A Tlingit and Haida Central Council Tribal Court judge issued a long-term protective order last month against borough assembly member Gabe Thomas.

Thomas’ partner Tracey Harmon petitioned the court for a long-term order earlier this year after securing a short-term order in January. Thomas and his lawyer, Jim Clark, had originally intended to contest the long-term order. However, at a March 22 hearing, Thomas entered a declaration of no contest, which the court accepted. The…