(Kavitha George/AKPM) More than half of the seats on the Anchorage Assembly are up for. top: -1px; However, the Assemblys membership has held a center-to-left supermajority, giving it a strong veto override power and the ability to hold a check on the conservative Bronson administration. height: 56px; Anchorage was incorporated as a city on November 23, 1920. Not everything is obviously right or left, said Scott Myers, who currently leads in the race to represent Eagle River on the Assembly. .votebox-results-cell--check { .mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { Incumbent independent acting mayor Austin Quinn-Davidson, first appointed to the position in October 2020, was eligible to run for reelection to a full term, but did not run. Sen. Hughes: Alaskans must wake up and speak out against biological males in girls sports, Turning up the heat: Alaska Supreme Court protests gaining momentum, Washington State lawmakers agree to let kids get sex-change surgeries without parent permission. Municipal Clerk Barbara Jones allowed extra campaign observers to be in the center as members of the public prior to Thursday, but on Thursday limited the number of observers allowed in the elections center. I think folks are gravitating towards candidates that are focused on local issues, not national politics, and are committed to working together to solve problems and make Anchorage work again, he said. That report will then go to the assembly, which is scheduled to certify the results on May 25. [7] See more endorsements here. Dunbar said he supported continued COVID-19 precautions such as mask requirements and an audit of pandemic relief funds to ensure they are being distributed equitably. font-size: 20px; Jones asked the two to speak to election workers in a different manner and said that they owe the workers respect, saying that municipal and election staff are working hard. Required fields are marked *. This move allowed Quinn-Davidson to succeed to the office of mayor and allowed Rivera to retain his position presiding over Assembly meetings. Incumbent and Assembly Vice Chair Christopher Constant in North Anchorage held the most decisive lead, with 65.6% of the vote. color: #6db24f; The body is set to keep its mostly progressive supermajority. } How to vote | Coming from a broadly Judeo-Christian perspective, we are committed to the highest standards of journalism and ethical reporting. She previously covered breaking news at The Oregonian in Portland before joining ADN in 2020. Dunbar said the city should seek both federal and private funding for additional mental health and substance abuse programs. 100, Door D Anchorage, AK 99501. As far as top priorities, hes concerned with the lack of available housing due to several slow building seasons. I am extremely humbled by the people of Anchorage and their decision From the beginning this campaign was a voice for the people, Bronson wrote. He has said he wants to bring fact-based leadership to Anchorage. Mayoral election in Anchorage, Alaska (2021). background-color: #ccc; If you are aware of advertisements that should be included, please email us. .inner_percentage.Democratic { David Bronson defeated Forrest Dunbar with 50.66% of the vote to Dunbar's 49.34% in a nonpartisan runoff election for mayor of Anchorage, Alaska on May 11, 2021. Incumbent Republican mayor Dave Bronson is running for re-election to a second term in office. Then, from 5-11 p.m. there will be an in-person public session of canvass and the adoption of the election commission report. Wesley Early covers municipal politics and Anchorage life for Alaska Public Media. font-weight: 100; Contact our sales team. Retired commercial pilot Dave Bronson took a slim lead in the runoff election for Anchorage mayor on Wednesday. [6] U.S. I think the people have spoken, and what they have said loud and clear is they want an Assembly that will serve as a check on this mayor, Rivera said. padding-top: 8px; (Loren Holmes / ADN). } Joel is an award winning journalist and has been reporting for over 20 years, He is a proud father of 8 children, and lives in Palmer, Alaska. The city of Anchorage, Alaska, held general elections for mayor and service area board of supervisors on April 6, 2021. } Official election results are published after election certification by the Anchorage Assembly. Alaska Public Media 2023. Ads released by campaigns and, if applicable, satellite groups are embedded or linked below. (TNS) Anchorage, Alaska, Mayor Dave Bronson is launching an inquiry into the municipality's 2022 election, calling for an audit of election technology and requesting a trove of records. Bronga said East Anchorage has a series of trails and bike paths that need to be addressed. Dunbar had been slightly ahead on election night by 114 votes, but after more