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I am completely committed to transparency and openness in our government. Without either of those, it’s impossible to get the necessary buy-in from our fellow citizens, as we consider significant changes. I am committed to communicating with all citizens through MainStream Media and Social Media. I will consider expanding upon those techniques developed during the COVID shutdowns, such as using Zoom to encourage input and connections. I’m all about transparency in government. I, too, have...

We asked candidates for Anchorage mayor a series of issue questions. Read all of their responses.

Sarah Everard murder: London police under pressure after clashes at vigil 14 Mar, 2021 05:05 PM 8 minutes to read Police grabbed and took women at a vigil for the slain London woman Sarah Everard as the distressed crowd shouted and booed. Video / Ash Sarkar Police grabbed and took women at a vigil for the slain London woman Sarah Everard as the distressed crowd shouted and booed. Video / Ash Sarkar Other By: Sylvia Hui of AP Londons Metropolitan Police force was under heavy and growing pressure...

1. Why are you running? I am Anchorage born and raised and I am concerned for the students of Anchorage and the future of Alaska. Forty percent proficiency is alarming! We can do better. The students and parents deserve better. 2. Why are you qualified to serve as an Anchorage School Board member? I have a heart for kids, a heart for Anchorage, the education and years of experience as a teacher, counselor, assistant principal and principal in the ASD, as well as the private setting. Education...

1. Why are you running for mayor? I believe politics and this mayoral race is dominated by hyperpartisanship. I represent the majority of citizens, not just a clone of past conservative or liberal mayors that continue to steer our city to one extreme or the other for the purposes of their small donor base. My family has a long history of service through elected office and political activities. It is one of the ways that we have chosen to give back to the community, by offering our time and ser...

Print article In advance of the April 6 Anchorage municipal election, the Anchorage Daily News asked candidates running for Anchorage mayor a series of issue questions. These include questions suggested by readers. Read all the mayor and school board candidates’ responses here. Q: What’s the biggest challenge facing city government and how would you address it? The disruption in the public school system. Families need to have a plan to educate their children. If a student does not have th...

1. Why are you running for mayor? To correct the negative economic and other issues created by the current and prior Mayors, administrations, assemblies starting with Mr. Begich. These involve the Port of Anchorage, software system transition, utilities, roads & maintenance, sole source contracts, negative economics, stalled private development, Covid 19 business shutdowns, over-expansion of city government. I will open all businesses, stimulate development, business growth in the city and res...

1. Why are you running for mayor? It is important that Anchorage focus on developing its private sector economy. In this century, cities compete globally for investment and development opportunities. The Muni government must focus on making Anchorage competitive. To do so we must commit to solving our homelessness problem, reducing crime and ensuring that our schools produce excellent academic outcomes. Anchorage has the potential to make the coming decades the best in the city’s history and...

Photo Credit: IANS IANSLive Sydney, March 8 (IANS) Australian singer-songwriter Dannii Minogue says that homeschooling her 10-year-old son was the toughest thing to do during lockdown. She admits she is not a good teacher, and had to remember maths concepts in order to teach him. To get full access of the story, click here to subscribe to IANS News Service © 2021 IANS India Private Limited. All Rights Reserved. The reproduction of the story/photograph in any form will be liable for legal acti...

Phil. Information Agency Director Gen. Mon Cualoping at the start of the vaccination roll-out in Davao City DAVAO CITY, March 5 (PIA) – The Philippine Information Agency (PIA), under its mandate to disseminate timely and relevant information, tempered its commitment of ramping up grassroots-level communication on the advantages of getting vaccinated for COVID-19. This after PIA Director-General Usec. Ramon Cualoping III stressed in his recent speech at the ceremonial vaccination of medical fr...