Your email address will not be published. margin-top: 1em; In the West Anchorage race, Anna Brawley had a more than 22-point lead with 59.2% of the vote while opponent Brian Flynn had 36.7% of the vote. State executives | font-weight: 300; Forrest Dunbar for Mayor, "Issues," accessed March 6, 2021;Anchorage Daily News, "Heres who has filed to run for Anchorage mayor and the Anchorage School Board so far," accessed March 6, 2021. Bronson and Dunbar participated in a Mayoral Runoff Forum sponsored by Alaska Public Media on May 3, 2021. He said he hopes to restore trust in local government. Members of the public can also watch inside the building from designated areas. Anchorage Assembly, school board incumbents hold early leads in municipal election Updated: Apr. It happened minutes after Anchorage Assembly member Chris Constant signed out of the building, observers said. Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance (AO 2018-43), Co-Sponsored affordable housing policy of Unit Lot Subdivision (AO 2017-75), Supported Downtown property tax abatement, Co-sponsored Right of Way code on driveways amendment (Amendment to AO 2020-83), Co-sponsored Transit-supported corridor ordinance, Co-sponsored micro-trenching ordinance to promote affordable broadband (AO 2020-83), Prevented certain additional, expensive additions to latest round of building code, Championed the use of $10 million in CARES Act funds for Child Care Relief with colleagues on the Assembly, Worked to Distribute $584,960.83 in Rental Assistance Response Funds to 628 Households, Voted to appropriate $10 million in Small Business Stabilization for those businesses impacted by COVID-19, Advocated for and voted to appropriate $14 million in Hospitality and Tourism Stabilization Funds, Proposed the ordinance to stop Easy Park from charging for on street parking on holidays and weekends (AR 2017-94), Served on the board of the Anchorage Parks Foundation, Engaged in discussions with the State about developing more public use cabins and a hut-to-hut system in Chugach State Park, Passed resolutions in support of restoring the Eklutna River (AR 2017-324), Voted for bonds that invested in parks and trails, particularly trail connectivity and inclusive play, Served as the Assembly representative to both the AEDC and the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce, Supported the development of the grant funded Anchorage i-team (AR 2017-35), Supported micro-trenching ordinance to promote affordable broadband (AO 2020-83), Supported cell phone tower ordinance to improve service throughout town (AO 2015-142), Helped restart the UAA/APU Assembly Internship Program, Continued to fund the Anchorage School District at the maximum amount allowable under State Law, Explored shared services at our joint Assembly-School Board Meetings, which benefit both bodies, Stood against Governor Dunleavys budget cuts to UAA and public education (AR 2019-105 and AR 2019-237), Urged the State to continue reimbursing School Bond Debt, Started the Anchorage Assembly Internship Program for UAA and APU students, Funded the Municipalitys first significant investments in early childhood education and child abuse prevention in the Alcohol Tax, Fought for CARES Act funding for child care grants at $15 million, one of our most significant investments, Deposited the net proceeds from the sale of ML&P into the Municipal Trust, Passed fuel tax to off-set property taxes and diversify our income streams, Approved targeted cuts to every department except public safety for first three years on the Assembly, Worked with the School District to find shared services and provide more efficient government, Voted to support an audit program that has returned millions to the Municipality in wrongfully-claimed tax exemptions, Sponsored and passed the first Indigenous naming ordinance in Anchorages history, so that so Denaina names must be considered (AO 2017-98), Co-sponsored resolution calling for the restoration of the Eklutna River (AR 2017-234), Led process to name Chanshtnu Muldoon Park (AR 2016-284 and AR 2017-234), Co-sponsored resolution recognizing the sovereignty of the Eklutna Tribe and to establish formal government-to-government relations (AR 2019-426), As Chair of the Public Safety Committee, held the first hearing in Anchorages history on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, Co-sponsored transit-supported corridors development ordinance (AO 2020-103), Co-sponsored a resolution urging Congress to increase investment in active transportation (AR 2020-42), Supported multiple bond measures for trails, pedestrian facilities, better drainage, traffic calming, and complete streets, Hosted a community townhall on and fought for additional funding for snow removal, Co-sponsored resolution urging state to put the Port on a State General Obligation Bond, Supported construction of the Petroleum-Cement Terminal, Currently working with the Port leadership, the Assembly Utility Committee, and the Port Users on finance mechanism for the cargo terminal, Supported bonds and grants encouraging conversion to LED lighting along trails, in parks, at Municipal buildings, and within utilities and enterprises, Passed ordinances leading to the consolidation of Chugach Electric and ML&P to find efficiencies (AR 2017-235), Supported experimenting with electric buses at Transit and the purchase of electric garbage trucks at Solid Waste Services with the assistance of federal grants, Funded and maintained both the police and fire departments in order to keep the city safe, Funded police academies every year on the Assembly, increasing our sworn staff by nearly 100 officers, Funded increases in non-sworn staff at APD, like evidence technicians and dispatchers, Funded multiple fire academies, as well as smart investments in ambulances, emergency medical technology, and fire apparatuses, Supported the lease of the new police headquarters downtown (AO 2018-84), Co-sponsor of the ordinance to prohibit consumer products containing harmful flame retardant chemicals, with support of Fire Department leadership (AO 2019-15), Resolution to support HB 182 and urge for the immediate processing on the backlog of sexual assault testing kits (AR 2020-87), Voted for a needle exchange program at the 4As to help reduce spread of infectious disease and step in the direction of addressing the opioid crisis, Co-sponsored and passed alcohol tax dedicated to child abuse and domestic