Community Development & Planning


Danica Wilson is the Community Development Coordinator (CDC) and Emergency Manager for the Lake and Peninsula Borough. The CDC is responsible for the Borough Comprehensive Plan and review, implements goals of adopted plans to guide community development, supports the Borough Planning Commission, reviews applications for subdivisions and development permits, and conducts emergency management and disaster planning. 

Danica Wilson

Community Development Coordinator

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Danica Wilson is the Community Development Coordinator (CDC) and Emergency Manager for the Lake and Peninsula Borough. The CDC is responsible for the Borough Comprehensive Plan and review, implements goals of adopted plans to guide community development, supports the Borough Planning Commission, reviews applications for subdivisions and development permits, and conducts emergency management and disaster planning. 

Pride of Bristol Bay: A Conversation with Jerry and Caleb Jacques about their grizzly family

When Jerry Jacques was 17, he ran away from California and hitchhiked to Alaska. He had heard stories of his great-grandfather and grandfather prospecting, trapping and living in the far north and intended to follow in their footsteps.

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Do you need a development permit?

Beaver in the water looking up

If you are building a new commercial or public building, contact Danica Wilson, Community Development Coordinator to discuss your project and get advice about the permits you may need.