Anchorage Voters Decide on $119M in Bonds & Tax Levy

0:00Reporting from the Daily News, now, I'm Corey, with the latest in Anchorage, Anchorage voters head to the polls in April to decide on millions in bonds for city projects in schools, plus a special property tax levy to help. Education. The city bonds include $38 million for roads and drainage, $8.9 million for public safety and transit upgrades like traffic calming, and $2.5 million to replace old fire engines. The biggest package at $79 million goes to the Anchorage School District for school renovations and new construction. The mayor expressed optimism about approval, even with some resident pushback over rising property assessments. She noted the city fixed structural issues and assessments, made adjustments after community input, and believes these bonds will move Anchorage forward. Meanwhile, Proposition 9 seeks $12 million in a one-time levy, the max allowed by state law to tackle the school district's 90. Million dollar deficit next year.

1:00Leaders say it would keep 80 extra teachers and limit class size increases to two students instead of four. Superintendent Jarrett Bryant warned that tough cuts like school closures are still needed due to flat funding and dropping enrollment, but the levy would soften the blow and protect classrooms from deeper impacts. D&N is brought to you by our sponsor link in the description. Sali Pillow is a pillow with built-in headphones, lay back, press play, and disappear into what you are listening to, S-O-L-I-SaliPillow.com