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City Council Meetings are held on the First (1st) & Third (3rd) Tuesday of every month (with the exception of October and every other November.  All City Council Meetings are Open to the Public and the Public is encouraged to attend.  Meetings begin at 6:30 p.m.

Shane Nyquest
Mayor

City Council Seat G
Council Term Exp: October 2024
Mayor Term Exp:  October 2024

Shane Nyquest was elected as the Mayor of Thorne Bay on November 7, 2023, for the remainder of this Council term.

Call or Email mayor@thornebay-ak.gov

Robert Hartwell

Councilmember

City Council Seat A
Council Seat Term: October 2025. 

Email: roberthartwell@thornebay-ak.gov

      A little about Councilman Hartwell:

Hartwell was elected to City Council Seat A in 2021 for a one-year term. 

As a council-member it is Bob’s desire to obtain a backup electrical system for the South Thorne Bay and support all efforts to improve and advance the growth of Thorne Bay.

Bob has been a resident of Alaska for over 14 years.  During his time in Thorne Bay, he has served on both the City Council and Planning Commission. 

The public is encouraged to reach out to their elected officials whenever they wish.  

You may contact Councilman Hartwell by email roberthartwell@thornebay-ak.gov 

Max Blair

Councilmember

City Council Seat B
Seat B Term Ends: October 2025

Email: mblair@thornebay-ak.gov

A little about Councilmember Blair:

Blair was elected to City Council Seat B for a 2-year term.

Max has been a Thorne Bay Resident for 28 years and is currently retired. His work experience includes many years working in the Department of Solid Waste for the City of Thorne Bay.

The public is encouraged to reach out to their councilmembers whenever they wish.

Please contact Max Blair by email at mblair@thornebay-ak.go

Tiana LaVoie

Councilmember

City Council Seat C
Council Seat Term: October 2026

A little about Councilmember LaVoie:

 

LaVoie was elected to the City Council Seat C in 2023 for a 3-year term.

Tiana has lived in Thorne Bay for over 25 years.  She feels honored for the opportunity to listen to residents and participate in helping to keep Thorne Bay and beautiful and wonderful place to live.

 

Please contact Tiana LaVoie by email at tlavoie@thornebay-ak.gov

Jeffrey Oatman

Vice Mayor

City Council Seat D
Council Seat Term: October 2024

Email:  joatman@thornebay-ak.gov

A little about Councilman Oatman:

Oatman was elected to City Council Seat D in 2021 for a three-year term. 

Jeffrey “Bubba” has been a resident of Alaska for 7 years, living with his wife Korrisa and their three daughters. It is his desire to be a proactive voice in the community that he chooses to raise his family and listen to the residents of Thorne Bay. 

The public is encouraged to reach out to their elected officials whenever they wish.  

You may contact Councilman Oatman by email joatman@thornebay-ak.gov 

Sean Kaer

Councilmember

City Council Seat E
Council Seat Term: October 2026 

Email: skaer@thornebay-ak.gov

A little about Councilmember Kaer:

Kaer was elected to City Council Seat E in 2023 for a 3-year term.

Sean has lived in Thorne Bay for 53 years. He has experience in the fields of Fishing and Construction (Carpentry). His goal is to help keep things on track.

The public is encouraged to reach out to their councilmembers whenever they wish.

Please contact Sean Kaer by email at skaer@thornebay-ak.gov

Lee Burger

Councilmember

City Council Seat F
Council Seat Term: October 2024

Email: leeburger@thornebay-ak.gov

A little about Councilman Burger:

Burger was elected to City Council in 2021 for a 3-year term.

Lee Burger has been a resident of Alaska for the last 13 years and is a retired Chiropractor.  Lee has served on the City Council as a Councilmember since October of 2015 and was Appointed as the Mayor of Thorne Bay in October 2018 for a two-year term, expiring in 2020, and again in 2021 until 2023. 

The public is encouraged to reach out to their elected officials whenever they wish.  

You may contact Councilman Burger by email leeburger@thornebay-ak.gov 

Petitioning Your Government

To petition your City Council for Initiative/Referendum or Recall’s, select the button below for detailed instructions.

You may also contact the City Clerk at (907) 828-3380, or email cityclerk@thornebay-ak.gov