TONIGHT: Anchorage public hearing on props about EaglExit, mayoral & assembly vacancies
The Anchorage Assembly will hold a special public hearing, Jan. 19, on a number of controversial proposed ballot propositions for the April 5 city election. The meeting, which starts at 6 p.m., is specifically allotted for the public to weigh in on the
Anchorage voters must repudiate Dunbar’s so-called ‘fact based’ leadership
Let us consider what Anchorage mayoral candidate Forrest Dunbar really means by enacting a “fact-based” mayorship. But before we go there, consider a few of these facts: Fact: Flattening the curve destroyed hundreds of Anchorage businesses, including
Anchorage Assembly uses double standard when interpreting the word ‘shall’
Editor’s note: The following letter was submitted to Anchorage Assembly members by Beth Abisror in response to their refusal to hold a special election to let residents vote on a replacement for former Mayor Ethan Berkowitz who resigned on Oct. 23. Dear
Anchorage to rally ‘against tyranny’ on eve of lockdown
On the eve of a month-long citywide lockdown mandate, Anchorage residents will circle the wagons around city hall for a “rolling protest against tyranny.” The event is just the latest in a series of peaceful protests and rallies that have swept across the
Attorney: Assembly dishonors the law by refusing to let Anchorage elect a mayor
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
Unelected Anchorage mayor imposes mask mandate, restricts gatherings increases enforcement
Anchorage’s unelected acting mayor, Austin Quinn-Davidson has decided to wield her newly inherited emergency powers to impose city-wide mask mandates and tighter restrictions on gatherings. She announced her new mandates during a Nov. 6 press conference.
Some Anchorage Assembly members want a Jan. 26 special election for mayor
Anchorage Assembly members Crystal Kennedy, Jamie Allard and Kameron Perez-Verdia have submitted a resolution asking their colleagues to approve a special mail-in election on Jan. 26 to allow Anchorage residents the opportunity to choose a new mayor to
Anchorage to begin process of replacing Mayor Berkowitz
The Anchorage Assembly will hold a special meeting on Oct. 16 at 5 p.m. to address the aftermath of Mayor Ethan Berkowitz’s abrupt resignation in the wake of public scandal. On Oct. 13, Berkowitz announced that he will quit on Oct. 23 after admitting to an
Conservative running for Anchorage mayor to announce candidacy at tonight’s protest rally
A major announcement will be made today regarding a candidate for Anchorage mayor. The news will be delivered at the start of the protest rally outside the Anchorage Assembly chambers at 4:30 p.m. Notice of the pending announcement was made via email by
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