width: 100%; overflow-y: hidden; .race_header.republican { According to campaign finance. background-color: #003388; I will do that better. } In this edition, we talk to the candidates for District 3, Seat E, Dustin Darden, Anna Brawley, and Brian Flynn. If you are a candidate and would like to tell readers and voters more about why they should vote for you. overflow-y: hidden; ul.key-messages {list-style-type: none; margin-left:10px; } The Municipal Clerk administers the Assembly offices and oversees Municipal elections. Download and completea filing packet (above) for the office for which you would like to declare candidacy. Kameron Perez-Verdia is running for a second term as a district representative for West Anchorage . In 2018, he ran as a Democrat for State House in Sand Lake and received 12% of the vote. We plan to build out our network of contributors to reflect interests and communities statewide. $('.pastResponses').hide(); was elected for a full term in 2020, will not be running for reelection. Under new municipal voting district lines thanks to the passage of Proposition 12, which Constant. Verdia ran for re-election to the Anchorage Assembly to represent District 3 Seat D in Alaska. .non_result_row th { Assembly, East Anchorage (full three-year term): East Anchorage member Pete Petersen cant run for reelection due to term limits. .inner_percentage.CrossFiled { margin-bottom: 0; During his past involvement with the Fairview Community Council, to include serving twice as President, Christopher led an effort to improve public safety in his neighborhood. , See also:City elections in Anchorage, Alaska (2022). Lost parts of Arctic and Spenard; gained the Bayshore/Klatt area (see article). overflow-x: auto; .large-date { text-align: center; margin-top: 30px; margin-bottom: 20px; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600;} } His work as Constituent Relations and Special Assistant for the Mayor's Office helped to prepare him for his role as Assembly Member and Chair. Anchorage Votes: Assembly District 3, Seat E. On Alaska's Political Pipeline, we're sharing some of the extended interviews we did with the candidates for the Anchorage Assembly. Allard served a single term on the Assembly. , Budget and FinanceCommittee-of-the-Whole, by Paulo Coelho, The secret of life, though, is to fall seven times and to get up eight times.". background-color: white; overflow-y: auto; width: 100%; color: white; div.survey-scrollbox { height:400px; overflow:scroll; margin:20px; padding:10px; border:1px solid gray; }. margin-bottom:16px; if(document.getElementsByClassName("reference").length==0) if(document.getElementById('Footnotes')!==null) document.getElementById('Footnotes').parentNode.style.display = 'none'; What's on my ballot? Home Anchorage Assembly Districts Anchorage Assembly Districts Names in red represent the seats that are in play for the 2022 Anchorage Municipal Election. The second round of early results for Anchorage's municipal election shows that Anchorage Assembly incumbent John Weddleton is still trailing in the race for his District 6 seat, while the vote for a $111 million bond proposition for the Anchorage School District has flipped. Flynn is backed by Bronson and was an active member of the right-wing group Save Anchorage until he filed. } $('.showResponses').show(); background-color: #ccc; p.survey-question {font-weight:bold;} } .mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h3.votebox-header-office-name { He still believes hes the best candidate in the race. .votebox_legend { a[aria-expanded=true] .fa-chevron-right { display: none; } margin-bottom: 4px; .widget-row.value-only.white { width: 100% Danger often discusses crime, supports a city, , and is critical of the current Assembly. } John Trueblood is a project manager at Steelhead Communications, a telecommunications company. width: 100%; Districts must be compact, contiguous and a relatively integrated socioeconomic area (Anchorage Charter 4.01). } In 2021, he beat a recall attempt launched by Russell Briggs of Save Midtown and Save Anchorage by 13 points. Darden split votes with moderate Rep. Jason Grenn, helping Republican Sara Rasmussen win the seat. Raised in St. Petersburg, Florida, Randymarried his college sweetheart, aService High Graduate, and moved to Anchorage in 2004 to raise their four children. ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The candidates in the Anchorage Assembly District 3 race said they feel it is time for change and that the incumbent is out of touch with those who elected him to the assembly. .expand-all:hover, .collapse-all:hover {cursor: pointer; text-decoration: underline;} } margin-bottom: 0; He has served on the Executive Board of The AlaskaAssociation of Realtorsand has served as the Alaskarepresentative for RealtorPolitical Action Committee(RPAC), Major Investor Council for the NationalAssociation of Realtors. His constant runs for office have made him a spoiler candidate. } complete the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey. More than half of the seats on the Anchorage Assembly are up for election this April, and just two incumbents are seeking reelection. , See also:City elections in Anchorage, Alaska (2023). He graduated from Barrow High School and went on to obtain a bachelor's degree in Communications from the University of Puget Sound. width: 100% .votebox-scroll-container { }) $('.collapse').collapse('show'); He'll run for the seat being vacated by Assemblywoman Austin Quinn-Davidson, who will not run for re-election. Kameron Perez-Verdia is running for a second term as a district representative for West Anchorage, and he feels his opponents critique of him is an inaccurate one. The Assembly's Legislative Services team is the community's liaison to the Legislative branch of municipal government and helps with communications, strategic planning, research, and civic education. The deadline for . color:white; $('.pastResponses').show(); width: 100%; position: relative; text-align: center; His extensive real estate experience provides a real-world perspective to the multiple housing issues that face Anchorage. Perez-Verdia, who considers himself a moderate, said if re-elected he wants to address improving public safety, the economy, and reducing homelessness in West Anchorage. in campaign financial activity. Darden is well-known as a routine disruptor at Assembly meetings and for advocating that Anchorage remove the fluoride from the citys water supply. font-size: 1.25em; width: 100% !important; Perseverance is a quality that he admires most as can be seen by his favorite quote from. max-width: 75px; padding-bottom: 7px; This story has been updated to reflect Roger Branson, Cody Anderson and Darin Colbry withdrawing their names from the election.
float:right; South Anchorage lost parts of Bayshore/Klatt and added parts of the east Dimond area. .inner_percentage, .inner_percentage.Nonpartisan, .inner_percentage.Independent, .inner_percentage.Constitution, .inner_percentage.unknown { On Alaska's Political Pipeline, we're sharing some of the extended interviews we did with the candidates for the Anchorage Assembly. Vice Chair - Committee on Housing and Homelessness, Community and Economic Development Committee, Chair - Enterpriseand Utility Oversight Committee-of-the-Whole, Vice-Chair -Ethics and Elections Committee, Ex Officio Member - Anchorage Chamber of Commerce, Alternate Liaison - Federation of Community Councils, Liaison - National League of Cities (NLC), Ex Officio Member - Anchorage Community Development Authority (ACDA), Co-Chair - Public Safety Committee of the Whole, ViceChair -Community and EconomicDevelopment Committee, Budget and FinanceCommittee-of-the-Whole, Enterpriseand Utility OversightCommittee-of-the-Whole, Co-Chair - Public Safety Committee-of-the-Whole, Liaison Alternate - Anchorage Convention and Visitors Bureau (ACVB), Budget and Finance Committee-of-the-Whole, Chair -Committee on Housing and Homelessness, Liaison - Poverty and Opportunity Task Force, Vice-Chair -Enterpriseand Utility OversightCommittee-of-the-Whole, Liaison- AnchorageEconomic Development Corporation (AEDC), Liaison Alternate -National Association of Counties(NACo), Community and EconomicDevelopment Committee. color: white; Former Student Board of Regent Joey Sweet was appointed to fill the remainder of his term. When not working or volunteering, she enjoys gardening, creative projects, photography, biking, cross-country skiing, and neighborhood walks. display: block; font-weight: 300; .top_disclaimer { ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The candidates in the Anchorage Assembly District 3 race said they feel it is time for change and that the incumbent is out of touch with those who elected him to the assembly. padding-left: 8px; max-width: 600px; The main responsibility of the Anchorage Assembly is tackling crime, working