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Assembly Member Jamie Allard Files Letter of Intent for State Office

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.

Unequal Rights: Bronson's AERC "Prophet" pick has hateful social media trail

Unequal Rights: Bronson's AERC "Prophet" pick has hateful social media trail

On Monday, Mayor Bronson's appointee, Pastor Cheston McCrea, a self-described prophet, withdrew his name from consideration for the Anchorage Equal Rights Commission (AERC). The Anchorage Equal Rights Commission (AERC) was established in the Anchorage Charter in 1975 and is the municipal law enforcement agency charged with preventing and

“Small Government” Bronson Finds Job for Failed Appointee Winegarner

“Small Government” Bronson Finds Job for Failed Appointee Winegarner

Christina Hendrickson, incoming Mayor Bronson's pick as real estate director, who the Assembly confirmed in August, was fired on September 16 after less than three months on the job. She was fired after filing a whistleblower complaint with the Assembly alleging that Bronson Administration officials had improperly placed

Under cloak of darkness, Bronson doubles down on "illegal" firing of Chief Equity Officer

Under cloak of darkness, Bronson doubles down on "illegal" firing of Chief Equity Officer

He's only been in office since July, but if there's one thing Mayor Bronson has demonstrated, it's that his administration will double down on all the wrong things. Anchorage Assembly Leadership sent a letter to Mayor Bronson on October 21 stating that they did

Alaska Black Caucus to host community conversation with Clifford Armstrong III

The Alaska Black Caucus, known for its fine work in our community, will hold a Community Conversation Sunday, October 31 from 7 pm – 8 pm with Clifford Armstrong III, Anchorage's first Chief Equity Officer, who says he was fired by the Bronson Administration earlier this month without cause.

Midtown Assembly Member Zaletel Defeats Far-Right Recall Effort

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

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