Local Government
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Latest unofficial returns from Icy Strait communities
Alaska Municipal Elections Round-Up
Here’s a quick round-up of how yesterday’s local elections played out across the state.
Low voter turnout is chronic problem in the capital city
Voter turnout at Tuesday’s election was a dismal 14 and a half percent.
Troll leads Peters in Juneau’s only contested municipal election race
In unofficial results, Troll leads by almost 300 votes with 1866 total; Bill Peters has 1571 votes.
Vote today in Juneau
Tuesday is Election Day in Juneau. Polls are open between 7 o’clock this morning and 8 o’clock tonight.
Bartlett board sets timeline for new CEO hiring process
Hospital Spokesman Jim Strader says the board hopes to hire an interim CEO by the end of October. He says the goal is to make a permanent hire by June 30, 2014, following a nationwide search.
Tuesday is municipal Election Day
Juneau voters go to the polls Tuesday to elect three Assembly and two school board members.
Juneau Preparedness Expo back at Centennial Hall
CBJ Emergency Programs Manager Tom Mattice says this year’s expo will feature more presentations on emergency preparedness topics.
Assembly candidate Mary Becker to continue work on housing, other CBJ issues
She’s running unopposed for a second term to a District 1 seat