Anchorage Unitarian Universalist Fellowship

The Forum IN PERSON at AUUF & on Zoom

9:00 am Sunday, June 7, 2026

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"Holding Police Accountable? Shaping a

New Anchorage Public Safety Commission" 

Felix Rivera, Anna Brawley

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Felix Rivera recently left the Anchorage Assembly, after serving three consecutive three-year terms—the maximum allowed by the City Charter. During his time on the Assembly, Felix chaired the Assembly as well as a number of its committees, and was one of the sponsors of the effort to create an Anchorage Public Safety Commission. He

came to Alaska for college and never left. He earned his BA in Liberal Studies at Alaska Pacific University. While studying journalism there he covered local events and also wrote for an international wire service. In addition to his community service as a member of the Assembly, Felix has served on the board of directors for nonprofits such as Alaska Institute for Justice, the Public Transit Advisory Board, and Alaska Youth Court. He is particularly proud of having helped fight for and eventually obtain protections for LGBTQ Anchorage residents in employment, housing, and public accommodations.   

 

Anna Brawley was first elected to the Anchorage Assembly in 2023, and currently serves as the Assembly’s Chair. She is a planner, project manager, and owns a small consulting firm in Anchorage. Anna earned her bachelor’s degree in history from Denison University, a master’s degree in Social Sciences from University of Chicago, and her Master of Regional Planning Degree from Cornell University. She likes learning how complex systems work, such as cities, and how to improve them. Before serving on the Assembly, Anna has served as chair of the Anchorage Budget Advisory Commission, an officer for Spenard and Turnagain Community Councils, on the board of NeighborWorks Alaska, and as a community advocate. She lives in Turnagain with her family and two highly opinionated cats. When not working, she enjoys gardening, creative projects, biking, walking, and Nordic skiing.​ ​​​​​