Rep. CJ McCormick said that he is undeterred by the setback, and that generating awareness of the importance of tribal representation remains a priority.
Alaska’s District 38 Representative, Conrad "CJ" McCormick, returned to Bethel for the Cama-i Dance Festival and to drop in on the city council meeting. The 25-year-old Democrat and Bethel Regional High School alum was initially nervous, but settled in rather quickly.
The new "pay-what-you-can" model aims to make the gym more accessible to lower income people. The Bethel city council also introduced a new proposal to create a sales tax amnesty program.
A driving purpose of the forum has been to help voters decide who to vote for by better understanding the candidates’ views on city issues. This year, with four candidates running for four open seats, that purpose cannot be served.