Ketchikan Gateway Borough Assembly Regular Meeting

The Ketchikan Gateway Borough Assembly is scheduled to convene on November 16, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at the Assembly Chambers. The agenda includes ceremonial proclamations for artist Chazz Gist and the retirement of Steve Rydeen. Informational presentations are slated regarding the Board of Education, the presence of invasive European green crabs in Ketchikan, and the manager selection process. Financial business includes the presentation of claims for checks #63344 through #63526, various electronic transfers, and ACH/bank debits covering the period from October 15, 2026, through November 10, 2026. The consent calendar features the approval of minutes from the November 2, 2026, meeting, holiday early closure policies, and a lease extension for Jerome Alaska, LLC at the Ketchikan International Airport. Additional items include the review of an alcohol license transfer for Cape Fox Lodge, LLC to Whistle Stop - Ward Cove, LLC, an appointment to the Board of Ethics, and a discussion on supporting Alaska Municipal League (AML) 2027 resolutions. The meeting is subject to a 10:00 p.m. adjournment deadline, with provisions for extensions.