Wasilla, Palmer residents named to state councils

Dave Reaves of Wasilla was reappointed to the Labor seat on the Safety Advisory Council for a term beginning August 19, 2016 and ending August 1, 2018. Mr. Reaves is a Business Representative with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. He has worked in the Electrical Construction and Utility field throughout the State of Alaska. The Council works with organizations to promote safety so that resources can be marshaled and used to reduce menace of accidental death and injury.

Linda Combs of Palmer was appointed to the Public/Restricted seat on the Alaska Commission on Aging for a term beginning September 1, 2016 and ending September 1, 2020. Ms. Combs is a member of the Palmer City Council and holds an active interest in, and promotion of, Senior Services. She is also a Foundation Board Member and Treasurer for the Mat-Su Hospice Foundation. The Commission approves a comprehensive statewide plan, subject to the approval of the Department of Health and Social Services, that identifies the concerns and needs of older Alaskans.