Women's Issues

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Anchorage Women's Commission
MOA/DHHS/SSD
P.O. Box 196650
Anchorage, AK 99519-6650

The Anchorage Women's Commission was created in 1984 to advise the Mayor and Assembly of the Municipality of Anchorage on matters pertaining to the status of women. This nine-member body is to be particularly concerned with improving opportunities for women in the community. More specifically, the Commission: 

• Acts as a clearinghouse and coordinating body for information relating to the status of women;
• Disseminates results of research and other information on women's issues;
• Analyzes and set priorities for women's needs at the local level;      
• Encourages women to utilize their capabilities and to assume leadership roles; and
• Recommends legislative and administrative action on women's issues.

Commission appointments typically begin in October of each year and serve for three-year terms. Appointments to fill vacancies may be made for one, two or three years, depending on the particular seat being filled. Let us know if you are interested in serving on this commission by sending a brief letter and resume to the Mayor's Office, or by calling the Mayor's Office at 343-7112 to receive an application form in the mail. Or, you may click here for an application, which you can print, fill out and return by mail,fax or email to: 

Commission meetings are regularly held on the second Monday of each month from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in room 423 (the 4th floor conference room) of the Department of Health & Human Services building, located at 825 L Street, Anchorage, AK 99501. 

Whatever your interest in the Anchorage Women's Commission please contact the municipal liaison for the Anchorage Women's Commission at (907)343-4798 or via email: WWHHS@ci.anchorage.ak.us