(1) Violating the Alaska constitution
Governor Dunleavy violated the Alaska Constitution and broke state law on multiple occasions. It's up to Alaskans to demand accountability and prevent further erosion of our laws and guiding principles.
(2) Defunding our universities
The governor's massive cuts to the University of Alaska system have shuttered dozens of key programs in both main campuses and satellite hubs across the state.
(3) Scandals
Governor Dunleavy's first two choices for Attorney General (Kevin Clarkson and Ed Sniffen)—the highest law officers in the state—resigned over sex scandals. Rather than working in the best interests of Alaska, high-ranking officials in the Dunleavy Administration have done harm and been an embarrassment to our state.
(4) Hurting Alaska's elders
Governor Dunleavy's first budget called for elimination of many senior benefits and as much as a 100% rise in Pioneer Home rates. Only lawsuits and the recall stand between the governor and our elders.
(5) Threatening our children's future
Governor Dunleavy's first budget called for a 25% cut to K-12 education, huge cuts to pre-K funding, and the complete elimination of Head Start. How is this possible from a former teacher and administrator? We don't have an answer.
(6) Dismantling coastal transportation
Governor Dunleavy's leadership has been the death knell for the Alaska Marine Highway System. Only a handful of ferries still operate, leaving coastal communities without a primary means of transporting residents, tourists, and goods needed to support local economies.
(7) Undermining the Alaskan economy
Governor Dunleavy has consistently favored outside companies at the expense of Alaskan jobs. Privatizing DMVs, using state resources to further foreign mining interests, no-bid contracts, and budget cuts that are hostile to Alaskan businesses have all hurt our economy.
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AFTER SIX MONTHS OF WRONGFUL DELAY, THE RECALL WON IN ALASKA SUPREME COURT!
On May 8, 2020, Recall Dunleavy’s grounds were ruled legal by the Alaska Supreme Court. Thousands of Alaskans can now celebrate this long-awaited confirmation across the state and advance the biggest signature collection campaign in the state’s history.
“Together, Alaskans have prevailed in court and won after months of wrongful delays,” said Meda DeWitt, Recall Dunleavy Chair. “We’ve known since day one that we have the constitutional right to express our collective will and vote. The Alaska Supreme Court validated our grounds detailing the governor’s clear violation of the separation of powers, illegal and partisan misuse of state funds, and disturbing errors in executing his constitutionally mandated duties.”
The Committee will now collect over 40,000 more signatures to gather a total of over 71,252 required during the petition phase, or phase two, of the recall.
IN THE MEDIA
- State awards former Knik Arm crossing official a no-bid contract worth up to $100,000
- Most of Alaska’s $1.5 billion federal pandemic aid package remains unspent
- Dunleavy to pay $2,800 after ads found to violate ethics law
- In recordings, Pebble executives discuss influence with Gov. Mike Dunleavy and one day expanding the mine
- Letter to the governor's office: Request regarding press communications
- Judge: Alaska governor used veto power to punish courts
- Junior Staffer Says Top Alaska Official Told Her to Keep Allegations of Misconduct Secret
- Woman says top Dunleavy official knew of attorney general’s misconduct, was slow to act
- Commercial fishermen outraged by state proposal to close much of Cook Inlet
- Dunleavy administration will appeal federal government’s decision to reject Pebble mine permit
- A full and complete explanation on Kevin Clarkson
- Governor Dunleavy caught maskless at Anchorage fundraiser
- With new letter, Alaska GOP Gov. Dunleavy stands alone in Pebble’s defense
- Alaska judge says state must pay Dunleavy recall group more than $190,000
- State may have illegally directed $5 million contract, former officials tell Alaska Legislature
- Dunleavy has turned Alaska into a hostile work environment
- Alaska court says recall effort against governor can proceed
- Why Alaskans Are Trying to Recall Their Governor
- After a Supreme Court win, Alaskans have a right and responsibility to recall
- One Year Later - Recall Still Committed to Alaska
- Listen now: Alaska's Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy Faces A Recall Campaign
- Alaska Supreme Court puts Gov. Dunleavy recall campaign on fast track, allowing signatures to be collected
- Campaign to recall GOP Gov. Dunleavy can go on the ballot, Alaska Supreme Court rules
- Gov. Dunleavy said federal relief would make up for an education veto. School officials say that’s not the case.
