By Ralph Andersen, Robert Heyano and Norm Van Vactor For the Cordova TimesThis fall, Bristol Bay residents need to make some important decisions. Now that freezers are full, we are ready to turn our attention to the November general election. The ballot this year includes a citizen’s initiative to update our salmon habitat laws. It is Ballot Measure 1 also known as the “Stand for Salmon” initiative.In Bristol Bay, salmon are vital to our economy and our way of life. Protecting them is up to us.