Assembly Certifies Vote after Zaletel Defeats Recall Attempt
On Tuesday, the Anchorage Assembly certified the results in a special election that sought, for reasons very few believed, to recall Assembly Member Meg Zaletel from her Assembly Seat.
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Zaletel named new Interim Executive Director of Anchorage Coalition to End Homelessness
Today, the Anchorage Coalition to End Homelessness (ACEH) announced that Assembly member, Meg Zaletel, has been appointed their Interim Executive Director. According to a press release from Anchorage Legislative Liaison Clare Ross, Zaletel will now lead the community's efforts to address homelessness.
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Bronson appointed Prophet who didn't foresee social media scandal, withdraws name from consideration
Roughly a day and a half after The Blue Alaskan documented anti-gay, sexist, and ostensibly hateful social media posts made by a Facebook account bearing Pastor Cheston McCrea’s name, the self-described Prophet pulled his name from consideration for the Anchorage Equal Rights Commission (AERC). The Prophet had been appointed
Alaska Children's Trust encourages testimony over proposed budget program cuts
In a series of tweets last week, Alaska Children's Trust called on the public to testify about Anchorage's proposed budget after the non-profit identified concerns with specific cuts to programs that the budget proposes.
Anchorage Dems issue urgent call for testimony
The Redistricting Board meets Monday morning to decide how House Districts will be paired into Senate Districts. Anchorage Democrats sent out an email today with talking points and a call for testimony.
Stand up Alaska shared a homeless woman's story. Now, a fundraiser is underway.
On October 10, Stand Up Alaska began sharing the story of pre-law student Natasha Gamache on its Twitter account. Natasha is an indigenous single mother of four children who says she was served with a Notice of Rent Increase by her landlord. She says the increase in rent effectively priced
Assembly Member Jamie Allard Files Letter of Intent for State Office
Anchorage Assembly member Jamie Allard has filed a letter of intent with the Alaska Public Offices Commission (APOC). Allard, who lives in Eagle River, did not indicate an office in today's filing.
Allard ran for election to the Anchorage Assembly District 2 to represent Seat C in Alaska.