Proposed Bill Would Allow Talkeetna to Qualify as a Village
Representative Kevin McCabe introduced a bill amending the existing Village Safe Water Act to redefine what qualifies as a village. McCabe’s proposed change would increase the maximum population of a
Representative Kevin McCabe introduced a bill amending the existing Village Safe Water Act to redefine what qualifies as a village.
McCabe’s proposed change would increase the maximum population of a village to 1,500 people. The current legislation defines villages as those communities with a population up to 1,000 residents. Talkeetna’s current population is just over that.
The Village Safe Water Program through the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation, or DEC, works with rural communities to develop sustainable water and sewer facilities. To qualify for funding, the community must meet the definition of a village.
Trapper Creek was recently a recipient of Village Safe Water funds to install its water point in the community’s park. If the amendment passes, Talkeetna may be able to use Village Safe Water funds for similar projects.
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Talkeetna Community Council, Inc. Board election results are in
The six candidates who ran to fill the seats were Eric Lundgren, Kai Leddy, Keith Reimink, Preston Startt, Rae Merkle and Sue Deyoe.
Local district, statewide, and Matanuska-Susitna Borough election results
Because elections are not yet certified, these results remain unofficial and subject to change.
What to know as you head into the polls on Election Day
Community members can vote until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 3rd.
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This week's episode is about a citizen science project to study geomagnetic storms. Dr. Dogacan Ozturk from the UAF Geophysical Institute shares why studying the earth's magnetic field is important and how citizens can participate in this important research.