Juneau voters sent two newcomers to the Assembly, re-elected an incumbent, and gave the Assembly authority to delegate management of city pools.
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Assembly adopts ordinance to curb fencing of stolen goods
Police Lt. David Campbell described property crimes as a “massive” problem in Juneau.
How squeaky wheels are driving changes in Juneau’s tree cutting policy
This isn’t a story about a scandal, but about how a few vocal and connected residents became the proverbial squeaky wheel.
Juneau Assembly debates parking or housing for downtown lot
Juneau Legacy Properties’ proposal is forcing the assembly to consider if the city needs more parking or housing downtown.
Sewer and water fees going up in 2015
Right now, typical residents pay about $90 a month in combined water and sewer fees. By July 2018, they’ll pay about $130.
Cell phone tower ordinance to be reworked, again
SueAnn Randall’s wore this hat to Monday’s Assembly meeting. It’s a dig at the cell phone tower on Spuhn Island, which her home on North Douglas Highway faces.
Mayor proclaims June LGBT celebration month
The Assembly also approved a major rezoning of Pederson Hill, failed to approve a smaller one on an Atlin Drive lot and doubled its filing fees for appeals.
City honors longtime employees Kern and Chaney
The Juneau Assembly Monday said goodbye to retiring longtime employees John Kern and Bonnie Chaney, then welcomed the hospital’s new CEO.
City commission to spend $75K on Juneau Housing Action Plan
Juneau’s Affordable Housing Commission plans to hire a consultant to create a housing action plan for the city
Water and sewer fees poised to increase 31 percent
If the full Assembly approves the committee’s plan, then monthly fees for typical residents would go from about $90 now to $118 in fiscal year 2017.