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Assembly holds confirmation hearing for Bob Dole, who outlines plan to boost housing and streamline permitting
Summary
Bob Dole, the mayor's nominee for director of Community and Economic Development, told the Anchorage Assembly he will prioritize the administration's goal to build 10,000 homes in 10 years, improve developer outreach and update the permit system to make development more accessible.
Bob Dole, the mayor's nominee to serve as director of Community and Economic Development, appeared before the Anchorage Assembly on Jan. 9 for a confirmation hearing where he outlined priorities tied to the administration's goal of "building and restoring 10,000 homes in 10 years." Mayor (name not specified in the hearing) introduced Dole, noting his prior municipal experience and saying Dole "knows everyone in our community."
Dole framed the role as both a "connector" and a coordinator: he said the position must match prospective developers with municipal resources and drive cross-departmental alignment so projects can move forward. "In order for us to solve the challenges that we're facing and move forward to that 10,000 homes, it is vital that we make sure we are communicating and working…
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