Municipality of Anchorage
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Election Day: April 7, 2026
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Municipal Races
Anchorage Assembly District #1
Sydney Scout grew up in Anchorage and is running on a platform of improving the city. She supports reducing barriers to housing by expanding affordable housing solutions and comprehensive approach to homelessness. Her platform emphasizes reliable municipal services and transparent budgeting. We recommend voting for Scout.
Sydney Scout grew up in Anchorage and is running on a platform of improving the city. She supports reducing barriers to housing by expanding affordable housing solutions and comprehensive approach to homelessness. Her platform emphasizes reliable municipal services and transparent budgeting. We recommend voting for Scout.
Sydney Scout grew up in Anchorage and is running on a platform of improving the city. She supports reducing barriers to housing by expanding affordable housing solutions and comprehensive approach to homelessness. Her platform emphasizes reliable municipal services and transparent budgeting. We recommend voting for Scout.
Other Candidates
Nick Danger is a perennial candidate who has not defined his policy platform. He has not actively participated in major public forms or articulated any governing vision. We do not support his candidacy.
Justin Milette is a real estate agent and former firefighter whose campaign emphasizes a more conservative direction for anchorage. He received campaign donations from Republican gubernatorial candidate Treg Taylor, former Mayor Dave Bronson's chief of staff Sami Graham, and Ryan McKee, former director of Americans for Prosperity Alaska and vice chair of the Alaska Republican Party. We do not support Justin Milette.
Max Powers has not actively campaigned or fundraised. Without meaningful engagement in the race or demonstrated vision for Anchorage, we do not support his candidacy.
Nick Danger is a perennial candidate who has not defined his policy platform. He has not actively participated in major public forms or articulated any governing vision. We do not support his candidacy.
Justin Milette is a real estate agent and former firefighter whose campaign emphasizes a more conservative direction for anchorage. He received campaign donations from Republican gubernatorial candidate Treg Taylor, former Mayor Dave Bronson's chief of staff Sami Graham, and Ryan McKee, former director of Americans for Prosperity Alaska and vice chair of the Alaska Republican Party. We do not support Justin Milette.
Max Powers has not actively campaigned or fundraised. Without meaningful engagement in the race or demonstrated vision for Anchorage, we do not support his candidacy.
Anchorage Assembly District #2
Kyle Walker supports public safety, responsible budgeting, and balanced approach to homelessness policy that connects people to shelter, treatment and employment while maintaining safe parks and neighborhoods. His campaign has received support from labor unions including ASEA/AFSCME Local 52, Public Employees Local 71 and Alaska Laborers Local 341. Walker's policies emphasize pragmatic governance without abandoning essencial municipal services. We recommend voting for Walker.
Kyle Walker supports public safety, responsible budgeting, and balanced approach to homelessness policy that connects people to shelter, treatment and employment while maintaining safe parks and neighborhoods. His campaign has received support from labor unions including ASEA/AFSCME Local 52, Public Employees Local 71 and Alaska Laborers Local 341. Walker's policies emphasize pragmatic governance without abandoning essencial municipal services. We recommend voting for Walker.
Kyle Walker supports public safety, responsible budgeting, and balanced approach to homelessness policy that connects people to shelter, treatment and employment while maintaining safe parks and neighborhoods. His campaign has received support from labor unions including ASEA/AFSCME Local 52, Public Employees Local 71 and Alaska Laborers Local 341. Walker's policies emphasize pragmatic governance without abandoning essencial municipal services. We recommend voting for Walker.
Other Candidates
Donald Handeland emphasizes stronger suburban representation for Eagle River and Chugiak. He received campaign contributions from former Alaska Republic Party chairs Tuckerman Babcock and Randy Ruedrirch. We do not support Handeland.
Donald Handeland emphasizes stronger suburban representation for Eagle River and Chugiak. He received campaign contributions from former Alaska Republic Party chairs Tuckerman Babcock and Randy Ruedrirch. We do not support Handeland.
