Tag: Anchorage emergency orders

Anchorage Assembly aims to permanently impose its ‘Emergency Ordinances’

COVIDFebruary 11, 2023

During the February 9, 2023 Anchorage Assembly Rules Committee meeting, Assemblyman Christopher Constant mentioned his interest in converting past emergency ordinances to permanent code. The effort has been termed “EOs to AOs.” During the meeting,

Assembly looks to enshrine mandatory masks in Anchorage code

FeaturedJanuary 22, 2021

Several Anchorage Assembly members want to permanently enshrine the mandatory wearing of facemasks in city code. Assembly members Meg Zaletel, Suzanne LaFrance and John Weddleton plan to bring forward the proposal at the Jan. 26 Assembly meeting. The

Anchorage residents to protest latest shutdown at Dec. 8 Assembly meeting

FreedomDecember 7, 2020

With much of Anchorage back in lockdown mode after the latest emergency order issued by Acting Mayor Austin Quinn-Davidson, area residents are planning to voice their opposition at the upcoming Anchorage Assembly meeting. A notice of the Dec. 8 protest is

Anchorage Assembly chair belittles public comments, votes to extend emergency declaration

FeaturedNovember 17, 2020

After two hours of public testimony which overwhelmingly opposed extending the emergency declaration in Anchorage, the Assembly voted 7-3 to keep it until at least Jan. 15. The passage allows Anchorage’s unelected acting mayor, Austin Quinn-Davidson, to

Hundreds of protesters oppose Anchorage Assembly and mayor’s COVID-19 actions

PoliticsAugust 12, 2020

Several hundred energized protesters gathered outside the Anchorage Assembly chambers on Tuesday night, including former Mayor Dan Sullivan and several state legislators. Demonstrators expressed frustration and anger at Mayor Ethan Berkowitz and many of the

Anchorage residents set to protest outside Aug. 11 Assembly meeting

FreedomAugust 10, 2020

The Anchorage Assembly and Mayor Ethan Berkowitz will have to walk past an organized protest before they convene for what promises to be a contentious Aug. 11 Assembly meeting, and one that is closed to the public due to COVID-19 concerns. A group called Save

Momentum builds as more Anchorage restaurants defy mayor’s shutdown orders

CultureAugust 6, 2020

At least two more Anchorage restaurants are open for business as of Aug. 6, joining Kriner’s Diner and Little Dipper Diner in making a stand against Mayor Ethan Berkowitz’s order to shut down all indoor dining due to COVID-19 concerns. Jackie’s Place is

Anchorage emergency orders