Where Donald Stands
Tax Fairness
Donald believes tax policy should be fair, transparent, and not place additional burdens on working families in Eagle River and Chugiak.
His opponent’s tax proposal, centered around a new sales tax, would shift more of the financial impact toward neighborhoods with higher home values. That means families in Eagle River and Chugiak would end up paying more while seeing little benefit in return. Donald opposes tax policies that place a greater burden on homeowners and families in our district.
He will fight against tax increases that fall on the backs of Eagle River and Chugiak.
Donald also believes voters deserve honesty when taxes are discussed. Claims we need a sales tax tax the tourists are misleading. The data shows roughly 70–80% would be paid by Anchorage residents, 10–20% by other Alaskans, and only about 10–15% by visitors from outside the state.
If Anchorage is going to have a serious conversation about taxes, it needs to start with the facts.
Public Safety
Families in Eagle River, Chugiak, and JBER deserve to feel safe in their homes, schools, and neighborhoods. Donald will:
Fully support law enforcement and first responders
Promote the enforcement of existing laws and ensure meaningful consequences for repeat offenders
Make sure our community is getting the protection we’re paying for
Public safety isn’t negotiable—and Donald will make it a top priority.
Homelessness & Housing
Anchorage’s homelessness crisis demands serious, accountable leadership. Donald supports practical and compassionate policies that focus on helping people get off the streets and into recovery, including:
Enforcing rules that keep public spaces safe, clean, and accessible for everyone
Encouraging personal responsibility and connecting individuals with existing treatment and recovery options
Promoting policies that help people get the support they need to rebuild their lives
On housing, Donald supports responsible development—growth that respects zoning laws, includes input from local residents, and protects the character of our neighborhoods.
Property Tax Assessment Cap
Anchorage homeowners are seeing sudden, large jumps in their property tax assessments, sometimes 20–40% in a single year, even when nothing about their home has changed. These one-year spikes create real uncertainty for families, seniors on fixed incomes, and long-term residents.
Donald will sponsor a property tax assessment cap that limits extreme one-year increases for homes that have had no significant changes. Property values can rise with the market, but homeowners should not be hit with assessment shock overnight. This is about fairness, predictability, and protecting people who live in their homes, not freezing values or stopping growth.
Fiscal Responsibility
Donald believes in doing more with less. As a civil engineer, he understands how to manage complex budgets, prioritize spending, and avoid waste. On the Assembly, he will:
Fight to hold the line on property taxes and respect the tax cap
Eliminate bloated spending that doesn’t serve the public
Prioritize core services like roads, public safety, and essential infrastructure
Anchorage needs fiscal discipline—not band-aid budgeting—and Donald is ready to lead by example.
Local Control
Our district isn’t just another part of Anchorage, it’s a unique community with its own values and priorities. Donald will fight for Eagle River, Chugiak, and JBER’s voice in city government and oppose mandates or policies that ignore local input. He supports stronger representation, more autonomy, and decisions that come from the ground up.
Local School Representation
Anchorage’s charter gives the Assembly limited oversight of the school district, but it does allow the Assembly to shape how school board members are elected. Right now, every school board member runs citywide. That makes campaigns extremely difficult and leaves families without a clear point of contact who understands their part of town.
Anchorage should have a school board that reflects its communities. Families deserve representation that is closer to home and easier to reach.
Donald will introduce a proposal to elect each school board member by district, using the existing Assembly district boundaries. This change strengthens accountability, improves local connection, and gives every neighborhood a real voice in the decisions that shape our schools.