s retiring after two terms. Scott Myers is a real estate broker with RE/MAX and president of the Southfork Community Council in Eagle River. 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 Public Media 2022. March 18, 2022 Randall Sulte is a candidate for Anchorage Assembly in the April 2022 election. The deadline for candidates to file for the April municipal election was today at 5 p.m. Darden is well-known as a routine, at Assembly meetings and for advocating that Anchorage remove the, from the citys water supply. Joey Sweet was selected to fill Dunbars seat until the April election. . 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. 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.. Flynn is a small business owner with a background in real estate. She has twice served on the board of directors of Chugach Electric Association. ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) -The Special Municipal Election for the seat that will add a 12th member to Anchorage Assembly is next month. I would start the healing process by removing five Assembly members from office this April and put all members on notice that they are elected community leaders and are here to represent the population at large and not their own private interests. Bronson introduced Henslee during her campaign launch last year. There is also a resolution and ordinance calling for the Bronson administration to seek Assembly approval before settling any claims over the amount of $50,000 for the unlawful Hickel Contract. On Sunday, a second section of the roof collapsed in the building at 1101 East 76th Ave., just east of the Old Seward Highway, though most of the building remains intact. 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. East Anchorage lost Wonder Park, Russian Jack, and Ptarmigan. The races could tip the balance of political power in the city. The other, Nick Danger, has reported no donations. Ballots are in the mail. 12 . According to his. Hall is a first-time candidate for elected office. Even though assembly members are non-partisan and are not affiliated with any one political party, there has been a call for more conservative-leaning voices on the assembly from audience members at assembly meetings. Ballots have been mailed ahead of the April 5 municipal election, and to help voters weigh their choices, the Anchorage Daily News asked candidates for Anchorage Assembly and school board to explain their views on key issues and how they would approach different challenges facing the city. She has a background in mental health and taught 6th grade, middle school, and elementary health. Are you satisfied with current preschool options? What makes you qualified to serve on the Anchorage School Board? 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. Brian Flynn is a real estate manager. 2022 Anchorage Daily News. Sec. She is currently the interim executive director of the Anchorage Coalition to End Homelessness. Under new municipal voting district lines thanks to the passage of Proposition 12, which Constant championed, he will be competing in a district that is roughly 50% different from his previous one. The Special Municipal Election is on June 21, and mail-in ballots will be mailed to qualified North Anchorage voters, no later than 21 days before election day. Austin Quinn-Davidson announced back in November she would not run for reelection, saying she wanted to spend more time with her family. 18 . This Week in Anchorage Politics: Assembly Candidates File for April Elections, Anna Brawley and Brian Flynn both filed last week to run for the open West Anchorage District 3. In last years election, it was the only district to see an incumbent, moderate John Weddleton, replaced by Sulte, a conservative challenger. According to. I agree with the mayors plan for a navigation center to triage and sort the needs of homeless, navigating them to resources that best match their needs. Campaign website: sulteforanchorage.com Black board Sulte is an engineer and a pilot. The mission of The Current is to publish a broad range of newsworthy and thought-provoking content, all which is interesting and constructive. Sulte is a first-time candidate for Anchorage Assembly. They are realtor Scott Myers, Jim Arlington, a director with Afognak Native Corporation. East Anchorage lost Wonder Park, Russian Jack, and Ptarmigan. A third candidate for the seat, Mikel Insalaco, has reported no campaign income to date. 6 candidates running for Anchorages 12th assembly seat, The Anchorage Special Municipal Election is a little more than a month away. All of these incumbents are running for reelection, except for Crystal Kennedy, who will not run again. Zaletel is another incumbent candidate running for reelection. A majority of the Anchorage Assemblys 12 seats are up for election, with seven members set to be determined on the April ballot. Her rival, political campaign consultant Leigh Sloan, has collected a single $250 donation. Two school board seats are up for election, with two incumbents running: School Board President Margo Bellamy and member Kelly Lessens. But when I sit at our Tuesday meetings, I am prepared and ready. Who are your Assembly Members? Felix Rivera and Christopher Constant will both be running for re-election. Additionally, Brawley served as President of the Turnagain Community Council and Chair of the Anchorage Budget Advisory Commission. The other four residents who applied to fill the interim position were Crawford; James. Johnson is registered as Undeclared. Scott Meyers, who filed for the Eagle River seat, is an associate broker with Remax in Eagle River. How would you address it? Only people living in the North Anchorage district