Commercial Fishing Advisory Board
Mayor Douglas Olerud is looking for two Haines Borough residents from diverse backgrounds willing to donate their time, talent and energy to serve on a Commercial Fishing Advisory Committee. This ad hoc group was established by assembly motion on October 12, 2021 to address the issue of commercial fishing in the borough. This seven-member group will be made up of two community members at large and one representative from each of the following groups: Commercial Salmon Troller, Commercial Gillnetter, Commercial Pot Fisherman (Crab/Shrimp), Commercial Long-line Fisherman, Commercial Fishing Industry Seat (Fish Processor, Tender, etc.)
These are mayor-appointed positions. If you are interested in being considered for one of the above positions, please submit ASAP either a letter of interest or the appointment application form available on the Borough’s website or from the Borough Clerk. Resumes or a detailed description of qualifications are strongly encouraged. You must be a Haines Borough resident as defined in HBC 2.60.020.
Community-at-large- Seat A |
Community-at-large- Seat B Vacant |
Commercial Pot Fisherman- Seat C stormisurf [at] yahoo.com (Norman Hughes) 766-2831 |
Commercial Gillnetter- Seat D Ryan Cook 796-9012 |
Commercial Salmon Troller- Seat E alaskawaterwoman [at] gmail.com (Lindsay Johnson) 617-6525 |
Commercial Long Line- Seat F Stuart DeWitt 209-6998 |
Industry Seat- Seat G sarah [at] hainespacking.com (Sarah Frances) 766-2883 x 4 |
Assembly Liaison- Gabe Thomas |