City of Cordova, AK, Government

10/12/2026

Volunteers Needed

Mayor Smith & The Cordova City Council want you on a City Board or Commission!

Serve the community you love in an important way, by applying for a seat on the Harbor Commission, Library Board, Planning Commission, Parks & Recreation Commission, or Historic Preservation Commission.

Seats will be expiring at the end of November 2026 and Council will be making appointments in December 2026, applications are accepted continuously.

Applications are available on the City of Cordova website or request one from the City Clerk, [email protected], 907-424-6248

10/10/2026

🚒🚓 It's Just a Drill! 🚨

You may notice a little extra activity from your local first responders around town this morning and possibly into the early afternoon!

The Cordova Volunteer Fire Department and Alaska State Troopers are joining forces for some Urban Search and Rescue training right here in Cordova!

While you might see more fire trucks, emergency vehicles, and personnel than usual, there is no active emergency and no reason for concern.

We're simply taking advantage of a great opportunity to train together, strengthen our working relationships, and make sure we're prepared for whatever challenges come our way.

So, if you see us out and about today, don't be alarmed.

Thanks for your support, Cordova! 🚒

10/09/2026

City Property Tax Assessors Visiting Cordova October 19-22 - 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗔𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲

City Assessors will be in Cordova conducting their field work for the 2027 property assessments, updating land and improvement values.

You can schedule an appointment in advance, to speak with the assessors or for them to specifically visit your property. You will also have another opportunity to meet with them in April if you wish to appeal your property assessment.

Contact the City Clerk's Office to receive their contact information for an appointment.
[email protected]
Phone: (907)424-6286

10/09/2026

Snow is Coming & Streets Will Need to Be Plowed!

In preparation for snow, please remove trailers, kid-safe warning signs, and any other personal property from within the Right-of-Way of City streets and alleys.

10/07/2026

Burn Pile Security Camera – Upcoming Testing

The City of Cordova is beginning to test a security camera at the burn pile to help monitor use of the facility and address prohibited materials being disposed of or burned.

The City has received complaints regarding prohibited materials being burned at the burn pile, including reports that have been referred to the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC). ADEC has informed the City of the need to increase monitoring and enforcement of burn pile use. Continued violations could result in penalties and may put the City's permit to operate the burn pile at risk.

To ensure the City can continue operating the burn pile, the City is evaluating a remote monitoring option to improve oversight and help ensure the facility is being used properly.

Following the testing period, the City will determine whether a permanent camera system will be installed. If a permanent system is installed, updated signage will clearly identify permitted and prohibited materials, notify users of video monitoring, and advise that enforcement action may be taken against violators.

Please help us keep the burn pile available and operating properly by disposing of only permitted materials.

10/05/2026

A City Council Budget Work Session and Regular Meeting will take place on Wednesday, October 07, 2026, beginning at 6:00 pm.
Join us at the Cordova Center in Community Rooms A & B.
Agenda for the Public Hearing and Regular Meeting:
https://www.cityofcordova.net/.../agendas-meetings-packets/

Can't attend the meeting in person?
Council meetings are live streamed on the City of Cordova's YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/
Subscribe now to receive notifications when the meetings go live! You can also browse through and listen to past meeting recordings

09/19/2026

Property Tax Exemption Applications Due Jan 15, 2027

If you plan to apply or reapply for any property exemption for the upcoming 2027 tax year, the application must be submitted by the deadline.

You can review all exemption types, all requirements and get applications on the City of Cordova website:
www.cityofcordova.net/city-clerk/property-tax-exemptions/
If you have questions or need assistance, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 907-424-6200 or [email protected]

09/16/2026

Please see the post from the DMV. It's back up and running!

The State's IT Team has worked their magic and the DMV is back up and running.

If your appointment was cancelled yesterday or this morning and you're leaving town this week, please come in and we'll help as quickly as possible on a first come, first served basis.

09/15/2026

Heads up! The DMV is currently unable to process any transactions because of a State Network Outage.

Due to a state network outage, the DMV is currently unable to process any applications or transactions.

We'll post an update when everything is back up and running.

Apologies for the inconvenience.

09/14/2026

A City Council Public Hearing and Regular Meeting will take place on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, beginning at 6:45 pm.

Join us at the Cordova Center in Community Rooms A & B.
Agenda for the Public Hearing and Regular Meeting:
https://www.cityofcordova.net/.../agendas-meetings-packets/

Can't attend the meeting in person?
Council meetings are live streamed on the City of Cordova's YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/
Subscribe now to receive notifications when the meetings go live! You can also browse through and listen to past meeting recordings