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$3,269

Folks have been speculating on the number for weeks. How much will it be? Today the wondering ended with an announcement by Lt. Governor Sean Parnell this morning that the 2008 Permanent Fund Dividend amount would be $2,069 plus an additional one time resource rebate of $1,200 to all eligible Alaskans. The total payout for 2008 for each eligible man, woman and child is $3,269.

The one time resource rebate payout was approved by Governor Palin and approved by the legislature last month. “The royalty dollars that flow through the state are the people’s wealth,” said Parnell. “The $1,200 resource rebate goes to that philosophy.”

Direct deposit of the dividends is scheduled earlier than usual this year, Sept. 12, for more than 493,000 people. Paper checks for recipients who want them will be mailed out, starting Sept. 30.

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Posted by Fairbanks Ak Real Estate Broker Jesse Clifton on 09/05/2008 09:15 PM

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20 Comments on $3,269

Jesse, she seems like she can get the job done. Reflex's well on Alaska. Good news is in the mail.

09/05/2008 09:19 PM

by Frank Rubi -Louisiana Real Estate- (Specialized Real Estate Services, Inc.)

Sounds like a good thing. Not sure what it's about but I wouldn't question a spare $3000 plus!

09/05/2008 09:33 PM

by Susan Mangigian, West Chester PA Realtor RE/MAX Preferred, ABR (RE/MAX Preferred, West Chester, PA, RS152252A)

She had me at hello, Jesse! Go McCain/Palin!

09/05/2008 09:34 PM

by Amanda Hall * Texas Real Estate Broker * (Hall Team Homes )

Jesse, if I were an Alaskan, I'd take a check in the mail for that amount any day. Glad September will be looking brighter for the residents of our 49th state!!

09/05/2008 09:43 PM

by Gary Woltal - REALTOR® Dallas Ft. Worth (Keller Williams Realty)

Jesse: WooHoo! So, we're going out to dinner when I finally talk Ray into coming up, eh?! Congrats on your 'bonus' and your awesome Governor! WE LOVE HER!

Debe in Charlotte

09/05/2008 10:07 PM

by Debe Maxwell (Helen Adams Realty)

Jesse,

you can get a lot of credit now for your Governor and now the potentially future Vice President. Talk to AR gods, get double the points (LOL).

Of course, $3,269 is good, but I would not trade my Florida warm winter for that. Even if it is 10 times more, so consider this just a token of what it should be, if you compare what you get to what you miss.

However, I am not fair. I now remember your gorgeous photos with what seems to be domesticated bear (how else can you get so close). You got to be charged to live in such beautiful place. At least for the summer part. So if we subtract the summer beauty, then we are left with... wow, just $3,269.

Can you believe it?

09/05/2008 10:07 PM

by Jon Zolsky (FunCoast Realty LLC)

Jesse- Go Sarah! She really does her job well! I watched an interview with a reporter on Palin. I was so impressed about she told us that Alaska's constitution says that the resources belong to the people and she was set on protecting the state constitution. She is the CEO of the people just as the oil CEOs are for their companies. I love it! Katerina

09/06/2008 12:08 AM

by Nestor & Katerina Gasset Realtors® Wellington Florida Luxury Homes (International Properties and Investments, Inc.)

Cool Jesse, and go Palin... I must say that I am very impressed with Sarah. I think that McCain made a good choice. The more the media bashes her, the more popular and stronger she becomes...

09/06/2008 04:26 AM

by Michael Thornton - Nashville, TN area Home Inspector (Complete Home Inspections, Inc.)

Great for your state Jesse and we all hope that your Governor will be great for the whole country. I am quite impressed so far.

09/06/2008 08:06 AM

by Paddy Pizappi PineBush & Hudson Valley NY Real Estate (RJ Smith Realty Real Estate Solutions)

Jesse, This is good news for all AK residents! I am very excited about the McCain/Palin ticket and hope that she gets the chance to stir the proverbial pot in Washington and see what sludge she can find! ; )

09/06/2008 08:54 AM

by Meridian Idaho Real Estate ~ Pam Pugmire (Bridgetower Real Estate)

Et Tu Pam? Jesse, am I the only Democrat among your readers? xxoo

09/06/2008 12:57 PM

by Susan Mangigian, West Chester PA Realtor RE/MAX Preferred, ABR (RE/MAX Preferred, West Chester, PA, RS152252A)

Glad the Governor of your state is doing something for the people instead of taxing them to death as is done by our Govenator.

She will be good for the whole country.

09/06/2008 03:37 PM

by Cameron Wilson: Murrieta/Temecula/ Menifee California Real Estate (Century 21 Tri Valley Realty)

you should be very proud of sarah palin. she makes a great complement to John Mccain

09/07/2008 12:04 AM

by James Wexler, Scottsdale AZ Luxury Homes (Coldwell Banker) (wexzilla.com)

All right who kidnapped Jesse?

09/07/2008 06:31 AM

by Don Rogers REALTOR®, CRS O'Fallon MO & St Charles County MO homes (RE/MAX Gold)

Don, maybe someone in the Obama camp?

09/07/2008 06:46 AM

by Susan Mangigian, West Chester PA Realtor RE/MAX Preferred, ABR (RE/MAX Preferred, West Chester, PA, RS152252A)

Jesse: Seems as if your governor, our future V.P., has her act together. Finally someone who understands "We the people"...

09/07/2008 08:06 AM

by Jan Wood, Realtor (R) - Nashville TN Real Estate (RE/MAX ELITE)

Frank - She's been doing great things thus far. I think she'll make a wonderful VP.

Susan - haha. Not many turn the money down, although there have been a few over the years I'm sure.

Mandy - Go McCain/Palin! I agree!

Gary - It's a nice way to add to our IRA without feeling it one bit.

Debe - You make it to Alaska and I'll personally cook you dinner! How's that? :)

Jon - Double points? Hmmm, I might have to talk to the AR boys about that. Those Florida winters are nice and at some point we might seek out warmer climates but this is home... cold weather and all. Good point about being charged to live here... it is spectacular... oh, and the bears, they were very much wild.

Katerina - She has really done great things for Alaska... the main being shaking up the old guard. She got my vote a long time ago!

Michael - Try as they might, I don't think they're going to be able to tear her down. She's a strong person with strong convictions.

Paddy - Just keep watching. I'm sure there will be even more to be impressed by as the days go on. I'm waiting for the VP debate... that should be great.

Pam - No doubt she'll find a lot of sludge at the bottom of the political pool.

Susan Darlin' - Perhaps you are, but we love you anyway. :)

Cameron - 'Ol Arnold is a trip, isn't he? Geez. I can't wait to see what these two can do.

James - I think so too... I think the country will agree as well.

Don - I'm here... just hiding in the corner thinking about that darned promise I put in writing on your blog. haha

Jan - It's about time someone remembered those words isn't it?

09/07/2008 09:18 PM

by Fairbanks Ak Real Estate Broker Jesse Clifton (Jesse & Kathy Clifton, REALTORS 907-699-6024)

OH YEAH! You may not EVER have to worry about that!! You know how he is about 'cold' weather--his definition of cold is anything less than 70 degrees! ;-)

09/07/2008 10:06 PM

by Debe Maxwell (Helen Adams Realty)

Very nice. I'm sure many there will put it to good use. I know I would!

09/07/2008 10:09 PM

by Phoenix Arizona Real Estate ~ Doreen McPherson (Keller Williams Arizona Realty ~ Scottsdale ~ Tempe)

I was just wondering who the imposter was in the upper right hand corner of your blog. Didn't want you running off after the promise you made!!

09/08/2008 06:39 AM

by Don Rogers REALTOR®, CRS O'Fallon MO & St Charles County MO homes (RE/MAX Gold)