U.S. House Fisheries Debate Slated for Oct. in Kodiak

The deadline to submit topics and questions is right around the corner for an Alaska fisheries debate that’s on tap for Oct. 8 at Kodiak High School for U.S. House candidates in the Nov. 5 general election, sponsored by the Kodiak Chamber of Commerce.

For over 30 years, fisheries issues have been the focus for congressional candidate debates held in Kodiak. Alaska’s seafood industry plays a critical role in the state economy, with direct employment of over 48,000 workers annually.

The seafood industry also contributes $6 billion to the state economy, data from multiple sources show.

This year’s U.S. House fisheries debate is slated to be broadcast live on KMXT 100.1 FM, streamed at kmxt.org and made available statewide on public radio stations through Alaska Public Media and live streamed through the Kodiak Chambers website, kodiakchamber.org.

The Kodiak Chamber of Commerce and the Fisheries Debate Committee are accepting fisheries topics and questions for consideration from the public and seafood industry through Sept. 11.

For more information or to submit topics and questions, contact the Kodiak Chamber of Commerce at (907) 486-5557 or [email protected].