SARAH PALIN

Palin Signed Administrative Policy Allowing People to Carry Firearms in City Hall and the
Library. “Action was postponed Monday night on introduction of an ordinance prohibiting the open
carrying of weapons in Wasilla City Hall and the public library. But a new administrative policy signed
by Mayor Sarah Palin Tuesday allows people to do just that.” The Frontiersman wrote, “Palin replaced a
1994 administrative policy restricting firearms from city hall with her own, which would require people in
city hall to follow state fun laws. Palin said to have it any other way would be redundant. ‘Under state
law, the city could put up a sign saying guns are not allowed,’ Palin said. Will she post a sign? ‘It’s hard
to say. I haven’t heard a concern from the (city) employees or the public,’ she said.” [Frontiersman, 7/4/97]
Palin Opposed a Resolution Saying it Was The Duty And Responsibility of Citizens to Own
Firearms. When a council member introduced an ordinance that said “In accordance with the
Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Alaska, it is the right, duty and
responsibility of all willing and able-bodied residents of the City of Wasilla to own and possess personal
firearms.” Palin said “It’s not anybody’s duty or responsibility…We can’t force anyone to own a gun. It’s
a personal freedom, not a mandate.” [Frontiersman, 8/20/97]
Palin Said She Is An Avid Hunter and Shooter and Is A Proponent of Gun Safety Programs for
Alaskan Youth. “Sarah is a life-time member of the NRA and is an avid hunter and shooter. She supports
our Constitutional right to bear arms and is a proponent of gun safety programs for Alaska’s youth.”
[http://www.palinforgovernor.com/issues.html]
Pebble Mine
Palin Does Not Support Pebble Mine. Palin said, “In the spirit of full disclosure, I’m a commercial
fisherman in Bristol Bay, and my daughter’s name is Bristol, so that probably tells you right there where
my heart is. I will not ever support something that risks one resource over another. Now Pebble is huge,
the footprint is huge, and it kind of scares me that Northern Dynasty is making some promises that I don’t
know if they can keep, and I am one to protect and to respect our resources out there. Now having said
that, Pebble’s Northern Dynasty hasn’t (word I don’t understand) the area, hasn’t yet presented all of their
plans yet for consideration. So we’ve got to be fair about reconsideration and there are processes that we
must go through and allow the company to go through, but again, you need to know so that you’re not
surprised once I (?) there that I will be ever vigilant in protecting particularly that area of Alaska.” [Homer
Debate, 8/11/06]
Labor/Privatizing
Palin Said She Would Support Requiring Unions To Get Permission From Members Before Using
Dues for Political Purposes. Asked if she would support legislation requiring labor unions to obtain
permission from their members before using dues for political purposes, Palin responded, “Yes, unions
represent their workers and as such, should be accountable to them.” [Eagle Forum questionnaire]
Palin Signed Resolution Urging Competition In Waste Collection. In 1997, Palin signed a resolution
requesting that the Alaska Public Utilities Commission open all refuse collection services to competition.
[Resolution 97-12, 3/24/1997]
Palin Signed Ordinance Tightening Overtime Pay Guidelines. In 1996, Palin signed an ordinance that
tightened overtime pay rules by changing the rules giving overtime to employees who worked more than
40 hours to those who worked “outside of normally scheduled regular shift.” The ordinance also changed
an ordinary shift from starting at 8 am to 7 am. [Ordinance 96-40, 10/14/1996]