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PSA: Danger Warning - Unstable Ice Conditions at Valdez Glacier Lake

CITY OF VALDEZ PUBLIC SAFETY ANNOUNCEMENT

DANGER WARNING UNSTABLE WINTER ICE CONDITIONS AT VALDEZ GLACIER LAKE

For immediate release:  01.15.2021, 3:30 p.m. 

Valdez Glacier experienced an extreme calving and separation ev...

City Facility Holiday Closures - Martin Luther King, Jr Day

The following city facilities will be closed on Jan. 18 in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr holiday: City Hall, City offices, Port Office, Baler, Landfill, Rec Center, Library, and Civic Center. Normal dumpster collection will occur on Tuesday.

City Council January 19th Work Session & Regular Meeting

City Council will hold a work session (6pm) and regular meeting (7pm) on Jan. 19th in Council Chambers. Public participation options: Watch the livestream, listen on KVAK, email testimony@valdezak.gov, or attend in person with social distancing & a mask.

Call to Action: Citizen Input Needed Regarding Proposed State Closure of Valdez DMV

Call to Action: As many of you are aware, the Governor’s state budget proposes eliminating the state DMV office in Valdez.  

Closure of the DMV office will create substantial, negative challenges for residents of Valdez and surrounding s...

Preliminary Notice of May 4, 2021 Valdez Municipal Election

Notice is hereby given that pursuant to applicable laws and ordinances, a general election will be held May 4, 2021, between the hours of 7am & 8pm to elect candidates for the following offices: Mayor, City Council (2 seats), and School Board (2 seats).

Business Economic Recovery Grant - Apply Now!

The City of Valdez and the Mayor’s Task Force have been working diligently to address the economic impacts from the pandemic felt by our local businesses. In continuation with these efforts, The City of Valdez Business Grant has been approved by...

Now Accepting Applications: City Advertising & Marketing Grant

The City recently launched an Advertising & Marketing Grant program to aid local tourism-related and other small businesses in their marketing efforts and to expand community and visitor outreach within Alaska and beyond. Deadline to apply: Jan. 15th.

City Boards & Commissions Vacancies

Interested in a volunteer opportunity? Want to get involved in the decision making processes for our community? Consider applying for a seat on a City board or commission. Multiple opportunities exist. Please visit our application portal to learn more.

Valdez Unified Command (COVID-19)

In Valdez, a Unified Command exists to coordinate our local operational and public information efforts related to COVID-19. The group consists of medical professionals and local community leaders, including the City.