Voters narrowly rejected a bond proposal for the project last year, and they’ll likely have another chance to vote on it this October. Last year, the Assembly voted against spending $25,000 to advocate for the project.
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Short-term rental owners push back against Juneau Assembly’s registration plan
The Juneau Assembly was set to vote on the program at its Monday meeting. But after hearing from rental operators, they decided it needed more work.
Juneau Assembly approves budget with lowest property tax rate in decades
It’s the lowest mill rate since at least the late 1990s, according to city Finance Director Angie Flick. But because property values have gone up, some residents will still pay more tax than last year.
Juneau Assembly to consider registration program for short-term rentals
It would be the city’s first step toward regulating short-term rentals, like those listed on AirBnB or VRBO.
Sealaska Heritage Institute proposes renaming part of Seward Street
The application would rename the part of the street between Front Street and Marine Way to Heritage Way.
Juneau Assembly makes by-mail elections permanent
The city has used mail-in ballots in local elections for the last three years. Wednesday’s code change makes by-mail voting the default “unless otherwise directed by the Assembly.”
Juneau Assembly declines to reconsider West Douglas e-bike tours
iRide Alaska hoped to offer e-bike tours during the tourist season for up to 10 people each, three times per day on Mondays through Saturdays.
Debate over West Douglas e-bike tours could continue despite Assembly vote against it
The ordinance to lease the road to iRide Alaska failed on Monday, but the Assembly will vote on the lease again at its next meeting on May 8 after one member gave notice for reconsideration.
Proposed Juneau budget raises spending and property tax revenue
Watt’s proposed total mill rate of 10.28 is slightly lower than last year’s, but because of higher property values, the city would still get nearly $6 million more in property tax revenue.
Draft ordinance on city hazard maps seeks balance between property rights and public safety
After more than a year, Juneau has resumed discussion of landslide and avalanche hazard zones with the introduction of a new draft ordinance.