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Local Government
Bicycle awareness campaign wraps up
Juneau Police Chief Bryce Johnson is wearing a white and black-spotted cycling jersey
Bartlett CEO directed to address management issues
The city hired an investigator in early June to conduct an investigation into allegations of a hostile work environment.
CBJ looks for a new lobbyist
The city and borough of Juneau is in the market for a new legislative lobbyist.
Long-time lobbyist Clark Gruening retired at the end of July after more than 25 years with the CBJ.
Douglas business gets auctioned on Wednesday
Potential buyers, identified as South of the Bridge LLC, may already have a liquor license for the potentially resurrected Louie’s
Assembly encourages housing development with property tax deferral
The CBJ assembly adopted an ordinance that would allow the city to defer property taxes if land is subdivided into three or more lots.
City manager gets a raise
In a 7-2 vote, the CBJ assembly approved a three percent pay increase for city manager Kim Kiefer. That means Kiefer will be getting an annual salary of $149,350 with benefits retroactively effective April 1, 2013. The merit increase was put forward by the city manager evaluation subcommittee made up of Mayor Merrill Sanford and…
Spot the Chief on his bicycle
School begins Tuesday in Juneau, so watch out for kids on bicycles — and Juneau’s police chief. He’ll be riding his bicycle this week throughout Juneau to raise awareness of bicyclists. Since June 1st, the Juneau Police Department has had five reports of vehicle and bike collisions. The problem seems to be drivers who fail…
Filing period ends with only one contested seat
The filing period to run for assembly and school board in the October election is officially over. Only the area-wide assembly seat is contested. It’s currently held by Johan Dybdahl, who can’t run again due to term limits.
CBJ noise ordinance still in the works
The latest version dictates what times are considered ‘day-time’ hours versus ‘night-time’ hours. It also defines noise level in terms of decibels, which CBJ attorney Amy Mead says is hard to enforce.