Second-largest island in the United States and one of Alaska's most productive commercial fishing ports. Home to Kodiak bears, a Coast Guard base, and a processing fleet for salmon, pollock, and crab.
Kodiak, Alaska
Assembly members discussed concerns that the borough's property tax revenue cap could force service cuts and mill rate reductions as property values surge, with some members suggesting the cap should be reconsidered despite its voter approval.
Three candidates for Kodiak Island Borough Assembly identified housing affordability and short-term rentals as critical issues affecting teachers and first responders, with one proposing zoning restrictions on vacation rentals.