Every third Thursday the topic of Su Valley Voice is Government Check-in. We hope to hear from area community councils as well as borough and state representatives.
In this episode host Trisha Costello was joined by the following guests:
- Mat Su Borough Mayor Edna DeVries
- Alaska State Senator Mike Shower
Topics discussed ranged from Proposition 2 – Fuel Excise Tax – on the ballot for the November 4 election; the Borough’s Capital Improvement Program rankings that will be presented for initial approval at the Planning Commission’s October 20, 2025 meeting; newly procured federal funding for the State Department of Transportation projects; general discussion on funding for both state and borough governments.
If you have any questions or comments about this episode or suggestions for future shows, email us at dj@ktna.org or give the station a call at 907-733-1700.
Still curious? Here are some handy links to connect you to the topics and organizations related to our Government themed edition of Su Valley Voice:
Chase Community Council website currently under construction
Website: https://www.chasealaska.org/
Chair: Mike Woods mollyhops@mac.com
Meetings: Quarterly
Talkeetna Community Council
Website: https://www.talkeetnacouncil.org/
Chair: Jon Korta connect@talkeetnacouncil.org
Meetings: 1st Monday of the month, Talkeetna Public Library & Zoom
Voting Precinct: 30-600 Talkeetna Talkeetna Public Library 24645 S. Talkeetna Spur
Susitna Community Council
Website: https://www.susitnacc.org
Chair: Ned Sparks info@susitnacc.org
Meetings: 1st Thursday of the month, 7pm @ the Upper Susitna Senior Center & Zoom
Voting Precinct: 30-595 Susitna Susitna Valley High School 42728 S. Parks Highway
Trapper Creek Community Council
Website: https://trappercreekcouncil.org/
Chair: Jason Kresge trappercreek2010@gmail.com
Meetings: 3rd Thursday of the month, 6:30pm @ Trapper Creek Community Park Building. FB Live & Teleconference, 907-373-2663 Code 991090 (non local dial 907-622-2663)
Voting Precinct: 30-590 Trapper Creek Trapper Creek Elementary School 6742 E. Petersville Road
Willow Area Community Organization
Website: https://www.waco-ak.org/
Chair: Tryge Erickson waco_chair@waco-ak.org; admin@waco-ak.org
Meetings: 1st Wednesday of the month, 7pm @ Willow Community Center. Carnival Planning is 3rd Monday each month
Voting Precinct: 30-605 Willow Willow Community Center 23557 W. Willow Community Center Circle
Election Day Voting on November 4 from 7am – 8pm
BRING IDENTIFICATION TO THE POLLS You must be prepared to show one form of acceptable identification, which includes:
● Voter ID Card ● Driver’s License ● State ID Card ● Valid Photo ID Card ● Passport ● Military ID Card ● Birth Certificate ● Hunting or Fishing License
If you do NOT have identification when voting, you will be asked to vote a questioned ballot.
If you do not know where to vote, please call the Alaska State Division of Elections at 907-373-8952, or the Borough Clerk’s Office at 907-861-8683, or visit https://myvoterportal.alaska.gov.
Matanuska Susitna Borough Elections Page
Matanuska Susitna Borough – Capital Improvement Program Capital Improvement Program (CIP) pg. 123 of Planning Commission Packet for October 20, 2025 meeting.
