Dillingham Voters Approve Nushagak Fishery Annexation, Fish Tax

In Dillingham, the final results are in from Tuesday’s special election and both ballot questions passed. On ballot question 1 voters approved annexing the Nushagak Commercial Fishing District and the Wood River Special Harvest Area into the Dillingham City Limits.  On ballot question 2 Dillingham voters have approved imposing a 2.5-percent local fish tax. It’s estimated to bring $700,000 in additional revenue to the City of Dillingham.

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