2025 Annual Local Government Conference
December 10-12, 2025
Dena’ina Center, Anchorage
Getting Ready for the 2025 Annual Conference
Start planning now to join us for an exciting week of events at the 75th Annual AML Local Government Conference. In 2024, we hosted more than 500 members, partners, municipal leaders, and affiliates, who came together, to learn from each other, and collaborate on efforts to address our shared challenges. We welcomed all who shared their perspectives and heard from state and local government leaders, newly elected officials, municipal staff, and conference sponsors all of whom helped make this conference an overwhelming success.
Engaging Sessions
At the 2024 conference, numerous sessions and presentations were held on important topics to help strengthen your local government. Presentations are now available online from those sessions.
Business Meeting
At the 2024 Annual Business Meeting, AML members met to discuss and vote on resolutions, gauge opinion on current legislation, and vote for new board members.
Newly elected and re-elected officials for the AML Board of Directors include:
President
- Lisa Parker, City of Soldotna
Vice President
- Glenda Ledford, City of Wasilla
Treasurer
- Donna Aderhold, City of Homer
District 2 – Kodiak/PWS
John Whiddon, City of Kodiak
District 4 – Mat-Su
Cathy Cottle, City of Wasilla
District 6 – North
Craig Moore Jr., City of Utqiagvik
District 7 – West (1 year term)
Blanch Okboak-Garnie, City of Teller
District 8 – Yukon-Kuskokwim
Sam Chanar, City of Toksook Bay
Mat-Su Borough
Stephanie Nowers, Mat-Su Borough
Director, City/Borough
Dickie Moto, Northwest Arctic Borough
NACo Representative – NACo Member City
Scott Arndt, Kodiak Island Borough
2024 Awards of Excellence:
In a time where community resilience and leadership are more vital than ever, AML highlighted and recognized those municipal leaders who have risen to the occasion, leaving an indelible mark on the fabric of our society, positively impacting their community and shining as a guiding light for all Alaskans.
AML recognized the following Awards of Excellence:
Municipality of Anchorage/Anchorage Community Development Authority
City of Kodiak/Kodiak Recreation Center
The Municipal Employee of the Year Award
Josephine Bahnke, City of Kodiak
The Municipal Official of the Year Award
Jerilyn Kelly, City of Quinhagak
Emerging Municipal Leader Award
Corey Gronn, City of Kodiak
Vic Fischer Local Government Leadership Award
Beth Weldon
Kevin Smith
Thank you to our 2024 Conference Sponsors
Denali
Elias
Foraker
North Star
Partner
Sign Solutions • Cordova Telecom Cooperative • IBEW Local 1547
Supporter
Springbrook Software • City and Borough of Juneau • Michael Baker International • Kuna Engineering • Alaska Housing Finance Corporation • Alaska Association of Harbormasters & Port Administrators • icInfrastructure • Pacific Seafood Processors Association • BDO USA • CLIA
Conference Events
City of Aleknagik • Municipality of Anchorage Assembly • R&M Consultants
Exhibitors
Along with our Denali, Elias, Foraker, and North Star sponsors, the following organizations will be exhibiting at the Conference.
Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities
Alaska Energy Authority
Alaska Recreation and Park Association
Alaska Works Partnership Inc
DeerStone Consulting
Denali Commission
Local Infrastructure Hub
Public Surplus
Premera
Respec
Regulatory Commission of Alaska
S3
Sprung Structures
UAS Business and Public Administration
USDA NRCS
Alaska Office of Procurement and Property Management (OPPM)
Alaska Geospatial Council
Altman, Rogers & Co.
Arcticom
Northwest Playground
Caselle
GovDeals
Katmai Solutions
Philanthropy Northwest
Providence Imaging Center
RNT Cyber Academy
Tyler Technologies
Xpress Bill Pay
UAF Cooperative Extension Service