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 More than two thousand Anchorage citizens work for the executive branch of the city in one of its thirteen departments or four divisions. The mayor, and his staff, oversee all aspects of the executive branch.
The city provides many essential services through these departments and divisions such as traffic control, the water and wastewater utility, parks, and public safety. To learn more about interesting areas of the executive branch of city government, visit the pages below. These pages include basic information about the departments as well as information pertaining to volunteering, safety, and available services.
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Animal Care and Control
Pet adoption, safety around strange animals, and lost and found pet information |
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Parks and Recreation
Facilities, parks, and activities offered through the city |
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Fire Department
Fire prevention, safety, department information, recruitment information |
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People Mover
Anchorage's public transportation system including buses and share-a-ride programs |
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Health and Human Services
Information and links about three main divisions of the health department
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Police Department
Safety tips, department information, and recruitment information |
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Libraries
The municipal library has six branches from Girdwood to Eagle River, all with youth activities
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Port of Anchorage
The main entry point of goods into Anchorage |
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Merrill Field
Anchorage's municipal airport located on the edge of downtown |
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Street and Park Maintenance
Snow removal, safety around snowplows, and park maintenance |
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Museum of History and Art
Anchorage's Museum, featuring permanent and traveling exhibits |
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Traffic
Pedestrian safety and the workings of the traffic department
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