BUDGET COMMITTEE . Photographed on Monday, April 18, 2022. If the current election follows recent turnout trends in Palmer, it will take somewhere between 350 and 400 residents to vote in favor of ousting the three city council members in order for them to be recalled from office. (Bill Roth / ADN). Q: If elected, what changes would you support within the policies and procedures of the Palmer Police Department, if any? Published Mar 1, 2023. The city of Palmer opened early voting on Sept. 20 for the Palmer City Council elections. The election results will be certified May 3. that is degrading to another person. Geneva's Leah Palmer celebrates their Class 4A Schaumburg Super-Sectional win over Barrington on Monday, Feb. 27, 2023. The start of the recall petition initially targeted four sitting council members and began in the fall of 2021. If you have questions regarding the State/Federal election please contact the Alaska State Division of Elections. We won't share it with anyone else. Palmer residents can cast their in-person ballot early at city hall from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays until April 18. Its a scary thing that four of the seven people on the council could be appointed representing our city, Combs said. Subscribe for $2.15/week. The votes favored a recall against all three by a roughly 63% to 37% split, according to unofficial results. A Resolution of the Palmer City Council Submitting the Question of Amending Charter Section 2.2 Eligibility for elective office, to the City's Qualified Voters at the October 4, 2022, City of Palmer Election: 7/26/2022: Special: Res. Click here to see unofficial results. The Canvass Board is scheduled to meet on 10/4, 10/,5 & 10/6 at approx. The general discussion of boards and commissions dated October 15, 2020 did include likes or comments from four members, and related to issues upon which the council might have the power to act, but I did not locate any associated council consideration of the topic of procedures for appointments in that time frame, Brandt-Erichsen wrote in his memo. The Sporting Exchange Limited. These include a number of prominent, conservative business owners. At the beginning of March 2022, Kherson residents astonished the world by taking to the streets to resist the occupation. Competitive pay would help create a stable force. I would like to see work on improving connectivity between neighborhoods, trails and downtown. Joel is an award winning journalist and has been reporting for over 20 years, He is a proud father of 8 children, and lives in Palmer, Alaska. APC 5,562. Q: If elected, how would you plan to use your time in office to improve the city of Palmer? City council members are elected at large for a four-year term. Monday - Friday 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. You must have JavaScript enabled to use this form. The city council will certify the election during a special meeting on Oct. 11 at 6 p.m. Click here to view Palmers unofficial results. Copyright 2022 KTUU. The Alaska Watchman aims to raise awareness of key issues affecting Alaskans. "Awww," Tom Brady wrote, adding a red heart emoji. Court ruling may give Anchorage School Board pause in barring parents from testifying against sex books, Alaska deaths outpace births by widest margin since 1951, Founding member of Covenant House AK details how youth shelter deliberately rejected its faith-based morals. The Palmer City Hall, located in Palmer, TX, provides municipal services for residents of Palmer. Chief Shelton told me that he would like to be able to schedule more unallocated time for his officers so that they can do traffic stops, visit businesses, and just be out in the community. We take care of streets, provide water and sewer, fire and police departments. Increase walking and biking around town increases physical and mental health of our residents. Palmer: Taylor Morrison provides two weeks of paid parental leave to team members following the birth or adoption of a child. I want to address them. Three Palmer city council members are being recalled, according to updated results of a special election held this week. I am not convinced that is the best use of money. Share with Us. Q: Would you support annexation of areas outside of Palmer into city limits? Most of the leading candidates in Palmer and Wasilla were recommended by Alaska Family Actions values voter guide. The Palmer Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 22-008, passed October 11, 2022. accounts, the history behind an article. If Combs, Daniels or Valerius are recalled, new council members will be appointed until the next election. I would support annexing the areas that Agnew Beck has identified as making the most sense economically in order to provide orderly growth and development of our town. Annexation will allow us to have the ability to pursue land use planning in the surrounding areas and attract economic development and use zoning control to avoid incompatible land uses, while still maintaining the feel of our town. Copyright 2023 - Alaska Watchman All Rights Reserved, Conservatives lead city council, mayoral races in Palmer & Wasilla, Fairbanks conservatives lead in 6 of 8 races on election night, Is the Anchorage School District breaking the law by offering graphic sexbooks to kids, OPINION: Vilifying truth-tellers in Alaska and beyond. This site does not support Internet Explorer. Meadow Ridge PH2 HOA Meeting Meadow Ridge Phase 2 HOA Important Meeting! Copyright Discussion on a proposed mask mandate appeared to violate the law, the report found, but any violation was mediated by extensive public debate on the topic before the council rejected the proposed mandate. The County has dedicated $16 million for municipalities, townships, school districts, and both public and private water/special purpose districts. PALMER, Alaska (KTUU) - Early voting in Palmers special recall election began on Monday and will continue at Palmer City Hall until Election Day on April 19. PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK. Soon the protests vanished. The city should focus on these things and respect people and businesses freedom to choose how they want to work and live. The request for an absentee ballot must be received by the City Clerks Office no later than Friday, April 8, by 4 p.m. Click here to learn more about the recall effort. "These funds are a significant boost to local infrastructure projects," said Will County Executive . Disclaimer: The city clerk's office has the official version of the Palmer Municipal Code. With early voting in Palmer now underway to recall three far-left city council members, political lines have been drawn in the small Mat-Su town. The group No Palmer Recall-Keep Combs-Daniels-Valerius reported a total income of over $6,000 but has spent just over $1,200. Users should contact the city clerk's office for ordinances passed subsequent to the ordinance cited above. 