Supporters successfully gathered enough signatures for a 1% seasonal sales tax question to appear on Juneau’s local election ballot this fall.
Clarise Larson
City Government Reporter, KTOO
"My mission is to hold Juneau’s elected officials accountable for their actions and how their decisions impact the lives of the people they represent. It’s rooted in the belief that an informed public has the power to make positive change."
When Clarise isn't working, you can find her skijoring with her dog, Bloon, or climbing up walls at the Rock Dump.
‘We don’t think that’s good public policy’: Goldbelt criticizes five-ship limit, shares details on proposed cruise port
The port project will need approval from the city’s planning commission to move forward, which requires public comment before a vote. Juneau’s city manager said it’s hard to say how long that process will take.
89-year-old woman dies in Juneau after crash on North Douglas Highway
According to the Juneau Police Department, there was only one vehicle involved in the crash.
Assembly members Christine Woll, Alicia Hughes-Skandijs not running for reelection this fall
Both say they want to spend more time with their families and enjoy their free time.
Three key takeaways from Juneau’s finalized city budget
The Juneau Assembly approved the city’s budget for the next fiscal year on Monday after months of deliberation on how to fill a multimillion-dollar budget hole.
Juneau Assembly highlights: budget approval, city museum reductions, flood mitigation funding
Assembly decisions included finalizing proposed service reductions and facility closures, approving new revenue opportunities and setting a property tax rate.