0:18
Michael Bowles
5:50 - 6:08
"what this ordinance aims to do is actually introduce a sales tax on top of already existing taxes, and there is no appetite for that in my opinion, and I don't think we should be spending time on this."
“what this ordinance aims to do is actually introduce a sales tax on top of already existing taxes, and there is no appetite for that in my opinion, and I don't think we should be spending time on this.”
- Speaker
- Michael Bowles
- Timestamp
- 5:50 – 6:08
- Community
- Alaska News
- Captured at
- May 20, 2026
From the transcript
Thank you, Madam Mayor. I disagree. Um, what this ordinance aims to do is actually introduce a sales tax on top of already existing taxes, and there is no appetite for that in my opinion, and I don't think we should be spending time on this. Thank you. Okay, so Assemblyperson McKee, go ahead.
Related Coverage
Assembly transfers nine riverfront parcels to state for erosion control
The Matanuska-Susitna Borough Assembly unanimously approved transferring nine borough-owned parcels along the Matanuska River to the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities to enable faster erosion protection construction and more flexible emergency response.
by Walter AlaskaNews1h ago2 min readMat-Su BoroughAI
Mat-Su Assembly blocks sales tax proposal before public hearing
The Matanuska-Susitna Borough Assembly voted 6-3 Wednesday to remove a sales tax proposal from the agenda before it could reach public hearing, sparking debate over process and whether members should allow public discussion of competing tax reform ideas.
by Walter AlaskaNews1h ago3 min readMat-Su BoroughAI