Anchorage Mayor Suzanne LaFrance is outlining her proposed budget for 2026.
Mayor LaFrance says her plan closely mirrors last year’s, with key priorities including funding for public safety and year-round shelters. She notes progress in staffing but warns the city is approaching a “fiscal cliff” due to declining federal and state funding.
“We’re losing federal funding, and we no longer receive millions of dollars from the state each year like we once did,” said LaFrance…