September 21, 2018
Friday AM

There are at least five quality candidates running for two Borough Assembly seats in the upcoming municipal elections. We owe each candidate a debt of gratitude for “putting themselves out there”. The lone incumbent, Felix Wong, has served the public well and done a great job in the role and deserves each voters careful consideration.

Another person whom I believe would serve the public well is Mr. Austin Otos. I have known Austin for at least 9 years, though he has been a member of the Ketchikan community for most of his life. Austin is a well-educated, logical, and thoughtful young man. He will listen to all sides on every issue before making a decision.

If elected to the Assembly, his primary endeavor will be to seek public input before casting any votes on the major issues facing the Assembly. His views are moderate and centrist and he has no ideological axe to grind. Finding ways that the Assembly can adopt policies that facilitate jobs and economic opportunity is Austin’s top priority. He also pledges to support policies that bolster educational opportunities for our young people and believes that quality education is the primary way we should invest in our community’s future.

Austin is a new and fresh voice in the Ketchikan Community political scene. I am excited to vote for a candidate that seeks out and listens to public input on the issues, and who will promote policies that are in the best interest of the Ketchikan community. Municipal Election Day is Tuesday, October 2nd. At the ballot box, we will have the ability to cast two votes for Borough Assembly, and I strongly encourage voters to consider casting one of their two votes for Mr. Austin Otos.

Dan Ortiz
Ketchikan, Alaska

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Received September 19, 2018 - Published September 21, 2018

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