User:Kamuicase/Dave Bronson

Bronson assumed office July 1, 2021. Following his predecessor, Austin-Quinn Davidson.

Bronson was born and raised in the southern end of Superior, Wisconsin. He was born to parents, Bill, and Sandy Bronson. He also attended Superior High School. As a young boy, Dave distributed the Evening telegram.

After graduating, Dave was involved in the creation of Alaska Family Council, a nonprofit organization that promotes traditional Christian values and is against same-sex marriage and abortion. In 2011, Bronson ran for a Midtown Assembly seat. During the assembly, Bronson was asked about certain policies including collective bargaining and tax burdens. Bronson eventually lost to Elvi Gray-Jackson. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Bronson accepted a retirement package from being a commercial pilot to spend some family time.

Dave Bronson has a son Zach Bronson, and a daughter Katie Bronson. Dave’s son Zach followed in his footsteps and became a commercial pilot. While in military service, Dave met his wife, Debra. In the downtime, Dave enjoys spending time with family and going hunting and fishing.

Anchorage has mayor council leadership that gives the mayor power similar to that of a chief executive. In other words, Anchorage has a strong mayoral system. In this system, the mayor has veto power as well as the power to propose the annual fiscal budget. However, even though the mayor has the power to propose the budget, the Assembly has the ultimate power to approve or reject proposed changes to the budget. The mayor is also responsible for appointing a municipal manager who is responsible for everyday operations. But, prior to being appointed, the municipal manager must undergo a confirmation process by the city Assembly.

In October, 2023 Bronson proposed a operating budget for the city in 2024. Currently, the city of Anchorage spends roughly $600 million dollars annually. Bronson’s proposed budget would cut current spending by about $2.4 million dollars. Despite these proposed changes, Bronson has continued to emphasize the importance of core public services. Such as: increased funding for public transportation, snow removal and road maintenance and repairs. In addition, Bronson emphasized the importance of funding necessary public health and safety services in an attempt to prioritize the needs of Anchorage residents

Bronson has run for mayor once in a nonpartisan election. After the general election, Bronson along with Forrest Dunbar advanced to a runoff election. On May 21, 2021, Forest Dunbar, declared “It is clear that Bronson will be Anchorage’s next mayor”. On May 25, 2021, Bronson had officially won the run-off election against Forrest Dunbar. Bronson received 50.66% of the vote, while Dunbar received 49.34%.