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
Fish Creek Conservation Easement Non-Motorized Winter Trails Open
Notice that the dog mushing trails are open while sufficient snow cover and frozen ground persists.
Fish Creek Conservation Easement Non-Motorized Winter Trails Open
Notice that the dog mushing trails are open while sufficient snow cover and frozen ground persists.
Transfer of a beverage dispensary liquor license from the borough into the City of Wasilla.
The Planning Director will prepare a Best Interest Finding and make a recommendation to the MSB Assembly regarding the transfer of a beverage dispensary liquor license from an unincorporated area of the borough into an incorporated city.
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.
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.
Seasonal Road Closures
Seasonal closure of Borough managed rights-of-way to construction starts at 5 p.m. on November 7, 2025