Maxwell Sumner

Mat-Su Assembly declares Talkeetna flood emergency, seeks state aid for permanent fix

“It's just been Band-Aids, expensive Band-Aids. But something bigger needs to be done, and the resolution I hope will lead to that, getting the funding to actually make improvements that will stop the problem for good.”

A $700 property tax break, paid for by a 1% sales tax

Mat-Su Disc Golf Association spreads wood chips at Alcantra course

Mat-Su Says No to Swapping Property Tax for Sales Tax

Mat-Su removes gravel permit barrier in Knik-Fairview

“I think it achieves my outcomes and it still respects the efforts put in by the community councils for the comprehensive plans, which I think are very valuable documents.”

Mat-Su Assembly passes resolution affirming residents' right to use leaf blowers

“This came about because Anchorage Public Works made a post about how the Anchorage Assembly actually passed a code, an ordinance or a code that made it using leaf blowers to sweep parking lots illegal”

Assembly transfers nine riverfront parcels to state for erosion control

Mat-Su Assembly blocks sales tax proposal before public hearing

“this does actually not repeal property taxes. It does give a discount, but it, it adds a sales tax on top of property tax. And, uh, I mean, the last time a sales tax in addition to the property tax was on the ballot, it failed 3 to 1.”