Kyle Walker is a lifelong Alaskan running to focus on the basics and deliver for Eagle River, Chugiak and JBER.

About Me

My family has deep roots in Alaska — my grandparents came here in the 1940s, and homesteaded in East Anchorage as part of the military veteran’s land auction. I was born in Anchorage and grew up in Eagle River, attending Fire Lake Elementary and Mirror Lake Middle School, and graduating from Chugiak High School in 2009.

After earning my civil engineering degree at Arizona State University, I moved back to Anchorage to earn my master’s degree at UAA while interning with local engineering firms. In 2017, I bought my first home in Eagle River, where we still live today.

My beautiful wife, Shelby, was also born in Alaska and raised in Eagle River where she and her mother, Kim, have been small business owners in Eagle River for over a decade. Shelby and I are currently raising our three children here in Eagle River.

Like many Alaskans, I spend as much time as possible outdoors. In the summer, I enjoy camping, canoeing, hiking, hunting, fishing, golfing, or just staying up late to enjoy the midnight sun. In the winter, you’ll often find me sledding or snowboarding and making the most of Alaska’s long winter season.

Professionally, I work as a civil engineer for the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, where I design and maintain drainage infrastructure for Alaska’s highways, airports, and ferry terminals across the state. This work often requires collaborating with federal, state, local, and tribal partners to get projects done.

Why I’m Running

I decided to run for this seat because I was tired of seeing the lack of progress we’ve made as a city. For years we have seen political bickering monopolize the time and energy of this district’s representatives in local government while nothing gets done. I don’t wish to point a finger in either direction, I want to sit down with all members of the community to figure out how we can solve these problems and get our city back on track.

If elected, I will be focused on bettering the lives of my constituents through sound policy and analytical problem solving. I have over a decade of experience working on capital projects and navigating the state and municipal permitting processes, and I would bring that practical expertise to the Assembly. I’m running because I believe my professional experience, practical mindset, and deep roots in this community can help deliver results for our community. Growing up here and now raising my own family here has shaped my priorities and my focus is truly on serving our community and making it a better place for everyone to live.

I would be honored to earn your vote and support this April.

My Priorities

Tackling the homelessness crisis

Homelessness is a complex issue that requires a balanced and holistic approach. By continuing to improve public safety, Anchorage can restore community confidence, boost tourism, and strengthen local businesses by ensuring our town is vibrant again. Ultimately, the goal should be fewer people living in encampments and more people connected to housing, behavioral health care, and employment services. There is no easy solution, and we cannot lose sight of compassion. Simply arresting people or pushing them from one area to another is not a long-term answer. We need to keep parks, schools, and public spaces safe while helping people move off the streets and toward stability. That means stronger coordination between city services and nonprofits, expanded shelter and treatment options, and practical pathways to work and housing. This won’t be a quick fix, but with steady effort and the right focus, we can make real progress.

Reducing the cost of living to stop outmigration

Property taxes are rising faster than many families’ incomes, and too many homeowners are being priced out of the communities they worked hard to live in. I will push for meaningful property tax relief by limiting sudden spikes and improving fairness in the assessment process. At the same time, I will support responsible housing development to keep Eagle River and Chugiak affordable and competitive with nearby communities. I will work with local builders to reduce construction costs and delays so we can expand housing supply and give families more affordable options. Investing in infrastructure that supports new neighborhoods and encouraging a mix of housing types—from starter homes to rentals—will help stabilize prices and keep people from being deterred from staying here.

I grew up in Eagle River and chose to build my life here because I love this community and wanted to raise my kids here. I want this to be a place where families can put down roots, build a future, and stay close to the people and places they love.

Strengthening public safety

I will always stand behind our law enforcement officers, firefighters, and first responders because public safety is the foundation of every strong community. They deserve leadership that provides the staffing, training, and resources needed to do their jobs safely and effectively. While APD has made important progress filling critical positions, there is still work to do to improve response times across the city. But public safety is about more than staffing numbers—it also requires visible policing and mutual respect between first responders and the communities they serve. Which is why I support policies that promote accountability, community engagement, and proactive problem-solving so public safety is not only reactive, but preventive as well.

As an Assembly member, I will continue to advocate for smart investments in public safety that protect families, restore confidence in public spaces, and ensure Anchorage remains a place where people feel secure raising their families and running their businesses.

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