Anchorage Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Forum Podcasts
The Speaker's Forum is held each Sunday morning from 9:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Forum topics often address and spur dialogue about a current local community, statewide, national or international issue. Some forums feature a local author and the topic of the author's new book, or a representative of a local non-governmental organization (NGO) describing the organization’s work, programs, and accomplishments.
Anchorage Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Forum Podcasts
Candidate for Governor of Alaska - Matt Claman
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Matt Claman first came to Alaska in 1980 to work in a mining camp. After graduating from law school, Matt returned to Alaska to make his home, raise his family, and establish his career. Matt was elected to the Alaska House of Representatives in 2014, the Senate in 2022, is currently chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and is a candidate for Governor in 2026. Prior to service in the State Legislature, Matt served on the Anchorage Assembly beginning in 2007 and served as the Acting Mayor of Anchorage in 2009. An attorney for over 37 years, Matt owned a small law business, taught law classes at the University of Alaska Anchorage, and served on the Board of Governors of the Alaska Bar Association and as President of the Board in 2007-08. Matt and his wife, Lisa Rieger, raised their two children, Maia and Ben, in Anchorage, where they both graduated from West Anchorage High School. Along with his public service and work as an attorney, Matt is a licensed Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and accomplished commercial river guide in the Grand Canyon. And in the 1990s, Matt served several years on the Board of the Anchorage Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, including one year as our president.
In this election year, the Forum is providing an opportunity for numerous candidates for various statewide offices and advocates for ballot propositions to speak with us. This is a continuation of our year-round mission to help attendees become better informed about the people and issues that will affect the future of our community and our state. AUUF does not support or oppose any candidates for public office or ballot measures.