Section 1 - Downtown Anchorage

Patrick Flynn

Phone: (907)278-8462
E-mail: flynnpp@muni.org

• Co-Chair: Legislative

• AMATS

• Budget & Finance

• Enterprise Oversight

Patrick Flynn, a lifelong Alaskan, grew up in the district he represents and resides there with his wife, Tina, and their sons Kian and Kylan. A graduate of West Anchorage High School, he also achieved a Masters of Business Administration from Alaska Pacific University. Patrick’s professional life has afforded him the opportunity to work in many different parts of the state in fields as diverse as logistics, marketing and public affairs. Patrick is a former president of the South Addition community council, a member of the United Way of Anchorage’s campaign committee and has co-chaired the agency subcommittee of the United Way’s Day of Caring steering committee. Term expires in 2014.

Section 2-Eagle River/Chugiak

Bill Starr

Phone: (907)350-5481
Fax: (907)343-4313
E-mail: starrwe@muni.org

• Chair: Budget/Finance

• Alternate Liaison: Chugiak-EagleRiver Chamber of Commerce

Bill Starr is a local area businessman and resides with his family in the Eagle River Valley. He has served his community as a past three term President of the Eagle River Valley Community Council and two term Commissioner on the Anchorage Planning and Zoning Commission. Previous management of Alpenglow Ski Area and youth sports coach rounds out his volunteer commitment to his community. Bill and his wife, Jacque, have 3 children. Ryan and Megan have both graduated from ASD and are pursuing degrees at UAA. Jordan is a sophomore at the new Eagle River High School. When not attending to Assembly challenges, you’ll find Bill adventure flying throughout the State enjoying its bounties and splendor. Term expires in 2014.

Debbie Ossiander

Phone: (907)688-2308
Voicemail: (907)343-4113
Fax: (907)688-2338
E-mail: ossianderda@muni.org

• Assembly Chair

• Chair: Title 21

• Liason: Chugiak-Eagle River Chamber of Commerce

• Alternate Liason: Federation of Community Councils

In 1978 Debbie Ossiander and her husband, Jay, moved to the Birchwood area of Chugiak. They raised their three children in the home they built there. She has held leadership positions in many local community organizations including the Chugiak/Eagle River Foundation, the Chugiak Area Benefit Association, Anchorage Youth Court, her local church and the Chugiak-Eagle River Chamber of Commerce. She was elected four times to the Anchorage School Board, serving from 1992 to 2003. She served three terms as the School Board's president, also chairing the legislative and policy committees for that body. She is past president of the Association of Alaska School Boards. Debbie graduated from the University of Washington in 1973 and worked in local hospitals for many years as a registered respiratory therapist. She was first elected to the Anchorage Assembly in 2004 and represents the military bases, Chugiak, Eagle River and a portion of Muldoon.Term expires in 2013.

Section 3- West Anchorage

Ernie Hall

Phone: (907)562-2088
Voicemail: (907)343-4115
Fax: (907)561-6018
E-mail: halle@muni.org

• Assembly Vice-Chair

• Budget & Finance

• Public Safety

• Community and Economic Developement

• Title 21

• Enterprise Oversight

• Liaison: UAA/APU

• Liaison: Federation of Community Councils

• Liaison: Anchorage Community Development Authority (ACDA)

• Liaison: Historic Preservation Commission

• Alternate Liaison: Anchorage Chamber of Commerce

• Alternate Liaison: Anchorage Convention and Visitors Bureau (ACVB)

• Alternate Liaison: Anchorage Economic Development Corporation (AEDC)

A graduate of Fairbank’s Lathrop High School and former President of the Sand Lake Community Council, Ernie and Gina his now deceased wife have lived for 47 years in the same Sand Lake home the two built.  Together they raised three children Evan and twins Brian and Cathy who with their children, all live in Anchorage. 

A business leader, Ernie has owned Alaska Furniture Manufactures, a successful furniture-manufacturing firm, since 1971.  He has served as Chair of the Boards of the Anchorage Economic Development Corporation, the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce, Buy Alaska and Anchorage Rotary.

