The Task Force to Reimagine the Public Safety Advisory Commission (PSAC) has completed its initial discovery phase and will now begin the second phase focused on decision-making to craft its recommendations to the Anchorage Assembly.
During the first phase, the Task Force hosted an introductory meeting, collected feedback through an online feedback form, convened a community workshop, and published an overview document that includes background information on the former PSAC, links to a variety of resources, themes from the discovery phase, and the Task Force workplan. This foundation has informed the next stage of the process which focuses on structured learning, public dialogue, and collaborative decision-making. Based on feedback from the first phase, the Task Force is also expanding opportunities for community involvement in Phase 2.
Upcoming Phase 2 Activities
Members of the public are invited to participate alongside Task Force members during the decision-making phase, ensuring that diverse perspectives are represented in the recommendations. This restructured approach is designed to balance informed discussion with meaningful community input. To vote in the deliberation sessions, participants must have attended at least one other meeting during Phase 2.
Thursday, September 25, 2025 | 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Panel 1: Existing Public Safety Agencies in Anchorage (Virtual Only)
This session will examine Anchorage’s current public safety landscape, exploring where gaps exist and how a future PSAC might complement existing efforts.
Thursday, October 23, 2025 | 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Panel 2: Models + Functions (Virtual Only)
This panel will look at how commissions function in Anchorage and elsewhere, focusing on authority, sustainability, and membership.
Thursday, November 13, 2025 | 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Facilitated Deliberation Session 1 (In-Person Only)
Task Force members will begin drafting recommendations. Location: Learning Commons, located on the fourth floor of Anchorage Public Library, 3600 Denali Street.
Thursday, November 20, 2025 | 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Facilitated Deliberation Session 2 (In-Person Only)
Task Force members will identify key decision points and finalize draft recommendations. Location: Learning Commons, located on the fourth floor of Anchorage Public Library, 3600 Denali Street.
The process will culminate in December 2025, when the Task Force delivers its final report and recommendations to the Anchorage Assembly.
“Public safety impacts every one of us, and it’s important that this process reflects the voices of the people who live in our community,” said Assembly Member Felix Rivera. “By opening the door for residents to participate directly, we’re building a stronger, more inclusive foundation for the future of public safety in Anchorage.”
For more information on the Task Force, to view reports submitted to the Assembly, or to learn how to join the upcoming meetings, visit www.muni.org/assembly.
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CONTACT
Felix Rivera
District 4, Midtown
felix.rivera@anchorageak.gov
Anna Brawley
District 3, West Anchorage
anna.brawley@anchorageak.gov
Kameron Perez-Verdia
District 3, West Anchorage
kameron.perez-verdia@anchorageak.gov