PHILIP LICHT
Conservative principles. A heart for our community.
FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY
Respect your tax dollars. Set clear priorities, examine spending, and demand accountability.
RIGHT-SIZED GOVERNMENT
Focus on core responsibilities, deliver essential services efficiently, and respect individual freedom.
SOLUTIONS BUILT TOGETHER
Listen to residents. Work through disagreements with respect. Find practical solutions that serve our community.
I'll listen carefully, explain my decisions, and stay accountable to you.
Leadership that has already delivered for Alaskans
Philip Licht is the founding Executive Director of Set Free Alaska, where he leads more than 120 employees helping thousands of Alaskans find hope and freedom from addiction and mental health challenges.
He has served on numerous local and statewide boards, including the Mat-Su Health Foundation, Recover Alaska, Thrive Mat-Su, and the Governor’s Advisory Board on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse. Philip is an ordained pastor, earned a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt from Villanova, and completed Stanford Graduate School of Business’s Executive LEAD program.
Philip believes our future depends on preserving what makes our community special while preparing wisely for continued growth. He brings proven leadership, fiscal conservative values, compassion for people, and a firm belief that government must be responsible with taxpayers’ money and accountable to the people it serves.
EXPERIENCE & BOARDS
- Founding Executive Director, Set Free Alaska
- Mat-Su Health Foundation
- Mat-Su Health & Social Services Board
- Recover Alaska
- Thrive Mat-Su
- Alaska Behavioral Health Association
- Governor's Advisory Board on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse
- Rasmuson Sabbatical Board Committee
- Founding steering committee, Rock Mat-Su
- Northgate Alaska Executive Board
- Church on the Rock Executive Board
- Ordained pastor
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Villanova
- Executive LEAD, Stanford Graduate School of Business
- Named "Most Distinguished Alaskan" by Governor Sean Parnell, 2012, for work in the substance use field
Four generations in the Valley
Philip’s roots in Mat-Su run deep. His great-grandparents, Max and Dorothy Sherrod, arrived in Matanuska in 1935. Their legacy of hard work, faith, and service helped shape his commitment to strong families, personal responsibility, caring for neighbors, and giving back to the community we call home.
Raising a family in the Valley
Philip and his wife have five children and are proud Army parents, with four children still attending Valley schools.
At home in Mat-Su
Neighbors supporting Philip
“There’s no one I would trust more with my vote for Assembly. Phil has the drive, know how, and ethical commitment to be a great representative for the people of District 2.”
“Philip is a man who is moved by compassion and has eyes to see the big picture but also the details and fine print. He cares about people and has a heart to see the Mat-Su grow while maintaining its rich agricultural heritage.”
“I’ve known Philip Licht for years and had many opportunities to speak with and to watch him at work. Philip is trustworthy when no one is watching. He brings common sense and years of Valley business and nonprofit experience to problem solving for others. I think Philip Licht will be a great Borough Assembly member!”
“Having served with Philip on both the Mat-Su Health Foundation and Church on the Rock boards, as well as having known Philip in my capacity as a local pastor, I can say without reservation that he is not only qualified for service in government, but he is exactly what we need in government in Alaska!”
“In all my years in state government and in the private business sector in Alaska, Philip Licht is one of the most transformational leaders I have ever known. He leads with a rare combination of vision, integrity, and genuine personal care for others.”
“I have known Philip Licht for over 20 years as both a mentor and a friend. He is a man of great integrity and his impact on Alaska will be left for generations.”
“I have known Philip Licht for many years. He is a man of integrity, which is an important quality to have in public office.”
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