: Irwin, Tom E (DNR); Rutherford, Marty K (DNR); Goode, Kelly C (GOV);
Rowland, Mindy B (GOV); Ruaro, Randall P (GOV)
Subject: Rebate
House needs to bump the rebate way above the Senate's version. And I
need assurance Revenue can get the checks out attached to PFDs early...
fuel barges take orders earlier than the October PFD disbursement. The
public does not know that our intention is to get surplus $ into
Alaskans' hands before October. Pls let leggies and the public know
that.
Sent from my BlackBerry(r) device from Cellular One
Sent from my BlackBerry(r) device from Cellular One
1 211 9/2 00 8
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From: "Scott Heyworth" < heyworth@gci.net>
To: "Cathy Harris"
Sent: Tuesday , August 05, 2008 10:32 PM
Subject: Fw: Re:Fw: Dear Governor - Thank you for reappointing Scott and Dan
from China....... folks,
their big days start Thursday.
Ofympicsil
--- Original Message --
From: leung618
To: Scott Heyworth
Sent: Tuesday, August 05, 2008 9:05 PM
Subject: Re:Fw: Dear Governor -- Thank you for reappointing Scott and Dan
Dear Scott,
It is grateful that my dear friend to have good reappointing from the Governor. I
am sure that good fortune and harvest will be coming to you soon. On behalf of my
team to a say "Congratulation" to you and your family.
Best Regard,
C. K. LEUNG
12008-08-05, "Scott Heyworth" I:
Subject: Dear Governor - Thank you for reappointing Scott and Dan
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 08-136
Governor Palin Makes Appointments
to Renewable Energy, Gasline Development Boards
August 4, 2008, Fairbanks , Alaska - Governor Sarah Palin today named Jodi M . Mitchell, lames
M. Posey, Brad Reeve and Chris Rose to a renewable energy advisory committee ; appointed
Natural Resources Commissioner Tom Irwin to a renewable energy task force ; and reappointed
Scott Heyworth and Dan Sullivan to the Alaska Natural Gas Development Authority (ANGDA).
"Alaska has huge supplies of both renewable and non - renewable energy, " said Governor Sarah
Palin. "With the Legislature 's recent approval of the Alaska Gasline Inducement Act, ANGDA
must continue its work to make Alaska natural gas available to Alaskans.
"But while continuing to utilize our fossil fuels, we must also work to develop wind, solar,
hydroelectric, geothermal or other local sources of energy for Alaskans. I am pleased my
administration and the Legislature are working closely together in this exciting effort to bring
new, sustainable energy to Alaska."
The task force, advisory council and a renewable energy grant fund were created by House Bill
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152, a wide-ranging bill aimed at identifying and developing renewable energy resources in
Alaska, especially in areas of the state where Alaskans face excessively high energy costs. The
bill was sponsored by House Speaker John Harris, co-sponsored by 38 other lawmakers, and
signed into law by the governor on May 30.
The bill creates a fund, to be administered by the Alaska Energy Authority (AEA), which will
award grants to fund feasibility studies and other groundwork to support development of
alternative and renewable energy. The bill calls on the Legislature to appropriate $250 million
over five years, and the first $50 million was appropriated this year.
The renewable energy task force is charged with meeting at least four times to assess the state's
future renewable energy needs and issue a report making recommendations on how to meet
those needs. The task force includes six legislators appointed by the presiding officers of the
House and Senate, and one member appointed by the governor.
Irwin, the governor's appointment to the renewable energy task force, brings five years' of
experience as leader of the state department responsible for inventorying, protecting, managing
and developing Alaska 's resources, Including sources of both renewable and non -renewable
energy. Before entering public service, Irwin had a successful career as manager of gold mining
operations in Interior Alaska and Nevada. Irwin has also served as vice president of government
relations for Golden Valley Electrical Association.
Legislative members of the task force, appointed by the Senate president and speaker of the
House of Representatives, are: Sens. Joe Thomas of Fairbanks, Charlie Huggins of Wasilla, and
Bert Stedman of Sitka, and Reps. Bryce Edgemon of Dillingham, Anna Fairclough of Eagle River,
and Bill Thomas of Haines.
The renewable advisory committee is responsible for working with AEA Executive Director Steve
Haagenson to establish criteria for evaluating applications for grants from the renewable energy
fund. It will also evaluate grant applications from utilities, local governments and housing
authorities for feasibility studies or for actual construction projects, and recommend which grants
the Legislature should fund.
The advisory committee includes representatives from small rural and large urban electric
utilities , Alaska Native organizations involved in renewable energy , the Denali Commission, plus
two members of the state Legislature . Legislative leaders have appointed Sen. Lyman Hoffman
of Bethel and Rep. Bill Thomas of Haines.
The governor's appointments to the renewable energy advisory committee reflect a broad range
of experience and innovation In providing energy to Alaskans:
Mitchell, of Juneau, became chief executive officer of the Inside Passage Electric Cooperative in
Auke Bay In January. She had previously served as the cooperative's chief financial officer from
1999-2008, and as its controller from 1993-96. She was a senior accountant for Sealaska
Corporation from 1988-93, and currently sits on the corporation's board of directors. She is vice
president of the Kwaan Electric Transmission Intertie Cooperative, Inc., and a member of the
Institute of Certified Management Accountants. Mitchell earned a bachelor's degree in business
administration from the University of Oregon- Eugene in 1988, and became a Certified
Management Accountant in 1996. She was appointed to a seat reserved for a representative of
an Alaska Native organization.
