In 2021, we are again partnering with the Municipality of Anchorage to conduct this year’s October 5, 2021 Regular Municipal Election and it will still require the work of some dedicated Juneau citizens to make this work. We are hoping to find some civic minded, hard working election workers to once again assist Juneau voters in conducting this year’s election. During the next week(s), we are hiring/re-hiring election workers for a wide variety of tasks. Some of the positions include:

• Election Call Center Workers
• Vote Center Workers
• Ballot Drop Box Teams
• On-Call Election Workers
• Canvass Review Board Workers

There may be times when one or more of the above workers are not able to work during the assigned shift and/or other duties may arise during the election period which will require the use of an on-call election worker. Dates, times, and duration of work will vary depending on need. On-call workers may be asked to deliver and/or pick up ballots and election supplies from one vote center to another, ballot drop boxes, or other locations and will need to be licensed drivers and have reliable transportation for which they will be reimbursed for mileage. Some public interaction may be required and will require adherence to public health protocols.

Election Worker Qualifications

• registered to vote in Alaska;
• enjoy interaction with the public;
• perform duties in a neutral/non-partisan fashion; and
• comply with all CBJ election laws, policies, and procedures and maintain the confidentially of voter information in accordance with the State of Alaska Division of Election rules and regulations.

An election worker should not work or volunteer on the campaign of a candidate or an ballot initiative that may appear on the municipal ballot.  In addition, an election worker cannot have a familial relationship with a candidate on the municipal ballot (or any write in candiates). A familial relationship includes:

• mother, mother-in-law, stepmother;
• father, father-in-law, stepfather;
• sister, sister-in-law, stepsister;
• brother, brother-in-law, stepbrother;
• spouse; or
• person sharing the same living quarters.

Anyone interested in applying for any of our election positions, is encouraged to contact Municipal Clerk Beth McEwen at 907-586-5278 or send an email to [email protected].  Pay for election workers varies depending on the particular job and duties involved. Interested individuals will be asked to submit an updated CBJ job application available on our website at https://juneau.org/human-resources/employment-opportunities.

On the anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, the City and Borough of Juneau encourages residents to register to vote or – if you’re already registered to vote – check the mailing address associated with your voter registration in advance of the October 5 Regular Municipal Election. This election is being conducted by mail.

Register to vote online on the Alaska Division of Elections website. Sunday, September 5, is the final day to register to vote to participate in the October 5 election. Any youth who will turn 18 by Election Day can register to vote up to 90 days prior to their 18th birthday and will need to register no later than September 5 to participate in this year’s Regular Municipal Election.

If you’re already registered to vote, ensure CBJ has an accurate mailing address by going to the State of Alaska Division of Elections voter information website myvoterinformation.alaska.gov. Check and/or update your residence and mailing address so you can receive your ballot by mail.

If you would prefer to register to vote in person or update your voter registration information in person, you can do so at any of the following locations during regular business hours:

• Municipal Clerk’s Office – City Hall Room 202 (155 S. Seward Street)
• All three Juneau Public Libraries (Downtown, Douglas, Mendenhall Valley branches)
• State of Alaska Division of Elections – Region I Office located in the Mendenhall Mall Annex
• Zach Gordon Youth Center (396 Whittier Street)

For voters who will be traveling, heading off to college, or otherwise won’t be at your regular mailing address between September 14 and October 5, you can submit an application to have your CBJ Regular Election ballot mailed to an alternative temporary mailing address. Applications to vote at a temporary address are encouraged to be submitted no later than September 4 to be included in the initial ballot mailing and must be received by the Municipal Clerk’s Office no later than September 28. Ballots will not be forwarded.

For more information, contact the CBJ’s Municipal Clerk’s Office at 586-5278 and choose option 4, or go to the CBJ Elections webpage.

Filing Period for Assembly and School Board Seats Closes Monday, July 26, 2021

The filing period for the City & Borough of Juneau Assembly and Board of Education (School Board) opened on Friday, July 16, 2021 at 8:00 a.m. and will close at 4:30p.m. on Monday, July 26, 2021. Visit our website for a list of currently certified candidates.

Voters will elect a Mayor, two Assemblymembers and three School Board members at the October 5, 2021 Regular Municipal Election which will be held as a Vote By Mail election similar to that conducted for the October 2020 Regular Municipal Election.

Offices to be filled (elected by the voters at-large):

One (1) Mayor – 3 year term

One (1) District One Assemblymember – 3 year term

One (1) District Two Assemblymember – 3 year term

Three (3) Board of Education (School Board) seats – 3 year terms each

Candidates for office must be qualified voters of the City and Borough of Juneau:

(1) Qualified to vote in State elections;
(2) A resident of the municipality for at least thirty days immediately preceding the election;
(3) Registered to vote in state elections at a residence address within the municipality at least thirty days before the municipal election at which the person seeks to vote; and
(4) Not disqualified under Article V of the Alaska Constitution.

In addition, candidates for Assembly must be a resident of CBJ for at least one year immediately preceding election to office. Also, candidates for Assembly District 1 and District 2 seats must reside in the district from which elected or appointed at the time of the Assemblymember’s election or appointment. The Assembly District map is viewable online here.

Declaration of Candidacy and Nominating forms must be submitted in their original paper form (with original signatures and notarized). The Alaska Public Offices Commission also requires candidates to file their Public Official Financial Disclosure Statement electronically on its website, print and sign that form and submit it along with the Declaration of Candidacy and Nominating petition to the Clerk’s office during the filing period. The Clerk’s office cannot certify a candidate’s nominating petition without these three original paper documents being filed in the Clerk’s office by the close of the filing period on Monday, July 26, 2021 at 4:30p.m.

Anyone needing further information should contact the Clerk’s Office at 586-5278 or via e-mail at [email protected]