Anchorage Assembly District #3
Anna Brawley is the incumbent for District 3, West Anchorage and has been a dedicated member of the Assembly, bringing veteran leadership. Brawley has consistently prioritized housing expansion, reducing barriers to permittind and a coordinated response to homelessness. She supports infrastructure investment and long-term fiscal planning. She has received support from multiple labor unions. With several Assembly members termed out, it's important to retain contiunity on the Assembly. We recommend voting for Brawley.
Anna Brawley is the incumbent for District 3, West Anchorage and has been a dedicated member of the Assembly, bringing veteran leadership. Brawley has consistently prioritized housing expansion, reducing barriers to permittind and a coordinated response to homelessness. She supports infrastructure investment and long-term fiscal planning. She has received support from multiple labor unions. With several Assembly members termed out, it's important to retain contiunity on the Assembly. We recommend voting for Brawley.
Anna Brawley is the incumbent for District 3, West Anchorage and has been a dedicated member of the Assembly, bringing veteran leadership. Brawley has consistently prioritized housing expansion, reducing barriers to permittind and a coordinated response to homelessness. She supports infrastructure investment and long-term fiscal planning. She has received support from multiple labor unions. With several Assembly members termed out, it's important to retain contiunity on the Assembly. We recommend voting for Brawley.
Other Candidates
Brian Flynn previously ran for this seat with the support of former Mayor Dave Bronson, and lost to Brawley. He works in commercial real estate is centering his campaign on stricter fiscal management, though financial management plauged the Bronson Administration, where Flynn's wife worked as the purchasing director. Flynn received received donations from conservative figures including Rep. Mia Costello, former Anchorage first lady Deb Bronson and outgoing Anchorage School Board member Dave Donley. We do not recommend Flynn.
Brian Flynn previously ran for this seat with the support of former Mayor Dave Bronson, and lost to Brawley. He works in commercial real estate is centering his campaign on stricter fiscal management, though financial management plauged the Bronson Administration, where Flynn's wife worked as the purchasing director. Flynn received received donations from conservative figures including Rep. Mia Costello, former Anchorage first lady Deb Bronson and outgoing Anchorage School Board member Dave Donley. We do not recommend Flynn.
Anchorage Assembly District #4
Janice Park emphasizes public safety, neighborhood investment, and compassionate homelessness responses that include housing solutions. She supports improving parks, trails, and public spaces while maintaining fiscal responsibility. We recommend voting for Park.
Janice Park emphasizes public safety, neighborhood investment, and compassionate homelessness responses that include housing solutions. She supports improving parks, trails, and public spaces while maintaining fiscal responsibility. We recommend voting for Park.
Janice Park emphasizes public safety, neighborhood investment, and compassionate homelessness responses that include housing solutions. She supports improving parks, trails, and public spaces while maintaining fiscal responsibility. We recommend voting for Park.
Other Candidates
Dave Donley is a longtime Alaska political figure who served multiple terms on the Anchorage School Board. During his time on the board, he was part of conservative majority that advanced budget cuts and engaged in contentious debates over school sports, curriculum and library policies. His candidacy represents a shift toward more conservative social policy. We do not recommend Donley.
Kim Winston has a limited campaign presence and has not publicized any policy positions. Without a defined platform, we cannot recommend Kimberly Winston.
Dave Donley is a longtime Alaska political figure who served multiple terms on the Anchorage School Board. During his time on the board, he was part of conservative majority that advanced budget cuts and engaged in contentious debates over school sports, curriculum and library policies. His candidacy represents a shift toward more conservative social policy. We do not recommend Donley.
Kim Winston has a limited campaign presence and has not publicized any policy positions. Without a defined platform, we cannot recommend Kimberly Winston.
Anchorage Assembly District #5
George Martinez is running for re-election with a platform supporting expanded public transportation, behavioral health services, housing development, and investment in parks and pedestrian infrastructure. His record aligns with long-term planning and service expansion within the Assembly majority. We recommend voting for Martinez.
