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Category Archives: Juneau
Opinion: More Democrats should volunteer for CBJ boards
Keeping our community operating smoothly requires many people working together. Naturally, a lot of these people are paid employees, but a surprisingly large number of our fellow citizens volunteer their time to help keep things running. From our hospital to … Continue reading
Posted in democracy, Juneau, Opinion
Tagged CBJ, citizen involvement, Juneau, juneau assembly, juneau gov't, local gov't, volunteering
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Opinion: A newcomer’s perspective on Juneau’s election
This month’s election prompted one new Juneauite to consider the differences between his new community and his old one. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Paul! – Mary As a newcomer to Juneau it’s hard for me to say what is … Continue reading
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Tongass Democrats: Our Vision for Juneau
Politics is about values, and with that in mind, I would like to highlight the brand new Tongass Democrats local platform. This document, which is in harmony with the state party’s platform, explains what we believe to be the building … Continue reading
Posted in democracy, Informational, Juneau
Tagged CBJ, citizen involvement, juneau assembly, juneau gov't, local gov't, local platform, values
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Municipal election resources
The surest way to be represented in the local community is to cast your own vote! While we of the Tongass Democrats prefer candidates who hold progressive values, what is most important that those elected represent the true will of … Continue reading
Posted in elections, Informational, Juneau
Tagged elections, juneau assembly, juneau gov't, local gov't
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Opinion: Local elections make a difference in your life
In 2016, Juneau voters made decisions about marijuana laws and a 3% local tax. Well, actually, 1 out of every 3 Juneau voters made that decision, because only 33.5% of us voted. I’d like to see that change.
Posted in democracy, guest post, Juneau, Opinion
Tagged CBJ, citizen involvement, education, elections, Juneau, juneau assembly, juneau gov't, local gov't
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Meetings this week (9/18 – 9/24)
The Tongass Democrats have no meetings or events this week. The City and Borough of Juneau meetings this week include the regular Assembly meeting and Manager’s Report, and the Public Safety Task Force. The Lands Committee meeting and Committee of … Continue reading
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Tagged CBJ, elections, Juneau, juneau assembly, juneau gov't, local gov't
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Municipal ballots won’t tell you candidate party
In roughly three weeks, eligible voters in Juneau will go to the polls to elect three of our neighbors to our Assembly and two to serve on the school board (AKA, the Juneau Board of Education).* If you have already … Continue reading
Posted in Informational, Juneau
Tagged CBJ, citizen involvement, election, elections, juneau assembly, Juneau School Board, local gov't
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annual Democratic picnic a delicious success!
Last Sunday, the Tongass Democrats’ held our Annual Family Picnic at Sandy Beach, and a grand time was had by all! Thanks to everyone who volunteered, set up and clean up was fun and fast – Thanks to everyone who … Continue reading
Posted in Informational, Juneau
Tagged fellowship
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Volunteer at the Annual Democratic Picnic!
Our annual summer picnic is coming up tomorrow from noon to 3 PM at Sandy Beach – we hope you can make it and bring a dish to share! We’ve got live music, candidate presentations, and a voter registrar – … Continue reading
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Tagged Annual Democratic Picnic, candidate presentations, fellowship, Front Street Clinic, Year of Kindness
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Meetings this week (8/7 – 8/13)
This week is the Tongass Democrats’ Year of Kindness event in support of the Front Street Clinic! The City and Borough of Juneau has a lot of meetings this week: from Youth Activities to Mining, there’s a little something for … Continue reading
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Tagged calendar, CBJ, citizen involvement, juneau assembly, juneau gov't, local gov't
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