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…
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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.
Closed door meetings planned to hear report on personnel investigation
The CBJ assembly and hospital board hold separate executive sessions today to discuss a confidential personnel investigation at Bartlett Regional Hospital regarding allegations of a hostile work environment.
Groundbreaking held for Walter Soboleff Center
Building will fill vacant lot and be devoted to the research and study of the Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian cultures
Filing period opens for October election
(Update) The filing period for three assembly seats and two school board seats starts Friday for the October 1 election.
Juneau Police officers promoted
Deputy Chief Ed Mercer and Lieutenant Scott Erickson are long-time veterans
Pause in parking tickets is over
The city will resume leaving tickets under car windshield wipers.
AJ Mine compact renewal stands — without a public hearing
Despite a public outcry on a recent AJ Mine resolution, the Juneau Assembly Monday refused to reconsider a vote and discuss the issue. The Assembly two weeks ago approved Resolution 2656, renewing a 1979 compact for property owners CBJ and AJT to act as a single entity for future mine exploration and development. Before it…