WE WOULD LIKE YOU TO
MEET THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
Karl Cook
MAYOR OF METLAKATLA
Karl Cook is a lifelong resident of Metlakatla, as well as a lifelong fisherman of the community. Karl has been married to his beloved wife, Marie Cook, for almost 40 years. He is a devoted husband, father, grandfather and soon to be great grandfather.
Karl’s political involvement has been ongoing for a large part of his adult life. He has served as a councilman on and off for over 30 years and he previously served a two year term in the Mayor’s office. He also serves as the Chairman for the Board of Elders at the William Duncan Memorial Church.
Karl Cook
Mayor
Karl Cook is the current Mayor of the Metlakatla Indian Community. He is a lifelong resident of Metlakatla, as well as a lifelong fisherman of the community. Karl has been married to his beloved wife, Marie Cook, for almost 40 years. He is a devoted husband, father, grandfather and soon to be great grandfather.
Karl’s political involvement has been ongoing for a large part of his adult life. He has served as a councilman on and off for over 30 years and he previously served a two year term in the Mayor’s office. He also serves as the Chairman for the Board of Elders at the William Duncan Memorial Church.
Karl sees how economically strapped the community is. This is a paramount concern of his. He will strive to create an industry that will give the opportunity for long term employment for the community, which will also enhance small business opportunities. Another important goal is it to improve the relationships between executives, council, staff and the public. These relationships need to become healthier for the betterment of the community. The council and staff are here to serve the Metlakatla Indian Community.
Tina Marsden
TREASURER OF METLAKATLA
Tina Marsden, Treasurer for the Metlakatla Indian Community, is experienced in accounting, administration, and customer service.Elected Treasurer in November 2015 for a two-year term, Tina oversees the Floater, Cashier, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Purchasing, Payroll, and Travel. All financial expenditures and reimbursements are subject to her prior approval. Responsible for all bank accounts and investments, she keeps a close eye on cash flow and enforces and abides by MIC Financial Policy, reporting monthly revenue and expenditures to the Council, and working with staff to collect revenues and unpaid debt.
TINA MARSDEN
Treasurer
Prior to becoming Treasurer, Tina worked as Billing Assistant for the Annette Island Service Unit, handling enrollment of new providers into Medicaid/Medicare as well as receiving and posting payments and running reports.
She has also served as Administrative Assistant and Office Manager with Metlakatla Social Services, maintaining files of foster parents, monitoring information pertaining to children's court cases, following up on information requests from AISD, AISU and Social Services from other cities to verify MIC Tribal Enrollment for Indian Child Welfare, and assisting all persons in the region applying for Alaska Temporary Assistance, Chronic and Acute Medical Assistance, Heating Assistance, and Adult Public Assistance. She was also responsible for processing paper work for new hires, keeping track of time cards, and reporting e-grants as well as supervising day-to-day operations.
For over two years, Tina worked at SEARHC, first as Travel Coordinator and then as Payroll Assistant, serving as point person for Employee Self Service and handling income verification, address changes, terminated files, deposit setups, and data entry audits. Tina began her career working in the Juneau School District, serving first as Receptionist and Administrative Assistant and then as Payroll Specialist. Tina holds an Associates in Business Administration from UAS, Juneau, and she was a 2003 recipient of "America's Outstanding College Students" honors in The National Dean's List. Since 2010, she has been part owner of JT Hydraulics.
Judith Eaton
SECRETARY OF METLAKATLA
The primary role as the Metlakatla Indian Community Secretary is to maintain Council minutes, records and Membership rolls. Tasks are also directed to the secretary’s office by the Council or the Mayor. The secretary also seeks funding for the 4th of July and August 7th celebrations. After spending over a decade with the Metlakatla Indian Community, Judith knows what truly runs a highly professional business.
JUDITH EATON
Secretary
Judith has been elected as Executive Secretary for eight two year terms for a total of sixteen years of service. Throughout her career she works at keeping the administrative office for the community current.
She holds a certificate in Administration and Health Information Management through the Falmouth Institute and a Health Information Management Certificate through the University of Alaska Sitka.
The primary role as the Metlakatla Indian Community Secretary is to maintain Council minutes, records and Membership rolls. Tasks are also directed to the secretary’s office by the Council or the Mayor. The secretary also seeks funding for the 4th of July and August 7th celebrations. After spending over a decade with the Metlakatla Indian Community, Judith knows what truly runs a highly professional business.