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Welcome to the City of Seward's new local government website! This online medium will provide all citizens greater access to their municipal government and other public services and information, 24 hours a day.
Incorporated in 1912, Seward is a home-rule city located within the Kenai Peninsula Borough, has a population of 2,600 within city limits, and approximately another 3,000 living just outside our city boundaries. Some of the services that our local government provide include: a 24 hour police department, fire department with 30 active volunteers, library, hospital, public works, boat harbor, community development, engineering and building, parks & recreation, youth center, water/wastewater and our own electric utility. There are approximately 88 year-round employees.
Seward is a progressive community that enjoys a beautiful and scenic natural Alaskan environment with numerous visitor attractions. The town offers day cruises, kayaking, fishing, abundant marine activities and wildlife, unparalleled recreation and is the terminus for the Alaska Railroad.
Seward is the gateway to the Kenai Fjords National Park, was named All-American City in 1963, 1965, and 2005, and enjoys a low mill rate of 3.12. Within the city there is a 7% sales tax and a 4% bed tax.
We, the City of Seward, are proud to serve our constituents, encourage you to visit, and welcome you to our picturesque coastal community.
Our new website will grow in offerings and will later provide instant access to scheduled meetings, agendas, minutes, forms and applications, job openings and information about our management. Please feel free to visit our contact page to help us improve our site.