2018 municipal election Archives

Sitka to see smoke-free bars, new faces on Assembly and School Board

by KCAW News | Oct 4, 2018 | Election Coverage, Local News, Syndicated

Sitka’s municipal election saw high voter turnout and definitive outcomes for two ballot propositions. The senior sales tax will be reinstated and Sitka bars will not be exempt from a statewide smoking ban. Both the Sitka Assembly and School Board will see new faces. Read More

BREAKING: Sitka favors Paxton for Mayor, reinstating senior sales tax exemption

by Emily Kwong, KCAW | Oct 2, 2018 | Election Coverage, Local News

The unofficial results for Sitka’s municipal election are in. Gary Paxton is Sitka’s mayor-elect. Kevin Mosher and Valorie Nelson are the top vote-getters for two seats on the Sitka Assembly. Eric Van Cise and Amy Morrison are the top vote-getters for two seats on the Sitka School Board. Read More

Marijuana business dispute involves Assembly candidates

by Emily Kwong, KCAW | Oct 1, 2018 | Local News

A Sitka businessman has filed multiple lawsuit against Assembly member Aaron Bean, who is currently running for mayor. Conor Nelson is seeking repayments for loans and eviction of Green Leaf Inc., a marijuana business Bean has operated since 2016. Read More

Listen: Raven Radio’s Candidate Forum

by KCAW News | Sep 21, 2018 | Election Coverage, Local News

Candidates for Sitka's municipal election met during a two-hour forum on Monday night (09-17-18) at Harrigan Centennial Hall to answer citizens' questions. There, the five candidates for Assembly and three candidates for Sitka Mayor traded views on hot button topics. Listen to the forum in its entirety here. Read More

Candidate Statement: Aaron Bean for Mayor

by KCAW News | Sep 16, 2018 | Election Coverage

As a city Assembly member, I've stood by what I promised to everyone who elected me two years ago. I've said "no" to all rate increases. I'll continue to do so as mayor. I've done the best that I can to represent everyone and I'll continue to do so after I'm elected mayor. Read More