“A healthy community for our familes and children to grow”

Janelle Sharp, a life-long resident of District 6 and proud mother of four children who learn and grow in our community, is committed to standing up for South Anchorage families while working to maintain and grow our wonderful Alaskan community.

About Me

Where I’m From

I was born and raised in South Anchorage where I’m now raising my own family. My parents still live in this community, I know what’s worth protecting and what needs to change.

What I Do

With a background in science and systems, and experience leading ANSEP’s Anchorage Acceleration Academy, I’ve built programs that deliver real results for students and families. I know how to navigate complex systems and how to get them working for people.

Why I’m Running

Anchorage needs to feel safe again. Public disorder and open-air drug use cannot be the norm. Our tax dollars need to go further, and residents deserve transparency and accountability.

How I Lead

I lead with focus, honesty, and accountability. No political games, no distractions. Just results.

What You Can Expect:

  • A strong voice for public safety

  • A diligent eye on your tax dollars

  • Representation for every corner of South Anchorage

Key Issues

Public Safety

Anchorage families deserve safe streets, safe trails, and safe neighborhoods. Right now, too many areas are dealing with theft, open drug use, and public disorder. This is not acceptable.

My Plan:

  • Support APD with tools and staffing they need

  • Stop open-air drug use and enforce nuisance crime laws

  • Protect neighborhoods and trails with targeted safety improvements

We can restore order and create communities where families and residents feel secure.

Fiscal Responsibility

Anchorage residents already pay some of the highest local taxes in Alaska, yet services keep declining. Taxpayers deserve better.

My Plan:

  • Transparent budgets that anyone can read and understand

  • Independent audits as a routine city practice

  • Stop wasteful spending and demand results for every tax dollar

We all work hard for our money. Local government should too.

Homelessness

Sidewalks, parks, and trails should never become permanent camps. It’s unsafe for families and residents, and it does nothing to help people in crisis.

My Plan:

  • No public camping - set and enforce clear standards across the city

  • Real options - expand shelters, transitional housing, and treatment programs

  • Team approach - coordinate outreach and police to connect people with help

  • Provider accountability - require measurable outcomes for city-funded programs

Compassion requires action. We help people by moving them off the street and toward stability, while restoring safe, livable neighborhoods.

Or send check made out to “Sharp for Assembly” to:

Janelle Sharp
P.O. BOX 241141
Anchorage, AK 99524