Paul McDonogh
127:57 - 128:37
"he had said that Abbott Loop was consistently on the possible demolition list because of its runaway repair costs. Um, the board did eventually vote through those very extensive town halls to close the school."
“he had said that Abbott Loop was consistently on the possible demolition list because of its runaway repair costs. Um, the board did eventually vote through those very extensive town halls to close the school.”
- Speaker
- Paul McDonogh
- Timestamp
- 127:57 – 128:37
- Community
- Alaska News
- Captured at
- October 20, 2026
From the transcript
That was actually the first year of the— it wasn't even called right-sizing, but we brought up a consultant named Shannon Bingham. And he had said that Abbott Loop was consistently on the possible demolition list because of its runaway repair costs. Um, the board did eventually vote through those very extensive town halls to close the school. It didn't declare at the time to demolish it, but it voted to close it because of the reasons given by the consultant. Um, so I, I would I would say that not only do I think the mayor's administration has done a great job at building community voice and consensus around that property, um, this school district did in 2022.
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