votes were counted Wednesday, Bronson took the lead. } Click here to fill out the survey. Federal courts | Last year, voters also largely rejected candidates connected with the Bronson administration, with three of four incumbents defeating a group of Bronson-backed challengers. He also worked as a commercial pilot from 1990 to 2020. Political tension between the Assembly and Bronson has mounted since his election in 2021, escalating as a series of controversies enveloped City Hall. APD thinks theyre going to be down 50 officers this summer. width: 50px; (Elyssa Loughlin/Alaska Public Media) Tuesday, April 4, is the last day to vote in . display: inline; .race_header { line-height: 1.5em; View all preliminary results from the 2023 Anchorage municipal election, Incumbents hold wide leads in Anchorage School Board races, Early returns show strong support for bonds and ballot measures in Anchorage election. Back when Anchorage ran poll-based municipal . overflow-y: hidden; Ballot measures, Who represents me? Senator Dan Sullivan (R), Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy (R), and former mayoral candidate Mike Robbins endorsed Bronson. At times, the atmosphere in the elections center on Thursday was tense. } Votes cast on election day have tended to break conservative in recent elections, and its likely margins will shrink, though not by enough to change the end results, Slomski-Pritz said. 9, Annexation of Blue Beary Estates (April 2021), Meg Zaletel recall, Anchorage, Alaska (2020-2021), https://ballotpedia.org/wiki/index.php?title=Mayoral_election_in_Anchorage,_Alaska_(2021)&oldid=9026173, Pages using DynamicPageList3 parser function, Pages with non-numeric formatnum arguments, Pages using DynamicPageList3 dplreplace parser function, Conflicts in school board elections, 2021-2022, Special Congressional elections (2023-2024), 2022 Congressional Competitiveness Report, State Executive Competitiveness Report, 2022, State Legislative Competitiveness Report, 2022, Partisanship in 2022 United States local elections. Find election results, sample ballots and audit information for previous elections, with results dating back to 1971., Concurrent Special Election Summary Report, 907-243-VOTEelections@anchorageak.gov619E Ship Creek Ave., Ste. Your email address will not be published. @media screen and (max-width: 350px) { background-color: #6db24f; Both will be at the citys Election Center (619 E. Ship Creek Avenue, Door D), on the east side of the building. He served as a U.S. Air Force Reserves Plans Officer from 1992 to 1993 and as an Alaska Air National Guard maintenance officer and pilot from 1993 to 2005. [6][7][8] The deadline to register to vote in the first round was March 7. Midtown. (Marc Lester / ADN) "There's a lot . 2021 Anchorage mayoral election 2018 April 6, 2021 (first round)[1] May 11, 2021 (runoff)[2] 2024 Turnout 31.88% (first round)[3] 38.35% (runoff)[4] Interactive map version Runoff results by precinct: Bronson: 50-60% 60-70% 70-80% Dunbar: 50-60% 60-70% 70-80% Mayorbefore election Austin Quinn-Davidson Independent Elected Mayor 5, 2023 at 8:00 AM PDT | By Nolin Ainsworth 15 propositions were also up for a vote, with all but one passing in the preliminary results. He is ahead by 1,191 votes, and Friday was the last day for regular mail-in ballots to arrive at the city's election center. So, we are looking forward to seeing what the vote results look like tomorrow afternoon, said Claire Shaw, campaign manager for Dunbar. We will seek always to deliver core public services to the people of Anchorage, with an eye towards quality of life, public safety, and the future of Anchorage., Mr. Unofficial election results are posted after 8:30 p.m. on Election Day. (Loren Holmes / ADN) Some have lost limbs to frostbite or diabetes, or have serious medical needs . There were no incumbents in this race. We had hundreds of volunteers who wanted to see this city go in a new direction and now I can confidently tell them we are headed that way.. The two were merged in a unified government called the Municipality of Anchorage on September 15, 1975. color: #fff; Only one of the newcomers is conservative. overflow-x: auto; Other candidates have other housing ideas, too. Tonights numbers solidify our lead in this race, he wrote. float: left; A recount could still be conducted if requested by a campaign or initiated by the municipal clerk. Note that not all submissions may meet Ballotpedia's coverage requirements for inclusion. text-align: center; Click here to learn more about the city's mayoral election. Cities | .inner_percentage, .inner_percentage.Nonpartisan, .inner_percentage.Independent, .inner_percentage.Constitution, .inner_percentage.unknown { } Bronson is ahead by 627 votes, with 81,113 ballots counted. [3], Incumbent Ethan Berkowitz (D) resigned from office on October 23, 2020, due to what he said was "unacceptable personal conduct that has compromised my ability to perform my duties with the focus and trust that is required. Brawley said voters are tired of partisan bickering. .votebox-results-metadata-p { Under the new district lines, Ries would have beat Lessens by 280 votes. The filing deadline for this election was January 28, 2022. 