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What is Project Anchorage and could a sales tax improve the city? | Hometown, Alaska

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Alaska Public Media
Published
Mon 19 Aug 2024
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A group of business leaders in Anchorage is proposing a sales tax that would fund new community projects and relieve some property tax burdens. But how does this proposal actually work? Why a sales tax, and why now? We took listener calls to discuss Project Anchorage with Anchorage Economic Development Corporation President and CEO, Jenna Wright, and journalist Larry Persily.


HOST: Anne Hillman


GUESTS:

Jenna Wright, President and CEO, Anchorage Economic Development Corporation

Larry Persily, journalist


LINKS:

Project Anchorage website

"Choose Anchorage: A Framework for Revitalization" report

Anchorage Economic Development Corporation website

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