to reduce homelessness, encouraging development, revitalizing our depressed economy and taking care of our all. float: right; font-weight: 200; a qualified voter of the Municipality of Anchorage and the State of Alaska. } Myers also filed to fill the remainder of Allards term in January. Moore was a regional representative for the Alaska Republican Party, and a district chairman for the old House District 21 in East Anchorage. Rivera is running for his third term, and has served on the Assembly since 2017. Do you want a spreadsheet of this type of data? .percentage_number { Published: Mar. padding-left: 10px; } height: 100%; Incumbent Kameron Perez-Verdia defeated Liz Vazquez and Nial Sherwood Williams in the general election for Anchorage Assembly District 3 Seat D on April 5, 2022. } (function() { Copyright 2022 KTUU. The general election will occur on April 4, 2023. He's had successful careers as a community organizer, college professor, artist, and government/ nonprofit executive, eventually receiving international diplomatic appointments across the Western Hemisphere. Ballot measures, Who represents me? He achieved great success which was the catalyst that led him to consider serving as an Assembly Member. that has ran for Assembly, mayor, and legislature several times. List of All Anchorage Municipal Assembly Districts. Scott Myers is a real estate broker with RE/MAX and president of the Southfork Community Council in Eagle River. .results_row td:first-child { Contact our sales team. display: inline-block; .results_row { Johnson is registered as Undeclared. background-color: #003388; He previously ran unsuccessful campaigns for Assembly and state Legislature, to represent West Anchorage, before parts of the neighborhood were redistricted to North Anchorage. Anchorage District 1 Map. His wife, Rachelle Algers, is the director of the purchasing department under Mayor Bronson. overflow-y: hidden; He enjoys hiking, biking and watching his children compete in sports. After you have completed your POFD Statement, Within seven days of filing a declaration of candidacy for municipal office, candidates must file either a Candidate Registration Statement or a Municipal Exemption Statement online at, - Must be filed by candidates who will have. } Within seven days of filing a declaration of candidacy for municipal office, candidates must file either a Candidate Registration Statement or a Municipal Exemption Statement online at
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margin: auto; I think that is absolutely out of context. margin-top: 1px; .infobox { } 907-343-4311PO Box 196650, Anchorage, AK 99519-6650, Since 1998, Christopher Constant has resided in the downtown Anchorage district. .votebox-results-cell--check { .mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h5.votebox-header-election-type { Former Student Board of Regent Joey Sweet. border: 1px solid #999; margin: auto; } Rivera was Chair of the Assembly at the start of the pandemic, and now chairs the Committee on Housing and Homelessness. margin-top: 1em; John Trueblood is a project manager at Steelhead Communications, a telecommunications company. At the time of his tenure, Perez-Verdia was serving as the President/CEO of Avant-Garde Learning Alliance, an Alaskan nonprofit organization that works through partnerships to improve the capacity and effectiveness of Alaskas rural schools and community organizations. p.survey-question {font-weight:bold;} p.survey-response {margin-left:10px;} Source. position: absolute; $(".collapse-all").on('click', () => { .hideResponses { display: none;} Christopher is a strong supporter for improving key infrastructure, strong schools and advocating for intensive services needed by Anchorage's homeless population. The Anchorage Assembly last fall passed a resolution calling the . The Municipal Clerk's Office oversees business licensing and staffs several Municipal boards, including the Board of Ethics, the Board of Adjustment, theElection Commission,and the Salaries and Emoluments Commission. The results have been certified. How to run for office | He is also an advisory member of Anchorage Cops for Community and the University of Alaska Institute of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Extension. .image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper .image-candidate-thumbnail { In particular my opponent has not objected to the arrogant, rude, condescending