On the 110th anniversary of the National Park Service’s creation, Alaskans remember that Dan Sullivan voted to gut funding for National Parks across Alaska and backed cuts that sank park service jobs in the state “close to pandemic lows” even as visitor demand hit new highs — costing Alaskans jobs and straining access to the parks Alaska’s economy relies on.

“Self-Serving Sullivan’s cuts are harming Alaska’s economy, workers, and all Alaskans who love our state’s beautiful parks,” said Alaska Democratic Party Chair Eric Croft. “This is just the latest in Dan Sullivan’s pattern of slashing the services Alaskans depend on, from national parks to healthcare, all while lining his own pockets.”

Sullivan has defended these cuts, despite Alaska losing federal civilian jobs at the third-highest rate of any state. The Sullivan-backed cuts “decimated” the National Park Service Alaska regional office, causing it to lose one-third of its staff.