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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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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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Meetings this week (9/25 – 10/1)
The Tongass Democrats have one committee meeting next Sunday, and the City and Borough of Juneau has two meetings this week. Reminder: CBJ elections will take place on October 3. Early voting starts September 18. Three Assembly seats, two School … Continue reading
Posted in elections, Informational, meeting reminder
Tagged CBJ, elections, juneau assembly, juneau gov't, local gov't
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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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