Worksession re Executive Appointment – Confirmation Hearing for Loren Crawford, Municipal Treasurer

The Municipality of Anchorage held a work session and confirmation hearing on October 15, 2026, for Loren Crawford’s appointment as municipal treasurer. Crawford, who has served as acting treasurer since July, described the role as safeguarding municipal revenues and ensuring accurate collection and accounting. Members discussed opportunities to improve treasury operations, including modernizing tax-revenue software, expanding online payment and e-billing functions, upgrading the payment website, and cross-training staff. Crawford said these efforts are expected to require capital expenditures over the next few years; no specific amounts were provided.

Crawford also noted that the municipality implemented a rental vehicle tax and renegotiated the contract for its implementation software, but no vendor, contract value, or new procurement action was identified. Physical cash collection for marijuana taxes remains constrained, with armored transport currently required. No vote was taken at the work session. The confirmation was scheduled for the Assembly’s October 20 agenda as AM 666-2026, on the consent agenda; a separate swearing-in may occur if confirmed.