She has twice served on the board of directors of Chugach Electric Association. Heres what to know about voting in Anchorages April election. Bellamy is currently school board president. Her rival, political campaign consultant Leigh Sloan, has collected a single $250 donation. Both Brawley and Flynn have raised around $40,000 while Darden has not reported raising any money. 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. He is also on the board of the Hillside Community Council. The filing deadline for this election was January 28, 2022 . Zac Johnson is a former U.S. Marine and Alaska State Trooper. She previously covered breaking news at The Oregonian in Portland before joining ADN in 2020. Day in Session. Vazquez was a Republican Alaska State House representative for District 22 from 2015 to 2016. Dayton Keliikipi has filed to represent Midtown. And on top of the $4,620 reported to APOC as expenses, the campaign also lists $14,448 in debts, much of it having gone to the Ship Creek Group for campaign management. General election date. Though Assembly seats are nonpartisan, the body has maintained a large voting block of moderate and progressive-leaning members over the past few years. 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. to fill the remainder of her term (Robin Dern was selected). Mikel Insalaco founded marketing firm egoforge and unsuccessfully ran for state House last year. Already he has spent more than $17,000 on a mix of campaign management, events and supplies. 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. I have engaged with constituents beyond my expectations. Scott Myers is a real estate broker with RE/MAX and president of the Southfork Community Council in Eagle River. What would you have done differently, if anything? Section 1. 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. Leadership starts at the top with leading by example. One of his challengers, John Trueblood, has reported raising $100, which he gave himself in cash. Seven Anchorage residents have filed to run for a new 12th seat on the Anchorage Assembly. She recently defeated an effort to recall her in a special election. Wesley Early covers municipal politics and Anchorage life for Alaska Public Media. 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. I am stepping up to work with others to move our city in the right direction and work for positive solutions for our community.. Under new municipal voting district lines thanks to the passage of Proposition 12, which Constant. (The Alaska Current) Felix Rivera is running for his third and final term. Brawley plans to run for a West Anchorage Assembly seat in April. I would look to capitalize on Anchorage International Airports global draw in freight and passengers air travel, as well as look to the future of a potential northwest passage through the Arctic where Anchorage could play a significant role. In 2018, he ran as a Democrat for State House in Sand Lake and received 12% of the vote. (Photo: Belloni Photography, provided by candidate) The Anchorage Daily News asked candidates for. Zaletel is another incumbent candidate running for reelection. Are you satisfied with current preschool options? 6 min read. For those who wish to vote in-person, they can start on June 13th at City Hall through Election Day. Finally, I would seek to reduce panhandling and illegal camping preventing the homeless from using established resources. 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.. What are some strategies the school district should prioritize to help students recover from that period? Sloan has supported several Bronson-backed candidates including. Brongas community work focuses on safer neighborhoods, implementing traffic-calming measures to dangerous streets and trail connectivity. Feb. 25The 51st running of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race kicks off the first weekend in March, marking a full return to its pre-pandemic format . He has been ejected from the chambers for disruptive behavior and was recently arrested during an Assembly meeting. 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. His constant runs for office have made him a spoiler candidate. Contact her at egoodykoontz@adn.com. Although municipal code does not require the Assembly to temporarily appoint someone to fill the vacated seats, the Assembly has voted to do so in the past and may do so again. What is your vision of the role of local government in Anchorage? In January 2023, with the question of Feinstein's re-election decision still up in the air, Democratic U.S. Representative Katie Porter announced she would run for Senate. In the race to represent downtown, incumbent Assembly member Constant is running for a third term, has raised nearly $30,000. She has been on the board of the Scenic Foothills Community Council since 2013. Henslee previously ran as a Republican candidate for the Alaska House, District 23, and lost in 2020. The races could tip the balance of political power in the city. 23, 2022 at 7:48 PM PDT. 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. All rights reserved. While Assembly seats are technically nonpartisan, if Anchorage voters elect some of the more conservative challengers, it could weaken the Assembly majoritys power and strengthen the mayors hand, especially when it comes to mayoral vetoes. Nick Danger is a perennial conservative candidate who has run for several, , most recently against now-Rep. Alyse Galvin for State House. Ries ran unsuccessfully for Anchorage School Board in 2022. is a Planner and Project Manager with Agnew Beck Consulting. What steps, if any, should the school board take to improve teacher retention? School board seats are elected at-large, so voters across the city will vote for each seat. 