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.
Government
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.
CBJ to seek PERS exemption for Bartlett executives
The City and Borough of Juneau will seek to exempt senior executives and general surgeons at Bartlett Regional Hospital from participation in the Alaska Public Employees’ Retirement System.