Anchorage Assembly Regular Meeting
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Anchorage Assembly meeting to vote on the Missing Middle Housing Opportunity overlay. A substitute proposal under review would remove Seismic Hazard Zones 4 and 5 from the overlay. The Assembly previously postponed this vote to review amendments.
The Municipality of Anchorage is considering a zoning map amendment for Lot 1, Block 9, Laurel Acres Subdivision (Plat 71-327). The proposal seeks to rezone approximately 3.8 acres from R-1 (Single-Family Residential) to I-2 (Heavy Industrial). The site is located in an area bounded by West 92nd Avenue, C Street, West 100th Avenue, and Minnesota Drive. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the rezone on August 3, 2026, via Resolution No. 2026-044. The Planning Department supports the change, noting that the Anchorage 2040 Land Use Plan classifies the property as 'General Industrial,' making I-2 an appropriate implementing district. The administration reports that the ordinance will have no private-sector economic effects and that local government impacts are estimated to be less than $30,000. Consequently, a formal summary of economic effects is not required under AMC 2.30.053B.1. The proposal is scheduled for Assembly consideration on November 4, 2026.
- Anchorage Assembly Meeting - Board and Commission Confirmations
The Anchorage Assembly meets to consider confirmation of 11 mayoral appointees and reappointees to seven city boards and commissions, including positions on the Municipal Health and Human Services Commission, Anchorage Equal Rights Commission, Commission on Salaries and Emoluments, Geotechnical Advisory Commission, Anchorage Water and Wastewater Utility board, Heritage Land Bank Advisory Commission, and Watershed and Natural Resources Advisory Commission.
Mayor Suzanne LaFrance has submitted a memorandum to the Anchorage Assembly requesting the reappointment of Keri A. Nutter to the Geotechnical Advisory Commission. Nutter is designated for Seat 4 of the commission. The reappointment is scheduled for confirmation during the Assembly meeting on November 4, 2026. Nutter's new term is set to expire on October 14, 2029. The memorandum was prepared by Staff Assistant Farra Korshin, approved by Chief of Staff Susanne Fleek-Green, and concurred with by Municipal Manager William D. Falsey.
The Anchorage Assembly is reviewing Assembly Memorandum No. AM 742-2026, which proposes renaming the Eagle River Commons Park to “Pippel’s Field Park.” The proposal was initiated following a submission to the Municipal Clerk’s Office on May 13, 2026, with an amended submission provided on August 17, 2026. The naming process followed the requirements set forth in Anchorage Municipal Code (AMC) 1.80, which governs the naming of public places. The Public Naming Commission conducted a public hearing and solicited advisory opinions from the Eagle River Community Council and the Eagle River/Chugiak Parks & Recreation Board of Supervisors. The commission evaluated the proposal against the criteria established in AMC 1.80.020. The memorandum, submitted by Assembly Chair Anna Brawley and Assembly Member Donald Handeland, seeks formal Assembly approval to finalize the name change.
- Anchorage Assembly Meeting: Brattle Group Contract Vote
The Anchorage Assembly votes on a contract to pay The Brattle Group up to $675,000 over five years to provide expert testimony on return on equity for the Anchorage Water and Wastewater Utility's rate cases before the Regulatory Commission of Alaska.
Regular Anchorage Assembly meeting with consent agenda items including a resolution to create an Ad Hoc Committee on APD Policy Review and Implementation, and consideration of a pending surveillance technology ordinance.
The Anchorage Municipal Assembly is considering Resolution AR No. 2026-320 to approve the biennial renewal of municipal marijuana licenses for six local businesses. The establishments include cultivation facilities, retail stores, and manufacturing facilities. The renewal period covers September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2028. The Municipal Clerk has confirmed that these businesses have no outstanding taxes, fees, or fines, and have received necessary certifications from various municipal departments, including the Anchorage Police and Fire Departments. The resolution also authorizes the Municipal Clerk to notify the state Alcohol and Marijuana Control Office (AMCO) that the Assembly does not object to the state-level license renewals. The Assembly must act by November 17, 2026, to file any protests regarding these renewals. The resolution is scheduled for the November 4, 2026, Assembly meeting, which serves as the final regular meeting before the protest deadline expires.
The Anchorage Assembly will receive an informational status report on ongoing labor contract negotiations between the city administration and Teamsters Local 959. The report indicates optimism that talks will lead to a new agreement covering city Teamsters in Public Transportation and Solid Waste departments.
