Assembly Member Jesse Bjorkman: “I’m hoping to gain support, more support for the resolution so that Kenai Peninsula Borough residents can be confident that they can have a vaccine available to them, but that it’s optional. I think that it’s a very important part of the process, as people go-forward to make their own choices about their own health care.”
Kenai Peninsula Middle College School Accepting Enrollment For January

KPMCS will take both high school and college credits simultaneously in a supportive cohort model. The school district pays for tuition, books, and fees for all enrollee students.
Soldotna To Discuss Additional Funding For Food Bank, CPH, Freedom House

In a memo drafted that is set to be delivered to the City Council, City Manager Stephanie Queen offers details into the proposed budgetary changes. Over $200,00 is included in the budgetary increases.
This Week On The Kenai: 11/2-11/6
Author: Jason Lee |The KSRM News Department compiled some of the top stories from this past week.
Dunleavy Extends Alaska’s Emergency Declaration For 30 Days, Not Yet Willing To Call Legislative Session

There is no aim to limit businesses in the same manner the state did early in the pandemic; rather, Dunleavy’s plan is to utilize a tightly-focused plan that allows necessary organizations to streamline their processes to get the tools they need. He wants a very tight, very controlled declaration.
KPBSD Schools Asking Parents To Participate In Survey Regarding Return To Schools

KPBSD’s communication to parents: “By filling out the survey, you will assist the district in helping them make a decision on whether we will be able to return to school even though we are in Red status.”
Robert Peterkin II Resigns From Kenai City Council

In a statement released by Kenai Mayor Brian Gabriel on Friday, he noted: “Mr. Peterkin stated that it was an honor and pleasure to serve the residents of Kenai but that he is no longer able to devote his full attention to the position.”
Kenai City Council Awards $100,000 To Challenger Learning Center

Their request included operational costs of $30,000 per month for the months of October through December, and additionally, $10,000 for materials and shipping.
Automatic Aid Agreement For KFD, KPB, CES, Nikiski For Shared Services Passes Kenai City Council

The Kenai City Council agreed upon an outline of an automatic aid agreement between the City of Kenai Fire Department, the Kenai Peninsula Borough, Central Emergency Service Area, and Nikiski Fire Service Area.
Kenai City Council Members Sworn In, Bob Molloy Selected As Vice Mayor

Kenai City Councilmember Henry Knackstedt was re-elected to another term on the Council. Teea Winger was also elected to a seat during the election, replacing Tim Navarre at the Wednesday, November 4, Kenai City Council Meeting.