Silva wants to ensure younger fishermen stay in Wrangell

Antonio Silva is running for port commission - his first try at public office - and says he looks forward to representing the next generation of fishermen.

"We have a great younger fleet of fishermen here. It would be awesome to keep that fleet here," said the 38-year-old candidate.

While appreciative of all the successful work by past and present port commissioners, Silva said, "it's important to have someone younger" representing the next generation of the fleet on the commission.

He is one of four candidates for two three-year terms on the commission, with the seats going to the top two vot...