City of Valdez, Alaska - Government

City of Valdez, Alaska - Government This is the official page for the City of Valdez, Alaska. It lies at approximately 61° 07' 30.60" North Latitude and -146° 20" 32.40" West Longitude.

The City of Valdez, population 3,900, is located in Southcentral Alaska on the northeast tip of Prince William Sound. On the road system, Valdez is 300 road miles east of Anchorage and 365 road miles south of Fairbanks. The City encompasses 222.0 square miles of land and 55.1 square miles of water. The City was founded just before the turn of the 20th century as a gateway to the "All-American Route" to interior gold and copper fields. Incorporated in 1901, the community's first hundred years have been marked by several significant events, the most notable of which are the 1964 Alaska Earthquake, being chosen as the terminus of the trans-Alaska Pipeline, and the 1989 Exxon Valdez Oil Spill. While Valdez isn't part of an organized borough, it shares a census area with Cordova. The mission of the City of Valdez is to cultivate an environment of opportunity, sustained prosperity, and well-being for all people of Valdez.

🚧 MEALS AVE REPAVING PROJECT UPDATE: Sidewalks and bike path are being installed!Here are more updates for October 9-15:...
10/09/2026

🚧 MEALS AVE REPAVING PROJECT UPDATE: Sidewalks and bike path are being installed!

Here are more updates for October 9-15:
• Sidewalks are being installed this week/weekend
• Additional compacting (yes, we know... again!) to ready the subbase for paving
- Expect some noise and vibrations during compacting during daylight hours (mostly this weekend & early next week)
• Paving is expected to start the middle of next week and should only take a few days to complete - stay tuned for new traffic patterns when this starts!

🚩 Keep following detours, flaggers, and signage, and stay nice and slow on the temp road.

🫶 Again, we thank you for your patience with this project. We know it's been a nightmare for many residents and businesses (and don't think it doesn't keep US up at night, either... it does!). We will all be happy to see this project completed, and we couldn't have done it without your support.

👻🧡 Volunteers Needed!Help us take the scare out of flu season at the Valdez Free Flu Shot Clinic!We’re looking for helpe...
10/08/2026

👻🧡 Volunteers Needed!
Help us take the scare out of flu season at the Valdez Free Flu Shot Clinic!

We’re looking for helpers of all kinds- from greeters and screeners to documentation support and more. No tricks, just treats: volunteering is easy, fun, and a great way to support our community. ✨

🙋‍♀️ Interested? Email Rhea Cragun at [email protected] or call 907-834-3416.

👉 Event info: www.valdezak.gov/FluShot
Find important details on the flu vaccine provided, as well as registration packet and event details.

💜 October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month 💜"All people have the right to live with respect and dignity, and free fr...
10/08/2026

💜 October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month 💜

"All people have the right to live with respect and dignity, and free from fear."

At Tuesday night's City Council meeting, Mayor Fleming proclaimed October 2026 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, recognizing the devastating impacts domestic violence has on individuals, families, and our community as a whole.

Staff members from Advocates for Victims of Violence (AVV) were present to receive the proclamation. AVV Executive Director Rowena Palomar spoke about the importance of raising awareness, supporting survivors, and recognizing that the effects of domestic violence not only devastate the lives and futures of victims, but reach far beyond the individuals directly affected.

Palomar also invited the community to join AVV for its annual Women of Distinction Awards on Saturday, October 17, an October tradition recognizing women and young women who make a positive difference in our community.

Throughout October, we encourage residents to learn more about domestic violence, support survivors, and help build a community where everyone feels safe and respected.

🫂 Help is available. AVV provides confidential support, emergency shelter, advocacy, and other services for those affected by domestic violence and sexual assault.

- AVV 24-Hour Crisis Line: 907-835-2999
- Learn more about AVV: www.avvalaska.org
- Women of Distinction tickets: 907-835-2980
- Read the Council Proclamation: https://bit.ly/4rTYEs3

Together, we can raise awareness, support those affected by violence, and help make Valdez a safer community for everyone.

🩷 VALDEZ WEARS PINK | OCTOBER 13 🩷On Tuesday, October 13, we’re inviting Valdez to wear pink as our community comes toge...
10/06/2026

🩷 VALDEZ WEARS PINK | OCTOBER 13 🩷

On Tuesday, October 13, we’re inviting Valdez to wear pink as our community comes together to recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day.

The City of Valdez, Copper Valley Telecom, and other local organizations are joining together for Valdez Wears Pink Day. Mayor Dennis Fleming will also issue an official proclamation recognizing the day at tonight's City Council meeting (October 6).

🩷 Why do we wear pink?
• We wear pink to remember those we have lost.
• We wear pink to celebrate survivors.
• We wear pink to support those still facing breast cancer.
• And we wear pink to encourage our friends, family members, coworkers, and neighbors to learn their risk and talk with their healthcare provider about recommended screening.

