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Ketchikan, Alaska

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Municipal budget

US Census Annual Survey of Local Government Finances
Total revenue$103.8M (FY2023)
Total spending$92.5M (FY2023)
Taxes$24.0M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$59.9M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$11,511 (FY2023)

Recent meetings

Tue Jun 9, 2026

City Council Chambers

Port & Harbors Advisory Board to review software and safety improvements

The Port & Harbors Advisory Board will meet to discuss new business items including management software and safety updates. The board will also review electrical billing.

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✓ Decided: Board unanimously recommends safety barrier for Tender Float 3

The Port & Harbors Advisory Board unanimously approved its May 12 meeting minutes. It also passed a unanimous recommendation that the City Council consider installing a safety barrier or railing on Tender Float 3. The Board directed staff to contact Animal Protection for increased enforcement and to inspect the promenade area between Berths 3 and 4. No other substantive actions were taken.

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PORT & HARBORS ADVISORY BOARD June 9, 2026 7:00 P.M. – City Council Chambers REGULAR MEETING AGENDA Call to Order Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Approval of Minutes May 12, 2026 Meeting Communications Persons to Be Heard Unfinished Business New Business Dockwa Management Software Electrical Billing Review Tender Float 3 Safety Improvements Port & Harbors Director’s Report Future Agenda Items Board Member Comments Adjournment
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PORT & HARBORS ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MINUTES DATE: May 12, 2026 CALL TO ORDER: The Port & Harbors Advisory Board regular meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M., at City Council Chambers, in Ketchikan, Alaska. ROLL CALL: MEMBERS PRESENT: [X] Mr. Lee Bethel (Chairman) [ ] Mr. Eric Lunde (Vice-Chairman) [X] Mr. Jai Mahtani Council Member [X] Mr. Steve Wilsie [X] Mr. James Rhodes [X] Mr. Russell Cockrum [X] Mr. Eric Youngblood [ ] Mr. Tom Carruth [X] Ms. Linda Faber MEMBERS ABSENT: Excused [ ] Mr. Lee Bethel [ ] [X] Mr. Eric Lunde [X] [ ] Mr. Jai Mahtani [ ] [ ] Mr. Steve Wilsie [ ] [ ] Mr. James Rhodes [ ] [ ] Mr. Russell Cockrum [ ] [ ] Mr. Eric Youngblood [ ] [X] Mr. Tom Carruth [X] [ ] Mr. Linda Faber [ ] Harbor Staff Present: [X] Mr. Wayne Phillips [X] Mr. James Wilson [ ] Mr. Craig Bisson [ ] Ms. May Caguiat [ ] Mr. Gavin Buendia CHANGES TO AGENDA: None MINUTES: MOTION was made by Board member Jay Rhodes to accept the minutes of the regular meeting of the Port and Harbors Advisory Board from May 12, 2026. MOTION SECONDED by Board member Steve Wilsie. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. COMMUNICATIONS: None PERSONS TO BE HEARD: Mr. David Lethin – Bering Sea Crab Fishermen's Tour Mr. David Leth in, owner of the Bering Sea Crab Fishermen’s Tour, addressed the Board regarding: Electrical Billing Concerns Reported a significant increase in electrical charges from approximately $250 –$275 pe [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue May 12, 2026

City Council Chambers

Port & Harbors Advisory Board to discuss Dogs on Docks and Harbor Ladders

The Port & Harbors Advisory Board will hold its regular meeting, approve minutes from the April 14, 2026 meeting, and hear the Director’s Report. The board will consider unfinished business, new business items including Dogs on Docks and Harbor Ladders, and future agenda items. Additional items include board member comments and a persons‑to‑be‑heard segment.

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✓ Decided: Board unanimously accepted March 10 meeting minutes

The Port & Harbors Advisory Board approved the March 10, 2026 meeting minutes with a unanimous vote. No other motions were taken; the board discussed raw fish tax funding, potential harbor improvement grants, finger‑float replacement, and camera access policy, but none were decided upon.

