The Assembly Budget/Finance Committee deliberates and makes recommendations on matters relating to the financial management and policies of the Municipality and its agents. These matters include the annual operating budgets of the general government, including the alcohol and marijuana tax revenues, the utilities and enterprises, and the Anchorage School District.
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Co-Chair: Meg Zaletel
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Co-Chair: Anna Brawley
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Staffer: Matthew
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The Assembly Community and Economic Development Committee evaluates and refines Municipal Code and processes to promote efficient government, responsible development, and economic growth. We collaborate with key departments and community stakeholders to stimulate diverse economic activity, support local businesses, expand housing development, and attract investments that enhance Anchorage’s quality of life and ensure a vibrant, resilient community.
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Chair: George Martinez
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Vice Chair: Scott Myers
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Staffer: Mandy Honest
The Housing and Homelessness Committee focuses on legislative, policy, and resource allocation matters related to housing and homelessness in Anchorage. The committee serves as a key public interface for the Assembly on issues surrounding homelessness and affordable housing in collaboration with municipal departments such as the Anchorage Health Department, Parks and Recreation, and the Anchorage Police Department. It also engages with the Mayor’s Office, including the Homelessness Coordinator, to align efforts and address community needs.
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Co-Chair: Randy Sulte
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Co-Chair: Kameron Perez-Verdia
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Staffer: Travis Turner
The Assembly Infrastructure, Enterprise and Utility Oversight Committee reviews and makes recommendations regarding the operations and budgets of the Municipality's utility/enterprise activities: Anchorage Hydropower, Anchorage Water & Wastewater (AWWU), Solid Waste Services (SWS), the Port of Alaska, Merrill Field, Anchorage Community Development Association (ACDA), Public Works, Maintenance and Operations, and Project Management and Engineering. Additionally, the Assembly Infrastructure, Enterprise, and Utility Oversight Committee reviews and makes recommendations regarding the operations and budgets of the Municipality's utility/enterprise activities.
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Co-Chair: Meg Zaletel
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Co-Chair: Zac Johnson
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Staffer: Matthew Farina
The Assembly Legislative Committee deliberates and makes recommendations regarding the Municipality's six-year capital budget plans of both general government and the utilities. The Committee also participates in planning the capital budget and formulates an Anchorage Legislative Program which is submitted yearly to the State Legislature to lobby for funding of projects.
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Chair: Anna Brawley
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Vice Chair: Zac Johnson
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Staffer: Jasmine Acres
The Public Health and Safety Committee addresses and makes recommendations on legislative and policy matters concerning both public health and public safety. The committee collaborates with municipal and state agencies, non-profits, and private sector entities to enhance community health and safety through a comprehensive approach.
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Co-Chair: Karen Bronga
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Co-Chair: Kameron Perez-Verdia
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Staffer: Liza Spano
The Quality Municipal Services Committee provides oversight for those departments which all residents rely on for a great quality of life in the Municipality, such as the Library Department and Parks and Recreation. This committee will explore issues like recruitment and retention to ensure municipal services are delivered at the level residents expect. Lastly, the committee reviews both the Ethics Code and the Elections Code for clarity and recommends changes in coordination with the Board of Ethics, the Election Commission, the Office of the Municipal Clerk, and the general public..
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Chair: Felix Rivera
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Vice Chair: Christopher Constant
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Staffer: Angel Wade-Gonzalez
The Rules Committee serves as a standing Assembly Committee to study and develop the best procedural methods for handling a wide variety of matters that come before the Assembly. The Committee is also open for members to update Assembly vision, mission, and goals; to hear issues and updates from Assembly committees; and to discuss Assembly policies, procedures, and other independent issues for collaboration. Upon referral, the Rules Committee will review and suggest changes to proposed ordinances; recommend conditions for debate; outline processes for the organization and presentation of individual Assembly member amendments; and perform such other Committee support assignments as applicable to the referral. Upon referral by the Chair, the Committee may also hold public hearings on draft legislative proposals to allow the public an opportunity to provide comment and voice individual opinion prior to introduction.
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Chair: Christopher Constant
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Vice-Chair: Meg Zaletel
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Staffer: Jamie Heinz
The Transportation Committee meets quarterly to discuss the present and future conditions of transportation in Anchorage, including impacts on quality of life and public health for Anchorage residents. The Committee works alongside municipal and statewide partners to review and provide recommendations regarding transportation projects and planning.
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Co-Chair: Daniel Volland
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Co-Chair: Mark Littlefield
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Staffer: Marisa Puller
Municipal Committees
The Municipal Audit Committee coordinates and recommends audits of municipal agencies' activities and accounts. The Committee also oversees the independent financial audit of the Municipality. The Committee is chaired by an Assembly member and is comprised of six members; three appointed by the Assembly and three appointed by the Mayor.
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Chair: Felix Rivera
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Vice Chair: Admin Representative TBD
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Staffer: Jamie Heinz
The Anchorage Equity Committee of the Assembly is a Special Assembly Committee and members represent a variety of community and faith-based groups, and other community perspectives who are underrepresented and have lived experience of systemic inequities. Committee membership will prioritize engaging the necessary perspectives to achieve equity and optimal well-being for all Anchorage residents.
