"2018 municipal election"

With the filing deadline closed, a whopping 11 people are running for four open seats on the Juneau Assembly. Yet not one incumbent is being challenged.

The advisory ballot question would have asked voters if they’d support up to $2.8 million to expand child care availability in Juneau with higher property taxes.

Assemblywoman Beth Weldon resigned her seat to begin campaigning for mayor. But Assemblyman Norton Gregory said he’s waiting to resign until after next week’s meetings.

Ken Koelsch won’t seek run for a second term as Juneau mayor. Hours after making the announcement, two Assembly members filed letters of intent to run for the seat.