The burden of city government is difficult for our citizens, particularly about a third of them. You need to have at least a commitment to reducing that burden. Under that burden, it's about understanding our community -- which I think I do. I not only understand it, I respect all elements
Read More
A new campaign to reduce CO2 kicks off in Sitka today: "Stop Idling, Start $aving." Citizens are encouraged to take an idle-free pledge in Sitka, turning off their vehicle to save money, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and improve air quality.
Read More
Members of Sitka’s police, fire, and electric departments responded Sunday afternoon (9-9-18) after an SUV struck a utility pole in the 4700 block of Halibut Point Road. The driver was transported to Mt. Edgecumbe Hospital. No power outage resulted from the incident.
Read More
I’ve overcome extreme poverty, which includes being homeless in four different cities. Today, I live in the house I bought for myself and my three children. Looking at the budget will be work but my life has proven that I am up for hard work. Let’s incentivize change and balance out the income gaps.
Read More
Sitka's church community is working together to provide a free meal to locals on Sundays. Sack lunches are available every Sunday at the Sitka Lutheran Church from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Inside are two sandwiches, fruit, and other snacks.
Read More
"I'd like to try bringing back the format where we don't enforce time limits except for rare occasions on public testimony. The most important issue we face as a community is bringing the service cost back to being affordable. If we don't control those, affordable housing is merely an unattainable dream."
Read More
Boys Run I toowú klatseen is an after-school program for 3rd to 5th grade boys that promotes social-emotional learning through running activities, discussion, and cultural activities. Registration is open until September 14th and available online.
Read More
Producers Jeff Budd and Ted Howard discuss plans for the upcoming 24th season of the Monthly Grind, a family-friendly, non-political show featuring local talent. The first date is Saturday, October 6, called "Quest," a storytelling grind. 7 p.m. at the Sheet'ka Kwaan Naa Kahidi.
Read More
" We have a lot of fiscal problems. We need to balance the budget. We need to try to make the Cost of Living affordable. When I say affordable, I'm not talking about welfare or special handouts. I'm talking about trying to bring the cost down for everyone."
Read More
"We will get through these trying times. It will not be easy. But, working together we can get through this. I look forward to facing these challenges and hope to serve as Sitka’s next mayor."
Read More
