Glenn works with the Arctic Slope Regional Corporation, which represents the business interests of Barrow's Inupiat Eskimos.

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Herman Aishanna, an Inupiat supervisor for public works in Kaktovik village, told me that North Slope oil revenues are already declining, and new sources of tax money and jobs must be found.

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From 1977 to 1995, Mr. Itta worked for the North Slope Borough, ultimately serving in a number of leadership positions including Chief Administrative Officer, Public Works Director, Planning Director, and Director of Capital Improvement Program Management.

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