Mayor Dave Bronson conceded the 2024 race for mayor Thursday morning to his challenger, Suzanne LaFrance.
the special runoff election Tuesday after claiming that the ballots still left to be counted were less than her lead of 5,612 votes; The Division of Election’sWhile the runoff election will not be officially certified until a special Anchorage Assembly meeting on May 31, Bronson congratulated LaFrance Thursday on “becoming the next mayor of Anchorage.”
“While there were challenges, setbacks, and even disagreements along the way, I am grateful for the dedication and hard work my administration put into serving the residents of Anchorage,” Bronson said.“Today, Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson shared the following statement after calling to congratulate Suzanne LaFrance on becoming the next mayor of Anchorage.
Reflecting on the past three years, I am extremely proud of the progress we achieved together. When I first entered office, Anchorage faced unprecedented challenges, from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, a growing housing and homelessness crisis, and various obstacles impacting our economy. Yet, through hard work and collaboration with local, state, and federal stakeholders, we made significant achievements.
As I transition out of office, I am committed to ensuring a smooth transition to Mayor-Elect LaFrance and her team. The well-being of the Municipality of Anchorage remains paramount, and I will continue to serve this community with honor and integrity until the end of my term.
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