Posey, of Anchorage, has been general manager of Municipal Light and Power, Anchorage's
public electric utility, since 2003. He has also served the municipality as director of cultural and
recreation services from 2000-03, and as building safety manager 1996-97. Posey served on the
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Alaska Public Utilities Commission from 1997 -99. He had worked for ARCO in Alaska from 1979-
95 in positions including government relations consultant, manager of federal government
relations , resource issues manager , and in various landsman positions . An attorney, he also
worked from 1977-79 for WorldWide Energy Corporation , a worldwide oil and gas exploration and
development firm. He served in the U . S. Air Force from 1966 - 70. Posey earned a bachelor's
degree from Wichita State University in 1972, and a law degree form University of Kansas,
Lawrence in 1975 . He was appointed to a seat reserved for a representative of a large urban
electric utility.
Reeve, of Kotzebue , has been general manager of the Kotzebue Electric Association Inc., since
1988 and was general manager of Kotzebue Broadcasting Inc. from 1980 - 87. He has been a
leader in using federal grants to explore and document the beneficial use of alternate energy
generation in cold climates, including demonstrating of the first utility -grade wind turbine in
Alaska . He has also used grants to develop ways to make ice from diesel generator waste heat,
improve fuel efficiency and power distribution , and improve utility workforce training . Reeve is
president of the Alaska Power Association , a director of a non - profit utility wind energy research
group and an Alaska electric utility training council, a member of a Northwest Arctic Borough
economic development group , and a member of the Denali Commission 's energy policy
committee . He has won several awards for pioneering the use of wind energy in cold climates
from national utility and wind energy associations . Reeve earned a bachelor 's degree in business
administration from Kennedy Western University in Cheyenne , Wyoming . He was appointed to a
seat representing a small rural electric utility.
Rose , of Palmer, is founder and , since 2003 , executive director of the Renewable Energy Alaska
Project, a coalition of urban and rural Alaska utilities , businesses, conservation and consumer
groups, and Alaska Natives Interested in using education , collaboration and advocacy to develop
renewable energy resources in Alaska . He worked as a private mediator since 1995 , had a solo
law practice from 1991 - 2004, and worked as a non - profit public interest canvasser from 1983-
88. He has been a director of Trustees for Alaska , Alaska 2020, and the Alpine Historical Society
in Sutton , and a member of the Matanuska -Susitna Borough Planning Commission . Rose earned
a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Iowa in 1983 , and a law degree
from the University of Oregon , Eugene in 1990 . He was appointed to a seat for a business or
organization involved in renewable energy.
Alaska Natural Gas Development Authority
Governor Palin reappointed Scott Heyworth and Dan Sullivan to the Alaska Natural Gas
Development Authority (ANGDA).
The seven -member authority was created as a state - owned public corporation by voter initiative
in 2002 to support development of a natural gas pipeline from Prudhoe Bay to Prince William
Sound , as well as a spur line to Southcentral Alaska . As the prospects have grown stronger for
an overland main line carrying gas from the North Slope to Lower 48 markets , the authority has
shifted its focus towards preparing the way for a spur line to bring gas from a main line at Delta
Junction into Southcentral Alaska.
Heyworth , of Anchorage, was the moving force behind the 2002 ballot proposition. He has
served on the authority board since 2003 , and is currently its acting chairman . He has been a
strong advocate for natural gas development in the state . Heyworth works as a longshoreman at
the Port of Anchorage , and has served on a number of community service boards , including the
Anchorage Port Commission , Ship Creek Citizens Task Force , Anchorage 2000, and Easter Seals.
Sullivan , of Anchorage , a government relations and business development consultant has
extensive experience in the liquefied natural gas ( LNG) industry in Alaska , having worked 1986-
96 as the government relations contractor for Marathon Oil Co. and Phillips Petroleum , co-owners
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of the Nikiski facility where Cook Inlet natural gas is liquefied for export to Asia. He was first
appointed to the authority board in 2003, and reappointed in 2005. He is also co -owner of an
Anchorage restaurant and pub, and has been elected three times to the Anchorage Municipal
Assembly, serving as chairman from 2006- 07. Sullivan earned a bachelor 's degree in political
science from the University of Oregon in 1975.
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From: "Eugene George Warner'
To:
Sent: Friday, August 08, 2008 2:21 PM
Subject: Hello I am Gene Warner's wife
Dear Governor Palin,
I am responding to Gene's e-mails now that he is "one of the Good
guys" taken down by IRS again.
He was arrested on indictment last week and I am devastated although
this was inevitable.
Sorry no more prophetic word for anyone from Gene as the IRS via our
"justice system" plans on keeping him forever.
Charges will not be adequately defended as they are refusing him bail
no real means to defending himself as he will be a prisoner with
strained communication priviledges.
He has much evidence to use to bring "truth to his actions" to this
situation and has been told that he will not qualify for a public
defender. I sense and perhaps I know they are planning not to allow
him to even try to win any of his charges...and there are many. I
was told earlier by lawyers who we sought info regarding what they
were investigating us for....both answered they don't like Gene and
they want blood from a tax protestor.... but more correctly Gene was a
system protestor and he hit more more than once.
Anyway I let you know because he has much respect for your love of
God and the words He has for us..and he knows you are one who seeks
the truth of corruption in our government. I knew you to be a
friend and I am letting all our dear friends know he is no longer
available in the way they knew him.
Forgive me if you are compromised by this information. Please let me
know if it is and I will be happy to delete your address from his
computer.
I only seek information now on how I would go about contacting the
proper authority that handles what I found to be an "Apostille" a
document signed by the Lieutenant Govenor in August of 2004. There
is a number assigned to it #H-35635.
I am seeking to see if it something that is valid....and still in
effect.
Can you point me in the right direction to accomplish this? God
bless you in all of your efforts for you walk with a loving God and
He loves you and all that is about you very much. Gene saw this in
you and appreciated the interchange of "God's messages in His effort
to speak to us today".
Lorna Kehaulani Warner..
