Results of the recall election — 110 votes for and 172 against — still need to be approved by the city council.
Local Government
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.
Haines assembly repeals permit for heliport near Klukwan
Five different appeals challenged the permit, mostly focusing on noise.
Disgraced former Anchorage health director accused of defrauding state militia
Former Anchorage Health Director Joe Gerace has been charged with one civil count of fraudulent misrepresentation.
Anchorage mayor stays mum on accusations of unethical, unlawful actions
Meanwhile, the mayor’s administration announced another leadership shakeup Tuesday.
Anchorage city employees accuse mayor’s office of using security footage to see who’s talking to ombudsman
The ombusdman described the complaints as, “serious, chilling allegations — even if no videos have been pulled.”
Sitka Assembly considers helping Southeast trollers in legal fight that could shut down fishery
A Seattle-based environmental group wants to stop the Southeast troll fisheries, which they say harm an endangered population of orcas.
In scathing letter, ousted city manager accuses Anchorage mayor of breaking the law
Allegations in the letter include that the mayor directed several contracts to advisor Larry Baker without approval of the Assembly.
Juneau looks to new recruitment strategies amid city worker shortage
The Juneau Assembly is considering offering sign-on bonuses and enhancing retirement benefits to attract and retain more city workers.
Juneau will keep planning for icebreaker, despite removal from federal spending bill
“This decision could further set back our nation’s ability to provide persistent presence in the Arctic for years,” Sen. Dan Sullivan said in a statement.