City officials know they’re going to have millions of dollars less in sales taxes and cruise ship taxes, but they don’t know for how long because of big, unpredictable factors related to the pandemic.
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$3M in local small business loans could start flowing Friday in Juneau
Meanwhile, the city’s budgeting process is underway and filled with unknowns. Juneau’s city manager proposed a significant property tax increase to balance the budget.
Additional ballots nudge Centennial Hall debt question from ‘no’ to ‘yes’
Some 2,000 absentee and questioned ballots were outstanding after election night, with two close races pending in Juneau.
Angoon residents, supporters protest Juneau’s annexation petition
A fight over land is reigniting after the City and Borough of Juneau submitted a proposal to annex portions of Admiralty Island to the state’s Local Boundary Commission.
Juneau’s homeless population declines for first time since 2016
Juneau has a number of organizations providing assistance to the economically vulnerable. But availability of resources is always an issue, and proposed cuts to state services could have an impact.
Juneau Assembly OKs airport and port budgets at committee level
Both city-owned enterprises are seeing more traffic and more revenue from their users, and their budgets are growing along with them.
No cuts to city services, facilities under Juneau’s proposed budget
The Juneau Assembly will meet as the finance committee each Wednesday through the end of May to refine the budget. As proposed, the city would have to draw down $500,000 from reserves.
Waste Management closes recycling building, sets up temporary replacement
The city’s drop-off recycling center building in Lemon Creek has been closed due to concerns over its structural integrity. But the building’s closure won’t mess up your Saturday routine.
Angoon protests Admiralty Island annexation
The Juneau Assembly’s plans to annex four new areas into the borough is drawing opposition from officials and residents of Angoon, which lays historic claims to Admiralty Island.
Alaska regulator reviews Canadian firm’s acquisition of AEL&P
Hydro One is pressing ahead with its acquisition of Alaska Electric Light & Power Co. But the City and Borough of Juneau wants state regulators to extend the comment period while it studies the ramifications of the deal.