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We value your input as it will help us improve citizen participation in the planning process. This form is to give you the opportunity to provide us your comments regarding a specific variance, zoning or platting case.

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Samuel McHargue	5/23/2025 12:12:41 AM
My name is Sam McHargue. I currently live in Texas, but I’ll be moving to Anchorage this November to begin my career as a Tax Associate with KPMG—right after getting married in October. My fiance and I are both college graduates with strong careers ahead—she’s an actuary working remotely, and I’ll be working in public accounting. Despite having two solid incomes, we’ve found that buying a home in Anchorage is out of reach. It’s especially disheartening because my 18-year-old brother recently bought a house in rural Texas for $120,000. In contrast, the average price of a home in Anchorage is over $420,000—nearly four times as much. We’re ready to start our married life and begin building a family, but we don’t want to do that in a temporary apartment that doesn’t feel secure, long-term, or family-friendly. That’s why I support this ordinance. Legalizing mobile dwelling units—like Boxabl and other prefab homes—opens the door to real homeownership for working young couples like us. Boxabl even ships homes to Alaska, making this a practical and timely solution to meet the needs of the next generation. This isn’t just about housing; it’s about independence, stability, and having a stake in the community—values deeply tied to the Alaskan spirit. There are many small lots sitting unused across Anchorage—not because people don’t want to build, but because the current rules make them ineligible and complicated to move forward. This ordinance changes that. It creates new opportunities to build housing on land we already have and brings relief to the strained housing market by expanding what’s possible. I’m not just moving to Anchorage—I’m committing to it. I want to own a home, raise a family, and be part of this city’s future. Please pass this ordinance and continue working to make Anchorage more affordable, more flexible, and more welcoming to people who want to call it home. Sincerely, Sam McHargue

Submitted comments will appear below after staff approval.

Samuel McHargue

5/23/2025 12:12:41 AM

My name is Sam McHargue. I currently live in Texas, but I’ll be moving to Anchorage this November to begin my career as a Tax Associate with KPMG—right after getting married in October. My fiance and I are both college graduates with strong careers ahead—she’s an actuary working remotely, and I’ll be working in public accounting. Despite having two solid incomes, we’ve found that buying a home in Anchorage is out of reach. It’s especially disheartening because my 18-year-old brother recently bought a house in rural Texas for $120,000. In contrast, the average price of a home in Anchorage is over $420,000—nearly four times as much. We’re ready to start our married life and begin building a family, but we don’t want to do that in a temporary apartment that doesn’t feel secure, long-term, or family-friendly. That’s why I support this ordinance. Legalizing mobile dwelling units—like Boxabl and other prefab homes—opens the door to real homeownership for working young couples like us. Boxabl even ships homes to Alaska, making this a practical and timely solution to meet the needs of the next generation. This isn’t just about housing; it’s about independence, stability, and having a stake in the community—values deeply tied to the Alaskan spirit. There are many small lots sitting unused across Anchorage—not because people don’t want to build, but because the current rules make them ineligible and complicated to move forward. This ordinance changes that. It creates new opportunities to build housing on land we already have and brings relief to the strained housing market by expanding what’s possible. I’m not just moving to Anchorage—I’m committing to it. I want to own a home, raise a family, and be part of this city’s future. Please pass this ordinance and continue working to make Anchorage more affordable, more flexible, and more welcoming to people who want to call it home. Sincerely, Sam McHargue

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