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Just arrived at the Chambers for the 8/23 Assembly meeting, which is bound to be an interesting one. Live 🧵#ANCHgov #ANCgov

LaFrance gavels in the meeting, calling us to order. Allard is going to be late, Sulte is on the phone, as is Perez-Verdia. Everyone else is present in the Chambers. #ANCgov

No yelling during the pledge. Cross reads the land acknowledgement. Onto approving the minutes of previous meetings, which Constant makes a motion for. Petersen seconds. No opposition, minutes are approved. #ANCgov

Mayor's report. Bronson says today we rolled out the first part of the cold weather housing plan. Says details are on the Muni website. Reads the code that necessitates such a plan. He says it has been nearly 3 years since it has been necessary to have cold weather plans. #ANCgov

He says it's a partnership between the Muni and private actors. They will oversee licensing of private for profits, nonprofits, and churches to use facilities to shelter people in need. They have identified locations, perhaps enough for 100s to be sheltered. #ANCgov

Bronson says "we intend to activate the faith community through providing microgrants". He says they feel confident, and they have taken steps to figure out the plan before cold weather hits. Says no plan is perfect, but they are happy to work with the assembly to improve.#ANCgov

He turns attention to the Muni Clerk. He says the assembly has delayed it from it's initial introduction until today, but he's glad it's up for discussion. Electing a clerk will increase transparency. He says at state level, we have a Lt. Gov who oversees elections. #ANCgov

Dunbar asks the Mayor about the multiple facilities he has identified, can he give us examples? Bronson turns to Johnson, who says they'll have it in writing at the end of the month. Dunbar asks for an example? Johnson dodges, they have four buildings. Won't name. #ANCgov

Chair's report. LaFrance speaks to the crash on fifteenth, which ended the lives of two young people due to intoxicated driving. She says the community holds them and their families in our thoughts and prayers. She then says she attended the Hmong celebration this weekend.#ANCgov

She says it was a beautiful celebration, she was honored to be there, and she wishes the Hmong community a happy new year. She gives her gratitude to those in the Hmong community who serve in Muni positions. #ANCgov

She speaks to the board of equalization and their volunteers. If others are looking to serve on that board, contact the clerk. She speaks to the Clerk election item. She references the previously published statements by assembly leadership, it's unnecessary and partisan. #ANCgov

By making the position beholden to partisan interests and could put us in violation of state law. There are no elected clerks in Alaska. It gets in the way of non-partisan running of elections. She says Anchorage elections have flourished under professional clerks. #ANCgov

She says given the troubles within the administration, such as Gerace, Tshibaka, Eledge, and police body cams, she urges the admin to focus on necessary personnel issues, which don't include the clerk. Then she explains the rules of decorum in the Chambers. #ANCgov

Onto committee reports. Rivera says the first meeting of the cold weather housing task force was yesterday, they'll be meeting twice a week through September. He feels it is going well so far. He looks forward to thoroughly looking through the Mayor's documentation. #ANCgov

Rivera also says they are looking at placing the Gerace hiring issue on the audit plan in the coming months. #ANCgov

Cross speaks to the ACDA, says previously it has focused on downtown but now they are looking to focus outside of downtown as well. Stay tuned. #ANCgov

Constant speaks to the port revitalization effort. He has volunteered himself and the vice chair of the committee to sit down with relevant parties to discuss it. He also sat down with representation of the tribe of Eklutna, to speak about the Eklutna river/salmon futures.#ANCgov

Zalatel says on Thurs from 1:30-3:30 will be the AMATS committee meeting. There will also be an upcoming meeting in regards to the alcohol tax, re: how the grant is working/isn't working on Sept 7 at room 155, city hall. #ANCgov

Dunbar speaks to the budget and finance committee meeting last week. Says they heard in the treasurer's report that they have a surplus, due to increased community assistance from the state and $9mil from the car rental tax. $11mil surplus. #ANCgov

Quinn-Davidson elaborates, says as things heat up in budget season it will make sense for the health committee to do a deeper dive on the alcohol tax. #ANCgov

Petersen says the ethics and elections committee tomorrow has been cancelled. #ANCgov

Next, the addendum to the agenda. First we tackle any laid on the table items. First, a resolution recommending changes to the AMATS improvement plan. Under new public hearings, the admin's suggested ballot measure that would institute elections for Muni clerks. #ANCgov

