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About Donald

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Donald Handeland is a dedicated civil engineer and lifelong Alaskan running for the Anchorage Assembly to represent Eagle River, Chugiak, and JBER. He has years of experience improving Alaska’s infrastructure, from highways and airports to clean water systems and tribal transportation. Donald understands how innovative design and strong leadership can shape stronger communities. He’s not a politician; he’s a problem-solver ready to put his technical expertise and community-first mindset to work for the people of Eagle River, Chugiak, and JBER.

Donald is also a small business owner and understands the obstacles that many Alaskan small businesses face.

Endorsed by the Community

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Scott Myers

Anchorage Assembly - Eagle River Chugiak, JBER

“I proudly endorse Donald Handeland to continue the hard work on the Anchorage Assembly. We can count on him to represent us!”

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Jared Goecker

Anchorage Assembly - Eagle River Chugiak, JBER

“I give my full support to Donald Handeland! We desperately need more members in the Anchorage Assembly who will prioritize our community’s needs.”

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Jamie Allard

State Representative, District 23, Eagle River, Former Anchorage Assembly - Eagle River Chugiak, JBER 

“We must have more community leaders like Donald Handeland running for office, so our voices get heard in the Anchorage Assembly!”

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David Nelson

State Representative, District 18 JBER

“Donald Handeland is a problem solver. Anchorage faces many difficult challenges, and the Assembly needs more people who offer real solutions!”

Policy Priorities

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Local Control

Protecting Eagle River, Chugiak, and JBER’s voice.
Donald will fight for local decision-making and push back against Anchorage policies that ignore our community’s needs.

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Housing & Homelessness

Real solutions with compassion and accountability. Donald supports practical approaches to address homelessness and responsible housing growth that respect neighborhood input.

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Public Safety

Safe streets, strong enforcement.
Donald will back our police, enforce existing laws, ensure meaningful consequences for repeat offenders, and make sure our community gets the protection we’re paying for.

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Fiscal Responsibility

Your money, spent wisely.
Donald will work to hold the line on taxes, cut wasteful spending, and prioritize funding for essential services.

DONATE TODAY

Every contribution—large or small—helps bring experienced, common-sense leadership to the Anchorage Assembly. Donald isn’t backed by special interests. He’s backed by Alaskans who care about strong infrastructure, safe neighborhoods, and accountable local government.

Help us build a stronger Eagle River, Chugiak, and JBER. Donate today.

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