The school district requested about $53 million from the borough, while the borough proposed about $43 million as a minimum amount.
The borough expects to receive about $8 million less in revenue for fiscal year 2022 than it received in fiscal year 2019
Both pieces of legislation were approved unanimously
A public hearing is scheduled for the assembly’s Tuesday meeting
Council members praised the city administration.
Only two cases were reported on the peninsula, in Homer and Soldotna
The short-term lease will last for the rest of the school year and continue on a month-to-month basis
The year saw fewer and smaller fish, as well as lower-priced fish
Many of the borough’s existing agricultural land leases were issued during the 1960s and 1970s.
Using a grant, the borough would replace a rotting bridge with a culvert
The new communications towers are intended to help expand rural internet access
Peninsula’s diversity a strength amid economic struggle
A large portion of the presentation focused on combating misinformation surrounding the vaccine
Just under $50 million in grant funds were distributed to businesses in the area
Renovations include a new configuration of the assembly dais and audience, and new camera equipment
Statewide, 8,918 vaccines had been administered as of Dec. 22
The declaration was extended until March 31, 2021
Board members have been appointed and transfer of assets is next
Gabriel voiced his concern regarding Central Peninsula Hospital, which reached capacity on Monday.
The Assembly supports borough residents getting a COVID-19 vaccine “on a prioritized and optional basis”
