New Bartlett Regional Hospital CEO Chuck Bill will make $315,000 annually and get two signing bonuses worth a total of $63,000.
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Juneau Assembly sets school funding floor
The Juneau Assembly voted to provide no less than $24.1 million to local schools next year, but two members argued for a lower amount.
Juneau Assembly could tap capital projects to address shortfall
The assembly last week requested a list of capital projects that could be delayed or downsized to free up money for operations.
Kiefer offers plan for addressing Juneau’s budget shortfall
City Manager Kim Kiefer wants to balance Juneau’s budget with a combination of savings, spending reductions and property tax increases.
Southeast tribes meet about mining concerns
Southeast Alaska tribal leaders are meeting to discuss Canadian mines that could impact regional fisheries.
Assembly hopes to attract more federal research jobs to Juneau
A city task force will study the issue and report to the assembly in six months.
Juneau Assembly OKs cell tower moratorium
The assembly also accepted two emotional appeals last night on a dangerous dog designation and the “field of fireweed.”
Juneau Assembly halts cell phone towers until plan in place
The Juneau Assembly has placed a moratorium on cell phone towers while it works on a wireless communications master plan.
Deal in the works to avert Juneau’s “fecal cliff”
The proposal calls for landfill operator Waste Management to continue shipping the city’s processed sewage sludge to the Lower 48 for the next five years.
Juneau Assembly committee looks to simplify labor agreement resolution
A draft resolution was described as too wordy and overly complex by members of the Assembly Public Works and Facilities Committee on Monday.