The city’s Systemic Racism Review Committee considered the ordinance earlier this month and formally asked the Assembly to reject it. They cited concerns that the change would disproportionately impact marginalized communities and could be discriminatory.
Local Government
Juneau issues preemptive disaster declaration ahead of glacial outburst flood
Officials say issuing the declaration before the flood could speed up recovery efforts after.
Juneau Assembly delays vote on ranked choice voting until after fall election
It’s already too late for the system to be implemented for this October’s municipal election, but Assembly members worried that adopting it now might confuse voters anyway.
Assembly votes down new ‘safety zone’ around Juneau’s homeless shelter — for now
Shelter staff, patrons and neighbors asked the Assembly to take action to protect the Teal Street area. They say it has become unsafe because of threats from some unhoused people camping in the vicinity.
Juneau officer placed on administrative leave following violent arrest
The Juneau Police Department has requested an independent investigation by an external agency to review the use of force by the officer.
Juneau residential utility rates will increase by 5% starting in August
The Juneau Assembly voted in June to increase residential water and sewer rates by 5% this fiscal year. The rate will continue to increase by 5% annually for the next five years.