Anchorage Assemblywoman Meg Zaletel is stepping back from her duties as the head of the Anchorage Coalition to End Homelessness, and also from on the Assembly. She issued a statement that said she needs time to heal.
“Today, Meg Zaletel, Executive Director of the Anchorage Coalition to End Homelessness (ACEH) and Midtown Assembly Member, announced she would be on medical leave from her work in both positions beginning May 24. She will return to the Assembly on July 11th and will return to ACEH on August 1st.”
“I’ll be using this time to heal and connect with my family and loved ones,” said Zaletel in the statement. “I believe it’s important to acknowledge when it’s time for a break, especially after the turbulent times our community has seen over these last couple of years.”
Zaletel requested privacy: “Zaletel and her family request privacy during these weeks. Community members in Midtown who need immediate assistance can contact her counterpart, Felix Rivera.”
“Both of my roles in the community are so important to me, and I’m grateful for the many community members who have supported me and worked by my side to make our city a better place for everyone. I look forward to returning soon and continuing to work for our community,” her statement said.
Zaletel is known of her hard left positions on the Assembly, her combativeness with the mayor, and her refusal to say the Pledge of Allegiance.
