She has twice served on the board of directors of Chugach Electric Association. His wife, Rachelle Algers, is the director of the purchasing department under Mayor, . South Anchorage lost parts of Bayshore/Klatt and added parts of the east Dimond area. To be counted, all ballots must be postmarked or returned to a secure drop box or an in-person vote center by election day. Ries is a first-time candidate for office. Many students are struggling due to pandemic-related challenges, both academically and behaviorally. The candidates who have filed to run for the seat are Cliff Baker, Rob Forbes, Tasha Hotch, Robin Phillips, Stephanie Taylor and Daniel Volland. Incumbents Dave Donley and Andy Holleman have both filed to run for reelection. His rival, Jim Arlington, has reported no campaign income to APOC. [Anchorage Assembly overrides Mayor Bronsons veto of ordinance on meeting rules]. I have engaged with constituents beyond my expectations. According to the REALTORS website, the purpose of RPAC is to promote and solicit donations for the election of pro-REALTOR candidates who understand and support their interests. He is a private pilot and works as chief operating officer of Kakivik Asset Management and CCI Industrial, according to his website. She serves as President of the Turnagain Community Council President and is Chair of Anchorages Budget Advisory Commission. All rights reserved. The past two years have been marked by increased civic discord in Anchorage. Shes a long-time community advocate in West Anchorage, where she has resided since 2012. All rights reserved. I would start with changes to Title 21 and the Building Safety Office to encourage and streamline development in Anchorage, thereby reducing development cost, and the loss of housing and business to the Valley. What are your specific suggestions for improvement? Ries ran unsuccessfully for Anchorage School Board in 2022. On top of the incumbents, there are a total of 10 other candidates who filed to run for one of the five open seats on the assembly in this springs municipal election. His recent donations include Dave Bronson for Mayor, Stephanie Taylor for Assembly, Kathy Henslee for both State House and Assembly, and Tuckerman Babcock for State Senate. ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The Anchorage Special Municipal Election is a little more than a month away, and will add a 12th member to the Anchorage Assembly. It was renamed the North Anchorage district. Moore was a regional representative for the Alaska Republican Party, and a district chairman for the old House District 21 in East Anchorage. According to her campaign website, Vasquez has lived in West Anchorage for 22 years and was a member of the Alaska House of Representatives from 2015-2016. A few of her top issues are: prioritizing public safety, building a strong future and promoting fiscal responsibility. More than half of the seats on the Anchorage Assembly are up for election this April, and just two incumbents are seeking reelection. She previously covered breaking news at The Oregonian in Portland before joining ADN in 2020. Two candidates have filed to fill the remaining two years of Dunbars term: former teacher Karen Bronga and Leigh Sloan, a conservative school choice and parents rights advocate. What other important issue would you like to discuss? Do you acknowledge the results of the 2020 presidential election? Meet the 2023 Candidates for Anchorage Assembly, North Anchorage gained parts of Russian Jack, Wonder Park, Ptarmigan, Fireweed, and Spenard (see, is running for his third and final term. was appointed to fill the remainder of his term. Current leadership had created a loss of our talented workforce that no longer wishes to call Anchorage their home. In 2021, he beat a recall attempt launched by Russell Briggs of Save Midtown and Save Anchorage by 13 points. One candidate, Nick Danger, had filed to run in the election for District 3, but told Alaskas News Source on Monday that he has dropped out of the race. Two-thirds of 11 and two-thirds of 12 are the same number, its eight, Constant said. District 2, currently served by Crystal Kennedy, District 3, currently served by Kameron Perez-Verdia, District 4, currently served by Meg Zalatel, District 5, currently served by Forrest Dunbar, District 6, currently served by John Weddleton, Man charged in 1994 sexual abuse cold case. N A Parent-Teacher Conference Day that is Not Meeting minimum hours required for a day in-session. If passed, this would allow the market to determine how much parking is necessary, rather than municipal code. That an amount of ONE MILLION DOLLARS . There is also a resolution and ordinance calling for the Bronson administration to seek Assembly approval before settling any claims over the amount of $50,000 for the unlawful Hickel Contract. Rate how the Anchorage School District has handled the pandemic, and why? is a measure which would eliminate parking minimums within the municipality. Rivera is running for his third term, and has served on the Assembly since 2017. Voters will also decide who fills two seats on the Anchorage School