Caswell Lakes Fire Service Area on the Ballot

The Matanuska-Susitna Borough Assembly unanimously approved the placement of an initiative to create the Caswell Lakes Fire Service Area on the October 7, 2008 Ballot.

Registered voters living in the Caswell Lakes and Kashwitna area will have the opportunity to vote on the creation of their own fire service area (FSA).

In the last year, four structures have been destroyed by fire in the Caswell Lakes and Kashwitna area. Property owners are without the support of a local fire department to defend their homes and property from fire.

Two town hall meetings were held in May 2008 for the area residents. Assembly Member Tom Kluberton, and Borough Director of Emergency Services Dennis Brodigan provided an overview of creating a fire service area in the Mat-Su Borough, and provided an opportunity for landowners/residents to ask questions, make suggestions, and to initiate a dialogue on issues concerning this important public service. Most of the residents in attendance were in favor of placing this initiative on the ballot.

The Matanuska-Susitna Borough Clerk’s Office will be mailing election and ballot information to Borough residents in mid-September. A more detailed description of the Caswell Lakes FSA initiative will be included.