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Streets Crews Prep for Breakup
Remember to Report Potholes to 343-MEND
It looks like winter has finally let up, and our second season, breakup, is upon us. Due to heavy snowfalls Municipal Streets crews are working hard to prepare for the potential of a lot of extra water in the roadways this year. Extra heating equipment to melt storm drains and sand bags are ready to go before flooding begins to ensure a quick response.
Potholes are an inevitable part of spring in Anchorage, and the crews are already out mending the roads. If you see a pothole, report it at 343-MEND and we will try to have it fixed within 24 hours. You can also report these them online at the Street Maintenance Feedback Form.
Read more about how to avoid potholes and how MOA is preparing for breakup here.
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 | First Lady Lynnette was an IditaRider this year, and rode in Travis Cooper's sled.
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Municipality to Host April 3 Election Central
Election Central is back. When the polls close at 8 p.m. on April 3, citizens will have a place to gather and watch the results as a community.
Where: Kahtnu Rooms, 2nd Floor, Dena'ina Center
When: 8 p.m to 11 p.m., April 3, 2012
What: Municipal Election Central
Come out with your family and friends and watch the votes come rolling in.
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 | | Mayor Sullivan delivered Meals on Wheels with The Salvation Army as part of March for Meals Month. |
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Anchorage Skates Raises $10,000 for Cuddy Park Skating Oval
The Anchorage Skates group presented a check for $10,000 to the Anchorage Assembly on March 27, 2012, to help with maintenance costs at the Cuddy Park Skating Oval.
This organization is a great example of public and community partnership. Anchorage Skates wants to have a great skating facility, so they are fundraising around the community to ensure the ice is well maintained and other projects are funded to help improve the facility.
They are currently working on fundraising for the lighting project to increase the use of the skating oval. To find out how you can get involved with Anchorage Skates, visit them online at www.anchorageskates.org or like them on Facebook.
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 | | Mayor Sullivan with the 2012 "Meeting the Challenge" recipients and their CREATE Award-winning Educators. |
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Still Time to Weigh in on Education Reform
I applaud the Anchorage School District's work to adopt the Common Core State Standards that align curriculum that focuses on ensuring students are college and career ready. This was a widely supported reform among Education Summit participants and it is rewarding to see the District take a significant step toward this goal.
Last week I released the results from the six Community Conversations held in February. The priorities and goals identified from surveys completed by participants included setting higher standards for students, increasing community involvement, providing more choices that include vocational education, and access to world-class teachers. Those results can be found online at www.muni.org/educationsummit. The Mayor's Education Summit will culminate at the Capstone Summit that will be held in June. There still is time for community members to weigh in on potential reforms by visiting www.mayorseducationsummit.com to complete a survey. |
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Connect with the Mayor
If you haven't already, follow me on Twitter (@MayorSullivan ) and like my page on Facebook (Dan Sullivan, Mayor of Anchorage) to get updates from me on what's happening in Anchorage.
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