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Endorsements
Endorsing candidates who represent our union members' rights
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Municipality of Anchorage
Our recommendation is below. This candidate supports collective bargaining and apprentice utilization.
Suzanne LaFrance
Mayor
Ballots for the run off Anchorage Municipal election for Mayor are due by May 14th! Make sure you get yours in by either dropping it off at a drop box or mailing it with 87 cents of postage (2 forever stamps). For more information, visit the municipal website.
Read more about Suzanne and her plans for Anchorage at her website https://www.votesuzanne.com/
Learn MoreMunicipality of Anchorage Election
Ballots must be postmarked by April 1, 2025
Local 1547 endorses the following candidates for the upcoming April 1 election:
We recommend a Yes vote on the bonds.
More information on the bonds and voting can be found at https://www.muni.org/departments/assembly/clerk/elections/Pages/default.aspx
Endorsements are made based upon candidate's past voting records, answers to questionnaires, candidate interviews, support of collective bargaining, apprenticeship utilization, Project Labor and Community Workforce Agreements.
More information on utility election endorsements coming soon.
Homer Electric Board of Directors Endorsements
District 1: Patrick Parker
District 2: Mitch Michaud
District 3: No Endorsement
Voting information: Can request ballots by mail on HEA website starting 1/21, ballots mailed on 4/3, online voting opens 4/3 through link sent via email to HEA members, ballots must be received by 5/6. Visit homerelectric.com for more information.
Chugach Electric Board of Directors Endorsements
Pick 2
At-large: Rachel Morse and Penny Gage
Voting information: Members will receive an email with their voting link and passcode on 4/29, can call 907-563-7366 if there are issues accessing. Voting is open until annual meeting, which is May 29. Visit chugachelectric.com for more information.
Matanuska Electric Board of Directors Endorsements
IBEW 1547 made no endorsements in these races
Golden Valley Electric Board of Directors Endorsements
Coming soon