The Municipality of Anchorage is seeking Assembly approval for an ordinance to grant perpetual, non-exclusive telecommunications and electrical easements to Chugach Electric Association, Inc. (CEA). The easements are required to facilitate the conversion of aging overhead electrical facilities to underground infrastructure within Pop Carr Park. This project aims to complete an electrical loop closure initiated in 2025, which will provide a more reliable and redundant power supply to Willow Crest Elementary School and the surrounding neighborhood. The proposed easements cover approximately 7,350 square feet across five municipal properties, specifically identified as Lot 11, Block 10; Lots 2 and 13, Block 12; Lot 15, Block 13 of the Windemere Subdivision, Addition No. 3; and Lot 3 of Devco Tract No. 1. The Parks and Recreation Commission has already approved the proposal under Resolution 2026-17. The Municipal Attorney’s Office determined that the easements have no impact on the Municipality's fee interest in the properties, and therefore, the disposal is considered to be without "substantial value" under Anchorage Municipal Code 25.30.020. The administration reports no immediate economic impact from this project and recommends approval of the ordinance.
- Anchorage Assembly Meeting - Highway Safety Grants
Regular Anchorage Assembly meeting including four state highway-safety grant resolutions totaling $2.6 million for aggressive driving enforcement, speed enforcement, impaired driving enforcement, and distracted driving enforcement. Public comment accepted in writing or in person.
Mayor Suzanne LaFrance has submitted Assembly Memorandum 722-2026 to the Anchorage Assembly to appoint Sheri Cherrier to the Municipal Health and Human Services Commission. Cherrier is designated to fill Seat 9, which is currently vacant. The appointment is scheduled for confirmation during the regular Assembly meeting on November 4, 2026. If confirmed, Cherrier's term will expire on October 14, 2028. The memorandum was prepared by Staff Assistant Farra Korshin, approved by Chief of Staff Susanne Fleek-Green, and concurred with by Municipal Manager William D. Falsey.
The Anchorage Municipal Clerk has submitted Assembly Memorandum No. AM 732-2026 regarding a new general wholesale license application (#60837) for CoHo Distributing, LLC, operating as Columbia Distributing. The business is located at 3607 Arctic Spur Road in Anchorage. The application was received from the Alaska Alcohol and Marijuana Control Office (AMCO) on October 14, 2026. Reviewing agencies, including the Anchorage Police Department, Anchorage Health Department, Anchorage Fire Department, Land Use Enforcement, and the Building Safety Official, have provided necessary certifications or indicated no objections. The memorandum notes that there are no outstanding taxes owed by the applicant and that a special land use permit for the location has already been approved by the Assembly. Under Alaska Statute 04.11.480, the Assembly has the authority to protest the license issuance within 60 days of receiving the application. The deadline for filing a protest is December 13, 2026. Approval of this memorandum serves to waive the Assembly's right to protest, authorizing the Municipal Clerk to notify the AMCO of the decision.
The Municipality of Anchorage has submitted Assembly Memorandum AM No. 725-2026 to confirm the reappointment of Samantha C. Simpson to the Watershed and Natural Resources Advisory Commission. Simpson is designated for Seat 5 on the commission. The proposed term for this reappointment is set to expire on October 14, 2029. The memorandum includes supporting documentation, specifically a resume and an attendance record, for the Assembly's review. The confirmation of this appointment is scheduled for the Anchorage Assembly meeting on November 4, 2026. The memorandum was prepared by Staff Assistant Farra Korshin, approved by Chief of Staff Susanne Fleek-Green, concurred with by Municipal Manager William D. Falsey, and submitted by Mayor Suzanne LaFrance.
- Anchorage Assembly Hearing on Housing Overlay Ordinance
Public hearing on a proposed housing overlay ordinance that would ease zoning rules for duplexes, townhomes, and cottage courts along transit corridors in Anchorage. The Assembly will consider whether to exclude the city's two highest-risk earthquake zones from the overlay.
Mayor Suzanne LaFrance has submitted Assembly Memorandum 716-2026 to the Anchorage Assembly to confirm the reappointment of James H. McCollum to the Anchorage Water and Wastewater Utility (AWWU) Board of Directors. McCollum is designated for Seat 1 on the board. The appointment is scheduled for confirmation during the Anchorage Assembly meeting on November 4, 2026. The term for this seat is set to expire on October 14, 2029. The memorandum includes supporting documentation, specifically a resume and an attendance record for the appointee. The document was prepared by Staff Assistant Farra Korshin, approved by Chief of Staff Susanne Fleek-Green, and concurred with by Municipal Manager William D. Falsey.
