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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.
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Lee Burger
Mayor
City Council Seat F
Council Term Exp: October 2024
Mayor Term Exp: October 2023
Lee Burger was elected as the Mayor of Thorne Bay on November 2, 2021, for a term of Two-Years.
Call or Email mayor@thornebay-ak.gov
Robert Hartwell
Vice Mayor
City Council Seat A
Council Seat Term: October 2025.
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
Charles Jennings
Councilmember
City Council Seat B
Council Seat Term: October 2025.
A little about Councilmember Jennings:
Charles has been a resident of Alaska for 36 years and raised 2 children in Thorne Bay with his wife Laura. Charles was a businessman for most of his career, operating the tire shop in Thorne Bay, Commercial Fisherman, and with the City of Thorne Bay installing the original water lines in Thorne Bay
The public is encouraged to reach out to their council-members whenever they wish.
Please contact Charles Jennings by email at cjennings@thornebay-ak.gov
Tiana LaVoie
Councilmember
City Council Seat C
Council Seat Term: October 2023
A little about Councilmember LaVoie:
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
Councilmember
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
Jon Stram
Councilmember
City Council Seat E
Seat E Term Ends: October 2023
A little about Councilmember Stram:
Jon Stram is a longtime resident of Thorne Bay, with his most recent residency being the past 4.5 years.
As a council member it is Jon’s desire to hear the people of Thorne Bay and help to carry our their good will for the community.
Councilman Stram was first appointed to Seat E on the Thorne Bay City Council in February of 2020, then elected to serve a three year term in October of 2020.
The public is encouraged to reach out to their council-members whenever they wish.
Please contact John Stram by email at jonstram@thornebay-ak.gov
Shane Nyquest
Councilmember
City Council Seat G
Council Seat Term: October 2024.
Email: shanenyquest@thornebay-ak.gov
A little about Councilman Nyquest:
Nyquest was elected to City Council Seat G in 2021 for a three-year term.
Shane has lived in Thorne Bay for the past 14 years and feels that it is time for him to take on a more active role and give back to the community.
As a councilmember, Shane will bring the knowledge he has gained from living here and his diverse life and work experience to the council. He looks forward to the challenge of listening to competing ideas and making decisions with the other Councilmembers based on what is best for the Community, both now and in the future.
The public is encouraged to reach out to their elected officials whenever they wish.
You may contact Councilman Nyquest by email shanenyquest@thornebay-ak.gov
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