Welcome to the Office of the City Clerk

Mission

The Office of the City Clerk strives to provide the highest quality of care and helpfulness to our customers. We hold ourselves accountable by honoring our commitments and responsibilities. We work hard to ensure public resources and information entrusted to us are preserved and accessible. 

Authority

The duties of the municipal clerk are defined in AS 29.20.380 and the Wasilla Municipal Code.

Services

  • Animal Care and Regulation Appeals - Appeals of animals classified as Level 1, 2, 3, or 4, related written administrative orders, and animal forfeiture are filed with the City Clerk.
  • Commissions and Committees - Applications for appointment to commissions and committees are filed with the Clerk's Office. The Clerk's Office is responsible for the record of membership and terms of office.  
  • Liaison to City Council - The City Clerk's Office provides  the residents of Wasilla with a direct link to their elected representatives on the city council.
  • City Council Meetings - Maintains the Council meeting calendar and publishes the date, time, location, and agenda online, in the local newspaper, and at City Hall. 
  • Code of Ordinances - Codifies City ordinances. The online version of the Wasilla Municipal Code contains the ordinances of the City of Wasilla, which have force and effect of law. 
  • Election Information - Conducts all City elections and provides election information to voters and candidates.
  • Land Use Appeals  - Appeals of the Planning Commission on conditional uses, variances, and other quasi-judicial zoning and land use determinations are filed with the City Clerk.
  • Ordinances, Resolutions, Meeting Minutes, and Other Action Items. Serves as custodian of records related to action taken by the Council and makes these records available to the public. 
  • Petitions - Applications for initiative, referendum, and recall petitions are filed with the City Clerk's Office. 
  • Public Records Requests - Processes requests for public records and information (except public safety records) and oversees the City's records management program. 
  • Wasilla Aurora Cemetery - Serves as custodian of burial records at the Wasilla Aurora Cemetery and makes these records available to the public. Grave lot sales and transfers, and burials are coordinated by the City Clerk's Office.

Contact Information and Business Hours

The Office of the City Clerk is open, Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., except on City recognized holidays or emergency closures. 

Phone: 907-373-9090
Email: clerk@cityofwasilla.gov

Physical and Mailing Address:
City of Wasilla
Office of the City Clerk
290 E Herning Avenue
Wasilla, AK  99654

Staff

City Clerk - Jamie Newman, MMC
Deputy Clerk - Sarah Stanifer, MMC
Administrative Aide - Crystal Nguyen