“My top priorities for this session have to do with keeping our young people here, cost of living, housing is really important. And of course, education and ferries, ferries, ferries,” said Juneau Rep. Andi Story.
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Eaglecrest board pushes back against Juneau mayor’s plan to diminish its power
Last week, Mayor Beth Weldon told the Juneau Assembly she asked the city’s attorney to draft an ordinance to reduce the status of the board from an empowered board to an advisory board.
Mary Peltola to make stop in Juneau for U.S. Senate campaign launch
Her meet and greet will be at the Crystal Saloon on Front Street, Friday evening from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
New city survey seeks public feedback as Juneau faces multimillion-dollar budget hole
Starting this fiscal year — and every year moving forward — the city will face an estimated $10 to $12 million revenue loss. That’s due to the tax exemption on food and utilities and cap on the city’s property tax rate that voters passed.
Juneau Rep. Sara Hannan talks about what a successful session looks like
Rep. Sara Hannan (D-Juneau) spoke with KTOO’s Mike Lane last week just before the session started.
City and Borough of Juneau announces new fire chief
The City and Borough of Juneau named Thomas Hatley as Capital City Fire/Rescue’s new fire chief on Friday.