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From : "Tara L. Jollie"
To:
Sent : Sunday , August 10, 2008 11:24 PM
Subject: communication
S-
I heard in a public forum last week that Dave Donnelly (Department of Labor) solicited bribes as an elected
official. This public statement was made by Julie Kitka . David D. is still working for you. I have no personal
feeling about this person at all. This is for your information.
Please let me know if you get this message.
Good Night, Take Care
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From : "Steve Borell" < sborell alaska.net>
To: "Steve Borell"
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Sent: Monday , August 11, 2008 12:35 PM
Subject: Capitalizing on coal reserves, Crow Tribe strikes deal for $7B Montana coal-to-liquids plant I
Markets I Market News I Canadian Business Online
Friends,
Here FYI from Montana.
Steve Borell
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12/22/2008
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From : "Larry Ledoux" Privileged or Pers
To:
Sent: Wednesday, August 13, 2008 4:12 PM
Subject: Pupil Incentive Program
Governor Palin,
I apologize for not responding sooner. My itinerary for the last week had me on the road talking to
teachers, school boards, principals, superintendents, etc. (Anchorage, Kenai, Kotzebue) Here are some
thoughts on the incentive program.
A hand raising survey of superintendents who attended the Fall meeting last week evidenced that the
vast majority did not support the Pupil Incentive Program. A few were ambivalent and one
superintendent indicated that he supported the program. (Woody Wilson: Superintendent from Wrangell
and husband of Representative Peggy Wilson)
Initially this program was proposed by EED.
Fifty percent of the teachers who received an incentive check in 2007-2008 responded to a DOE survey.
Of those responding, only 70% liked the program.
It is a three-year pilot. As you know, EED just announced results for the second year.
Year One: Funded at up to $5.8 million. Disbursed $1.89 million.
Receiving payments were 949 school staff or school district staff members for 42 schools in 15 districts.
Year Two: Funded at up to $3.9 million. Disbursed $1.06 million.
As the PIP program is GF, almost $2,000,000 can be returned to the state.
Receiving payments were 500 school staff members and an as-yet-unidentified number of school district
staff members for 32 schools in 14 districts. Two large Anchorage schools just missed qualifying for an
award. Had they won, the Year Two stats would have been closer to the Year One stats.
Characteristics of awarded schools:
In the first year, more awarded schools were rural or off the road system than urban or small town. In the
second year, about two-thirds were urban or small town, and a third were rural or off the road system.
Many of the awarded schools have had at least the statewide average percentage of students with
disabilities and low-income students.
Some of the awarded schools are very small schools in Native villages. They are not composed of
academically advanced students from prosperous families. Rather, those schools won for showing
significant improvement among students who are far behind. That achievement, of course, is a very
desirable step toward proficiency.
Some other awarded schools are from largely Caucasian communities or are charter schools with a large
proportion of Caucasian students. For the school year 2007-2008, the awarded schools collectively had a
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notably smaller Native population ( 14%) than the statewide figure for all schools (24.5%).
It is very hard for large schools , such as standalone middle schools and high schools in cities, to win
awards. This is because significant improvement among just a few students in a small school will have a
greater effect proportionately on the school ' s total results. That mathematical fact disadvantages
Anchorage and other cities with large schools.
By the way, it is not unusual for students who score advanced one year to score at a lower level in the
following year. About a quarter of advanced students regress in a given year. So it is an achievement to
keep advanced students at an advanced level.
Original purpose of the program
The incentive program is based on growth or sustained advanced performance in individual student's
scores on the state standards-based assessments. Each student counts.
The program is intended to encourage everyone on a school 's staff to collaborate and take shared
responsibility for all students, use instructional time effectively , and use the results of standards-based
assessments to target each student ' s academic needs.
We aren't asking teachers, principals and support staff to work harder. We're asking them to work
differently, using their talents and experience.
We're asking schools to broaden the responsibility among the staff for promoting skills in English and
math, which are the foundation for all academic studies, many occupations , and the ability to understand
public issues and participate as a citizen.
Unlike the federal No Child Left Behind Act, the incentive program does not require schools to meet
targets in proficiency . Rather, it rewards schools for student growth.
Even so, I believe that the vast majority of teachers in the State do not support the PIP program. They
believe that a $$ award for achievement diminishes their professional responsibilities . Districts tend to
downplay the award to avoid creating disharmony among schools or they use the award as an
opportunity to share their negative thoughts about the program on TV and radio.
There are other incentives that would have a greater impact on efforts to increase student learning and,
enjoy increased support by Alaska's educational community . However, I am unconvinced that financial
incentives actually lead to increased student learning.
I hope this information helps . If you would like me to respond to the editorial in the Anchorage paper...
I would be happy to develop a letter or compass response.
I am looking forward to the opportunity to share and hear your thoughts on a variety of possible
educational initiatives , dreams and ideas . It is great to be part of your administration. Please know that
I will help and support in any endeavor that you request.
Thank You,
Larry
P.S. This is my personal e-mail account.
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From: "Ivy Frye"
To.
Sent: Wednesday, August 20, 2008 3:23 PM
Subject: Privilege -Safety Council
Governor,
Click has recommended the appointment of Privileged to fill an industry vacancy on the Safety Council.
The Council is currently planning the 2009 Governor's Annual Safety Conference and are in nee of
good members. Click says Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted I've also discussed this appointment
witli Yrank and
Here's a quick bio for you:
Privileged-or Personal Material Redacted
With your permission, we'll move forward with this appointment.
Thanks so much!
Ivy
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From: "Tara L. Jollie"
To:
Sent: Wednesday, August 20, 2008 11:54 PM
Subject: communication
S-
I am bothered by what I perceive as an unnecessary paranoid reaction by some people on staff to the recent
attacks on you.
