As chair of the budget committee, I was able to restore funding for East Anchorage Parks, for APDs Student Resource Officer program, for Traffic Calming, for the Mental Health First Responders, and more. Constant said its important for districts to have two representatives so that constituents are always represented during assembly meetings. He is a Local 302 operating engineer and previously said that he wanted to bring a conservative, Christian, working-man viewpoint to the Assembly. Flynn and Algers own a coffee shop together, and Flynn considers himself a fiscal conservative. 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. Zaletel is another incumbent candidate running for reelection. From public safety, to jobs, to quality of life, there are still investments that need to be made for this side of town, which is often overlooked. Leigh Sloan is a former teacher, pastor, and Republican political consultant. Ries has amassed $16,595 in donations, almost all of it from individual givers, and has spent $4,252. Ive done that my previous two terms and will continue to do that if Im re-elected by my community in East Anchorage.. The Anchorage Assembly will hold its regular meeting Tuesday night. The balance of political power in the upcoming April 5, 2022 loss of of! A majority of the Anchorage Assemblys 12 seats are up for election, with seven members set to be determined on the April ballot. Explain, with specific examples. The race for Anchorage Assembly begins as five seats are up for election this spring. Two candidates are looking to fill her seat, which is up for a full, three-year term. Current North Anchorage assembly member Christopher Constant said that his district has been without a second representative and underrepresented for too long. Homelessness advocate Roger Branson and Cody Anderson, an executive with Anchorage Baptist Temple, had both initially filed, but withdrew their names from consideration before the Tuesday night deadline. View the full survey here. Published: Mar. Danger often discusses crime, supports a city, , and is critical of the current Assembly. There are 18 people running for seven open Assembly seats, and the only incumbents are Midtown Anchorage Assembly member Felix Rivera and North Anchorage Assembly member Chris Constant. Its important to make sure all of Anchorage sees Chugiak- Eagle River in its true light.. Zachariah Hughes covers the military, dog mushing, politics, subsistence issues and general assignments for the Anchorage Daily News. Project management consultant Anna Brawley has raised and spent close to the same amount, at $35,150 and $9,690, respectively. She serves as President of the Turnagain Community Council President and is Chair of Anchorages Budget Advisory Commission. Scott Myers is a real estate broker with RE/MAX and president of the Southfork Community Council in Eagle River. Explain. Dep Two seats on the Anchorage School District school board in Alaska were up for general election on April 5, 2022. All rights reserved. Alaska Public Media 2022. Disclosure: Robert Hockema is working for the Anna Brawley for Anchorage Assembly campaign. He is a frequent attendee and testifier at Assembly meetings, and has been arrested or ejected from the chambers for disruptive behavior several times. The special election will be conducted by mail, with ballots sent out on May 31. This is my community and I plan to continue my service as an advocate for all of us. The past two years have been marked by increased civic discord in Anchorage. Danger is a previous candidate for the Assembly seat, losing in 2020 to member Austin Quinn-Davidson with 3,524 votes. Anchorage residents who want to vote in the April 5 election must be registered by March 6 unless they are already registered to vote. 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. State changed its bridge replacement plans to accommodate Kinross mine plan, Bronson Administration Looks to Settle with Hickel Contracting for $2.5 million, Dustin Darden, A Perennial Candidate, Could Play Spoiler in West Anchorage, Senate passes legislation rejecting pay raises for governor and cabinet, Alaskas retirement system falls short for most. The election will be held on April 5, 2022. How would you improve it? Eleven challengers and four incumbents will vie for five open seats on the Anchorage Assembly this spring. Former Student Board of Regent Joey Sweet. 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. This seat is available because former Assemblywoman Jamie Allard vacated her seat after being elected to the Legislature. Two-thirds of 11 and two-thirds of 12 are the same number, its eight, Constant said. Campaign website: sulteforanchorage.com Black board Lost parts of Arctic and Spenard; gained the Bayshore/Klatt area (see article). Ries ran unsuccessfully for Anchorage School Board in 2022. is a Planner and Project Manager with Agnew Beck Consulting. Ive worked all over the country, Ive seen everything that could possibly happen, Hall said. Alaska Public Media 2022. His spouse. Assembly District 2 - Seat A - Eagle River/Chugiak Kevin Cross Vanessa Stephens Gretchen Wehmhoff District 3 - Seat D - West Anchorage Kameron Perez-Verdia Liz Vazquez Nial Sherwood Williams. And those meetings just scratch the surface. Running against him is Rachel Ries, who lost a bid for school board last year but has earned the endorsement of prominent conservative politicians and Republicans, including Bronson, Eagle River Assembly member Kevin Cross, and South Anchorage Assembly member Randy Sulte. The window to fill out applications for those looking to run for an Anchorage Assembly seat has closed, and this year the assembly has five seats up for grabs. Zachary Johnson is a former pilot with the Alaska State Troopers. The other four residents who applied to fill the interim position were Crawford; James. Bronson introduced Henslee during her campaign launch last year. Randy Sulte| District: 6 | Age: 52 | Occupation: COO |sulteforanchorage.com. The Assembly needs eight of 11 votes to override a veto, and currently just two of its members consistently vote in line with the mayor Kennedy and Jamie Allard, also of Eagle River. Danger is a former professional wrestler, actor, stunt man, and former union operating engineer. Spencer Moore is an outreach director with Mountain City Church, formerly the Anchorage Baptist Temple. ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) -The Special Municipal Election for the seat that will add a 12th member to Anchorage Assembly is next month. According to campaign finance. She confirmed that she would stay in the race even if Feinstein chose to run for another term. Darden is well-known as a routine, at Assembly meetings and for advocating that Anchorage remove the, from the citys water supply. All rights reserved. The past two years have been marked by increased civic discord in Anchorage. Reach him at wearly@alaskapublic.org. Reach him at wearly@alaskapublic.org. Hall previously worked as a shipfitter. But when I sit at our Tuesday meetings, I am prepared and ready. 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. Sloan is a school choice and parents rights advocate. How would you improve the quality of civic discourse in the city? That same year, she ran and lost for State House against now-State Sen. James Kaufman. Danger is a former, , actor, stunt man, and former union operating engineer. The Alaska Current is a collective of journalists, creatives and content creators. Murray is a longtime swim coach in Anchorage, including coaching at South High School. 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. Dunbar is the incumbent candidate for the East Anchorage seat. A multifaceted issue requires a multifaceted approach from housing, counseling, skill development, medical treatment and more. Rachel Ries filed on Monday for the South Anchorage seat held by Assembly Chair Suzanne LaFrance. 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. Brian Flynn is a real estate manager whose wife, Rachelle Algers, is the director of the purchasing department under Mayor Dave Bronson. Assembly, East Anchorage (full three-year term): East Anchorage member Pete Petersen cant run for reelection due to term limits. Most recently, she worked with a broad coalition on a comprehensive rewrite of Alaskas alcohol statutes. There is also a resolution and ordinance calling for the Bronson administration to seek Assembly approval before settling any claims over the amount of $50,000 for the unlawful Hickel Contract. Keliipiki has begun to build a website which appears mostly copied from Arizona Congressional Candidate Alex Stovall, which you can read about. There are two Anchorage School Board races up for election in April. Im for the people and I am pro their rights.. Published: Mar. She has twice served on the board of directors of Chugach Electric Association. It gained parts of Spenard and Arctic (see article). Sloan is a school choice and parents rights advocate. Colbry also ran for governor of Alaska in 2018 and lost in the Republican primary with 416 votes. What other important issue would you like to discuss? John Trueblood is a project manager at Steelhead Communications, a telecommunications company. Whats one thing that makes you hopeful about Anchorages future? Bellamy is currently school board president. Anna Brawley and Brian Flynn both filed last week to run for the open West Anchorage District 3. As stewards of Anchorage, those elected are accountable for the health and well being of our city and their actions are of tremendous importance. Kevin Scott Myers has filed to run for the Eagle River seat that will be vacated by Jamie Allard. WHEREAS, The Operating Projects Committed General Fund (1 90000) is created in 13 2022 for transfers from other governmental funds , now, for operating activities 14 . This story has been updated to reflect Roger Branson, Cody Anderson and Darin Colbry withdrawing their names from the election. He is an owner of Boscos, a comic and game store in Spenard. He is a private pilot and works as the chief operating officer of Kakivik Asset Management and CCI Industrial, according to his website. 16 . What is the most important problem facing your district? Heres what to know about voting in Anchorages April election. Brongas community work focuses on safer neighborhoods, implementing traffic-calming measures to dangerous streets and trail connectivity. Alaska's News Source conducted interviews on Wednesday with two of of the six candidates, Robin Phillips and Cliff Baker. Reach him at wearly@alaskapublic.org. Its a similar story in the Midtown district, where incumbent Assembly member Rivera has raised close to $11,000 so far, a mix of $1,000 contributions from union groups and small-dollar donations. Some conservative Assembly candidates have been working together as their campaigns attempt to flip the Assembly seats. 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. Scroll further down for answers from individual candidates. Chugiak- Eagle River is a community rich with diverse views and lifestyles, Wehmhoff wrote on her campaign website. Friday was the deadline to file to run in the April 4 city election. Anchorage Assembly members Forrest Dunbar and Jamie Allard will both likely be heading to Juneau in January, leaving additional seats in East Anchorage and Eagle River vacant. This Week in Anchorage Politics: Assembly Candidates File for April Elections, Anna Brawley and Brian Flynn both filed last week to run for the open West Anchorage District 3. 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. I ran for office on a platform of putting people before politics. She is a former medevac pilot and platoon leader in the Army National Guard. (Photo provided by candidate) This Q&A is part of a broader candidate survey by the. During her time in Alaska, she worked in the Municipality of Anchorage for seven years and then started a small business that she had to move away from after 14 years. Only people living in the North Anchorage district will vote in the election. Dayton Keliikipi has filed to represent Midtown. ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The window to fill out applications for those looking to run for an Anchorage Assembly seat has closed, and this year the assembly has five seats up for grabs. Rate how the Anchorage School District has handled the pandemic, and why? ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - There are three candidates running in the Anchorage Assembly District 5 race, and the two challengers are trying to prevent the incumbent from getting elected to a third term. Would you push for changes? 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 Throughout last week, the Alaska Division of Elections continued to tally ballots for State elections. The second seat was held by Assemblyman Pete Petersen for three terms. Myers and Arlington had both filed to fill Allards seat temporarily until April, though the Assembly ultimately chose Robin Dern. There are six people are r unning for the open seat. for the South Anchorage seat held by Assembly Chair Suzanne LaFrance. School board seats are elected at-large, so voters across the city will vote for each seat. How would you address it? Emily Goodykoontz is a reporter covering Anchorage local government and general assignments. I support looking across the U.S. to copy successful strategies from proven programs in other cities. He has held other leadership roles and won various awards during his real estate career. She is currently the interim executive director of the Anchorage Coalition to End Homelessness. 2022 Anchorage Assembly Candidate: Darin Colbry, 2022 Anchorage Assembly Candidate: John Weddleton, Anchorages IMAX movie theater spared from bankruptcy closure for now, Anchorage VA clinic named for pioneering female Army colonel, How an accident turned this skier into a force for good | INDIE ALASKA. The municipal election will be held on Tuesday April 5. Brian Flynn is a real estate manager. Whats your vision for public education in Anchorage? We need balance in local government and Assembly Members who are willing to put their districts over any ideological agenda. That an amount of ONE MILLION DOLLARS . In the race to represent downtown, incumbent Assembly member Constant is running for a third term, has raised nearly $30,000. Arlington has been a land manager for 30 years, primarily working with oil and gas leases. He is the president and CEO of the Alaska Humanities Forum, a nonprofit. Joey Sweet was selected to fill Dunbars seat until the April election. , Danger didnt raise a single cent in his State House race. N A Parent-Teacher Conference Day that is Not Meeting minimum hours required for a day in-session. 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 Contact us online or give us a call at (907) 365-8600 with any questions or obtain a price quote for this vehicle. What are some strategies the school district should prioritize to help students recover from that period? Felix Rivera and Christopher Constant will both be running for re-election. Stephens is a longtime Chugiak resident and lifetime Alaska resident. In West Anchorage, candidate Brian Flynn has raised more money in the race to take over the seat currently held by Austin Quinn-Davidson, who is not seeking reelection. Day in Session. Darden is registered with the pro-secessionist, Midtown lost parts of Dimond, Airport Heights, and Fireweed. A blend of a public and private partnership is needed that adopts ideas and programs with proven track records from successful cities. Rivera was Chair of the Assembly at the start of the pandemic, and now chairs the Committee on Housing and Homelessness. Wehmhoff has previously served on the Anchorage Assembly from 2018 to 2019, briefly filling a vacancy left by former member and current Municipal Manager Amy Demboski. Rate Dave Bronsons performance as mayor. He has been removed from assembly chambers several times for creating disturbances. Section 1. February 1, 2023 | The Midnight Sun is joining The Alaska Current; January 27, 2023 | 'We're just asking for the crust.' School advocates ask for funding increase to keep up with inflation; January 25, 2023 | House keeps Tribal Affairs committee over Rep. Eastman's objections; January 24, 2023 | Dunleavy calls for Alaska to be 'the most pro-life state in the country' So often, they appear to have an agenda and end goal that will not be thwarted, regardless of information presented and overwhelming numbers in opposition. To account for the new seat, the district also increased in size roughly doubling when the city set new district boundaries earlier this year. Trueblood is a registered Republican. What do you want to ask the candidates? Already he has spent more than $17,000 on a mix of campaign management, events and supplies. Myers also filed to fill the remainder of Allards term in January. Danger often discusses crime, supports a city sales tax, and is critical of the current Assembly. Nick Danger is a perennial conservative candidate who has run for several offices, most recently against now-Rep. Alyse Galvin for State House. Therefore, Taylor now lives in the newly created district. . Wehmhoff is a teacher, a member of the Birchwood Community Council and has served as chair of the Anchorage Public Transportation Advisory Board. She is a founder of ASD60, a parent organization and advocacy group that started a pilot program in the school district to increase physical activity and time for eating. Felix Rivera and Christopher Constant will both be running for re-election. Each Day within the school term is a day in session except Saturdays, Sundays, and days designated as . ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The candidates in the Anchorage Assembly District 3 race said they feel it is time for change and that the incumbent is out of touch with those who elected him to the assembly. Cross was born in Anchorage and describes himself as a conservative on his website. I have consistently brought forward policies that benefit the residents of Anchorage.. 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