City and Borough of Sitka administration offices include the Municipal Administrator's, Attorney's, and Clerk's offices, as well as those of the Human Resources Director. The Administrator and Attorney are appointed by, and work for, the Assembly. The Clerk works closely with the Assembly but reports to the Administrator.
Contacts
Bayne, Holley - Administrative Coordinator
Wileman, Melissa - Public and Government Relations Director
Leach, John - Municipal Administrator
The mission of the Sitka Animal Shelter and the Sitka Animal Control Division is to improve the quality of life in the City and Borough of Sitka by providing safety to the citizens and animals, preserving the health of the citizens, and care of the animals.
This department generates valuations for Sitka's over 4,100 real property accounts, and 560 business property accounts.
Contacts
Charlton, Seth - Appraisal Technician
The Building Department promotes and insures new development in Sitka is constructed according to minimum legal standards of safety and that existing public and commercial structures are maintained in a safe condition.
Contacts
Swedeen, Pat - Building Official
Welty, Dale - Building Inspector
Bernhardt, Roberta - Asst Contract Coordinator/Office Manager
Ainslie, Amy - Planning and Community Development Director
The mission of the Electric Department is to provide clean renewable power, safely and reliably, at the lowest long term cost.
Contacts
Albertson, Levi - Meter Technician
Callahan, Matt - Relay Control Technician
Charlton, Adam - Diesel - Mechanic
Christianson, Kord - Project & Regulatory Manager
Haskell, Barry - Lead Power Plant Operator
Korthuis, Terry - Line Foreman
Urias, David - Meter Technician
Rice, Austin - Apprentice Lineman
Campbell, Neil - Power Plant Operator
Medellin, Martin - General Foreman
Gabel, Bri - Sustainability Coordinator
Wells, Jessica - Meter Reader
The Finance Department oversees all things financial for the city from payroll and billing to sales tax and accounting.
Contacts
Andaluz, Melody - Procurement Specialist
Arthur, Mariah - Tax Specialist
Diehl, Amanda - Accounting Supervisor
Dumag, Chelsey - Utility/Harbor/Misc Billing Clerk
Dunnavant, Jennifer - Customer Service Representative
Fleming, Tori - Compliance Officer
Haley, Melissa - Finance Director
Harris, Justin - Supervisory Senior Accountant
Spiegle, Carolyn - Accounting Clerk - AR/Collections
Stocker, Erica - Payroll Specialist
Swedeen, Amber - Budget / Treasury Officer
Windsor, Julie - Accountant
Volschenk, Brooke - Controller
The Sitka Volunteer Fire Department consists of approximately ninety volunteers and ten paid positions.
Contacts
Carlson, Zach - Fire Engineer
DeBell, Michael - Fire Engineer
Janik, Robert - EMS Captain
Johnson, David - Assistant Fire Chief/Fire Marshal
Warren, Craig - Fire Chief
Hackett, Craig - Fire Engineer
Cook, Paul - Firefighter/EMT
Zhao, Selena - EMS/Fire Records Specialist
The City and Borough of Sitka Harbor Department operates and maintains 5 boat harbors to include Crescent Harbor, Sealing Cove Harbor, ANB Harbor, Thomsen Harbor and Eliason Harbor.
Contacts
Eliason, Stan - Harbormaster
Hodges, Mark - Deputy Harbormaster
Lawler, Joe - Harbor Maintenance Supervisor
Climo, Thomas - Harbor Maintenance Specialist
Soto, Alicia - Port and Harbors Coordinator Office Assistant
Hoff, Darla - Ports and Harbors Coordinator
Bellows, Brian - Harbor Specialist
Harrigan Centennial Hall is a civic, convention, and visitor center located in Sitka, Alaska.
Contacts
Rosas, Antonio - Building Manager
Mingo, Jennifer - Building Supervisor
The Human Resources Department provides leadership and expertise in attracting, developing, and sustaining a diverse workforce committed to quality public service.
Contacts
Salter, Denise - Human Resource Generalist II
Branthoover, Joshua - Human Resources Director
The Legal Department provides legal services and advice to the Assembly, administration and all other CBS departments.
Contacts
Jones, Rachel - Municipal Attorney
Lowrance, Mindy - Legal Assistant
The Office of the Municipal Clerk exists to ensure the integrity of municipal governance and to act as the direct link between residents and their local government.
Contacts
Earnshaw, Jessica - Deputy Clerk
Peterson, Sara - Municipal Clerk
Parks and Rec. Department exists to preserve the quality of life in Sitka by maintaining and expanding recreational opportunities for residents and visitors.
Contacts
Knox, Kevin - Parks and Recreation Coordinator
Campbell, Elle - Recreation Activities Specialist
Ainslie, Amy - Planning and Community Development Director
The Planning and Community Development Department oversees land management, land use permitting, community development, long range planning and public affairs.
Contacts
Ainslie, Amy - Planning and Community Development Director
Davis, Kim - Planning Manager
Gabel, Bri - Sustainability Coordinator
The mission of the Sitka Police Department is to maintain order, and to preserve and protect the life, peace and property of the citizens of the City & Borough of Sitka.
Contacts
Achee, Jean - Police Lieutenant
Bartelds, Aaryn - Dispatch & Records Clerk
Baty, Robert - Police Chief
Bertolami, Sam - SPD IT Specialist
Boekenhauer, Jared - Dispatch & Records Clerk
Ewers, Lance - Police Sergeant
Steele, Josh - Police Sergeant
Boord, Mitchell - Police Officer
Martin, Matthew - Police Officer
Meunier, Richard - Police Officer
Nelson, Dave - Jail Supervisor
Wild, Serena - Executive Assistant
Public Works Department provides, controls, and maintains reliable and cost-effective public works facilities and systems in a manner that emphasizes customer satisfaction, public service, and the long-term best interest of the community.
Contacts
Bernhardt, Roberta - Asst Contract Coordinator/Office Manager
Callahan, Michael - Building/Grounds Maintenance Specialist
Chevalier, Kelly - WW Facilities Lab Regulatory Specialist
Doyle, Brian - Chief Wastewater Operator
Dumag, Edwin - Streets Maintenance
Dunlap, Connor - Maintenance Superintendent
Greene, Harold - Street Supervisor
Hammons, Ken - Project Manager
Harmon, Michael - Municipal Engineer
Houston, Joshua - Engineering CAD Technician
Kirkness, Jud - Water Operator I
Lihou, Rob - Sr. Water Facilities Operator
Martello, Mike - Building Maintenance Specialist
Rennie, Derik - WW Facilities Operator/Maintenance
Swain, Joe - Chief Water Facilities Operator
Swedeen, Pat - Building Official
Vinson, Ron - Public Works Director
Welty, Dale - Building Inspector
Stenberg, Michael - Project Manager
Hackett, Allison - Contract Manager
Knox, Kevin - Parks and Recreation Coordinator
Bea, Joseph - Airport Terminal Manager
Colvin, Taylor - Project Manager
Gehring, Loren - Senior Engineer
Hudson, Jason - Project Manager
Ainslie, Amy - Planning and Community Development Director
Sitka Public Library provides free high-tech and traditional resources to the residents and visitors of Sitka.
Contacts
Ieremia, Jessica - Library Director
Harris, Sarah - Library Assistant
Oines, Klyr - Library Assistant
Palof, Mary Beth - Library Assistant
Rector, Leigh - Library Assistant
