Beginning in 2016, individual jewelry items that sell for more than $12,000 will be taxed at the same rate as everything else.
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So far, only one newcomer in Juneau’s fall elections
Local voters could elect up to six new members to the Juneau Assembly and School Board this fall — if candidates step up.
Assembly addresses Juneau’s growing housing problem
Much of the conversation at Monday’s Assembly meeting centered on housing and how Juneau could grow as a city.
Juneau Assembly votes to raise penalty for unpermitted signs
The Juneau Assembly voted Monday night to amend the signs code, adding a penalty that’s at least five times higher for unpermitted signs outside businesses.
Proposed aquatics board gets stripped of some power
The board being proposed now wouldn’t be able to hire and fire its own CEO.
Juneau Assembly honors JPD’s “Rock Star”
JPD Officer Blaine Hatch recently received the Alaska Municipal League’s Employee of the Year award, honoring the state’s top local government employee.
Assembly committee: Scale back senior sales tax exemption
A package of sales tax recommendations that could take a big bite out of the city’s anticipated budget deficit is headed for public hearing.
Assembly to hear Haven House appeal
The Juneau Assembly agreed to hear an appeal that could block the transitional home Haven House from operating.
Juneau Assembly passes cell tower ordinance
It focuses largely on making cell towers visually unobtrusive by concealing its features and having them blend into their surroundings.
Juneau marks 13th anniversary of 9/11
About 100 Juneau residents gathered at the 9/11 monument at Rotary Park to mark the anniversary of the terrorist attacks