Greg Fisk facts for kids
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Greg Fisk
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| Mayor of Juneau | |
| In office October 20, 2015 – November 30, 2015 |
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| Preceded by | Merrill Sanford |
| Succeeded by | Mary Becker |
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| Born | September 26, 1945 |
| Died | November 30, 2015 (aged 70) Juneau, Alaska, U.S. |
| Children | Ian |
| Alma mater | Indiana University, Bloomington |
Stephen Gregory Fisk (born September 26, 1945 – died November 30, 2015) was an important leader in Juneau, Alaska. He became the 13th mayor of Juneau, which is the capital city of Alaska, United States. Before he was elected mayor, Fisk worked as a consultant helping businesses in the fishing industry. He was elected mayor by a large number of votes, but sadly, he passed away at home just over a month after starting his term.
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Education and Early Life
Greg Fisk finished high school in Anchorage, Alaska, in 1963. He then went to Indiana University and earned a degree in Geography in 1971.
Business Career
Fisk started his own company called SeaFisk Consulting & Management, LLC. This company was based in Juneau and helped businesses involved in fishing and the seafood industry in Alaska.
His company also worked on other projects. For example, in 2012, SeaFisk helped the Juneau Economic Development Council with an idea for a public shuttle system in downtown Juneau.
Greg Fisk and his son, Ian, were both involved in the fishing industry. After Ian graduated from the University of Oregon, they traveled to Ensenada, Mexico. There, they bought a fishing boat from the Mexican government and sailed it to Seattle to fix it up.
Political Journey
Before 2015, Greg Fisk had never run for an elected position. Many people in Alaska politics didn't know him well. However, he had been involved for many years in issues related to fishing, which is a very big industry in Alaska. Fisk even led a special group in Juneau that tried to bring 175 jobs from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to the city.
Becoming Mayor
In 2015, Greg Fisk decided to run for mayor of Juneau. He signed up on the very last day possible. He was challenging the current mayor, Merrill Sanford, who had been running for re-election without any opponents.
Fisk ran a very active campaign, while Mayor Sanford's campaign was quieter. On October 6, 2015, Greg Fisk was elected mayor of Juneau. He won a large majority of the votes, getting about two times more votes than Sanford.
Fisk lived in the Starr Hill neighborhood. He was the first mayor of Juneau in over 20 years who did not live on Douglas Island. The last mayor who didn't live there was Jamie Parsons, who left office in 1994.
| Candidate | Votes | % |
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| (I) Merrill Sanford | 1,910 | 32.8% |
| * Greg Fisk | 3,830 | 65.9% |
| Write-in | 24 | <1% |
| Disqualified/other | 51 | <1% |
| Source: City and Borough of Juneau Clerk's Office Key: I = Incumbent * = Winner (5,815 ballots returned) |
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What Greg Fisk Believed In
During his campaign for mayor in 2015, Greg Fisk shared his views on several important topics. He said he supported increasing the minimum wage, which is the lowest amount of money an employer can pay workers.
Fisk also believed in protecting people from unfair treatment. He supported creating a rule to stop discrimination against the LGBT community in housing and other public places. He also stated that he thought human activities were causing global warming.
His Passing
Greg Fisk was found at his home on November 30, 2015, by his son, Ian. The next day, his body was taken to Anchorage for a closer look. A first examination showed that his injuries were like those from a fall. It was determined that Fisk died from natural causes.
