Anchorage Fire Chief Jodie Hettrick plans to retire this summer Published March 3
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Print article Anchorage Fire Chief Jodie Hettrick said Wednesday that she plans to retire at the end of June. Both Hettrick and Anchorage Police Chief Justin Doll will retire from the municipality as a new mayor is elected. It’s common practice for incoming mayors to replace fire or police chiefs and Hettrick said she is viewing this as an opportunity to retire after spending 34 years working in emergency services. Hettrick was appointed chief by former Mayor Ethan Berkowitz in 2018. She joined the department in 2012 and has served as assistant chief, then deputy chief. She took the helm at the department after previous chief Denis LeBlanc retired.
Part 2 of 6 If you were born anytime in the last 60 years, you were probably taught from a young age that in an emergency, the very first thing you do is call 911. Dial that three-digit number from nearly anywhere in North America and you’ll be connected to a local public safety answering point, or PSAP, from which dispatchers can send police, fire and EMS units to help you with whatever your emergency may be. But what if your emergency isn’t a crime or physical ailment? Is the emergency response system really equipped to provide meaningful aid to someone who is experiencing a behavioral health crisis?
Alaska 2021 local ballot measures
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Ballotpedia is covering eleven local ballot measure in Alaska for voters in Anchorage on one election date.
In 2021, Ballotpedia is covering local measures that appear on the ballot for voters within the top 100 largest cities in the U.S. and all state capitals, including those outside of the top 100 largest cities. Ballotpedia is also covering a selection of notable police-related and election-related measures outside of the top 100 largest cities. Ballotpedia is also covering all local measures in California and all statewide ballot measures. Click here to see the scope of Ballotpedia local ballot measure coverage by year.
Behavioral health experts say Alaska needs a new way to help those in crisis SPONSORED: Alaskans experiencing a behavioral health emergency tend to end up in one of two places: the ER or jail. Now a coalition of agencies, advocates and providers says they’ve found a better way. Author: Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority Published March 1
Part 1 of 6 You never forget the first time you call the police on your own child. Or the fifth time. Or the tenth. Ellen’s son Justin wasn’t yet old enough to vote when she picked up the phone to dial 911 for the first time.
Forrest Dunbar is the right choice for Anchorage’s next mayor
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Forrest Dunbar is the right choice for Anchorage’s next mayor
Note: As part of our coverage of the 2021 Anchorage mayoral race, the Landmine invited the Dunbar, Bronson, Robbins, Evans, Martinez, and Falsey campaigns to submit one op-ed each of 700 words or less in support of their respective candidates. All submissions received are published as-is and in random order starting on March 1.
Ballots for the next Municipal election will arrive in our mailboxes in just a few weeks. As voters, we face an important decision about whom we elect to lead Anchorage for the coming years. Forrest Dunbar is a capable, experienced leader. He has taken the threat of COVID seriously and made hard decisions to protect our community. Forrest is focused on getting our economy back to work and has a vision for a vibrant Anchorage with thriving businesses. Forrest