PUBLIC NAMING COMMISSION

Vision Statement: We envision a Municipality of Anchorage where the names of public places reflect the full story of our community – the land’s history, Indigenous place names, and the cultural, natural, and civic identities of our city. By recognizing stories and landscapes that shape our community, we aim to foster a sense of shared identity and belonging. Our work includes the careful consideration and recommendation of names for Municipal sites, objects, trails, landscapes, and buildings. The Public Naming Commission uses a culturally aware naming process with active community input (Approved 6/11/2025).

Anchorage Municipal Code (AMC) 1.80.030

Goals:

Goal 1 – Review and responds to applications in a timely manner.
Goal 2 – Advocate for sound and defensible naming recommendations for Assembly approval.
Goal 3 – Celebrate with the community newly named sites, objects, trails, landscapes, or buildings as they are approved by the Assembly.
Goal 4 – Keep communications positive and forthcoming to create a listening environment that encourages good feedback and understanding.

Strategies:

Strategy 1 – Create a creative and useful application process for naming.
Strategy 2 – Create an outreach program to share our work with the community, Mayor, and Assembly.
Strategy 3 – Strive to understand sensitive cultural and community issues related to naming sites, objects, trails, landscapes, or buildings.

(Approved 10/08/2025)

Commission Meetings

Regular Public Naming Commission Meetings are currently held the second Wednesday of each month starting at 4:00 p.m., unless otherwise indicated, with Special Meetings held as needed.

Next Meeting: Wednesday, September 9, 2026 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. in City Hall, Conference Room 155 - Agenda will be posted closer to meeting date.

Municipality of Anchorage Meetings on Youtube

Previous Meetings: Details for board meetings can be found on the Municipal Boards and Commissions Calendar under the corresponding date.

August 12, 2026 - Agenda & Draft Minutes

CANCELLED: July 8, 2026 - Agenda & Draft Minutes

June 10, 2026 - UPDATED Agenda & Minutes

May 13, 2026 - Agenda & Minutes
March 11, 2026 - Agenda
December 10, 2026 - Updated Agenda
November 12, 2025 - Agenda & Minutes

October 8, 2025 - Agenda
September 10, 2025 - Agenda & Minutes
August 13, 2025 - Agenda & Minutes
July 9, 2025 - Agenda & Minutes
June 11, 2025 - Updated Agenda & Minutes
May 7, 2025 - Agenda & Minutes