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Ballotpedia covered 12 local ballot measures in Alaska in 2021 for voters in Anchorage and Juneau on two different election dates.

In 2021, Ballotpedia covered local measures that appeared on the ballot for voters within the top 100 largest cities in the U.S. and all state capitals, including those outside of the top 100 largest cities. Ballotpedia covered a selection of notable police-related and election-related measures outside of the top 100 largest cities. Ballotpedia also covered all local measures in California and all statewide ballot measures. Click here to see the scope of Ballotpedia local ballot measure coverage by year.

October 5

Voters in Juneau decided one local ballot measure on October 5, 2021.

Juneau

See also: Juneau, Alaska ballot measures

• Juneau, Alaska, Proposition 1, Sales Tax Renewal (October 2021):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported renewing for five years the city's 3% sales tax set to expire on July 1, 2022, thereby continuing the existing total sales tax rate of 5%.

A "no" vote opposed renewing for five years the city's 3% sales tax, thereby allowing the tax to expire on July 1, 2022, and resulting in a total sales tax rate in the city of 2%.

April 6

Voters in Anchorage decided 11 ballot measures on April 6, 2021: seven bond measures, one property tax measure, and three annexation issues. Voters approved nine measures and defeated two.

HIGHLIGHTS

The Municipality of Anchorage asked voters to approve a total of $59.58 million in seven bond questions on April 6, 2021 to fund law enforcement, fire services, parks and recreational services, roads and drainage, transportation, senior center and library facility improvements, and general city facilities improvements.

This total was less than the $148.013 million asked for by the municipality in 2020, of which $145.813 was approved.

$114.652 million in bond issues were proposed in 2019, of which $109.139 was approved.

Since 2017, there have been 29 bond issues on the ballot in Anchorage, 26 of which have been approved.

Anchorage

See also: Anchorage, Alaska ballot measures

• Anchorage, Alaska, Proposition No. 1, Facilities Bond Issue (April 2021):  ✖

A "yes" vote supported authorizing the city to: Issue up to $6,905,000 in bonds, with bond revenue going to fund improvements involving building safety rehabilitation and upgrades, facility renovations, code improvement projects, pool filtration system, public restrooms, solar panel energy saving improvements and related capital improvements; and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $1.47 per $100,000 in assessed value; Increase the municipal tax cap by an annual amount not to exceed $40,000 to pay for associated annual operations and maintenance costs; requiring an annual increase in the municipal tax cap of approximately $0.12 per $100,000 in assessed value.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing the city to: Issue up to $6,905,000 in bonds, with bond revenue going to fund improvements involving building safety rehabilitation and upgrades, facility renovations, code improvement projects, pool filtration system, public restrooms, solar panel energy saving improvements and related capital improvements; and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $1.47 per $100,000 in assessed value; Increase the municipal tax cap by an annual amount not to exceed $40,000 to pay for associated annual operations and maintenance costs, requiring an annual increase in the municipal tax cap of approximately $0.12 per $100,000 in assessed value.

• Anchorage, Alaska, Proposition No. 2, Senior Center and Library Bond Issue (April 2021):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing the city to issue up to $1,150,000 in bonds, with bond revenue going to fund building safety rehabilitation and upgrades, facility renovations, code improvement projects, and related capital improvements and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $0.25 per $100,000 in assessed value.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing the city to issue up to $1,150,000 in bonds, with bond revenue going to fund building safety rehabilitation and upgrades, facility renovations, code improvement projects, and related capital improvements and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $0.25 per $100,000 in assessed value.

• Anchorage, Alaska, Proposition No. 3, Transportation Bond Issue (April 2021):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing the city to: Issue up to $5,300,000 in bonds, with bond revenue going to fund acquiring new replacement ambulances and a heavy rescue vehicle, making improvements to transit facilities and centers, acquiring and replacing transit vehicles and support equipment, undertaking bus stop improvements and school zone safety improvements, and related capital improvements and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $1.13 per $100,000 in assessed value; Increase the municipal tax cap by an annual amount not to exceed $2,000 to pay for associated annual operations and maintenance costs, requiring an annual increase in the municipal tax cap of approximately $0.01 per $100,000 in assessed value.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing the city to: Issue up to $5,300,000 in bonds, with bond revenue going to fund acquiring new replacement ambulances and a heavy rescue vehicle, making improvements to transit facilities and centers, acquiring and replacing transit vehicles and support equipment, undertaking bus stop improvements and school zone safety improvements, and related capital improvements and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $1.13 per $100,000 in assessed value; Increase the municipal tax cap by an annual amount not to exceed $2,000 to pay for associated annual operations and maintenance costs, requiring an annual increase in the municipal tax cap of approximately $0.01 per $100,000 in assessed value.

• Anchorage, Alaska, Proposition No. 4, Law Enforcement Property Tax (April 2021):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing an increase in the municipal tax cap, not exceeding $5.32 per $100,000 in assessed value, thereby generating an estimated $1,840,000 per year for acquiring for the Anchorage Police Department  computer-aided dispatch, record-management, and digital-evidence management systems, in-car and body-worn cameras, and related technologies and services.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing an increase in the municipal tax cap, not exceeding $5.32 per $100,000 in assessed value, thereby generating an estimated $1,840,000 per year for acquiring for the Anchorage Police Department  computer-aided dispatch, record-management, and digital-evidence management systems, in-car and body-worn cameras, and related technologies and services.

