City officials say that opening the shelter year-round will help address Juneau’s current lack of shelter space and housing units and reduce the number of unhoused people camping in the summer.
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Juneau Assembly delays Telephone Hill demolition pending responses from prospective developers
The move doesn’t stop the project, but it will likely delay the demolition by at least a few months, if not longer.
Juneau Assembly approves opening winter warming shelter year-round
The aim is to address Juneau’s current lack of shelter space and housing units and reduce the number of unhoused people camping outside in the summer.
Cruise ship passenger fee proposals include seawalk extension, more downtown public restrooms
Other proposals include offsetting Juneau Mountain Rescue operation costs are expanding free public Wi-Fi. Residents have until May 3 to submit comments.
Juneau Assembly will decide whether to offer winter warming shelter year-round
City officials say a year-round shelter operation would provide an alternative to illegal camping and theoretically reduce the number of encampments around town.
Juneau begins budget process that likely could see significant cuts to services
In the coming months, the Assembly will be tasked with reducing millions of dollars in spending through cuts to services.