Assembly Overrides Mayor’s Veto of Ordinance on Assembly Meeting Procedures
At a Special Meeting to address the Mayor’s veto of Anchorage Ordinance 2021-117, an omnibus ordinance to update the code provisions that govern Assembly meetings and procedures, the Anchorage Assembly voted 9-2 to overturn the veto and uphold the ordinance.
At a Special Meeting to address the Mayor’s veto of Anchorage Ordinance 2021-117, an omnibus ordinance to update the code provisions that govern Assembly meetings and procedures, the Anchorage Assembly voted 9-2 to overturn the veto and uphold the ordinance.
“This ordinance is a simple and straightforward codification of longstanding procedures that ensure order and safety at Assembly meetings. It is critical to the functioning of the legislative branch of our municipal government that the Assembly Chair has the tools and resources needed to effectively run meetings,” said Chair Suzanne LaFrance. “The Assembly rules, the Anchorage Charter and the Anchorage Municipal Code provide an abundance of opportunities for public input, notice and transparency. The changes in this ordinance do not infringe on those important rights of citizens to speak up and access their government. What is does do is prevent actions that can disrupt the business of our municipality and put participants at risk for their safety.”
A statement read by Assembly Vice Chair Christopher Constant at today's special meeting can be found below.