Third is a cannabis license resolution. This is the only one that requires voting. Constant speaks to it, saying that one particular licensee is different from the rest. First year renewing the license and a first time mistake. Says they haven't had issues before. #ANCgov

Voting on laying that license renewal on the table begins. Passes 11-0. Constant motions to incorporate the addendum and laid on the table items, Zalatel seconds. No opposition. Next is initial audience participation. #ANCgov

Dustin Darden is first in line. He has a folder with documents, which he tapes up on the lectern. He proposes a resolution that he has sent the whole assembly. It is about having grand juries investigate crimes and injuries. I think it's supposed to be about vaccines? #ANCgov

Charles McKee, who has attended the previous two meetings to lodge his frustrations about a particular legal case he is involved in. I am still unsure exactly what the situation is, and don't feel super comfortable trying to summarize without decent context. Sorry y'all #ANCgov

Next, Dustin Sherman. He speaks in favor of electing the Muni Clerk. He says he's lived in 50 places throughout the states, and only Alaska doesn't elect the people in highest positions. He says we should also elect a sheriff. Takes away bias, let the people decide. #ANCgov

Next, Emily Wiser, representing Bike Anchorage. In favor of two measures on the agenda tonight. Says the previous strategy of the city has been to maximize the speed at which cars can move through the city. Its time to break the car-centric cycle. Walking, biking, busing better.

Reduces clogging, increases business, and reduces stagnation. Also reduces pollution. Reimagining transport is essential in reducing carbon emissions. We need a choice in how we get around to revitalize Anchorage. #ANCgov

Anna Hennikausen (sp?) also speaks in favor of non-motorized infrastructure. References a synthesis of 23 studies, which showed a positive impact on restaurants and businesses through emphasis on active travel (non-motorized) infrastructure. #ANCgov

Robert Moore, Sand Lake. Says he understands the assembly is opposed to elections for the Clerk, but the supreme court has already ruled it's within the mayor's power due to separation of powers. Encourages a motion to remove much of the assembly and Jones. No takers. #ANCgov

A member of the Pacific community testifies asking the assembly to reconsider having not given funding from ARPA to the Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander community. Speaks to the effect covid had on their community. #ANCgov

Another representative from the Pacific Islander Community speaks to the same issue. "Who's left behind? Who's not at the table? Who's missing?" They say their people are continuously hurt and never given consideration, yet the assembly has the power. #ANCgov

Next, Irene Quednow. Some random comments: two weeks ago a man said we don't need to invest in the port, we need to invest in food security. But where does the fertilizer, machines, etc come from? The port. #ANCgov

Second, she says, Dunbar has stated that Centennial is a humanitarian crisis. If so, where was the ACEH in helping? They refused. She points that at Zalatel. #ANCgov

Third, Quednow says, Constant brought forward the Mayoral removal AO. But where was his commitment to the charter when AQD sat in the mayor's seat? #ANCgov

Now she talks about problems with separation of powers. Says they aren't allowed to hire Falsey due to something I didn't catch. #ANCgov

Barbara from Sand Lake testifies. She is opposed to changing the Clerk position to an elected position. Should the clerk fail at their duty, it would necessitate a special election overseen by the clerk themselves, whereas now the Assembly assigns a replacement. #ANCgov

Allard arrives an hour late, with a McDonald's cup, smelling like hamburgers.

No shade, just an observation.

Final audience member participant speaks to thank the assembly for recognizing Women's Equality Day. Then she speaks to why she thinks the Clerk should remain an assigned position. "The municipal clerk must remain non-political." We need an efficient and ethical office, which...

...takes years of learning the position, so it is an advantage to have an experienced professional in the role. #ANCgov

This ends audience participation, we move on to pulling items from the consent agenda. #ANCgov

During this, Suzanne Downing rolls in, looks around for a moment before leaving the Chambers again. Weird. #ANCgov

No opposition to approve the consent agenda minus the pulled items, so the rest is passed. Onto the pulled items. First up, a resolution recognizing Women's Equality Day and celebrating the ratification of the 19th amendment on August 26, 1920. No opposition. #ANCgov

Zalatel reads, Quinn-Davidson presents. A representative from the women's commission accepts and speaks. She thanks the strong women who have spoke and led so far today. Calls for all citizens to listen and respect the contributions of women, not only on women's issues, but all.

She finishes by saying we cannot truly have human rights until women, and men, have full access to healthcare choices and equitable support. Zalatel says that we need to work together, as the struggle is not over and there are still inequalities that must be addressed. #ANCgov

Next, a resolution recognizing September as Hunger Action Month and supporting the elimination of hunger in Anchorage. Passes unanimously. Dunbar reads, Volland presents. Ron Meha, of the Food Bank of Alaska accepts. #ANCgov

Ron encourages everyone to donate or work with their local food bank. Notes the unprecedented problems with supply chains, as well as other issues. Says their work wouldn't be possible without the donations and volunteering of community members. #ANCgov

Dunbar says he and his colleagues were really impacted by their tour of the Food Bank facility and seeing their logo on the wall next to other donors on the new cold storage facility. Then asks, what is the best thing for the community to do? Ron says any help is great. #ANCgov

Volland thanks them for being here and for what they do. Says he doesn't think people realize how many hungry families we have in Anchorage. Says the food bank of Alaska does an amazing job. #ANCgov

Next, a resolution recommending changes to the AMATS transportation improvement plan before it's adoption. Zalatel motions to approve the S-version. Seconded. She speaks to it, saying there were some concerns of vagueness and issues from northeast, which we're addressed. #ANCgov

Zalatel says usually AMATS members don't bring much to the body as whole, describes the purpose and goal of AMATS. (Federal highway money allocation). She describes some of the projects they have considered and are approving. Heady stuff, outside my lane (pun intended). #ANCgov

Volland acknowledges that he biked here tonight. Speaks to the trouble of the A st/C st couplet and it's danger to the public. How can we make Anchorage more pedestrian friendly? Safer for our kids? We need to think about more than just commuters. #ANCgov

Cross says the meeting on this issue was excellent. Recalls that he has been hit by cars three times riding his bike in this city. He's pro-making Anchorage more bikable, while also abandoning outdated highway plans that are twenty years only. #ANCgov

He also says if any eminent domain issues were abandoned, he hopes we give the previous owners their property back. Dunbar responds that he doesn't believe any eminent domain seizures have been made yet, but it would be done down the line. #ANCgov

Dunbar has considered the issue of leaving money that could go into the construction industry on the table, but believes that a lot of federal funding will be coming in in the next few years, so he doesn't think it will be an issue. #ANCgov

Dunbar also says that Debarr is a dangerous road that prevents kids from walking safely to school. Sulte jokes about Cross having been hit three times by cars. Sulte says he wants to remove some of the projects which he sees unnecessary. #ANCgov

Constant reminds everyone about the effect of changing plans after purchases have been made, could lead to permanent closed facilities and deteriorating neighborhoods. #ANCgov

Zalatel says that this doesn't remove the Scooter Ave project, just right side's it. Speaks to the halving of car crashes since 2011, but we still need changes to make Anchorage even safer. #ANCgov

Dunbar says we have amazing AMATS employees working on the TIPP. These changes don't denigrate the work of those valued members, but addresses further concerns from the community. Says some projects may not materialize for 20+ years but they are for the future of ANC. #ANCgov

Voting commences, it passes 11-1. Allard, who was silent the whole time, against. Next, a resolution conditionally approving Cannabliss' license renewal. Constant speaks to it, first time delinquency, no history of delinquency. Allows them to continue operation. #ANCgov

He encourages support. No one else in queue, voting commences. Passes 12-0. Ya got lucky this time, Cannabliss! #ANCgov

Next up, an AM: Executive Appointment - Confirmation Hearing: Courtney Petersen, Office of Management & Budget, HR. LaFrance notes that given the recent problems with executive appointments, she encourages postponing these items until we work out the changes being made. #ANCgov

Constant moves to postpone to the meeting of 9/13, Rivera seconds. Cross asks the admin which, if any of them, are necessary not to postpone? Demboski says they had prepared for all to be postponed. #ANCgov

Dunbar says he makes a distinction between the heads of departments and the boards and commissions membership. Intents to vote to approve the latter, postpone the former. #ANCgov

Voting on postponement commences, passes unanimously. Next, another appointment, Michael Braniff, Parks and Rec, HR. Constant moves to postpone to 9/13. Rivera seconds. No discussion. Voting commences, postponing passes unanimously. #ANCgov

Next, the appointment of Mario Bird as Municipal Attorney. Constant moves to postpone to 9/13. Rivera seconds. Cross speaks to this, saying he thinks Bird is highly capable and it's a shame he's being postponed. Voting commences, passes unanimously. #ANCgov

Next, police and fire dept retirement board appointment of Courtney Petersen and Raylene Griffith. Constant moves to approve, Allard seconds. Perez-Verdia is hesitant to approve anyone until their backgrounds are verified, wants to know why this is pressing time wise? #ANCgov

