Unconstitutional Homeless Ordinance, Ski Resort’s Lawsuit Against the Muni

Plus why some heated sidewalk are shut down, a ski resort's lawsuit against the muni and the mayor’s intentions for re-election.

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By Andrea Gusty

Story Created: Jan 26, 2011 at 5:39 PM AKDT

Story Updated: Aug 6, 2012 at 11:05 AM AKDT

Original article posted Jan. 6, 2011

Talking Points
 
Homeless camps in Anchorage
  • Court rules Anchorage notification period to homeless “unconstitutional”
  • Personal belongings of trespassers on public space
  • Considers revising language, repealing
  • Boom in homeless camp population, lack of enforcement
Public safety
  • Fire chief to fill vacant department positions
  • Search for veteran firefighters to keep training costs low
  • Overtime costs vs. hiring employees
Lay offs
  • 110 positions to be cut, 56 vacant, 54 on-duty
  • Employees who quit, retired and/or bump other employees affect hard lay off numbers
Heated sidewalks
  • Budget constraints impact city luxuries
  • “Not a wise expenditure of municipal funds”
  • Roped into road bonds, packaged voted on by Anchorage voters
  • F & E St. intersections to remain heated; ice dams, thaw/freeze issues
Re-election bid
  • Filed letter of intent to run for Anchorage mayor
  • No intent to run for higher office
 

 

 

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E.V. said on Wednesday, Apr 27 at 6:14 PM

I am a homeowner and have never been faced with homelessness. Saying this; I am relieved that they have allowed more rights to the homeless as far as time allowances and personal property. just look at it like this: If you came home and someone took everything you owned! What do you expect them to do? disappear?

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