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Community Co-Chair: Reverend Leon May
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Community Co-Chair: Thea Agnew Bemben
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Liaison: Kameron Perez-Verdia
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Liaison: Felix Rivera
Anchorage Metropolitan Area Transportation Solutions (AMATS) is a city and state coordinated planning process to set priorities for spending Federal funds for highways, roads, trails, and related improvements. Transportation planning prepares the Community's Long Range Transportation Plan, which is a tool to implement the Comprehensive Plan.
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Member: Daniel Volland
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Member: Meg Zaletel
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Alternate: Mark Littlefield
Community Liaisons
Alaska Municipal League (AML)
The Alaska Municipal League (AML) is a voluntary, nonprofit, nonpartisan, statewide organization of 165 cities, boroughs, and unified municipalities, representing over 97 percent of Alaska's residents. Originally organized in 1950, the League of Alaska Cities became the Alaska Municipal League in 1962 when boroughs joined the League. The mission of the Alaska Municipal League is to:
- Represent the unified voice of Alaska's local governments to successfully influence state and federal decision making.
- Build consensus and partnerships to address Alaska's Challenges.
- Provide training and joint services to strengthen Alaska's local governments.
- The AML Board meets several times per year. The AML Annual Conference is held each November in Anchorage. A winter Legislative Meeting is usually held in January during the legislative session. The AML Board, the Alaska Conference of Mayors and others work together to hold a Combined Summer meeting in August of each year.
- The Assembly Member contact is Executive Director Nils Andreassen or Deputy Director Betty Svensson at (907) 586-1325 or
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Board of Directors Member: Felix Rivera
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Liaison: Anna Brawley
Anchorage Chamber of Commerce
The Anchorage Chamber of Commerce is the largest business organization in Alaska. Founded in 1915 by local business leaders, the Chamber today is a not-for-profit 501(c)(6) member-driven business organization representing 1,000 companies and a regional workforce of approximately 50,000. For over 100 years, we have served as a resource where our members can gain business knowledge, insight, and strength as business professionals.
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Ex Officio Member: George Martinez
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Ex Officio Member: Christopher Constant
Anchorage Community Development Authority (ACDA)
ACDA, a municipal corporation, works to encourage and facilitate responsible development and redevelopment in Anchorage by forming partnerships and working with the community. ACDA operates EasyPark which provides value to downtown in the form of affordable, convenient, and secure parking optio
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Ex Officio Member: Daniel Volland
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Ex Officio Member:
Anchorage Convention and Visitors Bureau (ACVB)
The Anchorage Convention & Visitors Bureau is a private, nonprofit organization that promotes Anchorage as a year-round destination. With more than 1,300 members, the Anchorage Convention and Visitors Bureau is our community's way of attracting and serving visitors
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Liaison: Karen Bronga
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Liaison: Kameron Perez-Verdia
Anchorage Economic Development Corporation (AEDC)
AEDC is a private nonprofit corporation, whose mission is to grow a prosperous, sustainable and diverse economy. Its vision includes Anchorage being invested in priority Live. Work. Play. by 2025. ADEC exists to encourage growth and diversity in the Anchorage economy, promote a favorable business climate and improve the standard of living of Anchorage residents. Funding sources for the corporation are private contributions, municipal and state grants and contracts.
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Ex-Officio Member: Zac Johnson
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Ex-Officio Member: Randy Sulte
Chugiak-Eagle River Chamber of Commerce (CER)
Chugiak-Eagle River Chamber of Commerce strives to make Chugiak-Eagle River the "most livable and unique community" in Alaska. The Chamber's mission is to be an organization whose energies are focused on the promotion and development of a sustainable and vibrant economic and civic environment.
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Liaison: Scott Myers
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Liaison:
Federation of Community Councils (FCC)
The Federation of Community Councils, Inc. (FCC) operates the Community Councils Center to provide mailing, technical and support services to the Community Councils in the Municipality of Anchorage. Every neighborhood in the Municipality is in a Community Council district. Anchorage's 38 Community Councils provide a direct and continuing means of citizen participation in government and local affairs. The FCC receives the majority of its operating revenue from the Municipality of Anchorage as a grant to provide services to the independent councils in Anchorage.
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Liaison: Christopher Constant
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Alternate Liaison: Meg Zaletel
National Association of Counties (NACo)
The National Association of Counties (NACo) strengthens America's counties, serving nearly 40,000 county elected officials and 3.6 million county employees. Founded in 1935, NACo unites county officials to: Advocate county priorities in federal policymaking, Promote exemplary county policies and practices, Nurture leadership skills and expand knowledge networks, Optimize county and taxpayer resources and cost savings, and Enrich the public's understanding of county government.
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Liaison: Randy Sulte
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Liaison: Meg Zaletel
National League of Cities (NLC)
The National League of Cities serves the interests of 19,000 cities, towns and villages in the US as well as professionals working in municipal government. The National League of Cities is a resource and advocate for the nation's cities and their leaders.
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Liaison: Christopher Constant
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Liaison: Anna Brawley
Poverty and Opportunity Task Force
2021 Alaska House Resolution 8 Task Force.
- The Anchorage Assembly Member Liaison serves as liaison.
- The Assembly Member contact is David Song,
David.Song@akleg.gov.
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Liaison: Felix Rivera
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Alternate Liaison: