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Anchorage Municipal Clerk Barbara Gruenstein steps down

According to a press release, Anchorage Municipal Clerk Barbara Gruenstein has resigned. Gruenstein was responsible for the supervision of the controversial April 3 elections.

In Gruenstein's resignation letter, she says she recognizes that, due to the April 3 election problems, doubt about her effectiveness was roused within the Anchorage Assembly. Gruenstein writes:

She adds:

Gruenstein has offered to stay on the job until the end of June. She cited a desire for a smooth transition to her successor as the reason.

Gruenstein's resignation comes on the heels of Deputy Clerk Jacqueline Duke's dismissal. Duke, a key player in overseeing the flawed election, was the first person to be let go over the entanglement.

A copy of the letter is attached.

Contact Katie Medred at Katie@alaskadispatch.com

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