An Anchorage doctor has thrown his name in the ring for governor. Matt Heilala is born and raised in Alaska, has fished Cook Inlet, skippered in Bristol Bay, is a physician, and says he is tired of extreme partisan politics. He has been a supporter of many Republican candidates in the past, including Sen. Lisa Murkowski, Sen. Dan Sullivan, and Congressman Nick Begich.
Heilala is father of two adult children and has four grandchildren.
“Elected officials can respect differing opinions, build trust, and find common ground without abandoning principles. The Outrage Industrial Complex thrives on tearing us apart, and too many politicians exhibit outright contempt for those who disagree with them. That’s not who we are,” he said in his statement. “I’m running with a strong belief in common sense and courage, to bring us together, and to put Alaska first— always. We can, we must, and we will reject the division, rebuild trust, and shape a brighter future for a stronger, more productive Alaska economy.”
He said he intends to work with all legislators and Alaskans to make that happen.
His campaign launch joins a field of Republicans that include Bernadette Wilson, Lt. Gov. Nancy Dahlstrom, former state Sen. Click Bishop, Mat-Su Borough Mayor Edna DeVries, and the probable candidacies of Attorney General Treg Taylor and Revenue Commissioner Adam Crum.
Yeah!! No more lying mealy mouthed Adam Crum or Dunleavy picks for Alaska!