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Rep. Don Young

Assembly Leadership Statement on the Passing of Congressman Don Young

Assembly Leadership Statement on the Passing of Congressman Don Young

Following the passing of Congressman Don Young, Assembly leadership recognized his tremendous service and legacy to Alaskans and extended condolences to his family and friends. “Congressman Young devoted most of his life to serving his community and all of Alaska. We honor his dedication to the people of Alaska and

Mayor Dave Bronson Proposes Renaming Port of Alaska after Congressman Don Young

Mayor Dave Bronson Proposes Renaming Port of Alaska after Congressman Don Young

Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson announced today that he is initiating Assembly approval for a Citizen Naming Panel to convene and begin the process of officially renaming the “Port of Alaska” as the “Don Young Port of Alaska” in remembrance of the late Congressman. Anchorage Municipal Code 3.97 permits the

Constant says he remains committed to honoring the legacy of Rep. Young

Democratic candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives Christopher Constant issued a statement this afternoon in which he reaffirmed his respect for Rep. Don Young, Alaska's longest serving congressman, who passed away on Friday at the age of 88. Constant said he had recently reached out to

Statement from the Office of Congressman Don Young

Statement from the Office of Congressman Don Young

Today, the Office of Congressman Don Young released the following statement: “It’s with heavy hearts and deep sadness that we announce Congressman Don Young (R-AK), the Dean of the House and revered champion for Alaska, passed away today while traveling home to Alaska to be with the state and

Rep. Young “Appalled” at Violence and Destruction on January 6

Rep. Young “Appalled” at Violence and Destruction on January 6

Republican Alaska Representative Don Young said today that what transpired at the U.S. Capitol on January 6 was criminal and un-American and that the events of that day could not be considered a legitimate protest. Rep. Young previously voted against establishing a January 6 Commission or Committee. The US