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Assembly sends $11.8 million school‑levy question to April ballot after heated public debate
Summary
Following hours of public testimony both supporting and opposing it, the Anchorage Assembly voted 9–3 to put a one‑time, $11.8 million operating levy for Anchorage School District on the April 7 ballot; amendments clarified intent and asked for reporting but did not impose binding line‑item controls.
The Anchorage Assembly voted on Jan. 27 to place a one‑time special tax levy — estimated to raise about $11.8 million — on the April 7 ballot to help cover Anchorage School District operating costs for 2026–27.
The public hearing drew dozens of speakers: parents, students, educators, advocacy groups and taxpayers alternately urged the Assembly to either give voters the choice or reject the levy because of process and…
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