10, De-Annexation of Alpine Terrace (April 2021), Anchorage, Alaska, Proposition No. Elections in 2023 | } .race_header.libertarian { Incumbent mayor David Bronson This is a list of mayors of Anchorage, Alaska, United States. !function(){"use strict";window.addEventListener("message",(function(a){if(void 0!==a.data["datawrapper-height"])for(var e in a.data["datawrapper-height"]){var t=document.getElementById("datawrapper-chart-"+e)||document.querySelector("iframe[src*='"+e+"']");if(t)(t.style.height=a.data["datawrapper-height"][e]+"px")}}))}(); This section shows advertisements released in this race. Economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic was a central issue in the race. width: 50%; Residents will decide who the next mayor and school board members will be, plus. "Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson files letter of intent to run for reelection", "Mayor Bronson says conflicts with the Anchorage Assembly are to be expected", "The Sunday Minefield January 15, 2023", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2024_Anchorage_mayoral_election&oldid=1149253216, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 11 April 2023, at 02:28. Tallies will continue to change in the coming days, possibly up until the April 20 Public Session of Canvass, the deadline for mailed ballots to arrive at the elections center. In this form of municipal government, the city council serves as the city's primary legislative body and the mayor serves as the city's chief executive. Ballots were mailed to qualified, registered Anchorage voters on March 14. .results_table_container { Myers is the sole conservative elected to the Assembly this year, replacing Republican firebrand Jamie Allard, who was elected to the state House. Bronson-endorsed candidate Scott Myers was leading with 57% of the vote in the citys Chugiak/Eagle River district, a longtime conservative foothold. Bronson and Dunbar participated in a Mayoral Runoff Forum sponsored by Alaska Public Media on May 3, 2021. This is a list of mayors of Anchorage, Alaska, United States. } South Anchorage tends to lean conservative, with Randy Sulte ousting moderate John Weddleton from the Assembly last year. font-size: 1.25em; The unofficial results are in! Anchorage is less than a month away from its next municipal election and ballots are arriving in mailboxes. Test human hair, says these researchers. .mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { Dave Bronson, incumbent mayor (Party affiliation: Republican) Potential . .non_result_row th { width: 90%; But he also said that generally, during the citys mail-in elections, the preliminary results have been in line with final outcomes. And I dont know if youve been down there, but it is literally rotten, and that thing needs a complete overhaul. Incumbents and campaign managers said they saw the preliminary results as a repudiation of the Bronson administration. A thriving economy creates jobs, brings in more revenues, and improves the quality of life for everyone. .non_result_row { width: 100% !important; For more on how we identify key messages, click here. Name an Assembly member and Ive probably looked for an opportunity to have that sort of conversation with them, he said. My colleagues and I will not stop doing the detailed, nonpartisan, community-centric work that constitutes the bulk of what we do at the Municipality. School districts | Former state senator Johnny Ellis (D), Planned Parenthood, and former mayoral candidates Bill Falsey and George Martinez endorsed Dunbar for mayor. Election workers are still processing ballots and many more remain uncounted. The mayoral runoff election was on Tuesday, May 11, and the boxes have been locked since 8 p.m. on election day. Election officials expect to post updated preliminary election results this week on Thursday and Friday evenings. Anchorage Daily News questions for mayoral candidates, website; Anchorage Daily News runoff candidates answer video questions, website; PARTICIPATE: CALL: 550-8433 (Anchorage) or 1-888-353-5752 . overflow-x: scroll; In general, Johnson said he has been in favor of many of the decisions made by the Assembly majority in recent years. } padding-bottom: 3px; In East Anchorage, two seats are up this year because former Assembly member Forrest Dunbar left his term early after winning election to the state Senate. I am extremely humbled by the people of