Su Valley Voice for October 16th, 2025 - Government Check-in 

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.