Mat-Su proposal would add 1.5% sales tax outside cities, add property tax exemption
June 10, 2026
A second proposal also up for debate this month would add a new gravel tax.
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Mat-Su alcohol sales tax headed to November ballot
June 05, 2026
Some assembly members said the measure could help reduce property taxes, while business owners warn it would hurt sales.
Mat-Su Assembly to consider new alcohol tax, higher marijuana tax for November ballot
May 27, 2026
The taxes could generate more than $16 million each year in new revenue, according to the measures.
Mat-Su Assembly rejects proposal to limit its control over borough election guides
November 19, 2025
The proposal would have blocked the assembly from inserting changes into the annual nonpartisan brochure.
Mat-Su proposal would add 1.5% sales tax outside cities, add property tax exemption
June 10, 2026
A second proposal also up for debate this month would add a new gravel tax.
Mat-Su alcohol sales tax headed to November ballot
June 05, 2026
Some assembly members said the measure could help reduce property taxes, while business owners warn it would hurt sales.
Mat-Su Assembly to consider new alcohol tax, higher marijuana tax for November ballot
May 27, 2026
The taxes could generate more than $16 million each year in new revenue, according to the measures.
Mat-Su Assembly rejects proposal to limit its control over borough election guides
November 19, 2025
The proposal would have blocked the assembly from inserting changes into the annual nonpartisan brochure.
Final Mat-Su vote tally shows gas tax defeat, clean sweep by incumbents
November 13, 2025
Mat-Su Borough election tallies updated Wednesday now include absentee and questioned ballots.
The Q&As with 2025 candidates for Mat-Su Assembly and School Board
October 31, 2025
Candidates for Mat-Su Assembly and School Board respond to your questions in this handy, easy-to-use guide.
Early voting now open for Mat-Su gas tax, assembly, school board races
October 20, 2025
Early voting is open through November 3.
Residents turn out to ‘Flip the Script’ at first-ever Mat-Su Sentinel election connection event
October 17, 2025
The free event blended candidate introductions, live audience feedback and community connection.
Mat-Su officials short more than a dozen volunteers ahead of Election Day
October 14, 2025
The borough relies on hundreds of Election Day workers to staff polling stations and count ballots.