The committee will be tasked with reviewing legislation that comes before the Assembly to ensure that it doesn’t perpetuate discrimination or inequality in the community.
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Policymakers at a loss for child care solutions as Juneau schools start remote
Meanwhile, some parents are getting creative. More than 200 people have joined a local Facebook group where they’re matchmaking for small, COVID-19 learning bubbles and child care.
Juneau Assembly approves $200,000 in renter relief
The emergency appropriation sets aside money from Juneau’s affordable housing fund for residents who have been laid off or are unable to work due to COVID-19.
Property tax increase contested as Juneau officials budget for an uncertain year
City officials know they’re going to have millions of dollars less in sales taxes and cruise ship taxes, but they don’t know for how long because of big, unpredictable factors related to the pandemic.
Juneau Assembly considers loans to help small business owners amid coronavirus shutdowns
The Juneau Assembly failed to pass an emergency resolution Tuesday that would provide $3 million in loans. But it could decide to revisit the proposal Wednesday.
Juneau Assembly passes city budget as state budget impacts loom
The city’s budget maintains the same level of services and operations from the previous year. But the Alaska Legislature’s ongoing special session leaves several things up in the air.
Capital City Fire/Rescue considers taking over hospital sleep-off program
The program provides space at Bartlett Regional Hospital for intoxicated people to rest until they sober up. But the hospital wants to focus more on recovery programs and has plans for a drug treatment unit.
Juneau Assembly rejects cruise invitation, citing possible conflicts of interest
The four-day trip between Vancouver, British Columbia, and Los Angeles will be the Norwegian Joy’s inaugural U.S. voyage. But some Assembly members questioned the company’s motives at Monday’s meeting.
Juneau Assembly approves passenger fee funding for waterfront development
Three days after the final ruling over how the city spends passenger fees, the Juneau Assembly approved a downtown waterfront improvement package Monday that will be paid for in large part with those fees.
Juneau Assembly updates city smoking restrictions, including vaping
Smoking tobacco is already illegal in and around most businesses in Juneau. The new rules bring the city into compliance with a statewide anti-smoking law passed last year, much of which already aligns with city code.