By Bronson Fyre
Source: Anchorage Daily News
Alaska has always depended on people who are willing to commit their lives to this place — to raise families here, build communities here and serve the public good. But today, too many of the institutions that make Alaska work are struggling to hold onto the people who keep them running.
Our schools are losing teachers faster than they can replace them. Police and fire departments are struggling to fill positions. Across state and local government, key offices face constant turnover. Even in areas that directly affect construction and development — permitting offices, inspection departments and engineering positions — vacancies and inexperience are slowing the work that keeps our economy moving.