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Ballot ReviewPrepared by the League of Women Voters of Anchorage for the

Anchorage Regular Municipal Election, Tuesday, April 6, 2021Mayor • School Board • Service Area Boards • Propositions

This is a VOTE AT HOME/VOTE BY MAIL ELECTIONTraditional polling places will not be available

Ballot packages will be mailed March 15, 2021, to qualified voters in the Municipality of Anchorage at their address of record with the State of Alaska Division of Elections. Ballot packages will not be forwarded by the U.S. Postal Service.

➯ Voting by Mail is as easy as 1-2-3! Safe • Secure • Confidential Voters should follow the instructions included in the ballot package and follow these three steps:

1. Vote your ballot, filling in the ovals completely in blue or black ink. Place your voted ballot in the enclosed secrecy sleeve and place the secrecy sleeve in your ballot return envelope. (Only one ballot per return envelope.)

2. Sign the voter declaration on the back of your ballot return envelope.

3. Return your ballot envelope in one of three ways: 1) place your ballot in a Secure Drop Box (muni.org/elections/dropbox), 2) send the ballot through the mail with the U.S. Postal Service using 55¢ first class postage, or 3) bring it to an Anchorage Vote Center (muni.org/elections/AVC). Ballots MUST be postmarked on or before Election Day. If mailing your ballot the day before or on Election Day, ask a postal official to hand-cancel (hand-stamp) the envelope with a postmark.

Learn more by calling 907-243-VOTE (8683), emailing [email protected] or visiting muni.org/elections. Find Frequently Asked Questions online at muni.org/electionsFAQ.

This Ballot Review presents information about bond propositions and an assembly seat recall as well as contact information for the mayor and school board candidates. There are no assembly seats on this ballot.

The Notice of Election was published in the Anchorage Daily News on Sunday, February 7, 2021, and will be published again on Sunday, April 4, 2021. It is online at muni.org/elections. The notice will list the mayor, school board and service area candidates, Anchorage Vote Centers and Secure Drop Box hours and locations, and the text of the ballot propositions. The Notice of Bonded Indebtedness was included in the Notice of Election.

Who May Vote? Anyone who is a qualified voter of the State of Alaska, a resident of the municipality for 30 days immediately preceding the election, and registered to vote in state elections at a residence address within the municipality at least 30 days before the election may vote in this election.

Voting Options Prior to ElectionDay and onElection Day

Voting begins when you receive your ballot package. You may vote by mail, vote in-person at an Anchorage Vote Center, request a ballot to be mailed to a temporary address, request to vote by fax, or request to vote by email. Ballots MUST be postmarked on or before Election Day. If mailing your ballot the day before or on Election Day, ask a postal official to hand-cancel (hand-stamp) the envelope with a postmark.

Applications to Vote at a Temporary Address must be received by the Clerk’s Office by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, March 30, 2021. Applications are available at muni.org/21application or by calling 907-243-VOTE (8683).

To vote by fax or by email, you must contact the Clerk’s Office by calling 907-243-VOTE (8683). Applications to vote by fax or by email received after 5 p.m. on March 30, 2021, will be processed subject to availability of staff and resources until 5 p.m. on Monday, April 5, 2021.

Voting on Service Area Bonds

Bond-related projects such as roads and parks are organized into service areas with various geographic boundaries; only taxpayers in those service areas pay for the bonded projects. Even so, state law requires a pledge of the “full faith and credit” of the whole Municipality of Anchorage (Municipality), which means that a bond proposition in a service area must be approved by a majority of voters throughout the Municipality as well as by a majority of voters in the service area.

Another way of stating this would be to say: All bonds are paid for areawide by property taxpayers, except those in service areas. For example, this applies to Propositions 5 (ARDSA – Roads & Drainage), 6 (APRSA – Parks and Recreation), 7 (AFSA – Fire Service Area), and 8 (AMPSA – Police).

Other bond-related projects like Propositions 1 (Facilities), 2 (Senior Centers/Loussac Library), and 3 (Public Safety and Transit) are paid for by property owners throughout the Municipality. For more information on the individual bond projects, go to OMB’s Fact Sheets: http://www.muni.org/Departments/budget/Pages/2021-Bond-Prop-Fact-Sheets.aspx.

