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In this week’s View From City Hall, Anchorage Mayor Dan Sullivan speaks about his proposed sidewalk ban, which was tabled, and whether he felt he was being attacked in Tuesday night’s Assembly meeting during the public discussion of his proposed ban.
On whether the city has enough affordable housing, Sullivan says Anchorage is not in the business of building affordable homes. Affordable housing will have to come from the state, he says. Sullivan also explains why CH2M HILL won the municipal contract to streamline the city’s operations and how much he expects the contractor to save the municipality. The mayor also talks about the potential ripple effects of the national debt ceiling debates and whether federal funding for municipal projects will be pulled. Sullivan wants the state to pick up the tab for the senior citizen property tax exemption, which he says is costing the municipality, i.e. other property owners, more than $24 million every year. Tony Knowles Coastal Trail will be closed from Aug. 1 through Aug. 7. |
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lightwell said on Sunday, Aug 21 at 8:05 AM
Nothing is ever as it seems.. especially when it comes to print and tv
72683812Mary Mo said on Saturday, Aug 20 at 10:55 PM
How come we haven't been able to view the recent View From City Hall? Doesn't it also seem funny that no local news sources are covering Martin lately? He has been in and out of jail a few times now (currently in) but no mention of it. Is it possible that someone with some sort of power has declared an end to the coverage which has also brought to light some of the insensitivities of Sullivan?
72671989lightwell said on Saturday, Aug 20 at 8:17 AM
When Begich was mayor the sidewalks were cleared within two days of a heavy snow... with Sullivan.. sometimes over a week before they are cleared... he is 'tone deaf' when it comes to people... he should have sent one of his 'people' out to talk with Mr Martin and find out what would satisfy him and then make a public show of offering it to the fellow.. I expect his 'deafness' will cost him his re-election
72649368Mary M said on Tuesday, Aug 2 at 12:04 AM
Don't bother writing a slightly controversial response on here as it will soon be removed.
71663304mikey372002 said on Monday, Aug 1 at 3:23 PM
Its a dictorship way dan boy is trying to deal with this homeless person,I guess dan boy dont want to talk to him cuz he dont have any money to donate to dan boys relection. Oppps i spilled the beans.
71646864Agafia R said on Sunday, Jul 31 at 11:49 AM
Their not in the habbit of making affordable housing because that means their housing property will go down...they dont want ever 1 to be able to buy a house. They like to keep the rich rich and the poor poor no matter how hard we work. Mayor Dan Sullivan is a real peice of work and I for 1 will be happy to see his time as mayor over. You are not one of the people Sullivan like you try to pretend to be.
71589547Kevin S said on Thursday, Jul 28 at 8:02 PM
I still think the sidewalks are for foot traffic, not camping. Good old John has been given all he needs except public affirmation from the mayor. He should get off the street and avail himself of the opportunities and services he's been presented with. Also, making the state pay for it's own mandates is a great t idea. I really do like Dan Sullivan. He's a good mayor. Keep up the good work Dan!
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