Anchorage and their decision to elect me as Mayor. margin-right: 10px; Opponent Jim Arlington trailed Myers by 14 percentage points, with 43% of the vote. Copyright 2021 KTUU. 2, Senior Center and Library Bond Issue (April 2021), Anchorage, Alaska, Proposition No. make it easier for businesses, both large and small, to successfully operate in Anchorage They must feel free from onerous taxes and regulations. .inner_percentage.CrossFiled { I do not know anything about Glennis Ireland but the other three are. State and local courts | .race_header, .results_text, .results_table_container, .votebox_legend { In the citys first-ever vote by mail runoff election for mayor, regular ballots have until May 21 to arrive and be counted. "Done Dunbar: Dave Bronson for Mayor" - Bronson campaign ad, released May 4, 2021, "Dave Bronson for Mayor " - Bronson campaign ad, released April 24, 2021, "Businesses Endorse Dunbar (Radio Ad)" - Dunbar campaign ad, released May 2, 2021, "Only One Candidate with a Plan" - Dunbar campaign ad, released April 28, 2021, "Back in Business (30s ver 1)" - Dunbar campaign ad, released April 17, 2021, "Sun Coming Up Over Anchorage" - Dunbar campaign ad, released March 30, 2021, "Our Future" - Dunbar campaign ad, released March 11, 2021, "The Days Ahead of Us" - Dunbar campaign ad, released March 4, 2021, "Our Home" - Dunbar campaign ad, released March 4, 2021, "Alaska Public Media Anchorage Mayoral Runoff Forum - Hometown, Alaska" - Alaska Public Media, released May 3, 2021, Mayoral election in Boston, Massachusetts (September 14, 2021 primary election), Newark Public Schools, New Jersey, elections (2021), Ohio's 11th Congressional District special election, 2021 (August 3 Democratic primary). Click here to contact us for media inquiries, and please donate here to support our continued expansion. Vote by mail ballot drop boxes are collected on a flatbed trailer at West High on Thursday, May 13, 2021, in preparation for their transport to the municipal election center. Editors note: This article has been updated with information and quotes from the Dave Bronson campaign. Could we repurpose some of these empty office buildings to housing? Bronga said. [11] On November 4, the Assembly voted not to hold a special election for the position of mayor, meaning that the next election for the seat would be the regularly scheduled one in 2021. The business of Anchorage is business. Comment * document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id", "aa4f65404c6cd9d0321d75645b4978a9" );document.getElementById("da46c7b424").setAttribute( "id", "comment" ); The Alaska Watchman aims to raise awareness of key issues affecting Alaskans. position: absolute; Disclosure: Robert Hockema is working for the Anna Brawley for Anchorage Assembly campaign. Plus, looking for ways for the body to come together. Zachariah Hughes covers Anchorage government, the military, dog mushing, subsistence issues and general assignments for the Anchorage Daily News. On May 21, 2021, after a narrow loss, Dunbar conceded the race to Bronson. Ballot envelopes picked up at secure drop boxes are sorted at the MOA Election Center during the vote-by-mail regular municipal election on Monday, April 3, 2023.
. The mayor also represents the city on the state, national, and international levels. Voters want competent municipal government that will be responsive, be responsible and deliver the results thatthe investors, i.e. The Bronson campaign did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The results have been certified. [8] The mayor is responsible for proposing a budget, signing legislation into law, appointing departmental directors, and overseeing the city's day-to-day operations. "[4] Austin Quinn-Davidson was selected by the Anchorage Assembly to serve as acting mayor.[5]. State legislature | It happened minutes after Anchorage Assembly member Chris Constant signed out of the building, observers said. position: absolute; The race has seen a record number of ballots cast, eclipsing the 2018s record of 79,295. It made it difficult for election workers to work, in part due to the amount of questions, Jones said. ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) The runoff race for Anchorage mayor remains too close to call, with the two candidates separated by only about 100 votes and thousands of ballots still uncounted. Where our economy is growing, our neighborhoods are flourishing and our families are healthy and prosperous.. } Additionally, in-person ballots cast at Anchorages three vote centers on election day have not yet been processed. So far, an estimated 89,000 ballot envelopes have arrived at the center. 