Clay Koplin
Letter to the Editor: Recommitting to the public process
Mayor Clay Koplin reassesses his decision to sign a public letter supporting an audit of the presidential election, and reflects on his duties as mayor.
Letter to the Editor: The roles and tumbles of leadership
Mayor Clay Koplin denounces the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol and reflects on Cordova's strong culture of civic engagement.
Commentary: Has fish business become fish politics?
While it is somewhat unusual for an Alaskan mayor to write an opinion piece, I have been consistent in sharing my views on fisheries, Cordova’s single largest economic driver; always striving to represent the opinions and needs of my community, even in rare cases where they may diverge somewhat from my own.
Working together for a stronger Prince William Sound
Prince William Sound's salmon hatcheries have helped build a thriving and dynamic community, write Clay Koplin and Jeremy O'Neil.
Koplin: Amidst the crisis, Alaska’s world-class fisheries remain strong, healthy and sustainable
Sustainable salmon runs are the lifeblood of communities across Alaska. More than 50 years ago, Alaska’s nonprofit hatcheries set out to preserve and protect our salmon runs and keep them strong, healthy and sustainable for generations to come. By partnering with local fishermen, communities and state agencies, we’ve enhanced returns for all users — all while ensuring wild stocks remain strong.
Letter to the Editor: Headed into 2020 with a balanced budget
The city of Cordova is hard at work finding new efficiencies and partnerships so as to better serve the community, writes Mayor Clay Koplin.
Commentary: Alaska Marine Highway mismanagement impacts Cordova
The current administration has botched management the Alaska Marine Highway System to an unprecedented degree, writes Mayor Clay Koplin.
Reduced ferry service compromises community stability
When the system starts to unravel, we know that for each community, impacts will start out small and short-term – families that had previously used the ferry to get groceries, see their doctor or get to sporting events, will have to use less reliable, more expensive options. They’ll make tough decisions about their quality of life. Over the long term, this is how Alaska loses communities.
Marine advisory program is crucial to Cordova economy
The Cordova City Council recently voted unanimously to pass a resolution in support of continued funding of the UAF College of Fisheries and Ocean...
Koplin: Hatcheries support strong science and abundance
Few things define Alaskans more than our love of salmon. Not surprisingly, salmon allocation decisions and fluctuations in resource abundance often spur bitter political...
