Dave Bronson
Dave Bronson | |
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| Mayor of Anchorage | |
| Assumed office July 1, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Austin Quinn-Davidson (acting) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 26, 1958 Superior, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Debra |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | University of Wisconsin–Madison (BS) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Air Force |
| Unit | Air Force Reserve Command Alaska Air National Guard |
David Bronson (born June 26, 1958)[1] is an American politician, pilot, and retired military officer serving as the mayor of Anchorage, Alaska.[2] Bronson was elected in the May 11, 2021 runoff election, narrowly defeating Forrest Dunbar.
Early life and education
Bronson was born in Superior, Wisconsin. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in agricultural economics from the University of Wisconsin–Madison.[3]
Career
Bronson served as a pilot in the United States Air Force from 1981 to 1990, as an Air Force Reserve Command plans officer from 1992 to 1993, and an Alaska Air National Guard maintenance officer and pilot from 1993 to 2005. He has also worked as a commercial pilot since 1990.[4] In January 2021, Bronson declared his candidacy for mayor in the 2021 Anchorage mayoral election.[5] In the nonpartisan blanket primary, Bronson placed first in a field of 15 candidates. Bronson then narrowly defeated Forrest Dunbar in a May 2021 runoff election. Dunbar conceded the race to Bronson on May 21, 2021.[6][7] Though Anchorage mayoral elections are nonpartisan, Bronson is a registered Republican.[8]
Mayor of Anchorage
Anchorage, Alaska is home to Dave Bronson after a two year corporate commitment that turned into a love for Alaska lasting 29 years and counting! Born June 26, 1958 in Superior, Wisconsin, Dave earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Agricultural Economics from the University of Wisconsin.
After graduation, he was an Active Duty Air Force Pilot from 1981 to 1990, USAF Reserves Plans Officer from 1992 to 1993, and an Alaska ANG Maintenance Officer and Pilot from 1993 to 2005 while balancing a commercial airline pilot career from 1990 to 2020.
While flying military aircraft, he met and married Debra. They have been married for 35 years and have raised two children, Katie and Zach.
His love for The Last Frontier includes land, air, and water as he enjoys exploring Alaska while hunting, fishing, and flying to remote areas.
References
- ^ "Meet Dave". Bronson for Mayor. Retrieved 2021-05-22.
- ^ "Anchorage Mayor-elect Dave Bronson announces transition team". Anchorage Daily News. 2021-05-24. Retrieved 2021-05-25.
- ^ Downing, Suzanne (2020-08-26). "Dave Bronson announces candidacy for mayor of Anchorage to 'turn this city around'". Must Read Alaska. Retrieved 2021-05-22.
- ^ Team, Alaska's News Source Digital. "Meet the candidate: Dave Bronson". alaskasnewssource.com. Retrieved 2021-05-22.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ George, Kavitha; Anchorage, Alaska Public Media- (2021-01-18). "Candidates begin filing for Anchorage municipal office". Alaska Public Media. Retrieved 2021-05-22.
- ^ "Heated runoff race for Anchorage mayor too close to call". AP NEWS. 2021-05-12. Retrieved 2021-05-22.
- ^ "Bronson set to win race for Anchorage mayor; Dunbar concedes". Anchorage Daily News. 2021-05-22. Retrieved 2021-05-22.
- ^ Herz, Nathaniel (2021-05-18). "Anchorage is trending blue. Here's why it's on track to elect a conservative mayor". Alaska Public Media. Retrieved 2021-05-22.
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