News for Government
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Mayor Suzanne LaFranceMunicipality of AnchorageMarch 18, 2026Mayor LaFrance issues notice to proceed for Terminal 1 construction at Don Young Port of AlaskaWork to replace Cargo Terminal 1 (T1) at the Don Young Port of Alaska officially began Monday, after Mayor Suzanne LaFrance issued the Notice to Proceed with construction. This groundbreaking marks a critical milestone for the massive Port of ...read more
Categories: Members, Education, Economic, Government, Press Release
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Recruitment marketing applies marketing principles — consistent brand presence, targeted messaging, and strategic positioning — to attract candidates before a role is even open. In Anchorage, where oil and gas, healthcare, government, and logistics all compete for a regional workforce of around 50,000, the businesses winning talent aren't necessarily paying the highest salaries. They've built ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Press Release, Community, Government, Members
Friday, March 13, 2026
Volunteers Needed for the Board of Equalization
A major piece of our local government is property valuation, which determines the value of a property and factors into annual property tax bills. This spring, concerns about 2026 Property Tax Assessments resulted in 1,953 appeals.
Cue the Municipality of Anchorage Board of Equalization, a group of residents appointed by the Anchorage Assembly to ...read more
Categories: Government, Press Release, Community, Members
Friday, March 13, 2026
ANCHORAGE — Today, Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy and Anchorage Mayor Suzanne LaFrance held a joint press conference to announce a recently signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) establishing the State–Municipality Quality-of-Life Task Force. This public safety initiative marks a new level of coordination between state and local authorities to target retail theft, public disorder, and the drug ...read more
Categories: Government, Members, Press Release
Monday, March 09, 2026
ANCHORAGE – The Board of Directors of the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce recently voted to support the Municipality of Anchorage and Anchorage School District (ASD) bond packages that will be on the April 7, 2026, municipal election ballot.
The Anchorage Chamber recognizes that, without continued investment, the city cannot continue to attract businesses and families who want to live and work in ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Community, Members, Press Release, Government
Thursday, March 05, 2026
Mayor Suzanne LaFrance today announced that the Municipality, through a public contracting process, will direct $1.3 million in federal funds to expand critical supportive housing services in Anchorage.Supportive housing is a proven model that combines permanent housing with professional supports to address an individual’s health and life challenges, helping neighbors with complex needs remain ...read more
Categories: Press Release, Government, Members
Tuesday, March 03, 2026
Speaking Monday during the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce’s forum, Mayor Suzanne LaFrance delivered an overview of the 2026 municipal bond package, highlighting the April 7 election and the significant opportunity voters have to invest in the community.The ballot includes seven municipal bond propositions and a one-time special levy to support school classrooms. This comprehensive package aims to ...read more
Categories: Press Release, Economic, Government, Members
Monday, March 02, 2026
Speaking Monday during the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce’s forum, Mayor Suzanne LaFrance delivered an overview of the 2026 municipal bond package, highlighting the April 7 election and the significant opportunity voters have to invest in the community.The ballot includes seven municipal bond propositions and a one-time special levy to support school classrooms. This comprehensive package aims to ...read more
Categories: Government, Press Release, Members
Thursday, February 26, 2026
This spring, the Municipality of Anchorage is officially launching an additional 10-person Healthy Spaces crew—effectively doubling the number of boots on the ground dedicated to cleaning up parks, trails, and greenbelts year-round.Managed by Anchorage Parks and Recreation, the Healthy Spaces team cleans and revitalizes public spaces, removing litter, addressing illegal dumping, and remediating ...read more
Categories: Government, Members, Press Release
Thursday, February 26, 2026
This spring, the Municipality of Anchorage is officially launching an additional 10-person Healthy Spaces crew—effectively doubling the number of boots on the ground dedicated to cleaning up parks, trails, and greenbelts year-round.
Managed by Anchorage Parks and Recreation, the Healthy Spaces team cleans and revitalizes public spaces, removing litter, addressing illegal dumping, and ...read more
Categories: Members, Government, Press Release
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Mayor Suzanne LaFrance encourages community members and interested organizations to apply for her 2026 grant programs, which include the Mayor’s Arts Grants, the Beyond the Beige initiative, and the Mayor’s Community Grants. The application period for all programs opens March 2 and ends March 30.Beyond the BeigeFollowing its successful inaugural launch last year, Beyond the Beige—a joint ...read more
Categories: Government, Community, Diversity & Inclusion, Press Release
