Hughes-Knowles became interested in running for mayor when he saw an ad in the Daily Sitka Sentinel soliciting candidates for municipal office. in fact, the level of political apathy shocked him. Hughes-Knowles says people like state representative Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins and assembly member Matt Hunter have helped revive his generation’s attention to local politics. But more are needed.
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Downloadable audio. Taryn White from Mt. Edgecumbe High School joined Coach Natalie Voron and players Natalie Galanin and Elle Gray from Sitka High School to talk about their mid-season progress.
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With only two candidates for two open seats, this year's race for Sitka School Board is not competitive -- but that doesn't mean it's not interesting. The board is facing some of its biggest challenges in recent memory. Join us for a live election call-in forum 6:30 PM Tue Sep 30 with candidates Tim Fulton and Tom Conley.
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Since declaring my candidacy, I’ve had the opportunity to speak with and get to know a number of you; I’ve had the opportunity to meet new Sitkans and to become better acquainted with those I already knew; this is the aspect of the campaign I’ve enjoyed the most.
Garry White, Executive Director of the Sitka Economic Development Association, invites all Sitkans to the 3rd Annual Economic Innovation Forum on Tuesday, September 30th from 3-6pm at Harrigan Centennial Hall.
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Aaron Wamsley is a candidate for the Sitka Assembly: In the 10 years I have been here I have fallen in love with Sitka. But even though the community seems like it’s healthy, in reality, to me and many Sitkans that I have spoken to, Sitka is slowly hemorrhaging to death.
Five candidates are running for a seat on the Sitka Assembly this year. Their experience runs from lifelong resident and former assembly member to relative newbie. The candidates met this week (9-22-14) in a forum held at the Sitka Chamber of Commerce. A fairly large crowd attended to hear the candidates answer questions and share their views on a range of issues.
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Patrick Williams and Angela McGraw, with Sitka Community Hospital, discuss upcoming programs and events at the hospital. A meet-and-greet for new CEO Jeff Comer is being held Wednesday, October 1, 5:30 - 7 PM in the hospital classroom. For more information, visit SCH's Facebook page.
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