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Anchorage Chamber Board Supports Municipal and Anchorage School District Bonds
ANCHORAGE – The Board of Directors of the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce recently voted to support the Municipality of Anchorage and Anchorage School District (ASD) bond packages that will be on the April 7, 2026, municipal election ballot. The Anchorage Chamber recognizes that, without continued investment, the city cannot continue to attract businesses and families who want to live and work in Anchorage. Strong police and fire departments, transportation, community facilities and quality parks are all
Mayor LaFrance announces $1.3 million to expand local supportive housing services
Mayor Suzanne LaFrance today announced that the Municipality, through a public contracting process, will direct $1.3 million in federal funds to expand critical supportive housing services in Anchorage.Supportive housing is a proven model that combines permanent housing with professional supports to address an individual’s health and life challenges, helping neighbors with complex needs remain stably housed and out of the emergency system.This funding initiative aligns with the Mayor’s commitment to improve
Mayor LaFrance outlines 2026 municipal bond package
Speaking Monday during the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce’s forum, Mayor Suzanne LaFrance delivered an overview of the 2026 municipal bond package, highlighting the April 7 election and the significant opportunity voters have to invest in the community.The ballot includes seven municipal bond propositions and a one-time special levy to support school classrooms. This comprehensive package aims to address critical infrastructure needs, enhance public safety, and ensure the long-term vitality of the
Mayor LaFrance outlines 2026 municipal bond package
Speaking Monday during the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce’s forum, Mayor Suzanne LaFrance delivered an overview of the 2026 municipal bond package, highlighting the April 7 election and the significant opportunity voters have to invest in the community.The ballot includes seven municipal bond propositions and a one-time special levy to support school classrooms. This comprehensive package aims to address critical infrastructure needs, enhance public safety, and ensure the long-term vitality of the
Mayor LaFrance celebrates expansion of Healthy Spaces cleanup crews
This spring, the Municipality of Anchorage is officially launching an additional 10-person Healthy Spaces crew—effectively doubling the number of boots on the ground dedicated to cleaning up parks, trails, and greenbelts year-round.Managed by Anchorage Parks and Recreation, the Healthy Spaces team cleans and revitalizes public spaces, removing litter, addressing illegal dumping, and remediating areas where illegal camping has occurred. The Healthy Spaces team removed more than 2.4 million pounds of trash
Mayor LaFrance celebrates expansion of Healthy Spaces cleanup crews
This spring, the Municipality of Anchorage is officially launching an additional 10-person Healthy Spaces crew—effectively doubling the number of boots on the ground dedicated to cleaning up parks, trails, and greenbelts year-round. Managed by Anchorage Parks and Recreation, the Healthy Spaces team cleans and revitalizes public spaces, removing litter, addressing illegal dumping, and remediating areas where illegal camping has occurred. The Healthy Spaces team removed more than 2.4 million pounds of
Mayor LaFrance announces 2026 grant opportunities for Anchorage arts and community initiatives
Mayor Suzanne LaFrance encourages community members and interested organizations to apply for her 2026 grant programs, which include the Mayor’s Arts Grants, the Beyond the Beige initiative, and the Mayor’s Community Grants. The application period for all programs opens March 2 and ends March 30.Beyond the BeigeFollowing its successful inaugural launch last year, Beyond the Beige—a joint initiative between the Municipality and the Anchorage Community Development Authority (ACDA)—returns for 2026. This
U.S. Chamber Welcomes Supreme Court Decision on Tariffs
WASHINGTON, D.C. —Neil Bradley, Executive Vice President and Chief Policy Officer at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, issued the following statement today on the Supreme Court’s decision to halt tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA): “The Supreme Court’s decision is welcome news for businesses and consumers. Over the past year, the Chamber has been working with small and midsize businesses around the country that have seen significant cost increases and supply chain
Municipality of Anchorage and ACDA advance redevelopment of key downtown building
The Municipality of Anchorage and the Anchorage Community Development Authority are moving forward with an effort to redevelop the former Nordstrom property, a highly visible site in the heart of downtown.The building has long been a downtown landmark, reflecting an earlier era of retail-driven growth. Today, this vacant property represents a critical opportunity to reinvest in Anchorage’s urban core.On the agenda for introduction at Tuesday evening’s Anchorage Assembly meeting is a proposed transfer of the
Municipality of Anchorage and ACDA Advance Redevelopment of Key Downtown Building
Anchorage, AK – February 17, 2026 - The Municipality of Anchorage and the Anchorage Community Development Authority are moving forward with an effort to redevelop the former Nordstrom property, a highly visible site in the heart of downtown. The building has long been a downtown landmark, reflecting an earlier era of retail-driven growth. Today, this vacant property represents a critical opportunity to reinvest in Anchorage’s urban core. On the agenda for introduction at Tuesday evening’s Anchorage
Mayor LaFrance heads to Juneau to advocate for critical infrastructure and public safety priorities
Today, Anchorage Mayor Suzanne LaFrance arrived in Juneau to advocate for the Municipality’s 2026 legislative priorities, including support for the Don Young Port of Alaska Modernization project and the Anchorage Police Department’s (APD) Real-Time Crime Center.During her visit, Mayor LaFrance is meeting with members of the Anchorage legislative delegation and key stakeholders to secure essential funding for these critical projects and other priorities. As Alaska’s largest urban community, the Municipality
