Holding Police Accountable? Shaping a New Anchorage Public Safety Commission - Felix Rivera, Anna Brawley, & Erin Jackson-Hill cover art

Holding Police Accountable? Shaping a New Anchorage Public Safety Commission - Felix Rivera, Anna Brawley, & Erin Jackson-Hill

Holding Police Accountable? Shaping a New Anchorage Public Safety Commission - Felix Rivera, Anna Brawley, & Erin Jackson-Hill

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Felix Rivera recently left the Anchorage Assembly after serving three consecutive three-year terms, the maximum allowed by the City Charter. During his time on the Assembly, Felix chaired the Assembly and several of its committees, and was one of the sponsors of the effort to create an Anchorage Public Safety Commission. He came to Alaska for college and never left. He earned his BA in Liberal Studies at Alaska Pacific University. While studying journalism there, he covered local events and also wrote for an international wire service. In addition to his community service as a member of the Assembly, Felix has served on the board of directors for nonprofits such as Alaska Institute for Justice, the Public Transit Advisory Board, and Alaska Youth Court. He is particularly proud of having helped fight for and eventually obtain protections for LGBTQ Anchorage residents in employment, housing, and public accommodations.

Anna Brawley was first elected to the Anchorage Assembly in 2023, and currently serves as the Assembly's Chair. She is a planner and project manager, and she owns a small consulting firm in Anchorage. Anna earned her bachelor's degree in history from Denison University, a master's degree in Social Sciences from the University of Chicago, and her Master of Regional Planning Degree from Cornell University. She likes learning how complex systems work, such as cities, and how to improve them. Before serving on the Assembly, Anna has served as chair of the Anchorage Budget Advisory Commission, an officer for Spenard and Turnagain Community Councils, on the board of NeighborWorks Alaska, and as a community advocate. She lives in Turnagain with her family and two highly opinionated cats. When not working, she enjoys gardening, creative projects, biking, walking, and Nordic skiing.

Erin Jackson-Hill is Executive Director of Stand Up Alaska, one of the state's only BIPOC women-led social justice organizations. Her advocacy is particularly focused on issues that disproportionately affect minority communities. She's a proud alumna of Wonder Park Elementary, Wendler Jr. High School, and Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School. Erin's foray into organizing was serving as the statewide coordinator for the Recall Dunleavy campaign. She was instrumental in founding the Alaska Civics Academy, a program dedicated to promoting civic participation and understanding. She is an active contributor to the Alaska Coalition for Justice, with a specific focus on police reforms and the school-to-prison pipeline. Erin is also a board member of Alaskans for Fair Courts and serves on the steering committee of Alaska Women's Ascend and the planning committee of Juneteenth Anchorage.

Slides - https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/yehzcyayeyo9wv5xx6lda/2026-0607PublicSafetyCommission_AO2026-62_ABB.pdf?rlkey=7uxhw2gv4uu9ze5k7qjbqzbka&dl=0

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