Wesley Early, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage, Officials warn against moose-pet encounters on Kenai Peninsula, 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. Reach him at wearly@alaskapublic.org. Their opponents are running to challenge the status quo, championing right-leaning political causes, and receiving endorsements and donations from conservative activists, politicians and groups. He is an HVAC instructor at Charter College in Anchorage. 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. Does the city do a good job of running municipal elections? Editors note: Mikel Insalaco is a former employee of Alaska Public Media. Reach him at wearly@alaskapublic.org. The same district has a second seat up for election, as Pete Petersen is barred by term-limits from running again. Sulte is a first-time candidate for Anchorage Assembly. , who has been running for several months now to fill Pete Petersons seat. Eleven challengers and four incumbents will vie for five open seats on the Anchorage Assembly this spring. WHEREAS, The Operating Projects Committed General Fund (1 90000) is created in 13 2022 for transfers from other governmental funds , now, for operating activities 14 . She is a first-time candidate for political office. Ries ran unsuccessfully for Anchorage School Board in 2022. What other important issue would you like to discuss? Alaska Public Media 2022. The area has long been represented by just one seat, currently filled by Assembly member Chris Constant. So often, they appear to have an agenda and end goal that will not be thwarted, regardless of information presented and overwhelming numbers in opposition. Sulte says he is running to bring balance back to a deeply polarized Assembly, according to his website. 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. Therefore, Taylor now lives in the newly created district. In 2020, Rivera, a registered Democrat, came within 179 votes of losing to Save Anchorage candidate. She confirmed that she would stay in the race even if Feinstein chose to run for another term. He serves as the Alaska representative for the REALTOR Political Action Committee (RPAC). It gained parts of the U-Med. Two-thirds of 11 and two-thirds of 12 are the same number, its eight, Constant said. THE ANCHORAGE ASSEMBLY RESOLVES: 17 . Johnson is also a volunteer firefighter/EMT with Girdwood Volunteer Fire & Rescue. In last years election, it was the only district to see an incumbent, moderate John Weddleton, replaced by Sulte, a conservative challenger. 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. Only people living in the North Anchorage district will vote in the election. The polarization of the Assembly has produced unproductive contention, hindering its ability to serve and represent the people of Anchorage effectively. Published: Mar. Under new municipal voting district lines thanks to the passage of Proposition 12, which Constant. When Allard left her Eagle River-Chugiak Assembly seat to go to Juneau, Arlington was one of 10 who applied to fill the remainder of her term (Robin Dern was selected). Bellamy is currently school board president. Cox ran for Seat B on the Anchorage School Board last year and lost. Lead by example, hold each other accountable, and maintain the highest standard. Ive worked all over the country, Ive seen everything that could possibly happen, Hall said. Arlington has been a land manager for 30 years, primarily working with oil and gas leases. To be counted, all ballots must be postmarked or returned to a secure drop box or an in-person vote center by election day. I return calls and emails. Austin Quinn-Davidson announced back in November she would not run for reelection, saying she wanted to spend more time with her family. Stephens is a lifelong Alaskan. Though Assembly seats are nonpartisan, the body has maintained a large voting block of moderate and progressive-leaning members over the past few years. Only two candidates in this years Assembly races are incumbents Christopher Constant and Felix Rivera. Chris Constant, Vice-Chair of the Assembly, is running for his third and final term. Im very historically savvy, I know a lot of history. What would you have done differently, if anything? Would you push for changes? Dunbar, the current Assembly member for Seat H, is seeking a third term. This year, Anchorage voters can also sign up for automatic updates on the status of their ballot at anchoragevotes.com. He is a frequent donor to Republican candidates. The last day for in-person voting and mailing back ballots is April 4. Jim Arlington is a former member of the Anchorage School Board (1992-1993) and now works in marketing with the Afognak Native Corporation. South Anchorage lost parts of Bayshore/Klatt and added parts of the east Dimond area. East Anchorage lost Wonder Park, Russian Jack, and Ptarmigan. [Chugach State Park has been loved to death. A ballot proposition aims to address longstanding problems.]. Wehmhoff is a teacher, a member of the Birchwood Community Council and has served as chair of the Anchorage Public Transportation Advisory Board. Trueblood is a registered Republican. 