The Anchorage Assembly unanimously confirmed Mayor Bronson’s appointment of Uluao “Junior” Aumavae to the city’s chief equity officer position, despite an ongoing lawsuit between the administration and Assembly over the position
Ballots are in the mail. Here’s what to know about voting in Anchorage’s April election.Assembly leadership had proposed postponing Aumavae’s confirmation until after the lawsuit between the mayor and the body is resolved. But at Tuesday’s meeting, several Assembly members instead advocated for confirming Aumavae.
“I don’t think one has to wait for the other,” Weddleton said. Aumavae had already been working as acting chief equity officer for several months, he said.“The Assembly and I have had our differences regarding the chief equity officer position, but the ongoing legal matters between us have absolutely no bearing on Junior’s employment with the muni, his current position as chief equity officer, and his ability to be confirmed here tonight,” Bronson said.
He said his biggest goal is to leave Anchorage better so that when he leaves the position, “the legacy continues.”