Voting for Candidates

Qualified voters residing in the Municipality of Anchorage may vote for a candidate listed by filling in the oval completely in blue or black ink next to the name, or writing in the name of a person qualified to hold that office and filling in the oval next to the write-in name. Candidates’ names appear in random order on the ballot.

The mayor is elected areawide. If no candidate receives 45%+1, a runoff election will be held on May 11, 2021, between the two candidates receiving the most votes.

School board members are elected at large, meaning each member represents all areas of the Municipality but is elected to a designated seat. School board candidates win with a simple majority.

Service area board members are elected by the voters residing in the respective service area. Service area candidates must file a declaration of candidacy, even as a write-in, at least seven days before the election.

For the Tuesday, April 6, 2021, Regular Municipal Election, qualified voters within the Municipality of Anchorage will:• Elect a mayor and four school board members• Voters residing in Assembly District 4, Seat G

will vote on a recall

• Vote areawide on eight propositions• Voters residing in three service areas will vote on

their respective service area propositions

• Voters residing in some service areas will elect members to their respective service area boards

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Anchorage Vote Centers offer the following services:Voting assistance • Register to vote • Vote a questioned ballot • Return a ballot

Replace a lost or damaged ballot • Receive and vote a ballot package

Call 907-243-VOTE (8683) for more information. View a map of Anchorage Vote Center locations at muni.org/elections/AVC

➯ Anchorage Vote Center Locations

Traditional polling places will not be available

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ZJ Loussac Library3600 Denali Street, First Floor, Assembly ChambersAll Municipal ballots will be available at this location.Weekdays, March 29 – April 5, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.Saturday, April 3, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sunday, April 4, Noon – 5 p.m.Election Day, April 6, 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.

City Hall632 West 6th Avenue, Room #155All Municipal ballots will be available at this location. Weekdays, March 29 – April 5, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.Saturday, April 3, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.Sunday, April 4, Noon – 5 p.m.Election Day, April 6, 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.Use Bus Routes 10, 11, 20, 30, 25, 35, 40, 41, 92

Eagle River Town CenterSame building as the library12001 Business Boulevard, Community Room #170Only Chugiak-Eagle River ballots will be available at this location.Weekdays, March 29 – April 5, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.Saturday, April 3, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.Sunday, April 4, Noon – 5 p.m.Election Day, April 6, 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.Use Bus Route 92

➯ Secure Ballot Drop Box LocationsSecure Ballot Drop Boxes are open 24/7 from March 16, 2021 to April 6, 2021 at 8 p.m.

View a map of Secure Ballot Drop Box locations at muni.org/elections/dropbox. Call 907-243-VOTE (8683) for more information.

Location Location

Anchorage School District Education Center, 5530 E. Northern Lights BoulevardUse Bus Route 10

Girdwood Community Center, 250 Egloff Drive

Bartlett High School, 1101 Golden Bear Drive Use Bus Route 25 Loussac Library, 3600 Denali Street

Begich Middle School, 7440 Creekside Center Drive Use Bus Routes 30, 31 O’Malley’s on the Green, 3651 O’Malley Road

City Hall Parking Lot, 632 W. 6th Avenue Use Bus Routes 10, 11, 20, 30, 25, 35, 40, 41, 92

Planning and Development Center (MOA Permit Center), 4700 Elmore Road New location! Use Bus Route 25

Clark Middle School, 150 Bragaw Street Use Bus Routes 20, 21 Service High School, 5577 Abbott Road

Dimond High School, 2909 W. 88th Avenue Use Bus Route 65 South Anchorage High School, 13400 Elmore Road

Eagle River Town Center, 12001 Business Boulevard Use Bus Route 92 Spenard Community Recreation Center, 2020 W. 48th Avenue

Election Center, 619 E. Ship Creek Avenue UAA Alaska Airlines Center, 3550 Providence Drive Use Bus Routes 10, 20, 55

Fairview Community Recreation Center, 1121 E. 10th Avenue Use Bus Route 11 West Anchorage High School, 1700 Hillcrest Drive Use Bus Route 40

Bill Evans Phone: 907-250-5490 Email: [email protected] Web: www.votebillevans.com

Albert L. Swank, Jr. Phone: 360-620-7046 Email: [email protected]

George Martinez Phone: 907-406-8907 Email: [email protected] Web: www.george2021.com

Reza Momin Phone: 907-764-2240 Email: [email protected]

