Should the City and Borough of Juneau be regulating development near eagle nests, and if so, to what extent? The CBJ Planning Commission will take a look at those questions over the next several months and make a recommendation to the Juneau Assembly.
Local Government
Kiefer chosen as next CBJ city manager
The Juneau Assembly has appointed Kim Kiefer as the next city manager. The longtime city employee, and current deputy manager, will replace Rod Swope, who’s retiring March 31st.
CCFR seeks public help clearing fire hydrants
Capital City Fire and Rescue is asking for the public’s help in clearing snow from around fire hydrants.
CBJ Assembly OKs recycling talks
The City and Borough of Juneau will enter into negotiations with Waste Management for a new recycling facility at the landfill.
Plasma technology can’t handle Juneau’s waste yet
Many Juneau residents would like to see the city invest in technology that could turn solid waste into energy, but at this point it isn’t commercially viable for a town the size of Juneau.
City manager candidates meet the public
The CBJ Assembly expects to hire a new city manager by the end of the month. The two finalists took questions from the public Wednesday, followed by an informal reception.