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Mayor LaFrance seeks to curb urban fire danger with new law
Mayor LaFrance introduced an ordinance to the Assembly yesterday to criminalize unauthorized fires across the Municipality.The new law criminalizes starting dangerous fires on public and private land. It makes it a misdemeanor to start unauthorized fires during fire season, to start fires on public roads and sidewalks, or to start any fires in violation of a burn ban.Right now, people can’t be held accountable for starting unauthorized fires unless and until they cause property damage or get dangerously out
Three LaFrance pro-housing policies pass Assembly
Three pieces of housing reform sponsored by the LaFrance administration passed at last night’s Assembly meeting. As part of Mayor Suzanne LaFrance’s 10,000 Homes in Ten Years strategy, the three measures are tailored to help get housing built across the Municipality.Tax break to build multi-family housing. This ordinance establishes a property tax break so the cost of building multi-family housing in Anchorage isn’t more than the property itself is worth. Co-sponsored by Mayor LaFrance and Assembly Members
Media advisory: A Conversation with Liz Cheney
Media Advisory Former Congresswoman Liz Cheney will discuss her career, personal convictions and the future of the American two-party system. This event is part of the UAA College of Arts and Sciences Community Lecture Series, aimed at bringing varied expertise to Alaska. Proceeds from the event will benefit students, programs and future events. Venue information can be found at alaskapac.org. Event: A Conversation with Liz Cheney Date: May 1, 2025, Atwood Concert Hall Time: 6:30-7:30 p.m Media
Municipality reaches historic milestones for Don Young Port of Alaska Modernization Program
In a special meeting today of the Anchorage Assembly, two significant milestones for the Port of Alaska Modernization Program were approved. With the authorization of a $1.1 billion revenue bond (AO 2025-47) and approval of a construction contract for Terminal 1 (AM 327-2025), the Municipality is positioned to finance and construct the largest municipal capital project in its 50-year history. "As a Municipality, the Port is the most important piece of infrastructure we steward. As the most cost-effective
