Former Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson has been picked by the Alaska Aviation Board to serve as the director of the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport.
“We are pleased to announce that David Bronson has been selected to serve as the next Director of Anchorage lntemational Airport. David brings a wealth of experience, strategic vision, and a deep commitment to advancing the airport’s role as a vital hub for Alaska’s economy and connectivity. We are confident that his leadership will further strengthen the airport’s operational excellence and foster meaningful partnerships within the aviation community,” said Ryan Anderson, commissioner of the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities.
The airport is a city unto itself, with a police and fire department, and the turnover of passengers that come through every day is in the tens of thousands, which would make it Alaska’s fifth-largest city, albeit a transient one. It has stores, restaurants and is responsible for one in nine jobs in Anchorage. Anchorage International is at times No. 2 in the world for cargo flights, which come there primarily for fuel.
The airport uses no tax dollars but pays for itself.
“This decision was reached afier thorough deliberation, and your input played a pivotal role in shaping this outcome. Your dedication to supporting the future of aviation in Alaska is deeply appreciated. and we look forward to collaborating with you as we work together to achieve shared goals for Anchorage International Airport and the broader aviation network,” Anderson said.
Bronson, a retired Air Force officer and pilot, is a commercial pilot, and also has his own private plane.
Great move. I’m sure Bronson has more takeoffs and landings at ANC than just about anyone else qualified for the job. Wondering how long it will be before the (D)ems and goons at the 907 Project will have their minions undercover twisting the things he says and does?
Rollo, lets start with him following As 39.05.050 & AS 39.15.010 – 100 , Surety Bonding Requirements.
Oh. groan.
They’re not gonna do it. Stop being devisive. The surety bond thing is a mole hill
You must be a delight at parties and Thanksgiving dinners. By comparison, I’m guessing that Cliff Clavin is absolutely erudite and charming compared to you.
Congratulations! Good choice!
Mayor LaFrance must be some kinda PISSED. Let all call and give her our condolences.
Nice!! Bronson did a fine job as mayor, even though he was daily confronted with a horrible cast of proggish and obstreperous assembly ‘persons.’ I wish him the best!
Well that was a no-brainer appointment! But the Stasi of the Dias for Los Anchorage can’t interfere?! Damn! I like that even more!
Good to see Mr. Bronson doing well.
NOT FOR LONG SIR…WE THE PEOPLE WILL OUST RANK CHOICE VOTING & OUST THE DEM STUCK ON STUPID CLOWNS & REINSTATE INTEGRITY
DEI appointment
(“inclusion” of failed politicians)
A brilliant selection for the job!
Memo to Dave: Keep the runways and taxiways plowed.
Good luck.
That should not be a problem. The Airport board is not going to divert snow clearing funds to the homeless, like the Anchorage assembly did.
Let them in the airport to warm up.
I wonder what, exactly I wrote that made you respond that way.
Or, are you really advocating for allowing the homeless to live in the airport? Somehow, I am guessing the latter.
Put the library there?
Me too! Exactly!
Good. The airport needs a good cleaning.
Great choice. Dave will produce positive results and keep us all safe,
Maybe the new director’s staff can help out his former “friends” on the Anchorage Assembly and Mayor Meg when they travel through our airport facilities.
Some extra search time of their bags and lengthy questions as to your destination and reasons for travelling. Plus, some down time so these former “pals” of Dave will have a safe trip. Searching them when they return through the airport will be a viable plan as well,
Good choice. A class act.
Perfect selection. He will do well.
I am sure everyone who listened to the 907 Initiative ads will stop flying out of Anchorage immediately. Because incompetence has a price. Right… Bronson was way too incompetent (per those ads) to run the city. I am sure they will think the same about ANC, and never book a flight through there.
Awesome, yet another thing for the grifter to screw up. Once you end up on the Government official welfare train it’s hard to get off.
Good news Dave. You’re the guy for the job.
Hey Doug please call me! Liberty Ed Martin
I can’t find your phone # Ed
I have one question will he get his Surety Bond under AS 39.05.050 & AS 39.15. 010 -100 ? Our last Director didn’t! Liberty Ed Martin
I give Bronson a year before Dunleavy has to fire him. The guy didn’t have ONE yard sign in his OWN neighborhood in support of his re-election. He might be a good pilot. As a mayor, he was incompetent. He’s not a leader.
Another junior high comment.
MRA is full of commentary from Bronson supporters grimly disappointed by his performance as mayor. By inference, you’re calling out their opinions and painting them “junior high school.”
The Bronson supporters are not disappointed with his performance as a Mayor. They are aware that the Assembly did everything they could to ensure he was a one term Mayor. That included questionable actions during the ballot counting. (Seriously, Constant delivering “flowers?”).
Then when Bronson was in office, the Assembly deliberately passed ordinances that they knew he would veto, for no reason other than to override the veto. (Mask mandate anyone?)
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If you actually believe the 907 Initiative ads, that clearly indicates you are not aware enough of Anchorage politics to make any statement about Bronson’s performance as Mayor.
Yeah his biggest mistake was not being elected during low snow years. Lafrance is doing great with snow this year
What a joke. Bronson was the most inept mayor in the history of Anchorage. He hired friends with no relevant experience (such as Joe Gerace) and who can forget the absolutely terrible job he did removing snow from our streets. I am guessing he was only picked for this job because he and the Republican Party of Alaska have dreams he will run for governor or senator in the future. That’s the problem with the Republicans these days, fealty to party is more important than competence in hiring decisions.
How did Bronson manage this when he left Merrill Field fending for itself when he was the Mayor?
Much like fedex., Alaska has huge potential with a hub for China (eastern Asia) Alaska has so much potential that it pissed me off our politicians reject it! LET’S IMPROVE OUR GDP!!!!!!
Nice rebound Dave, good to have friends in high places. Interesting that the small government folks, love the government jobs.
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