Mat-Su community development seeks grants, proposes modest fee increases to boost recreation cost recovery

Apr 9, 2026

Community Development presented accomplishments (new campgrounds, trail grooming, Jonesville park schematic) and outlined a strategy to improve cost recovery through grants, partnerships and a 3% user-fee increase to keep services affordable while covering rising costs.

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Jillian Morse, community development director, told the Matanuska-Susitna Borough Assembly that her department is pursuing grants, sponsorships and public–private partnerships to increase the return on investment at borough parks and recreation facilities.

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