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This Week in Anchorage Politics: Vetos, New Assembly Candidates and a Twitter Rant

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Last week, the municipality saw mayoral vetoes, more candidates file to run for Assembly, a fun Twitter meet-up and an informative Twitter rampage from an Anchorage Assembly candidate.  Mayor Dave Bronson Vetoes Funding for Capacity Increase at Brother Francis Shelter Last...
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Stieren, Jensen see pay boost from Dunleavy

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This story was originally published on dermotcole.com and is republished here with permission. Gov. Mike Dunleavy used state employees to promote his reelection, obliterating the line between governing and campaigning. This was a clear misuse of state resources. State law prohibits...
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Reminder: Jamie Allard is Crazy and Will Take You Down With Her

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The Alaska Legislature has seen its fair share of extremists in recent years, from “Oathkeeper” Rep. David Eastman to the ineligible-to-fly Lora Reinbold. But does the Alaska Legislature fully comprehend what they are getting with incoming Rep.-Elect Jamie Allard?  In...
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Bond Ratings Downgraded Again Under Mayor Dave Bronson’s Watch

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For the second year in a row under Mayor Dave Bronson’s watch, the municipality’s bond rating has been downgraded, meaning holding debt will cost more taxpayer money. This year, Fitch Ratings downgraded $105.5 million of the Municipalities general purpose and...
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Meet The Maps: West Anchorage

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In April, Anchorage voters will determine the new makeup of the city’s legislative body, the Anchorage Assembly. The election could reshape the body’s majority due to the seven seats on the ballot, but also because it is the first...
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This week in Anchorage Politics: Assembly Passes Amended Budget With a Caveat

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Budget for 2023 Comes With a Restriction Against Using Funds Towards Hickel Contract Settlements: The Anchorage Assembly continued its efforts to limit Mayor Dave Bronson’s abuse of taxpayer dollars last week, passing a 2023 operating budget which included a caveat...
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ANCHORAGE ASSEMBLY UNITES TO END PARKING MANDATES: Progressives and conservatives find common ground on easing regulations on housing and business development.

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ANCHORAGE ASSEMBLY UNITES TO END PARKING MANDATES: Progressives and conservatives find common ground on easing regulations on housing and business development. By:Catie Gould This article was originally published on Sightline Institute, and is shared here with permission. All images for this...
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This Week in Anchorage Politics: Assembly Candidates File for April Elections

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Last week saw a flurry of new election activity as several people filed letters of intent to run for the seven Assembly seats that will be open for April's Anchorage Municipal election.  Throughout last week, the Alaska Division of Elections...
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Anchorage School District Reverses Course on Cutting Immersion Programs

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The Anchorage School District (ASD) no longer plans to cut immersion programs in the upper grade levels for the following year.   While the decision, announced at Tuesday’s School Board meeting, saves the programs for the time being, the district still...
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Conspiracy Theorist with Plagiarized Campaign Website Files to Challenge Felix Rivera for Midtown Assembly Seat

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Dayton Keliikipi, an Anchorage School District transportation Specialist and conspiracy theorist with a criminal record, has filed to run for Midtown Assembly District 4 against Assembly member Felix Rivera. Dayton filed his letter of intent on Nov. 1 and launched...
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