First of all , if one is accused of communicating inappropriately and therefore changes their behavior, they are
saying to the accuser "You are right. I was wrong . I will change how I communicate ." Abandoning email
practice for example. This is a whole new world that election folks and legal folks haven 't even begun to analyze.
It will change our world. In fact, I believe the effects of email were very apparent in your campaign.
I, for one, refuse to let anyone take away my freedom of speech , my right to communicate to anyone , or my right
to privacy. We need to stand tall , shoulders back, look critics dead in the eye, and say "I haven't done a thing I
need to apologize for."
I'm right there with you. Don't know if you will get this message, but I hope so.
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From : "Wayne Anthony Ross "
To: "Palin, Sarah"
Sent: Thursday , August 21 , 2008 4:19 PM
Subject: My thoughts
Sarah : It has been a while since I 've heard from you . You've come under some fire and I think you are being too
nice. You were elected to drive the train . If it was me, I'd tell such attackers "I got elected to run the train and I'm
running it the best that I can . I don't think it is appropriate for me to have to justify every decision I have to make
just because somebody disagrees with me , and I don 't intend to do so."
I also believe that you have to remember your friends , of whom Frank Bailey is one . He acted with the best of
intentions and he shouldn 't be hung out to dry. If I commented at all, I would have said something like "Mr. Bailey
made a call without my knowledge and I don 't agree with what he tried to do . Nevertheless, he thought he was
doing the right thing and I appreciate State employees who seek to do the right thing . End of statement."
I sure dislike seeing you take flak . But I disagree with your thinking you have to kowtow to your attackers. You
need to get a spokesperson who has the authority to tell those people to "pound sand " (politely of course) when
these things happen . You've got Alaskans behind you and you need to rely on that more and be less defensive.
Just my thoughts for what they are worth.
I'll buy you lunch when your schedule allows and we can talk further about this , if you'd like.
My best, WAR
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From: "Scott Heyworth"
To: "Scott R Heyworth"
Sent: Friday, August 22, 2008 7:20 AM
Subject: Mr Tillerson is Chairman and CEO, ExxonMobil Corporation.........LNG is the key to energy
security.
LNG is the key to energy security
by Rex W. Tillerson
23-07-08 In recent years concerns about energy security and the environment , including the risks posed by
rising greenhouse-gas emissions, have risen sharply.
So have energy prices , of course . Today, high prices for crude and petroleum products are causing hardship
for consumers around the world , and straining energy partnerships , as well.
Such developments are not new to our industry 's history. Today's prices reflect, in part, the cyclical nature of
the global commodities that we produce.
But behind this current cycle is something new - and encouraging . The global economy is expanding at an
historic pace . In fact, in less than a generation , the world economy has grown by more than 50 %. Millions
have escaped poverty as a result, and billions more have achieved higher standards of living.
All of us in the oil and gas industry have played an essential role in this historic growth . Energy is
fundamental to nearly all economic activity and modern standards of living . So itis not surprising that as
prosperity has spread , energy demand has grown . Today's high energy prices reflect that rising demand and
a need for additional supplies - and, in a sense , they are a symptom of the world's success.
The challenge we face today is continuing to provide the energy needed to sustain economic growth and lift
more people out of poverty, while also minimizing the effects of energy usage on the environment . By 2030,
global demand for energy will likely be about 30 % higher than it is today - even with substantial gains in
efficiency.
To meet this growing energy demand , we must develop all commercially -viable energy sources. No single
source can meet the world's growing energy needs . In the world 's diverse energy mix, oil and natural gas are
expected to account for nearly 60 % of total energy through 2030 . Their relative availability , affordability,
efficiency and versatility make them indispensable.
I would like to focus on two important sources of energy , both of which reflectthe energy challenge and the
capabilities of today 's energy industry . One of these sources comes from the supply side, the other from the
demand side.
Beginning with the supply side, I want to illustrate how in a relatively short period for our industry , technology
can significantly transform and enlarge new sources of supply to world markets . The development of the
global market for liquefied natural gas or LNG is a clear demonstration of the power of innovation and
partnership to meet growing energy needs.
Thanks to technological breakthroughs in LNG production and transportation , consumers here in Europe and
around the world are paining greater acces-sAo safe- liable and affordable su lies of natural gas. Todav,
power-generation accounts for 35 % of the world's total energy usage and is expected to account for more
than 40 % of the increase in global energy needs from 2005 to 2030.
Not only will a global LNG market help meet these needs , it will also strengthen global energy security by
helping to diversify supplies . And because it is cleaner-burning than other conventional sources, natural gas
has important environmental advantages as well.
Partnerships. such as the one between ExxonMobil and Qatar are making LNG's potential a reap.
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Technological advances. pioneered with Qatar Petroleum and others, have enabled ExxonMobil to achieve
new economies of sc le for development of the North Field the largest non-associated natural-gas field in the
world. In particular, our new Q-Max ships, which use ExxonMobil and Qatar Petroleum's technology, can
carry 80 % more LNG than conventional-size ships.
With new projects starting up over the next two years. ExxonMobil Joint Ventures in Qatar will bring more
new LNG capacity to market than any other international oil com any. A key component of this growth will be
the Adriatic LNG terminal , a project led by ExxonMobil , Qatar Terminal Limited and Edison . It is the first
offshore gravity-based re-gasification terminal in the world, and has the capacity to provide 10 % of Europe's
LNG supply.
Construction is nearing completion in Algeciras, and the journey to the Adriatic offshore Italy is scheduled to
occur in August.
A second important energy source comes from the demand side of the global energy challenge. That
.source," if you will, is more efficient use of energy.
For those who might doubt the potential contributions of energy efficiency , consider this: Since 1970,
reductions in energy intensity across the US economy helped to effectively meet well over half of Americans'
growing energy demand . Efficient energy use extends the life of the world 's resource endowment. It reduces
greenhouse-gas emissions. It helps drive down energy prices. And it strengthens energy security. Over the
past 25 years, worldwide gains in energy efficiency have helped lower energy intensity by about I %
annually.