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. THE ANCHORAGE ASSEMBLY RESOLVES: 12 . He owns Boscos, a game and comic book store in Spenard. In the end it amounted to very little: three of the four conservative challengers who coordinated their campaigns lost. Scott Meyers, who filed for the Eagle River seat, is an associate broker with Remax in Eagle River. 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. Reach him at wearly@alaskapublic.org. Though the district has a third candidate running, Dustin Darden, he has reported no campaign income. There are three candidates running for LaFrances seat. There are two Anchorage School Board races up for election in April. Darin Colbry had initially filed for LaFrances seat, but he withdrew his name on Monday. ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) -The Special Municipal Election for the seat that will add a 12th member to Anchorage Assembly is next month. The race for Anchorage Assembly begins as five seats are up for election this spring. Sloan has supported several Bronson-backed candidates including Stephanie Taylor. He has taken in $43,365, the most of any candidate in this years field thus far, a good share of it in the form of hefty four-figure contributions from business owners and real estate figures. Brian Flynn is a real estate manager. Throughout last week, the Alaska Division of Elections continued to tally ballots for State elections. I am running for re-election to the Anchorage Assembly so that I can continue the hard work of building a brighter future for West Anchorage and our city more broadly, he said in a statement sent via his campaign. He has held other leadership roles and won various awards during his real estate career. They are realtor Scott Myers, Jim Arlington, a director with Afognak Native Corporation. When Allard left her Eagle River-Chugiak Assembly seat to go to Juneau, Arlington was one of 10 who. On the agenda is a measure which would eliminate parking minimums within the municipality. Its a marked departure from last year, when a slate of conservative candidates promising to work closely with Bronson vigorously campaigned to pull the body to the right. John Trueblood is a project manager at Steelhead Communications, a telecommunications company. Also, what are your thoughts on what took place on Jan. 6, 2021 in the U.S. Capitol? Rachel Ries is a former pilot and unsuccessfully ran for Anchorage School Board last year. 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. A majority of the Anchorage Assemblys 12 seats are up for election, with seven members set to be determined on the April ballot. I am proud to have focused on problems and solutions not on re-election.. District 2 (Eagle River/Chugiak) Seat A (incumbent Crystal Kennedy is not running for reelection): Wesley Early covers municipal politics and Anchorage life for Alaska Public Media. Constant first won his seat in an open race in 2017 with 52% of the vote. 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. Incumbents Dave Donley and Andy Holleman have both filed to run for reelection. District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 District 6 Contact Staff District 1 | North Anchorage Christopher Constant Contact Info: (907) 343-4112 E-Mail: Christopher.Constant@anchorageak.gov Term Expires: 2023 Here is a closer look at the candidates who filed most recently: Campaign website: www.facebook.com/CliffMurray4ASDSeatA. I would also cite recent adopted changes to Title 21 proposed by his administration. 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. Therefore, Taylor now lives in the newly created district. Johnson is registered as Undeclared. Dustin Darden is a perennial candidate who has unsuccessfully run for U.S. Senate, the Legislature, Anchorage mayor and the Assembly numerous times. 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 Aprils Anchorage Municipal election. Quinn-Davidson was appointed Anchorage Mayor in October of 2020 following the effective resignation of former Mayor Ethan Berkowitz. My platform that Im running on, Id like to help Anchorage get better, he said. Whats your assessment of Anchorages transportation infrastructure? Ries ran unsuccessfully for Anchorage School Board in 2022. Allard served a single term on the Assembly. David Eibeck had registered to run for the seat, but after the filing deadline, he announced on social media that he is no longer running. Cox ran for Seat B on the Anchorage School Board last year and lost. Colbry ran for mayor in last years election and lost with 31 votes. Anna Brawley is a city planner working for Agnew::Beck, a planning and development consulting firm. Danger often discusses crime, supports a city, , and is critical of the current Assembly. Two seats on the Anchorage School District school board in Alaska were up for general election on April 5, 2022. He has been endorsed by Assemblyman Pete Petersen and several labor unions. LaFrance, a registered nonpartisan, won reelection in 2020 by fewer than 400 votes. Di Grappa is the head of philanthropy and community relations for the Food Bank of Alaska, while Szanto owns and operates Skyworks LLC, a carpentry company. What happens if I were sick or somehow predisposed, said Constant. She won in the general election