Bill Falsey Phone: 907-529-7096 Email: [email protected] Web: www.falseyformayor.com

Heather Herndon Phone: 907-602-7180 Email: [email protected] Web: www.HerndonForMayor.com

Anna Anthony Phone: 501-679-1613 Email: [email protected]

David Bronson Phone: 907-301-9995 Email: [email protected] Web: www.bronsonformayor.com

Jeffrey Brown Phone: 907-223-0140 Email: [email protected]

Jacob Versteeg Phone: 907-276-0100 Email: [email protected]

Mike Robbins Phone: 907-245-1498 Email: [email protected] Web: www.robbinsformayor.com

Forrest Dunbar Phone: 907-570-2554 Email: [email protected] Web: www.forrestdunbar.com

Darin Colbry Phone: 907-885-9630 Email: [email protected]

Joe Westfall Phone: 907-441-1840 Email: [email protected]

Jacob Seth Kern Phone: 907-244-4404

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Assembly District 4 Seat G RecallTo be voted upon by registered voters residing in Assembly District 4.

SPONSOR STATEMENT“Assembly chair Felix Rivera on August 11, 2020 violated EO-15, an emergency order intended to protect the health and safety of Anchorage citizens, issued by the Mayor of Anchorage pursuant to AMC 3.80.060(H) by: 1) knowingly participating in an indoor gath-ering of more than 15 people (a meeting of the Anchorage Assembly) and 2) continuing to participate in an indoor gathering of more than 15 people at a meeting of the Anchorage Assembly after being specifically informed of the violation. Assembly chair Rivera failed to perform prescribed duties as chair of the Assembly by allowing the August 11 meeting he was presiding over to continue in violation of EO-15 after the violation was brought to his attention by a point of order. Of all citizens in Anchorage the chair of the Anchorage Assembly should have been scrupulous in obeying the gathering limitation established by paragraph 4 of EO-15. His failure to do so needlessly endangered the lives of Anchorage citizens, encouraged the spread of COVID-19 throughout the community, and merits recall from office.”

FELIX RIVERA STATEMENT

“It is an honor to serve as your voice on the Anchorage Assembly. From rebuilding our police force, to revitalizing Anchorage’s economy, to pushing the Municipality to clean up inhumane encampments and respectfully house our population experiencing homeless-ness, I have been working hard for you every day and getting results.

Let me be clear- the allegations in this recall petition are simply false. The group behind this effort includes my opponent from last year’s election and people opposed to sci-ence-based efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19. They are trying to overturn last year’s election and intimidate Anchorage into abandoning efforts which have saved lives and preserved hospital capacity.

The global pandemic has affected all our lives. I worked hard to effectively utilize millions of dollars in economic relief for neighbors affected by the pandemic and rental relief to keep families in their homes. As Chair, I worked to ensure that our meetings were open to the public even when the virus prevented in-person attendance.

I work for you. With your NO vote I can continue to serve you, working to make our neighborhoods safer, grow our economy, and give you a meaningful voice in your local government.

Felix Rivera”

Candidates for Anchorage School Board

Seat B One year remaining on 3-year term expiring 2022.

Judy Norton Eledge Phone: 907-349-8309 Email: [email protected] Web: www. sbcandidates.com

Marilyn Stewart Phone: 907-229-7606 Email: [email protected]

Mark Anthony Cox Phone: 907-406-4921 Email: [email protected] Web: facebook.com/votemarkanthonycox

Kelly Lessens Phone: 907-717-6451 Email: [email protected] Web: www.kelly4anchoragekids.com

Seat EPat Higgins Phone: 907-952-5871 Email: [email protected] Web: www.pathigginsforschoolboard.com

Alisha Hilde Phone: 907-720-1060 Email: [email protected] Web: www.alishahilde.com

Edgar Blatchford Phone: 907-223-6745 Email: [email protected]

Rachel Blakeslee Phone: 713-376-7070 Email: [email protected]

Sami Graham Phone: 907-230-9034 Email: [email protected] Web: www.samigraham.com

Nial Sherwood Williams Phone: 907-717-9647 Email: [email protected] Web: www.1776Alaska.org

Seat FMarcus Sanders Phone: 907-433-9610 Email: [email protected]

Kim Paulson Phone: 907-290-4986 Email: [email protected] Web: www.sbcandidates.com

Dan Loring Phone: 907-227-5576 Email: [email protected]

Dora Wilson Phone: 907-884-8584 Email: [email protected] Web: www.dorawilsonforschoolboard.com

Seat G

Elisa Vakalis Phone: 907-223-5963 Email: [email protected]

Carl Jacobs Phone: 907-632-7285 Email: [email protected] Web: www.carl4anchorage.com

Service Area Board candidates’ contact information may be found at muni.org/elections/candidates.