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PORT & HARBORS ADVISORY BOARD May 12, 2026 7:00 P.M. – City Council Chambers REGULAR MEETING AGENDA Call to Order Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Approval of Minutes April 14, 2026 Meeting Communications Persons to Be Heard Unfinished Business New Business Dogs on Docks Harbor Ladders Port & Harbors Director’s Report Future Agenda Items Board Member Comments Adjournment
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PORT & HARBORS ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MINUTES DATE: April 14, 2026 CALL TO ORDER: The Port & Harbors Advisory Board regular meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M., at City Council Chambers, in Ketchikan, Alaska. ROLL CALL: MEMBERS PRESENT: [X] Mr. Lee Bethel (Chairman) [X] Mr. Eric Lunde (Vice-Chairman) [X] Mr. Jai Mahtani Council Member [X] Mr. Steve Wilsie [X] Mr. James Rhodes [X] Mr. Russell Cockrum [ ] Mr. Eric Youngblood [X] Mr. Tom Carruth [X] Ms. Linda Faber MEMBERS ABSENT: Excused [ ] Mr. Lee Bethel [ ] [ ] Mr. Eric Lunde [ ] [ ] Mr. Jai Mahtani [ ] [ ] Mr. Steve Wilsie [ ] [ ] Mr. James Rhodes [ ] [ ] Mr. Russell Cockrum [ ] [X] Mr. Eric Youngblood [X] [ ] Mr. Tom Carruth [ ] [ ] Mr. Linda Faber [ ] Harbor Staff Present: [X] Mr. Wayne Phillips [ ] Mr. James Wilson [ ] Mr. Craig Bisson [X] Ms. May Caguiat [ ] Mr. Gavin Buendia CHANGES TO AGENDA: None MINUTES: MOTION was made by Board member Linda Faber to accept the minutes of the regular meeting of the Port and Harbors Advisory Board from March 10, 2026. MOTION SECONDED by Board Member Russell Cockrum. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. COMMUNICATIONS: Electrical Pedestal Upgrades The City Council has approved the purchase of sixteen electrical pedestals. The units are currently in production in Juneau . Installation is anticipated by fall. A minor design concern regarding door clearance was noted. Forest Service and VFW Parking Lot Lig [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Apr 14, 2026

City Council Chambers

Port & Harbors Advisory Board to discuss raw fish tax and harbor improvements

The Port & Harbors Advisory Board will meet to continue discussions on the raw fish tax and identify harbor improvement projects for funding requests. The board will also consider the replacement of a finger float and a camera access policy.

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✓ Decided: Board unanimously accepted February 10, 2026 meeting minutes

The Port & Harbors Advisory Board approved the minutes from its February 10, 2026 meeting by unanimous vote. No other actions were approved, denied, or tabled. Discussions were held on raw fish tax funding and safety ladder concerns, but no decisions resulted.

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PORT & HARBORS ADVISORY BOARD April 14, 2026 7:00 P.M. – City Council Chambers REGULAR MEETING AGENDA Call to Order Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Approval of Minutes March 10, 2026 Meeting Communications Electrical Pedestals Float 12 Forest Service and VFW parking lot lighting. Persons to Be Heard Unfinished Business New Business Continued Discussion on Raw Fish Tax Identification of Additional Harbor Improvement Projects for Funding Requests Consideration of Finger Float Replacement Discussion on Camera Access Policy Port & Harbors Director’s Report Future Agenda Items Board Member Comments Adjournment
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PORT & HARBORS ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MINUTES DATE: March 10, 2026 CALL TO ORDER: The Port & Harbors Advisory Board regular meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M., at City Council Chambers, in Ketchikan, Alaska. ROLL CALL: MEMBERS PRESENT: [ ] Mr. Lee Bethel (Chairman) [X] Mr. Eric Lunde (Vice-Chairman) [X] Mr. Jai Mahtani Council Member [X] Mr. Steve Wilsie [X] Mr. James Rhodes [X] Mr. Russell Cockrum [X] Mr. Eric Youngblood [ ] Mr. Tom Carruth [X] Ms. Linda Faber MEMBERS ABSENT: Excused [X] Mr. Lee Bethel [X] [ ] Mr. Eric Lunde [ ] [ ] Mr. Jai Mahtani [ ] [ ] Mr. Steve Wilsie [ ] [ ] Mr. James Rhodes [ ] [ ] Mr. Russell Cockrum [ ] [ ] Mr. Eric Youngblood [ ] [X] Mr. Tom Carruth [X] [ ] Mr. Linda Faber [ ] Harbor Staff Present: [X] Mr. Wayne Phillips [X] Mr. James Wilson [ ] Mr. Craig Bisson [X] Ms. May Caguiat [ ] Mr. Gavin Buendia CHANGES TO AGENDA: None MINUTES: MOTION was made by Board member Jay Rhodes to accept the minutes of the regular meeting of the Port and Harbors Advisory Board from February 10, 2026. MOTION SECONDED by Board member Steve Wilsie. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. COMMUNICATIONS: None PERSONS TO BE HEARD: None UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Raw Fish Tax Update The Borough Assembly approved $60,000 in funding for FY 2027 (available July 2026) for: 75 life ring boxes 75 fire extinguisher cabinets 50 safety ladders Staff are preparing procurement details in advanc [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Mar 10, 2026

City Council Chambers

Board will discuss the Raw Fish Tax update.

