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\nThe municipal bonds on the ballot in April include critical life and safety projects\, as well as future-oriented investments. The bonds will fund parks and trails projects\, critical road and drainage work\, traffic calming measures\, public safety investments\, and upgrades to facilities from libraries to senior centers. The 2025 ballot will also include two levies: One for police vehicles\, and one for municipal vehicles\, including heavy machinery used in snow response. Hear Mayor LaFrance discuss the 2025 proposed bonds and levies at this \;"\;Make it Monday"\; forum.
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Proposition 1 will fund security and safety upgrades at 40 schools and two support buildings across Anchorage. It will also improve school infrastructure and update ASD&rsquo\;s heavy equipment fleet to ensure schools remain safe\, accessible and well-maintained for the community. ASD Chief Operating Officer\, Jim Anderson\, will speak on the projects on this year&rsquo\;s proposed school bond and what impact it would have on taxpayers.
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\nPLUS\, a new member presentation from \;Veritas Wealth Management.
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Mayor LaFrance grew up in Palmer\, Alaska and is a proud graduate of Alaska&rsquo\;s public schools. She lives in South Anchorage with her husband Dave Hemstreet\, their three kids\, and their puppy. Mayor LaFrance served two terms on the Anchorage Assembly\, including two years as Chair. She brings over 25 years of private sector experience\, managing budgets\, projects\, and people. Mayor LaFrance received a bachelor'\;s degree from the University of Portland and a master'\;s degree from Purdue University. She has volunteered for Great Alaska Schools and has led local scout troops. Mayor LaFrance has lived in Anchorage for over 25 years and is proudly serving as Mayor.
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\nJim Anderson is the Chief Operating Officer for the Anchorage School District. He was the Chief Finance Officer for just a little more than six years before assuming the COO role in January 2023. Prior to joining Anchorage School District in 2015\, Jim served in the U.S. Army for 27 years.
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