The Anchorage Assembly is proposing Resolution No. AR 2026-328 to create an Ad Hoc Assembly Committee on APD Policy Review and Implementation. This committee is tasked with providing legislative oversight on the department's progress in implementing over 50 recommendations from a 21CP Solutions report, as well as reviewing policies governing new police technologies such as the Real-Time Crime Center, drones, and automated license plate readers. The committee will be chaired by Assembly Member Perez-Verdia and include at least three additional Assembly members, with participation from the Chief of Police, the Municipal Attorney, and the Mayor’s office. The committee is expected to meet at least monthly, provide quarterly reports to the full Assembly, and operate for a 12-month term. Its scope is strictly limited to policy development and implementation, excluding personnel matters or individual investigations. This initiative follows significant recent investments in police technology, including a $11.79 million contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc. approved in 2025. The committee aims to address ongoing legislative debates regarding the balance between public safety, police operational practices, and privacy rights protected under the Alaska Constitution.
- Anchorage Assembly Resolution on Girdwood Culvert Funding
The Anchorage Assembly considers Resolution AR 2026-322 to transfer $400,000 from Girdwood Valley Service Area reserves to provide the required local match for a $1.6 million EPA grant to replace the Ruane Road culvert crossing California Creek. The resolution is on the consent agenda and requires a simple majority to pass.
- Anchorage Assembly Introduction: People Mover Free Fares Ordinance
The Anchorage Assembly will introduce Ordinance AO 2026-147, which would establish permanent free People Mover fares for all enrolled secondary school students with valid school IDs, regardless of age.
The Municipal Clerk of Anchorage has submitted Assembly Memorandum No. AM 731-2026 to address the 2026-2027 renewal applications for 13 alcohol licenses. The list includes various Beverage Dispensary, Beverage Dispensary Tourism, Restaurant/Eating Place, and Package Store licenses across several Anchorage community council areas. The memorandum confirms that the Anchorage Police Department has no comments on these establishments and that all necessary certifications from the Health, Fire, Land Use, and Building Safety departments have been received. Under Alaska Statute 04.11.480, the Assembly has the authority to protest license renewals within 60 days of receiving the application. The deadline for the Assembly to file a protest is November 7, 2026. Because the November 4, 2026, meeting is the final scheduled regular Assembly meeting before this deadline, the memorandum seeks approval to waive the Assembly's right to protest these specific renewals. Approval of this memorandum authorizes the Municipal Clerk to notify the Alaska Alcohol and Marijuana Control Office (AMCO) of the Assembly's decision. The document notes that all listed establishments have the required special land use permits under Anchorage Municipal Code 21.03.040C.4.a and 21.03.040C.4.b.
- Anchorage Assembly Meeting - Creekside Park Contract Award
The Anchorage Assembly will consider awarding a $587,452.71 contract to HPM, Inc. for rebuilding paved pathways and playground improvements at Creekside Park in Northeast Anchorage. The item appears on the consent agenda for routine consideration.
The Municipality of Anchorage is requesting Assembly approval for Amendment No. 5 to an existing IDIQ contract (No. 4400001729) with Northern Gravel & Trucking, LLC. The amendment seeks an additional $60,000 to address increased road maintenance and repair requirements within the Bear Valley Limited Road Service Area (LRSA). These needs are attributed to significant ice accumulation and spring runoff that caused substantial erosion and road damage. The contract, originally awarded on October 20, 2023, has undergone several previous amendments and renewals. Including the pending third renewal option, the contract total stands at $170,450. Approval of Amendment No. 5 would bring the total to $230,450. If the final fourth renewal option is exercised, the total not-to-exceed contract amount would reach $251,070, with an expiration date of October 19, 2028. The proposal is supported by the Administration, with signatures from the Public Works Director, Purchasing Director, CFO, and Municipal Manager. The funding is allocated under account 144000-743500-TBD.
The Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) is requesting Assembly approval for a cooperative purchase of two ambulances for the Anchorage Fire Department (AFD) from Braun Northwest, Inc. The purchase will be made through the Houston-Galveston Area Council (HGAC) contract #AM10-23, with a total not-to-exceed (NTE) cost of $645,391.00. The acquisition includes one North Star 149-1 Ambulance on a 2027 Dodge Ram 4500 4x4 chassis and one 2024 North Star Type II on a 2023 Ford Transit chassis. The purchase is intended to replace aging units in the AFD fleet and support the expansion of the MCT/CORE program. The 2027 Dodge Ram unit is built-to-order with an expected delivery in Spring 2028, while the 2024 Ford Transit unit is expected within two months. The contract includes various warranties, including a lifetime module warranty and factory inspection trips for AFD staff. Funding for the purchase is certified under the 2026 Capital Budget. The memorandum is supported by AFD leadership, including Fire Chief Douglas Schrage, and submitted by Mayor Suzanne LaFrance for the November 4, 2026, Assembly meeting.
- Anchorage Assembly considers Fire Lake Arena Management contract for Harry J. McDonald Center
The Anchorage Assembly will consider a contract to award Fire Lake Arena Management, Inc. continued operation of the Harry J. McDonald Center in Eagle River for up to 10 years at a cost of up to $500,000. The public may attend and comment on the proposed award.
Mayor Suzanne LaFrance has submitted a memorandum to the Anchorage Assembly requesting the confirmation of Brian Alan O’Dowd for reappointment to the Geotechnical Advisory Commission. O’Dowd is slated to serve in Seat 6 of the commission. The proposed term for this appointment is set to expire on October 14, 2029. The memorandum notes that supporting documentation, including a resume and an attendance record, has been provided for the Assembly's review. The confirmation process is scheduled to take place during the regularly scheduled Assembly meeting on November 4, 2026. The document was prepared by Staff Assistant Farra Korshin and approved by Chief of Staff Susanne Fleek-Green, with concurrence from Municipal Manager William D. Falsey.
The Anchorage Assembly will vote on the confirmation of Linda Johnson to Seat 7 on the Anchorage Equal Rights Commission.
The Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) is seeking approval for an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with The Brattle Group to provide expert financial services for the Anchorage Water & Wastewater Utility (AWWU). The contract, valued at a Not-to-Exceed (NTE) amount of $675,000, is intended to support AWWU in regulatory proceedings and rate filings. The procurement process for RFP 2026P031 concluded with proposals due on June 4, 2026. Two firms submitted proposals; Concentric Energy Advisors was deemed non-responsive, while The Brattle Group was found to be responsive and met all requirements. The contract will have a performance period of five years starting from the date of signature. AWWU requires these services to provide expert testimony before the Regulatory Commission of Alaska. The scope of work focuses on capital structure, cost of equity, and fair rate of return on equity, ensuring the utility can recover reasonable costs in its rates. AWWU has maintained a consistent schedule of revenue requirement studies since 2004 and expects continued frequent rate filings.
- Anchorage Assembly Introduction of Public Intoxication Ordinance
Anchorage Assembly members Yarrow Silvers and Janice Park will introduce an ordinance proposing to make repeat public intoxication a class A misdemeanor with mandatory jail time.
- Anchorage Assembly Confirmation: John M. Gregoire Jr. to Commission on Salaries and Emoluments
The Anchorage Assembly will vote to confirm John M. Gregoire Jr.'s appointment to the Business Executive seat on the Commission on Salaries and Emoluments.
This Assembly Memorandum (AM 733-2026) proposes the appropriation of $400,000 from the Girdwood Valley Service Area (GVSA) 2026 operating budget fund balance. The funds are intended to be transferred to the GVSA Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) fund to satisfy a mandatory grant match requirement for the Ruane Road culvert replacement project. The project is supported by a $1.6 million Congressionally Directed Spending grant, which was previously approved by the Anchorage Assembly on September 9, 2025, via AR 2025-273. The total project budget is $2 million, consisting of the federal grant and the $400,000 local match. The administration confirms that the GVSA has sufficient undesignated fund balance to cover this amount while remaining in compliance with the Municipality of Anchorage Fund Balance Designation Policy. Approval of this resolution will amend the 2026 General Government Capital Improvement Budget in accordance with AMC 6.10.045. The memorandum includes detailed account numbers for the revenue and expenditure transfers and is supported by the Public Works Department, the Office of Management and Budget, and the Municipal Manager.
- Patterson Street/Tudor Road Rezoning Ordinance Introduction
The Anchorage Assembly introduces an ordinance to rezone 6.53 acres at Patterson Street and Tudor Road from neighborhood business to mixed residential zoning to accommodate existing townhouse units.
