2022 TCCI Candidate Bios

Here are the candidates for the coming TCCI election, we have a total of 5 candidates running for election on November, 8th 2022. Voting can be done at the Talkeetna Public Library. A map with the library’s location is shown below.

 

Jon Korta: Chair 

Hello, My name is Jon Korta and I have had the pleasure of serving as the Chair of the Talkeetna Community Council for these past two years. Though we have all faced some really significant challenges during these past two years, primarily due to the global pandemic and it’s myriad side effects, our community has proven to be quite resilient and we have been able to work together to overcome many of those challenges. We are fortunate to have a strong, diverse group of individuals currently serving on the community council, and I would be honored to be re-elected to continue working alongside them to help represent our community to the best of my ability. 

Jodi Rodwell: Vice Chair 

I have served as co-chair the past two years on the council, and am excited to continue to do so. I have learned about issues facing our community and have enjoyed assisting on committees including the Talkeetna Recycling Works and Technology Committees. The pandemic threw many challenges our way over the past two-plus years that we worked through with the input from community members. I am lucky to live among people who care about their village, natural surroundings, economy, and each other. I would be honored to be re-elected to the Council to continue working on issues that help improve the quality of life in our community. 

Jeffry Hesse: Current Board Member 

My name is Jeffry, and I live in East Talkeetna. I’ve served this past year on the council, and I’d be privileged to continue to do so. I have endeavored to help out this past year on a myriad of issues, such as a new website for the council, and assisting where I may be of service on other committees. I’d like to continue focusing on helping the community out with our technology needs and anything else that comes our way! 

Pam Young: Current Board Member 

My career in conservation took me around the world. A visit to Alaska left me hoping to move here someday. I fulfilled that dream and I am home, here in Talkeetna. As a new Talkeetna resident, I am enthralled with the many unique features and character of our vibrant community. Whether we are serving our robust spring and summer tourist season or meeting the joys and challenges of a spectacular winter, we are working together. As your community council member, I look forward to listening to and working with each Talkeetna resident and championing our needs with the Matanuska-Susitna Borough. 

Maleia Grabinski: Candidate 

I am interested in joining the Talkeetna Community Council to work alongside the solid team of board members and other contributors. My goal is to learn more about my community and to contribute to its enrichment in a meaningful and productive way.