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.
CBJ Assembly looking into Salmon Creek filtration system
The Juneau Assembly last night (Monday) asked the city attorney to draft a resolution conveying its interest in building a filtration system for Salmon Creek – the city’s secondary water supply.
AJ Mine water study back before CBJ Assembly tonight
The Assembly has had more than a month to review a draft study of the city’s water system, compiled by Engineering Director Rorie Watt. He’ll be seeking direction from members at tonight’s Committee of the Whole meeting.
CBJ Assembly introduces budget, mill levy ordinances
The Juneau Assembly formally introduced the city’s biennial budget proposal at a special meeting last night (Wednesday), kicking off a two-month process of hearings and department presentations before the spending plan is officially adopted.
Manager to present CBJ Assembly with budget proposal tonight
Juneau City Manager Kim Kiefer is proposing a biennial budget that calls for spending about $320-million per year over the next two years.
City will incorporate Willoughby District into CBJ comp plan
Juneau’s long range plan for the Willoughby District will become part of the city and borough’s Comprehensive Plan. The Juneau Assembly Monday night voted to include chapter five, which lays out the planning and design principles for future improvements in the area west of downtown and east of Gold Creek.
Juneau residents testify on operating budget proposal
Juneau residents kicked off two days of public testimony on the state operating budget before the Senate Finance Committee today (Wednesday).
Sanford intends to run for mayor
Former Juneau Assemblyman Merrill Sanford plans to run for mayor. He says he decided to go public after participating in last week’s Southeast Conference Mid-Session Summit.
CBJ moving forward with avalanche mitigation home buyout proposal
The City and Borough of Juneau is moving forward with a plan that could lead to a buyout program for homes threatened by avalanches from Mt. Juneau.
Avalanche mitigation public hearing tonight
An avalanche mitigation study for the neighborhoods at the base of Mt. Juneau says the best way to manage risk is to have the city buyout homes in the area. Public hearing is tonight at 7 p.m.
