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Mayor Bronson says conflicts with the Anchorage Assembly are to be expected

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) – Since taking office in July of 2021, Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson and the Anchorage Assembly have clashed over a variety of issues, but the mayor says his often-rocky relationship with the assembly isn’t affecting the bedrock of city business. “We’re agreeing on 70,80% of things, we’re fixing potholes, we’re plowing streets, […]

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Anchorage Assembly overturns Mayor Bronson’s vetoes during special meeting

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) – Numerous community projects that had been vetoed by Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson earlier this month will receive the previously designated American Rescue Plan Act funding after the Anchorage Assembly voted to override all 10 line-item vetoes. “It’s a new day begun,” said Alaska Black Caucus President/CEO Celeste Hodge Growden. “With this […]

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Court rules in favor of Mayor Bronson in lawsuit over chief equity officer firing

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) – Alaska Superior Court Judge Dani Crosby on Wednesday ruled in favor of Mayor Dave Bronson in a lawsuit against the Anchorage Assembly over whether Bronson had the right to remove the city’s chief equity officer without consulting the Assembly. “AO 2020-79(S) is invalid because it conflicts with the Charter provision granting […]

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Discussions continue on ordinance that could establish process to remove a mayor from office

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) – Conversations about an ordinance that could allow a mayor to be removed for breach of public trust continued July 8 at an Anchorage Assembly work session. Friday’s session was focused on reviewing potential amendments and allowing members to raise questions that are still unanswered. If passed, the proposed ordinance would establish […]

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North Anchorage candidates Robin Phillips and Cliff Baker talk about open assembly seat | #alaska | #politics

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) -The Special Municipal Election for the seat that will add a 12th member to Anchorage Assembly is next month. There are six people are running for the open seat. Alaska’s News Source conducted interviews on Wednesday with two of of the six candidates, Robin Phillips and Cliff Baker. Neither has held an […]

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