Proposition 1 - $6,905,000 Areawide Facilities Capital Improvement Project Bonds

ProjectEstimated

Cost

EstimatedAnnual O & M

Anchorage Health Facility Safety & Code Upgrades $2,500,000 -

Facility Safety/Code Upgrades 500,000 -

Major Municipal Facility Fire Alarm System Replacement -

Phase III 400,000 -

Pool Filtration System 500,000 -

Major Municipal Facility Upgrade Projects – Deferred 680,000 -

Public Restrooms 325,000 $40,000

Solar Panel Energy Saving Improvements 2,000,000

Total: $6,905,000 $40,000

(AO 2021-6(S))

These bonds would pay for capital improvements to areawide facilities. The proposed im-provements include building safety rehabilitation and upgrades, facility renovations, code improvement projects, pool filtration system, public restrooms, solar panel energy saving improvements and related capital improvements.

For property assessed at $100,000 (based on the estimated 2021 areawide assessed valu-ation in Anchorage), the estimated annual increase in taxes is $1.47 to retire the proposed bond and an annual increase in the municipal tax cap of approximately $0.12 to pay for annual operation and maintenance (O&M) costs.

Property owners throughout the Municipality of Anchorage would be taxed for these bonds.

Projects expected to be funded include, but are not limited to:

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Proposition 4 - Areawide Anchorage Police Department Information Technology Systems Special Levy and Reduction of Voter Approved Indebtedness

This proposition would allow the Municipality annually to levy a special tax not to exceed $1,840,000 dedicated to pay the costs of acquiring for the Anchorage Police Department computer-aided dispatch (CAD), record-management system (RMS), digital-evidence man-agement systems, in-car and body worn cameras, and related technology and services.

If passed, this proposition would eliminate $940,000 from the amount approved by AO 2015-141 from the principal amount of indebtedness that could be authorized by the separate “Areawide Public Safety and Transit Capital Improvement Bonds” proposition included as Proposition 3 (AO 2015-141) in 2016.

For property assessed at $100,000 (based on the estimated 2021 areawide assessed valuation in Anchorage), the estimated annual cost will not exceed $5.32 to pay for annual leasing, operations and maintenance (O&M) costs.

Property owners throughout the Municipality of Anchorage would be taxed for this proposition.

(A0 2020-116(S))

ProjectEstimated

Cost


Loussac Library Building – Alaska Room $ 500,000 -

Anchorage Senior Activity Center – Renovations Phase II 350,000 -

Chugiak-Eagle River Senior Center Phase II and III 300,000 -

Total: $1,150,000

(AO 2021-6(S))

Proposition 2 - $1,150,000 Areawide Facilities Capital Improvement Project Bonds for Anchorage and Chugiak-Eagle River Senior Centers and Loussac Library

These bonds would pay for capital improvements to areawide facilities for the Anchorage and Chugiak-Eagle River Senior Centers and the Loussac Library. The proposed improve-ments include building safety rehabilitation and upgrades, facility renovations, code improvement projects and related capital improvements.

For property assessed at $100,000 (based on the estimated 2021 areawide assessed valuation in Anchorage), the estimated annual increase in taxes is $0.25 to retire the proposed bond.



Proposition 3 - $5,300,000 Areawide Public Safety and Transit Capital Improvement Bonds

These bonds would pay to upgrade the Anchorage Areawide Radio Network Infrastructure, acquire new replacement ambulances and a heavy rescue vehicle, make improvements to transit facilities and centers, acquire and replace transit vehicles and support equipment, undertake bus stop improvements and school zone safety improvements, and related capital improvements.

For property assessed at $100,000 (based on the estimated 2021 areawide assessed valu-ation in Anchorage), the estimated annual increase in taxes is $1.13 to retire the proposed bond and an annual increase in the municipal tax cap of approximately $0.01 to pay for annual operations and maintenance (O&M) costs of $2,000.


