Alaska Municipal League

AML is hiring a Senior Transportation Planner! We are looking for someone interested in supporting and strengthening local Alaska governments with their knowledge, skills, and experience in Transportation Planning. Reach out if you'd like to talk more about this exciting opportunity! https://lnkd.in/gXAmQbmF

Public Comment is OPEN for 2024-2027 STIP (Statewide Transportation Improvement Program) Amendment 1. 🗨 Please review and comment through August 5, 2024. There are 4 ways to comment: 🖱 ONLINE at dot.alaska.gov/stip 📲 TEXT STIP to 855-925-2801 ✉ EMAIL stip@publicinput.com 📞 CALL 855-925-2801 & use PIN 2191 to leave a message #PublicComment #STIP #KeepAlaskaMoving

The City and Borough of Wrangell is thrilled to announce that it has been selected to receive a $25,000,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Grant program. These funds will be used for the Wrangell Harbor Basin Revitalization and Transportation Resiliency Project. “This grant is a tremendous opportunity for Wrangell,” said Patty Gilbert, Mayor of Wrangell. “The revitalization of our harbor basin is critical to ensuring the continued success of our community. This project will improve safety, accessibility, and efficiency for residents, businesses, and visitors who rely on our marine transportation network.” The Wrangell Harbor Basin Revitalization and Transportation Resiliency Project will design, permit, and construct modern float and anchoring systems within the Wrangell Harbor Basin. This will improve the safety and reliability of docking for all vessels. The project will also build new water, electrical, and fire suppression systems to enhance overall functionality and safety. Additionally, the grant will fund the relocation of Inner Harbor parking to ensure continued convenient access for the community. “We are grateful to the USDOT for recognizing the importance of this project,” said Mason Villarma, Borough Manager of Wrangell. “I want to thank our amazing team here at the Borough for bringing these funds home. This grant will allow us to make significant improvements to our harbor infrastructure, which will benefit our community for decades to come.” The Wrangell Harbor Basin Revitalization and Transportation Resiliency Project will create jobs, improve safety, and boost the local economy. The Borough is committed to working closely with stakeholders throughout the planning and construction process.

Learn more about the Alaska Municipal League and the work we do to support all of Alaska's 165 cities and boroughs! https://www.akml.org/

ANTHC Contaminated Sites Program in partnership with the Center for Creative Land Recycling supported an Environmental Justice Roadshow on the Alaska Native Health Campus. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has been scheduling and presenting these Roadshows in different regions throughout the U.S. More than 120 participants from various agencies and Alaska communities attended. The event provided information on the numerous funding and resource opportunities, as well as a chance for attendees to interface directly with funders and receive technical assistance on their projects/applications. One such funding opportunity is the EPA’s new Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants program (Community Change Grants). The EPA announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity for approximately $2 billion dollars in Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) funds in environmental and climate justice activities to benefit disadvantaged communities through projects that reduce pollution, increase community climate resilience, and build community capacity to address environmental and climate justice challenges. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/g-Q9t_U5 Learn more about the EPA’s Environmental Justice Roadshow here: https://lnkd.in/esuw5GNa

Attention city leaders, city staff, or anyone who engages with cities: The National League of Cities (NLC) is offering municipalities of all sizes a chance to apply for grants to improve economic mobility for residents. Selected cities will receive a grant of up to $20,000, coaching, and peer learning opportunities. https://lnkd.in/gq7WEChU NLC will select up to 12 municipalities for our Advancing Economic Mobility Rapid Grant program. Participants will also have an opportunity to visit a peer city and participate in NLC’s 2025 Economic Mobility Convening, and become trained on essential economic mobility resources, including Opportunity Insights’ Opportunity Atlas, Results for America’s Economic Mobility Catalog, and the Urban Institute’s Upward Mobility Framework 📅 Applications will be accepted until June 21 This opportunity is part of NLC’s Economic Opportunity and Financial Empowerment efforts, supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

Our mission is to strengthen Alaska’s local governments. To achieve this mission, AML recognizes our long-time Associate Partner Altman, Rogers & Co., for their continued support of AML, our members, and Alaska. Learn more at: https://altrogco.com/

Shout out to Chugach Electric Association for hosting another great membership meeting! We would also like to thank everyone who visited our booth — and hope you had as much fun as we did exploring the electric vehicle showcase!

Shout out to Chugach Electric Association for hosting another great membership meeting! We would also like to thank everyone who visited our booth — and hope you had as much fun as we did exploring the electric vehicle showcase!

Though it's Infrastructure Week now, we are still thinking ahead to the October Alaska Rural Energy Conference where energy stakeholders will be sharing ideas and information with the hope of promoting economic development, environmental sustainability and energy security for Alaskans. Register today! https://lnkd.in/gYFBeRU3