Local Government

In Alaska, more than 40,000 jobs are generated by local government, making it the state's single largest industry employer. Alaska has 146 incorporated cities, 16 boroughs, 229 federally recognized tribal governments, one Indian reservation and 53 school districts. What they do affects almost all Alaskans in some way. They provide a whole spectrum of services, ranging from K-12 education, public safety, health care and social services to city planning, utilities and road maintenance.