Demboski says that with new appointees they are going through a third party who verifies backgrounds. Says that she expects the review of previous appointees to be finished tomorrow or the next day. But now the third party verifies that Petersen is who she says she is. #ANCgov

Griffith is the deputy director of Labor Relations, and has been with the Muni since 2012. Demboski says if they really want to verify everyone, it could be pricey, but if that's what the assembly wants.... #ANCgov

Demboski says that there are empty seats on that board and tomorrow they have a meeting where substantial decisions will be made. Argues that the perspectives and qualifications these individuals possess will be well appreciated in those decisions. #ANCgov

Zalatel asks Demboski if the appointment of Petersen would've been made regardless of her becoming OMB Director? Yes. Discussion ends. Voting commences, passes unanimously. #ANCgov

Next, this:

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Zalatel moves to approve, Constant seconds. Zalatel speaks to it. Says they received some communication today in regards to this, wants the Muni Manager to speak to why? She passes to Trombley, who says this building is old and has asbestos, which a proper demolition... #ANCgov

...would require a lot of water. That becomes a problem in winter. He has put up fencing, but people are already hopping the fence. Doesn't want anyone to get hurt, let's demolish as quick as possible. Zalatel asks where the buildings are? 202 and 204 e Fireweed. #ANCgoc

No more discussion, voting commences. Passes unanimously. Next, an informational memorandum regarding marijuana establishments that have or have not submitted renewals in a timely manner. No discussion. Voting to accept passes unanimously. #ANCgov

Constant moves to reconsider item 10-d-23, the sole source contract with legal services, urging a no vote. Zalatel seconds. Voting on whether to reconsider commences, fails unanimously. Now the usual dinner break. Back in 20! #ANCgov

We are gavelled back in. Onto unfinished business. First off, this:

Interesting note, this is a Weddleton and Kennedy item, neither of whom are still assembly members. Weddleton is here, though!

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Cross moves to postpone indefinitely, Zalatel seconds. Cross says a lot of good work has been done on this, and he intends to bring forward a new version. Believes we need to bring it back in front of the public for discussion. Says we should scrap it and start over. #ANCgov

No more discussion. Voting on indefinite postponement commences, passes unanimously. #ANCgov

Next, Cross moves to introduce an unnumbered AO that would submit a similar question to the public on a ballot. Allard seconds, Sulte thirds. A public hearing will be on the meeting of September 27th. #ANCgov

Next, library advisory board appointments of Jesse Moody and Robyn Branson. Dunbar takes this opportunity to ask the administration about their progress finding a suitable Library Director. #ANCgov

Demboski says they immediately reposted the job listing when it was rejected by the previous applicant. She says there are 7 applicants, 3 who meet the MQ. #ANCgov

Constant says he has a hard time passing anything like this until we have a Library Director to discuss it with. He's probably a no vote. #ANCgov

Zalatel asks if we pass these appointments, how many remaining seats will there be? Admin says that if they don't, they could have quorum issues within a couple months. They are accepting more applicants. #ANCgov

Dunbar asks if there are any previous Library Advisory Board members who have reapplied and not been put forward as appointees. Admin says they don't have the information available right now. #ANCgov

Dunbar echoes Constant, he's probably a no. He gets more emails about the Library than nearly any other issue. He's unhappy about that. They haven't been given the opportunity to have a qualified librarian. #ANCgov

He's unhappy with how events have unfolded this summer with the mysterious director who never showed up. He says that he is displeased by the acting deputy director and municipal Manager having de facto control of the library. LaFrance agrees with both, will vote no. #ANCgov

Cross says he's torn. Due to the circumstances, he imagines that the administration knows they are under a microscope and he doubts they would misstep knowing about how much attention is being paid. Thinks he'll be a reluctant yes. #ANCgov

Voting to approve the appointments commences. Fails 4-7, Allard, Sulte, Cross, and Rivera for. #ANCgov

Next, the alcohol pack store license for Brown Jug in Huffman Park. Zalatel moves to approve and Rivera seconds. She says she appreciates the community's concerns, but they are amounting to license concentration and traffic. #ANCgov

She says neither of these are usually concerns that one might consider when approving a special land use permit. She hopes the licensee would take these concerns into consideration, but they can't make any conditional statements in the license. #ANCgov

