I know that the League of Women Voters has played an important part in election reform and I look forward to working with you to make sure Alaska continues to be ahead of the curve. I depend on your expertise and your suggestions to make Alaska's voting system better than ever. One way we can help each other is by partnering on civic education. I am about to launch a new initiative that builds on the success of the Let's Vote Alaska effort, which increased youth voter turnout by 48-percent last year. Voter turnout is an important aspect of democracy, but just as important is making sure that citizens are equipped with the skills they need to participate effectively throughout democratic process.
Informed citizens make better voters, better candidates and a more engaged body politic.
The Project will be led by a Civics Education Working Group. The group will rely on the extensive body of research that has already been developed. If you're interested in helping out, please give me a call. Again, thank you for allowing me to participate via video today.