[Opinion] Juneau taxpayers fight back

Win Gruening: Alaska voters fight back

By WIN GRUENING The right of the citizenry to directly petition their government is often seen primarily as a way for d groups to air their grievances, potentially shift public opinion, and eventually enact ballot initiatives or referenda to achieve their goals. We have seen this play out in Juneau recently with the third attempt […] The post Win Gruening: Alaska voters fight back appeared first on Must Read Alaska.

Juneau taxpayers fight back

Juneau Empire Juneau Empire - The Voice of Alaska's Capital Since 1912 The right of the citizenry to directly petition their government is often seen primarily as a way for marginalized groups to air their grievances, potentially shift public opinion, and eventually enact ballot initiatives or referenda to achieve their goals. Opinion: Juneau taxpayers fight back Wire Service

Cruise ship fees to pay for new projects in Juneau

Safety cameras along the Juneau Seawalk, a covered bus stop in the Mendenhall Valley and public Wi-Fi downtown are some of the new projects that could be funded by the fees paid by cruise ship passengers this year. Every season, the City and Borough of Juneau collects a $5 fee from each cruise ship passenger who comes into port. That money is pooled together and can go toward paying for projects in Juneau that serve visitors or ease tourism impa…