The Kodiak Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that on Tuesday, October 8th, at 7 p.m., candidates for Alaska’s U.S. House of Representatives will come together to debate Alaska fisheries at the Gerald C. Wilson Auditorium in Kodiak, AK.
For over 30 years, fisheries issues have been the focus of candidate debates held in Kodiak. Alaska’s seafood industry plays a critical role in the state’s economy. It directly employs more than 48,000 workers annually and contributes $6 billion to the economy.
This year, the U.S. House Fisheries Debate will be held in person in Kodiak and broadcast live on KMXT 100.1FM, streamed at kmxt.org, made available statewide on public radio stations through Alaska Public Media, and live streamed through the Kodiak Chamber’s website, kodiakchamber.org.
The Kodiak Chamber of Commerce and the Fisheries Debate Committee are currently accepting fisheries topics and questions for consideration from the public and seafood industry now through September 11th.
If you want more information or to submit topics and questions, please contact the Kodiak Chamber of Commerce at (907) 486-5557 or [email protected].
The 2024 Fisheries Debate in Kodiak is sponsored by TRIDENT Seafoods, Alaskan Quota & Permits, Alaska Groundfish Databank, Alaskan Whitefish Trawlers Association, At-Sea Processors Association, City of Kodiak, Freezer Longline Coalition, F/V Silver Spray, Highmark Marine Fabrication, Groundfish Forum, Kodiak College Maritime Workforce Development Program, Kodiak Diesel, Kodiak Seiners Association, Koniag Inc., Matson, North Pacific Fisheries Association, Pacific Seafood Processors Association, Samson Tug & Barge and United Fishermen of Alaska (UFA).