The Port & Harbors Advisory Board will review the Raw Fish Tax update, receive an update on the Alaska Municipal League from Council Member Mahtani, and hear the Port & Harbors Director’s report. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of minutes, communications, and future agenda planning.

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✓ Decided: Harbor rates increased by 8% after unanimous board vote

The board approved the minutes from the January 13, 2026 meeting. An 8% increase to harbor rates was approved unanimously, with one member abstaining and two absent. The board also approved a request to review and adjust the Raw Fish Tax distribution, passing the motion unanimously despite two members being absent.

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PORT & HARBORS ADVISORY BOARD March 10, 2026 7:00 P.M. – City Council Chambers REGULAR MEETING AGENDA Call to Order Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Approval of Minutes February 10, 2026 Meeting Communications Persons to Be Heard Unfinished Business Raw Fish Tax Update New Business Update on Alaska Municipal League by Council Member Mahtani Port & Harbors Director’s Report Future Agenda Items Board Member Comments Adjournment
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PORT & HARBORS ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MINUTES DATE: February 10, 2026 CALL TO ORDER: The Port & Harbors Advisory Board regular meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M., at City Council Chambers, in Ketchikan, Alaska. ROLL CALL: MEMBERS PRESENT: [ ] Mr. Lee Bethel (Chairman) [X] Mr. Eric Lunde (Vice-Chairman) [X] Mr. Jai Mahtani Council Member [X] Mr. Steve Wilsie [X] Mr. James Rhodes [X] Mr. Russell Cockrum [ ] Mr. Eric Youngblood [X] Mr. Tom Carruth [X] Ms. Linda Faber MEMBERS ABSENT: Excused [X] Mr. Lee Bethel [X] [ ] Mr. Eric Lunde [ ] [ ] Mr. Jai Mahtani [ ] [ ] Mr. Steve Wilsie [ ] [ ] Mr. James Rhodes [ ] [ ] Mr. Russell Cockrum [ ] [X] Mr. Eric Youngblood [X] [ ] Mr. Tom Carruth [ ] [ ] Mr. Linda Faber [ ] Harbor Staff Present: [X] Mr. Wayne Phillips [X] Mr. James Wilson [ ] Mr. Craig Bisson [ ] Ms. May Caguiat [ ] Mr. Gavin Buendia CHANGES TO AGENDA: None MINUTES: MOTION was made by Board member Jay Rhodes to accept the minutes of the regular meeting of the Port and Harbors Advisory Board from January 13, 2026. MOTION SECONDED by Board member Linda faber. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. COMMUNICATIONS: None PERSONS TO BE HEARD: None UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS: Harbor Rate Increase Port & Harbors Director Wayne Phillips presented to the PHAB board a harbor rate increase request. He stated that harbor department is currently operating under tight budget constra [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Feb 10, 2026

City Council Chambers

Discussion of the 2026 Harbor Rate Increase

The Port & Harbors Advisory Board will consider a proposed increase in harbor rates for 2026. The board will also review a Raw Fish Tax item. Additional agenda items include the director’s report, future agenda planning, and board member comments.

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✓ Decided: Board elected Lee Bethel as Chairman and Eric Lunde as Vice Chair

The Port & Harbors Advisory Board accepted the October 14, 2025 minutes. It elected Lee Bethel as Chairman and Eric Lunde as Vice Chairman/Secretary, both unanimously. The board also voted to keep the current Berth III Tender Float operation and accepted a request for absence from member Eric Youngblood. Discussion of a 2026 harbor rate increase was postponed.

