Second Worksession re AO 2026-108 amending Anchorage Municipal Code Section 7.15.040 to clarify...

The Municipality of Anchorage Assembly held a work session on AO 2026-108 on October 14, 2026, as stated in the transcript (meeting metadata is dated October 15). The ordinance concerns restrictions on surveillance technology used by the municipality and APD. Members reviewed proposed changes to the S and S1 versions, including limits on automated license plate readers (ALPRs), data sharing and retention, biometric and signal surveillance, and possible warrant requirements. No votes were taken, and no contract awards or spending approvals were made.

Procurement-related proposals included requiring Assembly approval before vendor demonstrations, disclosure of vendor marketing materials, and a public hearing before approving surveillance-technology contracts. Other proposed amendments would narrow ALPR uses and restrict sharing data with the Department of Motor Vehicles absent Assembly approval. Axon was mentioned as an example vendor. Members and municipal counsel raised questions about how the proposals could affect demonstrations, records redaction, investigations, and evidence handling. The item was scheduled to return for Assembly consideration on October 20; any amendment substantially changing the ordinance could require renewed public notice and a reopened public hearing.