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Tag 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: local elections are important so please vote
The short version of today’s article is this: our local election this week will determine four important things – our sales tax rate, whether use of the lowest qualified bidder* is always required in CBJ contracts, 1/3 of our Assembly, … Continue reading
Posted in democracy, elections, Opinion
Tagged elections, Juneau, juneau assembly, Juneau School Board, voting
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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
Posted in Informational, Juneau, meeting reminder
Tagged CBJ, elections, Juneau, juneau assembly, juneau gov't, local gov't
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Meetings this week (9/5 – 9/10)
The Tongass Democrats will hold our monthly meeting this week, so if you are a Democrat interested in doing some of the work of democracy, click to get the details. In addition, the City and Borough of Juneau has three … Continue reading
Posted in democracy, Informational
Tagged calendar, citizen involvement, Juneau, local gov't
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