CBJ Assembly Meetings

The proposal came about as the Assembly looks to find new sources of revenue for the city after tax cuts last election and now struggles to maintain current services.

The Juneau Assembly met for a regular meeting to vote on whether to require nonprofits to charge sales tax, discuss several ordinances related to glacial outburst flood mitigation and evaluate the city manager and city attorney’s pay.

City leaders are thinking about how to come up with millions for a long-term solution sponsored by the Army Corps and temporary flood wall upkeep.

A Juneau man said he wasn’t allowed to be in the parade carrying a sign that criticizes war. He says it’s an infringement of his First Amendment rights, and wants the city to get involved.

When the rate hikes were approved last year, city officials said they were needed to help offset hundreds of millions of dollars in replacements and repairs for the water and sewer system in the coming decade.

The change for most city staff comes after negotiations with a union representing some city employees resulted in the addition of the holiday and wage increases over the next few years.