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Alaska Department of Labor economist briefs finance committee on post‑COVID recovery
Summary
Sam Tappan, an economist with the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, gave an in‑depth presentation to the borough finance committee on the local and statewide economy pre‑ and post‑COVID; Chair Neeson said materials will be posted on the borough website.
Finance Chair Neeson reported that the finance committee met Jan. 20 and heard an extensive presentation from Sam Tappan, an economist with the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, on the borough and statewide economy before and after the COVID‑19 pandemic and on recovery trends.
Neeson said the presentation included multiple statistics and charts and described it as 'very informative' and noted the slide deck and related materials will be posted on the borough website for public review. The committee had no significant discussion on the other items on its agenda and adjourned.
The presentation was noted by multiple assembly members later in the meeting as a useful public resource for community members and local businesses preparing for budget discussions and workforce planning.
