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Nome City Council to Consider Port Tariff Amendments

An aerial view of Nome's small boat harbor and port. Photo: Joy Baker, City of Nome.

Nome City Council could make the final decision on a controversial ordinance regarding Port tariffs at tonight’s regular meeting. Vitus Energy is urging the Nome City Council not to create regulations that they say could cause the City to lose sales tax revenue.

In Public Hearing, Nome City Council to Discuss “Nuisance” Properties

Papers in Nome City Council chambers

New business on the Council’s agenda includes hosting a public hearing on a resolution to declare certain buildings in city limits as fire or health hazards, and/or public nuisances. If this resolution is passed, then the City of Nome could be authorized to demolish at least four properties.