Governor Sean Parnell tours the Wrangell Marine Service Center during his June 5 visit to the borough. From left: Borough Manager Tim Rooney, Gov. Parnell, Rep. Peggy Wilson and Borough Public Works Superintendent Carl Johnson.
The development of the timber and salmon fishing industries were the main topics discussed during Gov. Sean Parnell’s visit to Wrangell on June 5.
In a meeting with Mayor Jeremy Maxand, Borough Manager Tim Rooney, and Jim Collier and Chris Guggenbickler, the governor was brought up to date – and asked for his assistance – on the possible creation of a value-added timber mill and salmon hatchery in the borough.
According to Maxand, the governor was receptive to those ideas.
“I wanted to give an opportunity for local residents and businesses to talk with the governor about issues they care about...
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