Overview
As a Second Class Borough, the Kenai Peninsula Borough (KPB) has limited governing powers, as outlined in Alaska Statutes Chapter 29.35.
KPB residents can opt to establish additional powers through the formation of a "Service Area", following the provisions outlined in Alaska Statutes Chapter AS 29.35 and KPB Chapter 16.04.
Kenai Peninsula Borough currently has fourteen service areas, comprised of seven Fire & EMS service areas, two hospital service areas, one flood planning and mitigation service area, two recreation service areas, one senior center service area, and a Road Service Area.
Borough service areas can also be abolished or modified by majority vote or Assembly legislative action in accordance with AS 29.35. The Lowell Point Emergency Service area was abolished in 2011 via KPB Ordinance 2011-27, and the Anchor Point Fire & Emergency Service Area was expanded and renamed to the Western Emergency Service Area in 2021 via KPB Ordinance 2020-31.