Rivera echoes a lot of her concerns. Says if they considered them, they would be acting inconsistently with the rest of the city. He'll be voting yes, hopes the community council work with the licensee on the remaining issues. #ANCgov

"arbitrary, capricious nature" of the argument, is how he put it, not inconsistent. #ANCgov

Sulte says he appreciates the effort the community council put forward on this issue. He says the licensee followed the process, he is for a free market, however he will be representing what he thinks is the will of his constituents. So he's a no vote. #ANCgov

Cross says they had a great work session on this. The concern was consolidation of licenses and traffic, but he doesn't think that's it. He thinks it's about the stigma around liquor store businesses. However, no matter the stigma, they're following the law so that's that #ANCgov

LaFrance thanks everyone from the community councils as well as the involved parties who came to the worksession. Says if this approved, that's four package stores in the area. Her community has expressed concern and disproval. She supports her district's concerns, will vote no.

Allard says out of respect for district 6 and the public that has come out, she will support those members and vote no. Discussion ends. Voting commences. Passes 8-4, Allard, Sulte, Cross, and LaFrance against. #ANCgov

Next, this:

I'm not sure exactly what this means. We're about to continue the public hearing, however two sponsors intend to postpone to a later date. Public testimony opens. #ANCgov

Dustin Darden testifies, says he's from Kelly Tshibaka's district. He word salads for a while in search of a point, but seems unable to find one.

I'd try to summarize but it's not super cogent.

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It ends with God making the land and the constitution and tyranny, as per usual. Testimony closes. Constant moves to postpone to September 27. Rivera seconds. No discussion, voting on postponement commences. Passes unanimously. #ANCgov

Next, the ordinance that would add to the ballot a proposition amending AMC to elect the Municipal Clerk. LaFrance reminds everyone to be polite and considerate. Before she can open the public testimony, Dunbar moves to postpone indefinitely. Zalatel seconds. #ANCgov

Dunbar says that he apologizes to people who may have come to speak out about it. Says historically we have given too much time to people who spread misinformation and election fraud conspiracy. Notes the mayor isn't here to support his own measure. #ANCgov

Allard wants to see it go forward, blames the Clerk for the disenfranchisement of voters in 2021. Discussion ends, voting on indefinite postponement ends. Passes 9-3, Allard, Sulte and Cross oppose. #ANCgov

Next, another Weddleton item:

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Public testimony opens. Dustin Darden testifies. He says they have demonstrated that amendments are a thing and a part of the process. So, he's going to propose an amendment to this ordinance. He starts talking about the FBI and IRS, Constant issues a point of order. #ANCgov

LaFrance rules that his testimony isn't germaine to the item and reminds him to stay on topic. Darden says he invokes his fifth amendment right, proceeds to stand silently behind the lectern.

(I don't think that's a correct reading of the Fifth, but hey, what do I know)
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Weddleton testifies! He says that our charter shouldn't have unconstitutional requirements in it, which seems self-evident. He says that this would also make the rules more clear for the public by not having language in charter that can't be required. #ANCgov

Another testifier says he opposes this because it's mixing things. Doesn't understand what the sales tax has to do with the rest of it. Speaks to the volatile nature of the economy. Opposed to the ordinance. #ANCgov

Niall Sherwood Williams testifies. He proposes an amendment that would change it to a 99% requirement for Sales tax. Asks if the 3/5 fraction is problematic because it is a trigger fraction? He speaks to other constitutional items he thinks are being violated. #ANCgov

He talks about zoom meetings and masks. LaFrance tries to redirect him to the item at hand. He barrels through. Constant issues a point of order. Sustained. Williams says that it's a matter of rights he should talk about the rest of his rights. His testimony is ended. #ANCgov

Public testimony closes. Allard moves to postpone indefinitely. Constant seconds. Allard says her reason is self evident. Zalatel asks legal if when a supreme court ruling is issued do they have to amend charter to accommodate new rulings? #ANCgov

Gates reads the related ruling, explaining that they can't require a 3/5 majority to change charter by Alaska Supreme Court ruling. He explains those provisions could apply if it were an ordinance instead of a charter amendment. Legal stuff, you know. #ANCgov

Constant says he seconded, but probably for different reasons. He thinks it's unenforceable and charter amendments should be brought from the public. He says putting this on the ballot would be hard to explain the reasoning why. #ANCgov

LaFrance says we need to address the issue, but isn't sure of the path forward. Won't support indefinitely postponing. Asks Gates if they could put forward a confirming amendment that would state it was to bring into compliance the charter? #ANCgov

