In my profession as Senior Accountant for the Alaska Permanent Fund, I see the benefits of diversification and wise investing. My primary goal is to be a good manager of your money. Juneau has been fortunate to have good financial management and is in better shape than Anchorage and many other cities down south. We need to continue a careful and balanced approach to our budget. I will look for budget savings that do not threaten core city services, make moderate use of our reserve funds while looking for management efficiencies, and help Juneau focus on building a sustainable economy.