City budget

Anchorage takes in less money in cigarette taxes

Anchorage took in $1.6 million less than projected in tobacco taxes last year. But that doesn't mean there are fewer smokers in the city.

State funds will help hold down property taxes, Assembly rules

The Anchorage Assembly has opted to use a $6.2 million windfall from the state to reduce property taxes, rejecting Mayor Dan Sullivan's plan to use the cash to replenish the snowplowing budget and pay for People Mover fuel.

Municipality faces choices on its budget

The city has $3.7 million left unspent from 2011 and $6.2 million in unexpected state revenue coming its way to spend in 2012 -- or not. The administration of Mayor Dan Sullivan on Friday laid out proposals to spend it all, including a big chunk to replenish the snow plowing budget.

City finishes counting ballots; outcomes remain the same

ELECTION DAY IN ANCHORAGE

City votes on mayor, School Board, Prop. 5

After watching an intense few weeks of campaigning unfold, Anchorage voters cast ballots today to decide on a gay-rights initiative, pick who should be mayor, choose three School Board members and say yes or no to $91 million in bonds.

Anchorage Assembly approves School District budget

The Anchorage Assembly on Tuesday approved the 2012-2013 School District budget, which totals $736.8 million, $6.2 million less than the current year budget.

Assembly overrides mayor's veto of full-time parks jobs

The Anchorage Assembly Tuesday night overrode Mayor Dan Sullivan's veto of some Parks Department money in next year's budget.

Mayor considers job cuts and low-profile budget trims

PDF: Sullivan veto memo

Assembly approves 2 percent increase for 2012 city budget

The Anchorage Assembly made $522,392 worth of additions, including more funding for the Parks Department, then approved the 2012 city budget Tuesday night.

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$59 million school bond proposal placed on April ballot

Assembly to decide on city's 2012 budget

The Anchorage Assembly is scheduled to decide on the city's 2012 budget tonight. The meeting begins at 5 p.m. at Loussac Library.

$350M for port project tops mayor's wish list

Mayor Dan Sullivan wants to ask the state Legislature for $350 million to complete a scaled-back version of the troubled Port of Anchorage expansion project.

PDF: Read the mayor's proposed spending request

Anchorage port project mired in cost, construction woes (5/16/11)

More on the Port of Anchorage project

Anchorage port project mired in cost, construction woes (3/16/11)

Mayor considers job cuts and low-profile budget trims

Anchorage Mayor Dan Sullivan is proposing to eliminate more city positions in 2012 but is also counting on achieving some savings by cutting the budget in an area that people won't even notice.

Mayor proposes budget with modest tax hike

Mayor Dan Sullivan released a 2012 spending proposal Friday that calls for a 1.9 percent, or $8.5 million, increase over this year's general government budget. The rise would be from $443.2 million this year to $451.8 million.

Read the city budget (Muni.org)

Alaska capital budget includes $500 million for Anchorage

Anchorage came out well in the Legislature's capital budget, with about $500 million in state and federal money designated to be spent in the city, Mayor Dan Sullivan said Wednesday.

Read more about the capital budget

ALASKA POLITICS BLOG

What the mayor's proposed budget means for your tax bill

Changes the mayor proposed to the city budget this week would increase property taxes by $12 for every $100,000 your house is worth, the city says.

Sullivan proposes $8 million increase in municipal budget

Mayor Dan Sullivan has proposed adding another $8 million to this year's $435.7 million city spending plan.

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City looks to save on vehicle maintenance by consolidating

Can Anchorage save money by changing the way it manages its diverse vehicle fleet? The city administration thinks it's possible, and is looking for a private consultant to hunt for savings in its maintenance and public works departments.

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Assembly clarifies tax cap law

The Anchorage Assembly last month rejected a ballot proposal to amend the city charter and clarify the city's tax cap, but Tuesday night, the Assembly voted for a new city law to do the same.

$812 million schools budget gets Anchorage Assembly OK

The Anchorage Assembly late Tuesday night approved an $811.9 million school budget for the 2011-2012 school year. That compares to a 2010-2011 budget of $789.4 million.

Assembly clarifies tax cap law

City has $11 million left over from last year

Mayor Dan Sullivan's administration Friday reported the city has a balance of about $11 million from 2010 that it could tap for this year, though the money comes with certain restrictions.

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Municipality changes Internet, cell carrier

The municipality of Anchorage is changing cell-phone and Internet companies, a move city officials say will save $411,000 over the three-year life of the deal.

People Mover routes to change Monday

People Mover's new service schedules go into effect Monday, according to a People Mover spokesman. Every year, People Mover revises its routes and schedules for budget-related requirements and to ensure buses operate on time.

Mayor cuts services to protect property taxes

In Anchorage, 500 fewer city workers are performing city jobs now compared to 2008, the year before Mayor Dan Sullivan took office. Halfway through his three-year term, Sullivan has made good on a campaign promise to shrink city government.

Libraries: Branch missed

Anchorage budget cuts

Police: Cut back traffic, detectives

Anchorage budget cuts

Parks and Recreation: pay for picnics

Anchorage budget cuts

Fire: Grant saves the day, for now

Anchorage budget cuts

Public transit, less service

Anchorage budget cuts

$5 million federal grant will add firefighters

Anchorage Mayor Dan Sullivan said Thursday that the city has been awarded a $5 million federal grant to hire firefighters over the next two years.

Anchorage may have $19 million surplus from 2010 budget

Anchorage Assembly member Elvi Gray-Jackson says the city has about $19 million left from the 2010 budget, and she thinks some cuts the city made in its 2011 budget are "unfortunate" in light of the surplus.

City's oldest library branch closes doors for the last time

The city's oldest library branch closed its doors to the public Saturday, the victim of a tight 2011 city operating budget.

Mayor considering vetoes to fireworks, budget changes

Anchorage Mayor Dan Sullivan says he will decide by the end of the week whether to veto a law passed by the Assembly that would allow residents to use fireworks for several hours on New Year's Eve.

Assembly outlaws chemical known as 'synthetic marijuana'