The election certification marks the beginning of a one-month transition period between mayoral administrations as Mayor-elect Suzanne LaFrance prepares to take office July 1.
Mayor-elect Suzanne LaFrance addresses the Anchorage Assembly after they certified the results of the recent mayoral runoff election on Friday, May 31, 2024 at City Hall. LaFrance, who previously served as the assembly chair, is the first female mayor-elect of the Municipality of Anchorage.
LaFrance, a former Assembly chair, won the race with 53.5% of the vote, a total of 5,636 more votes than Bronson, who received 46.5%. Dunbar was present at Friday’s Assembly meeting along with a throng of other LaFrance supporters. Several wore fuchsia T-shirts printed with the words “Landslide LaFrance.” The crowded room in City Hall erupted in cheers and clapping following the Assembly’s vote to certify the election. Assembly Vice Chair Meg Zaletel wore a T-shirt that said “America needs female leaders.
“I’m looking forward to working with all of you on a smooth and productive transition and very excited about what’s ahead for our community,” she said.
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