People who are commenting about seniors moving out of State are missing the point.  Property tax exemptions for seniors encourage them to stay in Alaska.  Municipalities are losing revenue as well as the State of Alaska.  What makes the legislature think it is more affordable for communities to grant these exemptions.  And Veterans?  This is a disgrace.  These are the people who are keeping us free.  

None of this type of "savings" should even be considered until Alaska repeals the oil tax giveaway and/or a state income tax is enacted that will capture the north slope out of Staters.  A recent Ak Dispatch article stated that the average north slope wage is $135,000. Contrary to the oil company public relations numbers for in state vs out of state employees-their numbers are "adjusted" to fit their needs. There are far more out of State slope employees than BP and Conoco are admitting to.  I have spent many years booking flights for north slope personnel so I have insider information.