The Juneau Assembly will take public comment tonight on two large-project funding packages likely to appear on this fall’s municipal election ballot.
Local Government
Johnston certified to run for Juneau School Board
Michelle Johnston has been certified to run for Juneau School Board. That makes three candidates for three open seats on the board at this fall’s municipal election. The deadline for candidates to file for the October 2nd municipal election is Monday at 4:30 p.m.
Sargeant files for school board
After a two-year break, former Juneau School Board member Destiny Sargeant will run for office again.
Juneau Chamber members express concerns about proposed sales tax, bond measures
Juneau’s business community has serious reservations about a proposal to put two capital improvement project funding packages on this fall’s municipal election ballot, according to a survey of Chamber of Commerce members.
Juneau Airport seeks $2-million in left over FY ’12 FAA funds
The city-owned airport already has $1-million for the project, but Airport Manager Jeannie Johnson says that only pays for three lights, when ideally there should be at least eight.
U.S. Justice Dept. grant to help JPD pay for upgrades to bomb diffusing robot
In previous years, the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant was used to fund JPD’s Police Crisis Intervention Specialist.