Municipal government of Cordova, Alaska (Prince William Sound). City Council, Planning Commission.
City Hall, 601 1st St, Cordova, AK 99574
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Sean Adel
“Public Works staff spoke with the State of Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation and found the septic systems were not approved by the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation.”Cordova: Planning Commission Public Hearing & Regular Meeting on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 6:30 PM · Oct 13, 2026
Sarah Trumbly
“he was concerned about, uh, the neighbor putting white trash bags into Fleming Creek and dumping dirt on top of them, and sewage, um, coming from the septic of the cabin into the creek.”Cordova: Planning Commission Public Hearing & Regular Meeting on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 6:30 PM · Oct 13, 2026
Cordova: Planning Commission Public Hearing & Regular Meeting on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 6:30 PM · Oct 13, 2026
Sean Adel
“the applicant must connect to the city water and sewer services on or before November 2nd, 2026.”Cordova: Planning Commission Public Hearing & Regular Meeting on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 6:30 PM · Oct 13, 2026
Sarah Trumbly
“up to this point, there have been enforcement actions that have already occurred and got them to submit the conditional use permit application and the building permit.”Cordova: Planning Commission Public Hearing & Regular Meeting on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 6:30 PM · Oct 13, 2026
Cordova: Planning Commission Public Hearing & Regular Meeting on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 6:30 PM · Oct 13, 2026
Cordova council waives protest of Moose Caboose liquor license despite doubts about its hours
Cordova City Council voted Wednesday not to protest the state renewal of The Moose Caboose's seasonal liquor license, after members said it opens only the minimum hours but the city cannot prove otherwise.
by Walter AlaskaNews6d ago2 min read
Cordova tests burn pile camera as violations could risk its permit
The City of Cordova is beginning to test a security camera at its burn pile after state regulators told it to step up monitoring and enforcement. Continued violations could bring penalties and put the burn pile's permit at risk.
by Alaska News6d ago1 min read
Cordova raises its tax on rooms, rentals and alcohol to 14 percent
The Cordova City Council adopted Ordinance 1240 on a 5-1 roll call vote Wednesday, raising the tax on lodging, vehicle and watercraft rentals, marijuana, tobacco and alcohol from 13% to 14%. Council member Wendy Rainey cast the lone no vote, and one resident testified against the increase at the public hearing.
by Walter AlaskaNews1mo ago2 min read
Cordova's road-safety plan could unlock federal money to fix its streets
Cordova posted a draft roadway safety plan that, once finished, makes the city eligible for federal safety grants. Public comment is open through Sept. 1.
by Walter AlaskaNews2mo ago1 min read
Cordova turns to posted notices after local newspaper closes
Cordova posted 2025 tax foreclosure notices in four public locations, saying the local newspaper is no longer in circulation — though The Cordova Times still publishes online.
by Alaska News3mo ago2 min read
How Cordova's Fourth of July shuffles the week
Cordova closes City Hall and the Refuse Transfer Station Friday, July 3 for Independence Day. Friday trash collection moves to Monday, July 6; library and museum hours vary.
by Walter AlaskaNews3mo ago1 min read
Both cranes on Cordova's Drive Down Dock are out of service at the height of Copper River salmon season
Both cranes on Cordova's Drive Down Dock are out of service due to mechanical failures, leaving fishers and vessel operators without critical offload equipment during the summer season.
by Walter AlaskaNews4mo ago1 min read
Cordova Harbor Commission sends harbor-mouth tideland sale back for engineering review
The Harbor Commission voted down a land disposal request for a private dock at the harbor entrance Wednesday, citing safety concerns about vessel traffic and requesting detailed engineering plans before reconsidering.
by Alaska News4mo ago2 min read
Cordova holds property tax rate flat at 11.44 mills for 2026
Cordova City Council voted 7-0 Wednesday to keep the property tax mill rate at 11.44 mills for 2026. Council members cited public testimony from fishing families and unexpected federal forest receipts as reasons to reject a budgeted increase.
by Walter AlaskaNews4mo ago2 min read