A great deal of attention has been given to the sales tax exemption for seniors. That exemption was given as a privilege and now seems… Continue reading
Alaska is caught in financial turmoil, and we need someone who is able to make financially sound decisions for Juneau in the upcoming year. Arnold… Continue reading
By a 7-2 vote, Juneau’s former assembly restructured our senior sales tax exemption program from one that applied to all purchases, to one that covers… Continue reading
As a 56-year resident of Alaska with 90 percent of that time living in Juneau, I feel it’s as important to vote as it ever… Continue reading
Mary Becker is an outstanding public servant. She has demonstrated her commitment to our community through her 30 years of work as a public school… Continue reading
Life as a working parent is busy and expensive. From paying for essentials like child care and health care and a few “unnecessary” but enriching… Continue reading
I support the reelection of Kate Troll to the City and Borough of Juneau Assembly.I’ve known Kate since the 1980s when she worked out in… Continue reading
I have known Mary Becker for nearly 30 years. For decades she was a highly respected middle school teacher at Marie Drake. After retirement, she… Continue reading
Some seniors support new taxes.It’s been a tax blessing to live in Alaska for the past 40 years and enjoy the lowest state motor fuel… Continue reading
I moved to Southeast Alaska nearly 25 years ago, so I’m not quite a sourdough, but definitely no longer a cheechako. Some of the first… Continue reading
I want the residents of our City and Borough of Juneau to know that I am supporting Mary Becker for Assembly for three simple reasons.During… Continue reading
As a senior citizen who has lived in Juneau for 38 years, I feel compelled to respond to a recent letter to the editor. I… Continue reading
Two of the three things certain in life are taxes and change. Many people don’t like either one. We won’t talk about the third in… Continue reading
The Webster Dictionary defines “gift” as “Something given without payment in return as to show favor toward someone . . .”Doesn’t that sound like the… Continue reading
As someone who grew up in Juneau and has raised her children here, I’d like to recommend that all citizens of Juneau consider voting for… Continue reading
Juneau, along with other communities in Alaska, is facing challenging times ahead. The recent $4.8 million cut to the City and Borough of Juneau budget… Continue reading
As a small business owner, I’d like to comment on the current Assembly races. Only one sitting Assembly member had the good sense to realize… Continue reading
I am a longtime resident and home owner in Juneau. I am a retired senior who is considerably older than 65, and I will be… Continue reading
When I started this campaign on Aug. 15, I made three promises to myself: 1) I will be myself and not try to be someone… Continue reading
It is with amusement that I read the City and Borough of Juneau Voter Information pamphlet on propositions 1, 2 and 3. These are all… Continue reading
