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Borough manager oversees daily operations, supervises department heads

Mason Villarma, Wrangell's Borough Manager, directs daily city operations and supervises department heads under the Assembly-Manager government structure.

Staff Writer
09/19/2026 · Palmer edition

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The City & Borough of Wrangell operates under an Assembly-Manager form of government, with the Borough Manager playing a key role in the day-to-day administration of municipal services. The Borough Manager is responsible for overseeing the operations of the city and supervising all department heads.

Mason Villarma currently serves as the Borough Manager. He, along with Borough Clerk Kim Lane, MMC, serves at the pleasure of the Borough Assembly. Megan Powell provides executive assistance in the Manager's office.

For each Borough Assembly meeting, the Manager is expected to provide a verbal report. Residents interested in written departmental reports are encouraged to attend the meetings to view them.

The City Hall is located at P.O. Box 531, Wrangell, AK 99929, and can be reached by phone at (907) 874-2381 during business hours, which are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Residents who wish to submit a complaint or suggestion can utilize the Public Member Complaint / Suggestion Form, available for download. Information on Borough Manager Reports and a way to report concerns are also available through the city’s official channels.

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