DISTRICT 2: SEAT A CHUGIAK/EAGLE RIVER
Amy Demboski
Age: 36
Party registration: Republican
Occupation(s): Paralegal, business development & management, dental assistant
Professional, community and service organizations: Chairwoman, city Budget Advisory Commission; Chugiak Community Council, past president and current member; Chugiak-Eagle River Parks and Recreation Board of Supervisors, mayoral appointee
Spouse's name and occupation: Ben, firefighter
Children: 16 and 13
Website: amy4assembly.com
Facebook: Amy Demboski for Assembly
Twitter: @AmyDemboski
Why running: As chair of the city Budget Advisory Commission, I recognize that we need someone who knows the issues, knows Chugiak-Eagle River, knows the fiscal reality of the city as a whole, and is a strong advocate for fiscal restraint and accountability; I love our community, I was raised here, and I have the local knowledge that will help advocate for the residents of Chugiak, Eagle River, and JBER.
Pete Mulcahy
Age: 55 Party registration: Undeclared Occupation(s): Former post commander, Fort Richardson; former Armed Services YMCA executive director. Current, business development
Professional, community and service organizations: City Planning and Zoning Commission member, 2011-present; Chugiak Volunteer Fire Department Board of Supervisors, 2010-present; past member, Anchorage Military and Veterans Commission; board of directors, Association of the United States Army: 2000-present; president, Chugiak Eagle River Chamber of Commerce; past president, Eagle River Area Rotary, Rotarian of the Year 2010-11; former military liaison to the Anchorage School Board. Received Superintendent's award for volunteerism.
Spouse's name and occupation: Deb, school librarian, Begich Middle School
Children: 28, 23, 21, 20
Website: petemulcahyforassembly.com
Facebook: Pete Mulcahy for Assembly
Twitter: @petemulcahy
Why running: Our community's future is uncertain; now is not the time for bumper sticker slogans or dogmatic, uncompromising stances -- we need proven, disciplined, conservative leaders who understand the issues, are creative problem solvers, will look outside government for answers, and will conduct civil discussions with all interests involved: I am that kind of leader.
Bob Lupo
Age: 72
Party registration: Veterans Party of Alaska
Occupation(s): Design, maintain, and operate hi-tech equipment and systems in the nuclear, space, radio, radar, missile arenas, including research and development. Also taught electronics in the military and for the University of Alaska.
Current employer: Retired from military and federal services.
Professional, community and service organizations: Masons, Shriners, Elks, Eagles, ARRL, AARC, NRA, and others.
Spouse's name and occupation: Not married
Children: 46, 36, 33, 24.
Why running: I believe I have meaningful things to say, and do.
DISTRICT 3: SEAT D WEST ANCHORAGE
Ernie Hall
Age: 69
Party registration: Non-partisan
Occupation(s): Business owner for 45 years
Professional, community and service organizations: Rotary Club, Food Bank of Alaska, Alaska Children's Services, Alascom Civilian Advisory Board, Chancellor's Advisory Board at UAA, Chair of Career Tech Advisory Board at ASD, Anchorage Fur Rondy
Spouse's name and occupation: Sandra, retired school teacher
Children: 37, 44, 45, 45, 46, 47
Facebook: erniehallforassembly.com
Why running: Commitment to the community
Nick Moe
(write-in candidate)
Age: 26
Party registration: Democrat
Occupation(s): Alaska Center for the Environment sustainable communities coordinator; small business owner
Professional, community and service organizations: North Star Community Council; AK Backbone; Airport Master Plan Working Group; Green Star Inc., board member; Alaska Food Policy Council, board member; Bicycle Commuters of Anchorage, board member; Anchorage Homebrew Association; UAA Planetarium
Spouse's name and occupation: Not married
Facebook: Nick Moe for Assembly
Why running: West Anchorage deserves a representative on the Assembly who respects the public process. I believe every person in West Anchorage has the right to be heard.
DISTRICT 3: SEAT E WEST ANCHORAGE
Cheryl Frasca
Age: 62
Party registration: 1968-1985 Democrat 1986-2002 No Party Preference 2003-present Republican
Occupation(s): formerly fiscal policy/budget executive for State of Alaska and Municipality of Anchorage; small business owner
Professional, community and service organizations, current: Anchorage Assembly member; CivicVentures board; Commonwealth North board; UAA Institute of Social and Economic Research Advisory board; Alaska Regional Hospital board; University of Alaska Foundation, Finance & Audit Committee; Alaska Native Arts Foundation board. Some prior positions: board of Anchorage Convention Visitors Bureau, Anchorage Economic Development Corporation, and Anchorage Chamber of Commerce
Website: frascaforanchorage.com
Facebook: Cheryl Frasca for Assembly
Why running: To apply my years of experience working with citizens, elected officials, and municipal government to develop and implement effective solutions on behalf of taxpayers.
