SalmonState applauds Alaska Legislature’s rejection of Pebble Employee for key fisheries post

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JUNEAU—SalmonState applauds the Alaska Legislature’s overwhelming 41-18 vote to reject Abe Williams’ appointment to the Alaska Board of Fisheries. Williams, who was nominated by Governor Dunleavy, is a long-time employee of the Pebble Limited Partnership, which made him absolutely the wrong choice for a seat on the board that is traditionally held by someone from the Bristol Bay region.

“This is a clear repudiation of the Pebble Mine and its backers in the Governor’s office,” said SalmonState Executive Director Tim Bristol. “It was the right and proper thing to do and once again illustrates how deeply unpopular Pebble is with Alaskans.”