Alaska Police Standards Council nominee resigns after lawmakers flag social media posts, eligibility

By: Corinne Smith

Outlets: Alaska Beacon

Published: April 24, 2026

Words: 261

Last Updated: 3 months ago

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A governor’s nominee for the Alaska Police Standards Council who served on the board for eight months has resigned following legislative confirmation hearings.

The resignation comes after legislative hearings where Veronica Lambertsen was questioned about her eligibility for a rural seat on the board and social media and defended conspiracy theories.

A spokesperson for Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s office confirmed Friday morning that Lambertsen had resigned from the council, but did not …

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