will vote in the election. Assembly District 1: North Anchorage Christopher Constant incumbent Constant has represented. Baldwin is a first-time candidate for school board. She confirmed that she would stay in the race even if Feinstein chose to run for another term. Peltola and Jackson share almost identical voting records. I am stepping up to work with others to move our city in the right direction and work for positive solutions for our community.. He has held other leadership roles and won various awards during his real estate career. Requiring a mandatory amount of parking can stifle development. The balance of political power in the upcoming April 5, 2022 loss of of! We plan to build out our network of contributors to reflect interests and communities statewide. Rachel Ries filed on Monday for the South Anchorage seat held by Assembly Chair Suzanne LaFrance. Project management consultant Anna Brawley has raised and spent close to the same amount, at $35,150 and $9,690, respectively. George Martinez is president of the Northeast Community Council and was the Special Assistant to Former Anchorage Mayor Ethan Berkowitz. Do you have areas of concern about student achievement in the Anchorage School District? Seven Anchorage residents have filed to run for a new 12th seat on the Anchorage Assembly. Williams frequently attends and testifies as assembly meetings. Lessens, who was elected last year to fill the remainder of a resigning members term, faces three challengers. She has been on the board of the Scenic Foothills Community Council since 2013. 2022 Anchorage Daily News. State changed its bridge replacement plans to accommodate Kinross mine plan, Bronson Administration Looks to Settle with Hickel Contracting for $2.5 million, Dustin Darden, A Perennial Candidate, Could Play Spoiler in West Anchorage, Senate passes legislation rejecting pay raises for governor and cabinet, Alaskas retirement system falls short for most. This story has been updated to reflect Roger Branson, Cody Anderson and Darin Colbry withdrawing their names from the election. Danger often discusses crime, supports a city sales tax, and is critical of the current Assembly. She is supported by Mayor Bronson. By the time registration for candidacy closed Friday at 5 p.m., 15 people, including four incumbents, had filed for the five seats up for grabs on the Assembly. How would you improve the quality of civic discourse in the city? Chris Constant, Vice-Chair of the Assembly, is running for his third and final term. is to promote and solicit donations for the election of pro-REALTOR candidates who understand and support their interests. THE ANCHORAGE ASSEMBLY RESOLVES: 17 . What are your thoughts on how the topic of racism and its history in the United States should be taught in public schools? 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. Colbry ran for mayor in last years election and lost with 31 votes. His constant runs for office have made him a spoiler candidate. Travis Szanto owns Skyworks LLC, a carpentry business. Let us know. He is a frequent donor to Republican candidates. Leigh Sloan is a former teacher, pastor, and Republican political consultant. In 2020, Rivera, a registered Democrat, came within 179 votes of losing to Save Anchorage candidate Christine Hill. Seat K, the South Anchorage seat on the ballot, is held by Assembly Chair Suzanne LaFrance, who. I support reduction in panhandling and illegal camping to push homeless people toward the established resources designed for them. Running against him is Spencer Moore, outreach director at Mountain City Church, formerly known as Anchorage Baptist Temple. Moores only outside donation is $5,000 from Crystal Hoffman, wife of Ron Hoffman, the head pastor of Mountain City Church. John Trueblood is a project manager at Steelhead Communications, a telecommunications company. Throughout last week, the Alaska Division of Elections continued to tally ballots for State elections. He has been removed from assembly chambers several times for creating disturbances. As stewards of Anchorage, those elected are accountable for the health and well being of our city and their actions are of tremendous importance. He has held other leadership roles and won various awards during his real estate career. All rights reserved. WHEREAS, The Operating Projects Committed General Fund (1 90000) is created in 13 2022 for transfers from other governmental funds , now, for operating activities 14 . What is your vision of the role of local government in Anchorage? I would work to clean up our downtown by improving public safety and promoting the tourism industry. However, $6,000 of that has been from his own pocket. She joins George Martinez, who has been running for several months now to fill Pete Petersons seat. He has also served on public safety commissions and the Girdwood Board of Supervisors. Homelessness advocate Roger Branson and Cody Anderson, an executive with Anchorage Baptist Temple, had both initially filed, but withdrew their names from consideration before the Tuesday night deadline. Lead by example, hold each other accountable, and maintain the highest standard. Former Student Board of Regent Joey Sweet was appointed to fill the remainder of his term. He serves as the Alaska representative for the REALTOR Political Action Committee (RPAC). That an amount of ONE MILLION DOLLARS . She was born in Anchorage and then moved to Chugiak in the 1960s. Rachel Ries filed on Monday for the South Anchorage seat held by Assembly Chair Suzanne LaFrance. He ran against Mayor Dave Bronson in the last municipal election, losing in a runoff election by a little over 1,000 votes. 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