Longtime Skagway Assemblyman Dan Henry resigned his seat this week, less than a month before he goes to prison. In February, Henry pleaded guilty to federal tax charges.
Local Government
Ketchikan council moves forward with buy-local policy
The primary item on the agenda was a vote to move forward with a policy to encourage the city to use local businesses.
ACLU says Kenai’s invocation policy is unconstitutional
The American Civil Liberties Union of Alaska wrote to the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly on Oct. 20, warning them their new invocation policy is unconstitutional.
Fairbanks mayor calls for compensation to Fairbanks Four, Alaska Innocence Project director honored
Mayor John Eberhart called on the City of Fairbanks and the State of Alaska to compensate the men for wrongful imprisonment.
City begins taking public comment on fireworks ordinance tonight
The first of two public meetings is Wednesday night at 6 p.m., at the Assembly Chambers.
Native rights attorneys brief tribal leaders on putting land into trust
Native American rights attorney Lael Echo-Hawk said tribal land in or near urban areas will be more contentious to take into trust because municipalities may lose property taxes.
Juneau Assembly formally accepts new assembly members
At its Monday meeting the Juneau Assembly swore in its recently elected members and appointed a new deputy mayor.
Gov. Walker says he’s ‘close’ to decision on Juneau Access Project
Gov. Walker said he feels “close” to gathering all the information he needs to make a final call on the megaproject. He declined to say if he’s leaning in a certain direction.
The numbers are in on Juneau’s economy
The Juneau Economic Development Council has finished an annual report that examines trends in Juneau’s economy. Included in the report are data on housing, employment and cost of living.
Board certifies Juneau municipal election results
The results for the Oct. 4 municipal election were finalized Tuesday afternoon.