ProjectEstimated

Cost


Anchorage Areawide Radio Network Infrastructure Upgrade $2,100,000 $ 2,000

Fire Ambulance Replacement 600,000 -

Rescue 41 Girdwood 870,000 --

Transit Facilities, Centers, and Bus Stop Improvements 755,000

School Safety Zone 500,000 -

Transit Fleet/Support Equipment/Support Vehicle Replacement & Expansion 475,000 -

Total: $5,300,000 $ 2,000

(AO 2021-5)


Proposition 5 - $36,425,000 Anchorage Roads and Drainage Service Area Road and Storm Drainage Bonds

These bonds would pay for roads and storm drainage capital acquisition, construction, renovation, upgrades and related capital improvements in the Anchorage Road and Drainage Service Area (ARDSA).

For property in the ARDSA assessed at $100,000 (based on the estimated 2021 assessed valuation in the ARDSA), the estimated annual increase in taxes is $9.92 to retire the proposed bond and an annual increase in the municipal tax cap of $2.99 to pay for annual operation and maintenance (O&M) costs of $809,000.

Only property owners in the ARDSA would be taxed for these bonds. The ARDSA includes much of the Anchorage Bowl. It does not include Girdwood, Eagle River/Chugiak and most of the Hillside. However, because state law requires the full faith and credit of the whole Municipality to be pledged for these bonds, passage requires approval by voters residing in the entire Municipality as well as by voters in the ARDSA.

ProjectEstimated

Cost


15th Ave Surface Rehab – Minnesota Dr to Gambell St $1,500,000 $ 20,000

42nd Ave Upgrade – Lake Otis Pkwy to Florina St 1,500,000 -

48th Ave/Cordova St Reconstruction Old Seward Hwy to International Airport Rd

750,000 -

ADA Improvements 500,000 2,000

Alaska Railroad Crossing Rehabilitation 500,000 20,000

AMATS: 4th Ave Signals and Lighting – Cordova St to Ingra St 270,000 25,000

AMATS: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave Extension 160,000 -

AMATS: Spenard Rd Rehabilitation - Benson Blvd to Minnesota Dr

160,000 -

Anchorage Signal System, Signage, and Safety Improvements 500,000 5,000

ARDSA Alley Paving 300,000 -

ARDSA Street Light Improvements 500,000 -

Boundary Ave Surface Rehab – Oklahoma St to Muldoon Rd 1,500,000 10,000

Campbell Woods Subd Area Road and Drainage Improvements

3,100,000 50,000


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Proposition 6 - $3,950,000 Anchorage Parks and Recreation Service Area Capital Improvement Bonds

These bonds would pay to renovate and rehabilitate trails and parks, make playground, athletic field, safety, ADA and park improvements at various parks and recreational facilities, and make related capital improvements in the Anchorage Parks and Recreation Service Area (APRSA).

For property in the APRSA assessed at $100,000 (based on the estimated 2021 assessed valuation in the APRSA), the estimated annual increase in taxes is $0.98 to retire the proposed bond and an annual increase in the municipal tax cap of $0.65 to pay for additional operation and maintenance (O&M) costs not to exceed $192,000.

Only property owners in the APRSA would be taxed for these bonds. The APRSA includes most of the Anchorage Bowl and most of the Hillside. There would be no cost to property owners in Eagle River/Chugiak, Birchwood, Peters Creek, Eklutna, Girdwood, Indian, Bird Creek and portions of Glen Alps, Rabbit Creek and Bear Valley. However, because state law requires the full faith and credit of the whole Municipality to be pledged for these bonds, passage requires approval by voters residing in the entire Municipality as well as by voters in the APRSA.

ProjectEstimated

Cost


Athletic Field Safety Improvements $ 500,000 $ 25,000

Campbell Creek Trail Rehabilitation & Way Finding 600,000 30,000

Chanshtnu Muldoon Park, Phase II 200,000 10,000

Chester Creek Complex Facility Safety, Security, and ADA Upgrades 100,000 5,000

Facility Safety Upgrades 100,000 5,000

Fish Creek Trail to the Ocean 100,000 -

KFQD Park 400,000 20,000

Northeast Connector Trail 600,000 30,000

Russian Jack Springs Park Safety and ADA Improvements 200,000 10,000

South Anchorage Sports Park 300,000 15,000

Taku Lake Park 500,000 25,000

Tony Knowles Coastal Trail to Ship Creek Trail Connection 130,000 -

Ure Park Improvements 220,000 17,000

Total $3,950,000 $192,000

(AO 2021-3)

