On the first day of official filing for Anchorage elected offices, Eagle River resident Jared Goecker made it official, filing for the Assembly seat representing the more conservative part of the municipality — Eagle River.
The seat is currently held by mark Littlefield, who is not running for reelection and has endorsed Goecker.
“Jared is the right person to represent our community on the Assembly. He has the values, experience, and commitment to keep our neighborhoods strong, safe, and thriving,” Littlefield said. “Jared has always stood up for what’s best for our families, and I’m proud to endorse him in his bid to continue serving our community.”
Goecker’s candidacy is already gaining significant momentum, with endorsements from a wide range of respected local leaders. Current and former members of the Anchorage Assembly from Chugiak-Eagle River have voiced their strong support, including Assemblyman Scott Myers and former Assemblywomen Amy Demboski and Crystal Kennedy.
“Jared Goecker is a tireless advocate for local control and will fight to ensure our community prospers,” Myers said. “He understands the unique needs of Chugiak, Eagle River, and JBER, and he will be a reliable voice for all of us.”
“Jared has been a steady, reliable voice for commonsense principles in Alaska for years,” Demboski said. “His leadership will be exactly what we need on the Assembly to safeguard our local values and move Anchorage back in the right direction.”
“Jared brings a new generation of leadership to the Assembly that is desperately needed. I fully support his candidacy and look forward to seeing the positive impact he will make,” Kennedy said.
Filing for Anchorage School Board is Anthony Cox, making his fourth run for school board over the past four years. He has filed for Seat B, held now by Kelly Lessens.
As a graduate of the Anchorage School District and the University of Alaska Anchorage, where he earned his Master’s in Business Administration and Finance, he is the owner of two small businesses, Crunchy’s Real Food and Alaska Reserve Study.
Mark emphasized his commitment to collaboration, transparency, and forward-thinking as the keys to strengthening schools, along with: Prioritizing budgets that put resources directly into classrooms; advocating for parental engagement and choice in education; supporting programs that prepare students for success in college, trades, and life; and ensuring every child—no matter their background—has access to the tools they need to succeed.
The filing deadline is Friday, Jan. 24, 2025 at 5 p.m. for the April 1 Anchorage election.
Return to Must Read Alaska for more filing reports in the coming days.
Go to this link to find out how to file for Anchorage elected office.
And why would we care who’s endorsed by Demboski? May as well ask Scott Kendall who he’d like to see on the Assembly.
I like Jared and I’d vote for him if he were a candidate in my district, but a complimentary word from Demboski is a less than worthless endorsement in my opinion.
Back to the minor league for ya…more practice needed to compete in the big leagues of politics.
I want to sincerely thank Suzanne for the
coverage of my campaign for Anchorage School Board!
I’m running because I believe the best way to predict the future is to create it, and together, we can ensure our schools provide the best opportunities for every student.
The spotlight you’ve shone on this important work mean so much, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to share my vision with our community.
Let’s continue this conversation about making our schools stronger, together!