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The BR&E survey is now closed to new responses.  Open since mid-July, 112 individuals had taken the survey by the time it closed on October 13. The Economic Development Commission sincerely thanks all who carved a bit of time out of their busy schedules to respond.  Your participation strengthens the EDC's ability to understand local business needs and positively respond.

Despite days of rain interspersed with days with strong winds, the progress is being made on the Boat House Pavilion.  

Equipment, building materials and a crew is on site. The steel frame went up recently and currently concrete work is in progress. 

The Boat House crew reports that electrical work happens soon and Bay Weld Boats is getting to work on the beautiful mast that will really cap off the pavilion's maritime design. 

Meeting called for lack of a quorum.

Councilmember Parsons was appointed to office on November 12, 2024.

Current Term: October 2024 to October 2025

Councilmember Caroline Venuti was first elected to office October 3, 2017.

Current Term: October 2023 to October 2026

Alaska Book Week is an annual, statewide celebration of Alaska's authors and books.  Homer Public Library and Friends of the Homer Public Library are celebrating with the following free book reading events.  Join us at the Library for one or all!

Thursday, October 5^th at 6 pm

Author Joseph Robertia reads from his book:  Life with Forty Dogs:  Misadventures With Runts, Rejects, Retirees and Rescues.

Shortly after the new school year began at West Homer Elementary this year, work began to complete Soundveiw Avenue sidewalks and other pedestrian safety features to provide our kids a safe route to school. 

The City of Homer is pleased to announce that the project is now nearing completion.

Sidewalk sections have been added between Mulikin Street and Cabana Court, and sidewalks now connect all the way to West Homer Elementary School.