Board. She is currently the interim executive director of the Anchorage Coalition to End Homelessness. He is the CEO of Family Charity of Alaska. I support looking across the U.S. to copy successful strategies from proven programs in other cities. There, former mayoral candidate and former Alaska Humanities Forum program director George Martinez, who has been campaigning since last spring, has taken in $39,189, with donations from current and former politicos, small-dollar contributions, as well as some from organized labor political action committees. The mission of The Current is to publish a broad range of newsworthy and thought-provoking content, all which is interesting and constructive. She has been on the board of the Scenic Foothills Community Council since 2013. That same year, she ran and lost for State House against now-State Sen. James Kaufman. Alger, is the Municipalitys Purchasing Director, , who filed for the Eagle River seat, is an associate broker with Remax in Eagle River. Only people living in the North Anchorage district will vote in the election. He has been endorsed by Assemblyman Pete Petersen and several labor unions. By the time registration for candidacy closed Friday at 5 p.m., 15 people, including four incumbents, had filed for the five seats up for grabs on the Assembly. We plan to build out our network of contributors to reflect interests and communities statewide. Rachel Ries filed on Monday for the South Anchorage seat held by Assembly Chair Suzanne LaFrance. The two candidates challenging Constant are Nick Danger and John Trueblood. Alaska Public Media is collaborating with the Anchorage Daily News on candidate questionnaires ahead of the election. Enrollment ('17-'18) 47,588 students. Election workers organize ballot envelopes before they are placed in a mail sorting machine on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at the Municipality of Anchorage election center. Karen Bronga has lived in East Anchorage since childhood and works as a teacher for the Anchorage School District. Sulte is an engineer and a pilot. 12 . Arlington, for State Senate in 2014, losing to former Rep. Anna Fairclough. Myers and Arlington had both filed to fill Allards seat temporarily until April, though the Assembly ultimately chose Robin Dern. - Notable in this race is that the incumbent, Assemblywoman Crystal Kennedy, is nor running for reelection and that Cross just entered the race on Jan. 10; Wehmhoff also entered late. Section 1. Zaletel was elected to Seat F in 2019 and is seeking a second term. Though the district has a third candidate running, Dustin Darden, he has reported no campaign income. Anchorage will vote on $45.6 million in city bond packages and a $111 million school district bond proposal. Joey Sweet was selected to fill Dunbars seat until the April election. Whats one thing that makes you hopeful about Anchorages future? This Q&A is part of a broader candidate survey by the Anchorage Daily News. There are 18 people running for seven open Assembly seats, and the only incumbents are Midtown Anchorage Assembly member Felix Rivera and North Anchorage Assembly member Chris Constant. He kicked off his campaign at 49th State Brewing in downtown Anchorage. Colbry also ran for governor of Alaska in 2018 and lost in the Republican primary with 416 votes. Rate Dave Bronsons performance as mayor. Darden is well-known as a routine disruptor at Assembly meetings and for advocating that Anchorage remove the fluoride from the citys water supply. Henslee previously ran as a Republican candidate for the Alaska House, District 23, and lost in 2020. Meyers moved to Alaska from Oregon in 2012. People vote in the regular municipal election at the Anchorage Vote Center in the Assembly Chambers at the Loussac Library on Wednesday, March 31, 2021. He is a private pilot and works as the chief operating officer of Kakivik Asset Management and CCI Industrial, according to his website. Johnson is registered as Undeclared. You can read each candidates response in the links below. Bellamy faces two challengers. . During her time in Alaska, she worked in the Municipality of Anchorage for seven years and then started a small business that she had to move away from after 14 years. Im for the people and I am pro their rights.. Let us know. They have butted heads often with Mayor Dave Bronson since he took office in 2021. His wife, Rachelle Algers, is the director of the purchasing department under Mayor Bronson. Seat K, the South Anchorage seat on the ballot, is held by Assembly Chair Suzanne LaFrance, who. Also, what are your thoughts on what took place on Jan. 6, 2021 in the U.S. Capitol? John Trueblood is a project manager at Steelhead Communications, a telecommunications company. Taylor recently ran against Forest Dunbar for the East Anchorage assembly seat, but is now eligible for the North Anchorage seat due to a change in the voting district lines from the reapportionment process. For general questions regarding Municipal vacancy announcements or the employment process with the Municipality of Anchorage, applicants may contact the Human Resources Department at (907) 343-4447 during regular business hours of Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Alaska Time. In 2020, Rivera, a registered Democrat, came within 179 votes of losing to Save Anchorage candidate Christine Hill. What do you want to ask the candidates? He owns Boscos, a game and comic book store in Spenard. I would return the Sullivan, among the longest-running COVID-19 shelters in the U.S., to the people. Please see the regulation below in bold for minimum hours required. He is the head coach at Northern Lights Swim Club. Lessens was elected to Seat B last year to serve the remainder of a term for a board member who resigned. The seat represents District 1 which covers North Anchorage, including downtown. This year, five Assembly seats and two school board seats are up for election. A third candidate for the seat, Mikel Insalaco, has reported no campaign income to date. The area has long . He serves as the Alaska representative for the REALTOR Political Action Committee (RPAC). Lead by example, hold each other accountable, and maintain the highest standard. He serves on the Kenaitze Indian Tribes education committee and is a member of the board of directors for the National Indian Education Association. Darden is registered with the pro-secessionist, Midtown lost parts of Dimond, Airport Heights, and Fireweed. ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The candidates in the Anchorage Assembly District 3 race said they feel it is time for change and that the incumbent is out of touch with those who elected him to the assembly. Chugiak- Eagle River is a community rich with diverse views and lifestyles, Wehmhoff wrote on her campaign website. He previously ran unsuccessful campaigns for Assembly and state Legislature, to represent West Anchorage, before parts of the neighborhood were redistricted to North Anchorage. Benefiting from lingering frustration toward Assembly members by activist donors and political action committees, as well as newly lifted campaign spending limits in Alaska, candidates on both sides raised sums more befitting statewide races. Loring ran for school board Seat F in the 2021 election, and lost with 3,345 votes. Felix Rivera and Christopher Constant will both be running for re-election. The race for Anchorage Assembly begins as five seats are up for election this spring. The races could tip the balance of political power in the city. (Bill Roth / ADN). That same year, she ran and lost for State House against now-State Sen. James Kaufman. Myers also filed to fill the remainder of Allards term in January. All rights reserved. A number of the new candidates are would-be allies to Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson, and if elected, they aim to shift the balance of power in the city in the mayors favor. 13 . That could have major implications for the citys legislative branch, which now has had a majority decisive enough to regularly override vetoes by Mayor Dave Bronson on contentious issues and push investigations into the administration. Requiring a mandatory amount of parking can stifle development. Under new municipal voting district lines thanks to the passage of Proposition 12, which Constant. What is a short summary of your background? Cox is an Anchorage School District graduate and served in the U.S. Army. Ballots are due by June 21. What makes you qualified to serve on the Anchorage Assembly? Both Brawley and Flynn have raised around $40,000 while Darden has not reported raising any money. The Anchorage Assembly will hold its regular meeting Tuesday night. Sulte says he is running to "restore balance in a deeply polarized Assembly," according to his website. Alaska's News Source conducted interviews on Wednesday with two of of the six candidates, Robin Phillips and Cliff Baker. Assembly chair Suzanne LaFrance did not file to run for reelection. 2022 Anchorage Daily News. This year, Anchorage voters can also sign up for automatic updates on the status of their ballot at anchoragevotes.com. Lost parts of Arctic and Spenard; gained the Bayshore/Klatt area (see, Assemblywoman Austin Quinn-Davidson, who won a special election in 2018 and. Anchorage Assembly Candidates District 1 - Seat B - North Anchorage Danger, Nick - Filed 1/25/2023 Trueblood, John - Filed 1/26/2023 Constant, Christopher - Filed 1/13/2023 District 2 - Seat C - Chugiak, Eagle River, JBER Branson, Roger - Filed 1/27/2023 - Withdrawn 1/30/2023 Arlington, Jim - Filed 1/27/2023 Flynn and Algers own a coffee shop together, and Flynn. ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The window to fill out applications for those looking to run for an Anchorage Assembly seat has closed, and this year the assembly has five seats up for grabs. Those seats include: District 2, currently served by Crystal Kennedy District 3, currently served by Kameron Perez-Verdia Bronga served on the Scenic Foothills Community Council for 10 years and is registered Undeclared. A multifaceted issue requires a multifaceted approach from housing, counseling, skill development, medical treatment and more. Hall is a first-time candidate for elected office. 