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Mark Wiggin

Mark Wiggin is an incumbent and current Chair of the Operations Committee for Chugach Electric Association. He raised his family in Anchorage, where he has developed deep ties to the community, serving on several local Boards over the years. He also served as the Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Natural Resources, and brings his industry experience to the work he now does as a Director. Mark has been endorsed by IBEW 1547, The Alaska Center, and Renewable Energy Alaska Project (REAP). 

Mark Wiggin is an incumbent and current Chair of the Operations Committee for Chugach Electric Association. He raised his family in Anchorage, where he has developed deep ties to the community, serving on several local Boards over the years. He also served as the Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Natural Resources, and brings his industry experience to the work he now does as a Director. Mark has been endorsed by IBEW 1547, The Alaska Center, and Renewable Energy Alaska Project (REAP). 

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Anchorage Mayor

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Suzanne LaFrance

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Suzanne LaFrance came out first in the field in April’s regular election, getting more than 36% of the vote. She’s now headed to a runoff against incumbent mayor Dave Bronson, and LaFrance appears poised to win the May runoff by a historic margin. LaFrance is running on a platform of returning competence to city government, focusing on public safety, trails, education, addressing homelessness, and affordable housing. LaFrance comes with the experience of serving as chair to the Anchorage Assembly and plans to deliver expected city services by staffing up city departments and instilling a professional, positive workplace culture. She ran on fighting for state and federal resources for the municipality and running a transparent city government. LaFrance is already the top vote-getter, and is in the best position to absorb support from the other candidates eliminated in the regular election. We support Suzanne LaFrance for mayor.

Suzanne LaFrance came out first in the field in April’s regular election, getting more than 36% of the vote. She’s now headed to a runoff against incumbent mayor Dave Bronson, and LaFrance appears poised to win the May runoff by a historic margin. LaFrance is running on a platform of returning competence to city government, focusing on public safety, trails, education, addressing homelessness, and affordable housing. LaFrance comes with the experience of serving as chair to the Anchorage Assembly and plans to deliver expected city services by staffing up city departments and instilling a professional, positive workplace culture. She ran on fighting for state and federal resources for the municipality and running a transparent city government. LaFrance is already the top vote-getter, and is in the best position to absorb support from the other candidates eliminated in the regular election. We support Suzanne LaFrance for mayor.

Endorsed By: Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates , International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Council 5, Anchorage Central Labor Council, Anchorage Police Department Employees Association PAC, Anchorage Fire Fighters Union, Anchorage Education Association, Alaska Laborers Local 341, Operating Engineers 302, Plumbers & Steamfitters UA Local 367, ASEA PAC, Alaska AFSCME Retiree Chapter 52, Public Employees Local 71, Alaska Public Employees Association, Teamsters local 959, United Food & Commercial Workers Local 1496, Anchorage Democrats

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Anchorage residents sent Mayor Bronson a loud and clear message in the regular election, where he received historically low support. Bronson is now the first incumbent mayor in the Municipality’s history to be forced to a runoff. Bronson’s first term, defined by scandal and incompetence, clearly was noticed by Anchorage voters. Under his leadership, long-time municipal employees fled, leading to high vacancy rates across city departments, including the Anchorage Police Department. The inability to clear the streets for two straight winters under his leadership led to record school closures and parents having to stay home from work. Mayor Bronson failed to implement a plan to address homelessness, leading to record outdoor deaths and large camps throughout the city's green spaces. He also approved illegal contracts, and was accused of spying on employees and creating a sexualized work environment. We do not support the reelection of Mayor Dave Bronson.

Anchorage residents sent Mayor Bronson a loud and clear message in the regular election, where he received historically low support. Bronson is now the first incumbent mayor in the Municipality’s history to be forced to a runoff. Bronson’s first term, defined by scandal and incompetence, clearly was noticed by Anchorage voters. Under his leadership, long-time municipal employees fled, leading to high vacancy rates across city departments, including the Anchorage Police Department. The inability to clear the streets for two straight winters under his leadership led to record school closures and parents having to stay home from work. Mayor Bronson failed to implement a plan to address homelessness, leading to record outdoor deaths and large camps throughout the city's green spaces. He also approved illegal contracts, and was accused of spying on employees and creating a sexualized work environment. We do not support the reelection of Mayor Dave Bronson.

Chugach Electric Association

Utility Board Director (At-Large)

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Mark Wiggin

Mark Wiggin is an incumbent and current Chair of the Operations Committee for Chugach Electric Association. He raised his family in Anchorage, where he has developed deep ties to the community, serving on several local Boards over the years. He also served as the Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Natural Resources, and brings his industry experience to the work he now does as a Director. Mark has been endorsed by IBEW 1547, The Alaska Center, and Renewable Energy Alaska Project (REAP). 

Mark Wiggin is an incumbent and current Chair of the Operations Committee for Chugach Electric Association. He raised his family in Anchorage, where he has developed deep ties to the community, serving on several local Boards over the years. He also served as the Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Natural Resources, and brings his industry experience to the work he now does as a Director. Mark has been endorsed by IBEW 1547, The Alaska Center, and Renewable Energy Alaska Project (REAP). 

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Sam Cason

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Incumbent and current Chair of the Board, Sam Cason is a self-employed attorney and community leaderfrom Homer, Alaska. As an Assistant Attorney General, Sam served as Public Advocate, where he examined utility operations in front of the Regulatory Commission of Alaska. In that role, as well as his current role on the Board, Sam has prioritized affordability and reliability for the ratepayer, and sustainability for our future. Sam has been endorsed by IBEW 1547, The Alaska Center, and Renewable Energy Alaska Project (REAP). 

Incumbent and current Chair of the Board, Sam Cason is a self-employed attorney and community leaderfrom Homer, Alaska. As an Assistant Attorney General, Sam served as Public Advocate, where he examined utility operations in front of the Regulatory Commission of Alaska. In that role, as well as his current role on the Board, Sam has prioritized affordability and reliability for the ratepayer, and sustainability for our future. Sam has been endorsed by IBEW 1547, The Alaska Center, and Renewable Energy Alaska Project (REAP). 

Other Candidates

There are two other candidates running in this race. 

Candidate Todd Lindley has not served on the Board of Directors previously. He opposes a Renewable Portfolio Standard, Eklutna river restoration, and expresses skepticism around the ability of wind and solar to offset overall gas usage. Todd has also publicly shared that he supports coal, and does not see union labor as necessary at this time. 

Candidate Dan Rogers is running together with candidate Todd Lindley, arguing against the Renewable Portfolio Standard and generally opposing legislative oversight of the utilities. Dan also supports the development of new coal plants in Alaska. He has not served on the Chugach Board previously. 

There are two other candidates running in this race. 

Candidate Todd Lindley has not served on the Board of Directors previously. He opposes a Renewable Portfolio Standard, Eklutna river restoration, and expresses skepticism around the ability of wind and solar to offset overall gas usage. Todd has also publicly shared that he supports coal, and does not see union labor as necessary at this time. 

Candidate Dan Rogers is running together with candidate Todd Lindley, arguing against the Renewable Portfolio Standard and generally opposing legislative oversight of the utilities. Dan also supports the development of new coal plants in Alaska. He has not served on the Chugach Board previously.