As a result, the global economy is growing more resilient to energy demand and supply shocks . Sudden
changes in energy prices have less economicimpact because energy is a relatively smaller input to the goods
and services the world produces than it was a quarter century ago. Energy efficiency as it relates to economic
growth is often misunderstood . It does not mean doing less.
Economies need energy to grow , and to deny this need is to deprive people, especially in developing
countries, of the opportunity to achieve higher standards of living . Energy efficiency means using energy
wisely - from employing advanced technologies to exercising common sense in using energy . It means doing
the same -- or more - with less.
Innovation plays a crucial role. ExxonMobil has systematically worked to improve efficiency and
environmental performance throughout our facilities worldwide. Since 2004, ExxonMobil has invested more
than $ 1.5 bn in activities that improve energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions , and we will
be spending at least half a billion dollars on additional initiatives over the next few years.
Even greater efficiency gains are possible in the transportation sector , through both incremental and
breakthrough innovations . While the quest for transportation replacement fuels that emit low to zero
greenhouse-gas emissions continues , we must continue to provide ways for consumers to use the fuels
available , gasoline and diesel, in ways that are more efficient , thereby resulting in lower greenhouse-gas
emissions.
ExxonMobil is partnering with engine and vehicle manufacturers to develop a number of transportation
technologies that can improve fuel economy and reduce emissions - from lightweight plastics ... to materials
that make tires lighter and keep them properly inflated and more efficient synthetic motor oils.
We are also conducting a multi-year research effort in advanced engine technologies , such as Homogeneous
Charge Compression Ignition, or HCCI. Success in these efforts could improve fuel economy of the internal-
combustion engine by up to 30 %. To contribute to overcoming technical challenges to new vehicle systems,
ExxonMobil has developed battery separator films to improve the safety and durability of lithium-ion batteries
for use in hybrid and electric vehicles, and continues to refine and advance our on-board hydrogen reformer
system that could lead to 80 % improvement in fuel economy and a 40 % reduction in greenhouse gases.
The common element to bringing solutions to future supply and future demand challenges is technology:
Technology development and technology deployment . International partnerships are essential to fostering
technologies that increase supplies , strengthen security and reduce environmental impacts. No single source
can meet the world's growing energy needs - and no single segment of our industry can either.
Such partnerships are forged through the free flow of goods , services, capital and expertise across borders.
Free trade and investment propel the energy-innovation cycle forward , bringing the best minds and the latest
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tools to bear on the toughest challenges. Resource nationalism and the pursuit of "energy independence" can
interrupt this cycle, and slow the spread of economic progress that energy enables.
When energy prices are high, the temptation to break partnerships or cut ties can be strong , for both
producing and consuming countries. But it is a temptation that we must resist . Instead , we must strengthen
and sustain the global market for energy to meet the energy demand and supply challenges the world faces.
Free and fair competition on a worldwide scale is the hallmark of the Olympic Games . It also should be the
aim of all members of the World Petroleum Congress.
Mr Tillerson is Chairman and CEO, ExxonMobil Corporation. From a speech delivered at the 19th World
Petroleum Congress Madrid , Spain.
Source : http://www.commodityonline.com
In accordance with Title 17 U. S.C. Section 107, this material is distributed without profit to those who have
expressed a prior interest in receiving the included information for research and educational purposes.
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From : "Hopkins, Kyle"
To:
Sent: Friday, August 29, 2008 3:25 PM
Subject: Can you please call me?
Governor,
I wanted to try again before it gets to late ... Can you please call me for a quick interview at 257-4334?
Thanks!
kyle
Kyle Hopkins
Reporter I Anchorage Daily News
Direct: 907-257-4334 1 Fax: 907-258-2157
KHopkinsadn.com 1 1001 Northway Drive I Anchorage, AK 99508
AwMw Dt y News
Anchorage Daily News products reach more than 300,000 Alaskans every week.
Visit us at n. m and Alaska.com
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Sent: Saturday , August 30, 2008 5:34 AM
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From: "Hopkins, Kyle"
Date: Sat, 30 Aug 2008 06:27:07 -0800
To:
Subject: Why can't we talk to you?
Governor,
I'm really hitting a wall trying to get through to you ... Can you please help? I'm looking for a quick phone interview
today. Is there a time I can call?
thanks,
kyle
Kyle Hopkins
Reporter I Anchorage Daily News
Direct ; 907-257-4334 1 Fax: 907 -258-2157
KHooKins6adn . com 1 1001 Northway Drive I Anchorage, AK 99508
Anchorage Dally News products reach more than 300,000 Alaskans every week.
Visit us at adn . com and Alaskasem
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From : "Demer, Lisa"
To:
Sent: Wednesday, September 10, 2008 7:40 PM
Subject: Story for ADN
Hi Gov. Palin,
I can't imagine how busy you are and I'm not sure this will get to you but hope it does. I've got questions into your
staff on this but would much rather hear from you directly. It would be terrific if you could give me five minutes on
the phone or even just send back a quick note.
I'm working on a story about your use of BlackBerries and Yahoo for e-mail. This was a small but brewing
controversy in Alaska before you were picked by John McCain to be his running mate. The critics question
whether you and others in your office are using private e-mail accounts for state business to get around public
records law.
How do you respond to those critics?
I know you often have two BlackBerries going at once . Why is that? Is one for private and one for governor
communications? Are they both also phones?
You seem really tech-savvy. How do you describe yourself along those lines? Do you have an Pod? What's on
your playlist these days?
What e-mail providers do you routinely use? Mainly Yahoo? Any other private ones? How much state business do
you do through your Yahoo account? Why use Yahoo and not your state account?
