Public meeting Saturday with local legislators

Mat-Su Borough residents have a couple of upcoming opportunities to discuss the major issues facing the 28th Legislature.

Sen. Charlie Huggins has set the first of two public meetings from noon to 2 p.m., Feb. 16, at Snowshoe Elementary School, 2001 West Fairview Loop, Wasilla. In attendance also will be Sen. Fred Dyson and Reps. Bill Stoltze, Mark Neuman and Lynn Gattis.

One week later, the second meeting is set from 10 a.m. to noon, Feb. 23 at the Mat-Su Legislative Information Office, 600 E. Railroad Ave., Wasilla. Sen. Mike Dunleavy, along with Reps. Lynn Gattis and Shelley Hughes, will join Sen. Huggins for the discussion. For more information, contact Jody Simpson at (800) 862-3878 or jody.simpson@akleg.org.