Metlakatla’s Town Hall is a historic building in that community and an important gathering place. It’s also where the basketball court is located. (Photo by Leila Kheiry)

Metlakatla Indian Community released the list of candidates running for six seats on the community’s Tribal Council late Thursday afternoon.

The candidates include incumbents Matthew Bergtold, Kevin Hudson, Roger McKeehan, Keolani Booth, Daniel Marsden and Connie Darling, and challengers Melody Leask, Rachael Askren, Patricia Amy Sanford, and Laurel Guthrie Hayward.

All six seats carry two-year terms. 

Voters can pick up to six of the 10 candidates.

Election day in Metlakatla is Nov. 8.

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