Halter Beats Devilbiss For Mat-Su Mayor
The Mat-Su Borough has released updated election results for the October 6th elections. The new numbers show Vern Halter winning the Mat-su mayor’s race over incumbent Larry Devilbiss.
Local Politics
Repealed Labor Law Already An Issue In Assembly Race
The West Anchorage Assembly race is still six months from being decided, but it’s already getting heated as the three way dynamic between solidly conservative Adam Trombley, proudly progressive Eric Croft, and decidedly non-partisan Ira Perman forces all three candidates to jockey to define both themselves and their opponents.
Statewide Local Elections Rundown
Here is a quick and dirty rundown of what happened at ballot boxes around the state last night.
LGBT Rights Measure Passes: 4 Things You Need To Know
Last night the Anchorage Assembly passed the LGBT rights ordinance, AO-96, by an overwhelming 9-2 margin with Eagle River assembly members Amy Demboski and Bill Starr voting “no.†Here are 4 things you need to know going forward.
John Weddleton Launches Campaign for Assembly
Here is John Weddleton’s Campaign Announcement
Mayor Stays Silent While Vote On LGBT Measure Approaches
Someone should ask how the Mayor plans to proceed after the law’s passage. The scope and depth of his plans should be part of the public record so reasonable people can decide for themselves if they support it.
5 Takeaways from the Alaska Republican Party Picnic
Here are my five takeaways from the event.
Berkowitz Talks Climate Change
Mayor Berkowitz gave quite a speech on climate change before to GLACIER Conference. Its a speech that will make progressives tingle and conservatives bristle. Either way, the Mayor’s words will engage you and make you think.
Berkowitz Pushes Diversity, Hires Little
When Ethan Berkowitz ran for mayor he made cultural diversity and inclusion a cornerstone of his campaign. During his transition process that commitment took the…