Greg Fisk died at home just over a month into his term of office after being elected over incumbent Merrill Sanford by a wide margin.
10 Facts About Greg Fisk
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Greg Fisk graduated from West Anchorage High School in Anchorage, Alaska, in 1963.
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In 2012, SeaGreg Fisk collaborated with the Juneau Economic Development Council over a proposed downtown public shuttle, known as the Circulator.
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However, Greg Fisk was involved for many years in issues related to fishing, a large industry in Alaska.
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In 2015, Greg Fisk filed paperwork to run for mayor of Juneau on the last day available to file, challenging Merrill Sanford, a first-term mayor who had been running unopposed for re-election.
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Greg Fisk was widely seen as having run an aggressive campaign, while Sanford's campaign was notably lower in profile.
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On October 6,2015, Greg Fisk was elected mayor of Juneau, winning a substantial majority of votes.
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Greg Fisk voted to legalize recreational use of marijuana in Alaska.
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Greg Fisk supported enacting a ban on discrimination against the LGBT community in housing and other public accommodation, and stated that he believes human activity is contributing to global warming.
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Greg Fisk was found dead by his son, Ian, at his home on Kennedy Street on November 30,2015.