Another provision says that people will be required to use restrooms and locker rooms appropriate to their gender presentation regardless of their assigned sex at birth.
Local Government
Juneau’s multimillion dollar whale park almost ready for bids
The bidding process for construction of an estimated $11 million seawalk, island and park near the Douglas bridge could begin in the next few weeks–creating a home for a major Juneau landmark.
Bethel City Council nixes local option vote in October
Bethel left local option in 2009 and citizens voted again in 2010 to stay out while still rejecting local sales. That triggered a liquor status that allows for unlimited importations and no local sales.
On 40th anniversary, Southeast’s smallest city remains defiant
Most people in Petersburg don’t give much thought to the handful of houses which sit on the other shore of the Wrangell Narrows. But to the people who live there it’s a place they are proud to call home.
Juneau’s next charter school may the first of its kind in Alaska
A group of educators and parents in Juneau are advocating for a new elementary school focusing on science, technology, engineering and math.
Former public radio reporter, mayor file for Haines Borough Assembly seats
Skagway’s filing period closes August 17th and Haines’ closes August 20th. The general election is Tuesday, Oct. 6.
Juneau Assembly relaxes child care facility restrictions
Attendance was thin at Monday’s Juneau Assembly meeting, but at least one parent and one prospective child care provider in the audience were elated.
Juneau Assembly nixes sales tax break on high-value jewelry
Beginning in 2016, individual jewelry items that sell for more than $12,000 will be taxed at the same rate as everything else.
Juneau voters won’t be asked to fund new school debt in October
Instead, the Assembly Finance Committee last week unanimously recommended partially funding the school district request with $800,000 in leftover sales tax revenue.
Draft petition seeks to create new city in Ketchikan Gateway Borough
Consolidation has failed in Ketchikan many times in the past. Now, a group of people in the Ketchikan Gateway Borough’s North End is trying something completely different.