Copper River Valley – Regional Planning Organization
The Copper Valley Development Association is participating in an Alaska DOT&PF pilot program to establish Regional Planning Organizations (RPOs) across the state. The Copper River Valley RPO was the first RPO established in the state through a cooperative agreement with the State of Alaska signed in Gulkana in August 2022.
Next meeting: Wednesday, June 11, 2025 @ 5:30 p.m. in the pilot’s lounge at Gulkana Airport and via videolink
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Engage with us!
Public Meetings
The Copper River Valley RPO hosts regular public meetings every six weeks at the Gulkana Fuel Pilot Lounge at 118 Richardson Highway. Check out our calendar to view our meeting schedule.
Documents
View agendas, meeting minutes, and other documents from our past meetings, plans, and projects on our documents page.
RPO Committee Members (2025)
Terry Valentine, JC Enterprises, Chair
John Becker, Chamber of Commerce/ Napa owner, Committee Member
Martin Boniek, Copper Valley Air Service owner, Committee Member
Michael Deegan, WM State Director, Committee Member At-Large
Jerry Leseman, Crowley Glennallen Mgr., Committee Member
Dennis McGlothin, Triple D Inc., CVDA Committee Designated Seat Member
Brett Nelson, ADOT Planner, ADOT Committee Designated Seat Member
Jason Hoke, CVDA Executive Director, Committee Manager
Comments
Use our comment form to send us a message about anything related to transportation in the Copper River Census Area. Choose the Copper River Valley – Regional Planning Organization option from the drop-down menu.