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Assembly overrides mayor's veto on joint marketing resolution tied to Terra Energy; debate centers on data center and coal plant risks
Summary
After extensive public comment and a lengthy assembly debate, members voted to override Mayor DeVries' veto of RS 26-019, a joint marketing resolution tied to Terra Energy/related entities. Supporters argued it keeps the borough open to potential economic development; opponents warned of reputational, environmental and staff-resource risks.
The Matanuska-Susitna Borough Assembly voted March 17 to override Mayor Edna DeVries' veto of RS 26-019, a resolution that would permit a 24-month joint marketing effort related to Terra Energy/affiliated proposals and the lands identified in a prior RFI. The clerk announced the override passed with Assemblymember Nowers opposed.
The vote followed hours of public comment that included both forceful opposition and guarded support. Critics, including Laura Stockamer in public comment, described the resolution as premature and risky: "This project does not meet the most basic standards of public trust and…
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