The state of Alaska wants more than $60,000 back from Anchorage’s disgraced former health director, saying he misrepresented his military background to the Alaska State Defense Force, resulting in higher pay.
Former Anchorage health director Joe Gerace meets with journalists outside of the Sullivan Arena shelter on Nov. 1, 2021.
Former Anchorage Health Director Joe Gerace has been charged with one civil count of fraudulent misrepresentation. Gerace has been the subject of controversy since he resigned as the head of Anchorage’s Health Department last August shortly before an Alaska Public Media and American Public Media report, including his medical, educational and military credentials.
Gerace’s claimed rank of lieutenant colonel during his ASDF service resulted in him getting paid $94,783.69 by the state. However, records show that Gerace had only actually earned the rank of E-4, a much lower specialist ranking. The attorney for the state says under that rank in the ASDF, Gerace should’ve been paid $33,207.60.Gerace must file an answer to the complaint within 20 days of receiving it.
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