Chris Tuck

Healthcare I will work with the Anchorage Assembly, legislators, and the governor to build more in-patient and out-patient treatment facilities. Economy Support and encourage jobs that offer a living wage to employees. Economy Nurture and encourage hospitality and tourism businesses to maintain and build Anchorage as a world-class destination. Government Reform Finally, as your Mayor, I will work with our Assembly and Community Councils to provide tangible assistance to the neighborhoods that have borne the brunt of our city’s failed attempts at reducing our homeless populations. Housing I will present the Assembly with a comprehensive list of recommended reforms that will maintain the integrity of regulations while expediting the process to encourage new affordable housing construction. Housing We will create Individualized Living Plans (ILP) for each homeless person after evaluating their needs in terms of housing, addiction treatment programs, mental and physical health care, job search and training, and any other services. Housing On Day One, I will create a Homelessness Response/Action Team, composed of policy experts, community advocates, funders, law enforcement, emergency responders, medical providers, and those experiencing homelessness. Housing We must provide tangible incentives for new construction and the conversion of existing properties into mixed use and high-density residential properties. Housing We must remove the red tape to effectively and efficiently address our affordable housing crisis and lack of treatment facilities. Taxes / Budget I will fiercely advocate with federal, state and other entities to secure funds for existing programs, to jumpstart new initiatives, and take advantage of new opportunities and initiatives to address our challenges. Wages / Job Benefits Chris Tuck will do everything in his power to reinstate defined benefit plans for municipal employees, as well as advocating with the Alaska Legislature and Governor to reinstate these plans for state employees.