The public comment period on the AJ Mine Water Study ends March 28th.
The report is an overview of Juneau’s water system, and identifies several scenarios and management concepts, with and without a nearby operating gold mine.
Government
Steedle appointed CBJ Deputy Manager
Rob Steedle has been appointed Juneau’s next Deputy City Manager. The long-time CBJ employee was selected by current Deputy Manager Kim Kiefer, who assumes the top job next month.
CBJ Assembly gives direction for closing budget gap
The city manager’s office now has a little less than a month to craft a proposed budget, which will be balanced without layoffs or major new cuts to services.
Romney wins Alaska Preference Poll
Mitt Romney was the winner of Alaska’s Republican Presidential Preference Poll.
CBJ Assembly willing to raise overall property tax rate
The Juneau Assembly is willing to raise property taxes, but not layoff employees, in order to balance the city’s budget.
Elections division turns aside Obama nomination challenge
Juneau man contends that the president does not have the right to run for federal office because of his race. Elections officials say they don’t have jurisidiction.