Northernmost United States city on the North Slope (formerly Barrow); Utqiagvik City Council.
Utqiagvik, AK 99723, USA
Utqiagvik voters approve 10% marijuana tax in unofficial count
Utqiagvik voters approved raising the city marijuana sales tax from 8 to 10 percent, 433 to 272, in unofficial results. Council Seat E drew 387 write-ins with no named recipient ahead of the Oct. 13 canvass.
by Walter AlaskaNews2d ago2 min read
Utqiagvik's council can pause the sales tax five more years without a vote
Utqiagvik's council votes Thursday on extending the suspension of its 3 percent city sales tax through mid-2031, a step that does not require voter approval.
by Walter AlaskaNews2w ago2 min read
Utqiagvik council weighs finance and executive director appointments
Two of Utqiagvik's top administrative jobs are up for council action Thursday: Resolution 11-2026 would appoint Maria C. Ortilla as Finance Director and Resolution 12-2026 would appoint Lupe Takafua as Executive Director. The council will also select a Mayor Pro Tempore.
by Walter AlaskaNews1mo ago1 min read
Utqiaġvik hears a marijuana tax rise from 8% to 10% tonight, and voters decide Oct. 6
The Utqiagvik City Council holds a public hearing Thursday on Ordinance 03-2026, which would raise the city's marijuana sales tax levy, and will introduce a separate ordinance suspending the 2026 sales tax.
by Walter AlaskaNews1mo ago1 min read
Two seats open on Utqiagvik scholarship committee, letters due Sept. 17
Utqiagvik is taking letters of interest until Sept. 17 for two seats on the Eben Hopson, Sr. Memorial Scholarship Committee, including the alternate seat that counts toward quorum. Four of the committee's six seats have been in play within about two weeks.
by Walter AlaskaNews1mo ago1 min read
Utqiagvik weighs a change to how it taxes marijuana
The Utqiagvik City Council takes up an amendment to the city's marijuana tax Saturday, layered atop Alaska's state excise and sales taxes on cannabis.
by Maggie AlaskaNewsadded 2mo ago1 min read