Public Health & Safety Committee

The Public Health and Safety Committee recognizes the interrelatedness of public safety and health and provides a forum to deliberate and make recommendations on legislative and policy matters concerning both public health and public safety. The committee collaborates with municipal and state agencies, non-profits, and private sector entities to enhance community health and safety through a comprehensive approach. Specific topics include:

• Public Health: Substance misuse treatment and prevention, reduction of healthcare costs, health and safety regulations, and disease prevention and control.
• Public Safety: Crime and fire prevention, law enforcement, emergency services, administration of justice, and corrections.

The committee works directly with municipal departments including the Anchorage Police Department, the Anchorage Fire Department, the Office of the Prosecutor, the Office of Emergency Management, and the Anchorage Health Department. It also coordinates with municipal, state, and federal agencies to ensure effective integration of health and safety initiatives. Additionally, the committee will oversee Animal Care and Control and the Anchorage Cemetery.

Meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at City Hall, 632 W 6th Ave, Conference Room 155, unless otherwise indicated. ​

The public may attend the meeting in person or telephonically (audio only). To attend telephonically, please dial in using the following: conference bridge: (907) 273-5190, participant code 721227#. ​

​Meetings​

Next Meeting: Wednesday, September 4, 2024 - Agenda​

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