the borough can vote powers that aren't prohibited by the state. a public survey several years ago revealed public support for enforcement not acted on by borough staff or assembly. now even Code Compliance is named Development Services - that pretty well says it all. maybe this fiscal crisis can kiss awake residents and their representatives .  .  . there's always elections and there's always recall.

a public suggestion to give borough development general funds to the state for borough-dedicated troopers, maybe saving skilled trooper jobs while avoiding direct borough startup and political issues, went ignored by the assembly. it gave money to Palmer and Wasilla for police to fight area drugs. some help,  unfortunately legally questionable.