How Can I Help?
There are many ways to get involved
Get Informed
All Politics are Local!
As Alaskans we all have the right (and responsibility) to contact our representatives on city councils, school boards, legislature and in congress to speak up about issues that are important to us and our families.
Don’t be intimidated! Legislators and their staff are for the most part very friendly and should appreciate hearing from their constituents. Be polite, thank them for the good they’ve done, share your opinion, and what course of action you would like your elected official to take. Calls, emails, and in person visits are great ways to connect with the political process. After all, at it’s best, our Government is “of the people, by the people, and for the people.”
If you are not sure who your elected officials are at the local, state or federal level please contact our Political Organizer Miguel Rohrbacher at mrohrbacher@apea-aft.org
for more information.
Find and read trustworthy news sources, including notes from your union!
Get informed! Stay on top of issues by following EPIC on Facebook and Twitter and reading about issues of concern to your fellow members.
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Volunteer
Volunteer! Start by talking to your friends and getting the word out, volunteer to make phone calls, knock on doors, and attend gatherings.
Every little bit helps! What ever time or energy you are willing to contribute helps!
Contact our State Affiliate Political Organizer Miguel Rohrbacher
if you would like to get involved.
VOTE!
The most important thing you can do for your community and your fellow workers is to exercise your right to vote! Below are important links with election deadlines and dates as well as links for how to request a mail in ballot!
Important dates to put on the fridge or in your calendar!
Election Dates and Hours
Anchorage Municipal Election
Voter Information
Voting in the Anchorage Municipal Election
Anchorage votes at home, which means ballots will be mailed to your address of record in the State of Alaska voter registration database. To view your Assembly District, please view our Assembly District Map.
Voting at home is as easy as 1 - 2 - 3.
1. Once you receive your ballot in the mail, mark your choices by filling in the ovals and then, place your ballot into the enclosed envelope.
2. Sign the declaration on the back of the ballot return envelope.
3. Return your ballot by placing it in a secure drop box, or returning it to an Anchorage Vote Center, or by mailing it through the U.S. Postal Service.
Secure Drop Boxes
Secure drop boxes will be opened beginning three weeks before Election Day (starting March 16, 2021) for voters to return their ballot at any time before
8:00 p.m. on Election night.
Locations for April 6, 2021 Election:
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Anchorage School District Education Center – 5530 East Northern Lights Boulevard
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Bartlett High School – 1101 Golden Bear Drive
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Begich Middle School – 7440 Creekside Center Drive
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City Hall – 632 West 6th Avenue, Parking Lot
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Clark Middle School – 150 Bragaw Street
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Dimond High School – 2909 West 88th Avenue
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Eagle River Town Center – 12001 Business Boulevard (in Eagle River)
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Election Center – 619 East Ship Creek Avenue
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Fairview Community Recreation Center – 1121 East 10th Avenue
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Girdwood Community Center – 250 Egloff Drive (in Girdwood)
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Loussac Library – 3600 Denali Street
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O'Malley's on the Green - 3651 O'Malley Road
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New! Planning and Development Center (MOA Permit Center) - 4700 Elmore Road
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Service High School – 5577 Abbott Road
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South Anchorage High School – 13400 Elmore Road
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Spenard Community Recreation Center – 2020 West 48th Avenue
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UAA Alaska Airlines Center – 3550 Providence Drive
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West Anchorage High School – 1700 Hillcrest Drive
Anchorage Vote Center (AVC)
If you need assistance voting, or if you need to replace a lost or damaged ballot, or if you didn't receive a ballot, please protect our community in the public health crisis and call 243-VOTE (8683).
Locations:
City Hall
632 West 6th Avenue, Room #155
Weekdays, March 29 – April 5, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday, April 3, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Sunday, April 4, noon – 5 p.m.
Election Day, April 6, 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.
All Municipal ballots will be available at this location.
Eagle River Town Center
12001 Business Boulevard, Community Room #170
(same building as the library)
Weekdays, March 29 – April 5, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday, April 3, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Sunday, April 4, noon – 5 p.m.
Election Day, April 6, 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Only Chugiak-Eagle River ballots will be available at this location.
Loussac Library
3600 Denali Street, First Floor, Assembly Chambers
Weekdays, March 29 – April 5, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday, April 3, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Sunday, April 4, noon – 5 p.m.
Election Day, April 6, 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.
All Municipal ballots will be available at this location.