Why does alaska have boroughs instead of counties




















These unorganized areas are divided into Census Areas for statistical purposes which are the statistical equivalent of a county in Alaska. Census areas are delineated cooperatively by the State of Alaska Department of Labor and the Census Bureau for statistical purposes in the portion of Alaska not within an organized borough. Symbols Histories Timelines Famous People. Alaska State A quote from this reference: "The unorganized status of this vast area is not without controversy.

Many Alaskans residing in organized boroughs feel that they unfairly subsidize residents of the unorganized borough, especially for education. We're definitely under the purview of the law! We have state troopers and a courtroom. How civilized we may be is open to debate. Yes, education is a source of contention. A high school gym costs the same whether used by 25 students or But you see how different the cost per student is.

Yesterday the New York Times looked at one school very distant from me that is part of the same unorganized borough. But by , with oil revenues no longer soaring, the State Legislature decided that schools with fewer than 10 students would face severe cuts in financing. Get a new mixed Fun Trivia quiz each day in your email. It's a fun way to start your day! Buena Vista. Wisconsin Territory. Cerro Gordo. Dubuque County and Wisconsin Territory. Des Moines.

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