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Kenai Peninsula Borough encompasses 25,600 sq. mi., 6 cities, 27 unincorporated communities, and home to 60,000 residents.

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The Kenai Peninsula Borough serves a population of over
58,000 residents. Incredible resources & infrastructure, a diverse economy, world-class recreation, and the strong communities ties make the Kenai a great place to live.

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Did you know the Kenai Peninsula Borough has two hospital service areas, the Central Kenai Peninsula Hospital Service Area and the South Kenai Hospital Service Area? Both service areas support hospitals and long-term care facilities.

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Did you know the Kenai Peninsula Borough has an award-winning Geographic Information System (GIS) team? The KPB’s GIS Department is critical for the operation of all Borough departments.

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Batteries, fluorescent bulbs, freezers & refrigerators, & used oil are common household hazardous wastes. The Solid Waste Department holds regularly scheduled Collection Events for household hazardous waste.

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The Solid Waste Department looks for ways to reduce the amount of waste entering the landfill and to increase efficiencies through programs like the waste to energy program and the used oil burner at the Central Peninsula Landfill.

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The Borough has a voluntary recycling program for aluminum cans, glass, corrugated cardboard, mixed paper, newspaper, PETE #1 twist top containers, HDPE #2 plastics, and tin to market where they are recycled.

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The mission of the Kenai Peninsula Borough (KPB) Solid Waste Department is to develop and implement solid waste programs, and to dispose of waste generated in the KPB in a legal, economically feasible and environmentally responsible manner.

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The Borough maintains over 645 miles of roads. To provide high quality maintenance, the Roads Service Area has developed an interactive mapping system that allows for more efficient management of maintenance and roads projects.

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The Roads Service Area has placed a priority on public service. Focusing on increasing field inspections to preemptively identify maintenance issues, ensuring the timeliness of responses to maintenance requests, & by increasing public outreach & education.

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The Borough maintains over 647 miles of roads. From our road system, you can access the resources that are the foundation of our economy, wilderness & recreation, as well as local businesses and the services you need to live the lifestyle you choose.

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The Seldovia Recreational Service Area sponsors the Sea Otter Community Center (SOCC) which hosts activities for youth, government meetings and facility rentals, science lectures, adult recreation, and other special events.

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The NPRSA has hiking/skiing, basketball, volleyball, flag football, pickle ball, kickball, hockey, teen night, open gym activities, community classes, aquatic programs & community events.

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What are your weekend plans? The Kenai Peninsula is known worldwide for its diverse environment & abundance of recreation activities. The Borough plays an important role in developing, supporting, enabling access to and promoting these activities.

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The Borough supports post-secondary education opportunities for local students.

KPB offers local high school juniors and seniors access to UAA courses at a reduced tuition rates, helps fund post-secondary education and student support services.

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The Borough’s abundant wildlife, sport fishing, and diverse geography draw hundreds of thousands of tourists from outside of Alaska each year. Those out-of-state tourists play a key role in supporting the economy.

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Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the Borough has remained engaged in economic development, collected & distributed data, offered promotional opportunities, & provided over $6.5M of direct assistance to local businesses and nonprofits.

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The Borough provides support for the economy, local businesses and the workforce by:
1. providing data to businesses
2. supporting workforce development & education opportunities
3. promoting tourism
4. supporting small business development

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9/5 Deadline to Register to Vote
9/20 Absentee In Person Voting Begins
9/28 Deadline to Apply for Absentee Ballot Mail (Application)
10/4 Deadline to Apply for Absentee Ballot by Fax (Application)
10/5 Election Day!
10/12 Certification of Election Results

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For over 20 years, absentee ballots have been a secure option for voting in Kenai Peninsula Borough (KPB) elections. Registered voters living in the Kenai Peninsula Borough can apply for an absentee ballot.

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Do you know which government entity administers each election?

The State administers the Primary Election in August and the General Election in November on even numbered years.

Borough & Municipal Elections are on the 1st Tuesday of October every year.