The Anchorage Assembly rejected paying $550,000 toward a settlement with former Municipal Manager Amy Demboski. South Anchorage Assembly member Zac Johnson said it’s important for the facts of her claims to come out in court.
Former Anchorage Municipal Manager Amy Demboski, left, and former Anchorage Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity Heather MacAlpine both think they were illegally fired from their positions by Mayor Dave Bronson. a settlement with former Municipal Manager Amy Demboski
Most community members who testified at the Assembly’s Tuesday night meeting opposed paying both settlements. Resident William Burke said it’s unfair to make taxpayers bear the financial brunt of city leaders’ actions. for wrongful termination. She alleged her firing was retaliation for investigating workplace complaints against the mayor’s ally and former library deputy director Judy Eledge. to city leaders, and asked for a written apology and settlement to avoid going to court.
South Anchorage Assembly member Zac Johnson opposed paying Demboski, and said it’s important for the facts of her claims to come out in court.
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