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Budget advisory commission proposes Reddit 'Ask Me Anything' to boost public engagement

Budget and Finance Committee · March 20, 2026
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Ian Mills, chair of the Budget Advisory Commission, told the committee the commission is planning a Reddit AMA to help educate Anchorage residents about the budget; staff will coordinate with subreddit moderators, prepare FAQs and hold a work session to craft answers before going live.

Ian Mills, chair of the Budget Advisory Commission, told the Budget and Finance Committee that the commission is pursuing a public-engagement experiment: a Reddit "Ask Me Anything" session to answer budget questions from Anchorage residents.

"The AMA stands…

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