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.
Elections
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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.
Want to run for Mat-Su assembly or school board? Here's what you need to know.
August 18, 2025
Mat-Su residents have until Aug. 29 to file for six open races in borough elections this fall.
‘Founder’s Day’ joins ‘Thunder Festival’ on Houston ballots in holiday showdown
August 15, 2025
“Houston Founder’s Day” will appear on city ballots following a successful citizen petition.
Proposed senior, veteran property tax tweak to appear on Mat-Su ballots
August 11, 2025
The change would allow residents to continue receiving the tax break after a midyear move.
We’re making voter guides. You get to decide what’s in them.
August 08, 2025
Mat-Su Sentinel needs your help to craft questions for local borough and city candidates as we create a series of voter guides.
Here are the 2025 Palmer, Wasilla and Houston city candidates
August 04, 2025
Here's who is running in this year's city elections.
How to know if you can vote in city elections
August 04, 2025
Confused about whether you live in Palmer, Wasilla or Houston city limits? We can help.
Palmer ballot question tweaked to set proposed residency radius for city manager
July 30, 2025
The proposal asks voters whether to allow the manager to live within five miles of Palmer city limits.
Palmer voters to decide on scrapping city manager residency rules
July 23, 2025
The ballot proposition would eliminate a rule requiring the manager to live within Palmer city limits.
How to run for office this year in Palmer, Wasilla or Houston
July 21, 2025
Here's what you need to know about running for office in 2025.