City Administrator

Andy Varner is City Administrator of Sand Point. He joined the City in January of 2014. As Administrator, he is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the City; implementing the budget in an efficient and effective manner; enacting the policies set forth by the City Council; and developing and promoting plans and actions that enhance Sand Point's ability to provide a safe and attractive environment for commercial and residential development. Andy was previously Executive Director of the Southwest Alaska Municipal Conference (SWAMC), a regional economic and community development organization for the Southwest region of Alaska. SWAMC gave Andy a unique exposure to the challenges and opportunities of many different communities in the region, from Kodiak to Bristol Bay to the Pribilofs. This regular contact with Mayors, Managers, and organizations all throughout Southwest Alaska led Andy to joining the Sand Point staff. Prior to leading SWAMC, he was the Economic Development Coordinator for the City of Kenai. A native of rural Missouri, Andy graduated from the University of Missouri with a degree in business, and from the University of Alaska Anchorage with a master's degree in Public Policy and Administration. Andy and his wife have two small children (and a Labradoodle), and he loves to explore the wilderness of Alaska, especially that of Popof Island! You can reach Andy at:

avarner@sandpointak.org
3380 C Street, Suite 205
Anchorage, Alaska 99503
Office: (907) 274-7561
Cell: (907)301-7528

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