Assembly overrides Bronson. Covid mitigation plan to be enforced.
Today, the Anchorage Assembly rebuked Mayor David Bronson by overriding his vetoes of AO 2021-92 and 2021-113.
Anchorage Assembly
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.
"Given her new role, and
Alaska Survey Research poll shows high level of support for mask mandate
The poll was conducted from 10/22-27 among 458 registered voters with a margin of error of +4.6%.
Midtown Assembly Member Zaletel Defeats Far-Right Recall Effort
In a press release issued this morning, Assemblymember Meg Zaletel declared victory over the recall effort that was brought against her by the far-right group, Save Anchorage.
Zaletel has been the subject of hate and vitriol by those who oppose her politics. She saw her name emblazoned on antisemitic faux
Mess see TV. Showdown at the Loussac Corral
The battle between the Bronson Administration and the Anchorage Assembly over control of the Chambers is heating up and next Friday's special meeting is almost certain to make for must-see television (or live-streaming).
During the October 28 Assembly meeting, Chair Suzanne LaFrance and Vice-Chair Christopher Constant laid a
Anchorage Assembly to take public testimony on mass care exit strategy
According to an afternoon press release, a Special Meeting of the Anchorage Assembly is scheduled for Monday, November 1 at 6 p.m.
Anchorage’s Homelessness Director Resigns. No Clear Path for Unhoused Families This Winter
The resignation of Dr. John Morris, a local anesthesiologist turned Bronson administration homelessness coordinator, wasn't all that surprising to those involved in the negotiations between the administration. Rumors have swirled in recent weeks that his departure was potentially imminent.
When Assembly Chair Suzanne LaFrance called on Morris to