October 13 is also nationally recognized as Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day. Metastatic, or stage IV, breast cancer is breast cancer that has spread to other parts of the body. It can affect both women and men, and while treatments continue to improve, there is currently no cure, which makes early detection important.

🚹 Breast cancer can affect men, too. The American Cancer Society estimates about 2,670 men in the U.S. will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer in 2026.

So dig out your pink shirts, hats, jackets, ribbons, socks, or whatever you've got and help us turn the community pink on October 13! Check out the selection of PINK clothes over at Second Time Around Valdez AK, this week if you need a pink in your wardrobe!! 🩷

📸 We'd love to see you! Share your Valdez Wears Pink photos and tell us who you're wearing pink for.

🤓Learn more about Valdez Wears Pink Day, breast cancer awareness, screening resources, and ways to participate: https://bit.ly/ValdezWearsPink

⚡ Got a charging superpower? Turns out, you do.It's Fire Prevention Week, and this year’s theme is “Charge into Fire Saf...
10/06/2026

⚡ Got a charging superpower? Turns out, you do.

It's Fire Prevention Week, and this year’s theme is “Charge into Fire Safety™: Safe Charging Is a Superpower.”

Phones, laptops, power tools, toys, e-bikes, and many other everyday devices use lithium-ion batteries. They pack a lot of energy into a small space, which means how you charge them matters. Fires from lithium-ion batteries are dangerous and hard to extinguish, which is why charging them safely is so important!!

Valdez Fire Department reminds you to:
• Use the charger that came with your device or one approved by the manufacturer.
• Charge on a hard, flat surface, not a bed, couch, or pillow.
• Unplug devices once they are fully charged.
• Stop using batteries that become very hot, swell, leak, smoke, or smell strange.
• Charge larger items like e-bikes, scooters, and power tools outside when possible and away from exits.

Valdez firefighters will also visit Hermon Hutchens Elementary School during Fire Prevention Week for hands-on fire safety and prevention demonstrations with students.

A few smart charging habits can help protect your home and family all year long.

⚡Learn more about Fire Prevention Week:
🤓Learn more: www.valdezak.gov/FirePrevention



Valdez City Schools

🎃 No tricks here... just the October City newsletter packed with City news, budget discussions, fall activities, and jus...
10/05/2026

🎃 No tricks here... just the October City newsletter packed with City news, budget discussions, fall activities, and just the right amount of spooky season fun.

Sneak peek of this month's treats:
• It's National Community Planning Month
• “Charge into Fire Safety” with Valdez Fire Department
• City Council Updates: Child Care, Proposed Tax Exemptions, & 2027 Budget
• No FOMO – Just Go! (to Valdez Consortium Library)
• It's "all paws on deck" at City of Valdez Animal Shelter
• Set your calendar to "Spooky" with City of Valdez Parks & Recreation & Valdez Consortium Library events!
• October’s Business Spotlight: A Rogue's Garden
• Welcome the newest members of Team Valdez

Plus, find upcoming meetings, events, community resources, and ways to get involved throughout October.

📰 Read the October 2026 City Newsletter: https://bit.ly/october2026news
📆 City Calendar: https://bit.ly/COV-Calendar

A lot is brewing around Valdez this October. Catch up before you miss something good! 👻

10/02/2026

Happy from Team Valdez! Serving YOU gives us a reason to smile everyday we come to work!! (You can give us an extra reason to smile by subscribing to our monthly newsletter... 😁😁😁)
Subscribe ➡️ www.valdezak.gov/notifyme

🥖 Good food. Good people. Growing a community. 🫂Since opening its doors on November 1, 1990, A Rogue's Garden has grown ...
10/01/2026

🥖 Good food. Good people. Growing a community. 🫂

Since opening its doors on November 1, 1990, A Rogue's Garden has grown from a natural foods store into a longtime Valdez favorite for fresh food, quality ingredients, and a welcoming place to gather.

Owner Kathy Nielsen says it’s the relationships that have made doing business in Valdez especially rewarding: “The scenery and lifestyle are incredible, but it’s really the community relationships and loyal customers that make it special.”

Today, Rogue’s Garden offers natural and organic groceries, nutritional supplements and housewares, along with a café serving fresh-baked bread, house-made soups, sandwiches, paninis, pastries, seasonal specials, and more. And with the recent addition of a b**r and w**e license, guests 21 and older have even more to enjoy.

Beyond the food, Rogue’s Garden has spent more than three decades supporting the Valdez community through local jobs, partnerships, events, and fundraisers.

📖 Read A Rogue's Garden's story in this month's Business Spotlight and discover its 35-year history and how this longtime local business continues to grow while staying rooted in community: www.valdezak.gov/BusinessSpotlight

🥪 Looking for a delicious lunch, snack, dinner, or drink? Find A Rogue's Garden on Facebook or visit www.roguesgarden.com

🙋‍♀️ Want to see your business featured in our Business Spotlight? Visit www.valdezkak.gov/BusinessSpotlight for info.

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212 Chenega Avenue
Valdez, AK
99686

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Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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