Leadership & Governance

The Kenai Peninsula Borough was incorporated in 1964 as a second-class borough. The Borough operates under a Mayor / Assembly form of governance, with the Mayor acting as administrative authority of KPB operations and the Assembly as the legislative authority. In short, the Mayor is KPB's CEO and the Assembly establishes local laws or statutes.

The Assembly and Mayor are elected on a non-partisan basis. Assembly members serve three-year staggered terms with three of 9 district members elected each year. The Mayor is elected by the whole borough and serves a three-year term.

The directory below contains links to departments and resources related the Leadership & Governance arm of the Kenai Peninsula Borough.

  • Advisory Planning Commissions

    Residents can participate in land use planning activities through Advisory Planning Commissions.

  • Apply for a Governance Position

    From boards and commissions to task forces and working groups, the KPB is always looking for...

  • Assembly

    Meet your Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly members!

  • Mayor

    Welcome to the Mayor's Office. We work for you to get things done for all of us who call the...

  • Planning Commission

    Planning Commission Planning Commission – This 9-member body meets twice a month (with some...

  • Working Groups & Initiatives

    Specialized, diverse teams addressing complex issues across our communities.