NOTE: URGENT
A resolution to acknowledge Canadian sovereignty
This will be voted on Thursday, April 10th, 2025, so there isn't much time to get an email in to our Borough Assembly representatives.
Please make comments on this legislation to affirm Fairbanks friendship for Canada and the relationship that exists between Alaska and Canada. Canada is our only neighbor and a key partner in trade, tourism, culture, and mutual defense.
We share 1,538 miles of border, millennia of interconnected history, and deep ties between families, businesses, and communities on both sides.
A lot of our groceries and goods are trucked through Canada, and higher tariffs or a trade war could mean substantially higher prices for Alaskans.
When: Email before the assembly meeting tomorrow, 4/10, or show up in person to testify
How: Emails should be sent to: Barbara.Haney@fnsb.gov, Brett.Rotermund@fnsb.gov, Tammie.Wilson@fnsb.gov, David.Guttenberg@fnsb.gov, Kristan.Kelly@fnsb.gov, Mindy.Oneall@fnsb.gov, Scott.Crass@fnsb.gov, Liz.Reeves-Ramos@fnsb.gov, Nick.Lajiness@fnsb.gov
What else: Please spread the word!
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SAMPLE LETTER:
Subject: Please Support RESOLUTION NO. 2025–09 – Honoring the Alaska-Canada Relationship
Dear Members of the Fairbanks North Star Borough Assembly,
I’m writing to express my strong support for RESOLUTION NO. 2025–09, recognizing and honoring the vital relationship between Canada and Alaska.
Canada is not only Alaska’s only neighbor, but also a key partner in trade, tourism, culture, and mutual defense. We share 1,538 miles of border, millennia of interconnected history, and deep ties between families, businesses, and communities on both sides.
Alaska and Canada have long cooperated to protect our environment, strengthen our integrated economies, and ensure the security and prosperity of the North. In this age of increasing Arctic importance, that collaboration is more vital than ever.
However, recent proposals to impose tariffs and trade restrictions threaten to undermine this unique relationship. These measures could harm local jobs, disrupt cross-border partnerships, and jeopardize the prosperity both regions have worked hard to build.
By passing this resolution, the Assembly will send a clear message: we value and stand by our Canadian neighbors, and we oppose policies that would damage this deeply rooted alliance.
Thank you for considering this important resolution. I hope you will vote YES on RESOLUTION NO. 2025–09 and reaffirm our commitment to friendship, cooperation, and shared success.
Sincerely,
[Your Full Name]
[Your Neighborhood or Address]
[Optional: Voter / Business Owner / Educator / Resident]
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