- Complaint alleges Dunleavy violated ethics law by auctioning breakfast at Governor’s Mansion
- Alaska AG resigns after sending junior state employee inappropriate text messages
- Recall Dunleavy holds drive-thru petition event as signature-gathering slows
- Alaska Attorney General Kevin Clarkson resigns shortly after details of text messages exchanged with a woman revealed
- Group Backing Dunleavy Withdaws from Recall Case
- Governor Mike Dunleavy will pay to settle ethics complaints cited in recall campaign
- How Dunleavy burned an essential state service
- 2nd phase in recall effort against Dunleavy is underway
- Alaska Supreme Court challenges lawyers on both sides in Dunleavy recall arguments
- KRBD: Veto-Wielding Alaska Governor Slashes Ferry Budget
- Renowned Alaskan Artists Team Up for Recall
- Second phase of Dunleavy recall signature campaigns kicks off
- Gov. Dunleavy recall effort can proceed, Alaska Supreme Court rules
- Recall Group Hosts Fairbanks Signature Events
- Fitch warns of possible negative consequences to Alaska credit rating if governor’s fiscal goals are enacted
- Sen. Stedman on Gov’s responsibility for Marine Hwy. problems (1/18/20)
- Dunleavy turns back on veterans and pioneers
- New fees charged to Court System were unexpected (1/18/20)
- Judge Aarseth rules in favor of Recall (1/11/20)
- In painting a rosy picture, Gov. Dunleavy omits the chaos he caused
- Juneau Empire: Recall Dunleavy Gears Up for Court (1/3/20)
- If we Alaskans want to have our cake and eat it too, let’s take smaller bites.
- Ferry Emergency: Six of the state’s 11 ferries are out of service | Juneau Empire (12/10/19)
- Dunleavy Promises Better Communications with Alaskans Once They Stop “Venting” (12/5/19):
- Midnight Sun: Dunleavy Review a Year In (12/5/19)
- War on the judicial branch imperils Alaskans - The Arctic Sounder
- Opinion: The incompetence of unacknowledged conflicts of interest | Peninsula Clarion
- Dunleavy backs off plan to confiscate $470 million from local governments — Reporting From Alaska
- Rate increases raise questions about Pioneers’ Home’s future | Juneau Empire (11/17/19)
- Dunleavy counts on Alaska amnesia for his political survival
- Sitka dinner serves up $45,800 for ‘Recall Dunleavy’ campaign
Latest News Releases
Announcing the Recall Street Team
Recall Dunleavy announces the placement of a canvassing team in Anchorage to gather an additional 10,000 petition signatures. A donation drive to raise the $17,500 needed to fund the team started Thursday.
10,000 More Alaskans Request Recall Petitions
Since a January 19th announcement by Recall Dunleavy that efforts have renewed to remove Governor Dunleavy from office, Alaskans have responded quickly and vigorously with over 10,000 requests for mail-in petitions during regular outreach sessions.
Recall Reboot Press Conference Gains State and National Coverage
On January 19, Recall Dunleavy held a press conference, resulting in newspaper, television, and radio coverage across Alaska and around the lower 48. Recall Dunleavy chair Meda DeWitt cited the distribution of Covid vaccines and a greater understanding of Covid safety as motivation for Alaskans to finish gathering signatures. “We have a new energy flooding in from Alaskans.”
Surge of volunteer engagement leads the Recall Reboot
With a vaccine being distributed throughout the state, Alaskans are surging back to the recall to help gather signatures. “There are tens of thousands Alaskans out there that are ready to sign this petition, it is our job to give them the opportunity.”
The recall reboots to collect 22,000 signatures by mid-March
With a vaccine on the horizon and the November election finished, Alaskans are turning their attention back to the recall. Over the next 8 weeks, we’ll be collecting the final 22,000 petition signatures. Thanks to super volunteer Pat Race who created our new “reboot” graphics. Here is his letter to fellow recall supporters.
Announcing the recall’s new toll-free number: 866-SIGN4AK
Responding to Alaskans who have poor internet access in rural areas of the state, the recall announces a toll-free number to make requesting a mail-in petition easier. If Alaskans aren’t able to go online to request a petition, they can now simply call 866-SIGN4AK — 866-744-6425 and request a booklet in the mail.