Senator Donald Olson Member: Senate Finance Committee Staff: Brix Hahn (Nome) [email protected] Twitter: @brixhahn Sierra Smyth (Golovin) [email protected] Contact Information: Toll Free Year Round: 1-800-597-3707 Interim: May-December: P.O. Box 1630 Nome, AK 99762 (907) 465-3707 LEGISLATURE ON THE WEB: WWW.LEGIS.STATE.AK.US LEGISLATURE ON TV: GAVELALASKA.ORG CONTACT STATEWIDE ELECTED OFFICIALS: Senator Dan Sullivan Anchorage Office: 907-271-5915 * U.S. Congress Anchorage Office: 907-271-5978 * Senator Lisa Murkowski Anchorage Office: 907-271-3735 * Office of the Governor Anchorage Office: 907-269-7450 November 2022 Senate Finance Co-Chairmanship and Constituent Job Opportunities The Senate has informally organized a collation of 17 members, including nine Democrats and eight Republicans. I have been appointed as one of the three co-chairmen of Senate Fiance Committee. This is the first time in Alaska's history we have three finance co-chairs, and I am honored to represent rural Alaska in this capacity. My primary responsibility will be vetting bills that pass through the committee. This means I will be one of the last stops many bills have before being passed into law—a vital process in creating legislation. This also means I am hiring more staff to work in my office, including positions in research, administrative work, constituent relations, and more. Please send your resume to my senior staffer, who is a lifetime Nomite herself: [email protected] for consideration. Staff will be required to move to Juneau for legislative session (January-April, sometimes longer). We have openings for year-around positions, where you will live in Juneau for part of the year and back in your home community the rest of the year, and session-only positions, where you are only employed physically in Juneau for three months out of the year. We thrive on hiring an office of individuals who call our beautiful district home. Employee travel and Juneau housing assistance may be provided. We also accept fellows and interns. Please apply for fellowships through the First Alaskans Institute and for internships through the Senator Ted Stevens Legislative Internship Program. I look forward to serving you and your priorities over the next years. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me or my staff for any reason. Quyanaq to my friends and neighbors for your continued support. It is my honor to serve you in the Alaska Senate. Senator Donald Omilak Olson Toll free: 1.800.597.3707 Email: [email protected] ‌ Disaster Resources Many disaster deadlines have been pushed back to December 6 of this year. If you think you qualify, please apply for relief ASAP. Aftermath of Typhoon Merbok in Golovin. Photo by Sen. Olson staffer, Sierra Smyth. Via Twitter. Individuals, Families, Homeowners, Renters, Businesses, Non-Profit programs, and others affected by the Western Alaska Storm: What you can/should do prior to applying for state and federal disaster grants and loan programs:  Report any damage to your local officials so they are aware of the scope of damage in your community and can assist with any immediate emergency and basic needs. When safe to do so, document the damage to your personal property, home, business such as pictures, inventory, receipts, etc. If you have home, property, or business insurance, contact your insurance agent. State of Alaska: State Individual Assistance **You must apply for State of Alaska assistance before you apply to FEMA. State of Alaska link: [link removed] The Individual Assistance ("IA") Program is initiated when the Governor declares a disaster. A Federal Disaster was also declared. You need to apply to both the state and federal programs, independently. This program can help with damaged homes, damaged transportation, essential property damage, and medical expenses. Federal Resources **You must apply for State of Alaska assistance before you apply to FEMA. FEMA link: [link removed] A Federal Disaster was declared by President Biden. Here are some resources for individuals, business owners, nonprofit agencies, renters, and property owners. FEMA 1-800-621-3362 [link removed] Public Assistance Reimbursements for state and local government, public utilities, schools, for infrastructure repairs, debris removal, etc. [link removed] Individuals Assistance Reimbursements for individuals, families, renters for damage to homes, vehicles/transportation, personal property; can sometimes help with temporary housing, medical expenses. [link removed] Small Business Administration (SBA) Natural Disaster Loans The Small Business Association is offering low interest loans to affected businesses. 1-800-659-2955 Mon.-Fri. from 8am – 8pm Eastern Standard Time [email protected] [link removed] A Federal Disaster was declared, so you may apply for a SBA Disaster Loan: Small Businesses: Physical and Economic Injury Disaster Loans Sole Proprietors: Apply under Home and Personal Property Loans Homeowners, Personal Property Owners, Renters: apply under Home and Personal Property Loans (Note: Renters can only receive loans for damaged personal items inside the home. Homeowners, Personal Property Owners, and Renters should first apply for any State/Federal FEMA Individual Assistance programs. If additional funds are needed, you can then also apply to the SBA Home & Personal Property Loan program.) SBA Alaska District office: 907-271-4022 [link removed] IRS – Tax Relief Information Disaster Assistance for Individuals and Businesses: Special tax law provisions may help taxpayers and businesses recover financially from the impact of a disaster, especially when the federal government declares your location to be a major disaster area. [link removed] Dept. of Commerce, Community & Economic Development – Loan Programs [link removed] AK Small Business Development Center Staff can assist businesses with disaster applications and provide other resources. 907-786-7201 [link removed] Alaska Senate Democrats | Capitol Building, 4th Avenue & Main Street, Juneau, AK 99801 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by [email protected]