The Juneau Assembly won’t revisit the marijuana zoning, but it plans to work on a new ordinance that may add additional requirements, such as municipal licensing, limiting hours of operation and odor control.
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Juneau to hold March special election for new mayor
“I think there is a desire out there for people to be able to vote on a leadership position. And I also believe that it is a way of making all of us, including the community, move on during this difficult time,” said assembly member Kate Troll.
Fisk beats Sanford in race for Juneau mayor
The new mayor was the only change to the Juneau Assembly to come out of the elections. Assemblymen Loren Jones and Jerry Nankervis will both retain their seats for second terms.
Watch: Juneau Votes assembly candidate debate
About 40 people attended a debate between the candidates for Juneau Assembly on Tuesday. Watch the debate here.
Still no confirmed candidates for 2 Juneau School Board seats
Monday is the filing deadline for municipal election candidates to run in Juneau. If no one’s elected to the school board, the board will choose their new colleagues.
Assembly considers $1 million hit to Juneau seniors’ sales tax perk
The Juneau Assembly advanced a series of policy changes Thursday that would leave lower-income seniors entirely exempt from paying city sales tax, while reducing wealthier seniors’ benefit.
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.
Juneau’s Loren Jones appointed to state marijuana board
Jones was appointed to the public health seat for his long history in the substance abuse and mental health fields.
Proposed aquatics board gets stripped of some power
The board being proposed now wouldn’t be able to hire and fire its own CEO.
Accessory apartment proposal fails at Juneau Assembly
A proposal from the Juneau Affordable Housing Commission intended to spur development of low-cost rental units failed at the Assembly this week.