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Common Constituent Questions
To help you get your questions answered, Assembly member Anna Brawley created a helpful FAQ. For further questions, visit www.muni.org
Street Maintenance
I’m having issues with a specific street in my neighborhood.”
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- Drainage related, like ice over a stormwater drain? Gravel or debris in the road? Call (907) 343-8277 and report it to a dispatcher.
- Is it a bigger problem, like a crumbling road section or potential construction project? Talk with the Project Management & Engineering by calling (907) 343-8135.
- See the existing projects at PM&E Project Center Reporting Dashboard
- Snow Removal? Visit the Snow Hub for resources and updates.
Pot Holes
“What can I do about this pothole at (location)?”
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- Call the Municipality’s pothole hotline at 343-MEND (907-343-6363), or use the online tool #ANCWorks to report the location
Speeding and Traffic Calming
“People are driving too fast on my street! What can we do?”
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- Visit Traffic Calming to learn more.
Taxes
“How do I address a tax related matter?”
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- You can contact the Municipal Tax Office at (907) 343-6650 or visit the Treasury website (Property taxes, Fines, Program Taxes).
Public Safety
“If I have a public safety issue, who should I contact?”
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- Police: Emergency (911) and Non-Emergency (311)
- Fire Department: Emergency (911) and General Contact Info (907-267-4900)
- Health Department: Main Contact (907-343-6718); Visit the department’s website for info on Clinics, Animal Control, Environmental Health, and more
Building Safety and Nuisance Properties
“Who do I call if there is a nuisance property or unsafe building?”
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- Code Enforcement/Abatement deals with private property
- Call Code Enforcement: (907) 343-8301
- You can also report on #ANCWorks, and search for prior reports or violations for that address online.
- If it’s a safety issue (criminal activity at the property), contact Anchorage Police Department
- The Municipality maintains a Vacant & Abandoned Property registry, and Foreclosures registry
Development and Permitting
“I’m thinking of doing (XYZ improvement) to my home. Where should I start?” (or) “Help, I’m having problems with my permits!”
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- For people starting new projects, recommend contacting Planning, they can talk through options.
Parks & Facilities
“What do I do if I have a park or recreation facilities question?”
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- Call Anchorage Parks and Recreation at 907-343-PLAY (907-343-7529)
- The Municipality manages facilities like recreation centers, Kincaid & Russian Jack chalets, Mann Leiser greenhouse, school pools, and the Cemetery.
- Ideas for park improvements?
- Check the CIP list: many parks are programmed for future work
- Contact Anchorage Park Foundation: neighbors can pursue small-scale
projects through Community Challenge Grants!
- Park Maintenance? Email at
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