Dear Unalaska-Dutch Harbor Community:

Growing up in a family of educators instilled in me the significance of education as a basic building block in a young life, I believe Education can be a lifelong endeavor, as early on I witnessed the importance of a daily commitment to education. I found education is not only key to success, but also essential in shaping who we become.

At the age of 14 I had my first opportunity to teach adults to read and write, and I continued teaching for 15 years. Eager to pursue my passion for teaching, I acquired a degree in Education, specializing in Foreign Language and Physical Education. I applied my skills by coaching track and field and pursuing a law degree, of which I completed five semesters until I felt better contributed to my community as an active member taking at-risk student-athletes to State, Nationals and Pan-Americans.

My name is Alejandro “Bong” Tungul and I am 53 years old. I have lived in Unalaska for over 30 years and have made this my home for myself and my children who were all raised here from birth. I am married to Rita Tungul and have four children, Jason, Felicia, Claudine and Alleri.

When I was eighteen years old living in San Francisco, California I received a call from my Aunt Luz Robinson. She asked me if I would like to come up to Alaska for a year to work for her and her husband Vern Robinson at their grocery store so I could make some money.  Little did I know that I would end up loving Unalaska and making this my home.

My name is David Gregory and I am running for City Council Seat D.   I am interested in serving on the council because I think public service is a responsibility of every citizen.   I have enjoyed my past Council service and have learned a great deal about City Government, taxes, budgets and a whole host of things that being a council member involves.  

 I worked for the City of Unalaska for 24 years as the Fire Chief, retiring in 2003. When I worked for the City I thought I knew about the City and how it operated.  I have learned that I experienced one part of the City and that there is plenty more to learn.