Do you communicate to your staff members from your Yahoo account to their Yahoo accounts? Private to
private?
Coming at the issue a different way, how are your Yahoo e-mails or others from private accounts preserved, as a
slice of history ? Do you save and archive them in some way? I can 't imagine you 'd have time to mess with that.
Does an aide have your Yahoo password and do that for you? Or do the private account e-mails expire after so
many days or weeks?
Even if you intend for the public to see whatever communications should be public , how can that possibly work if
things are in a private Yahoo account?
Thanks for taking the time. It would be great to hear from you. The story would be more balanced and more
complete. You know this topic better than anyone.
Regards,
Lisa Demer
ADN
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From: "S P"
To:
Sent: Monday, September 15, 2008 9:46 PM
Subject: Fw: There are more for you than against you
Kris, This one was in her bulk box you may want to forward.
--- On Mon, 8118/08, Candy Sunderland wrote:
From: Candy Sunderland
Subject: There are more for you than against you
To: gov.palinyahoo.com
Date: Monday, August 18, 2008, 5:21 PM
Dear Gov. Sarah:
I want to apologize for not sending anything to you in awhile. Please be assured that many people are
praying for you and your family. We understand that the accuser of the brethren is not very happy with a
Governor who dedicates the State to the purposes of God. The first dream that we sent you from Barb
Pennington was about the media and the time of the fish. A sort time ago Cheryl Licht (her parents are
Sr. Pastors at Crossroads) Wasilla had a dream that they were also going to attack Tod. They wanted
you to know that they were praying for you. I run into people all the time who say the Lord has called
them to personally intercede for you. There truly are more for you than are against you! We thank
you for standing for righteousness and truth In our State!
This dream came in from Pat Case of Homer.
Prophesy for Governor Palin:
On August 4th, while I was praying for the governor's administration the Lord
gave me a scripture for her!
2 Kings 6:12-23, which tells of the story of the plot to capture Elisha the prophe
I then began to seek the Lord for what this meant for the governor and He
showed me.
A plot is unfolding to ensnare you by those who are now against you. You have
some in your administration who that are now or shall become fearful, they mus
be reassured that those who are for you are much more than those who are not
The Lord will close the eyes of your attackers and allow you to lead them into th
hands of their enemies. When this happens you will have the power to destroy
forgive. It is very important that you show mercy and restore them with grace
and it will effectively end the attacks against you!
p.s. Sarah should re-read the scripture for herself as I feel the Lord has further
revelation to give her personally. It would also be helpful for her to revisit the
scripture the Lord gave me for her at the inauguration, (2 Peter 1:2-8).
12/22/2008
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Your Brother In Christ
Pat Case
We've entered into a new season -8-8-08 . New Beginnings. Prayer on the Nations Capitol Mall. God has
a plan for our State and our Nation and He has chosen you to
Stand.
Blessings,
Candy Sunderland
12/22/2008
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Sent: Thursday, September 11, 2008 5:55 PM
Sent from my BlackBerry device from Cellular One
From : "Demer, Lisa"
Date : Wed, 10 Sep 2008 20:40:48 -0800
To:
Subject: Story for ADN
Hi Gov. Palin,
I can't imagine how busy you are and I'm not sure this will get to you but hope it does . I've got questions into your
staff on this but would much rather hear from you directly . It would be terrific if you could give me five minutes on
the phone or even just send back a quick note.
I'm working on a story about your use of BlackBerries and Yahoo for e-mail. This was a small but brewing
controversy in Alaska before you were picked by John McCain to be his running mate . The critics question
whether you and others in your office are using private e-mail accounts for state business to get around public
records law.
How do you respond to those critics?
I know you often have two BlackBerries going at once . Why is that? Is one for private and one for governor
communications? Are they both also phones?
You seem really tech-savvy . How do you describe yourself along those lines? Do you have an iPod ? What's on
your playlist these days?
What e-mail providers do you routinely use? Mainly Yahoo? Any other private ones? How much state business do
you do through your Yahoo account? Why use Yahoo and not your state account?
Do you communicate to your staff members from your Yahoo account to their Yahoo accounts ? Private to
private?
Coming at the issue a different way, how are your Yahoo a-mails or others from private accounts preserved, as a
slice of history? Do you save and archive them in some way? I can 't imagine you'd have time to mess with that.
Does an aide have your Yahoo password and do that for you? Or do the private account a -mails expire after so
many days or weeks?
Even if you intend for the public to see whatever communications should be public , how can that possibly work if
things are in a private Yahoo account?
Thanks for taking the time. It would be great to hear from you . The story would be more balanced and more
complete. You know this topic better than anyone.
Regards,
Lisa Denver
ADN
Lisa Demer
Reporter I Anchorage Daily News
Direct : 907-257-4390 1 Cell: 907-952-39651 Fax: 907-258-2157
LD^mer@adn.com 1 1001 Northway Drive I Anchorage, AK 99508
12/19/2008
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From: "Meghan Stapleton " < Privileged or Personal Materia
To:
To: "Sarah Palin" ; "Todd Palin" ; "Frank Bailey"
; "Kris Perry"
Sent: Friday, February 01, 2008 10:24 AM
Subject: latest and greatest... look for it this Sunday
AGIA remains the subject of a healthy debate. Many see it as a brilliant strategy, while some critics assure us that no project can
move forward without the consent of North Slope Producers . Time will prove AGIA's merits, and one thing is for certain ; during
her first year in office, Governor Palin has blazed the trail for Alaska 's first truly open and competitive process for building a
natural gas pipeline.
