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Attorney: Assembly dishonors the law by refusing to let Anchorage elect a mayor

FreedomNovember 13, 2020

On Oct. 27, Anchorage Assembly members Crystal Kennedy, Jamie Allard, and Kameron Perez-Verdia introduced a Resolution (AR 2020-386), which called for a special election to replace resigned Anchorage Mayor Ethan Berkowitz. The resolution cited municipal

Liberal candidates, increased taxes appear to narrowly win in Anchorage

PoliticsApril 14, 2020

With most votes counted, it appears the Anchorage Assembly will retain its liberal bent, as will the Anchorage School Board. Additionally, it looks like nearly every bond package, save one, and a 5% alcohol tax increase were approved. Pot shops, however, will

More than 150,000 Anchorage ballots still haven’t been returned

PoliticsApril 3, 2020

More than a 150,000 Anchorage voters have yet to return their mail-in ballots for the municipal election which ends on April 7. The city sent 215,000 ballots to registered voters on March 17. As of Monday, April 6, just over 50,000 ballots had been returned.

Planned Parenthood updates endorsements for Anchorage races

AbortionMarch 19, 2020

Planned Parenthood sees Anchorage Assembly candidate Stephany Jeffers as a pro-abortion ally and has added her to a list of six candidates the abortion business hopes to see elected on the Anchorage Assembly and Anchorage School Board. Jessica Cler, Planned

Anchorage ballots mailed to 215,000 voters

PoliticsMarch 17, 2020

Approximately 215,000 ballot packages were mailed to qualified Anchorage voters on March 17 and should arrive by Tuesday, March 24. Voters have until April 7 to return their marked ballots, but in light of the unfolding coronavirus situation residents are

Planned Parenthood endorses five Anchorage candidates

AbortionMarch 16, 2020

The number one provider of abortions in Alaska has endorsed four candidates for the Anchorage Assembly and one for the Anchorage School board. Planned Parenthood hopes to see incumbents Christopher Constant (running unopposed), Felix Rivera, Suzanne LaFrance

Want to vote in Anchorage? Register by this Sunday

PoliticsMarch 3, 2020

Anchorage residents who wish to cast a ballot during the upcoming municipal election will need to register to vote by Sunday, March 8. Voters will decide on six Anchorage Assembly seats and two school board seats. Information on these candidates will be

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