EdgyGoose t1_j3num1d wrote on January 9, 2023 at 9:24 PM

Do very small towns in Alaska elect mayors? I read about a place in Alaska that had a population of one, and wondered if that guy votes for himself for mayor every election.

worldtravelstephanie t1_j3nw2j4 wrote on January 9, 2023 at 9:33 PM

Towns (colloquially we call them villages) do elect Mayors! Registered towns elect through ballots and serve terms, and unofficial towns elect through a show of support. To be official your town must be registered with the Alaskan government as a ‘city’. So the town of one you heard about probably isn’t officially on the books and thus doesn’t officially have a mayor. He might have raised his hand to support himself though!

EdgyGoose t1_j3nwhmp wrote on January 9, 2023 at 9:36 PM

Thanks for the answer! I know it's a silly question but I was curious. Hope you're enjoying life out there!

worldtravelstephanie t1_j3nwthc wrote on January 9, 2023 at 9:38 PM

Actually, it was one that I’ve never been asked, so kudus to you for more specifics than just ‘what’s it like?’!