Tickets are now on sale for the April 3, 2019, Tongass Democrats’ Bartlett-Gruening Dinner, one of our most important fundraisers of the year. The dinner features keynote speaker Valerie Nurr’araaluk Davidson, and master of ceremonies Larry Persily. Proceeds of the event are used to elect Democrats from around the state. If the #DunleavyDisaster has taught us one thing, it’s that reasonable Democratic leadership is needed now more than ever. Please do your part to help and enjoy a wonderful evening among a great group of liberals and progressives! General admission is $125, Young Democrats (35 and under) $60. Join us Wednesday, April 3, Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall, 6 p.m.cocktails, 7 p.m. dinner. Call or text Kim at 907-321-2936 to reserve your ticket, or email tongassdemocrats@gmail.com. We look forward to seeing you!

Ernest Gruening, Territorial Governor and later one of Alaska’s first U.S. Senators

Bob Bartlett, Territorial Alaska Delegate to Congress and later, one of Alaska’s first U.S. Senators. (photo credit)