How many people are running for mayor of North Pole, Alaska?
FAIRBANKS — North Pole Mayor Doug Isaacson said Wednesday he’ll run for re-election, while a city councilwoman also announced a mayoral bid. Challenging Isaacson are Councilwoman Victoria Thompson and former Councilman Mike Welch, who declared his candidacy last month. Jeff Jacobson, the councilman-turned-mayor-turned-councilman, declined to comment on whether he wants his old job back. That brings the slate of candidates seeking the highest office in the city of 2,099 people to three. The municipal election is Oct. 6. Isaacson, 51, said he wants a second term to see some projects through. “I want to make sure that what has been started has a chance to really grow and become part of the fabric of North Pole,” he said. Isaacson is working on bringing a sports complex and a business park to the city, he said. He hinted at another project that would benefit the city, located 14 miles southeast of Fairbanks down the Richardson Highway. The details will be announced later, he said. “It woul
Three to run for mayor of North Pole By Amanda Bohman FAIRBANKS — North Pole Mayor Doug Isaacson said Wednesday he’ll run for re-election, while a city councilwoman also announced a mayoral bid. Challenging Isaacson are Councilwoman Victoria Thompson and former Councilman Mike Welch, who declared his candidacy last month. Jeff Jacobson, the councilman-turned-mayor-turned-councilman, declined to comment on whether he wants his old job back. That brings the slate of candidates seeking the highest office in the city of 2,099 people to three. The municipal election is Oct. 6. Sources: http://newsminer.
