Former North Slope Borough Mayor George Ahmaogak (Photo), is running for the office again and we look forward to catching up with him this afternoon in Anchorage at 5 p.m.. In a recent Op-Ed piece for the Arctic Sounder, George said, "On a broad set of issues the people of the North Slope Borough and the interests of the oil and gas industry are aligned. It definitely doesn’t have to be ‘us versus them’. We don’t always agree on everything – and we don’t have to", he wrote. "Over the years, I have also seen that when we do disagree, we have always figured out a way to move productively forward. Why? Because I understand the industry, I worked in the industry a few years ago, and I can credibly explain to them where we are coming from and they will listen to me. At the core, if we work competently and smart, remembering our traditions, we can agree to a relationship that benefits us all and can continue to benefit us for years to come."
Readers might find the event invitation insightful. It says that, "Our Future is the People, the Communities and Companies working together to bring economic growth and jobs…."
(Note: fair and balanced, we will also give notice of opportunities to meet other candidates at the Petroleum Club as we become aware of such events. -dh)
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