We all want what is best for the people in the Mat-Su

To the editor:

Thank you for your support in the recent election. The win was not a landslide, and I am aware that some of you had hoped for a different outcome. As a newcomer to the Mat-Su Borough Assembly, I recognize that I have much to learn and will likely make some mistakes along the way.

I thank those individuals who have reached out to help me get my feet on the ground. It will be a privilege to serve alongside the other members of the assembly, borough management, borough employees and my fellow residents as together we strive to keep the Mat-Su the best place in Alaska to work, to play and to live.

I am humbled thinking of all those who have served before me and I hope that I am able to honor their legacy. As a gesture of this, the first piece of legislation that I am sponsoring is one that was begun by assembly member Noel Woods that he wasn’t able to see through to its completion. I know there will be many times we won’t all agree, but may we live in peace, knowing that we all want what is best for the people in the Mat-Su. May our work and time together produce positive results for many years to come and the future generations that will visit, work and live in this beautiful place.

Matthew J. Beck

Palmer, District 2