School Board Candidate Questions Bond Measure Video

0:00In Anchorage today, March 17th, a school board candidate in Anchorage is questioning whether the Anchorage school district used tax dollars improperly in a video explaining a bond. Measure on the ballot. Dave McCormick says the video feels like campaigning, which he believes violates city ethics rules on using public resources for elections. District officials defend the video as legal informational content. spokesperson MJ Tim says it outlines how bond funds would address community needs and their practices aligned with Alaska law after legal review. McCormick acknowledges the ethics code, allows school leaders to speak to media about ballot measures, including limited staff time. Still, he wonders if producing social media videos counts as that, and wants a level playing field for all sides. Meanwhile, McCormick raises concerns about state funding for bond debt. He fears cuts could add $30 million to local taxpayer costs, but the district's chief operating officer expresses confidence in full.

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