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. Hes a registered Republican and a political newcomer, having voted in his first municipal election in 2022. In 2018, he ran as a Democrat for State House in Sand Lake and received 12% of the vote. We plan to build out our network of contributors to reflect interests and communities statewide. 13 . I would start the healing process by removing five Assembly members from office this April and put all members on notice that they are elected community leaders and are here to represent the population at large and not their own private interests. Zaletel was elected to Seat F in 2019 and is seeking a second term. Trueblood is a project manager with Steelhead Communications, a telecommunications company. Dustin Darden is a perennial candidate who has unsuccessfully run for U.S. Senate, the Legislature, Anchorage mayor and the Assembly numerous times. 16 . [Bond package set for Anchorage voters after Bronson administration flub nearly omitted millions for park projects]. What happens if I were sick or somehow predisposed, said Constant. Murray is a longtime swim coach in Anchorage, including coaching at South High School. Let us know. My platform that Im running on, Id like to help Anchorage get better, he said. Flynn is backed by Bronson and was an active member of the right-wing group Save Anchorage until he filed. Quinn-Davidson was appointed Anchorage Mayor in October of 2020 following the effective resignation of former Mayor Ethan Berkowitz. Im running for re-election so that I can keep working for the people of East Anchorage, Dunbar said in an emailed statement. Keliipiki has begun to build a website which appears mostly copied from Arizona Congressional Candidate Alex Stovall, which you can read about here. To represent West Anchorage,. He serves on the Kenaitze Indian Tribes education committee and is a member of the board of directors for the National Indian Education Association. All rights reserved. Zachary Johnson is a former pilot with the Alaska State Troopers. She has a background in mental health and taught 6th grade, middle school, and elementary health. Arlington ran for State Senate in 2014, losing to former Rep. Anna Fairclough. The special election is not an at-large election, and only applies to voters who live in North Anchorage. The seat represents District 1 which covers North Anchorage, including downtown. He has served on the Abbott Loop Community Council board and land use committee, the Hillside Home and Landowners Organization and is currently a part of the Spenard Chamber of Commerce. Zaletel is another incumbent candidate running for reelection. We need balance in local government and Assembly Members who are willing to put their districts over any ideological agenda. Sloan has supported several Bronson-backed candidates including Stephanie Taylor. The Anchorage Assembly could shift further to the left next year: Anchorage's George Martinez, who worked in the administration of Mayor Ethan Berkowitz and once was a well-known figure in Occupy Wall Street protest movement in New York City, has announced he is running for the East Anchorage Assembly seat now occupied by Pete Petersen, who hits I want to be both a new voice for East Anchorage and an attentive ear for all of Anchorage.. , Danger didnt raise a single cent in his State House race. The second seat was held by Assemblyman Pete Petersen for three terms. District 2 - Seat A - Eagle River/Chugiak. Heres a breakdown of whos running for which races: Rivera is up against challengers Jenny Di Grappa and Travis Szanto. The two candidates challenging Constant are Nick Danger and John Trueblood. , his only political donation on record is to Stephanie Taylor, a conservative backed by Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson and the Mountain City Church (formerly known as the Anchorage Baptist Temple), who ran against now-State Sen. Forrest Dunbar for his Eastside Assembly seat. In 2018, he ran as a Democrat for State House in Sand Lake and received 12% of the vote. Cox is an Anchorage School District graduate and served in the U.S. Army. He ran against Mayor Dave Bronson in the last municipal election, losing in a runoff election by a little over 1,000 votes. 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. He has been endorsed by Assemblyman Pete Petersen and several labor unions. (Bill Roth / ADN). 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. Given the political composition of the district, South Anchorage is seen as highly competitive. Ries has amassed $16,595 in donations, almost all of it from individual givers, and has spent $4,252. We plan to build out our network of contributors to reflect interests and communities statewide. I am stepping up to work with others to move our city in the right direction and work for positive solutions for our community.. 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. This is my community and I plan to continue my service as an advocate for all of us. What are your thoughts on how the topic of racism and its history in the United States should be taught in public schools? 