Government
The Matanuska-Susitna Borough Government is composed of a Mayor and the Assembly which serves as the Borough's legislative body. It sets policy, adopts the annual budget, enacts ordinances, and appoints the Borough Manager, Borough Clerk, and Borough Attorney.
Elected
Officers
Borough Clerk
Administers municipal elections, records management officer, parliamentary advisor to the Assembly, Assembly support, and initiative/referendum petitions.
Borough Attorney
Provides legal counsel, drafts documents, and represents Borough in proceedings.
Borough Manager
Oversees daily operations, implements policy, and supports Borough governance.
Boards & Commissions
Resources
Announcement & Public Notices
MSB008204 Salvage Timber Sale
Land & Resource Management Division is proposing a salvage timber sale on Borough owned parcel located off E. Paradise Lane and E. Foxtrot Avenue, intended to remove all trees within the footprint of the future Birchtree Charter School.
MSB008204 Salvage Timber Sale
Land & Resource Management Division is proposing a salvage timber sale on Borough owned parcel located off E. Paradise Lane and E. Foxtrot Avenue, intended to remove all trees within the footprint of the future Birchtree Charter School.
MSB008234 Irish Burma Personal Use Firewood Area
The Irish Burma Personal Use Area will open Monday, September 8, 2025, for harvest of birch, aspen, and beetle killed spruce trees.
Public Hearing Notice for Conditional Use Permit Application for a Marijuana Retail Facility
The Matanuska-Susitna Borough Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing concerning the application on Monday, July 21, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the Borough Assembly Chambers at 350 E. Dahlia Avenue in Palmer.
Road Closure - Point Mackenzie
Upgrades to Point Mackenzie road will begin on Tuesday April 15, 2025. Watch for flaggers and expect delays when traveling between mile marker 0 and mile 3. Construction activities can be exected 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. throughout the summer.
Avoid Third-Party Bill Pay Providers for Borough Payments
Some third-party websites that are not affiliated with the Borough suggest they are a valid way to pay your Borough bills. In reality, they add extra fees, omit essential payment details, cause delays, and increase the risk of errors.