on April 5, 2022.. For more information on the 2021 recall election against Zaletel, please click here. He serves on the Kenaitze Indian Tribes education committee and is a member of the board of directors for the National Indian Education Association. What do you see as the most effective strategies to address homelessness in Anchorage going forward? He kicked off his campaign at 49th State Brewing in downtown Anchorage. April 5, 2022 Nial Sherwood Williams ran for election to the Anchorage Assembly to represent District 3 Seat D in Alaska. therefore, 15 . Is the Anchorage School District currently doing a good job of retaining quality teachers? He is a frequent donor to Republican candidates. Zaletel defeated a recall petition against her last fall by a wide margin. Felix Rivera and Christopher Constant will both be running for re-election. Alaska Public Media 2022. The two candidates challenging Constant are Nick Danger and John Trueblood. The special election is not an at-large election, and only applies to voters who live in North Anchorage. All rights reserved. Baldwin is a first-time candidate for school board. He is the CEO of Family Charity of Alaska. The other four residents who applied to fill the interim position were Crawford; James. Bronson introduced Henslee during her campaign launch last year. Darden split votes with moderate Rep. Jason Grenn, helping Republican Sara Rasmussen win the seat. His district is currently the only assembly district without two assembly members. It gained parts of Spenard and Arctic (see, Felix Rivera is running for his third and final term. Keliipiki has begun to build a website which appears mostly copied from Arizona Congressional Candidate Alex Stovall, which you can read about here. All rights reserved. The case is much the same in the South Anchorage race to replace outgoing Chair Suzanne LaFrance, who decided not to pursue a third term. Seat K, the South Anchorage seat on the ballot, is held by Assembly Chair Suzanne LaFrance, who. Anchorage has vote-by-mail elections, and registered voters should expect ballots to arrive roughly three weeks before the election. 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. 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. 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. The candidates who have filed to run for the seat are Cliff Baker, Rob Forbes, Tasha Hotch, Robin Phillips, Stephanie Taylor and Daniel Volland. South Anchorage lost parts of Bayshore/Klatt and added parts of the east Dimond area. They have butted heads often with Mayor Dave Bronson since he took office in 2021. He is an HVAC instructor at Charter College in Anchorage. 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. Sulte says he is running to bring balance back to a deeply polarized Assembly, according to his website. Dustin Darden is a perennial candidate that has ran for Assembly, mayor, and legislature several times. 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. The work has been plentiful. February 17, 2022. was elected for a full term in 2020, will not be running for reelection. Reach him at wearly@alaskapublic.org. 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. I am Conservative Candidate running for Anchorage Assembly to bring balance back to a deeply polarized assembly, he wrote on his campaign website. We plan to build out our network of contributors to reflect interests and communities statewide. The polarization of the Assembly has produced unproductive contention, hindering its ability to serve and represent the people of Anchorage effectively. Rachel Ries filed on Monday for the South Anchorage seat held by Assembly Chair Suzanne LaFrance. This year, five Assembly seats and two school board seats are up for election. I would work to clean up our downtown by improving public safety and promoting the tourism industry. Ries ran unsuccessfully for the Anchorage School Board in 2021, losing with 42% of the vote to incumbent Kelly Lessens. The other, Nick Danger, has reported no donations. She serves as President of the Turnagain Community Council President and is Chair of Anchorages Budget Advisory Commission. In response, Constant said that another conservative- leaning voice would not impact the dynamic of the current 11-member assembly, which currently has three conservative leaning members with Randy Sulte, Kevin Cross, and Jamie Allard. The seat represents District 1 which covers North Anchorage, including downtown. 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. All rights reserved. I support public-private partnerships, such as the proposed navigation center, and facilities such as the Hope Center. Do you have areas of concern about student achievement in the Anchorage School District? She joins George Martinez, who has been running for several months now to fill Pete Petersons seat. East Anchorage lost Wonder Park, Russian Jack, and Ptarmigan. Published: Mar. According to his website, he is running as a conservative and has been endorsed by Bronson and Allard. Several prominent media publishers across the . Dayton Keliikipi has filed to represent Midtown. $15,362 - Kevin Cross, Republican for the Eagle River District 2 seat on the Anchorage Assembly. He is an owner of Boscos, a comic and game store in Spenard. She is a first-time candidate for political office. Bronson, a self-described conservative, has clashed multiple times with the current Assembly majority over city issues since taking office last year. Zachary Johnson is a former pilot with the