Throughout last week, the Alaska Division of Elections continued to tally ballots for State elections. In 2020, Rivera, a registered Democrat, came within 179 votes of losing to Save Anchorage candidate. Incumbents Dave Donley and Andy Holleman have both filed to run for reelection. Explain. There are 18 people running for seven open Assembly seats, and the only incumbents are Midtown Anchorage Assembly member Felix Rivera and North Anchorage Assembly member Chris Constant. Brian Flynn works in real estate and was appointed to the Heritage Land Bank Advisory Commission by Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson in November, 2021. What do you want to ask the candidates? The election will add a 12th member to the Anchorage Assembly. Vazquez was a Republican Alaska State House representative for District 22 from 2015 to 2016. A few of her top issues are: prioritizing public safety, building a strong future and promoting fiscal responsibility. s retiring after two terms. Im for the people and I am pro their rights.. Residents have until Sunday, March 6 to register to vote or update their voter registration to be able to cast a vote in this election. Perez-Verdia, a current Assembly member, was elected to Seat D in 2019 and is seeking a second term. Their opponents are running to challenge the status quo, championing right-leaning political causes, and receiving endorsements and donations from conservative activists, politicians and groups. And those meetings just scratch the surface. Sherwood Williams lost in the general election on April 5, 2022. Danger is a former professional wrestler, actor, stunt man, and former union operating engineer. I would look to capitalize on Anchorage International Airports global draw in freight and passengers air travel, as well as look to the future of a potential northwest passage through the Arctic where Anchorage could play a significant role. Please see the regulation below in bold for minimum hours required. Taylor is a longtime Anchorage resident and has been a stay-at-home mother of her five children for the last 30 years, according to her website. Are you satisfied with current preschool options? Wesley Early, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage, JBER soldier dies after bear attack during training in Anchorage, Native organizations win $35M grant to bring broadband home, Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, February 28, 2023, Sullivan seeks hearings on lab-leak COVID origin theory, Bronson aims to pay contractor millions for work on nixed homeless shelter, without Assembly approval. Lost parts of Arctic and Spenard; gained the Bayshore/Klatt area (see article). Quinn-Davidson was appointed Anchorage Mayor in October of 2020 following the effective resignation of former Mayor Ethan Berkowitz. Peltola and Jackson share almost identical voting records. The special election is not an at-large election, and only applies to voters who live in North Anchorage. Anna Brawley is a city planner working for Agnew::Beck, a planning and development consulting firm. Voters will also decide who fills two seats on the Anchorage School Board. that has ran for Assembly, mayor, and legislature several times. According to campaign finance records, Danger didnt raise a single cent in his State House race. Di Grappa is the head of philanthropy and community relations for the Food Bank of Alaska, while Szanto owns and operates Skyworks LLC, a carpentry company. Shes a long-time community advocate in West Anchorage, where she has resided since 2012. It was renamed the North Anchorage district. Constant first won his seat in an open race in 2017 with 52% of the vote. THE ANCHORAGE ASSEMBLY RESOLVES: 12 . All rights reserved. Find your Assembly District and contact the me mbers that represent you . [Earlier coverage: With at least 5 Anchorage Assembly seats up for election, Mayor Bronson and allies set sights on a shakeup]. The area has long been represented by just one seat, currently filled by Assembly member Chris Constant. What happens if I were sick or somehow predisposed, said Constant. In 2020, Rivera, a registered Democrat, came within 179 votes of losing to Save Anchorage candidate Christine Hill. What steps, if any, should the school board take to improve teacher retention? He is also on the board of the Hillside Community Council. He was recently endorsed by both Allard and Bronson, according to his campaign Facebook page, and both attended a campaign kickoff fundraiser for him this month. The other four residents who applied to fill the interim position were Crawford; James. Ballot Drop Box at the Loussac Library during the regular municipal election on Monday, April 6, 2020. The last day for residents to register to vote is May 22. What other important issue would you like to discuss? According to the REALTORS website, the purpose of RPAC is to promote and solicit donations for the election of pro-REALTOR candidates who understand and support their interests. He ran against Mayor Dave Bronson in the last municipal election, losing in a runoff election by a little over 1,000 votes. M A Parent-Teacher Conference Day that is Meeting minimum hours required for a day in-session. Danger is a former union operating engineer. The race to serve out the remaining two years in the east-side district vacated by now-state Sen. Forrest Dunbar is comparably one-sided in terms of fundraising. Published: Mar. Reach him at wearly@alaskapublic.org. She won in the general election on April 5, 2022.. For more information on the 2021 recall election against Zaletel, please click here. Seven Anchorage residents have filed to run for a new 12th seat on the Anchorage Assembly. Chugiak- Eagle River is a community rich with diverse views and lifestyles, Wehmhoff wrote on her campaign website. Myers also filed to fill the remainder of Allards term in January. The last day for in-person voting and mailing back ballots is April 4. Shes a long-time community advocate in West Anchorage, where she has resided since 2012. Hall previously worked as a shipfitter. Loring said he is retired and that he has a strong interest in education and is currently doing research to write a book