George Martinez is running for re-election with a platform supporting expanded public transportation, behavioral health services, housing development, and investment in parks and pedestrian infrastructure. His record aligns with long-term planning and service expansion within the Assembly majority. We recommend voting for Martinez.
George Martinez is running for re-election with a platform supporting expanded public transportation, behavioral health services, housing development, and investment in parks and pedestrian infrastructure. His record aligns with long-term planning and service expansion within the Assembly majority. We recommend voting for Martinez.
Other Candidates
Cody Anderson, a pastor for Mountain City Church (formerly Anchorage Baptist Temple), centers around fiscal conservatism and tighter spending controls. His candidacy quickly created controversy, as he was claiming a property tax exemption for a home in Eagle River, outside of the district he is running for. He responded that he no longer lives in the Eagle River home and is reporting his primary residence as a dwelling owned by the church, which is in the East Anchorage district. We do not recommend Anderson.
Cody Anderson, a pastor for Mountain City Church (formerly Anchorage Baptist Temple), centers around fiscal conservatism and tighter spending controls. His candidacy quickly created controversy, as he was claiming a property tax exemption for a home in Eagle River, outside of the district he is running for. He responded that he no longer lives in the Eagle River home and is reporting his primary residence as a dwelling owned by the church, which is in the East Anchorage district. We do not recommend Anderson.
Anchorage Assembly District #6
Zac Johnson is running for re-election. Johnson was Marine Corps infantry and has a background in law enforcement. His platform centers public safety, supporting education funding, improving infrastructure, promoting business-friendly development, and addressing homelessness. His campaign received support from multiple labor groups including the Anchorage Police Department Employees Association. We recommend voting for Johnson.
Zac Johnson is running for re-election. Johnson was Marine Corps infantry and has a background in law enforcement. His platform centers public safety, supporting education funding, improving infrastructure, promoting business-friendly development, and addressing homelessness. His campaign received support from multiple labor groups including the Anchorage Police Department Employees Association. We recommend voting for Johnson.
Zac Johnson is running for re-election. Johnson was Marine Corps infantry and has a background in law enforcement. His platform centers public safety, supporting education funding, improving infrastructure, promoting business-friendly development, and addressing homelessness. His campaign received support from multiple labor groups including the Anchorage Police Department Employees Association. We recommend voting for Johnson.
Other Candidates
Janelle Sharp, an environmental professional, outlines priorities around public safety, fiscal responsibility, and homelessness. While her campaign addresses broad themes, it has not presented detailed policy proposals comparable to other candidates. We do not recommend Sharp.
Bruce Vergason’s campaign emphasizes transparency, accountability, and opposition to tax increases. However, he has not released detailed policy proposals. He has received support from conservative Rep. Julie Coulombe and disgraced former deputy director of Anchorage Public Library Julie Eledge, who drew significant controversy for her remarks about Alaska Native people. We do not recommend Vergason.
Janelle Sharp, an environmental professional, outlines priorities around public safety, fiscal responsibility, and homelessness. While her campaign addresses broad themes, it has not presented detailed policy proposals comparable to other candidates. We do not recommend Sharp.
Bruce Vergason’s campaign emphasizes transparency, accountability, and opposition to tax increases. However, he has not released detailed policy proposals. He has received support from conservative Rep. Julie Coulombe and disgraced former deputy director of Anchorage Public Library Julie Eledge, who drew significant controversy for her remarks about Alaska Native people. We do not recommend Vergason.
Anchorage School District
Rachel Blakeslee, a former K-12 educator, advocates stabilizing the Anchorage School District through improved communication with families, long-term programmatic investements and teacher retention strategies. She supports strengthening neighborhood schools and her campaign has received support from various public education leaders. We recommend voting for Blakeslee.
