From: chubbard@alaska.net
Sent: Monday, October 28, 2002 9:50 PM
To: rule-comments@sec.gov
Subject: File No. S7-36-02



Dear SEC Secretary,

I am writing in support of the SEC's proposed rule to require mutual fund 
companies to disclose how they vote on corporate proxy resolutions, which 
often deal with issues of concern to me.  

With all the corporate shenanigans lately, it's about time for the SEC to 
begin protecting shareholders---instead of corporate leadership.

Because there is no public disclosure of proxy policies and proxy voting 
records, I have no way of knowing whether the manager of my mutual fund is 
acting in a manner that reflects what I want.  

As a mutual fund shareholder, I want to know how my mutual fund is voting 
on issues related to executive pay, board make-up and independence, global 
warming and other environmental issues, worker rights, gender discrimination 
and other issues that matter to me.  I want potential conflicts of interest 
exposed.  I want to know what principles will guide the mutual fund in 
determining how it votes in corporate proxy contests. 

I believe that as an owner of a mutual fund, I am entitled to know how my proxy 
is being voted. I urge the SEC to stand up for investors and for corporate 
accountability and to vote in favor of the proposed proxy voting rule.


Dee` Hubbard

PO Box 88

Sterling, AK 
99672