• Anchorage, Alaska, Proposition No. 5, Roads and Drainage Bond Issue (April 2021):  ✔

A “yes” vote supported authorizing the city to: Issue up to $36,425,000 in bonds, with bond revenue going to fund roads and storm drainage capital acquisition, construction, renovation, upgrades and related capital improvements in the Anchorage Roads and Drainage Service Area; and requiring an estimated property tax levy within the Anchorage Roads and Drainage Service Area of $9.92 per $100,000 in assessed value; Increase the municipal tax cap by an annual amount not exceeding $809,000 to pay for associated annual operations and maintenance costs, requiring an annual increase in the municipal tax cap of approximately $2.99 per $100,000 in assessed value.

A “no” vote opposed authorizing the city to: Issue up to $36,425,000 in bonds, with bond revenue going to fund roads and storm drainage capital acquisition, construction, renovation, upgrades and related capital improvements in the Anchorage Roads and Drainage Service Area; and requiring an estimated property tax levy within the Anchorage Roads and Drainage Service Area of $9.92 per $100,000 in assessed value; Increase the municipal tax cap by an annual amount not exceeding $809,000 to pay for associated annual operations and maintenance costs, requiring an annual increase in the municipal tax cap of approximately $2.99 per $100,000 in assessed value.

• Anchorage, Alaska, Proposition No. 6, Parks and Recreational Services Bond Issue (April 2021):  ✔

A “yes” vote supported authorizing the city to:  Issue up to $3,950,000 in bonds, with bond revenue going to fund renovating and rehabilitating trails and parks, making a playground and athletic field, safety, ADA and park improvements at various parks and recreational facilities, and making related capital improvements in the Anchorage Parks and Recreation Service Area and requiring an estimated property tax levy within the Anchorage Parks and Recreation Service Area of $0.98 per $100,000 in assessed value; Increase the municipal tax cap by an annual amount not exceeding $192,000 to pay for associated annual operations and maintenance costs, requiring an annual increase in the municipal tax cap of approximately $0.65 per $100,000 in assessed value.

A “no” vote opposed authorizing the city to:  Issue up to $3,950,000 in bonds, with bond revenue going to fund renovating and rehabilitating trails and parks, making a playground and athletic field, safety, ADA and park improvements at various parks and recreational facilities, and making related capital improvements in the Anchorage Parks and Recreation Service Area and requiring an estimated property tax levy within the Anchorage Parks and Recreation Service Area of $0.98 per $100,000 in assessed value; Increase the municipal tax cap by an annual amount not exceeding $192,000 to pay for associated annual operations and maintenance costs, requiring an annual increase in the municipal tax cap of approximately $0.65 per $100,000 in assessed value.

• Anchorage, Alaska, Proposition No. 7, Fire Service Bond Issue (April 2021):  ✔

A “yes” vote supported authorizing the city to issue up to $1,950,000 in bonds, with bond revenue going to fund acquiring a replacement fire ladder truck, making AFD facility improvements and related capital improvements in the Anchorage Fire Service Area; and requiring an estimated property tax levy within the Anchorage Fire Service Area of $0.44 per $100,000 in assessed value.

A “no” vote opposed authorizing the city to issue up to $1,950,000 in bonds, with bond revenue going to fund acquiring a replacement fire ladder truck, making AFD facility improvements and related capital improvements in the Anchorage Fire Service Area; and requiring an estimated property tax levy within the Anchorage Fire Service Area of $0.44 per $100,000 in assessed value.

• Anchorage, Alaska, Proposition No. 8, Law Enforcement Bond Issue (April 2021):  ✖

A “yes” vote supported authorizing the city to issue up to $3,900,000 in bonds, with bond revenue going to fund acquiring new APD replacement fleet vehicles and related capital improvements in the Anchorage Metropolitan Police Service Area and requiring an estimated property tax levy within the Anchorage Metropolitan Police Service Area of $0.85 per $100,000 in assessed value.

A “no” vote opposed authorizing the city to issue up to $3,900,000 in bonds, with bond revenue going to fund acquiring new APD replacement fleet vehicles and related capital improvements in the Anchorage Metropolitan Police Service Area and requiring an estimated property tax levy within the Anchorage Metropolitan Police Service Area of $0.85 per $100,000 in assessed value.

• Anchorage, Alaska, Proposition No. 9, Annexation of Blue Beary Estates (April 2021):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported annexing Blue Beary Estates Subdivision Lot 1 (020-021-32-000), Lot 6 (020-021-33-000), Lot 7 (020-021-34-000), Lot 8 (020-021-35-000), Lot 9 (020-021-36-000), and Tract 1 (020-021-38-000) to the Bear Valley LRSA; incurring an increase in property taxes beginning with the tax year 2021 in the annexed area.

