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Acting Anchorage Mayor Matt Claman on Monday announced the trio that will help him run the city until a new mayor is sworn in July 1.

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Claman took over the mayor's job on Saturday from U.S. Sen.-elect Mark Begich. On Monday, Claman said his new staff picks are "experienced and proven" executives who will help ensure a smooth transition in the mayor's office.

Patty Ginsburg, a longtime public relations specialist, will be Claman's chief of staff.

Former state District Judge Nancy Nolan will be senior policy adviser.

Joining as Claman's special assistant: former state director of the American Lung Association Marge Larsen.

Ginsburg previously worked as marketing director for Municipal Light & Power and as vice president for public relations at the local firm Northwest Strategies.

In addition to her former judicial post, Nolan also served as a state assistant attorney general, magistrate and private attorney.

Larsen was the director of the state office of the American Lung Association for four years -- she left that job in 2008 -- and was its communications director for three years.

Find Elizabeth Bluemink online at adn.com/contact/ebluemink or call 257-4317.

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