23, 2022 at 7:48 PM PDT. According to the. Zaletel defeated a recall petition against her last fall by a wide margin. The other four residents who applied to fill the interim position were Crawford; James. Nick Danger is a perennial conservative candidate who has run for several offices, most recently against now-Rep. Alyse Galvin for State House. Copyright 2022 KTUU. Anchorage residents who want to vote in the April 5 election must be registered by March 6 unless they are already registered to vote. Hall said the knowledge he could bring to the assembly is that of someone who is a business owner, an educator and someone who has worked all around the country. Explain, with specific examples. Vazquez was a Republican Alaska State House representative for District 22 from 2015 to 2016. She recently defeated an effort to recall her in a special election. Anchorage, AK 99501 (907) 250-0106 Email: lesgara@gmail.com Website: https://lesgara.com Official Election Pamphlet Information Download Official Candidate Statement (pdf) Download Official Candidate Statement (pdf) Last year, Dunbar ran for mayor and lost to Bronson in the runoff election by 1,193 votes. All rights reserved. Sloan has supported several Bronson-backed candidates including. Jim Arlington is a former member of the Anchorage School Board (1992-1993) and now works in marketing with the Afognak Native Corporation. Homelessness is a multifaceted issue, and all strategies should be considered to address this diverse population. LaFrance, a registered nonpartisan, won reelection in 2020 by fewer than 400 votes. THE ANCHORAGE ASSEMBLY RESOLVES: 17 . Brian Flynn is a real estate manager. Arlington has been a land manager for 30 years, primarily working with oil and gas leases. Wesley Early, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage, JBER soldier dies after bear attack during training in Anchorage, Native organizations win $35M grant to bring broadband home, Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, February 28, 2023, Sullivan seeks hearings on lab-leak COVID origin theory, Bronson aims to pay contractor millions for work on nixed homeless shelter, without Assembly approval. He is a frequent donor to Republican candidates. ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) -The Special Municipal Election for the seat that will add a 12th member to Anchorage Assembly is next month. The window to fill out applications for those looking to run for an Anchorage Assembly seat has closed, and this year the assembly has five seats up for grabs. Eleven challengers and four incumbents will vie for five open seats on the Anchorage Assembly this spring. Dayton Keliikipi has filed to represent Midtown. She has a background in mental health and taught 6th grade, middle school, and elementary health. A joint fundraiser was held last year by three candidates, Kathy Henslee, Stephanie Taylor and Randy Sulte, all Bronson supporters. He ran against Mayor Dave Bronson in the last municipal election, losing in a runoff election by a little over 1,000 votes. Seven Anchorage residents have filed to run for a new 12th seat on the Anchorage Assembly. However, $6,000 of that has been from his own pocket. It has been a recent precedent for the Assembly to appoint someone to the temporary seat who is not currently running for the elected term. [3] Porter was first elected in 2018, unseating incumbent Republican Mimi Walters. Are you satisfied with current preschool options? Dustin Darden is a perennial candidate that has ran for Assembly, mayor, and legislature several times. According to campaign finance records, Danger didnt raise a single cent in his State House race. This new Blue 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab Short Box 4-Wheel Drive LT 1LT with a 2.7L Turbo engine engine and automatic transmission is for sale at Chevrolet of South Anchorage. When Allard left her Eagle River-Chugiak Assembly seat to go to Juneau, Arlington was one of 10 who. Brian Flynn is a real estate manager whose wife, Rachelle Algers, is the director of the purchasing department under Mayor Dave Bronson. State changed its bridge replacement plans to accommodate Kinross mine plan, Meet the 2023 Candidates for Anchorage Assembly, Bronson Administration Looks to Settle with Hickel Contracting for $2.5 million, Senate passes legislation rejecting pay raises for governor and cabinet, Alaskas retirement system falls short for most. First step to more common-sense land use regulations Eliminating parking requirements from the zoning code was described by Volland as the "first chip in the ice" to making Anchorage's land use code work better for housing development. George Martinez is president of the Northeast Community Council and was the Special Assistant to Former Anchorage Mayor Ethan Berkowitz. She was also a Democratic candidate for the Alaska House of Representatives in District 12 in 2014 and 2016. She has volunteered on several political campaigns, including Bronsons. The race to serve out the remaining two years in the east-side district vacated by now-state Sen. Forrest Dunbar is comparably one-sided in terms of fundraising. Chris Constant announced Thursday that he's running for U.S. Congress. Explain, with specific examples. ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - There are three candidates running in the Anchorage Assembly District 5 race, and the two challengers are trying to prevent the incumbent from getting elected to a third term. Even though assembly members are non-partisan and are not affiliated with any one political party, there has been a call for more conservative-leaning voices on the assembly from audience members at assembly meetings. What is your vision of the role of local government in Anchorage? Alaska Public Media 2022. As I have watched the public servants in my beloved city ignore the citizens needs and make everyday life more and more difficult with restrictive regulations, out of control spending, and harmful social ideas, as they have closed our schools, churches, and small businesses, and then ignored us and treated us with contempt, I have become more and more convinced that I, as an average member of this community, could and would do a better job at bringing reasonable leadership, she wrote on her website. According to. (Jeff Chen/Alaska Public Media . The last day for candidates to withdraw their names from the ballot will be Tuesday, Feb. 1. Whats the single most important issue facing the Anchorage School District? Anchorage is facing critical issues that will affect how we live for years to come: developing a transparent, accountable, and sustainable budget that is accountable and sustainable; diversification of the economy: encouraging economic development; maintaining and improving our state infrastructure: better education achieved by ensuring sufficient resources are actually provided in the classroom, Vasquez wrote on her campaign website. ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The window to fill out applications for those looking to run for an Anchorage Assembly seat has closed, and this year the assembly has five seats up for grabs. Constant ran unopposed for his second term. All rights reserved. Ballots will be mailed on March 14. therefore, 15 . How would you improve it? M A Parent-Teacher Conference Day that is Meeting minimum hours required for a day in-session. He has also served on public safety, and the Girdwood Board of Supervisors. Mikel Insalaco founded marketing firm egoforge and unsuccessfully ran for state House last year. [Chugach State Park has been loved to death. A ballot proposition aims to address longstanding problems.]. In the race to represent downtown, incumbent Assembly member Constant is running for a third term, has raised nearly $30,000. What steps, if any, should the school board take to improve teacher retention? Anna Brawley and Brian Flynn both filed last week to run for the open West Anchorage District 3. Most recently, she worked with a broad coalition on a comprehensive rewrite of Alaskas alcohol statutes. East Anchorage lost Wonder Park, Russian Jack, and Ptarmigan. Running against him is Rachel Ries, who lost a bid for school board last year, but has earned the endorsement of prominent conservative politicians and Republicans, including Bronson, Eagle River. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee While Congressman Young was known for his bipartisanship in the House, Rep. Jackson Lee votes with the Democrat Party, as does Rep. Mary Peltola of Alaska. What is the most important problem facing your district? General election date. Bronson provided no explanation for the abrupt change in the city's leadership, and a spokesperson for the mayor declined to comment on the matter, citing "personnel" issues. Under new municipal voting district lines thanks to the passage of Proposition 12, which Constant championed, he will be competing in a district that is roughly 50% different from his previous one. Then they, unlike everyone else were without representation and so my neighbors organized a campaign and effort to move the charter amendment, and voters significantly approved it.. She is a founder of ASD60, a parent organization and advocacy group that started a pilot program in the school district to increase physical activity and time for eating. Her work includes modernizing alcohol licensing laws and zoning improvements like removing excess parking requirements. April 5, 2022. February 17, 2022. State changed its bridge replacement plans to accommodate Kinross mine plan, Bronson Administration Looks to Settle with Hickel Contracting for $2.5 million, Dustin Darden, A Perennial Candidate, Could Play Spoiler in West Anchorage, Senate passes legislation rejecting pay raises for governor and cabinet, Alaskas retirement system falls short for most. Seven Anchorage residents have filed to run for a new 12th seat on the Anchorage Assembly. The last day for residents to register to vote is May 22. A first-time candidate for office, she says she wants to bring equal opportunity to each and every person across the municipality. Perez-Verdia, a current Assembly member, was elected to Seat D in 2019 and is seeking a second term. 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