The Municipality of Anchorage is seeking Assembly approval to award a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) contract to Haskell Davis Joint Venture for the proposed Waste to Energy (WTE) facility. The contract, valued at a Not-To-Exceed (NTE) amount of $299,257.60, covers initial preconstruction services, including planning and design support. This phase is intended to refine project cost estimates and finalize a Plan of Finance before any construction activities are authorized. The project has seen preliminary capital cost estimates ranging from $550 million in a 2025 feasibility update to $750 million in a 2026 master plan addendum. The CMAR firm will work alongside the Department of Solid Waste Services (SWS), the Program Management Office, and other consultants to ensure cost certainty and project viability. The current award does not authorize construction or guarantee future work beyond the initial preconstruction phase. The contract is scheduled to remain in effect through June 30, 2027. Any progression beyond this initial phase will require further evaluation and separate Assembly approval. The recommendation is supported by the Municipal Manager and the CFO, with funding certified under account 562200-892001-SD25001-570180.
Theresa Nangle Obermeyer submitted an Assembly Appearance Request to the Municipality of Anchorage Office of the Municipal Clerk. The request seeks to address the Anchorage Assembly on November 4, 2026. The stated topic for the appearance is to advocate for a "NO" vote on all Alaska judges appearing on the November 3, 2026, ballot. The applicant cites a Facebook group titled "ELECT ALASKA ATTORNEY GENERAL" as the basis for this position. The document is filed under the authority of Anchorage Municipal Code 2.30.040. The form was signed by the applicant on October 22, 2026.
The Anchorage Assembly is considering Ordinance No. AO 2026-146, which proposes extending the existing moratorium on residential design standards for multifamily housing developments. Originally established by AO 2024-104(S) in February 2025, the moratorium was intended to reduce construction costs and complexity to catalyze housing development. The proposed amendment would extend the suspension of these standards from the current expiration date of May 31, 2028, to December 31, 2035. The ordinance maintains the current scope of the moratorium, which affects specific sections of Anchorage Municipal Code (AMC) Title 21, including building frontage, spacing, articulation, and northern climate weather protection. The suspension does not apply to Girdwood, the B-3 district, or Downtown districts. The sponsors, Assembly Chair Anna Brawley and Vice Chair Daniel Volland, argue that the extension is necessary to provide developers with long-term certainty and to align with the Mayor’s '10,000 Homes in 10 Years' strategy. Additionally, the ordinance includes a provision to waive Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC) review. The sponsors cite the PZC’s heavy workload and the fact that the primary policy decision was already vetted during the initial 2025 moratorium approval. The extension is intended to provide the Municipality sufficient time to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the design standards as part of a broader update to the Comprehensive Plan.
This Assembly Memorandum proposes a resolution for the Municipality of Anchorage to confirm and levy water special assessments under Levy-Upon-Connection (LUC) Roll 2026-W-1. The assessments apply to three specific properties that have either connected to the public water system, prepaid their assessments, or undergone plat consolidation. The levy is conducted in accordance with Anchorage Municipal Code (AMC) 19.90 and the Anchorage Wastewater Utility Tariff. The Anchorage Water & Wastewater Utility (AWWU) has notified all affected property owners via certified mail and addressed all resulting inquiries. Approval of the resolution will allow the Municipality to officially appropriate prepaid collections and initiate formal collection procedures for the remaining assessments. The administration notes that the resolution will have no fiscal impact on municipal-owned properties.
This Assembly Memorandum (AM No. 703-2026) outlines a proposal to rezone approximately 6.53 acres of land within the Century Village subdivision, specifically Lot 1B and Lot 1C (Plat 75-58). The property is located in Anchorage, bounded by Patterson Street, East Tudor Road, Apollo Drive, and Gemini Drive. The proposal seeks to change the zoning from B-1A (Local and Neighborhood Business) to R-2M (Mixed Residential) to align with the Anchorage 2040 Land Use Plan. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the rezone on August 3, 2026, under Case No. 2026-0092. The Planning Department supports the change, noting that the current B-1A designation is non-implementing for the area's land use classification of Compact Mixed Residential – Medium. The administration has formally recommended approval of the ordinance. The memorandum states that the rezoning will have no significant private-sector economic effects, and local government costs associated with the change are estimated to be less than $30,000. Consequently, a formal summary of economic effects is not required under AMC 2.30.053B.1. The document is signed by Mayor Suzanne LaFrance and supported by various municipal department heads.
