Former city manager’s deleted emails highlight clashes with Palmer police leadership, review shows
November 08, 2024
The emails include about 600 messages deleted by Stephen Jellie over the course of his employment.
Amy Bushatz
Amy Bushatz is the founder and editor of Mat-Su Sentinel. An experienced journalist, she is the former Executive Editor of Military.com. She lives near Palmer with her family.
Mat-Su voters back major road and school funding while incumbents keep their seats, preliminary results show
November 06, 2024
The bonds cover the cost of construction for road upgrades and three new public charter school buildings.
Mat-Su to field live snowplow tracking, driveway berm removal for some residents
November 04, 2024
The updates are included in a series of new road contracts introduced this year.
Mat-Su school district agrees to pay $89,000 in book removal settlement
November 01, 2024
The suit alleged the district violated students' constitutional rights.
Palmer council approves expanded library plan despite former manager's unauthorized updates
October 30, 2024
Former City Manager Stephen Jellie requested design changes during a closed-door meeting with the architect.
Intercepted emails led to Palmer police chief’s leave, body camera transcripts show
October 28, 2024
Palmer Police Chief Dwayne Shelton was placed on administrative leave for allegedly "conspiring" with junior officers.
Palmer city council to investigate ousted manager’s deleted emails as mayor faces recall
October 23, 2024
The emails were deleted during Jellie's final hours on the job, city officials said.
Investigation urges better 'attention to detail,' training for Houston City Clerk following election errors
October 22, 2024
The investigation was conducted by the city attorney's office and requested by Houston Mayor Carter Cole
Big Lake recreation center set to close unless borough steps in
October 22, 2024
The Big Lake Lions Recreation Center will close its doors next year unless it finds a new operator.