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99 Plus 1, Inc. Mass Care proposal certain to raise more questions

99 Plus 1, Inc. Mass Care proposal certain to raise more questions

Documents obtained via a records request are bound to raise more questions about how 99 Plus 1 Inc. managed to win the RFP to Provide Congregate Emergency Shelter Services for People Experiencing Homelessness. 99 Plus 1 Inc. is a relatively new business, just over one year old, owned by former

Former “Homelessness Czar” Robert Marbut's contract with Muni Revealed

Former “Homelessness Czar” Robert Marbut's contract with Muni Revealed

In February, Robert Marbut, a Trump appointee, was removed from his position as executive director of the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH). In his previous role as a homelessness consultant to cities, Marbut called for cities to stop "enabling" homelessness by providing free meals, which he

Municipality Awards Mass Care Contract to 99 Plus 1, Inc.

Municipality Awards Mass Care Contract to 99 Plus 1, Inc.

According to a press release from the Office of the Mayor, the Municipality of Anchorage has awarded its mass care contract to 99 Plus 1, Inc., a for-profit business. Documents available on the Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development Division of Corporations, Business, and Professional Licensing website show

This Week In Sanity: "Pestilence"

This Week In Sanity: "Pestilence"

In a March Q&A with Anchorage Press, Matt Hickman asked me what I thought Anchorage's future looked like. I suggested that should any Republican candidate for mayor win the election — the city would travel a bumpy road. "I’ve sat and thought about what the

Video: Jasmine Boyle, Executive Director of Anchorage Coalition to End Homelessness

Video: Jasmine Boyle, Executive Director of Anchorage Coalition to End Homelessness

Jasmine Boyle, Executive Director of Anchorage Coalition to End Homelessness, spoke about homelessness in Anchorage at last night's homelessness event sponsored by Rep. Ivy Spohnholz (D-Anchorage).

Fired Trump Appointee to Speak On Homelessness at Anchorage Community Development Authority

Fired Trump Appointee to Speak On Homelessness at Anchorage Community Development Authority

In February, Robert Marbut, a Trump appointee, was removed from his position as executive director of the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH). An email sent late Thursday evening said Marbut was slated to speak about "homelessness" at the Anchorage Community Development Authority on Friday, August 6,

Rep. Ivy Spohnholz to Host Community Discussion on Homelessness in Anchorage

Rep. Ivy Spohnholz to Host Community Discussion on Homelessness in Anchorage

This post has been updated to reflect that Dr. John Morris is no longer scheduled to attend today's event. Instead, Terrence Shanigan is slated to attend in his place. Alaska State Representative Ivy Spohnholz (D-Anchorage) will host a Community Discussion on Homelessness in Anchorage Wednesday, August 11th, from