In the broadest sense, AGIA is designed to do two things : Move a project forward on a predictable timeline, and ensure an open-
access pipeline . Nothing prevents Conoco Phillips from building a gasline - nor has anything prevented them for the past several
decades . And yet, they have chosen not to. In their current public relations tour, Conoco makes it very clear that they do not
require any of the incentives offered under AGIA . Why would the state want to give away $500 million when they will consider
moving a project forward right now?! Never mind that this is all contingent on a number of preconditions.
Conoco Phillips only wants one thing for this seemingly irresistible offer - to sit down again and discuss fiscal terms . But they did
not suggest in their proposal what these terms might be. When this was pointed out in the Governor ' s recent letter to CEO, James
Mulva, Conoco Phillips responded that they do in fact have some terms in mind , and they would be happy to share these in private
just as soon as the Governor is ready to sit down and negotiate . Although the Governor goes on to explain in her letter why this is
no longer a viable alternative, Conoco chooses to ignore it.
The Governor also asked in her letter why Conoco chose not to commit their gas to their proposed project. What is interesting
about Conoco' s answer is that they do not answer the question . Instead, Conoco takes the opportunity to point out that
TransCanada hasn 't committed gas in their AGIA license application. Never mind the fact that TransCanada is not a gas producer
and has no gas to commit - And never mind the fact that a gas commitment is the single largest thing Conoco could do to lessen
the project risk and move a project forward.
The questions people should be asking are, why? Why would Conoco Phillips choose to keep the project risk high? And why, if
Conoco Philips needs none of the state incentives to move forward , would they make no effort to do so? And why would they
choose to make their "proposal" public, just the day before AGIA's application deadline? In my mind, the answer is clear: fear.
Conoco does not want the state to issue an AGIA license . They do not want a project to move forward on the state 's aggressive
timeline and they do not want an open access pipeline.
In reality, I do not believe Conoco is at all surprised that their "proposal" has not been taken seriously. It would be quite clear to
anyone who has actually taken the time to read the document. Compared to any of the serious AGIA applications received by the
state, it is a grade -schooler's guide to gasline risk . Conoco Philips is engaged in nothing more than an expensive campaign to
obfuscate the AGIA process, and fuel the public's hope that after so many failed negotiations and stonewalling, the producers are
finally ready to build us a gasline.
Unfortunately, Conoco Phillips ' effort has been quite successful in their attempt to take attention from the AGIA process. Radio
hosts , former statewide candidates, and other critics are swept along in the frenzy, but use their positions to level personal attacks
on AGIA supporters, rather than debate the true merits of public policy. As this chapter continues to unfold, I would encourage
Conoco to work with the Palin Administration towards our mutual goal of getting Alaska 's North Slope gas to market. And as for
the rest, let's keep our dialogue civilized.
12/16/2008
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Never miss a thing. Make.-Yahoo your horxaenage.
12/16/2009
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From :
To: "GSarah"
Cc: "Kris Perry Yhoo" ; "Todd Palin"
Sent: Friday, May 23, 2008 2:12 PM
Subject: Video to the Troops
Received word this morning that your video to the troops shown in seward was a huge hit to the group
of 300 that saw it . They said it was very personal and got the group "buzzin" after it was played.
Sent from my Blackberry Device
12/19/2008
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From :
To: "frank bailey" ; "Sarah Palin"
Cc: "Todd Palin"
Sent; Friday, May 23, 2008 4:27 PM
Subject : Re: Video to the Troops
Bob and Mark were there yesterday and talking about it on radio. Major props from them on it.
------Original Message------
From: frank bailey
To: Sarah Palin
Cc: Kris Perry Yhoo
Cc: Todd Palin
ReplyTo: frank bailey
Sent: May 23, 2008 3:12 PM
Subject: Video to the Troops
Received word this morning that your video to the troops shown in seward was a huge hit to the group
of 300 that saw it. They said it was very personal and got the group "buzzin" after it was played.
Sent from my Blackberry Device
Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T
12/19/2008
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From: "Judy Patrick"
To. ;
Sent: Monday, July 21, 2008 9:24 AM
Subject : From Judy P.
Gov SP,
Have you considered a national ad campaign from the State of Alaska to the Lower 48 about opening
ANWR?
It would be spendy, but now is the time.
Can we discuss ? I can bring coffee unless you are in Juneau.
Sure sorry about the current mud slinging. The real story is how the "brotherhood" of Troopers protect
each other, too bad the ADN is lazy and would rather act like a British tabloid. Everyone I've talked to
gets it, Pastor Bob especially, is really mad at the whole thing and the people related to it. Me too.
Hows Trig???
Love,
JP
12/17/2008
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From : "Thirdwave2"
To,
Sent : Tuesday, July 22, 2008 4:27 PM
Subject : From newt a question
Someone recommended to me that we study the alaskan model of revenue distribution back to the citizens and get bills
introduced in the state legislature in california florida and elsewhere that if they do go to offshore drilling they should split
the revenue stream with a specified amount (maybe half) going to the citizens as a direct benefit
How much does each alaskan get?
What share of the oil revenue goes to state government and what share would go to the citizens?
Do you have an expert who could explain all this to me?
Would you be interested in writing or talking about this?
Thanks
Newt
12/17/2008
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Sent: Wednesday, July 23, 2008 6:02 PM
I can meet w reggie's folks in Anchorage as they fly through tomorrow or friday (kotz region reps). Let
reggie know please
12/22/2008
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From : "Jennifer Chumley"
aD
To:
Sent: Wednesday , July 23, 2008 10:42 PM
Subject: Commissioner Kopp
Hello Governor Palin,
I wanted to take this opportunity to write you regarding Chuck Kopp's appointment as Public Safety
Commissioner. As we are all aware, there has been controversy surrounding your decision to remove the
previous Commissioner and appoint Chuck to fill the vacancy.
