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Heather Fine-Walsh

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"I think if you're patient and you work with the borough instead of threatening lawsuits, respectfully, um, I think we can work, move forward together for something that works for all of us."

“I think if you're patient and you work with the borough instead of threatening lawsuits, respectfully, um, I think we can work, move forward together for something that works for all of us.”
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Heather Fine-Walsh
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Alaska News
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September 11, 2026

From the transcript

Um, so this is— I do not believe this is an existential crisis for your industry in Petersburg. I really, really don't. It's a 1-year period, and, um, I think if you're patient and you work with the borough instead of threatening lawsuits, respectfully, um, I think we can work, move forward together for something that works for all of us. Thank you. Thank you.

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