Anchorage Assembly's New Leadership: Brawley & Volland

0:00Anchorage Assembly made a smooth leadership switch this week, unanimously electing Anna Brawley as the new chair right after certifying the April. Seventh election results in swearing in fresh members. Brawley, starting her second term for West Anchorage, steps up from her district 3C. She takes over from Christopher Constant of North Anchorage, who hid his term limit after nearly a decade. Members also pick Daniel Vaughlin as vice chair in an 8-4-secret ballot, edging out Zach Johnson. Members kept three incumbents in place. Brawley, George Martinez from East Anchorage, and Johnson from South Anchorage, which points to steady teamwork. With the LaFrance administration, new faces include First Timer Sinney Scout for North Anchorage, Engineer Donald Handelman for Chugiac and Eagle River, and Janice Park for Midtown. Park clinched her spot after a tight recount, confirmed her 26-0 win over Dave Donnelly by a 0.24% margin. Meanwhile, Constant and Felix Rivera wrapped up their 10 years with standing ovation and

1:02shoutouts from state legislators for steering through. Earthquakes, pandemics, and tough times. Brawley called the group strong and ready to push priorities forward, setting up what looks like a solid run for the assembly ahead. Local news, powered by AI. This is Anchorage News Today.