about the Anchorage School District. Heres a breakdown of whos running for which races: Rivera is up against challengers Jenny Di Grappa and Travis Szanto. He is a frequent donor to Republican candidates. Scroll further down for answers from individual candidates. Some conservative Assembly candidates have been working together as their campaigns attempt to flip the Assembly seats. Colbry also ran for governor of Alaska in 2018 and lost in the Republican primary with 416 votes. His rival, Jim Arlington, has reported no campaign income to APOC. More than half of the seats on the Anchorage Assembly are up for election this April, and just two incumbents are seeking reelection. In the race to represent downtown, incumbent Assembly member Constant is running for a third term, has raised nearly $30,000. On top of the incumbents, there are a total of 10 other candidates who filed to run for one of the five open seats on the assembly in this springs municipal election. Day in Session. Flynn is a small business owner with a background in real estate. Darden split votes with moderate Rep. Jason Grenn, helping Republican Sara Rasmussen win the seat. When Allard left her Eagle River-Chugiak Assembly seat to go to Juneau, Arlington was one of 10 who applied to fill the remainder of her term (Robin Dern was selected). , he is running as a conservative and has been endorsed by Bronson and Allard. Sloan has supported several Bronson-backed candidates including. April 5, 2022. There are also several bond measures, including one that would place a $22 million bond for school facility improvements on Aprils ballot. She has a background in mental health and taught 6th grade, middle school, and elementary health. Loring ran for school board Seat F in the 2021 election, and lost with 3,345 votes. As stewards of Anchorage, those elected are accountable for the health and well being of our city and their actions are of tremendous importance. I would rate the current administration an 8 or 9 based on the fact that Anchorage has a defined and broadly supported solution to improve homelessness and his efforts to petition the state to rebuild the Port of Alaska and a specific section of the port to ensure security of supply for Alaska while the remainder of the port is rebuilt. Running against him is Rachel Ries, who lost a bid for school board last year, but has earned the endorsement of prominent conservative politicians and Republicans, including Bronson, Eagle River. This seat is available because former Assemblywoman Jamie Allard vacated her seat after being elected to the Legislature. Sloan is a school choice and parents rights advocate. (Bill Roth / ADN). Campaign website: weddletonforassembly.com. What do you see as the most effective strategies to address homelessness in Anchorage going forward? Cox is an Anchorage School District graduate and served in the U.S. Army. What do you see as the most effective strategies to address homelessness in Anchorage going forward? Lead by example, hold each other accountable, and maintain the highest standard. A slate of candidates seeking to unseat current Anchorage Assembly members has registered to run in this springs municipal election. District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 District 6 Contact Staff District 1 | North Anchorage Christopher Constant Contact Info: (907) 343-4112 E-Mail: Christopher.Constant@anchorageak.gov Term Expires: 2023 Whats your vision for improving and diversifying Anchorages economy? The last day for candidates to withdraw their names from the ballot will be Tuesday, Feb. 1. Her current term ends in 2025. Two school board seats are up for election, with two incumbents running: School Board President Margo Bellamy and member Kelly Lessens. Assembly, East Anchorage (full three-year term): East Anchorage member Pete Petersen cant run for reelection due to term limits. John Trueblood is a project manager at Steelhead Communications, a telecommunications company. He is an attorney and a commissioned officer in the Alaska Army National Guard. Former Student Board of Regent Joey Sweet. And on top of the $4,620 reported to APOC as expenses, the campaign also lists $14,448 in debts, much of it having gone to the Ship Creek Group for campaign management. She is currently the interim executive director of the Anchorage Coalition to End Homelessness. He is the head coach at Northern Lights Swim Club. 2022 Anchorage Daily News. Flynn and Algers own a coffee shop together, and Flynn. Currently, Darden is running for the West Anchorage Assembly seat against Save Anchorage candidate Brian Flynn whose wife is the purchasing director for Mayor Bronson and city planner Anna Brawley. I support reduction in panhandling and illegal camping to push homeless people toward the established resources designed for them. Points of contention have included the budget, a temporary ordinance requiring masks in public last year, and an escalating power struggle between the two branches of government. Alaska's News Source conducted interviews on Wednesday with two of of the six candidates, Robin Phillips and Cliff Baker. Explain, with specific examples. She previously ran for a District 2 seat and lost in 2017. Baldwin is a first-time candidate for school board. Ries ran unsuccessfully for the Anchorage School Board in 2021, losing with 42% of the vote to incumbent Kelly Lessens. Does the city do a good job of running municipal elections? According to. Would you push for changes? Felix Rivera is running for his third and final term. In 2021, he beat a recall attempt launched by Russell Briggs of Save Midtown and Save Anchorage by 13 points. Let us know. Eleven challengers and four incumbents will vie for five open seats on the Anchorage Assembly this spring. Constant first won his seat in an open race in 2017 with 52% of the vote. The Anchorage Assembly will hold its regular meeting Tuesday night. What are some strategies the school district should prioritize to help students recover from that period? He serves as the Alaska representative for the REALTOR Political Action Committee (RPAC). Lessens was elected to Seat B last year to serve the remainder of a term for a board member who