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The Homer City Council discusses overriding the mayor’s vetoes during their regular meeting on March 13 in the Cowles Council Chambers at City Hall in Homer.
    City council postpones vote on comp plan veto...
    By Delcenia Cosman • March 23, 2023 1:30 am

    The Homer City Council last week delayed until its next regular meeting a vote that could undo the mayor’s recent…

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    City council finalizes watershed parcel purchase
    City council finalizes watershed parcel purchase
    By Delcenia Cosman • February 23, 2023 1:30 am

    During their regular meeting on Monday, Feb. 13, the Homer City Council adopted an ordinance to appropriate $70,000 from the…

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    Entrance to Karen Hornaday Campground, photographed on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023, in Homer, Alaska. (Emilie Springer/Homer News)
    Concerns over crime drove decision to shut down...
    By Emilie Springer • January 25, 2023 1:30 am

    Police activity at Hornaday Campground spiked in 2020 when it was designated as a free camping spot

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    Homer City Hall. (Homer News file photo)
    City council discusses community development plans
    By Delcenia Cosman • January 25, 2023 1:30 am

    The Homer City Council moved forward on the port expansion project

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    Homer City Hall. (Homer News file photo)
    Council votes down resolution supporting Vance bill
    By Michael Armstrong • April 27, 2022 2:30 am

    Erickson’s resolution would have supported ‘No Patient Left Behind Act.’

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    Photo by Terry Farrell
Charlene Davis of Comox Rotary, British Columbia, introduces a shipping container home on June 7, 2020, at the Maple Pool Campground in Courtenay, British Columbia.
    Council grapples with aesthetic issues
    By Michael Armstrong • March 31, 2022 2:30 am

    Sometimes the Homer City Council digs into the grunt work of running a city — sewer and water, roads, taxes…

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    The Homer City Council asks Jan Keiser, Public Works Department director, questions about the new equipment needed for the city, including a grader and sand truck, during the Jan. 24 regular meeting. (Photo by Sarah Knapp/Homer News)
    Coucil OKs grader purchase after debate
    By Sarah Knapp • January 26, 2022 1:30 am

    The city’s 1994 Champion Grader’s transmission recently broke down

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    Derotha Ferraro, Dr. Christy Tuomi, Ryan Smith and Ken Castner pose for a photo with South Peninsula Hospital’s mayoral recognition plaque. (Photo by Sarah Knapp/Homer News)
    City honors hospital, former council member for community...
    By Sarah Knapp • November 11, 2021 1:30 am

    South Peninsula Hospital and former council member Heath Smith were recognized for their dedication to the community during Monday night’s meeting.

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    Gary Porter, owner of Bald Mountain Air Service, stands in front of his Twin Otter airplane Friday, Oct. 22. (Photo by Sarah Knapp/Homer News)
    City Council passes aircraft flat tax rate
    By Sarah Knapp • October 27, 2021 1:30 am

    The Homer City Council held a public hearing for Ordinance 21-62 concerning a flat tax on aircrafts.

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    The Homer City Council met with new council members for the first time Oct. 11. The election results were certified during the meeting and council members Shelly Erickson, Donna Aderhold and Jason Davis were sworn in. (Photo by Sarah Knapp/Homer News)
    City of Homer 2020 audit shows clean financial...
    By Sarah Knapp • October 14, 2021 1:30 am

    The City of Homer received a clean audit for the 2020 fiscal year by BDO USA, an accounting firm based…

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    Homer City Council candidate Joey Evensen poses for a photo on Sept. 6, 2019, by Beluga Slough at his Homer, Alaska, home. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)
    Evensen resigns from city council
    By Sarah Knapp • July 14, 2021 1:30 am

    Homer City Council member Joey Evensen states “lack of productivity” as his reason for resigning.

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    The Homer City Council met May 10 to discuss new city ordinances and the upcoming fiscal year budget. Screenshot taken from meeting.
    Homer City Council introduces budget, election ordinances
    By Sarah Knapp • May 26, 2021 1:30 am

    Homer City Council introduced ordinances regarding the election process and FY 2022-23 budget Monday

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    Homer City Hall. (Homer News file photo)
    Council reaffirms respect with ‘civility’ resolution
    By Megan Pacer • January 27, 2021 2:30 am

    ‘It’s always occurred to me that it’s far better to collaborate your way through life’

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