His more than 40 years of public service include volunteering with the United Way of Anchorage, Anchorage Park Foundation, Food Bank of Alaska, Anchorage Airport Advisory Committee, State Board of Education, Best Beginnings and Alaska Theatre of Youth.  He is currently the Chair of the Greater Anchorage, Inc. (Fur Rondy) board of directors.

Ernie’s priorities are building sustainable economic opportunities for Anchorage and improving communications between citizens and their government.Term expires in 2013.

Harriet Drummond

Phone: (907)279-7763
Fax: (907)279-7788
E-mail:
harrietdrummond@alaska.com

• Chair: Elections/Ethics

• Municipal Audit

• Community and Economic Development

• Title 21

• Liaison: Anchorage Cultural Council

Harriet Drummond lives with her husband, Elstun Lauesen, in the North Star neighborhood, where she¹s been a homeowner since 1984. Harriet is a graphic designer, self-employed since 1981, providing professional services in print design to the business and non-profit community. She worked for printers, architects and engineers in her early years in Alaska. When her children entered school in the late 1980s, she took an interest in the Anchorage School District and its overcrowded facilities and in 1994 got elected to the Anchorage School Board, where she served three consecutive terms. Voters approved over half a billion dollars in school bond issues during her tenure that built and restored schools all over the district, including the new Kincaid and Lake Hood Elementary Schools and Dimond High School in West Anchorage. Upon retiring from the school board in 2003, Harriet continued her neighborhood activism through the North Star Community Council, serving in many positions including chair, and as a delegate to the Federation of Community Councils, where she also served as chair. Harriet grew up in New York City and earned a bachelor of science at Cornell University in 1974. She¹s lived in Anchorage since 1976, mostly in West Anchorage. Term expires in 2014.

Section 4-Midtown

Dick Traini

Voicemail: (907)343-4117
E-Mail: trainid@muni.org

• Legislative

• Public Safety

• Liaison: Military & Veterans Affairs

• Alternate Liaison: National League of Cities

• Alternate Liaison: UAA/APU

Term expires in 2013.

Elvi Gray-Jackson

Voice Mail: (907)343-4118
E-mail: gray-jacksone@muni.org

• Chair: Municipal Audit

• Public Safety 

• Liaison: National League of Cities

• Alternate Liaison: Alaska Municipal League (AML)

Elvi Gray-Jackson began her public service career with the Municipality of Anchorage at the Public Transit Department 26 years ago. In 1988, she began working for the Anchorage Assembly; first as an Administrative Assistant, then as Senior Budget Analyst and, finally, as Director of the Budget and Legislative Services Office. In 2006, Elvi served as Vice-Chair of the Municipality’s Cooperative Services Authority and as Chair in 2007 and resigned in 2008 after her election to the Anchorage Assembly. She is currently the Finance Manager for the City of Akutan (located on the Eastern Aleutian Chain). She served on the Board of Directors of the Boy and Girls Club and the Woodside East Homeowners Association, and is currently a member of National League Of Cities(NLC) Leadership Training Program, and the National League of Cities NLC Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Steering Commitee. A few of the non-profit organizations she actively supports include the NAACP, Anchorage Urban League, STAR, AWAIC, 4A’s, Safe Harbor Inn, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, and the ARC of Anchorage. Elvi is a graduate of the University of Alaska Anchorage and has one son, Ramon. Term expires in 2014.

Section 5-East Anchorage

Paul Honeman

Phone: (907)947-0500
Voicemail: (907)343-4119
Fax: (907)338-0007
E-mail:
honemanps@muni.org 

• Chair: Public Safety

• Elections/Ethics

• Alternate Liaison: Military & Veterans Affiars

Paul Honeman began his Municipal career at the People Mover in June, 1985. Paul was later hired as a Community Service Officer at the APD in 1986, and hired as a police officer in 1989. Paul retired in October, 2008 as a Lieutenant after serving as the Spokesperson for the APD.