4, 2023 at 10:41 AM PDT | By Joey Klecka Your email address will not be published. The city also held a special general election for Anchorage Assembly District 1 Seat L on June 21, 2022. .percentage_number { I am surprised to see the majority of commission members are conservatives. So talking about what we can mitigate about that. background-color: #6db24f; margin-bottom:16px; 7, Fire Service Bond Issue (April 2021), Anchorage, Alaska, Proposition No. 2023 Anchorage Daily News. But he said he made sure toreach out to officials across the political spectrum including LaFrance, Weddleton and Sulte to prepare for the elected role. padding-left: 8px; Im concerned about the wildfire threat, living here on the Hillside, and a lot of my neighbors are, he said. In a post to his campaigns Facebook page on Thursday evening, Bronson said that the race is still too close to call. He also helps produce the ADN's weekly politics podcast. } There were too many people, Jones said. font-size: 2em; } } } display: inline-block; Unofficial election results are posted after 8:30 p.m. on Election Day. .inner_percentage { .votebox-scroll-container { } Dunbar said he supported maintaining safety measures enacted by the Anchorage Assembly, such as a mask mandate and business restrictions, while Bronson said that he supported reconsidering or removing restrictions. } Bronson declares mayoral runoff victory, Dunbar concedes, JBER stresses importance of staying safe while recreating on military managed lands. The Election Commission is a five-member body appointed by the mayor, approved by the Assembly, and staffed by the city clerk. display: table; .mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h5.votebox-header-election-type { https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_mayors_of_Anchorage,_Alaska&oldid=1132381723, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 8 January 2023, at 16:26. Incumbent Felix Rivera had a nearly 12-point lead over challenger Travis Szanto in the Midtown race, with 55.9% of the vote to Szantos 44.1%. [9] Bronson was sworn in on July 1. } } Source. This section includes candidate profiles created in one of two ways: either the candidate completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey, or Ballotpedia staff compiled a profile based on campaign websites, advertisements, and public statements after identifying the candidate as noteworthy.[10]. [12], In the leadup to the general election, it was widely believed that there would be a runoff between Dunbar and one of the more conservative candidates.[5]. .mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h3.votebox-header-office-name { The general public will also be provided a limited amount of time to speak under audience participation. ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - George Martinez is running for mayor of Anchorage. Please contact us about the issues that impact your local election. 100, Door D Anchorage, AK 99501. In the West Anchorage race, Anna Brawley had a more than 22-point lead with 59.2% of the vote while opponent Brian Flynn had 36.7% of the vote. width: 100% .results_row { .electionsectionheading { According to national progressive political group Latino Victory Fund, hes the first Afro-Latino ever elected to Anchorages legislative body. There is still a tremendous amount of work to be done, he wrote. 2023 Anchorage Daily News. Anchorage resident Scott Brown casts his vote in the city election at the Loussac Library ballot box on Monday. Additionally, written testimony can be sent toElections@anchorageak.govby 4 p.m. on April 20.In particular, campaigns and voters with challenged ballot envelopes will have time to speak directly to the commission regarding those issues. As of 2013, its population was 300,950. With todays results released, and the public session of canvas nearly complete, it is clear that Dave Bronson will be Anchorages next Mayor, Dunbar wrote. He cited two issues specifically in his district: the last-minute movement of homeless residents to Centennial Park last summer, and the administration allocating millions of dollars to a navigation center and shelter project without Assembly approval. } Dunbars concession noted that Bronson, a retired commercial and military pilot, will have several opportunities and challenges when he takes office. Wesley Early, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage, last-minute movement of homeless residents, allocating millions of dollars to a navigation center, Arrival of large cruise ships to Prince of Wales Island pushed back to 2024, Judge throws out lawsuit accusing Alaska of mismanaging Yukon, Kuskokwim salmon fisheries, ExxonMobil says it plans relatively limited Arctic investment, Homers opossum visitor, Grubby, still on the lam as town remains divided, Whats the best way to monitor for mercury in Alaska seafoods? Brawley will be one of five newcomers to the 12-member Anchorage Assembly. Emily Goodykoontz is a reporter