Why Not MatSu. Dana Raffaniello For Assembly District Two

Build the Next Alaska—Right Here in District 2

Friends, we’re standing at a crossroads—not just as a borough, but as a state. Anchorage is declining. Fairbanks is distant. Southeast is isolated. But here in the Valley, we have everything Alaska needs to thrive: land, location, and leadership.

We’re not just a bedroom community anymore—we’re the future of Alaska’s economy.

That’s why I’m proposing a bold plan to make District 2 the next corporate capital of our state. By bringing in businesses, building infrastructure, expanding housing, and growing our tax base—without raising taxes on working families—we can secure a brighter future for all.

We’ll invest in STEM education, local policing, and smart land use. We’ll protect what makes the Valley special while building something even better. This is our moment. This is our time.

Why not Mat-Su? Why not now?

Palmer and the Mat-Su Valley aren’t bedroom communities anymore—we’re the future of Alaska’s economy. While Anchorage struggles with crime, congestion, and collapsing infrastructure, we offer what businesses want: space, safety, and a workforce ready to build.

It’s time to bring corporate headquarters, logistics hubs, and innovation centers here—and with them, the tax base to fund the services our growing community needs.

This isn’t about left or right—it’s about smart solutions. You want better schools? More public safety? Expanded trails, transit, and emergency services? Then we need to grow our economy, not just our property tax bills.

A Bold New Initiative for the Matsu Borough
Designated Business Relocation Zones with fast-track permitting and tax incentives
Modern Office & Mixed-Use Development near Palmer’s core
Workforce Housing Corridors tied to transit and broadband
Road & Infrastructure Upgrades to support growth
A “Move to Mat-Su” Campaign to attract Anchorage-based firms ready for a better future

We can grow without losing who we are. We can fund what works—without raising taxes on working families. And we can build the next Alaska, right here in District 2.

Build the Next Alaska Right Here in the Matsu Borough.