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Church, Josh

Registered Republican · AK

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Church, Josh is listed as the running mate for Bronson, Dave on a certified Governor / Lieutenant Governor ticket in Alaska's 2026 primary.

Track record

Environment and Public Health

· 1 record
  • Participated as an Animal Control commissioner in a work session on animal ownership, microchipping, penalties, licensing, shelter capacity, and related changes to borough code.

    January 3, 2022For

    Source: co.fairbanks.ak.us · researched July 18, 2026

Anti-Corruption

· 1 record
  • Published an opinion column advocating that ballots be received by Election Day and calling for more transparent, efficient, and secure election administration.

    April 14, 2026For

    Source: mustreadalaska.com · researched July 18, 2026

Government Efficiency

· 3 records
  • At a City of Fairbanks Finance Committee meeting, emphasized the importance of the city's Permanent Fund as a safeguard against deficit spending.

    January 29, 2026For

    Source: files.aptuitivcdn.com · researched July 18, 2026

  • Published an opinion column advocating that Alaska merge the Permanent Fund principal and Earnings Reserve into one endowment governed by a constitutionally protected 4 to 4.5 percent draw.

    September 10, 2025For

    Source: mustreadalaska.com · researched July 18, 2026

  • Submitted City Finance Committee recommendations on raising nontax revenue; the committee expressed interest in his auction-optimization and fee-increase ideas and requested supporting cost and CPI information.

    March 20, 2025For

    Source: files.aptuitivcdn.com · researched July 18, 2026

Government Spending Reduction

· 4 records
  • At a City of Fairbanks Finance Committee meeting, emphasized the importance of the city's Permanent Fund as a safeguard against deficit spending.

    January 29, 2026For

    Source: files.aptuitivcdn.com · researched July 18, 2026

  • Published an opinion column advocating that Alaska merge the Permanent Fund principal and Earnings Reserve into one endowment governed by a constitutionally protected 4 to 4.5 percent draw.

    September 10, 2025For

    Source: mustreadalaska.com · researched July 18, 2026

  • Submitted City Finance Committee recommendations on raising nontax revenue; the committee expressed interest in his auction-optimization and fee-increase ideas and requested supporting cost and CPI information.

    March 20, 2025For

    Source: files.aptuitivcdn.com · researched July 18, 2026

  • Represented Citizens for Transparent Government in an April 9 debate opposing Fairbanks North Star Borough Proposition A, arguing that inflation already strained residents and a tax-cap increase would hurt them further.

    April 9, 2024For

    Source: webcenterfairbanks.com · researched July 18, 2026

Public Safety and Crime Control

· 1 record
  • Participated as an Animal Control commissioner in a work session on animal ownership, microchipping, penalties, licensing, shelter capacity, and related changes to borough code.

    January 3, 2022For

    Source: co.fairbanks.ak.us · researched July 18, 2026

Housing Affordability

· 2 records
  • Co-authored a public commentary urging the Legislature to advance an Alaska gas line and arguing that delay had worsened energy, housing, and economic pressures.

    May 21, 2026For

    Source: thealaskastory.com · researched July 18, 2026

  • Published an opinion column describing a Fairbanks redevelopment project and arguing that small, steady projects, mentoring, and shared responsibility strengthen communities.

    January 9, 2026For

    Source: adn.com · researched July 18, 2026

Public Education Quality

· 1 record
  • Published an opinion column describing how he opened Alaska 529 accounts for his three children and advocating consistent education savings through 529 plans.

    April 13, 2026For

    Source: mustreadalaska.com · researched July 18, 2026

Civil Rights

· 1 record
  • Published an opinion column advocating that ballots be received by Election Day and calling for more transparent, efficient, and secure election administration.

    April 14, 2026For

    Source: mustreadalaska.com · researched July 18, 2026

Public Infrastructure

· 4 records
  • Testified during House Finance public testimony on HB 381 in favor of advancing the gas line and told legislators to stop debating whether the project pencils out.