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PORT & HARBORS ADVISORY BOARD February 10, 2026 7:00 P.M. – City Council Chambers REGULAR MEETING AGENDA Call to Order Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Approval of Minutes January 13, 2026 Meeting Communications Persons to Be Heard Unfinished Business New Business 2026 Harbor Rate Increase Raw Fish Tax Port & Harbors Director’s Report Future Agenda Items Board Member Comments Adjournment
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PORT & HARBORS ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MINUTES DATE: January 13, 2026 CALL TO ORDER: The Port & Harbors Advisory Board regular meeting was called to order at 7:01 P.M., at City Council Chambers, in Ketchikan, Alaska. ROLL CALL: MEMBERS PRESENT: [ ] Vacant (Chairman) [X] Mr. Russell Cockrum (Vice-Chairman) [X] Mr. Jai Mahtani Council Member [X] Mr. Eric Lunde [X] Mr. Steve Wilsie [X] Mr. Jay Rhodes [X] Mr. Lee Bethel [ ] Mr. Eric Youngblood [X] Mr. Tom Carruth [X] Ms. Linda Faber MEMBERS ABSENT: Excused [ ] Vacant [ ] [ ] Mr. Russell Cockrum [ ] [ ] Mr. Jai Mahtani [ ] [ ] Mr. Eric Lunde [ ] [ ] Mr. Steve Wilsie [ ] [ ] Mr. James Rhodes [ ] [ ] Mr. Lee Bethel [ ] [X] Mr. Eric Youngblood [X] [ ] Mr. Tom Carruth [ ] [ ] Mr. Linda Faber [ ] Harbor Staff Present: [X] Mr. Wayne Phillips [X] Mr. James Wilson [X] Mr. Craig Bisson [X] Ms. May Caguiat [X] Mr. Gavin Buendia CHANGES TO AGENDA: None MINUTES: MOTION was made by Board member Jay Rhodes to accept the minutes of the regular meeting of the Port and Harbors Advisory Board from October 14, 2025 . MOTION SECONDED by Council member Jai Mahtani. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. COMMUNICATIONS: None PERSONS TO BE HEARD: Trygve Westergard questioned the parking around the Port & Harbors office. Director Wayne Phillips explained that the parking lot is managed by City of Ketchikan Public Works. Discussion was held. Mike Holman of Pennock Island and Po [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Jan 13, 2026

City Council Chambers

2026 Harbor Rate Increase considered by Port & Harbors Advisory Board

The Port & Harbors Advisory Board will discuss a proposed rate increase for the harbor in 2026. The board will also consider funding for essential safety improvements, utilization of the Bar Harbor launch ramp, and cruise ship berth usage. An election for the board's chairman and vice‑chairman/secretary will be held.

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✓ Decided: Board unanimously approved September 9, 2025 meeting minutes

The Port & Harbors Advisory Board accepted the minutes from the September 9, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. No other actions were formally decided; the board discussed Bar Harbor launch ramp wear and dog‑related issues but took no votes. Future agenda items include electing a chairman and vice‑chair/secretary.

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PORT & HARBORS ADVISORY BOARD January 13, 2026 7:00 P.M. – City Council Chambers REGULAR MEETING AGENDA Call to Order Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Approval of Minutes October 14, 2025 Meeting Communications Persons to Be Heard Unfinished Business Utilization of Bar Harbor Launch Ramp New Business Election of PHAB Chairman and Vice Chairman/Secretary Funding for Essential Safety Improvements at the Harbors 2026 Cruise Ship Berth Utilization Berth III Tender Float Lease 2026 Harbor Rate Increase Board Member Youngblood Request for Absence Port & Harbors Director’s Report Future Agenda Items Board Member Comments Adjournment
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PORT & HARBORS ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MINUTES DATE: October 14, 2025 CALL TO ORDER: The Port & Harbors Advisory Board regular meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M., at City Council Chambers, in Ketchikan, Alaska. ROLL CALL: MEMBERS PRESENT: [ ] Vacant (Chairman) [X] Mr. Russell Cockrum (Vice-Chairman) [X] Mr. Jai Mahtani Council Member [X] Mr. Eric Lunde [X] Mr. Steve Wilsie [X] Mr. Jay Rhodes [ ] Mr. Lee Bethel [X] Mr. Eric Youngblood [ ] Mr. Tom Carruth [X] Ms. Linda Faber MEMBERS ABSENT: Excused [ ] Vacant [ ] [ ] Mr. Russell Cockrum [ ] [ ] Mr. Jai Mahtani [ ] [ ] Mr. Eric Lunde [ ] [ ] Mr. Steve Wilsie [ ] [ ] Mr. James Rhodes [ ] [X] Mr. Lee Bethel [X] [ ] Mr. Eric Youngblood [ ] [X] Mr. Tom Carruth [X] [ ] Mr. Linda Faber [ ] Harbor Staff Present: [X] Mr. Wayne Phillips [X] Mr. James Wilson [ ] Mr. Craig Bisson [X] Ms. May Caguiat [ ] Mr. Gavin Buendia CHANGES TO AGENDA: None MINUTES: MOTION was made by Board Member Linda Faber to accept the minutes of the regular meeting of the Port and Harbors Advisory Board from September 9, 2025. MOTION SECONDED by Board Member Jai Mahtani. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. COMMUNICATIONS: None PERSONS TO BE HEARD: None UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS: Utilization of Bar Harbor Launch Ramp P&H Director Phillips discussed how he watched a vessel pulled at the launch that caught his attention because it was so loud. He suggested the use of high density molecular plastic to be added to the vessel run [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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Traffic fatalities1 (2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,538/mo (173 assisted households · 2025)

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