Greens Creek update tops CBJ Assembly COW agenda
Greens Creek Mine officials will discuss the facility’s latest expansion plans at tonight’s Juneau Assembly Committee of the Whole Meeting.
No comments on CBJ budget proposal
The Assembly adopted a motion setting the city’s local contribution to schools at about $23-million next year. But all budget ordinances were referred to the Finance Committee for more work. Douglas Harbor was renamed the “Mike Pusich Douglas Harbor.”
Danner continues to argue for inquiry into Planning Comm. decision
Juneau Assembly Member Ruth Danner last night (Monday) continued to argue for a full vetting of a Planning Commission decision allowing a rock crusher at a gravel pit along Montana Creek Road. But her protests may have backfired. If the decision is appealed, the Assembly likely won’t be deciding the matter.
CBJ Assembly to take comments on budget measures
The Juneau Assembly tonight (Monday) will take public comment on elements of the city and school district budgets for next fiscal year, though none of the measures are likely to be voted upon.
Botelho proposes censure for Danner over Law Dept. comments
Juneau Mayor Bruce Botelho proposed a public censure of Assembly Member Ruth Danner last night (Wednesday) for testimony she gave to the city’s Planning Commission earlier this month, accusing the CBJ Law Department of having “misled” commissioners in the past. Danner ultimately apologized in order to avoid censure, but only after Botelho and other assembly members expressed shock and dismay at her actions.
CCTHITA Assembly underway
The 77th annual gathering of Tlingit and Haida delegates started Wednesday in Juneau.
CBJ, Waste Management nearing deal for recycling facility
The city and Waste Management have been trying to work out the details of a contract since the end of January. The two sides say they’re inching closer to a deal and hope to have it completed in the coming months, or even weeks.
Public can now comment on Juneau annexation petition
The public can comment on the City and Borough of Juneau’s petition to annex roughly 2,000 square miles of largely undeveloped land south of the current municipal boundary through June 28th.
CBJ Assembly hears school, capital projects budget presentations
Assembly members also question the use of marine passenger fee revenue for improvements to private dock facilities.
CBJ dog task force to review canine laws
Juneau’s Parks and Rec Department is re-creating a dog task force to address increasing complaints about dog poop and the behavior of some off-leash dogs.