ProjectEstimated

Cost


Downtown Lighting and Signals Upgrades 3,000,000 25,000

E 20th Ave Pedestrian Improvements – Tikishla Park to Bragaw St

300,000 -

Ellen Ave Improvements – Klatt Rd to 123rd Ave 250,000 25,000

Flooding, Glaciation, and Drainage Annual Program 1,750,000 15,000

Four Season Mobile Home Park Area Storm Drain Improvements

250,000 -

Hacienda Dr Drainage Improvements 150,000 5,000

Image Dr/Reflection Dr Area Road Reconstruction 3,000,000 75,000

Intersection Resurfacing 150,000 -

Lakehurst Dr Area Drainage Improvements Phase IV 200,000 2,000

Low Impact Development Annual Program 250,000 10,000

M St Improvements – 4th Ave to 5th Ave 1,500,000 25,000

Mountain View Dr Surface Rehab – Taylor St to McCarrey St 1,300,000 10,000

Nathan Dr/74th Ave Area Drainage and Resurfacing 350,000 15,000

Pavement and Subbase Rehabilitation 1,000,000 60,000

Pedestrian Safety and Rehab Improvements Annual Program 1,000,000 75,000

Providence Dr/University Dr Surface Rehab – Lake Otis Pkwy to east end

250,000 -

ProjectEstimated

Cost


Quinhagak St Upgrade – E Dowling Rd to Askeland Dr 500,000 -

Road and Storm Drain Improvements Annual Program 1,750,000 15,000

Sound Barrier/Retaining Wall Replacement 250,000 -

Storm Drain Condition Assessment and Rehabilitation Program

1,000,000 -

Ticia Cir/Ashley Cir Area Drainage Improvements 2,300,000 25,000

Traffic Calming and Safety Improvements 1,000,000 60,000

Valley St Improvements – 6th Ave to 10th Ave 300,000 35,000

W 32nd and E 33rd Ave Upgrades – Spenard Road to Old Seward Hwy

1,500,000 150,000

West Anchorage Snow Disposal Site 470,000 -

Zodiac Manor Subd Area Surface Rehab Phase II 300,000 50,000

Pine Street and Reka Drive Pullout Removal 160,000 -

Heavy Equipment Fleet Vehicles 955,000 -

Total: $36,425,000 $809,000

(AO 2021-8)

Proposition 5 - $36,425,000 Anchorage Roads and Drainage Service Area Road and Storm Drainage Bonds (continued)

ProjectEstimated

Cost


AFD Facility Improvements $ 500,000 -

Fire Ladder Truck Replacement 1,450,000 -

Total $1,950,000 -

(AO 2021-4)

Proposition 7 - $1,950,000 Anchorage Fire Service Area Fire Protection Bonds

These bonds would pay for acquiring a replacement fire ladder truck, making Anchorage Fire Department facility improvements, and related capital improvements in the Anchorage Fire Service Area (AFSA).

For property in the AFSA assessed at $100,000 (based on the estimated 2021 assessed val-uation in the AFSA), the estimated annual increase in taxes is $0.44 to retire the proposed bond. There are no new operation and maintenance (O&M) costs.

Only property owners in the AFSA would be taxed for these bonds. The AFSA includes the Anchorage Bowl, Eagle River and most of the Hillside. There would be no cost to proper-ty owners in Chugiak, Birchwood, Peters Creek, Girdwood and portions of Glen Alps and Rabbit Creek. However, because state law requires the full faith and credit of the whole Municipality to be pledged for these bonds, passage requires approval by voters residing in the entire Municipality as well as by voters in the AFSA.



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Proposition 8 - $3,900,000 Anchorage Metropolitan Police Service Area Bonds

These bonds would pay for new Anchorage Police Department replacement fleet vehi-cles and related capital improvements in the Anchorage Metropolitan Police Service Area (AMPSA).

For property in the AMPSA assessed at $100,000 (based on the estimated 2021 assessed valuation in the AMPSA), the estimated annual increase in taxes is $0.85 to retire the pro-posed bond. There are no new operation and maintenance (O&M) costs.

