Anchorage Recovery: Revitalizing Anchorage through Federal ReliefIn August, the Assembly approved the second tranche of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding, completing the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to distribute $265M in federal relief to local businesses, nonprofits and individuals working to react to and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. ARPA Funding Round 2: Summary of ProposalsPriority AreasCountTotal Amount RequestedAdmin Requests36 $ 45,312,099Child and Family Support59 $ 45,251,334Economic Development62 $ 68,705,400Healthy Workforce29 $ 45,222,171Housing32 $ 82,087,817Grand Total218 $ 286,578,821 With more than 160 submissions totaling $262M in funding requests. Nearly every single project submitted was worthy of funding and very much needed for the community. Through a transparent and collaborative decision-making process spanning four months, members identified a list of 72 projects that focused on economic resilience, increasing our competitiveness as a destination city and making all parts of our city vibrant and welcoming.
With more than 160 submissions totaling $262M in funding requests. Nearly every single project submitted was worthy of funding and very much needed for the community. Through a transparent and collaborative decision-making process spanning four months, members identified a list of 72 projects that focused on economic resilience, increasing our competitiveness as a destination city and making all parts of our city vibrant and welcoming.
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Get the Facts on Property Taxes Each year, the Municipality of Anchorage collects property taxes from homeowners and commercial entities, and in return, those taxes fund local services like fire and police, schools, parks, libraries, roads, and health services. With renewed interest in this complex topic, Assembly Budget & Finance Committee Leadership offer taxpayers the facts to better understand property taxes in the Municipality of Anchorage. 2022 Assembly Fact Sheet on Property Taxes Temporary Expansion of Licensed Premises for Onsite Alcohol Consumption At the June 21 Assembly Meeting, the Assembly voted 9-0 to approve AO 2022-68, allowing the temporary expansion of licensed premises for onsite alcohol consumption. An emergency order in 2021 created a waiver for the process for restaurants, bars and breweries to serve alcohol in outdoor seating areas, but that waiver expired this winter. This ordinance extends the waiver to expedite the process until May 2023 so that the Municipality can take time to modernize liquor licensing in outdoor spaces and reduce barriers for local businesses.
2022 Assembly Fact Sheet on Property Taxes
Mass Care Exit and Long-Term Housing Plan A workgroup made up of Assembly Members, the Mayoral Administration and community partners has been working together since fall 2021 to develop a plan to exit the Mass Care Facility at Sullivan Arena and launch an integrated client and community centered approach to addressing homelessness. Project Status Updates and Additional Information Assembly 2022 Goals and PrioritiesThe Assembly recently passed its 2022 goals and prorities, which inlcude Port of Alaska modernization, monitoring MOA Financial Health, promoting economic recovery, preparing for Federal Infrastructure Bill funds, investing in public health and safety, and expanding Assembly Communications. The Assembly also passed a jobs and economic plan that focuses on building our workforce and assisting local businesses, supporting our families, investing in our infrastructure and making government work for you. 2022 Goals and PrioritiesJobs and Economic Plan
Project Status Updates and Additional Information
2022 Goals and PrioritiesJobs and Economic Plan
A New Day for Anchorage Jobs Plan On April 26, the Anchorage Assembly approved a Jobs and Economic Plan. The plan focuses on building our workforce and assisting local businesses, supporting our families, investing in our infrastructure and making government work for you. In the upcoming year, the Assembly will work on items in the plan with constituents, local businesses and community leaders to add ideas and develop a community-wide approach to implementing the plan. Stay tuned for more details and information on how to get involved. View the Plan Alaska Public Media Story KTUU Story
On April 26, the Anchorage Assembly approved a Jobs and Economic Plan. The plan focuses on building our workforce and assisting local businesses, supporting our families, investing in our infrastructure and making government work for you. In the upcoming year, the Assembly will work on items in the plan with constituents, local businesses and community leaders to add ideas and develop a community-wide approach to implementing the plan. Stay tuned for more details and information on how to get involved.
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Alaska Public Media Story
KTUU Story
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As the legislative branch of the Municipality of Anchorage, the Anchorage Assembly is charged with setting policy for the Municipality. The Assembly is guided by the The Assembly is guided by the 2022 Progress Report and Goals.
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