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. The Anchorage Assembly will hold its regular meeting Tuesday night. According to his website, he is running as a conservative and has been endorsed by Bronson and Allard. Karen Bronga taught for the Anchorage School District for 20 years and now works part time as a research associate for the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium. 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. Cross mission statement is to be the best part of someones day every day and looks forward to serving the people of the Chugiak-Eagle River community as their next District 2 assembly member. The seat represents District 1 which covers North Anchorage, including downtown. Im for the people and I am pro their rights.. The area has long . Scott Meyers, who filed for the Eagle River seat, is an associate broker with Remax in Eagle River. His wife, Rachelle Algers, is the director of the purchasing department under Mayor, . Nick Danger is a perennial conservative candidate who has run for several, , most recently against now-Rep. Alyse Galvin for State House. Explain. 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. This Week in Anchorage Politics: Assembly Candidates File for April Elections, Anna Brawley and Brian Flynn both filed last week to run for the open West Anchorage District 3. How would you address it? 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. Former Student Board of Regent Joey Sweet was appointed to fill the remainder of his term. Wesley Early, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage, Sami Graham resigns as Anchorage Mayor Bronsons chief of staff, Anchorage School District and teachers union reach tentative contract agreement, 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. Perez-Verdia, a current Assembly member, was elected to Seat D in 2019 and is seeking a second term. This story has been updated to reflect Roger Branson, Cody Anderson and Darin Colbry withdrawing their names from the election. Residents have until Sunday, March 6 to register to vote or update their voter registration to be able to cast a vote in this election. I would also cite recent adopted changes to Title 21 proposed by his administration. for the South Anchorage seat held by Assembly Chair Suzanne LaFrance. There are six people running for the North Anchorage seat, which encompasses Downtown, South Addition, Government Hill, Mountain View, Fairview, Northstar and the northern parts of Spenard, Airport Heights, Russian Jack Park, East and Midtown Anchorage. 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. I was also very pleased to see him hold an unruly citizen (who was actually in support of him) accountable for their behavior at a recent Assembly meeting. Lost parts of Arctic and Spenard; gained the Bayshore/Klatt area (see article). What are some strategies the school district should prioritize to help students recover from that period? Karen Bronga filed on Sunday to run for the East Anchorage seat that will be vacated by Forrest Dunbar. Each Day within the school term is a day in session except Saturdays, Sundays, and days designated as . There are three candidates running for LaFrances seat. 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. What makes you qualified to serve on the Anchorage Assembly? He was also a 2014 Democratic candidate for the U.S. House. Hot Topics . 12 . In 2020, voters approved a change in the citys charter to create a second elected seat to represent District 1. He is a frequent donor to Republican candidates. Lost parts of Arctic and Spenard; gained the Bayshore/Klatt area (see, Assemblywoman Austin Quinn-Davidson, who won a special election in 2018 and. Scott Myers is a real estate broker with RE/MAX and president of the Southfork Community Council in Eagle River. Sloan has supported several Bronson-backed candidates including. Spencer Moore is an outreach director with Mountain City Church, formerly the Anchorage Baptist Temple. Assembly candidates will be chosen by voters in their district. Assembly members spent the morning hearing from the five candidates who applied to take over Dunbar's seat. Rachel Ries is a former pilot and is currently a site lead with Puyenpa LLC, a construction consulting company. that has ran for Assembly, mayor, and legislature several times. We cannot be defined by the voices of a few. Copyright 2022 KTUU. He has also served on public safety, and the Girdwood Board of Supervisors. Flynn and Algers own a coffee shop together, and Flynn. That same year, she ran and lost for State House against now-State Sen. James Kaufman. On the agenda is a measure which would eliminate parking minimums within the municipality. 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 Dave Bronsons performance as mayor. Disclosure: Robert Hockema is working for the Anna Brawley for Anchorage Assembly campaign. In the end it amounted to very little: three of the four conservative challengers who coordinated their campaigns lost. Colbry also ran for governor of Alaska in 2018 and lost in the Republican primary with 416 votes. Leadership starts at the top with leading by example. A multifaceted issue requires a multifaceted approach from housing, counseling, skill development, medical treatment and more. Sherwood Williams lost in the general election on April 5, 2022. Moores only outside donation is $5,000 from Crystal Hoffman, wife of Ron Hoffman, the head pastor of Mountain City Church. Ive been a neighbor, volunteer, and advocate for West Anchorage for the last decade, and I believe in Anchorages potential to be a vibrant city.. Darden is well-known as a routine disruptor at Assembly meetings and for advocating that Anchorage remove the fluoride from the citys water supply. I support reduction in panhandling and illegal camping to push homeless people toward the established resources designed for them. She has received financial contributions from both Quinn-Davidson and the districts other member, Kameron Perez-Verdia, among other Democrat-leaning politicians, union groups, and many small-dollar donors. I agree with the mayors plan for a navigation center to triage and sort the needs of homeless, navigating them to resources that best match their needs. Bronson-backed real estate broker Scott Myers is vastly outraising his rival, having so far reported over $20,000 in donations, though he has spent just about as much, almost all of it on a local campaign consultant and marketing work done by Axiom Strategies, a national Republican firm. Contact her at egoodykoontz@adn.com. He owns Boscos, a game and comic book store in Spenard. He has held other leadership roles and won various awards during his real estate career. (Loren Holmes / ADN). is a measure which would eliminate parking minimums within the municipality. His constant runs for office have made him a spoiler candidate. 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. Please see the regulation below in bold for minimum hours required. Already he has spent more than $17,000 on a mix of campaign management, events and supplies. , he will be competing in a district that is roughly 50% different from his previous one. (Jeff Chen/Alaska Public Media . Ballot Drop Box at the Loussac Library during the regular municipal election on Monday, April 6, 2020. A third candidate for the seat, Mikel Insalaco, has reported no campaign income to date. Cross was born in Anchorage and describes himself as a conservative on his website. According to campaign finance records, Danger didnt raise a single cent in his State House race. He is the head coach at Northern Lights Swim Club. Flynn is a small business owner with a background in real estate. Rachel Ries filed on Monday for the South Anchorage seat held by Assembly Chair Suzanne LaFrance. Rachel Ries is a former pilot and unsuccessfully ran for Anchorage School Board last year. Loring said he is retired and that he has a strong interest in education and is currently doing research to write a book about the Anchorage School District. Constant ran unopposed for his second term. Zac Johnson is a former U.S. Marine and Alaska State Trooper. 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. That same year, she ran and lost for State House against now-State Sen. James Kaufman. The mission of The Current is to publish a broad range of newsworthy and thought-provoking content, all which is interesting and constructive. Arlington has been a land manager for 30 years, primarily working with oil and gas leases. Anna Brawley is a city planner working for Agnew::Beck, a planning and development consulting firm. Danger is a former, , actor, stunt man, and former union operating engineer. In 2020, voters approved a charter amendment to add a 12th seat to the assembly. As stewards of Anchorage, those elected are accountable for the health and well being of our city and their actions are of tremendous importance. 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. Cliff Murray - Cliff Murray has announced his withdrawal from the race for school board Seat A. Benjamin Baldwin - Did not respond to survey, suspended campaign. Rivera was Chair of the Assembly at the start of the pandemic, and now chairs the Committee on Housing and Homelessness. 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. Felix Rivera and Christopher Constant will both be running for re-election. The other, Nick Danger, has reported no donations. Rate how the Anchorage School District has handled the pandemic, and why? Shes a long-time community advocate in West Anchorage, where she has resided since 2012. That an amount of ONE MILLION DOLLARS . Under the new district lines, Ries would have beat Lessens by 280 votes. March 18, 2022 Randall Sulte is a candidate for Anchorage Assembly in the April 2022 election. During my time in office that is exactly what I have done. All rights reserved. Incumbents Dave Donley and Andy Holleman have both filed to run for reelection. Sloan is a school choice and parents rights advocate. Seven Anchorage residents have filed to run for a new 12th seat on the Anchorage Assembly. 