The two propositions were filed late last month. One seeks to restore some recently-eliminated city funding, while the other would add a new seasonal sales tax to boost funding to the city’s recreational facilities.
Juneau elections
Juneau voters chose to cut local taxes last election. Now, some residents want them back.
Two separate proposed citizen propositions would restore some of the city funding lost as a result of last year’s local election.
Juneau’s new sales tax exemptions just rolled out. Here’s what you need to know.
The exemptions apply to the same food items that qualify under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as SNAP or food stamps, and to residential utilities.
Juneau Assembly kills ordinance to adopt local ranked choice voting system
The decision came after multiple people testified on the topic at the Assembly’s regular meeting, almost all against adopting the change.
Juneau Assembly will decide whether to adopt ranked choice voting Monday
If adopted, Juneau would become the first major city in Alaska to adopt ranked choice voting for municipal elections.
Newly-elected Juneau school board members officially begin terms
The board also honored outgoing members Emil Mackey and Deedie Sorensen.