As someone who recently moved back to Anchorage, I’m discouraged by how allergic so much of our civic culture is to change.
The author reflects on recent relocation to Anchorage and notes frustration with perceived resistance to change within local civic institutions.
The piece expresses a critical view of the generational tension shaping Anchorage’s community councils and calls for acknowledging and addressing these divides to improve civic engagement.
The article situates the discussion within the broader framework of governance, community participation, and the challenges of balancing tradition with modernization in a growing city.
Observing Anchorage’s councils, the author argues that generational divides and resistance to change impede effective community governance and civic progress.