Governor Sean Parnell Purpose

I started the Governor Sean Parnell group. Our purpose statement: Since becoming governor in July of 2009, Governor Sean Parnell has focused on growing Alaskas economy and strengthening families. he governor aggressively works to make Alaska competitive for economic growth by lowering taxes, streamlining regulations, and building infrastructure. In 2009, Governor Parnell successfully worked with the Legislature to establish the Alaska Performance Scholarship, a merit-based scholarship designed to incentivize Alaskas youth for greater academic performance and empower students to pursue in-state college or technical training. Governor Parnell has also taken on the challenge to end the epidemic of domestic violence and sexual assault in Alaska. He served two terms in the Alaska House of Representatives and one term in the Alaska State Senate, including Senate Finance Committee leadership. Sean Parnell was elected as lieutenant governor in November 2006, became governor in July 2009, and was re-elected November of 2010.