Palmer council OKs independent review of city ethics allegations
October 30, 2026
The complaint includes questions about airport planning, golf course management decisions and financial disclosures.
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Rubeo wins three-way race for Wasilla mayor; incumbent council members reelected
October 12, 2026
Alina Rubeo will be sworn in as Wasilla Mayor Oct. 19.
Rubeo leads Wasilla mayoral race as Mat-Su cities report election results
October 06, 2026
In Palmer, Bruce Brown was ahead of Aundra “Omega” Jackson in a race for a one-year council seat
The Q&As with 2026 candidates for Palmer, Wasilla and Houston City Councils
October 06, 2026
Mat-Su Sentinel's nonpartian election guides are built using topics and questions submitted by voters.
Palmer City Council drops proposed investigation into actions of ousted city manager
December 02, 2024
The investigation would have examined Stephen Jellie's actions during his employment with the city.
Former Palmer city manager sues for defamation over job terminations
November 25, 2024
The alleged statements go beyond criticism of a public official, former Palmer City Manager Stephen Jellie said.
Inspired by Anchorage, Palmer to weigh new process to oust mayor, council members
November 18, 2024
The rule would allow the council to remove the mayor or council members for “violations of public trust."
Derailed Palmer city meeting, infighting signals ongoing controversy over former manager’s exit
November 14, 2024
Discussions of former Palmer City Manager Stephen Jellie and the surrounding controversy have dominated and derailed city meetings.
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.
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.
Separation deal limits what Palmer officials can tell former manager’s future employers
October 15, 2024
The agreement is similar to one now-former Palmer City Manager Stephen Jellie had with a previous employer.