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Mayor LaFrance highlights Port of Alaska’s national significance during three visits from federal of
A visit Monday to the Don Young Port of Alaska by Dale R. Marks, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy, Installations, and Environment, marked the third high-level federal visit to the port in just one week, underscoring its national importance.Anchorage Mayor Suzanne LaFrance hosted the tour and briefing alongside Acting Port Director Jim Jager and Colonel Lisa M. Mabbutt, Commander of Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER).Assistant Secretary Marks’ visit follows tours last Tuesday by U.S. Secretary
Mayor LaFrance proposes rehabilitation incentives to turn vacant homes into housing
Mayor Suzanne LaFrance has proposed an ordinance to incentivize the rehabilitation of vacant and abandoned residential properties in Anchorage – a key priority under the Mayor’s 10,000 Homes in 10 Years Strategy.The measure, AO 2025-84, would provide a 10-year property tax break to qualifying property owners who invest at least 15% of a building’s assessed value in health and safety repairs and improvements. To qualify, residential properties must have been constructed prior to 1996 and be listed on the
Municipality of Anchorage Invites Community to Celebrate 50 Year Anniversary
The Municipality of Anchorage is proud to unveil the official events calendar for its 50th anniversary celebration. Beginning September 5, residents are invited to participate in the celebration marking fifty years since the unification of city and borough governments in 1975."Fifty years ago, the creation of our municipal government laid the foundation for the vibrant community we are today. I am excited to invite all our residents to join in celebrating this important anniversary,” said Mayor Suzanne
Mayor LaFrance and ACDA announce builder for Microunit Recovery Residences project
Mayor Suzanne LaFrance and the Anchorage Community Development Authority (ACDA) are pleased to announce that Visser Construction has been selected to design and build 24 microunits on municipal land located near the Elmore Permit Center.The Microunits for Recovery Residences project is a key element of Mayor Suzanne LaFrance’s Homelessness and Health Strategy. This innovative transitional housing project, done in partnership between ACDA and the Municipality of Anchorage, will help address Anchorage’s need
