Language Assistance
The Lake and Peninsula Borough is committed to enabling all eligible residents to vote, which is reflected in their language assistance programs. These initiatives are partly driven by federal laws, specifically the Voting Rights Act of 1965, which requires the Division of Elections to provide language support to communities where more than five percent of the voting-age population have limited English skills. Since the borough is covered under Section 203 of the Act for Alaska Native Languages, it must provide election materials in Yupik and Aleutian. Understanding the importance of language and culture, the Borough has also decided to offer help in Lakes Area Yupik, Sug’stun, and Dena’ina.
If you have questions or need assistance, please contact Kate Conley at 907-246-3421 ext 2000 or kateconley@lakeandpen.com. (Note: Kate Conley only speaks English)
