With the city facing a projected 7.5-million dollar shortfall over the next two years, the Assembly is looking for some community guidance as it prepares to make difficult spending decisions.
Government
Juneau Assembly narrows manager search
The CBJ Assembly has settled on a shortlist of finalists, but the public won’t find out who until all the candidates are notified.
CBJ gets 25 applications for city manager job
The City and Borough of Juneau has received 25 applications from people interested in replacing outgoing City Manager Rod Swope, who’s retiring at the end of March.
ACMP initiative sponsors eager to collect signatures
The group behind a citizens’ initiative to re-establish an Alaska Coastal Management Program plans to have signature gatherers in every corner of the state.
Juneau stuck in the middle of garbage fight
City Manager Rod Swope says Juneau can’t make any improvements until two private companies work out their issues over the collection and disposal of garbage.
Ostebo says icebreakers key to Arctic operations
Rear Admiral Ostebo says icebreakers are key to U.S. presence in Arctic.