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Petersburg assembly declines resolution to authorize removal of nuisance black bears
Summary
After hearing a presentation from the police chief and agency partners about conditioned bears and costs for bear-resistant cans, the Petersburg Borough Assembly voted 3-1 to reject Resolution 2025-18, which would have authorized coordinated removal of problem bears.
The Petersburg Borough Assembly rejected Resolution 20‑25‑18 on Aug. 4 after discussion about public safety, costs and wildlife-management options.
The resolution would have authorized Police Chief Kerr to coordinate with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game and Alaska Wildlife Troopers to remove “nuisance” black bears the borough identified as repeatedly accessing secured trash and causing property damage. Assembly member Lynn moved to approve the resolution; the motion was seconded by Member Valentine. The roll call vote was Valentine: yes; Vice Mayor Marsh: yes; Member Lynn: yes; Member Stanton Gregor: no. The motion…
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