Kennedy family supports borough bonds

To the editor:

Yes, for kids and jobs — please. As long-term private sector investors in the Valley, our family owned businesses absolutely know that our community must have excellent public schools.

The future of our Mat-Su Borough is growth. With the new borough government leadership we believe we can finally begin to significantly diversify our economy.

For decades the property tax burden has been on homeowners. We further believe that private sector expansion will help shoulder the future debt service obligation, not just the current homeowners. The school bonds are a long-term investment. It matches excellent facilities with an excellent public school district.

Similarly, the road bond proposition is consistent with the same Valley growth model. The proposed road projects will lead toward even greater private sector investment. When families have good jobs, many social community challenges can shrink to insignificance.

Most importantly, local taxpayers will pay only a fraction of such economic stimulation. A material portion on the bonds will be funded by the state.

Please vote yes for the bonds on Oct. 4.

Dan F. and Janet C. Kennedy

Wasilla