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Non-Resident landowners could soon have a voice in Community Councils

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Borough Mayor Larry DeVilbiss has submitted an ordinance that, if passed, would make it possible for non-resident property owners and commercial land-owners to have a membership in area Community Councils.

The ordinance states that people who own property and pay taxes should be allowed a voice in the local decisions in planning and land use. (more…)

Morning Newscast – Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

KTNA’s morning news, weather forecast, Denali echoes, and announcements for November 22nd. Host is Trisha Costello. Headlines: Parks Highway fight ends in shooting, Non-resident Landowners as voting members of area Community Councils.

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Susitna Council votes to send opinion to Redistricting Board

Friday, May 6, 2011

The Susitna Council voted to send a message to the Alaska Redistricing Board – asking for a fair share.  The letter will actually say the Mat Su area should get what the council says should be 5 1/2 House seats instead of the plan the Redistristing Board proposes,  which is 3 seats and 2 shared seats. (more…)

Talkeetna council mulls over CIP list and other projects

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

The Capital Improvement Projects list was high on the Talkeetna Community Council agenda Monday evening.  A good portion of the meeting was spent discussing several potentially large projects in downtown Talkeetna as well as discussion centering around the upcoming meetings on the Talkeetna Lakes Park trails and the Riverfront and Village park area. (May 11th and 12th at the Talkeetna Elementary school) (more…)

Trapper Creek Community Council elects board of directors

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

The Trapper Creek Community Council held their annual board of directors elections last week and re-elected incumbents and one new member. (more…)

Trapper Creek council to hold elections

Monday, April 18, 2011

The Trapper Creek Community Council has a slate of candidates for their upcoming election April 27th and 28th and have scheduled a potluck dinner for the community to meet and talk to the candidates. (more…)

Talkeetna Community Council sends Susitna Dam concerns to legislature

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

The Talkeetna Community Council is busy writing letters this week.  The Council board of directors, after hearing from meeting attendees Monday evening, voted to send a letter to legislators and the governor concerning the Susitna Dam and the bills currently under consideration in Juneau. (more…)

Borough to look at resolution supporting Susitna Dam

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Last month, Ron Arvin of the Mat Su Borough Assembly introduced a resolution that would support the bills in the legislature dealing with the Susitna Dam.

That resolution was tabled indefinitely.  However, wording has changed and has been re-introduced by Assembly member Noel Woods from Wasilla. (more…)

Mat Su Borough holds trail meetings in Talkeetna

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Chase residents will have an opportunity to address their questions about parking at the Chase trailhead this coming Saturday at a Borough sponsored meeting in Talkeetna.

Two separate discussions will take place that day: one on parking issues and accommodation of vehicles around the Talkeetna Village Park AND a discussion of proposed trail improvements in the non-motorized, Borough-owned Talkeetna Lakes Park. (more…)

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