Paul Honeman has attended Anchorage Community College, UAA, Wayland Baptist University and is a graduate of the School of Police Staff and Command at Northwestern University. A graduate of Bartlett High School, Paul served in and is a veteran of the U.S  Army. Paul is a husband and father now married over 30 years with two children and two grandsons.

Paul’s great passions is serving with youth in the community. Cub Scouting, Baseball and hockey. Many of the players of these youth and school teams stay in contact with Paul – including Scott Gomez – a local hockey player who has paved the way in the NHL for many Alaskan players to follow.

Paul currently serves on the Board of Directors of the National Citizens Police Academy Association, Fraternal Order of AK State Troopers, and the Disciplinary Hockey Committee for AK State Hockey Association.

Paul is a member of the NRA, NAACP, NARFE, APCAAA, IACP and NCPAA. 

“ If you ever need my help – please call!”

Term expires in 2013.

Adam Trombley

Phone: (907)830-0378
E-mail: trombleyar@muni.org

• Budget & Finance

• Municipal Audit

Adam Tombley, a lifelong Alaskan, resides in East Anchorage with his wife Stephanie and daughter Tatum. Adam is a graduate of East High and has his BA from Lewis and Clark State College in Idaho. Currently, Adam works in the Oil and Gas Industry. Prior to his current career, he ran a small construction business with his brother. Adam served two years on the Budget Advisory Commission, serving as Chair for one year. Adam has also spent time coaching basketball at Lumen Christi and Dimond High Schools. When not working or involved with the Assembly Adam, Stephanie and Tatum enjoy the Alaskan outdoors fishing, hiking, running and biking. Term expires in 2014.

Section 6-South Anchorage

Chris Birch

Phone: (907)346-3265
E-mail: birchc@muni.org

• Chair: Community and Economic Development

• Legislative

• AMATS

• Enterprise Oversight

• Liaison: Anchorage Chamber of Commerce

• Liaison: Anchorage Convention and Visitors Bureau (ACVB)

• Liaison: Anchorage Economic Development Corporation (AEDC)

• Alternate Liaison: Anchorage Community Development Authority (ACDA)

Chris and his wife Pam live in Valli Vue subdivision in South Anchorage. Chris and Pam’s two children graduated from the Anchorage School District and the University of Washington. Chris graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mining Engineering from the University of Alaska Fairbanks in 1972, a Master of Science degree in Engineering Management from UAF in 1979 and has been licensed in Alaska as a Civil Engineer since 1978. Chris’ local government experience includes several years on the Viewpointe Limited Road Service Area, six years on the Fairbanks North Star Borough Assembly (elected 1984 & 1987), service on the Chugach Electric Association board of directors from 1996 to 2005 (elected 1997, 2000 & 2003) and extensive experience with the Valli Vue Homeowner’s Association, Hilltop Ski Area, the Mid-Hillside Community Council, Home And Landowner’s Organization (HALO), the Chamber of Commerce, the Alaska Miner’s Association and Anchorage East Rotary. Chris was elected to the Assembly in 2005 and represents nearly 50,000 south Anchorage residents within a 900 square mile area. Assembly Section 6 extends south from Dimond and Abbott Road to the southern boundary of the city near Portage Glacier. Term expires in 2014.

Jennifer Johnston

Phone:(907)346-1087
E-mail: johnstonj@muni.org

• Chair: Enterprise Oversight

• Co-Chair: Legislative

• Title 21

• Liaison: Alaska Municipal League (AML)

• Liaison: Energy Representative

Jennifer Johnston and her husband, Allan lived in Alaska for well over 30 years and in south Anchorage for over 20 years. They have three grown children that graduated from the Anchorage School District. Jennifer is an outdoor educator working primarily with teenagers. She is past chair of the Chugach State Park Advisory Board, Hillside East Community Council, and the Anchorage Center for Families. She is an accomplished skier and mountain climber, summiting Mount McKinley with her daughter, the youngest girl to have reached the peak. Jennifer founded RurAL CAP Ski Go Club, an urban rural exchange bringing cross-country skiing to schools in the Arctic Northwest region of Alaska. Jennifer was elected to the Assembly in 2007. Term expires in 2013.