Rachel Blakeslee, a former K-12 educator, advocates stabilizing the Anchorage School District through improved communication with families, long-term programmatic investements and teacher retention strategies. She supports strengthening neighborhood schools and her campaign has received support from various public education leaders. We recommend voting for Blakeslee.
Rachel Blakeslee, a former K-12 educator, advocates stabilizing the Anchorage School District through improved communication with families, long-term programmatic investements and teacher retention strategies. She supports strengthening neighborhood schools and her campaign has received support from various public education leaders. We recommend voting for Blakeslee.
Other Candidates
Alexander Rosales is a retired U.S. Air Force veteran with no prior background in education administration. He previously ran for Anchorage School Board in 2025 and is active on social media, where he has in the past made derogratory remarks about Alaska Native people. We do not recommend Rosales.
Alexander Rosales is a retired U.S. Air Force veteran with no prior background in education administration. He previously ran for Anchorage School Board in 2025 and is active on social media, where he has in the past made derogratory remarks about Alaska Native people. We do not recommend Rosales.
Paul McDonogh is a tribal education leader and former Anchorage School District teacher focused on teacher retention, defined-benefit retirement, increased state education funding and reducing class sizes. His platform centers long-term sustainability and educator recruitment. We recommend voting for McDonogh.
Paul McDonogh is a tribal education leader and former Anchorage School District teacher focused on teacher retention, defined-benefit retirement, increased state education funding and reducing class sizes. His platform centers long-term sustainability and educator recruitment. We recommend voting for McDonogh.
Paul McDonogh is a tribal education leader and former Anchorage School District teacher focused on teacher retention, defined-benefit retirement, increased state education funding and reducing class sizes. His platform centers long-term sustainability and educator recruitment. We recommend voting for McDonogh.
Other Candidates
Dustin Darden is a perennial candidate who has previously run on platforms opposing government overreach. He has not presented a detailed education policy agenda in this race. We do not recommend Darden.
Sharon Gibbons is a special education teacher with the Anchorage School District. Gibbons has not released materials outlining policy priorities and with limited information, we cannot support Gibbons.
Dustin Darden is a perennial candidate who has previously run on platforms opposing government overreach. He has not presented a detailed education policy agenda in this race. We do not recommend Darden.
Sharon Gibbons is a special education teacher with the Anchorage School District. Gibbons has not released materials outlining policy priorities and with limited information, we cannot support Gibbons.
Municipality of Anchorage Ballot Measures
Proposition 1 would authorize the Municipality to issue up to $79.46 million to fund school construction, safety upgrades, and facility improvements across multiple schools, including Romig Middle School, Tudor Elementary, and Bettye Davis Anchorage High. The bonds are expected to receive partial State reimbursement (50% on most projects, 40% on a portion), which would cost taxpayers about $7.82 per $100,000 of assessed value annually if fully funded by the State, or approximately $15.43 per $100,000 if the State does not reimburse, with repayment backed by Anchorage property taxes. We support this proposition.
Proposition 1 would authorize the Municipality to issue up to $79.46 million to fund school construction, safety upgrades, and facility improvements across multiple schools, including Romig Middle School, Tudor Elementary, and Bettye Davis Anchorage High. The bonds are expected to receive partial State reimbursement (50% on most projects, 40% on a portion), which would cost taxpayers about $7.82 per $100,000 of assessed value annually if fully funded by the State, or approximately $15.43 per $100,000 if the State does not reimburse, with repayment backed by Anchorage property taxes. We support this proposition.
Proposition 2 would authorize the Municipality to issue up to $38.45 million for road and storm drainage construction and upgrades within the Anchorage Roads and Drainage Service Area, and slightly increase the municipal tax cap to cover related maintenance costs. If approved, property owners in the service area would pay about $8.62 per $100,000 of assessed value annually for the bonds, plus about $0.14 per $100,000 for operations and maintenance, with repayment backed by local property taxes and not applied to Chugiak, Eagle River, or Girdwood. We support this proposition.