violence prevention, first responders, treatment, and programs to address homelessness (AO 2019-48), Sponsored Anchorages first ordinance to ban the sale of certain invasive species (prunus padus AKA bird cherries) (AO 2017-101), Co-sponsored ordinance that became Ballot Measure 12 which added a twelfth Assembly Member to give equal representation to Downtown, Fairview, and Mountain View on the Assembly, Publicly opposed and volunteered against the ballot initiative designed to repeal nondiscrimination ordinance, Supported the creation of the Chief Equity Officer position, Voted to prevent conversion therapy (AO 2020-65), Voted to recognize and celebrate individual rights of freedom of religion (AR 2016-356), Voted for Inclusive playgrounds (AR 2016-353) and advocated for them on the Anchorage Park Foundation board, Established a sex-based harassment policy for the Assembly Department (AR 2018-392), Helped found the Muldoon Farmers Market, which partners with many refugee farmers. } Election workers are still processing ballots and many more remain uncounted. Contact her at egoodykoontz@adn.com. background-color: #f9d334; Maybe we didnt take this seat, but the city is worth it and we are not quitting, Ries said in a message to supporters on Facebook on Wednesday. View all preliminary results from the 2023 Anchorage municipal election, Incumbents hold wide leads in Anchorage School Board races, Early returns show strong support for bonds and ballot measures in Anchorage election. The further east you go in Anchorage, the pedestrian routes and bicycle routes are more and more sketchy, and weve got a huge group of people that dont own cars, Bronga said. The Election Commission will also listen to in-person comments and concerns about the recent election during the second meeting 5-11 p.m. Where our economy is growing, our neighborhoods are flourishing and our families are healthy and prosperous.. } I think for any job, you want to talk with the people that are doing it to learn from them as best you can.. .votebox-results-metadata { Officialelection results arepublished after election certification by the Anchorage Assembly., Note - Next Unofficial Results post will be Tuesday, April 18. That means it will maintain its power to override conservative Mayor Dave Bronsons vetoes. Please keep your comments respectful. text-align: left; Additionally, in-person ballots cast at Anchorages three vote centers on election day have not yet been processed. In past city elections, as more ballots have been counted, results have shifted around 2% to 5%, he said. font-size: 1.25em; Bronson, a retired military and commercial pilot, had 40,810 votes. Coming from a broadly Judeo-Christian perspective, we are committed to the highest standards of journalism and ethical reporting. After a failed attempt immediately following the resignation announcement, the Assembly met in a special meeting on October 16 to reorganize itself, installing Austin Quinn-Davidson as Assembly chair with Rivera as vice-chair. display: inline; New members will grapple with a big learning curve, as most candidates have yet to hold public office. .election_results_text { Anchorage Daily News questions for mayoral candidates, website; Anchorage Daily News runoff candidates answer video questions, website; PARTICIPATE: CALL: 550-8433 (Anchorage) or 1-888-353-5752 . I am surprised to see the majority of commission members are conservatives. And then public safety across the board. width: 100% Many conservative candidates, including some with close ties to Bronson, tried to distance their campaigns from the mayor. I do not know anything about Glennis Ireland but the other three are. The incumbents and other candidates who are generally aligned with that majority have been vying with a group of conservative candidates who aim to break up the majority and shift the balance of power. The number of ballots arriving by mail generally trickles off each day following election day. Candidates across the political spectrum have said that voters, no matter how they lean, are generally tired of the political toxicity of recent years. width: 100%; Learn more about the history of elected officials in Anchorage. Alaska's News Source asked him to answer some questions about his campaign. Ballot measures, Who represents me? I am extremely humbled by the people of Anchorage and their decision to elect me as Mayor. Both will be at the citys Election Center (619 E. Ship Creek Avenue, Door D), on the east side of the building. At one point on Thursday afternoon, a tense exchange unfolded between Bronsons campaign manager, Brice Wilbanks, another Bronson observer and the municipal clerk. Bronson declares mayoral runoff victory, Dunbar concedes, JBER stresses importance of staying safe while recreating on military managed lands. The following candidates ran in the general election for Mayor of Anchorage on April 6, 2021. 5, 2023 at 8:00 AM PDT | By Nolin Ainsworth 15 propositions were also up for a vote, with all but one passing in the preliminary results. .non_result_row { (Bill Roth / ADN). .inner_percentage.Libertarian { Brawley said voters are tired of partisan bickering. I am extremely humbled by the people of Anchorage and their decision From the beginning this campaign was a voice for the people, Bronson wrote. Constant, a North Anchorage Assembly member who currently leads challenger John Trueblood by more than 40 points, said he sees the election as a reflection of the public's faith in the Assembly. David Bronson defeated Forrest Dunbar with 50.66% of the vote to Dunbar's 49.34% in a nonpartisan runoff election for mayor of Anchorage, Alaska on May 11, 2021. Wesley Early, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage Wesley Early covers municipal politics and Anchorage life for Alaska Public Media. .mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h5.votebox-header-election-type { Bronson-endorsed candidate Scott Myers was leading with 57% of the vote in the citys Chugiak/Eagle River district, a longtime conservative foothold. The mayor appoints a city manager to oversee the city's day-to-day operations and execute city policies. Once mayors elected in 2021 assumed office, the mayors of 63 of the country's 100 largest cities were affiliated with the Democratic Party. Source. Incumbent Republican mayor Dave Bronson is running for re-election to a second term in office. 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