Incumbents and hopefuls found much common ground during a forum moderated by the Juneau League of Women Voters. But there were differences in policy and philosophy.
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Special interest groups mostly favor incumbents in Juneau’s local election
Public filings with the Alaska Public Offices Commission detail the role of special interest groups from business, labor and a senior-led taxpayers’ group. Most endorsements have gone to incumbents in Juneau’s Assembly race.
Juneau Assembly candidate files on Monday, drops out on Wednesday
In a statement, Triem wrote she was especially thankful to her “fellow millennials who had faith in me to represent their interests, priorities, and approach to our community, its challenges and sustainable future.”
Challengers file for three Juneau Assembly seats
Three seats on the Juneau Assembly will be contested this fall. Filing closed Monday revealing the field of challengers in Oct. 3 election.
Three candidates to run for two Juneau School Board seats
Sean O’Brien, a school board member who has served on and off since 2005 for a total of nine years, will not seek re-election. The candidates that are running are Jeff Short, Kevin Allen and incumbent Brian Holst.