Today, June 16, the Kenai Peninsula community held a rally in support of the Alaska LNG pipeline project. The rally was attended by Mayor of the Kenai Peninsula Borough Pete Micciche, Mayor of the City of Kenai Mayor Henry Knackstedt, Representatives Justin Ruffridge and Bill Elam, Glenfarne Vice President of Pipeline Construction Dough Fletcher, Regina Davis of David Block & Concreate, and other community leaders, business owners, labor representatives, and Alaska LNG supporters from across the Kenai Peninsula.

Support for the Project

According to a press release, the Alaska LNG project represents a significant opportunity to build on the Kenai Peninsula’s legacy in Alaska’s energy industry. The project can create thousands of construction jobs, generate new opportunities for businesses, and support long-term economic growth. As policymakers continue discussions about the future of Alaska LNG, the rally provides an opportunity for Kenai Peninsula residents to show their support for a project that could benefit Alaska families, businesses, and communities for generations.

After the Legislature failed to pass a gasline bill by the end of the regular session, Governor Dunleavy called a 30-day special session focused on the Alaska LNG and passing a tax restructuring bill aimed at pushing the project forward. On June 12, the House passed HB 381, which provides a property tax abatement but institutes a new alternative volumetric tax (AVT) along with other provisions. The bill is now being considered in the Senate Finance Committee.

Original reporting: Must Read Alaska (Anchorage) — read the source article.