Pat Branson
20:34 - 21:01
"Once the city sells a property of this historic nature, the city has no control over that building, the outside, the interior, what goes on in the building, and if the public can access the building or if it's closed for other private purposes. Leasing the Griffin Building makes more sense as leases can be canceled or renewed. Selling a building or land is permanent."
“Once the city sells a property of this historic nature, the city has no control over that building, the outside, the interior, what goes on in the building, and if the public can access the building or if it's closed for other private purposes. Leasing the Griffin Building makes more sense as leases can be canceled or renewed. Selling a building or land is permanent.”
- Speaker
- Pat Branson
- Timestamp
- 20:34 – 21:01
- Community
- Alaska News
- Location
- Kodiak
- Captured at
- September 8, 2026
From the transcript
Due to its historic nature and background, the Griffin Building should be open to the public and for public use. The city should not be selling Kodiak history. Once the city sells a property of this historic nature, the city has no control over that building, the outside, the interior, what goes on in the building, and if the public can access the building or if it's closed for other private purposes. Leasing the Griffin Building makes more sense as leases can be canceled or renewed. Selling a building or land is permanent.
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