Letters to the Editor

Letter: Koelsch will move us forward in the right direction

My choice for our next mayor is Ken Koelsch. Ken is somebody from my perspective who will move our community forward in the right direction.… Continue reading

  • Mar 10, 2016

Letter: For Crane

By all accounts, both Juneau’s mayoral candidates are admirable people. But media reports reveal striking differences between their positions in some areas, which can give… Continue reading

  • Mar 9, 2016

Letter: For Crane

I never worked with Ken Koelsch or had him as a teacher, but by all accounts he was an inspiring mentor to many Juneau-Douglas High… Continue reading

  • Mar 9, 2016

Letter: Crane a proponent for education

I’m voting for Karen Crane for Mayor on March 15. Bbetter yet, I’ll do it soon at the Assembly chambers, since early voting has started.… Continue reading

  • Mar 9, 2016

Letter: For Koelsch

March is a very strange time for an election for mayor. What could the majority of Assembly members have been thinking when they turned down… Continue reading

  • Mar 9, 2016

Letter: Koelsch walks the talk

When it comes to people who serve on the Assembly, I look for people who say what they mean and do what they say. Sometimes,… Continue reading

  • Mar 9, 2016

Letter: Mayoral forum response

As I listened to candidate responses at the Thursday Mayoral Forum sponsored by the Juneau Chamber of Commerce, I was taken aback by one of… Continue reading

  • Mar 9, 2016

Letter: For Koelsch

This letter is written in support of Ken Koelsch for mayor. I have known Ken for many years and appreciate his depth of knowledge, hard… Continue reading

  • Mar 8, 2016

Letter: Karen Crane is a good leader

This is to express my support for Karen Crane as mayor of Juneau, based on my experience of Karen’s leadership in two different contexts. I… Continue reading

  • Mar 8, 2016

Letter: Marijuana shouldn’t be allowed in residential areas

Commercial marijuana operations shouldn’t be allowed in residential areas. A hundred people have already signed a petition to stop that, and I bet most of… Continue reading

  • Mar 7, 2016

Letter: Supporting Koelsch for mayor

Juneau needs a mayor who has a wide range of experience to guide our community through the tough times ahead. When you go to the… Continue reading

  • Mar 6, 2016

Letter: If you find a syringe

We have been finding syringes in our community. They are littering trails, streams, parking lots and even our yards. If you find a syringe you… Continue reading

  • Mar 6, 2016

Letter: Koelsch is a step in the right direction

Juneau seniors, March 15 is an important day. You have a big decision to make. You can choose to support a bloated and wasteful city… Continue reading

  • Mar 6, 2016

Letter: Don’t privatize the Alaska Psychiatric Institute

The committee substitute for Senate Bill 74 proposed that money be spent “analyzing the feasibility of privatizing services delivered at the Alaska Psychiatric Institute.” We… Continue reading

  • Mar 6, 2016

Letter: This senior is for Crane

There’s been a lot of talk during this mayoral race about property and sales tax exemptions provided to seniors. These benefits are very important for… Continue reading

  • Mar 6, 2016

Letter: It’s complicated

“It’s complicated” may be the best way to describe politics in our little town. Mayor Greg Fisk’s untimely death and Mary Becker’s ascendancy, with resultant… Continue reading

  • Mar 1, 2016

Letter: Crane is qualified

Join me in voting for Karen Crane for mayor on March 15.Jay CrondahlJuneau… Continue reading

  • Mar 2, 2016

Letter: For Koelsch

The special election for Juneau’s mayor is coming soon, and we urge the citizens of Juneau to learn about the candidates who are running for… Continue reading

  • Mar 2, 2016

Letter: In support of Koelsch

I strongly support Ken Koelsch who is running for mayor in the upcoming City and Borough of Juneau election on March 15. Ken is somebody… Continue reading

  • Mar 2, 2016

Letter: Breaking the backs of seniors

It was announced this week that there would be a reduction of senior benefits. First of all, these people are already living well below the… Continue reading

  • Mar 1, 2016