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. Therefore, Taylor now lives in the newly created district. The last day for residents to register to vote is May 22. Homelessness is a multifaceted issue, and all strategies should be considered to address this diverse population. What is the most important problem facing Anchorage? Jamie Allard was elected to the state House in November. She joins George Martinez, who has been running for several months now to fill Pete Petersons seat. Though the district has a third candidate running, Dustin Darden, he has reported no campaign income. The math for veto override doesnt change because the charter states its two-thirds. Two candidates are looking to fill her seat, which is up for a full, three-year term. Wesley Early covers municipal politics and Anchorage life for Alaska Public Media. All rights reserved. There are four candidates looking to replace her. s retiring after two terms. There are two Anchorage School Board races up for election in April. 2022 Anchorage Assembly Candidate: Darin Colbry, 2022 Anchorage Assembly Candidate: John Weddleton, Anchorages IMAX movie theater spared from bankruptcy closure for now, Anchorage VA clinic named for pioneering female Army colonel, How an accident turned this skier into a force for good | INDIE ALASKA. If the Assembly chooses to fill the seat by appointment, the member vacating the seat would start the process by submitting a resignation letter, which would be followed by an application period, interview and possible appointment. So far, candidates aligned with the current left-of-center Assembly majority incumbents and newcomers alike are generally outperforming or keeping even with right-leaning rivals in campaign fundraising, according to the latest round of financial disclosures filed with the Alaska Public Offices Commission, which track donations collected last year through mid-February. Requiring a mandatory amount of parking can stifle development. It gained parts of Spenard and Arctic (see, Felix Rivera is running for his third and final term. . One sitting Assembly member, Crystal Kennedy, will not seek reelection. 6 min read. His spouse. Zachariah Hughes covers the military, dog mushing, politics, subsistence issues and general assignments for the Anchorage Daily News. I am excited for the opportunity to step up and work for my community, Brawley said in announcing her candidacy last week. Explain, with specific examples. They have butted heads often with Mayor Dave Bronson since he took office in 2021. February 1, 2023 | The Midnight Sun is joining The Alaska Current; January 27, 2023 | 'We're just asking for the crust.' School advocates ask for funding increase to keep up with inflation; January 25, 2023 | House keeps Tribal Affairs committee over Rep. Eastman's objections; January 24, 2023 | Dunleavy calls for Alaska to be 'the most pro-life state in the country' He is currently the chair of the Anchorage Platting Board. She is currently the interim executive director of the Anchorage Coalition to End Homelessness. Homelessness advocate Roger Branson and Cody Anderson, an executive with Anchorage Baptist Temple, had both initially filed, but withdrew their names from consideration before the Tuesday night deadline. 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. North Anchorage gained parts of Russian Jack, Wonder Park, Ptarmigan, Fireweed, and Spenard (see article). Being in the classroom and working for my community council, I know the struggles of working families and issues in our area of town, Bronga said in an interview. 14.03.040. Danger is a previous candidate for the Assembly seat, losing in 2020 to member Austin Quinn-Davidson with 3,524 votes. Ballots will be mailed on March 14. He is an attorney and a commissioned officer in the Alaska Army National Guard. Danger is a former professional wrestler, actor, stunt man, and former union operating engineer. Scott Myers is a real estate broker with RE/MAX and president of the Southfork Community Council in Eagle River. Darden split votes with moderate Rep. Jason Grenn, helping Republican Sara Rasmussen win the seat. Anchorage will vote on $45.6 million in city bond packages and a $111 million school district bond proposal. 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) There are also several bond measures, including one that would place a $22 million bond for school facility improvements on Aprils ballot. April 5, 2022 Nial Sherwood Williams ran for election to the Anchorage Assembly to represent District 3 Seat D in Alaska. 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.. The past two years have been marked by increased civic discord in Anchorage. Ballots have been mailed ahead of the April 5 municipal election, and to help voters weigh their choices, the Anchorage Daily News asked candidates for Anchorage Assembly and school board to explain their views on key issues and how they would approach different challenges facing the city. She previously worked for the Anchorage Police Department in computer forensics and technology and was a business owner of Chinook Computer Services. I promised to do the work, to stay engaged with constituents and to focus on problems and solutions, not politics, he said on his campaign website. Dayton Keliikipi has filed to represent Midtown. 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. Bellamy faces two challengers. 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