News for Government
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
After a special meeting of the Anchorage Assembly, new plans were announced today to ensure the future of the Mountain View Community Center. Starting June 1, the Municipality’s Parks and Recreation Department will take on the center’s operations to implement access and continuity for the community. Boys & Girls Clubs of Southcentral Alaska (BGCSAK), which has managed the Mountain View Community ...read more
Categories: Government, Community, Press Release
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Community members are invited to a summit on Anchorage’s Coordinated Response to Homelessness March 20-21, 2025 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Organized by the Mayor’s Office, the Anchorage Assembly’s Housing and Homelessness Committee, and the Anchorage Coalition to End Homelessness, this 2-day summit is an opportunity for community members to understand the systems and strategies the Municipality and ...read more
Categories: Community, Government, Members, Press Release
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Last night, the Anchorage Assembly passed an ordinance co-sponsored by Mayor Suzanne LaFrance, Assembly Vice Chair Meg Zaletel, and Assembly Member Anna Brawley to reduce the cost of building multi-family housing in Anchorage.
The ordinance, which pauses design standards for multi-family housing, is part of the mayor’s 10,000 homes in 10 years strategy.
“If we want to improve our economy, grow ...read more
Categories: Government, Press Release, Members
Thursday, February 06, 2025
Estimates suggest Anchorage needs 10,000 more homes over the next ten years to meet the community’s needs. So, in summer 2024, Assembly members and Mayor LaFrance formed a working group of local design professionals, policymakers, developers, community members, and the Planning Department to make it easier to build housing in the Municipality of Anchorage.“We have been working on our housing ...read more
Categories: Community, Government, Members, Press Release
Tuesday, February 04, 2025
Mayor LaFrance invites community members to apply for the 2025 Mayor's Community Grants. The application period will be open February 11 to March 10, 2025.
Each year, the mayor awards Community Grants to local charities and nonprofits working to improve the Municipality’s well-being. This long-standing tradition of local grants provides financial support and recognition for organizations working ...read more
Categories: Community, Members, Government, Press Release
Monday, February 03, 2025
Early Bird Registration is now open for ASHRM’s Spring 2025 SHRM Certification Prep Classes!
Program Details:
• Start Date: Monday, March 3, 2025
• Duration: 6 weeks
• Format: In-person and virtual sessions
Why Enroll Early?
• Early Bird Pricing: Secure your spot at a discounted rate by registering before the deadline.
• Comprehensive Preparation: Gain access to the SHRM Learning ...read more
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