“Her focus on education, her focus on examining our city budget at a really deep level, not just a broad stroke policy level, but getting into the line items – I think that’s a really valuable for assembly members to go after the budget work,” said Deputy Mayor Jesse Kiehl.
Local Government
Public Works Director Rorie Watt is Juneau’s next city manager
“I just think that the manager’s job is the juggler of so many different things. I think it’s just going to be fun. I don’t think it’s going to be easy,” Rorie Watt said.
CBJ Meeting -2-8-16
Regular Meeting, Monday, February 8, 2016
Juneau Assembly bans use of butane, propane for refining pot for personal use
The Juneau Assembly outlawed certain marijuana refining methods for personal use Monday night in a 5-3 vote.
Instead of budget cuts, school district asks ‘What can we add?’
The Juneau School District is facing a sixth year of budget cuts, and it’s handling the budget process a little differently than it has in recent years.
Skagway assemblyman admits tax charges, owes IRS $600,000+
Dan Henry agreed to pay more than $600,000 in restitution and serve up to two years in federal prison.
Angoon calls for help after discovering high mercury levels in subsistence seal
The city thinks Hecla’s Greens Creek mine may be responsible. The mine says its discharges in the area meet state requirements.
City close to hiring two top positions
The City and Borough of Juneau has named candidates for two top positions: city manager and chief housing officer.
Crane vacates assembly seat to run for mayor
For the second time in about a month, the Juneau Assembly must appoint a new member.
Karen Crane hopes to be Juneau’s next ‘activist mayor’
There’s only one other candidate who has filed so far, Koelsch. Candidates have until Jan. 25 to file. The special election is March 15.