Hear this panel discussion on homelessness in Anchorage

A man sits on a bed with a bunch of knives and other tools and leafs through a white notebook
Allen Lavont Jefferson talks about his plans for volunteer work in his tent in Anchorage’s Mountain View neighborhood in August, 2021 (Lex Treinen/Alaska Public Media)

This episode of Addressing Alaskans features a panel representatives from local organizations examining solutions to homelessness. The event was hosted by Rep. Ivy Spohnholz and moderated by Alaska Public Media’s Lori Townsend.

SPEAKERS:

  • Jasmine Boyle: Anchorage Coalition on Ending Homelessness
  • Michelle Brown: Rasmuson Foundation
  • Dr. Sharon Chamard: Faculty at the UAA Justice Center
  • Meg Zaletel: Chair, Anchorage Assembly Committee on Housing and Homelessness
    Terrence Shanigan: Director of Legislative Affairs, Mayor Bronson administration

BROADCAST: Sunday, August 22, 2021

RECORDED: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at the Wilda Marston Theater

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Ammon Swenson is Alaska Public Media’s Audio Media Content Producer. He was born and raised in Anchorage, Alaska. He graduated from UAA in 2018 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and integrated media. He’s previously worked for KRUA radio, the Anchorage Press, and The Northern Light.

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