Mark Begich

Jul 4, 2024 | cutoday.info | Mark Begich |Ronaldo Hardy

By Mark Begich and Ronaldo HardyCredit unions continually provide communities across the United States with safe and affordable options for financial products and services. The National Credit Union Administration plays an important role in overseeing this work by preserving the safety and soundness of credit unions from Louisiana to California to Alaska, and every state in between.

Jun 29, 2024 | adn.com | Mark Begich

Some of us may remember when Anchorage’s Town Square Park was comprised of a bunch of old buildings — including a Burger King. Forty years ago, our community shared a vision to create a park in the city center that was a clean, safe, open space for residents to enjoy and gather. At the time, we had learned lessons from other towns across the country that failed to think about the future as their cities were growing like ours.

Mar 8, 2024 | adn.com | Tony Knowles |Rick Mystrom |Mark Begich

Ensuring that our kids have safe schools with an adequate learning environment should not be a political or partisan issue. That is why we, as former mayors, are coming together to urge Anchorage voters to support the school bond in this year’s municipal election. Up to 10,000 students from Chugiak to South Anchorage could see funding for critical projects like roof repairs, secure entry vestibules, seismic safety and planning for future projects in this year’s $62 million bond.

May 8, 2023 | adn.com | Mark Begich |Sheldon Fisher

It’s not hard to understand why so many tourists start their bucket list trips to Alaska in Anchorage. Rain, snow, or shine, Anchorage offers breathtaking natural beauty, year-round adventures, museums and more. The tourists come to get a taste of what we already know – we are lucky to call Anchorage home. We also know that a strong, thriving city must have a strong, thriving downtown.