Board of Equalization Members Needed for 2026 Property Valuation Appeals

Today, Assembly Chair Christopher Constant and Vice Chair Anna Brawley issued a call for applications for the Board of Equalization, a volunteer, quasi-judicial board appointed by the Anchorage Assembly to hear tax assessment appeals brought forward by property owners.

This spring, concerns about 2026 Property Tax Assessments resulted in 1,953 appeals, "a record number which is beyond the capacity of the existing Board to address in a timely manner," said Board Chair Ian Moore. Currently, only nine of 21 Board seats are filled. Chair Moore told Assembly Members yesterday, "With two Appeal Sessions daily, each consisting of three board members, appeals would not be fully resolved until November 12."

"Local government relies on neighbors coming together to serve," said Assembly Vice Chair Brawley. "We need experienced professionals who are eager to learn and make a difference in our community to step up."

"Anchorage is a place where one person can make a real difference," said Assembly Chair Constant. "The pressure is on. I invite locals with experience in real estate, taxes, banking, engineering, title companies, mortgage companies, or law to rise to the challenge and serve our neighbors on the Board of Equalization."

Interested residents with backgrounds in real estate, taxes, banking, engineering, title companies, mortgage companies, or law can apply by sending a resume and cover letter to the Municipal Clerk at [email protected].

Applications will be screened based on relevant expertise and knowledge of quasi-judicial proceedings. Finalists will be submitted to the Anchorage Assembly for confirmation. Learn more on the Municipal Clerk's website.

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CONTACT

Christopher Constant, Assembly Chair
District 1, North Anchorage
[email protected]

Anna Brawley, Assembly Vice Chair
District 3, West Anchorage
[email protected]

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