The petitions ask for the recall of Council Members Donna Aderhold, Catriona Reynolds, and David Lewis. They were certified by the city clerk on April 5.
Local Government
Update: Assembly spares downtown pool, Douglas gym from budget cut list
Both the Augustus Brown swimming pool and Mt. Jumbo Gym were among recreational facilities on the chopping block. Now the Juneau Assembly will have to either raise taxes — or look elsewhere to cut.
BIA extends comment period for Central Council trust application
The feds have extended the comment period over Central Council of Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska’s application to put downtown parcels into trust. The City and Borough of Juneau had asked for more time to review proposal which could exempt the tribal organization from its jurisdiction.
AJ Mine debate resurfaces in Juneau
Frank Bergstrom, Bill Corbus, Neil MacKinnon, Sam Smith and Jim Clark argued in a memo that Juneau’s mining rules needlessly duplicate the state and federal permitting process.
Skagway Assembly member resigns, cites health issues
The Skagway Borough Assembly will soon have an empty seat. Assembly member Angela Grieser handed in a letter of resignation on Friday. In the letter, Greiser cites health issues as the reason behind her departure. Working a full-time job, serving on the assembly and dealing with a medical recovery has been too much, she said.
Dock lawsuit argues Sitka’s mayor, administrator personally liable
The former Sitka mayor Marko Dapcevich has included the current mayor Matt Hunter and municipal administrator Mark Gorman in a lawsuit that claims they violated the city charter.
Franklin Street named after early prospector who later settled in Interior
A street in Juneau is a popular locale for residents and tourists alike. South Franklin Street particularly is home to several bars, shops and a rich history. But some wonder how that street got its name.
Schnabel selected as Haines manager in emotional meeting; Case resigns from assembly
The Haines Borough Assembly sought a new direction Tuesday night over stability in its choice for the borough’s top municipal job. One of two finalists, Debra Schnabel was selected as Haines’ new borough manager, pending contract negotiations. Both candidates were local.
Assembly funds schools to full legal amount again
The appropriation meets the full amount state law allows the CBJ to give the school district plus provides $925,700 for other programs and activities not tied to the state funding cap.
City museum gets reprieve from Juneau Assembly
The Juneau Assembly is no longer considering shuttering the Juneau-Douglas City Museum. The 41-year-old institution is one of several facilities singled out for closing to help close a $1.9 million shortfall.