Anchorage Resident Criticizes Milette's Short-Term Rentals

0:00Welcome to Anchorage News Today, two minutes of news that matter to Anchorage. A resident in Anchorage is calling out District 1 Assembly candidate Justin Millett for buying over one-fifth of the units in his downtown building and converting them into short-term rentals. That move took 14 affordable long-term apartments off the market in one go. Millett runs a business that manages dozens more properties like this, and he calls it a way to create housing opportunities. But critics say it does the opposite, especially with Anchorage facing a rental shortage during peak summer months. Over the past two and a half years, tenants in the building have dealt with constant disruptions from guests coming and going. What was once a quiet spot with charm has started to feel more like a hotel. Now, with election season heating up, the resident backs Millett's opponent, Sydney Scout, who pushes for housing stability across all income levels. This debate highlights bigger tensions over short-term rentals and affordable housing in Anchorage, as voters weigh in on District 1.