A group of business leaders in Anchorage is proposing a sales tax that would fund new community projects and relieve some property tax burdens. But how does this proposal actually work? Why a sales tax, and why now? We took listener calls to discuss Project Anchorage with Anchorage Economic Development Corporation President and CEO, Jenna Wright, and journalist Larry Persily.

HOST: Anne Hillman

GUESTS:

Jenna Wright, President and CEO, Anchorage Economic Development Corporation

Larry Persily, journalist

LINKS:

Project Anchorage website

"Choose Anchorage: A Framework for Revitalization" report

Anchorage Economic Development Corporation website