    May 30, 2026For

    Source: akleg.gov · researched July 18, 2026

  • Co-authored a public commentary urging the Legislature to advance an Alaska gas line and arguing that delay had worsened energy, housing, and economic pressures.

    May 21, 2026For

    Source: thealaskastory.com · researched July 18, 2026

  • Published an opinion column describing a Fairbanks redevelopment project and arguing that small, steady projects, mentoring, and shared responsibility strengthen communities.

    January 9, 2026For

    Source: adn.com · researched July 18, 2026

  • Spoke at a Fairbanks legislative town hall in support of the proposed Manh Choh mine ore-haul project, saying the project could create opportunities and that he was not very worried about four trucks per hour on Peger Road.

    February 18, 2023For

    Source: webcenterfairbanks.com · researched July 18, 2026

General

· 13 records
  • Posted a Facebook video after campaign signs were damaged, blamed liberals for the vandalism, and suggested rival candidate Click Bishop's supporters should press Bishop to advocate for the gas line.

    June 21, 2026

    Source: dermotcole.com · researched July 18, 2026

  • Registered as an investment adviser representative with GreenUp Street Wealth Management in Alaska and Kansas; the official IAPD profile lists the registration beginning April 16, 2026 and zero disclosures.

    April 16, 2026

    Source: adviserinfo.sec.gov · researched July 18, 2026

  • Responded to reporting about a 2024 social-media post praising Vladimir Putin relative to U.S. leaders by saying he did not support Putin or his regime and had deleted his accounts because social media made politics divisive.

    January 16, 2026

    Source: adn.com · researched July 18, 2026

  • A campaign biography documented that after returning to Alaska in 2016, Church started a construction company, invested in local real estate, and completed a bachelor's degree at the University of Alaska Fairbanks.

    January 14, 2026

    Source: davebronson.com · researched July 18, 2026

  • A campaign biography documented Church's nine years in the U.S. Marine Corps with Marine Reconnaissance and Marine Special Operations, including assignments with the 3rd Raider and 2nd Reconnaissance battalions.

    January 14, 2026

    Source: davebronson.com · researched July 18, 2026

  • Applied for and received reappointment to the City of Fairbanks Finance Committee for a term expiring December 31, 2028.

    November 24, 2025

    Source: files.aptuitivcdn.com · researched July 18, 2026

  • Published an opinion column arguing that household financial preparation is a form of guarding against economic threats and helps families withstand disruptions without losing ground.

    August 18, 2025

    Source: alaskawatchman.com · researched July 18, 2026

  • Donated about $600 to Convention YES, a group advocating that Alaska voters approve a state constitutional convention.

    September 26, 2022

    Source: adn.com · researched July 18, 2026

  • The Fairbanks North Star Borough appointed Church to its Investment Advisory Committee.

    April 14, 2022

    Source: co.fairbanks.ak.us · researched July 18, 2026

  • Governor Mike Dunleavy reappointed Church to the Alaska Civilian-Armed Services Team for a term running from January 4, 2022 through December 1, 2024.

    January 12, 2022

    Source: gov.alaska.gov · researched July 18, 2026

  • The Fairbanks North Star Borough Assembly approved Church's appointment or reappointment to the Animal Control Commission on its consent agenda.

    December 9, 2021

    Source: fnsb.gov · researched July 18, 2026

  • Registered as an investment adviser representative with Arbor Capital Management; the official IAPD history lists the registration from January 4, 2021 through April 21, 2026.

    January 4, 2021

    Source: adviserinfo.sec.gov · researched July 18, 2026

  • Governor Mike Dunleavy appointed Church to the Alaska Civilian-Armed Services Team for a term beginning March 4, 2019.

    March 12, 2019

    Source: gov.alaska.gov · researched July 18, 2026

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Profile last researched July 2, 2026.