That sets up the race for House District 34 to be between two sitting Juneau Assembly members, Democrat Rob Edwardson and Republican Jerry Nankervis.
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Two from Juneau file for Kito’s House seat
Educator Sara Hannan and union leader Chris Dimond filed for the House District 33 seat, which includes downtown Juneau, Douglas Island, Thane and some other capital city neighborhoods, plus Haines, Skagway, Klukwan and Gustavus.
Public safety task force calls for police cameras in Juneau
Juneau’s public safety task force is recommending police-operated cameras be posted in areas with high crime. The Juneau Assembly has yet to deliberate on the proposal.
Juneau Assembly majority explains annexation bid
The City and Borough of Juneau’s controversial petition to annex four tracts — three on Admiralty Island — is headed to the Local Boundary Commission for consideration. The Assembly majority spoke to KTOO to explain its reasoning.
Deputy Mayor Nankervis announces primary run for Alaska House
Juneau Deputy Mayor Jerry Nankervis announced Tuesday that he wants to represent the Mendenhall Valley in the Alaska House of Representatives. Nankervis filed a letter of intent to run in the August 2018 Republican primary for District 34, one of two Juneau House districts.
After mining exec weighs in, Juneau Assembly holds off on boundary mine resolution
An email from Mike Satre of Hecla Greens Creek Mine prompted the resolutions referral back to committee. Satre urged the Assembly to work the issue through state and provincial levels rather than trying to invoke international treaties.
Juneau Assembly reaffirms commitment to climate goals
The Juneau Assembly voted 6-3 to reaffirm its commitment to combating climate change. Opponents argued against interjecting into a national debate.
‘Freedom of information’ costs set to rise in Juneau
The Juneau Assembly approved protocols for responding to freedom of information requests. But critics say it will make public records requests more expensive.
Juneau Assembly eyes raising hotel bed tax, sets sales tax funding plan
In vote after vote, a divided Juneau Assembly set its list of $47 million in sales tax-funded projects. Infrastructure for wastewater, drinking water, municipal buildings and airport improvements are high on the list.
Officer Reishus honored, remembered by JPD and CCFR
Karl Reishus died after a fall during a training exercise at the Hagevig Regional Fire Training Center 25 years ago.