My name is Cliff Groh, and I’m a lifelong Alaskan, dad, former prosecutor, and co-creator of the Permanent Fund Dividend.

I’m running for State House because I care deeply about Alaska’s future. I was born and raised in Anchorage, and I now live in Government Hill with my wife Theresa.. For decades, I’ve worked tirelessly to protect Alaska’s fiscal future.

I began my career as a legislative aide in the Alaska State Legislature. Alongside Governor Jay Hammond, I co-created the 1982 law establishing the Permanent Fund Dividend Alaska has today. I firmly believe in the importance of protecting the Dividend, which has become a political football and is at risk of being stolen from future generations. I was also heavily involved in a successful effort to pass major oil tax legislation while serving as Special Assistant to the Alaska Commissioner of Revenue from 1987-1990, which provided billions in revenue to our states.

After a brief departure from Alaska to attend law school, I returned to the state to serve the people as a prosecutor. I worked to take child abusers and domestic violence offenders off our streets. I also worked in government (civil) and private practice. A highlight of my career was successfully arguing before the 9th Circuit Court to allow all unmarried couples — including same-sex couples — the right to rent from landlords.

I am a leading expert on Alaskan fiscal policy and am ready to put that knowledge to work for you. I have written numerous academic books and articles about the Permanent Fund Dividend. I created and taught the “Navigating Alaska’s Fiscal and Economic Challenges” course at the University of Alaska Anchorage. Since the mid-1990s, I have served on the board of Alaska Common Ground, a public policy organization focused on helping Alaskans seek consensus on the major issues facing the state. Each of Alaska’s fiscal issues affects working families differently, and it’s important for me to understand each and every one of them.

I’m running for re-election because our state is at a critical turning point. Working families are tired of the chaos caused by politicians mismanaging Alaska’s finances. I have the policy experience it takes to address these issues, and I know what it takes to bring Alaskans from different political backgrounds together. I will fight for families who are struggling with inflation, the high cost of housing, and uncertainty over the future of the Dividend. I will work tirelessly with politicians from all parties and walks of life to find solutions for Alaskans.