Suzanne LaFrance

Anchorage Assembly to take up nearly $954,000 for Merrill Field planning work

Anchorage seeks 50 acres of JBER land for a waste-to-energy plant

A Hillside road district taps its own savings to fix its own roads

Anchorage asked to raise bus tire contract authority by $500,000

Anchorage picks up the tab for building repairs the state used to help fund

Anchorage union deals would sweeten benefits amid a labor shortage

Anchorage Assembly weighs 10-year tax break for condos above shops and offices

Anchorage would sell rights over its City Hall lot below appraisal

A year in, Anchorage's camping ordinance mostly moves people along, not into services

Utility warns of rolling blackouts in Southcentral as soon as this winter

The military is adding a thousand people to a base that's already full

Girdwood's park plans would move to Anchorage's standard public review

Anchorage clarifies what a records request keeps, and for how long

New perks for Anchorage firefighters and Teamsters head to the Assembly

Blanche brought Alaska $180 million. He may need Murkowski's vote.

“it's the largest settlement in the municipality's history. Every single dollar of this funding will go directly toward construction costs for the Port of Alaska modernization program.”

Anchorage cited 36 for-hire drivers for unlicensed operation, denied 9 licenses for barrier crimes

Anchorage Assembly set to approve $1.4M fire engine with 900-day wait

“Respectfully submitted: Suzanne LaFrance, Mayor”

ADEC permit delay forces Anchorage to extend drainage contract, adding $500K

“Respectfully submitted: Suzanne LaFrance, Mayor”

Anchorage Assembly set to approve $1.53M landfill loader replacement

“Respectfully submitted: Suzanne LaFrance, Mayor”

Anchorage Assembly to vote July 21 on $351K for pedestrian and bike count program

Anchorage Assembly takes up $311,222 program to help mobile home residents displaced by park redevelopment

Fairview grant dispute heads to Assembly with two members urging no vote

“I'm excited about the opportunity to bring these much-needed services to the residents of Anchorage.”

Anchorage Assembly weighs 10-year tax break for first-time homebuyers of new starter homes

“This ordinance would establish a 10-year property tax break available to first-time homebuyers who purchase a newly constructed home for a sales price that is at or below the average single-family home value in the Municipality.”

Anchorage proposes tax break for mixed-use buildings with owner-occupied units

Anchorage tax-exempt property audit won't finish until 2031 or 2032 under current staffing

Anchorage weighs $4M in park fencing as it works to hold reclaimed space

“Respectfully submitted: Suzanne LaFrance, Mayor”

Anchorage's landfill needs $1.9 million in new heavy equipment

“Respectfully submitted: Suzanne LaFrance, Mayor”

Anchorage tightens the rule on city workers' holiday pay

“Respectfully submitted: Suzanne LaFrance, Mayor”

Anchorage weighs $528,000 for addiction, homelessness, and disability care

“Respectfully submitted: Suzanne LaFrance, Mayor”

Anchorage relabels a top job, Falsey named city manager

Anchorage Assembly approves $750K True North grant after amendments fail and crisis-care dispute divides members

Anchorage won $191 million for the port that feeds Alaska

“it's the largest settlement in the municipality's history. Every single dollar of this funding will go directly toward construction costs for the Port of Alaska modernization program.”

Anchorage Assembly takes up repeal of 43-year Sullivan Arena ticket surcharge

“This ordinance is not expected to have significant economic effects.”

Federal settlement sends $180 million to Port of Alaska modernization

Anchorage Assembly votes Tuesday on $460K for teen health, senior services

“Respectfully submitted: Suzanne LaFrance, Mayor”

Anchorage Assembly asked to add $75K to Rabbit Creek road contract after heavy breakup damage

“Because roads in the service area experienced more degradation and wear than anticipated during the 2025/2026 winter and spring breakup, the service area has exhausted the current contract capacity on road maintenance services.”

Anchorage Assembly weighs retiring 43-year Sullivan Arena ticket surcharge

Anchorage Assembly set to vote on $360K for senior and disability services

“Respectfully submitted: Suzanne LaFrance, Mayor”

Anchorage Assembly to consider buying two wetland lots for under $30,000

“Respectfully submitted: Suzanne LaFrance, Mayor”

Anchorage cuts a top City Hall job it just created

Anchorage Assembly to vote on health cost increase for operating engineers

“The MOA did not receive updated dollar amounts from L302 until after the collective bargaining agreement contract had been ratified and approved by the Assembly.”

Anchorage mayor introduces two property tax incentive proposals to spur housing

Anchorage Assembly set to vote July 21 on nearly $3M landfill tipping building contract

“Respectfully submitted: Suzanne LaFrance, Mayor”

Anchorage Moves to Fix One of Its Most Dangerous Streets

“Respectfully submitted: Suzanne LaFrance, Mayor”

Anchorage Assembly set to award $2.4M in tree-removal contracts Tuesday

Anchorage Assembly set to award $1.35M in homeless housing grants to five nonprofits

“Respectfully submitted: Suzanne LaFrance, Mayor”

Anchorage Assembly to consider AMEA-ASEA merger recognition June 23

“Respectfully submitted: Suzanne LaFrance, Mayor”

Anchorage Assembly to vote on downtown sidewalk and ADA repairs

“Respectfully submitted: Suzanne LaFrance, Mayor”

Anchorage Assembly considers $1.75M federal grant to replace port's 1960s electrical system

“Unlike many areas of the contiguous United States, Alaska lacks redundant transportation systems capable of replacing the Port's statewide cargo function during a disruption.”

Anchorage Assembly votes Tuesday on an $859K Eklutna River study

“Respectfully submitted: Suzanne LaFrance, Mayor”