Ketchikan

History
Ketchikan has always been ambitious for its size. It has remained a vital salmon fishery for hundreds of years, as well as being the second largest ship producer of Alaska, behind only Anchorage. Due to this, it has an unusually strong economy for the region and the potential to field a navy to match the might of Juneau in the Alexander Archipelago. Unfortunately, as a smaller city, it does not have the manpower to outfit such a navy, and instead sells most of the ships it builds. It is politically stable despite leaving the Union of Nations at the beginning of the oil crisis in 2125, and currently works with Sitka to ensure a balance of power in the region.

Government
Ketchikan is led by Mayor Thomas Quincy, a moderate with no territorial ambitions and a plan to lower taxes. He has little political power, as the City Council, made up of eight community members elected by popular vote, does the lawmaking. The Mayor can introduce bills for approval of the City Council, but the City Council does not need the Mayor's approval to pass a bill. Mayors serve terms of four years, while councilors serve two. Quincy is on his first term, with a maximum of five.

Economy
Ketchikan's economy comes primarily from the ocean. They have a strong fishing community and an advanced shipbuilding center, allowing them to compete in the Pacific Northwest with other builders such as Anchorage and Vancouver.