covering Anchorage local government and general assignments. Hot Topics Unofficial Results Daily Ballot Return Data Notice of Elections PageContent3 PageContent4 PageContent5 Making Anchorage the Best at Vote at Home So yeah, well absolutely work together.. margin-top: 1em; Preliminary election results. Please keep your comments respectful. Bronson announced his candidacy as a bid to bring conservative leadership to the city. Election officials had tallied ballots from 33,309 voters by Wednesday evening, representing 14.1% of the city's 235,546 registered voters. During this time, members will review challenged ballot envelopes and make final decisions on the status of these ballots. As is the case across the country, Anchorage's election workers tend to be older, making them statistically among the most vulnerable to serious complications from COVID-19. .votebox-scroll-container { The 2023 Regular Municipal Election is April 4, 2023. Meanwhile, Martinez thinks focusing on job opportunities could be the best way to help those struggling with homelessness. border-radius: 50%; Wesley Early, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage Wesley Early covers municipal politics and Anchorage life for Alaska Public Media. [5], Ethan Berkowitz was elected mayor in 2015 and 2018 and was ineligible to run for a third term. .results_row.winner { On a day of counting ballots in Anchorage's mayoral runoff election, a fire alarm went off at the Anchorage Municipal Election Office in Ship Creek Wednesday afternoon. margin: 0; Withdrawn or disqualified candidates padding-bottom: 8px; Both will be at the city's Election Center (619 E. Ship Creek Avenue, Door D), on the east side of the building. But the candidates poised to become new Assembly members say theyd like to turn thepartisanship down, and the cooperation up. He also worked as a commercial pilot from 1990 to 2020. The election results will becertified on April 25. .votebox_legend { } ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The Alaska Public Offices Commission has fined the campaign for Mayor Dave Bronson $33,500 for failing to report campaign finance contributions on time during the lead-up to the Anchorage mayoral election. He will have to work with the current Anchorage Assembly, which Dunbar serves on, and has the opportunity to shape city departments through retaining or appointing department heads. The chart below contains data from financial reports submitted to the Alaska Public Offices Commission. Then, from 5-11 p.m. there will be an in-person public session . letter-spacing: 0.03em; display: inline-block; The Greater Anchorage Area Borough, which encompassed the city, was created in January 1964. | color:white; .inner_percentage.Libertarian { Conversely, Dunbar has largely supported the citys COVID-19 policies. Biography: At the time of the 2021 election, Dunbar had been a member of the Anchorage Assembly since 2016, representing District 5 Seat H. He is an officer in the Alaska Army National Guard, an attorney, and formerly ran as a Democrat for a seat in the U.S. House. All rights reserved. Officialelection results arepublished after election certification by the Anchorage Assembly., Note - Next Unofficial Results post will be Tuesday, April 18. Dave Bronson widened his lead slightly over opponent Forrest Dunbar in the race for Anchorage mayor, according to another round of preliminary election results posted Thursday. text-align: left !important; font-style: italic; For additional Municipal Election information, please visitmuni.org/elections, call 907-243-VOTE(8683), or emailelections@anchorageak.gov. complete the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey. padding-bottom: 7px; He is an outspoken critic of the citys COVID-19 response, particularly of its temporary business shutdowns. You know, it is the Port of Anchorage, but its also the Port of Alaska, he said. width: 35px !important; She is supported by Mayor Bronson. See a recording of the forum below. Theres a lot of nonpartisan issues on the Assembly. The resignation came after a reporter made allegations that he was engaged in an inappropriate relationship with her. Mail-in ballots were sent out starting on March 15. .results_text { Click here to see each candidate's positions on these issues and others. Each campaign is allowed four observers in the center during the hours that ballots are being processed. Concurrent Regular & SpecialElection Summary Report, E Ship Creek Ave., Ste. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. The following key messages were curated by Ballotpedia staff. While housing, homelessness and Anchorages economy are priorities that unite candidates across the municipality, there are still local issues theyd like to fix as well.
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