AFP Opposes Education Levy, Anchorage Votes April 7th

0:00This is Anchorage News today, every story, every city, every day. At a recent Anchorage Assembly meeting, Americans for Prosperity spoke out against a proposed education levy aimed at funding local schools. The district faces closures of fire lake and lake Otis Elementary, following recent shutdowns of Abbott Loop, Nunoca Valley, and Lake Hood schools. AFP State Director Brett Huber, who previously advised Governor Mike Dunley beyond policy, led the opposition. His former colleague Bernadette Wilson, now running for governor, has also pushed similar views through the group in the past. Parents and families worry about larger class sizes, cuts to student activities like middle school sports, and losing neighborhood schools. These changes stem from years of state funding shortfalls that have strained districts like Anchorage. Huber left the state commission amid workplace probes and questions over travel expenses, while shifting to roles lobbying against public services. Wilson positions herself as a populist, but shares ties to the same funding cuts.

1:01Anchorage voters head to the polls on April 7th for the levy decision. A yes vote could help keep schools open and support students amid ongoing budget pressures. Special thanks to our sponsor for supporting this episode, some travel miles to find peace. I just climb into bed and listen. S-O-L-I, soleypillow.com