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ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — City officials in Anchorage are considering a change to its land use code that would expand where homeless shelters could be built in the city.
ANCHORAGE (AP) — City officials in Anchorage are considering a change to its land use code that would expand where homeless shelters could be built in the city.
Where the money is going The handful of changes to the acting mayor’s proposal include a $437,500 allocation for the Alaska Black Caucus to acquire an office space to provide services to Black, Indigenous and people of color who were disproportionately affected by the pandemic. The Assembly also provided extra funds for a South Anchorage food pantry. Another change diverted some funds to Covenant House Alaska for emergency rapid rehousing of homeless youths, among other changes. A large chunk of the package, about $21.5 million, will replenish several existing city programs. Most provid...
Anchorage Assembly ends mask mandate, effective immediately Published 4 hours ago Share on Facebook Print article The Anchorage Assembly on Friday revoked the city’s mask mandate, effective immediately, just hours after municipal officials initially announced that the mandate would become an advisory next week. The Assembly’s move — upheld by Acting Mayor Austin Quinn-Davidson — dismantles a mask requirement that has been in place since last June and marks the latest major shift in the city’s pandemic response after most restrictions on businesses and gatherings were lifted ea...
Rivera, Weddleton keep acting positions in reorganization of Anchorage Assembly Marlise Irby © Provided by Anchorage KTUU-TV The Anchorage Assembly announced that Felix Rivera had been voted acting chair. ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Anchorage Assembly Acting Chair Felix Rivera was again voted into that position by fellow assembly members during a special meeting Tuesday, during which members also certified the regular municipal election. Rivera was chosen as acting chair in a vote by assembly members that was tallied by the municipal clerk and deputy municipal clerk, and Act...