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Special process available for taking statements about Fur Ball

Teens who want to be heard on the Fur Ball event held Saturday night, February 15 are asked to send written statements to the Mayor's Office. Heather Handyside, Director of Community Relations, will receive the written statements that should include the teen's name, address and home phone number. Reports will be received until March 21, 2003 and then they will be transmitted to the Public Safety Advisory Commission.

Written statements can be sent to:

Mailing address:

Office of the Mayor
Municipality of Anchorage
Heather Handyside,
Director of Community Relations
P.O Box 196650
Anchorage, Alaska 99519-6650
Email address: handysideHM@ci.anchorage.ak.us

Any teen or parent who wishes to file a formal complaint with the Anchorage Police Department is encouraged to do so. This special process does not replace or circumvent citizens' ability to use that process.

APD receives grant for wireless E-911

The city was awarded a $500,000 grant from the Public Safety Foundation of America (PSFA). The grant will go toward implementation of the wireless Emergency-911 system.

Eighty agencies across the United States applied for the PSFA grant last year; 29 were selected to receive awards, with Anchorage being the recipient of the largest award. Overall, the PSFA will distribute over $2.5 million to public safety agencies this year.

Books on Buses

In honor of Dr. Seuss's Birthday, Anchorage People Mover will give each school age child and each child under age 5, who rides the bus on Saturday, March 1 and Sunday, March 2, a book of their own to take home as part of People Mover's Books on Buses Program.

This weekend, all People Mover buses will have a designated kids reading area complete with a book rack and children's books so young bus riders can ride and read their way across Anchorage, every day, every route.

People Mover's Books on Buses Program is made possible by Anchorage People Mover, Volunteers of America and Scholastic Books.

February 25th MUNIversity Topic: Workforce Development

The MOA Workforce Development Division provides a customer focused, user-friendly, one-stop employment system that prepares, trains and connects a skilled workforce to demanding businesses community. The Workforce Development Programs help Alaskans get jobs that lead to self- sufficiency by providing informed choices, job training and enhanced access to the job market. Through collaboration and coordination of all partner agencies in the One Stop Job Centers and the business community, the Workforce Development Division is ensures that Anchorage has a strong, vibrant workforce.

Find out more about other ways that Workforce Development Division is strengthening our local economy at the next MUNIversity lecture on Tuesday, February 25, 2003, noon - 1pm in the Assembly Chambers at the Loussac Library. For more information visit www.muni.org/muniversity.cfm

Have a wonderful week,

George