- Anchorage Assembly Introduction: Pippel's Field Park Naming Proposal
The Anchorage Assembly considers introduction of a memorandum to rename Eagle River Commons Park as Pippel's Field Park, honoring a homesteading family's legacy in the community.
Public hearing and vote on the proposed Missing Middle Housing Opportunity Overlay, a zoning layer that adds looser height, lot size, and lot coverage standards along transit corridors. Members of the public may submit written comments through the Assembly's online testimony form.
- Anchorage Assembly Introduction of Century Village Rezone Ordinance
The Anchorage Assembly will introduce an ordinance to rezone 6.53 acres near Patterson Street and East Tudor Road from neighborhood business to mixed residential, aligning the zoning with existing townhomes and the Anchorage 2040 Land Use Plan.
The Anchorage Assembly will hold a reading of an ordinance to extend the suspension of residential design rules through December 31, 2035. The measure is sponsored by Assembly Chair Anna Brawley and Vice Chair Daniel Volland.
The Municipality of Anchorage is seeking approval for AR No. 2026-316, a resolution to appropriate $113,318 for a distracted driving safety enforcement program. The funding consists of a $110,880 reimbursable grant from the Alaska Department of Transportation and a $2,438 transfer from the Anchorage Metropolitan Police Service Area Fund. The program aims to protect vulnerable road users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorcyclists, by targeting high-risk roads and intersections. The grant, administered by the Alaska Highway Safety Office, covers the period from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027. Funds will be utilized by the Anchorage Police Department (APD) to cover officer overtime, benefits, fleet equipment rental, and other operating costs. In addition to the appropriated funds, the APD is required to provide $17,085 in in-kind personnel matching funds. The resolution is scheduled for reading before the Anchorage Assembly on November 4, 2026. The administration, including Police Chief Sean Case and Mayor Suzanne LaFrance, recommends approval of the appropriation to enhance road safety through increased enforcement and awareness.
The Anchorage Assembly is considering Resolution AR No. 2026-314, which authorizes the appropriation of $1,911,850 in state grant funding from the Alaska Department of Transportation. These funds are designated for the Anchorage Police Department's Impaired Driving Enforcement Unit. The total appropriation includes $1,571,850 for the State Grants Fund and $340,000 for the Anchorage Metropolitan Police Service Area Capital Improvement Projects Fund. In addition to the state grant, the resolution authorizes a transfer of $67,359 from the 2026 Anchorage Police Department Operating Budget to cover intragovernmental charges. The total project budget is supported by an additional $116,532 in in-kind matching funds provided by the department. The funding will support officer salaries, overtime, benefits, training, and the purchase of four new patrol vehicles. The grant period for these operations runs from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027. The administration, including Police Chief Sean Case and Mayor Suzanne LaFrance, recommends approval of the appropriation to enhance traffic safety and reduce impaired driving incidents within the municipality.
The Anchorage Assembly is reviewing Resolution AR No. 2026-315, which seeks to appropriate $353,262 for a municipal-wide speed enforcement initiative. The funding consists of a $345,660 reimbursable grant from the Alaska Department of Transportation and a $7,602 transfer from the Anchorage Metropolitan Police Service Area Fund. The program aims to address speeding complaints and improve road safety in high-traffic areas and locations with high collision rates. The grant period for this initiative runs from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027. The funds are designated for officer overtime, benefits, fleet equipment rental, supplies, training, and administrative costs. Additionally, the project requires a local in-kind match of $75,218 in personnel activity from the Anchorage Police Department's operating budget. The resolution is scheduled for reading on November 4, 2026. The administration, including Police Chief Sean Case and Mayor Suzanne LaFrance, recommends approval of the appropriation to support focused traffic enforcement efforts.
- Anchorage Assembly Resolution Reading: Title 21 Permitting Task Force
The Anchorage Assembly will hold a reading of a resolution proposing a time-limited task force to streamline permitting under Title 21, Anchorage's zoning code.
- Anchorage Assembly - First Reading of Ordinance on Public Hearing Testimony Order
First reading of an ordinance that would prioritize in-person speakers over phone testimony at public hearings. The ordinance sets speaking order and submission requirements for public participation.
