Letters to the Editor

Letter: In support of Troll’s reelection

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

  • Sep 30, 2016

Letter: Vote for Becker and Gregory

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

  • Sep 30, 2016

Letter: Why Liebelt has my vote

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

  • Sep 29, 2016

Letter: I’m endorsing Kate Troll

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

  • Sep 29, 2016

Letter: Mary Becker for Assembly

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

  • Sep 29, 2016

Letter: Kate Troll for Assembly

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

  • Sep 29, 2016

Letter: Troll and Liebelt for Assembly

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

  • Sep 29, 2016

Letter: The PFD is a gift

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

  • Sep 29, 2016

Letter: Why I’m voting for Mary Becker

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

  • Sep 29, 2016

Letter: A new voice for new times

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

  • Sep 29, 2016

Letter: Vote Mary Becker

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

  • Sep 29, 2016

Letter: Senior sales tax a wedge issue

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

  • Sep 28, 2016

Letter: Senior sales tax

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

  • Sep 28, 2016

Letter: Just say ‘no’

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

  • Sep 27, 2016

Vote for Mary Becker

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

  • Sep 27, 2016

Letter: Where my vote goes this Assembly election

I have been a Juneau resident for the last 34 years. I don’t write letters to the editor often, but I am very concerned with… Continue reading

  • Sep 26, 2016

Letter: Kate Troll for Juneau’s future

Kate Troll is a woman who can roll up her sleeves and get to work - and that’s exactly what we need right now on… Continue reading

  • Sep 26, 2016

Letter: In support of Munoz

I wanted to state that Representative Cathy Munoz is the most active and involved politician I have ever observed. If someone were to examine this… Continue reading

  • Sep 26, 2016

Letter: In response to Kate Troll’s comments on the senior tax exemptions

I was surprised after reading in Thursday’s paper that Kate Troll implied that after 10 years, we would be grateful to the seven Assembly members… Continue reading

  • Sep 23, 2016

Letter: Supporting Arnold Liebelt for Assembly

I’m supporting my friend Arnold Liebelt in his campaign for the City and Borough of Juneau Assembly. I believe he’ll do a great job in… Continue reading

  • Sep 23, 2016