Scott Crass
for
Fairbanks North Star Borough Assembly
Results and Accomplishments
A steady hand
In the past three years I have been dedicated to enhancing education funding, advocating for transportation, and fostering municipal partnerships.
Priorities for the Fairbanks North Star Borough
Practical Leadership
Serving on the Fairbanks North Star Borough Assembly has reinforced a lesson I learned growing up in Fairbanks: progress happens when people work together, focus on facts, and keep their attention on the issues that matter most to families.
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Over the last several years, our community has faced significant challenges. Rising costs, state and federal budget uncertainty, aging infrastructure, workforce shortages, and growing demands on local government have required difficult decisions.
Through it all, my focus has remained the same: protecting essential services, maintaining fiscal responsibility, and building a stronger future for the Interior.
Strong Schools, Strong Communities
A quality public education is the most important investment we make as a community. Strong schools help attract families, support local businesses, strengthen property values, and prepare the next generation for success.
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I have consistently supported robust local education funding while advocating for the State of Alaska to fulfill its constitutional responsibility to adequately fund public education.
Local taxpayers cannot continue carrying a burden that belongs to the state. I will continue working to ensure our schools remain strong, our educators are supported, and our students have the opportunities they deserve.
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In my time on the assembly the FNSB contribution to education has risen over 30%.
Planning for Borough Facilities and Infrastructure
Our roads, trails, parks, community centers, pools, libraries, and public buildings are investments built by generations of Fairbanks finest.
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Many of our facilities face growing maintenance needs, while the Borough faces long-term budget pressures. We cannot afford to ignore these challenges, but we also cannot afford to make major decisions without a plan.
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I support thoughtful, community-driven planning that prioritizes public access, protects valuable assets, and ensures residents receive the greatest benefit from Borough investments.
Good Government
Public Trust
Government works best when it is transparent, accountable, and focused on serving the public.
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I believe elected officials should listen respectfully, welcome differing viewpoints, follow the law, and make decisions based on facts and the long-term interests of the community.
Residents may not always agree with every decision, but they should always know their voices are being heard and their government is working on their behalf.
Fiscal Responsibility and Protecting Taxpayers
The Borough operates under a voter-approved tax cap that limits local revenue growth even as costs continue to rise. At the same time, state and federal funding has become increasingly uncertain.
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These realities require careful stewardship of taxpayer dollars. We must continue delivering quality services while seeking ways to diversify revenue sources, reduce reliance on property taxes, pursue outside funding opportunities, and ensure every dollar is spent wisely.
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Fiscal responsibility is not about cutting for the sake of cutting. It is about making thoughtful decisions that protect taxpayers while preserving the services our community depends upon.
Reliable Transportation and Infrastructure
Transportation infrastructure connects every part of Alaska's economy. Roads, airports, transit systems, and freight corridors support jobs, public safety, tourism, resource development, and daily life.
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I have worked to support transportation investments that leverage federal funding, strengthen our economy, and improve safety throughout the Interior.
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When we have the opportunity to bring federal dollars home to improve infrastructure, we should seize it.
I've worked to find compromise that paved the way for over a hundred million of dollars of work to take place through my work on representing the borough on FAST planning and the Assembly itself.
Rooted in Fairbanks
My family has called Fairbanks home for generations. Like many Interior families, we have worked in the trades, public service, organized labor, small business, and community organizations.
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Those roots shape my approach to public service.
I believe in hard work, responsible government, strong communities, and leaving Fairbanks better than we found it.
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The challenges we face are real, but so are the opportunities. If we work together, we can continue building a Fairbanks that remains affordable, resilient, and full of opportunity for future residents of the Fairbanks North Star Borough.
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Hosting a Fundraiser
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Volunteering
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Building political momentum requires the unwavering support of our community, your contributions are the fuel that propels our shared goals forward.