Phil Isley
Age: 57
Party registration: None
Occupation(s): Aircraft mechanic, insurance benefits specialist
Current employer: Self and Aflac
Spouse's name and occupation: Divorced
Children: 32 & 35
Website: philisley.us
Why running: To provide voters with a nonaffiliated choice for the West Anchorage Assembly seat.
Tim Steele
Age: 67
Party registration: Nonpartisan
Occupation(s): U.S. Army in Vietnam; urban/regional land use planning; land developer; general building contractor & real estate broker; lieutenant commander -- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Professional, community and service organizations: Former School Board member; Vietnam Veterans or America; American Legion; Disabled American Veterans; Anchorage Chamber of Commerce; School Business Partnership; Commonwealth North
Spouse's name and occupation:
Widower of Deirdre Fornea Steele
Children: 19 and 24
Website: TimSteeleForAssembly.com
Facebook: facebook.com/TimSteeleForAnchorageAssembly
Email:TimSteeleForAssembly@gmail.com
Why running: I'm running to restore an independent Assembly in Anchorage.
DISTRICT 4: SEAT F MIDTOWN ANCHORAGE
Andy Clary
Age: 35
Party registration: Republican
Occupation(s): Project manager Professional, community and service organizations: three years on the Budget Advisory Commission, one year as chair; former member, Health and Human Services Commission; former director Abbott Loop Community Council; former president, Adobe Users Group.
Spouse's name and occupation: Stephanie, Community Relations & Development
Website: andyforassembly.com
Facebook: facebook.com/andyforassembly
Why running: I love Anchorage, it is home, and I care about my neighbors; I want to see our community continue to provide the opportunities and services we all love for many generations to come.
Dick Traini
Age: 63
Party registration: Non-partisan
Occupation(s): Retired. USAF 1969-1992, civil service Air Force 1994-2012
Professional, community and service organizations: Assembly Member 1991-1995, 2000 appointed, 2001-2008, 2010-current; Assembly chairman, 1993-1995, 2004-2006, 2010-2011; Alumni Board of Directors National League of Cities; National League of Cities Public Safety Committee
Spouse's name and occupation: Sandy, public school teacher
Children: 8 adult children
Website: dicktraini.com
Twitter handle: @Traini4Assembly
Facebook page: facebook.com/TrainiForAssembly
Why running: I care about the future of Anchorage and I want to be involved in the type of town we have.
DISTRICT 5: SEAT H EAST ANCHORAGE
Paul Honeman
Age: 52
Party registration: Non-partisan
Occupation(s): Retired Anchorage police officer, current small business owner
Professional, community and service organizations: Assembly member; Scenic Foothills Community Council community patrol officer; coordinator Citizen Police Academy; former board member of Muldoon Community Center, the Fraternal Order of the Alaska State Troopers, the National Citizen Police Academy Association (member) and the Alaska State Hockey Association; member NAACP, NRA, IACP, NARF
Spouse's name and occupation: Valerie, Federal Aviation Administration
Children: 2 children ages 32 and 30, and 2 grandchildren ages 7 and 5
Website: paulhoneman.com
Why running: To help deliver good government in a nonpartisan manner.
DISTRICT 6: SEAT J SOUTH Anchorage
Jennifer Johnston
Age: 58
Party registration: Republican
Occupation(s): Independent contractor and Assembly member 2007-now
Professional, community and service organizations: Chair of the Chugach Advisory Committee and Anchorage Center for Families; president of Hillside East Community Council; Athena Society; Tocqueville Society; avalanche awareness instructor; hunting education instruction; professional ski instructor
Spouse's name and occupation: Allan R. Johnston, retired manager of an investment firm; now he is devoting his time to being a chief encouragement officer for inventors and entrepreneurs.
Children: 35, 33, and 30
Website: johnstonforassembly.com
Facebook: Jennifer Johnston for Assembly
Why running: To provide my institutional knowledge for the implementation of Title 21 and to continue building a sustainable municipal budget.
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