Sitka

History
Sitka was one of two cities, the other being Juneau, that did not leave the UN following the oil crisis of 2125. It wasn't until 2136 that Sitka left the Union, simply because the people had grown tired of it. The hope had been that their continued presence would sit well with Juneau and allow them to together deter any action from Anchorage, with UN support. Juneau, however, shrugged them off as inferior, and the UN did not care for cities below Category 5. Since their exit, they've reluctantly worked with rival Ketchikan to maintain a balance of power against Juneau in the region.

Government
Sitka has no executive office, but is instead run by four at-large councilors, each serving four year terms, with one spot up for election each year. The current council feels that their alliance with Ketchikan is deteriorating and that they should secure friendly relations with the isolated town of Valdez instead.

Economy
Sitka has a largely ocean-based economy, with sea-based trade and fishing as its primary components. Sitka sells a large number of fishing boats each year to Anchorage and Kodiak, further bolstering their economy. They were relatively unharmed by the oil crisis and subsequent events, so the economy is growing at a quiet and consistent pace.