Anchorage hadn’t had a permanent city attorney leading its Department of Law since June, when Mayor Dave Bronson’s original municipal attorney resigned.
The returns leave the city’s overriding political dynamic where it was before the election, with a left-of-center majority on the Assembly big enough to handily pass legislation and keep a check on a conservative mayor.
Anchorage s latest municipal attorney says public service drew her to the job alaskapublic.org - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from alaskapublic.org Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Candidate Brian Flynn is married to Mayor Dave Bronson’s Purchasing Department director, Rachelle Alger. Flynn, who is supported by Bronson, has said the personal relationship should not impact his ability to vote on most contracts and purchases.
Politics and pessimism are weighing down Anchorage s latest push for a new homeless shelter alaskapublic.org - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from alaskapublic.org Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.