Deltana Community Corporation Candidates

• Justin Harris - Came to the area in 2017 with the U.S. Army. Stayed and employed in cybersecurity support Ft. Greely missions. Harris and his wife are raising their children in the community. Enjoys hunting, fishing, spending time outdoors and being locally involved. As a husband, father, veteran, and working member of the community, he intends to listen to local residents and help build and keep the Delta Junction area a strong place for families to live and grow.

• Kurt Schmidt - Deltana resident 26 years. Alaska since 1988. Single Parent - 3 children. Certified teacher. Volunteerism - 8 years Director at Deltana Community Corporation, Alaska Pioneers member,  Alaska Falconers Association. Deltana is a great place. Freedom like no other. Preserving freedom, liberty in Deltana means no borough, no taxes, fight corruption, wise use handling public funds. Accomplishments at DCC - Helped found DCC Permanent Fund and Community Grants. Initiated the apprehension/conviction of embezzler. Formation Big Delta Rescue. Professionalism - checks and balances, transparency with public money, listen to the greater community, not only the narratives of the special interests. No dodgy rhetoric, misleading promises.
  
  
• Chris Jepsen - Born, raised at Dry Creek. Learned the importance of small communities working together, many people working toward a common goal accomplish more than a single person. Married, moved to Delta. Worked for Delta Industrial as welder, truck driver. Learned what it takes for a small business to thrive. Moved to Crowley Fuels, where learned of the vast cross section of Deltana people. Currently employed on Fort Greely at Doyon Utilities. Volunteer as hockey coach, and for the Skating Association. Spent this past summer in my off time preparing for the Equinox Marathon.Two children - a freshman and middle school.
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• James Squyers - Current DCC Treasurer, meeting participant 14 years, Director since May 2024, Deltana Resident 17 years. As a CPA brought financial experience, corporate governance, accountability, planning. Major DCC wealth preservation architect building Permanent Investment Account, strict internal controls, annual budget formula, application process. EMS crisis resolution efforts since 2022 supporting sustainable community nonprofit, no borough, no taxation solution. Instrumental exposing RDVFD embezzlement, offered internal controls assistance,  anti-corruption.  Running for future Alaska generations to enjoy the current high level of liberty without the need for taxation, borough formation addressing critical community needs on our own. Enjoy hunting, fishing, firearms, wilderness travel, snowshoeing.

• Barb Parker - Lived in Delta since 1983, taught students, served on the school board.  Am running for DCC Board because of growing concerns with the board’s procedural practices. Those sitting on the board during the last DCC election influenced a preferred outcome when the ballot included several leading survey questions designed to elicit a particular response to bolster the views of the board. Recently, some members of the DCC board attempted to amend its bylaws to eliminate membership of three communities within the DCC community. A community functions best when all work together. DCC should work toward unity in our community.
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• Rick Stillie Jr. - 22-year resident. Brings blend of business education, background in organizational management. Currently a utilities director. Years of volunteer service on boards/organizations reflect a deep commitment. Will focus on fiscal responsibility, transparency, open communication. Firmly believe DCC, City of Delta Junction serve the overall community best through cooperation while respecting each organization’s distinct purposes. DCC cannot control taxes or land usage; I will work to protect our independence and self-reliance. By managing our limited resources as a team, we can address our challenges with practical, clear-headed problem-solving. This approach will help us restore cooperation and mutual respect.
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City of Delta Junction Candidates

• Kimba Crocketts-Manning - Did not respond.

• Pete Hallgren - Running for City Council re-election. Goal: be helpful. 47 years Alaska municipal government experience, serving Delta since 1999 as City Administrator, then since 2007 continuously elected to the Council including Delta Mayor. Through thick and thin, from the BRAC Fort Greely closure, private prison trauma, to resurrection with missile defense. And Pogo Mine. Served the last 19 years without any pay working together with the citizens and 40 other public spirited elected Council Members to serve Delta. Without any taxes. Common sense, sustainable spending, save and avoid debt. Don’t need a borough.
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• Tim Webb - Running as incumbent to City Council Seat E. Appointed by council to fill vacancy. Came to Delta in 1984, family friends with Lengs. Worked at Northern Lights Dairy 12 years, eight years at Salcha Marine, and final 15 at local school district. Married Tami in 1997, two children Tim II, and Megan. Served several years on local Fish and Game Advisory committee. Consistently volunteer at our church. Probably seen me on my DR mower around the schools or on Milltan. I would love to consider serving my community on the City Council. Would appreciate your vote in October.

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Big Delta Rescue

• Vanessa Heath - Arrived in Delta/Greely area 2010. Contributed significant volunteer hours in all three local schools. Five Loaves Pantry, mission trips and wherever needed in the community. Interest in running is founded in love for people and desire to bring unity back to the community. Last several years have been wrought with great division, confusion, conflict. Would like to see transparency in emergency management efforts, educate community on the true happenings so can best decide how to move forward. Our small-town community deserves BDR board members who remain non-political, non-aggressive, slow to react to conflict, open minded. Intends to focus on fundraising.

Delta/Greely School District

• Shaun Noling - Did not respond.
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• Steve Sorensen - Grew up in a small farming community in Colorado. Was mentored by teachers, principal who put me on a path of higher education. Earned bachelor’s degrees in chemistry, engineering. I worked to pay my way through college. Alaska has been my home since 1973. It has given me wonderful opportunities; I want to give back. I will work to ensure our students get the best education possible, whether their path is to a university or vocational/technical. Technology is changing our world, and students will face many challenges. Must prepare them to chart an educational course to success.
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• Jennifer Copeland - In  2025, my husband, our four children, and I made Delta Junction our home. Two older children remain in the lower 48. I have worked with students elementary through college level. I hold two Master’s degrees in education, Secondary Education and Educational Leadership. I’m running for the school board because I believe our schools are the heart of our community. Strong schools help build strong families, strong communities, and a brighter future for our children. I’m honored to serve and give back to the community we now call home, as well as the school district that my own children attend.

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