Today, July 2, 2026, Assembly Members Jared Goecker and Donald Handeland introduced AR 2026-192, a resolution asking the Assembly to initiate removal proceedings of Assembly Member George Marinez in accordance with Anchorage Municipal Code Section 2.70.030 and directing the Municipal Attorney to retain outside counsel to investigate the allegations detailed in their accusation document. The resolution sponsors issued the following statement:
“If these facts don’t warrant an investigation, it’s hard to imagine what would. An elected official was found by APOC to have illegally used campaign funds for personal benefit and gave testimony the Commission found not credible, under oath,” said Assembly Member Goecker. “Since then, additional questions have emerged involving taxpayer funded travel to Puerto Rico and an apparent undisclosed business interest. The public deserves answers, not assumptions, not excuses, but answers. A vote for this resolution is not a declaration of guilt. It’s a declaration that no elected official is above scrutiny when public trust is on the line.”
“Mr. Martinez has already shown serious judgment problems when it comes to travel paid for by others. After giving sworn testimony about travel that the facts do not support, similar concerns involving taxpayer-funded Assembly travel cannot be brushed aside,” said Assembly Member Handeland. “Anchorage residents deserve to know whether this was legitimate municipal business or another example of travel abuse. When you combine that with additional questions about undisclosed business interests, this is no longer one isolated issue. It is a broader pattern that demands a serious investigation and a clear answer for the public.”…