The City of Gustavus may file a request for reconsideration of the commission’s decision to approve the Xunaa Borough proposal.
Local Government
Juneau residents wary of proposed utility rate hikes down the pipe
The city’s utility division proposes increasing the flat residential water rate by just over 10% starting next July and each year until 2029. The proposed sewer increase is nearly 13% each year.
On fourth try, Sitka cruise limit ballot prop goes out for signatures
The last three petition applications were denied by the city’s legal department because they were deemed unenforceable, and included confusing or misleading provisions.
Flood-prone Juneau homeowners remain divided on city’s plan to address glacial outbursts
More than 20 residents shared public testimony at Monday night’s Assembly meeting. While some championed the city’s plan, others expressed frustration with its rollout and cost.
Mendenhall Valley residents divided on flood barriers before vote
City leaders have maintained that the temporary measure is imperative. Some residents say they’d rather have a long-term solution than a short-term plan.
City to negotiate land swap to extend Juneau’s waterfront seawalk farther south
The city has developed the seawalk in sections over the years, and this new section will extend a quarter mile south towards Thane.
Juneau petitions state alcohol board to add more local licenses for beer and wine sales
The Juneau Assembly approved petitioning the Alaska State Alcoholic Beverage Control Board to add eight new alcohol licenses in the capital city earlier this week.
Juneau’s flood fighting plan would cost Mendenhall Valley homeowners $8,000 each. Some of them don’t want it.
If the project fails to move forward, it could jeopardize federal support for more permanent flood mitigation, said City Manager Katie Koester.
Juneau’s tribal and city governments embrace collaboration on public safety and waste management
The details of the partnership are outlined in two agreements passed unanimously by the Juneau Assembly Monday night.
Juneau Assembly OKs $500K grant to local nonprofit for substance misuse services
The grant’s approval comes two months after the permanent closure of Bartlett Regional Hospital’s Rainforest Recovery Center.