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Public suggestions for spending cruise ship passenger fees being accepted starting Monday More than $21.6M available after record season, but proposals limited to cruise-related projects. Dec 3, 2023by Mark SabbatiniNewscruise shipsMunicipal Governmenttourism Assembly members prepare to retreat so they can move ahead on next year’s budget “Very draft” $190 million spending plan for FY25 based on status quo has $1 million deficit. Nov 30, 2023by Mark SabbatiniNewsbudgetMunicipal Government A local sales tax holiday? Don’t pack your shopping bags yet Proposal to waive taxes for a day or two each year isn’t a quick sale to most Assembly members Nov 30, 2023by Mark SabbatiniNewsMunicipal Government Lots of local seats of power are open, for those who can stand up to the pressurePlanning commission, board of equalization, hospital board, JDEC among current CBJ openings. Nov 18, 2023by Mark SabbatiniNewsMunicipal Government Haines Assembly ends assessor’s contract after 600 residents petition for removalMichael Dahle formerly worked as a deputy assessor in Juneau. Nov 17, 2023By Clarise Larson, Chilkat Valley NewsNewsMunicipal Government Video Most Assembly members express preference for fewer cruise visitors after record seasonIn 6-3 informal vote, members ask tourism director for reduction strategy for 2026 and beyond. Nov 7, 2023by Mark SabbatiniNewscruise shipsMunicipal GovernmenttourismVideos Video City meeting to update Mendenhall River flooding issues and answer public questions set for MondayIn-person, remote and written testimony being accepted by Assembly’s Committee of the Whole. Nov 5, 2023by Mark SabbatiniNewsfloodingMunicipal Government 9% increase in nearly all docks and harbors fees approved by Assembly5-4 vote comes after some residents express concerns about costs to liveaboards and fishers. Oct 24, 2023by Mark SabbatiniNewsMunicipal Government Opinion: Juneau Assembly attempts ‘end run’ around voters“Information is one thing, but weighing in on an election is another.” – Assembly member Michelle Bonnet Hale, Aug. 1, 2022 During a specially held… Continue reading Jul 6, 2023By Win GrueningOpinionColumnsMunicipal GovernmentOpinion