It’s the lowest mill rate since at least the late 1990s, according to city Finance Director Angie Flick. But because property values have gone up, some residents will still pay more tax than last year.
Local Government
New City Hall bond proposal likely only one headed for Juneau’s October ballot
City leaders won’t ask Juneau voters to help pay for upgrades to the Dimond Park Field House through a bond this year. Instead, the Juneau Assembly plans to only ask for city hall funding.
Juneau water and sewer utility rates will rise in July
Water and sewer rates have gone up 2% each year since 2020.
Juneau voters may have another chance to vote on funding a new city hall
At a meeting Monday night, Assembly members expressed support for a $27 million bond proposal. Voters narrowly rejected last year’s proposal for a $35 million bond.
Anchorage charity under investigation after city gave it a big pandemic recovery grant
Federal investigators are looking into the business dealings of an Anchorage woman whose charity the city gave $1.6 million to help people experiencing homelessness or addiction.
Juneau planning commission recommends against new restrictions on development in hazard zones
Residents who testified at Tuesday night’s meeting overwhelmingly opposed the policy, saying it could create new financial burdens for homeowners.