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PUBLIC NOTICE: VACANCY ON CITY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
The Valdez Parks and Recreations Commission has one vacancy to serve a three-year term, expiring October 31, 2029.
PUBLIC NOTICE: VACANCIES ON PROVIDENCE VALDEZ MEDICAL CENTER’S COMMUNITY ADVISORY COUNCIL
The Providence Valdez Medical Center's Community Advisory Council has three vacancies to serve a three-year term, expiring October 31, 2029.
$1,200 PFDs coming beginning Oct. 1
The payments will be issued to nearly 600,000 eligible state residents.
NOTICE OF FORCLOSURES - 2025 Tax Year
On September 21st, the City of Valdez filed in the Valdez Superior Court, a certified copy of the Foreclosure List for the City of Valdez for the tax years 2025 and prior years with a Petition for Judgment of Foreclosure.
Mayor’s Message: Our Parks and Recreation facilities have never looked better!
"Giddy, ecstatic, and overjoyed are some of the words I am hearing Cordovans use to express how they feel about having our beloved pool open again," Mayor Smith writes.
Some Cordovans express concern over 30-year Alaska Pipeline renewal process
After pressure from officials, the agency extended the comment period through Sept. 17.
New Community Resource List Connects Residents to Essential Services
One easy place to find local support for housing, health, crisis services, food assistance, & more. The City of Valdez launched a new Community Resource List to make it easier for residents to find essential services and community support in one place.
From Scrap to Second Chances: the Valdez Scrap Metal Program
More than 3,100 tons of scrap metal have officially left Valdez, marking a major milestone for the City's Scrap Metal and Vehicle Abatement programs and proving what can happen when a community works together.
A Career Built to Keep Valdez Moving
For more than 14 years, Joe Russell helped keep the City of Valdez running—often behind the scenes. From snowplows to emergency generators, his skill, ingenuity, and steady leadership ensured City equipment was ready when the community needed it most.
City Code Corner: Hunting, Firearms, & Trapping
Hunting season is in full swing (we know... we saw you packing the truck this morning!) Before you head out this season, it's worth a quick refresher on what the Valdez Municipal Code says about firearms, hunting, and trapping inside city limits.
Website Update: A Fresh Look & Improved Navigation
On September 1, the City of Valdez website quietly debuted a fresh new look that merged functionality and aesthetics. The updated homepage features a fixed menu for easier navigation, along with updated graphic buttons for well-trafficked webpages.