Shoot 'em up, rawhide
Published: May 7th, 2008 11:00 PM
Last Modified: May 8th, 2008 02:53 AM
NOTE: First in a series about curious items in the $3 billion capital budget awaiting veto decisions by Gov. Sarah Palin. Her deadline is May 23.
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The project: Shooting range and clubhouse
The recipient: Tanana Valley Sportsmen's Association
The amount: $245,000 in two state grants
The argument: Their old facility burned down a year ago, and insurance paid $200,000. The total cost of the planned new building is $3.5 million for two bays of eight shooting lanes each and a classroom.
The purpose: Teaching Interior Alaska youths and adults safe use of firearms.
Other support: The insurance money, volunteer labor, fundraising, sale of their land.
Public review: None.
Is it a community priority? No.
(Give them points for honesty).
BOTTOM LINE: What is the public benefit in paying so much for a private organization's facilities?
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