Proposition 2 would authorize the Municipality to issue up to $38.45 million for road and storm drainage construction and upgrades within the Anchorage Roads and Drainage Service Area, and slightly increase the municipal tax cap to cover related maintenance costs. If approved, property owners in the service area would pay about $8.62 per $100,000 of assessed value annually for the bonds, plus about $0.14 per $100,000 for operations and maintenance, with repayment backed by local property taxes and not applied to Chugiak, Eagle River, or Girdwood. We support this proposition.
Proposition 3 would authorize the Municipality to issue up to $6.05 million to renovate and improve trails, parks, and recreation facilities within the Anchorage Parks and Recreation Service Area, including upgrades to major trails, community parks, and recreation centers. If approved, property owners in the service area would pay about $1.22 per $100,000 of assessed value annually for the bonds, plus about $1.13 per $100,000 for operations and maintenance, with costs not applied to Chugiak, Eagle River, or Girdwood. We support this proposition.
Proposition 3 would authorize the Municipality to issue up to $6.05 million to renovate and improve trails, parks, and recreation facilities within the Anchorage Parks and Recreation Service Area, including upgrades to major trails, community parks, and recreation centers. If approved, property owners in the service area would pay about $1.22 per $100,000 of assessed value annually for the bonds, plus about $1.13 per $100,000 for operations and maintenance, with costs not applied to Chugiak, Eagle River, or Girdwood. We support this proposition.
Proposition 4 would authorize the Municipality to issue up to $350,000 to fund exterior building upgrades and parking lot reconstruction at the Anchorage Police Department’s Elmore Station within the Anchorage Metropolitan Police Service Area. If approved, property owners in the service area would pay about $0.06 per $100,000 of assessed value annually, with costs not applied to Girdwood and other areas outside the service area. We support this proposition.
Proposition 4 would authorize the Municipality to issue up to $350,000 to fund exterior building upgrades and parking lot reconstruction at the Anchorage Police Department’s Elmore Station within the Anchorage Metropolitan Police Service Area. If approved, property owners in the service area would pay about $0.06 per $100,000 of assessed value annually, with costs not applied to Girdwood and other areas outside the service area. We support this proposition.
Proposition 5 would would authorize the Municipality to issue up to $7.15 million for community facility improvements, including safety and code upgrades, roof replacements, renovations at Loussac Library, boiler replacement at Historic Old City Hall, and upgrades to the Performing Arts Center. If approved, property owners citywide would pay about $1.22 per $100,000 of assessed value annually, with repayment backed by Anchorage property taxes. We support this proposition.
Proposition 5 would would authorize the Municipality to issue up to $7.15 million for community facility improvements, including safety and code upgrades, roof replacements, renovations at Loussac Library, boiler replacement at Historic Old City Hall, and upgrades to the Performing Arts Center. If approved, property owners citywide would pay about $1.22 per $100,000 of assessed value annually, with repayment backed by Anchorage property taxes. We support this proposition.
Proposition 6 would authorize the Municipality to issue $8.99 million to purchase new ambulances, upgrade traffic signals and school zone safety features, improve transit facilities and bus stops, and replace transit fleet and support vehicles. If approved, property owners citywide would pay about $1.54 per $100,000 of assessed value annually for the bonds, plus about $0.35 per $100,000 for operations and maintenance, with repayment backed by Anchorage property taxes. We support this proposition.
Proposition 6 would authorize the Municipality to issue $8.99 million to purchase new ambulances, upgrade traffic signals and school zone safety features, improve transit facilities and bus stops, and replace transit fleet and support vehicles. If approved, property owners citywide would pay about $1.54 per $100,000 of assessed value annually for the bonds, plus about $0.35 per $100,000 for operations and maintenance, with repayment backed by Anchorage property taxes. We support this proposition.
Proposition 7 would authorize the Municipality to issue up to $2.5 million in general obligation bonds to purchase replacement fire engine trucks within the Anchorage Fire Service Area. If approved, property owners in the service area would pay about $0.46 per $100,000 of assessed value annually, with costs not applied to Chugiak, Girdwood, or other areas outside the service area. We support this proposition.