Alaska State Troopers. Constant first won his seat in an open race in 2017 with 52% of the vote. Myers also filed to fill the remainder of Allards term in January. The 2021 Anchorage mayoral election was held on April 6, 2021, to elect the mayor of Anchorage, Alaska. Flynn and Algers own a coffee shop together, and Flynn considers himself a fiscal conservative. Danger is a former professional wrestler, actor, stunt man, and former union operating engineer. Alaska's News Source conducted interviews on Wednesday with two of of the six candidates, Robin Phillips and Cliff Baker. Explain, with specific examples. The special election will be conducted by mail, with ballots sent out on May 31. Constant has served on the Assembly since 2017. [Chugach State Park has been loved to death. A ballot proposition aims to address longstanding problems.]. What do you want to ask the candidates? 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. Current Assemblywoman Austin Quinn-Davidson, who won a special election in 2018 and. Those seats include: District 2, currently served by Crystal Kennedy District 3, currently served by Kameron Perez-Verdia 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. Please see the regulation below in bold for minimum hours required. Homelessness is a multifaceted issue, and all strategies should be considered to address this diverse population. Weddleton is the current incumbent for the South Anchorage seat. Stephens is a lifelong Alaskan. 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. She serves as President of the Turnagain Community Council President and is Chair of Anchorages Budget Advisory Commission. Karen Bronga filed on Sunday to run for the East Anchorage seat that will be vacated by Forrest Dunbar. Does the city do a good job of running municipal elections? 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. , who has been running for several months now to fill Pete Petersons seat. He has held other leadership roles and won various awards during his real estate career. 2022 Anchorage Daily News. After watching the quality of life in Anchorage decline dramatically over the last few years, I realized it was time to step out of the boat and declare my candidacy for Assembly, she wrote on her campaign website. What is a short summary of your background? We are 40,000 strong in 40,000 ways. I want a city we can all be proud of one full of beautiful spaces and safe opportunities to move between them where our children can receive an excellent education and where folks can run successful businesses that provide exciting job opportunities to their fellow Alaskans.. 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. 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. Williams frequently attends and testifies as assembly meetings. Campaign website: kelly4anchoragekids.com. 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. I return calls and emails. Stephens is a longtime Chugiak resident and lifetime Alaska resident. Campaign website: weddletonforassembly.com. Moores only outside donation is $5,000 from Crystal Hoffman, wife of Ron Hoffman, the head pastor of Mountain City Church. Stephanie Taylor is a candidate for Anchorage Assembly in the April 2022 election. Ballots will be mailed on March 14. that has ran for Assembly, mayor, and legislature several times. It gained parts of Spenard and Arctic (see article). s retiring after two terms. But when I sit at our Tuesday meetings, I am prepared and ready. Let us know. A few of her top issues are: prioritizing public safety, building a strong future and promoting fiscal responsibility. Current leadership had created a loss of our talented workforce that no longer wishes to call Anchorage their home. Seven Anchorage residents have filed to run for a new 12th seat on the Anchorage Assembly. What are your specific suggestions for improvement? There are also several bond measures, including one that would place a $22 million bond for school facility improvements on Aprils ballot. Brian Flynn is a real estate manager whose wife, Rachelle Algers, is the director of the purchasing department under Mayor Dave Bronson. As stewards of Anchorage, those elected are accountable for the health and well being of our city and their actions are of tremendous importance. He is the head coach at Northern Lights Swim Club. How would you address it? Assembly, East Anchorage (two-year term): Forrest Dunbar, was reelected to the Assembly last year, and was about seven months into his term when he won election to the Alaska Senate. Enrollment ('17-'18) 47,588 students. Anna Brawley and Brian Flynn both filed last week to run for the open West Anchorage District 3. Wehmhoff is a longtime resident of the Eagle River-Chugiak area, and briefly served as a member of the assembly member before, filling a vacancy in 2018-19 by former member and current Municipal Manager Amy Demboski. Brian Flynn is a real estate manager. According to his. Trueblood is a project manager with Steelhead Communications, a telecommunications company. The Alaska Current is a collective of journalists, creatives and content creators. The races could tip the balance of political power in the city. Prior to joining the ADN he worked in Alaskas public radio network, and got his start in journalism at KNOM in Nome. Heres a breakdown of whos running for which races: Rivera is up against challengers Jenny Di Grappa and Travis Szanto. 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
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