Anchorage resident Sarah Short has organized a contest turning her frustration with poorly maintained roads into a fun Cinco de Mayo competition. Anchorage residents can enter the contest by posting a picture of a local pothole on Facebook with the hashtag #SinkholeDeMayoAnchorage.
According to Short, the contest is “equal parts humor and civic action.” Short hopes the contest will “not only shine a light on neglected infrastructure, but also put pressure on local officials to prioritize road and sidewalk improvements throughout the city.”
Rules are simple:
- Find the gnarliest pothole or missing sidewalk in your Anchorage neighborhood.
- Take a photo (bonus points for creative angles, props, or sombreros).
- Post it to Facebook and tag it #SinkholeDeMayoAnchorage.
- Get your friends, family, and neighbors to like your photo. The photo with the most likes wins $200 cash.
“These potholes aren’t just an eyesore — they’re a safety hazard,” said Short. “We don’t have sidewalks in parts of this neighborhood, and the roads look like a cheese grater. If it takes a little Cinco de Mayo spirit to get people talking about it, then let’s fiesta.”
