Naknek, Alaska
Census-designated place in the United States in Bristol Bay Borough · Not an incorporated municipality
About Naknek
Naknek (Central Yupik: Nakniq) is a census-designated place located in and the borough seat of Bristol Bay Borough, Alaska. As of the 2020 census, the population of the CDP was 470, down from 544 in 2010.
Naknek is located on the north bank of the Naknek River, close to where the river runs into the Kvichak Bay arm of the northeastern end of Bristol Bay. South Naknek is on the other side of the river.
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How Naknek is governed
Naknek appears to be an unincorporated community or a census-designated place, so it may have no city government of its own — services usually come from Bristol Bay Borough and its elected officials. The chart below is a generic template; readers can correct it if Naknek does have local officials.
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Residents of Naknek
Registered voters elect the officials below.
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Mayor
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The city's chief elected official. Presides over the executive branch, proposes the budget and represents the city.
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City Manager / Administrator
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Police Chief
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Leads the police department.
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Fire Chief
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Leads the fire and emergency services department.
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Public Works Director
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Streets, water, sewer, and city buildings.
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Finance Director
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The budget, taxes, and city accounts.
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Land use, zoning, building permits.
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Parks & Recreation Director
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Parks, programs, and public facilities.
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City Council
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The elected body that passes ordinances, sets the tax rate and approves the budget.
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City Clerk
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Keeps the official records, runs meeting agendas and, often, local elections.
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City Attorney
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The city's lawyer; advises officials and prosecutes ordinance violations.
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Citizen advisory bodies, such as planning, zoning appeals and library boards.
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Municipal Court
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Hears traffic, ordinance and other minor cases.
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Municipal Judge
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Presides over the municipal court.
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Population over time
From 544 in 2010 to 470 in 2020 (−13.6%).
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| Year | Population |
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| 2020 | 470 |
| 2010 | 544 |
History
Captain Vasiliav of the Imperial Russian Navy (IRN) reported an Eskimo village here around 1821, naming it "Naugiek". Lieutenant Sarichev, also of the IRN, listed it as "Naugvik" in 1826, while Captain Tebenkov of the IRN spelled it "Naknek" in 1852. Fort Surarov or "Sowaroff" was built nearby, if not at this location. The Naknek post office was established in 1907.
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