Only 25 percent of Juneau’s registered voters cast ballots in yesterday’s municipal election. They elected three Assembly and two school board members, and clearly rejected two controversial measures. Of the three Assembly seats, one result was never in doubt, one was in the bag almost as soon as ballots were counted, and the third is…
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Sales tax, school bond propositions approved
It was no problem to convince Juneau voters to approve the 3 percent sales tax extension. Proposition 2 passed on a vote of 4,286 to 1,722. The sales tax funds essential services – police, fire, ambulance service, street maintenance and snow removal as well as road and sidewalk improvements, sewer and water, and youth activities.…
Saddler exuberant about new school board term
Juneau School Board President Sally Saddler was the only candidate to appear on the ballot for two open seats. She says there are plenty of ongoing issues to tackle, and she’s happy to come back to take them on. “None of this happens quickly, and I think if there’s anything it’s having the fortitude and…
Wednesday Newscast 10/5/11
Stories include the latest unofficial results from Tuesday’s municipal election. We have more details in this section devoted to the election and various campaigns.
CBJ election roundup
Voters rejected a proposed tax on plastic shopping bags, as well as a Juneau Assembly proposal to opt out of state financial disclosure reporting rules for public officials. Two school bond measures passed, as did an extension of the CBJ’s temporary three-percent sales tax. Jesse Kiehl and Randy Wanamaker won seats on the CBJ Assembly.…
2012 summer ferry schedule released
The Alaska Marine Highway System has finalized its summer 2012 schedule. Officials have made only one change since a draft was released in August.