Mat-Su Voters Reject Gas Tax, Elect New Officials

**Summary:**In the Matanuska-Susitna Borough, early election results indicate a strong rejection of a proposed seven-cent-per-gallon gas tax, with over eight thousand votes against it. The Mat-Su Assembly had placed this tax on the ballot to gauge public opinion. Meanwhile, several key races were decided, with Michael Bowles winning District One, Stephanie Nowers retaining her seat in District Two, and Maxwell Sumner running unopposed in District Four. In school board races, Lorie Colee led in District Seven, and incumbent Kendal Kruse was ahead in District Two. A ballot question allowing seniors and disabled veterans to apply for prorated property tax exemptions was overwhelmingly passing, with nearly ten thousand votes in favor. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.