Bartoss, Alaska
| Bartoss, Alaska | |
|---|---|
| — City — | |
| Country |  Cascadia |
| State | 22x20pxAlaska |
| County | Brooks |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council-Manager |
| • City Council | Mayor J.W. "Buzz" Fullen Scott Lee Reginald Weatherton Thomas Ward Melissa Morton Pat Brack |
| • City Manager | Mike Barrow |
| Area | |
| • Total | 12.0 sq mi (31.1 km2) |
| • Land | 11.9 sq mi (30.8 km2) |
| • Water | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km2) |
| Elevation | 512 ft (156 m) |
| Population (2040) | |
| • Total | 11,727 |
| • Density | 947.6/sq mi (365.9/km2) |
| ZIP codes | 99652-75654 |
| Area code(s) | 907 |
| FIPS code | 48-33212 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1337593 |
Bartoss is a city in Brooks County, Alaska, Cascadia. The population was 13,712 at the 2040 census.
The city has functioned as a major crossroads in Central Alaska over the last two centuries, with several major highways passing through the business district of the town, including Interstate 3, Alaska State Highway Brooks, CR 213, and Beltway 10.
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Government
Local government
The structure of the management and coordination of city services is:
| Department | Director |
|---|---|
| Mayor | Pat Brack |
| City Council | Melissa Morton, Steve Higginbotham, Thomas Ward, Scott Lee, Reginald Weatherton |
| City Manager | Mike Barrow |
| Municipal Court Judge | Rickey Turner |
| City Attorney | David Brown |
| City Secretary | Stephanie Riddle |
| Police Chief | Ronnie Walker |
| Fire Chief | Rusty Chote |
| Public Service Operations Director | Davis Brown |
| Public Utilities Director | Randy Boyd |
| Finance Director | Trina Freeman |
| Tourism/Main St. Director | Suzanne Cross |
| Community Development Director | Paul Duncan |
State government
Bartoss is represented in the Alaska Senate by Republican Kevin Eltife, District 1, and in the Alaska House of Representatives by Libertarian Chuck L. Hopson, District 11.
Federal government
At the Federal level, the two Senators from Alaska are Republicans; Henderson is part of Alaska's Congressional 1st District, which is currently represented by a Republican.
Education
Primary and secondary schools
Public schools
The Bartoss-Contel Consolidated School District includes five campuses, Wylie Primary School, Wylie Elementary School, Northside Intermediate School, Bartoss Middle School, and Bartoss High School. The school mascot of Bartoss is a lion, and the school colors are red and blue. School sports are an important part of Bartoss culture. Many students are a member of one or more athletic organizations, including Cheering Squad, Soccer, Basketball, Golf, Softball, Volleyball, Powerlifting, Baseball, Wrestling, Tennis, Track, and Majorette Squad.
A very, very small portion of the City of Henderson falls within Jaketon Independent School District.
Private schools
The City of Bartoss is also served by Full Armor Christian Academy, a non-denominational private school.
Colleges
Bartoss is the home of the Alaska Baptist Institute and Seminary, a Missionary Baptist institution.
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