Dave Bronson

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Dave Bronson
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Mayor of Anchorage
Assumed office
July 1, 2021
Preceded byAustin Quinn-Davidson (acting)
Personal details
Born (1958-06-26) June 26, 1958 (age 63)
Superior, Wisconsin, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Debra
Children2
EducationUniversity of Wisconsin–Madison (BS)
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Air Force
UnitAir Force Reserve Command
Alaska Air National Guard

David Bronson (born June 26, 1958)[1] is an American politician, pilot, and retired military officer who was elected as the mayor of Anchorage, Alaska.[2]

Early life and education[]

Bronson was born in Superior, Wisconsin. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in agricultural economics from the University of Wisconsin–Madison.[3]

Career[]

Bronson served as a pilot in the United States Air Force from 1981 to 1990, as an Air Force Reserve Command plans officer from 1992 to 1993, and an Alaska Air National Guard maintenance officer and pilot from 1993 to 2005. He has also worked as a commercial pilot since 1990.[4] In January 2021, Bronson declared his candidacy for mayor in the 2021 Anchorage mayoral election.[5] In the general election, Bronson placed first in a field of 15 candidates. Bronson then narrowly defeated Forrest Dunbar in a May 2021 runoff election. Dunbar conceded the race to Bronson on May 21, 2021.[6][7] Though Anchorage mayoral elections are nonpartisan, Bronson is a registered Republican.[8]

Mayor of Anchorage[]

The month after Bronson took office, he revoked a paid parental leave policy for city workers.[9]

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Bronson has refused to enact mask or vaccine requirements, saying that it was a matter of personal choice. He said he would not get a vaccine, calling it "experimental".[10]

During an Anchorage Assembly meeting on September 29, 2021, he defended the use of Star of David holocaust imagery worn by those opposed to a municipal mask mandate.[11] On October 1, he ordered a stop to water fluoridation in Anchorage based on reports of dangers. He allowed it to resume when he discovered that it is mandated by Anchorage's municipal code.[12]

Personal life[]

Bronson and his wife, Debra, have two children. They are members of the Anchorage Baptist Temple.[13]

References[]

  1. ^ "Meet Dave". Bronson for Mayor. Retrieved 2021-05-22.
  2. ^ "Anchorage Mayor-elect Dave Bronson announces transition team". Anchorage Daily News. 2021-05-24. Retrieved 2021-05-25.
  3. ^ Downing, Suzanne (2020-08-26). "Dave Bronson announces candidacy for mayor of Anchorage to 'turn this city around'". Must Read Alaska. Retrieved 2021-05-22.
  4. ^ Team, Alaska's News Source Digital. "Meet the candidate: Dave Bronson". alaskasnewssource.com. Retrieved 2021-05-22.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. ^ George, Kavitha; Anchorage, Alaska Public Media- (2021-01-18). "Candidates begin filing for Anchorage municipal office". Alaska Public Media. Retrieved 2021-05-22.
  6. ^ "Heated runoff race for Anchorage mayor too close to call". AP NEWS. 2021-05-12. Retrieved 2021-05-22.
  7. ^ "Bronson set to win race for Anchorage mayor; Dunbar concedes". Anchorage Daily News. 2021-05-22. Retrieved 2021-05-22.
  8. ^ Herz, Nathaniel (2021-05-18). "Anchorage is trending blue. Here's why it's on track to elect a conservative mayor". Alaska Public Media. Retrieved 2021-05-22.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  9. ^ "Anchorage Mayor Bronson revokes paid parental leave for city workers". Alaska Public Media. August 1, 2021. Retrieved September 1, 2021.
  10. ^ "As COVID-19 cases rise, Anchorage Mayor Bronson says he won't enact restrictions and doesn't plan to get vaccinated". Achorage Daily News. 2021-08-01. Retrieved 2021-08-01.
  11. ^ Goodykoontz, Emily (September 29, 2021). "Mayor Bronson defends use of Holocaust imagery by mask mandate opponents during heated second night of Anchorage Assembly hearing". Anchorage Daily News. Retrieved September 30, 2021.
  12. ^ "Anchorage mayor briefly ordered halt to water fluoridation". AP NEWS. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 21 December 2021.
  13. ^ "Col. David Bronson – AK Family". Retrieved 2021-05-22.
Political offices
Preceded by Mayor of Anchorage
2021–present 		Incumbent
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