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We had it reviewed by an independent attorney, his analysis was pretty ambiguous as well, Theres not a lot of precedence, especially in social media for what constitutes a meeting, a like or a comment or anything of that nature.. Steve Carrington was appointed mayor and Carolina Anzilotti was appointed to the council in January. If people know of specific problems, please contact me. Three other candidates, who the city council chose earlier this year to temporarily replace three left-leaning council members who voters recalled, were headed to victory. This year's election is scheduled for October 7. Disclaimer: The city clerk's office has the official version of the Palmer Municipal Code. Her makeup-free face looks exhausted as . An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the e-mail address listed on your account. You must have JavaScript enabled to use this form. The City of Palmer is holding a special election on April 19 to determine if three members known by some as the "Keyboard Cabal" of the Palmer City Council should be recalled. I want to address this. Alaska My Voter Information. A: I have heard citizens in many areas of town complain about speeding cars on residential streets. Lee Henrikson and Pamela Melin are also running for a seat on the Palmer city Council. A city-funded investigative report released before the recall effort got underway, however, found the council members participated in discussion with comments and likes rather than overtly debating public policy. Disclaimer: The city clerks office has the official version of the Palmer Municipal Code. The Alaska Watchman aims to raise awareness of key issues affecting Alaskans. Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman 5751 E Mayflower Ct, Wasilla, AK 99654 | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | The MAT-SU FRONTIERSMAN is owned by Wick Communications. Court ruling may give Anchorage School Board pause in barring parents from testifying against sex books, Alaska deaths outpace births by widest margin since 1951, Founding member of Covenant House AK details how youth shelter deliberately rejected its faith-based morals. More importantly, a good trusting partner. Im pretty familiar with it, Combs said. Please keep your comments respectful. Notices and updates regarding the election will be provided as available. On election day (April 19) in-person polling will be at the Mat Su Borough building (350 East Dahlia Ave, Palmer). (Sandy Bressner - sbressner@shawmedia.com) The Vikings, at last, were state-bound. The investigation revealed that the four councilmembers likely broke state law. The 2023 regular election is scheduled for November 7, 2023. Please call (907) 861-7801 and ask for the Clerk's office if you have questions regarding meeting dates and times. Please keep your comments respectful. He added that his donation to the anti-recall group should not be interpreted as supporting the political policies of the three councilmembers who are up for a vote. According to state voter rolls, Palmer has 4,920 registered voters within the city limits, which means there are many more potential ballots that could be cast over the next few days. The leftist organization advocates for issues such as critical race theory, community oversight of police, city mask mandates, Black Lives Matter protest marches and other causes. Of the four candidates,. Combs agrees with Daniels and said that the focus from residents who live both inside and outside of Palmer city limits on national political issues during council meetings has taken time away from local governing. Those who live in Precinct 11-070 should go to the Borough Assembly Chambers. Three Palmer city council members are being recalled, according to updated results of a special election held this week. Unofficial Election Results are on the website! document.write(year) We also visited @JamesCityCounty Director of Elections, Dianna Moorman, who recently testified to the @EACgov on poll worker recruitment best practices and continues to administer top quality elections. Palmer Train Depot Repeal Rank Choice Voting Signing Hosted By Alaskans For Honest Elections Bill. LP 5,379. NBC/Will Heath Keke Palmer is a mother! Working closely with the Palmer Chamber and supporting them in efforts to keep retail dollars in Palmer is one way the city can be sure that our decisions have a positive effect on local business. The Government have announced an extra $ 74 million on Truancy Officers in an attempt to reel in New Zealand's disastrous truancy rates. The three are accused of holding . The Recall Palmer Three group accused the trio of secretly planning action on mask mandates and police oversight during backdoor meetings on the social media platform. Delivered right as the newspaper goes to print on Sundays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. 22-020 A: I support looking at annexation. It has grown and flourished over the years. The city of Palmer elections are Tuesday. Combs works in community relations for Palmer-based Matanuska Electric Association, Valerius is a doctor who started a medical practice in Palmer and Daniels is co-owner of 203 Kombucha, a Palmer business. Be Proactive. The most recent campaign disclosures show each side drawing money from well-known movers and shakers in the community. Those who wish to vote by mail must request a ballot by filling out an application for an Absentee By-Mail Ballot. Two Virginia men who were convicted of carrying guns near the Convention Center as votes from the presidential election were being counted in 2020 were given sentences Wednesday that spared them from additional jail time. Your purchase was successful, and you are now logged in. The leftist organization advocates for issues such as critical race theory, community oversight of police, city mask mandates, Black Lives Matter protest marches and other pet causes of the far left. Left-leaning candidates Julie Berberich (an incumbent) and Lee Henrikson were far behind the two conservatives, incumbent Steve Carrington and newcomer Pamela Melin. If so, which areas would you support annexing and why? [VASHA HUNT/THE ASSOCIATED PRESS] Read More Happenings Events Newsletters Press Releases Home of the Alaska State Fair If you forget it, you'll be able to recover it using your email address. Conservatives had a good night in the Oct. 4 Palmer and Wasilla city elections, according to the unofficial results on election night. There are just over 300 early, absentee-by-mail and questioned ballots left to tally. The Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training provided by Mat-Su Health Foundation was developed by law enforcement.