Gates says he isn't sure exactly what the language that would accompany it should look like. Mario Bird says that his opinion conforms to Gates'. He says that leaving it in there is not a representation of the constitutionality. Supreme Court trumps the charter on it. #ANCgov

Rivera is conflicted on this. Says the issue is pertinent, but it may not be the right way to bring it to the voters. Says that the voters bring up the violation of charter, even though the charter is unconstitutional. Rivera says he's considering a Charter Commission. #ANCgov

Voting on indefinite postponement commences. Passes 10-2, Sulte and LaFrance oppose. Next, the Quasi-judicial items. First up, alcohol special land use permit for Brewerks. Public testimony opens. Darden complains about his first amendment rights being violated. #ANCgov

Darden is reminded to stay on topic. He proposes an amendment to this special land use item that states that people have to take a breathalyzer test before they come into the Chambers. Then he says "This is happening, Constant." LaFrance reminds him to stay on topic. #ANCgov

He then says he fears for his life because the Chair is threatening him with bioweapons. His testimony is ended. Niall Sherwood Williams testifies. He says he fears for his life too, because cutting them off is threatening to bring out men with guns. Point of order. #ANCgov

He's reminded to stay on topic. He says that alcohol is killing people in this city. He complains about marijuana and alcohol. He complains about the language and what certain things mean. Complains about the lack of accounting for alcohol tax money (valid). #ANCgov

Quinn-Davidson thanks him for testifying, let's Williams know that Frisk resigned suddenly months ago. As far as the alcohol tax, they have been handling that at the budget and finance committee. They are asking for more details, so they're hopeful. #ANCgov

Cross tells Williams he wants to use the alcohol tax for fuel funds, he's trying to figure out how. Public testimony closes. Motion to approve, second, voting commences. Passes 11-1, Sulte opposes. This ends the official business. Onto final audience participation. #ANCgov

Niall Williams testifies. He says every time they silence them it hurts him to his core. I got distracted, but he's demanding audits of the gas stations. Also the AHD. He wants an addressing of public deaths. #ANCgov

Allard interrupts final audience participation to motion for immediate reconsideration of the Brewerks license. Sulte speaks to it, he voted incorrectly and wants the record corrected. He urges a yes vote. Voting on reconsideration commences, passes unanimously. #ANCgov

So now, we vote again on approving the license. Passes unanimously. We're back to public testimony. #ANCgov

Charlie Tyrell testifies. He's a biker in Anchorage, says the Muni bike map is not ideal while the Bike Anchorage (@BikeAnchorage) map is wonderful. Asks if there is any way to bring that over? #ANCgov

Julie Lindberg testifies. Used to bike a lot and she thought that it was faster to ride bikes than drive and now that she's retired she's distressed that no one was taking care of the roads. She says while she rode her bike they didn't do any work on the roads. #ANCgov

"if people really need to bike all the time, they should move out to the Valley, this is a city."

Tammy testifies. She says it's laughable that Dunbar said they postponed indefinitely because of election misinfo. Says the assembly is majority leftist. This is silly. I'm not typing it all out. #ANCgov

Next up, Tracy Burke. She says she is delighted that we aren't dealing with the Clerk issue. She doesn't want it elected, the assembly is elected and oversee it. She says it's not an accident that we have a conservative mayor and a progressive assembly. We're divided. #ANCgov

She says if there is a problem, they can vote the assembly out, which they haven't done. #ANCgov

Francesca Allegraza testifies about the same old stuff. Assembly bad. Mayor good.

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Yarrow Silvers testifies about the cold weather housing plan. Says there is no plan available on the website, just a link to code and an application. When pressed, they couldn't give an example. She then, tongue in cheek, proposes that we vote on the Library Director/HR director

And Muni Manager. She says he doesn't push for these because it isn't about transparency. She says it is about pushing a narrative by one party in order to destabilize our systems. #ANCgov

Closing member comments. Rivera says he thanks his colleagues for protecting the ballot from a bad idea. Cross says he was pleased and displeased to have some items postponed indefinitely, because he loves conversation. #ANCgov

Constant says that he disagrees with a comment that he overrides vetoes because he doesn't care about the people he represents, he does it because he does care. #ANCgov

Everyone else just laughs about us getting out of here so early. A motion to adjourn is made, approved. The end! Wow! An incredible change, we actually get to leave at a reasonable hour.

Have a great night, Anchorage. I love you ❤️ #ANCgov