Bernadette M. Wilson

Why they say you should vote for them

The candidate's own case to voters, summarized from their campaign and public statements.

• Describes herself as a political outsider and business owner who would bring business experience to the governor's office.[1],[2]
• Says the statutory Permanent Fund Dividend will be restored under her administration.[1],[3]
• Says Alaska has been stagnant for decades and promises to develop and build resource projects.[1],[2]
• Promises an annual "state of the budget" address and regular public cabinet meetings.[2],[4]

Background

• Owner, Denali Disposal (commercial refuse company) · Founded more than 10 years ago[1],[2]
• Senior Advisor, Nick Begich for Congress campaign[1]
• Radio host; worked with policy groups, Americans for Prosperity and the Alaska Policy Forum[2]
• Member, Naknek Native Village Council[1]

Where they stand

• Permanent Fund Dividend
  Supports paying the dividend under the statutory formula and says the governor must ensure the law is followed.[3],[4]
• Taxes
  Opposes new taxes and says Alaska has a spending problem, not a revenue problem.[2],[4]
• Economy & Jobs
  Supports a spending cap, zero-based budgeting and audits of state agencies to find savings.[2],[5]
• Education
  Opposes further base student allocation increases without measurable results; names education savings accounts and "No More Lines" open enrollment as models.[2],[3],[4]
• Energy & Environment
  Supports the Alaska LNG gas line, Ambler Road, ANWR and NPR-A development, and a "shot clock" on permitting timelines.[5],[6]
• Elections & Democracy
  Is one of three main sponsors of the latest effort to repeal ranked-choice voting, and proposes ending automatic voter registration through PFD applications.[5],[6]

Voting record

Bernadette M. Wilson has not held an office with a recorded voting record. See Background and Where they stand.

In their words