I do not know, nor do I need to know, the details that surrounded your decision to make this change . I feel that
we, as Alaskans, elected and entrusted you with the responsibility to make decision in the best interest of the
State of Alaska. With that being said, 1 trust that you have done what you deemed to be the best for our state in
this case as well.
What I would like to talk with you about is something, or rather someone I do know about... The Kopp family.
Chuck, Trish and their children are precious people and I could not think of anyone with more integrity and
leadership than Chuck Kopp to serve as Public Safety Commissioner. Chuck and Trish have given countless
hours of their time to this community and lead by example in every aspect of their lives . They will be dearly
missed on the Kenai Peninsula , but all Alaskans should feel very fortunate to have Chuck Kopp serving the
State. I feel that Chuck has proven in his many years of service , as a member of the community , a son , husband,
father and friend that he posses the qualifications to do this job and deserves the opportunity to do so.
In closing , I just wanted to tell you and your family that I am sorry that the Palin and Kopp family have been
attacked on a separate but personal level in all of this. I don't think anyone benefits from the "tabloid" information
we have been dealt this week.
I realize that you are under a tremendous amount of pressure, but I am asking that you continue to remain strong
in your decision and give Chuck the opportunity to serve the State of Alaska.
Thank you for all that you do for each Alaskan everyday,
Jennifer Chumley
Sterling, Alaska
12/17/2008
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Sent: Wednesday , July 23, 2008 5:14 PM
That's why we said sure, we agree with that letter of intent.
------Original Message------
From: Todd
To: Sarah's Personal Email
ReplyTo: Todd
Sent: Jul 23, 2008 6:09 PM
Subject: Plan
What is Samuels plan for an in state project
Everybody wants in state gas use
12/22/2008
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From : "john reeves"
To:
Sent: Thursday, July 24, 2008 8:26 AM
Subject: negotiating from strength
Hi Sarah, You won't hear this from any of your advisors so it's left to me. Oil companies respect
strength. They respect an adversary that is willing to take them to the edge of the cliff, have them look
over it to see the sharp rocks and then is willing to push them over if they don't get in line. You have
shown the oil companies that you are willing to take them to the edge of the cliff. Now show them
you're willing to push them off. As soon as AGIA passes have a meeting with big oil and show them a
prefiled bill calling for a $2 billion/yr reserves tax effective 1/1/09. Tell them that they have until that
date to work something out with Trans Canada. If they don't,the reserves tax goes into effect and
remains there until our gas reaches market, 10-15 years from now. Then tell the
owners ...Alaskans... that you plan on distributing $1.8 billion of that every year to each of the 600,000
alaskans that recieve a permanent fund check keeping $200 million for the State to administer the
program or spend elsewhere. That works out to about $3,000 each for Alaskans share. If Big Oil insists
on warehousing our gas then we need to charge them rent. I don't know if you'll even get this but I don't
want to send it anywhere else. Stay strong. Reeves
12/18/2008
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From : "Patrick Hawkins"
To:
Sent: Thursday, July 24, 2008 11:52 AM
Subject: support for chuck kopp
Governor i am sending you this email to you to endorse and support your choice of chuck kopp as the new
commisioner of public safey . I have known chuck for many years and he has done am exemplerary job as the
police chief of kenai and as a private citizen here on the kenai peninsula . he has dedicated many hours of his
time to cook inlet academy as a parent and also as the school board president. He has worked thru out the
community with non profits , womens resource center and other agencies to help make them work. He has
worked hand in hand to help with cook inlet academy here on the kenai as a parent and also as the school board
president. With his promotion as the commissioner of public safety for the state our loss of chuck will be a big
gain for our state . There are dark forces Governor that want to bring you and your adminstration down and are
looking for anything that they can do to fufill their vision . Chuck made a mistake and he has learned from it. we
all make mistakes in life and i have too, but we all are stronger for it. Stick to your guns on this one governor. our
prayers and best wishes for you and your family. Pat Hawkins 36115 pioneer drive soldotna alaska 99669-
7039
12/19/2008
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From : "Jenny Smithwick"
To:
Sent: Thursday, July 24, 2008 11:27 AM
Subject : Chuck Kopp
Dear Governor Palin-
I cannot say enough about the commitment to integrity I have personally witnessed in Chuck Kopp. He is honest,
hard -working , responsible, and genuine . In his numerous roles of leadership , I have seen how he treats people's
concerns with great consideration , while being firm enough in his convictions to never bow to undue influence.
He is intuitive and very compassionate , and does not let fear keep him from doing the right thing. He is very
engaging and affectionate , and although I have known him for many, many years and have personally received
and witnessed numerous "hugs" there has never been anything inappropriate about them. I am sure as a female
you have received appropriate and inappropriate hugs and that you know there is a difference. I don't know the
woman who filed the complaint, but hopefully there is as much attention to her history and reputation as there is to
Chuck's. I am a personal friend , first of Chuck, but also of his wife, with whom I have been close personally since
their wedding in 1986 . Chuck loves his wife deeply and their marriage is one of those partnerships that really
works. They are completely committed first and foremost to their marriage, so I do not fear that all of this negative
publicity will harm it, but it is hard to see the reputation of some of the best, most self-sacrificing , hardworking and
upstanding people I know dragged through the mud. I believe you have chosen the right man for this job . Please
stand behind your decision to appoint Chuck Kopp as our State's Department of Public Safety Commisioner.
Sincerely,
Genevieve Smithwick
12/17/2008
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From :
To:
Sent: Thursday, July 24, 2008 12:53 PM
Subject: Chuck Kopp
I am writing in support of Chuck Kopp. I have known Chuck and his family for many
years, and I have nothing but wonderful things to say about him . He is honest,
trustworthy and a wonderful father and husband. Anyone who would slander him
should be investigated themselves. I urge you and your staff to keep your full
support behind him. Rica Phillips
12/17/2008
