2023 Resolutions
Approved at the Annual Business Meeting on December 9, 2022AML resolutions are member-driven and adopted by a majority of members participating in the Annual Business Meeting. Carryforward resolutions are reconsidered annually and adopted if still relevant. AML’s Legislative Committee works with staff and our lobbying team to advance these, following the direction of the AML Board of Directors. These resolutions address changes to State and Federal policies in order to promote maximum self governance and address the challenges of Alaska’s local governments.
FISCAL
Resolution #2019-01: Supporting of the development of a Community Dividend.
Resolution #2019-06: Supporting the State’s implementation of a broad-based tax.
Resolution #2021-03: In support of a sustainable draw from the Permanent Fund’s Earnings Reserve.
Resolution #2023-05: Supporting the sustainability of Community Assistance.
Resolution #2023-06: Expressing concern about consideration of a State spending cap.
MAXIMIZING LOCAL SELF-GOVERNMENT
INFRASTRUCTURE
Resolution #2020-06: In support of economic, resource and infrastructure development.
Resolution #2021-11: In support of full funding for the Municipal Harbor Facility Grant Program.
Resolution #2021-12: In support of an Alaska Multi-Modal Transportation System.
Resolution #2023-14: In support of reform of the State’s best practices program.
Resolution #2023-18: Supporting increased statewide broadband connectivity.
MUNICIPAL POWERS
PUBLIC SAFETY
Resolution #2020-03:Expressing support for rural law enforcement efforts such as the VPO and VPSO program, while recognizing the need for increased investment and the potential for reform to ensure both public safety and the sustainability of law enforcement efforts in rural Alaska.
Resolution #2023-08: Supporting the establishment of public safety matching funds by the State.