Only property owners in the AMPSA would be taxed for these bonds. The AMPSA in-cludes areas north of McHugh Creek (other than Fire Island). There would be no cost to property owners in Girdwood, Bird, Indian, Rainbow, Portage and other areas outside the service area. However, because state law requires the full faith and credit of the whole Municipality to be pledged for these bonds, passage requires approval by voters residing in the entire Municipality as well as by voters in the AMPSA.

ProjectEstimated

Cost


APD Fleet Vehicles $3,900,000 -

Total $3,900,000 -

(AO 2021-9)

Proposition 9 - Annexation of Blue Beary Estates Subdivision Lots 1, 6, 7, 8, 9 and

Tract 1 to the Bear Valley LRSA and Amending the Bear Valley LRSA Boundaries

This proposition expands the Bear Valley Limited Road Service Area (LRSA) through the annexation of Blue Beary Estates Subdivision Lot 1, Lot 6, Lot 7, Lot 8, Lot 9, and Tract 1. It will further amend the Blue Beary Estates Subdivision boundaries, effective retroactive to January 1, 2021.

The existing mill rate in the Bear Valley LRSA is 1.5 mills. If approved, property owners within the proposed Blue Beary Estates Subdivision annexation area may pay additional property taxes, pending approval of current budgeted mill rate, up to $150 of property tax-es per $100,000 assessed value annually for the Bear Valley LRSA for annual maintenance and operating (O&M) costs.

To be voted on by qualified voters in the Bear Valley LRSA and the proposed Blue Beary Estates annexation area.

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EXHIBIT ABear ValleyLimited Road Service Area

Proposition 9Bear Valley

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Proposition 10 – Approving De-Annexation of Alpine Terrace Blk 2, Lot 6 From

the Upper O’Malley LRSA and Amending the Upper O’Malley LRSA Boundaries

This proposition reduces the boundaries of the Upper O’Malley Limited Road Service Area (LRSA) by de-annexing Alpine Terrace Subdivision Block 2, Lot 6 from the Upper O’Malley LRSA and amending the Upper O’Malley LRSA boundaries, effective retroactive to January 1, 2021.

The affected area within the Upper O’Malley LRSA and Alpine Terrace Subdivision access-es Alatna Avenue, which does not receive road maintenance services from the Upper O’Malley LRSA. All other properties with access onto Alatna Avenue are not in a road ser-vice area and maintain the road privately. If approved, the property owner within Alpine Terrace Subdivision Block 2, Lot 6 will incur a decrease in property taxes for road services beginning with the tax year 2021.

To be voted on by qualified voters in the Upper O’Malley LRSA.

(AO 2020-136)

Proposition 11 – Approving De-Annexation of Creekview Estates Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6

From the South Goldenview RRSA and Amending the South Goldenview RRSA Boundaries

This proposition reduces the boundaries of the South Goldenview Rural Road Service Area (RRSA) by de-annexing parcels of the Creekview Estates Subdivision, Lots, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 from the South Goldenview RRSA and amends the South Goldenview RRSA boundaries, effective retroactive to January 1, 2021.

The existing mill rate in the South Goldenview RRSA is 1.80 mills. If approved, the property owners in Creekview Estates Subdivision, Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 will incur a decrease in property taxes for road services beginning with the tax year 2021.

To be voted on by qualified voters in the South Goldenview RRSA.

(AO 2021-7)

General Obligation BondsGeneral Purpose School

Total Outstanding

General Obligation Bonds Issued and Outstanding $416,180,000 $455,610,000 $871,790,000

Authorized but Unissued General Obligation Bonds $116,417,000 $124,204,500 $240,621,500

Total General Obligation Bonded IndebtednessIncluding Authorized but Unissued Bonds $1,112,411,500

Bonded Indebtedness 2020

The current General Obligation bonded indebtedness of the Municipality of Anchorage, including authorized but unissued bonds, based on bonds outstanding as of December 31, 2020, is as follows:

General Obligation Bonds

General Purpose Bond

PrincipalSchool Bond

PrincipalTotal Principal to be Repaid 2021

$36,315,000 $49,815,000 $86,130,000

Debt Service Payments to be Repaid 2021

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Qualified voters within the Municipality of Anchorage will:

• Elect a mayor and four school board members

• Vote on Assembly District 4 Seat G recall

• Elect service area boards

• Vote areawide on eight propositions and three service area propositions

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