Proposition 7 would authorize the Municipality to issue up to $2.5 million in general obligation bonds to purchase replacement fire engine trucks within the Anchorage Fire Service Area. If approved, property owners in the service area would pay about $0.46 per $100,000 of assessed value annually, with costs not applied to Chugiak, Girdwood, or other areas outside the service area. We support this proposition.
Proposition 8 would authorize the Municipality issue up to $1.72 million for trail and access improvements in the Chugach State Park Access Service Area, including upgrades to the Basher Drive Trailhead parking lot, extension of Lost Cabin Trail, and new wayfinding signage for Stewart Trail. If approved, property owners in the service area would pay about $0.34 per $100,000 of assessed value annually for the bonds, plus about $0.20 per $100,000 for operations and maintenance, with costs not applied outside the service area. We support this proposition.
Proposition 8 would authorize the Municipality issue up to $1.72 million for trail and access improvements in the Chugach State Park Access Service Area, including upgrades to the Basher Drive Trailhead parking lot, extension of Lost Cabin Trail, and new wayfinding signage for Stewart Trail. If approved, property owners in the service area would pay about $0.34 per $100,000 of assessed value annually for the bonds, plus about $0.20 per $100,000 for operations and maintenance, with costs not applied outside the service area. We support this proposition.
Proposition 9 would authorize the Municipality to impose a one-time special property tax in 2026, up to $11.8 million, to provide the maximum local contribution allowed by state law to fund Anchorage School District teacher positions and student programming. If approved, property owners would pay up to $27.40 per $100,000 of assessed value, and the tax would be collected for one year only. We support this proposition.
Proposition 9 would authorize the Municipality to impose a one-time special property tax in 2026, up to $11.8 million, to provide the maximum local contribution allowed by state law to fund Anchorage School District teacher positions and student programming. If approved, property owners would pay up to $27.40 per $100,000 of assessed value, and the tax would be collected for one year only. We support this proposition.
Proposition 10 would amend the Anchorage Municipal Charter section of the Municipal Code to remove outdated language about the former Anchorage Telephone Utility. We support this proposition.
Proposition 10 would amend the Anchorage Municipal Charter section of the Municipal Code to remove outdated language about the former Anchorage Telephone Utility. We support this proposition.
Proposition 11 would increase the maximum mill rate in the Bear Valley Limited Road Service Area from 1.50 mills to 2.25 mills to fund road maintenance and snow plowing beginning in tax year 2026. If the full increase is levied, property owners in Bear Valley would pay about $75 per $100,000 of assessed value annually, providing more stable local funding to maintain safe, year-round drivable roads. We support this proposition.
Proposition 11 would increase the maximum mill rate in the Bear Valley Limited Road Service Area from 1.50 mills to 2.25 mills to fund road maintenance and snow plowing beginning in tax year 2026. If the full increase is levied, property owners in Bear Valley would pay about $75 per $100,000 of assessed value annually, providing more stable local funding to maintain safe, year-round drivable roads. We support this proposition.
Proposition 12 would create a new Eagle Bluff Estates Street Light Service Area, which would then be consolidated into the existing Eagle River Street Light Service Area, to fund operation and maintenance of street lights beginning in tax year 2026. If approved, property owners in the Eagle Bluff Estates Subdivision would pay additional property taxes, subject to the Eagle River SLSA maximum rate of 0.5 mills, to cover street lighting costs. We support this proposition.
Proposition 12 would create a new Eagle Bluff Estates Street Light Service Area, which would then be consolidated into the existing Eagle River Street Light Service Area, to fund operation and maintenance of street lights beginning in tax year 2026. If approved, property owners in the Eagle Bluff Estates Subdivision would pay additional property taxes, subject to the Eagle River SLSA maximum rate of 0.5 mills, to cover street lighting costs. We support this proposition.