OPINION: Anchorage Assembly erodes democracy by usurping mayor’s authority
The Assembly continues to say that Mayor Bronson has no authority to create policy and that it is only a function of the legislative branch. This behavior is dangerous and compromises our
Anchorage joins cities asking US Supreme Court to restore their ability to tackle homelessness
Anchorage joins brief asking US Supreme Court to restore cities' abilities to tackle
After Anchorage school visit blocked, Dr. Carson visits alternative sites to inspire kids to cherish America’s founding ideals
After Anchorage school visit blocked, Dr. Carson visits alternative sites to inspire kids to forge love for God, others,
Anchorage mayor ‘disappointed’ by superintendent blocking Dr. Carson from visiting students
Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson is disappointed in Anchorage School District Superintendent Jharrett Bryantt, who unilaterally decided to bar famed brain surgeon and national hero Dr. Ben Carson from visiting a local elementary school. “I’m disappointed that
Anchorage Mayor Bronson reflects on 2nd year in office
Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson released a lengthy statement regarding his second year in office. “Thanks to the hard work of our directors and thousands of municipal employees, we have made significant progress over the last year in the areas of public
Mayor Bronson cleans out illegal homeless campsite in downtown Anchorage
Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson has directed that a large number of prohibited homeless campsites and assorted structures be removed from the site of Third Street and Ingra. “Today I directed municipal resources to clean up the growing number of homeless camps
Mayor Bronson highlights record on public safety, port funding, homelessness, tax cuts, construction
As we round out 2022, I want to reflect on the progress we have made over the last year to make Anchorage a more vibrant city to live, work, and play in. Before touching on those accomplishments, allow me to recognize our incredible Municipal employees.
Anchorage mayor issues $50K to faith-based women’s shelter that Assembly persecuted
A year after a federal judge said the hard-left Anchorage Assembly could not force a faith-based women’s shelter to admit transgender biological males who claim to be female, conservative Mayor Dave Bronson has issued a $50,000 grant to the shelter. The
OPINION: Anchorage Assembly should amicably confirm mayor’s pick for city attorney
Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson has tapped local attorney Mario Bird to serve as city attorney, but he must make it through a Sept. 13 vote in order to officially fill the post. He has been serving in the capacity on an interim basis, awaiting final
Anchorage mayor vetoes over $16M in ‘misdirected’ Covid cash
Mayor Dave Bronson announced line-item vetoes totaling $16.2 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, which the Anchorage Assembly had approved as part of a $51 million allotment of federal Covid recovery funds. Bronson said the vetoes were aimed at
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