behavior of his colleagues on the assembly. Disclosure: Robert Hockema is working for the Anna Brawley for Anchorage Assembly campaign. background-color: #f9f9f9; .indicate_scroll { .contact_entity {font-size: 1.0em ;margin-top: 0.6em; margin-bottom: 0em; margin-right: 0.5em;} $('.hideResponses').hide(); color: black; Two candidates have filed to fill the remaining two years of Dunbars term: former teacher Karen Bronga and Leigh Sloan, a conservative school choice and parents rights advocate. .votebox-results-cell--check { } } a.communitylink { color:black; font-weight:bold; } .inner_percentage { width: 350px; } .results_table_container { font-weight: bold; The Municipal Clerk administers the Assembly offices and oversees Municipal elections. Assembly chair Suzanne LaFrance did not file to run for reelection. to fill the remainder of her term (Robin Dern was selected). Challenger Liz Vazquez, who has lived in West Anchorage for nearly 40 years and considers herself a conservative, is critical of the incumbents track record. margin-bottom: .75em; .results_table { margin-bottom: 1px; Kameron Perez-Verdia did not complete Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. margin-bottom: .75em; } } DISTRICT 3 (West Anchorage) Redistricting Changes Lost parts of Arctic and Spenard; gained the Bayshore/Klatt area (see article). } div.oneoff-scrollbox.regular { height:400px; overflow:scroll; margin:20px; padding:10px; border:1px solid gray; } font-weight: bold; font-weight: bold; E Ship Creek Ave., Ste. .race_header.libertarian { How to run for office | Dunbar was elected to the Legislature and vacated the seat in January. overflow-x: scroll; max-height: 580px; Click here to contact our editorial staff, and click here to report an error. $('.pastResponses').show(); color: #888; (Candidate names will appear in a random, non-sequential order on the ballot, set by conducting a chance selection in accordance with AMC 28.40.010C. margin-bottom:0px; .contact_office { margin-top: 0.3em; margin-bottom: 0em;margin-right: 0.5em;} font-weight: 100; Trueblood is a registered Republican. letter-spacing: 0.03em; vertical-align: top; font-weight: bold; District 3 | West Anchorage Kameron Perez-Verdia Contact Info: (907) 343-4115 E-Mail: Kameron.Perez-Verdia@anchorageak.gov Term Expires: 2025 Additionally, the candidate is required to file campaign disclosure reports to disclose all campaign financial activity throughout the course of the election. .mw-content-ltr td.votebox-results-cell--text, Ries ran unsuccessfully for the Anchorage School Board in 2021, losing with 42% of the vote to incumbent Kelly Lessens. He previously served on the Anchorage School Board from 2013 to 2017. .widget-row.value-only.black { .widget-value { , his only political donation on record is to Stephanie Taylor, a conservative backed by Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson and the Mountain City Church (formerly known as the Anchorage Baptist Temple), who ran against now-State Sen. Forrest Dunbar for his Eastside Assembly seat. $('.collapse').collapse('hide'); Source. .panel-heading:hover { cursor: pointer;} margin-bottom:16px; } Anchorage Assembly District 3. } .inner_percentage, .inner_percentage.Nonpartisan, .inner_percentage.Independent, .inner_percentage.Constitution, .inner_percentage.unknown { Additionally, the candidate is required to file campaign disclosure reports to disclose all campaign financial activity throughout the course of the election. } overflow-y: auto; Constant first won his seat in an open race in 2017 with 52% of the vote. .votebox_bp_logo { Anna B. Brawley has called West Anchorage home for over a decade, after moving to Alaska from Columbus, Ohio in 2011 for a job opportunity. Reach him at wearly@alaskapublic.org. text-align: center; } @media (max-width:600px) { padding-left: 10px; padding:7px 8px 8px; background-color: #f9f9f9; } .inner_percentage.Republican { David Eibeck had registered to run for the seat, but after the filing deadline, he announced on social media that he is no longer running. font-weight: 100; color: white; His extensive real estate experience provides a real-world perspective to the multiple housing issues that face Anchorage. display: inline-block; text-align: center; .widget-row.Libertarian { .widget-row.Democratic { top: -5px; overflow-x: auto; width: 57%; Perez-Verdia is married and has two daughters. $(".expand-all").on('click', () => { background-color: #6db24f;