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Public Meeting of the October Board Meeting of the Alaska Mental Health Board/Advisory Board on Alcoholism & Drug Abuse

Department of Health · Notice #225329

What is this notice about?

The Alaska Mental Health Board and Advisory Board on Alcoholism & Drug Abuse will hold its fall board meeting by Zoom on Friday, October 30, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The meeting is open to the public, and you can get the Zoom link by email. There will be a short time for public comment from 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Why was this notice issued?

Alaska's Open Meetings Act (AS 44.62.310) requires all meetings of the Alaska Mental Health Board and Advisory Board on Alcoholism & Drug Abuse (AMHB-ABADA) to be open to the public.

What action is being taken?

The boards are holding their fall meeting by Zoom and inviting the public to attend, with a limited period for formal public comment.

Who is involved: Alaska Mental Health Board and Advisory Board on Alcoholism & Drug Abuse (AMHB-ABADA)

How can the public respond?

Respond by Fri, Oct 30, 2026 This deadline has passed.

“Public comment period on Friday, October 30, 2026, between 11:30 to 12:00 p.m.”

Ways to respond

  • Testify at hearing Speak during the public comment period, 11:30 to 12:00 p.m., at the Zoom meeting on October 30, 2026. Request the Zoom link by emailing amhb.abada@alaska.gov.

What to include

Public comment time is limited because the meeting is short. All comments and questions will go through the chairs of the meeting. Comments should be thoughtful and constructive and should not be used to criticize or attack specific individuals.

Contact

Alaska Mental Health Board and Advisory Board on Alcoholism & Drug Abuse (AMHB-ABADA)
amhb.abada@alaska.gov

Will there be public meetings?

  • Board meeting: Fri, Oct 30, 2026, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (public comment 11:30 to 12:00 p.m.)
    Zoom (online)
    A Zoom video link is available upon request by emailing amhb.abada@alaska.gov.

Key dates

  • Oct 30, 2026: Fall board meeting by Zoom, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; public comment 11:30 to 12:00 p.m.

Original notice text
Public Meeting of the October Board Meeting of the Alaska Mental Health Board/Advisory Board on Alcoholism & Drug Abuse The Alaska Mental Health Board and Advisory Board on Alcoholism & Drug Abuse (AMHB-ABADA) will hold its fall meeting on Friday, October 30, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. by Zoom. These meetings are open to the public and a Zoom video link is available upon request by emailing amhb.abada@alaska.gov. There will be limited opportunity for formal public comment to AMHB-ABADA members between 11:30 to 12:00 p.m. due to the short duration of the meeting. Alaska's Open Meetings Act (AS 44.62.310) requires all meetings of AMHB-ABADA to be open to the public. Members of the public are encouraged to participate in these meetings, but all comments and questions will go through the chairs of the proceedings. Any comments or questions from members of the public should be thoughtful and constructive when offering criticism and should not be used to criticize or attack specific individuals. Please contact AMHB-ABADA at amhb.abada@alaska.gov if you have any questions or need more information. ___________________

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