News for Government
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Mayor Suzanne LaFrance commends the Anchorage Assembly's passage of the 2026 municipal budget package on Tuesday night.The amended and approved 2026 Operating Budget is largely a continuation budget from 2025. It ensures essential municipal services are funded while making strategic investments in the community’s top priorities."This budget is a success forged through collaboration and fiscal ...read more
Categories: Government, Community, Press Release
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Today, Mayor LaFrance announced staffing updates for key positions at the Municipality of Anchorage that will support critical economic and community development goals. Terry Umatum will be the new Port Director of the Don Young Port of Alaska. A veteran of the United States Navy, Umatum is a logistics professional, most recently serving as the Alaska Manager for Estes Express Line, the largest ...read more
Categories: Government, Members, Press Release
Monday, November 17, 2025
Mayor Suzanne LaFrance on Friday delivered to the Anchorage Assembly her proposal for a 3% sales tax. This balanced, three-part investment plan will strengthen public safety and infrastructure, provide direct property tax relief, and support economic growth through investments in housing and child care. “Anchorage is at a turning point. It is up to us to fund the future we want for our community,” ...read more
Categories: Economic, Press Release, Community, Government
Monday, November 17, 2025
ASD is requesting community input as it develops the budget for next school year and works to close a gap of more than $77 million.
The increase in state funding passed by the Legislature earlier this year helped but does not relieve the District from many years of underfunding education. Without additional state funding, ASD again will have to make significant reductions to balance the budget. ...read more
Categories: Community, Education, Events, Government, Members, Press Release
Monday, November 10, 2025
In recognition of Veterans Day, Mayor Suzanne LaFrance encourages disabled Anchorage veterans and surviving spouses of military members to review and apply for property tax exemptions available to them through the Municipality of Anchorage.“Anchorage is home to many who have served and sacrificed for our country,” said Mayor LaFrance. “We are profoundly grateful for their commitment, and it is ...read more
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Friday, October 31, 2025
Mayor Suzanne LaFrance, in partnership with Assembly Members Christopher Constant and Jared Goecker, has instituted free bus rides and directed municipal utilities to offer flexibility and assistance to local federal employees and military families going without paychecks during the federal government shutdown.These steps aim to help impacted Anchorage residents stretch their financial resources ...read more
Categories: Government, Press Release, Economic, Members
Thursday, October 30, 2025
Goodwill Industries of Alaska (Goodwill) will join the community to provide assistance for individuals affected by the devastating storms and floods in Alaska.
Beginning Sunday, November 2nd and running through Saturday, November 8th, Goodwill will conduct a Round Up campaign for the American Red Cross and will match up to $5,000 in contributions made at its stores in Anchorage and Wasilla. ...read more
Categories: Government, Members, Press Release
Thursday, October 23, 2025
Two policies sponsored by Mayor Suzanne LaFrance making it easier to repair and rehabilitate housing were unanimously approved by the Anchorage Assembly this week.“Red tape shouldn’t prevent people from repairing, rehabilitating, or maintaining their homes, no matter where they live,” said Mayor LaFrance. “These changes will help unlock our community’s housing supply by removing unnecessary ...read more
Categories: Economic, Government, Members, Press Release