The Anchorage Assembly is considering Ordinance No. 2026-140, which authorizes the Municipality of Anchorage to grant perpetual, non-exclusive telecommunications and electrical easements to Chugach Electric Association, Inc. (CEA). The easements are required to install underground electrical facilities on five municipal properties located within Pop Carr Park near Arctic Boulevard. The project aims to complete an electrical loop closure initiated in 2025. The primary objectives are to provide a more reliable and redundant electrical feed to Willow Crest Elementary School, improve service reliability for the surrounding neighborhood, and remove visually intrusive above-ground utility equipment to enhance the park's natural character. The proposed easements consist of 10-foot-wide strips covering approximately 7,350 square feet. The Municipality, the Parks and Recreation Department, and the Parks and Recreation Commission have all expressed support for the project, which is being granted at no cost to CEA. The ordinance includes a finding that the easements are without substantial value to the Municipality under Anchorage Municipal Code 25.30.020.
- Anchorage Assembly Surveillance Ordinance Hearing
Public hearing on a municipal ordinance regulating police surveillance technology, including license plate readers and the Real-Time Crime Center. Members of the public may submit comments on the proposed rules.
The Anchorage Municipal Assembly has introduced Resolution AR No. 2026-307 to formally enter a conditional protest regarding the renewal of package store alcohol license #5724, held by Eagle River Alehouse, LLC. The business is located at 11901 Old Glenn Highway in Eagle River, Alaska. The protest is a procedural requirement under Anchorage Municipal Code (AMC) 2.30.120, which mandates that the Assembly act on state alcohol license applications within 60 days of receipt. The Municipal Clerk received the application on September 14, 2026, establishing a protest deadline of November 13, 2026. The Assembly scheduled a public hearing for November 4, 2026, to address the application. While the business has secured its Special Land Use Permit and received necessary certifications from the Anchorage Police Department, the Anchorage Health Department, and the Building Safety Official, the Municipal Clerk reported that the establishment currently owes taxes to the Municipality of Anchorage. Consequently, the Assembly has resolved to maintain the protest until these tax obligations are satisfied in full. Once the Municipal Clerk confirms that all outstanding taxes have been paid, the Clerk is authorized to notify the Alaska Alcohol and Marijuana Control Office (AMCO) that the protest is lifted without requiring further Assembly action.
The Anchorage Assembly will consider a proposed surveillance ordinance governing police use of license-plate readers and the Real-Time Crime Center, including rules for AI processing of data. The Rabbit Creek Community Council has submitted 17 questions and concerns about AI transparency, data retention, and potential use by federal immigration agents.
Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 6:00 PM AKST
Public hearing on ordinance AO 2026-134 to authorize the Mayor to declare a civil emergency when disasters outside Anchorage require a response inside the city. Members of the public may testify in person, by phone, or in writing; phone and written testimony must be submitted by 5 pm on November 3.
Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 6:00 PM AKST
Public hearing on an ordinance requiring mayoral, Assembly, and School Board candidates to disclose residential property tax exemptions and residency history. Members of the public may testify in person, by phone, or submit written comments.
Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 6:00 PM AKST
Public hearing on the omnibus election code ordinance. Members of the public may submit comments on proposed changes to election administration, including voter signature updates and newspaper notice requirements.
Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 6:00 PM AKST
Public hearing on naming the new pavilion at Girdwood Lions Park 'The John Trautner Pavilion.' Members of the public may testify in person, submit written comments, or testify by phone.
Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 6:00 PM AKST
Public hearing on the 2027 proposed budget. Members of the public may submit comments on the budget proposal.
Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 6:00 PM AKST
The Northeast Community Council (NECC) has formally expressed its opposition to Anchorage Ordinance AO 2026-129, which proposes new signature requirements for municipal candidates. The ordinance would mandate that candidates for Mayor and School Board collect 250 signatures from qualified voters, while Assembly candidates would need 50 signatures from district residents. The NECC argues these requirements create arbitrary barriers to entry and favor incumbents or well-funded campaigns. Key concerns raised by the NECC include the timing of the signature collection, which would occur during the winter months of December and January for the April 6, 2027, election. The council also highlighted that the ordinance applies initiative-petition rules, which could lead to candidate disqualification due to minor administrative errors or technicalities. Furthermore, the NECC noted that the ordinance does not address privacy protections for signers, such as domestic violence survivors, and lacks evidence of a need for such restrictions based on recent election data. The NECC has requested that the Anchorage Assembly reject the ordinance or postpone the public hearing, currently scheduled for November 4, 2026, until after the council's next general meeting on November 19, 2026. This delay would allow for broader community input. The council also noted a discrepancy in a related ordinance, AO 2026-131, which contains a reference to a 1% signature requirement that is not enacted in the ordinance text.
Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 6:00 PM AKST
Public hearing on a proposed charter amendment to elect six of seven Anchorage School Board members by Assembly district instead of citywide. Members of the public may submit testimony on the proposal.
Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 6:00 PM AKST
Public hearing on a resolution to hold the state liquor license renewal for Crazy Horse Gentleman's Club pending fire certification. Members of the public may submit comments on the conditional protest of beverage dispensary license #720.
Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 6:00 PM AKST
Public hearing on ordinance to establish a nine-member advisory board for the Chugach State Park Access Service Area (CASA). Members of the public may submit written testimony or sign up to testify by phone.
Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 6:00 PM AKST
Second public hearing on ordinance to remove the chief administrative officer position from city code and redistribute its departments.
The Anchorage Assembly meets to consider a resolution to reallocate $12,200 from the Library Department's 2026 operating budget to complete an audio-visual upgrade at the Wilda Marston Theatre in Loussac Library. The resolution would take effect immediately if passed.
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- Volland proposes a task force to streamline Anchorage permittingOctober 30, 2026
- East Anchorage Assembly member proposes free People Mover rides for enrolled students 18 and olderOctober 30, 2026
- Handeland proposes letting in-person testifiers speak before phone callersOctober 30, 2026
- Anchorage Assembly leaders propose keeping multifamily design rules on hold through 2035October 30, 2026
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- Anchorage optimistic about new contract for bus operators and garbage crewsOctober 30, 2026
- Anchorage Assembly set to OK liquor renewals for 13 businesses, hold twoOctober 30, 2026
- Perez-Verdia proposes a police committee he'd chair as surveillance rules returnOctober 30, 2026
- Muldoon pot shop's renewal file holds state citations and a glass allegationOctober 29, 2026
- Girdwood's new park pavilion could be named for longtime resident John TrautnerOctober 29, 2026
- Assembly hears proposal Nov. 4 that would make candidates disclose property tax exemptionsOctober 29, 2026
- Assembly to vote on $12,200 more for Loussac theater's sound and video upgradeOctober 29, 2026
- Mayor seeks free easements for Chugach to bury power lines in Pop Carr ParkOctober 28, 2026
- Eagle River rink operator could get 10 more years after audit found 11 problemsOctober 28, 2026
- Anchorage Assembly members propose mandatory jail for repeat public intoxicationOctober 28, 2026
- Anchorage developers still build parking without a mandate, planners sayOctober 28, 2026
- Assembly resumes hearing Nov. 4 on nine-seat Chugach park access boardOctober 28, 2026
- Anchorage Assembly may hold the Crazy Horse's liquor renewal until fire officials sign offOctober 28, 2026
- Rabbit Creek council asks Assembly to limit AI use of police plate-reader dataOctober 28, 2026
- Anchorage Assembly vote could decide whether new housing rules reach quake-hazard zonesOctober 27, 2026
- Anchorage Assembly takes up rezone for 44 townhomes sitting on land zoned for shopsOctober 27, 2026
- Anchorage water utility seeks up to $675,000 for an expert witness in rate casesOctober 27, 2026
- LaFrance names 11 to Anchorage boards and asks the Assembly to confirm them Nov. 4October 27, 2026
- Anchorage parks would trade 32 seasonal jobs for nine year-round positionsOctober 25, 2026
- Anchorage fire chief expects two recruit academies in 2027 as about 50 can retireOctober 23, 2026
- Anchorage ordinance would make candidates disclose residency dates and tax exemptionsOctober 21, 2026
- Downtown business leaders ask Anchorage Assembly to make police foot patrol permanentOctober 20, 2026
- Anchorage proposal would let clerk start mandatory recounts before elections are certifiedOctober 17, 2026
- Anchorage Assembly to consider study of building rules in high-hazard earthquake zonesOctober 17, 2026
- Anchorage voters could update ballot signatures with the clerk under proposed ordinanceOctober 8, 2026
- Anchorage Assembly members question plan to elect School Board by districtOctober 8, 2026
- Handeland proposes electing most Anchorage School Board members by districtOctober 2, 2026
- Anchorage's required 2027 school contribution rises to about $138 millionSeptember 18, 2026