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Ketchikan Gateway Borough elections

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Position

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County Legislature//Executive Board

The County Legislature or Executive Board is the governing body of the county and exercises broad policy-making authority. The Board is charged with implementing policy and overseeing the county budget process and allocation.

Oct 7, 2025

County Executive Head

The County Executive is the chief executive officer of the county. The executive is generally given full responsibility for the total operation of all departments in the county.

Oct 7, 2025

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Ketchikan Gateway Borough Fast facts

Largest city

Ketchikan

Population

13,939

Density

1.11 per Sq KM

Median income

77,820

Unemployment rate

4.7%

Home Value

$316,236

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