City Manager's Office

Do you want to give back to your community?  The Homer Volunteer Fire Department is now recruiting for its 2017 Firefighter I Recruit Class starting on October 2 and ending in December.

Our volunteers come in all shapes and sizes -- you just have to be willing to put forth the effort.   Volunteer firefighting is one of the most rewarding experiences you'll ever have!  If you like a challenge, are over the age of 18 (or will be by the end of the year), and are physically up to the task, becoming a volunteer Firefighter I is for you.  

To be eligible to vote in the October 3, 2017 Regular Election, you must be registered to vote by Sunday, September 3.

You can stop in to City Hall where the City Clerk's Office will be glad to assist you with any questions regarding voter qualifications or registration forms.  The City Clerk's Office is open 8 am to 5 pm Monday - Friday.

You can also register to vote at the Homer Public Library

Are you available Saturday morning to help your community?  The Fire Department is looking for volunteers to role play for an upcoming disaster drill at the Homer airport Saturday, August 19^th. 

Role players will be portraying injured passengers/crew of a crashed airplane to assist our team with this drill.  The drill is required by the FAA for airport compliance – and is good for the community in the event of a real disaster!  Please help out by generously giving 3-4 hours of your time Saturday. 

Kachemak Land Trust closed the Calvin & Coyle trail today, July 6 2017 until further notice as nesting goshawks have been attacking people, six known to date.  They’re pretty aggressive about their nests, so the decision was made to close the trail until the fledglings can fly, probably two weeks.

Your hiking plans foiled?  There are many other trails in the area to choose from! See the map below.  Enjoy, and as always when hiking in the woods or where brush limits your sight ahead, be extra alert to the presence of moose and give them a wide berth.

Summer is here, which means it’s time to get out and play! 

July is National Park & Recreation Month, a designation to help highlight the role of recreation in our community.  From providing us places to play, get fit and stay healthy to fostering new relationships and connecting with nature, the City of Homer parks and recreation facilities and Community Recreation programs provide essential services and improve quality of life.

Final results from the City of Homer June 13, 2017 Special Election are posted on the City Clerk's page.  Click here.

The community is invited to celebrate the "grand opening" of the Kachemak Bay Water Trail Pavilion! 

Kachemak Bay Water Trail and Friends of the Kachemak Bay State Park are hosting a gathering to publicly thank the volunteers and generous donors that made the Pavilion project possible and successful.

Come out to enjoy music, food and friends. Oysters, grilled hot dogs, and the rest of a picnic lunch are on the menu!

Saturday, June 17  ~ noon to 3:00 pm
at the Pavilion near the Fishing Hole on Homer Spit

Homer residents and pilots!  

What is a safe elevation for a small plane flying above a populated area? What are airman responsibilities and normal flight patterns at airports as well around rising terrain and populated areas?  What can be done to mitigate aircraft noise? If a citizen suspects unsafe behavior from a pilot, how do they document and report it? What are the unavoidable impacts to living next to an airport that residents can expect?

Alaska State Department of Transportation is hosting an Open House, Tuesday June 6 for the Pioneer Avenue Pavement Preservation Project.  It will be held at Cowles Chamber at City Hall from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm.   Folks are welcome to stop in anytime.

Each year, thousands of kittens are born during the spring and summer, and many end up in animal shelters, waiting for loving homes. To promote adoptions, the month of June is designated National Adopt-A-Cat Month.

Visit the fabulous felines at the City of Homer Animal Shelter.  You may just find your new best friend to take home!

The shelter, located at the corner of Heath Street and the Homer Bypass, is open to the public weekdays from noon to 5 pm (except Tuesdays, which have extended hours from noon to 7 pm) and weekends 11 am - 4 pm.