Albert L. Swank, Jr.

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COVID closures, cancelled civic and culture events and the decline of summer tourists have turned Anchorage’s downtown into “a ghost town.” How will you revitalize downtown Anchorage?

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Do you support a minimum wage of $15 for municipal workers? Why or why not?

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What ideas do you have to ensure that the make-up of the municipal workforce reflects the diversity of the Anchorage community?

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With steep declines in revenue sharing from the state of Alaska, how will you support essential city services? Will this level of support be enough to attract future investment?

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Do you have a commitment to incorporate and utilize renewable energy sources?

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Anchorage has a shortage of housing at multiple income levels. What can you do to mitigate the problem and how will you influence housing development toward what the city needs?

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The homeless crisis in Anchorage is persistent, disturbing and humanly tragic. How do you plan to help the municipality solve this crisis?

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Anchorage is a university town with two institutions, one public and one private. What opportunities does this represent to the municipality?

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Can the mayor influence the tone of community dialogue? How?

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Local builders continually complain about delays in the municipal permitting process, and that Title 21 requirements make homes expensive. The complaints are old. Will you make changes?

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