resigned. Given the political composition of the district, South Anchorage is seen as highly competitive. Current leadership had created a loss of our talented workforce that no longer wishes to call Anchorage their home. is a measure which would eliminate parking minimums within the municipality. In 2020, voters approved a charter amendment to add a 12th seat to the assembly. Ballots will be mailed on March 14. Explain, with specific examples. The past two years have been marked by increased civic discord in Anchorage. , he will be competing in a district that is roughly 50% different from his previous one. Anchorage, AK 99501 (907) 250-0106 Email: lesgara@gmail.com Website: https://lesgara.com Official Election Pamphlet Information Download Official Candidate Statement (pdf) Download Official Candidate Statement (pdf) Myers and Arlington had both filed to fill Allards seat temporarily until April, though the Assembly ultimately chose Robin Dern. (Photo: Belloni Photography, provided by candidate) The Anchorage Daily News asked candidates for. Midtown lost parts of Dimond, Airport Heights, and Fireweed. Karen Bronga taught for the Anchorage School District for 20 years and now works part time as a research associate for the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium. However, $6,000 of that has been from his own pocket. ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The window to fill out applications for those looking to run for an Anchorage Assembly seat has closed, and this year the assembly has five seats up for grabs. Wesley Early covers municipal politics and Anchorage life for Alaska Public Media. How would you address it if elected? Zachariah Hughes covers the military, dog mushing, politics, subsistence issues and general assignments for the Anchorage Daily News. Most recently, she worked with a broad coalition on a comprehensive rewrite of Alaskas alcohol statutes. Alaska Public Media 2022. Both are drastically outperforming challengers. All rights reserved. [Bond package set for Anchorage voters after Bronson administration flub nearly omitted millions for park projects]. I would return the Sullivan, among the longest-running COVID-19 shelters in the U.S., to the people. Cliff Murray - Cliff Murray has announced his withdrawal from the race for school board Seat A. Benjamin Baldwin - Did not respond to survey, suspended campaign. Brian Flynn is a real estate manager whose wife, Rachelle Algers, is the director of the purchasing department under Mayor Dave Bronson. I honestly think that as far as knowledge goes Ive got quite a bit of knowledge under these kinds of conditions, and trying to keep people having their own money and keeping their own respect and being responsible for themselves is something that needs to be brought back.. He has held other leadership roles and won various awards during his real estate career. Rivera was Chair of the Assembly at the start of the pandemic, and now chairs the Committee on Housing and Homelessness. His constant runs for office have made him a spoiler candidate. Alaska Public Media is collaborating with the Anchorage Daily News on candidate questionnaires ahead of the election. Rachel Ries filed on Monday for the South Anchorage seat held by Assembly Chair Suzanne LaFrance. Im running for re-election so that I can keep working for the people of East Anchorage, Dunbar said in an emailed statement. All rights reserved. The dynamic is inverted in the Eagle River race, which is an open field to take over now-state Rep. Jamie Allards seat. All rights reserved. He has been endorsed by Assemblyman Pete Petersen and several labor unions. People vote in the regular municipal election at the Anchorage Vote Center in the Assembly Chambers at the Loussac Library on Wednesday, March 31, 2021. Current North Anchorage assembly member Christopher Constant said that his district has been without a second representative and underrepresented for too long. Under new municipal voting district lines thanks to the passage of Proposition 12, which Constant. Rate the performance of the current Assembly. I am running for re-election to the Anchorage Assembly so that I can continue the hard work of building a brighter future for West Anchorage and our city more broadly, he said in a statement sent via his campaign. I am Conservative Candidate running for Anchorage Assembly to bring balance back to a deeply polarized assembly, he wrote on his campaign website. Running against him is Spencer Moore, outreach director at Mountain City Church, formerly known as Anchorage Baptist Temple. The Alaska Current is a collective of journalists, creatives and content creators. What are your thoughts on how the topic of racism and its history in the United States should be taught in public schools? (Jeff Chen/Alaska Public Media) And for a Midtown Anchorage Assembly seat, incumbent Meg Zaletel has a lead with 54% of the vote over Kathy Henslee's 46%. Last year, the race for this same seat, which Dunbar comfortably won over challenger Stephanie Taylor, saw $464,312 in political contributions. 6 candidates running for Anchorages 12th assembly seat, The Anchorage Special Municipal Election is a little more than a month away. The filing deadline for this election was January 28, 2022 . Bronson introduced Henslee during her campaign launch last year. Eagle River-Chugiak lost all of Northeast Muldoon. Brian Flynn is a real estate manager. In West Anchorage, candidate Brian Flynn has raised more money in the race to take over the seat currently held by Austin Quinn-Davidson, who is not seeking reelection. Jamie Allard was elected to the state House in November. [Anchorage Assembly overrides Mayor Bronsons veto of ordinance on meeting rules]. I want to be both a new voice for East Anchorage and an attentive ear for all of Anchorage.. As chair of the budget committee, I was able to restore funding for East Anchorage Parks, for APDs Student Resource Officer program, for Traffic Calming, for the Mental Health First Responders, and more. Darden has run for public office a number of times, including for Anchorage Assembly, but has so far never won a seat. 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