Raise my taxes and close my school

By: Jim Colver

Outlets: Alaska Beacon

Published: March 6, 2026

Words: 329

Last Updated: 3 days, 23 hours ago


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Friends, from my view, it doesn’t look so good in the Valley these days…

Property tax assessment notices are up everywhere in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough, even for swampy lots that have not increased in real value, while the school district considers school closures in the face of a $23 million deficit.

The Matanuska-Susitna School District is proposing to close three local neighborhood schools to save $4.5 million next year.

What’s another solution? Cut administrative positions. …

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