School boards can also ask local governments for funding beyond that cap, and during last year’s budget process, the school board asked for $2.2 million. Now, the board is asking for an additional $2.5 million.
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Juneau School District loses $269,000 to scammer
By the time the city’s finance department contacted the FBI, Juneau Police Department, CBJ Law Department and First National Bank of Alaska, it was too late to recover the funds.
Juneau joins Southeast communities in backing king salmon troll fishery
In December, a magistrate judge recommended halting the winter and summer king salmon troll fisheries in Southeast Alaska. A final decision from a federal judge in Washington is expected to come soon.
Without enough volunteers, Juneau Assembly considers merging some advisory boards
The Assembly will decide Monday whether to combine three advisory boards and the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee into one Parks and Recreation Advisory Board.
Juneau tour company hopes to offer e-bike tours on Douglas Pioneer Road
Local company iRide Alaska has applied for a permit from the city to use the West Douglas Pioneer Road for e-bike tours, but whether it’s considered a trail or a road could make or break their plans.
Juneau Assembly approves tourism policy objectives, including five-ship limit
The city hopes to curb issues like crowding and air pollution in the downtown area.
Juneau Assembly outlines state and federal funding priorities
Several projects have carried over from last year, including a multiuse path in Lemon Creek, a new City Hall and a second crossing between Juneau and Douglas Island.
City asks Juneau residents for input on Marine Park renovations
An online survey asks park-goers and nearby business owners how they use the space, and what they’d like to see there in the future.
Juneau election results are final, with real estate disclosure repeal effective immediately
In the end, Juneau voters decided not to borrow money for a new City Hall, but they did vote to repeal the city’s mandatory real estate disclosure.
Gaps widen for ballot propositions 1 and 4 in Juneau’s municipal election
A proposition related to real estate disclosure seems likely to pass while another concerning funding for a new city hall looks as though it may fail.