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The MSB Attorney’s lack of transparency at Assembly meetings

The Mat-Su Borough’s Attorney is given time at each Assembly meeting to give a report. (The Manager and Clerk also have regular time slots to give reports at each meeting.) These reports are not just for the Assembly members; they are for the public. However, the Attorney often fails to…

Former MSB Deputy Director of Emergency Services files lawsuit against the MSB

Lisa A. Behrens, the former Deputy Director of Emergency Services for the Mat-Su Borough, has filed a lawsuit against the Borough, Paul “Otto” Feather, the Director of Emergency Services for the MSB, and John Moosey, the Manager for the MSB. Ms. Behrens’ complaint, which was filed on May 22, 2018,…

Secret School Settlements

The Mat-Su School Board, at its regular meeting last night (Feb 21, 2018), approved various changes to its policies and procedures manual. Background: The School Board Policy Committee, a subcommittee of the School Board,  is tasked with reviewing and suggesting updates to the School Board’s Policy manual on a periodic…

The MSB’s hidden (and very high) costs of hiring outside counsel

In 2016, the Matanuska-Susitna Borough Assembly amended the Borough Code with regard to the power and duties of the MSB Attorney. MSB Ordinance 16-045 Attorney Important changes included:  Making it clear that the MSB Attorney will not perform any legal work for the Mat-Su Borough School District (the MSBSD now…