A "no" vote opposed annexing Blue Beary Estates Subdivision Lot 1 (020-021-32-000), Lot 6 (020-021-33-000), Lot 7 (020-021-34-000), Lot 8 (020-021-35-000), Lot 9 (020-021-36-000), and Tract 1 (020-021-38-000) to the Bear Valley LRSA; thus maintaining the existing mill rate of 1.50 mills in the affected area .

• Anchorage, Alaska, Proposition No. 10, De-Annexation of Alpine Terrace (April 2021):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported de-annexing Alpine Terrace Subdivision Block 2, Lot 6 from the Upper O'Malley LRSA; incurring a decrease in property taxes for road services beginning with the tax year 2021 in the affected area.

A "no" vote opposed de-annexing Alpine Terrace Subdivision Block 2, Lot 6 from the Upper O'Malley LRSA; thus maintaining the existing mill rate of 2.00 mills in the affected area.

• Anchorage, Alaska, Proposition No. 11, De-Annexation of Creekview Estates (April 2021):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported de-annexing Creekview Estates Subdivision, Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 from the South Goldenview RRSA; incurring a decrease in property taxes for road services beginning with the tax year 2021 in the affected area.

A "no" vote opposed de-annexing Creekview Estates Subdivision, Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 from the South Goldenview RRSA; thus maintaining the existing mill rate of 1.80 mills in the affected area.

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How to cast a vote in Alaska

Poll times In Alaska, polling places are open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. local time. Alaska is divided between the Alaska time zone and the Hawaii-Aleutian time zone. An individual who is in line at the time polls close must be allowed to vote. Registration Check your voter registration status here. To register to vote in Alaska, each applicant must be a citizen of the United States, a resident of Alaska, and at least 18 years of age or within 90 days of their 18th birthday. An individual convicted of a felony involving moral turpitude may not register to vote until their voting rights have been restored. If registered to vote in another state, applicants must be willing to cancel that registration in order to vote in Alaska. To vote in Alaska, registered voters must be at least 18 years old and have been a resident of the state and election district for at least 30 days. Prospective voters can register online, with a paper form, or in person at a Division of Elections Office or a voter registration agency. The deadline to register or make changes to a registration is 30 days before an election. If submitting an application form by mail, fax, or email, the applicant must provide one of the following forms of identification either with his or her application or when voting for the first time: “ Current and valid photo identification Driver’s license Passport State identification card Birth certificate Hunting and Fishing license. ” Automatic registration Alaska automatically registers eligible individuals to vote when they apply for a Permanent Fund Dividend, unless they opt out. Online registration See also: Online voter registration Alaska has implemented an online voter registration system. Residents can register to vote by visiting this website. Same-day registration Alaska allows same-day voter registration in presidential election years, but voters who do so can vote only for the offices of president and vice president. Residency requirements Alaska law requires 30 days of residency in the state and election district before a person may vote. According to the Division of Elections' website, "you are considered an Alaska resident if you reside in the state and intend to remain a resident or, if you temporarily leave the state, you have intention to return (Active military members, spouses or dependents are exempt from the intent to return requirement)." Verification of citizenship See also: Laws permitting noncitizens to vote in the United States Alaska does not require proof of citizenship for voter registration. An individual applying to register to vote must attest that they are a U.S. citizen under penalty of perjury. All 49 states with voter registration systems require applicants to declare that they are U.S. citizens in order to register to vote in state and federal elections, under penalty of perjury or other punishment. Seven states — Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, New Hampshire, and Wyoming — have laws requiring verification of citizenship at the time of voter registration, whether in effect or not. In three states — California, Maryland, and Vermont — at least one local jurisdiction allows noncitizens to vote in some local elections. Noncitizens registering to vote in those elections must complete a voter registration application provided by the local jurisdiction and are not eligible to register as state or federal voters. Verifying your registration The site My Voter Information, run by the Alaska Department of Elections, allows residents to check their voter registration status online. Voter ID requirements Alaska requires voters to present non-photo identification while voting. The following were accepted forms of identification as of July 2024. Click here for the Alaska Division of Elections' page on accepted ID to ensure you have the most current information. Voter ID card Driver’s license State ID Other photo ID Passport Hunting or fishing license If you do not have the one of the identifications listed above, you may present a current utility bill or paycheck, government check or bank statement or other government issued document. These documents must have your current residence address.

Additional elections

Anchorage

See also: Alaska elections, 2021

April 6, 2021

• Felix Rivera recall, Anchorage, Alaska (2020-2021)
• Anchorage School District, Alaska, elections (2021)
• City elections in Anchorage, Alaska (2021)
• Anchorage, Alaska, Proposition No. 10, De-Annexation of Alpine Terrace (April 2021)
• Anchorage, Alaska, Proposition No. 11, De-Annexation of Creekview Estates (April 2021)
• Anchorage, Alaska, Proposition No. 9, Annexation of Blue Beary Estates (April 2021)

October 26, 2021

• Meg Zaletel recall, Anchorage, Alaska (2020-2021)

Juneau

See also: Alaska elections, 2021

October 5, 2021

• City elections in Juneau, Alaska (2021)

See also

• Local ballot measure elections in 2021
• Local bond issues on the ballot
• Law enforcement on the ballot