Tag: Sitka election

Knox, Christianson top assembly race, voters say ‘no’ to bag ban

by Katherine Rose | Oct 2, 2019 | Local News, Syndicated

Sitkans turned out for the local municipal election Tuesday (10/1/19) and returned two familiar candidates to the Sitka Assembly. Incumbent Kevin Knox and former assembly member Thor Christianson received a lionshare of the votes -- Knox led with 1140, and Christianson with 948. Read More

No changes following Sitka absentee ballot counting

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Oct 5, 2018 | Local News

There were no changes in the outcome of Sitka’s municipal election, after absentee ballot counting on Friday (10-5-18). The closest race on election night was for the second seat on the assembly, where only 46 votes separated the leader, Valorie Nelson, from challenger Brinnen Carter. Read More

Miyasato: Veteran assembly member looking for a comeback

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Sep 30, 2017 | Election Coverage

Ben Miyasato wants to return to local government -- but with a single focus on the Sitka assembly. The veteran assembly member served a previous three-year term, while also serving on the Sitka Tribal Council. Read More

Absentee count: Cass Pook retains her school board seat

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Oct 9, 2015 | Election Coverage

In absentee ballot counting this Friday afternoon, incumbent Cass Pook outpolled challenger Kat Richards, 153 votes to 108, to win the second seat on the School Board -- by an overall total of 42 votes. Read More

Cass Pook and the ‘courageous conversation’ about race

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Oct 2, 2015 | Election Coverage

Cass Pook says the task she set out for herself 13 years ago is far from over. Pook wants Sitka students -- especially Alaska Natives -- to feel more welcomed and prepared to learn than when she was a student. Read More

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