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Anchorage leaders propose one-time tax hike to send millions to schools
The $12 million levy aims to reduce class-size growth and fund essential student services amid an $83 million district budget deficit, officials said.
- On Tuesday, the Anchorage Assembly will introduce a one-time property-tax levy proposal announced by Suzanne LaFrance, Anchorage Mayor, to appear on the April ballot.
- Facing an $83 million shortfall, the Anchorage School District warns the FY2026-27 deficit threatens class sizes and student programs, requiring immediate funding to reduce impacts.
- The levy would raise nearly $12 million, equal $27.40 per $100,000 of assessed value for an average home of about $400,000, and fund 90 additional teachers.
- LaFrance proposed shelving the 3% sales tax for now and asked the Anchorage Assembly to set aside other revenue measures to focus on the $12 million education levy, which eight members must approve by Jan. 27 with a public hearing that day.
- State funding changes have left lingering gaps, as the state legislature approved a $700 increase last year but inflation eroded about $1,800 per student, and Dr. Jharrett Bryantt said the levy could hold the district over while state leaders seek a long-term solution.
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Anchorage leaders propose one-time tax hike to send millions to schools
Anchorage city leaders are proposing a one-time tax increase to raise funds for the Anchorage School District, which is facing an $83 million budget shortfall.
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