I urge all Alaskans to vote Yes on Ballot Measure 2 this week to help keep the future of our coastal lands and waters in the hands of Alaska’s citizens. It is in our best interests to restore Alaska’s Coastal Management Program.

In 1976, Governor Hammond proposed a coastal management program for Alaska so that Alaskans would have a voice in managing our coasts as new development occurred.

• Alaska’s coastal program protected our precious coastline and way of life successfully for over 30 years;