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CBJ Streets & Fleet Performing Spring Clean-up Operations Through May

The City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) Engineering and Public Works Streets & Fleet Division has announced the 2026 Spring Cleanup schedule for the removal of winter pea rock, road debris, and the cleaning of storm drain catch basins and sumps throughout the city.

The full street-by-street schedule of maintenance can be found on the CBJ website at juneau.org/engineering-public-works/streets/spring-cleanup. Residents are asked to follow the schedule and remove vehicles from the designated streets on the dates noted. Operations are weather permitting and will run from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on each scheduled date.

Residents are reminded to watch for yellow “NO PARKING” signs, which will be posted at least one day in advance of cleanup operations in affected areas. Vehicles should be removed from posted streets during the dates and times indicated to ensure a thorough and efficient cleanup. We appreciate your assistance in cleaning up our streets!

For more information contact the Streets and Fleet Division at 586-5256.

May 8th, 2026|

Capital City Fire Rescue Announces 2025 Cardiac Arrest Survival Results; Exceeds State and National Benchmarks

Capital City Fire Rescue has finalized its 2025 Cardiac Arrest Registry to Enhance Survival (CARES) report, revealing cardiac arrest survival outcomes that exceed both Alaska and national averages.

In 2025, CCFR responded to numerous cardiac arrest incidents, including 26 confirmed out of hospital cardiac arrests. The department achieved an Overall Survival to Discharge rate of 15.4%, surpassing the current national average of 10.5% and the Alaska statewide average of 12.3%.

Most notably, CCFR achieved a 66.7% Utstein Survival Rate, which is the internationally recognized benchmark for witnessed cardiac arrests involving a shockable heart rhythm. This performance is approximately double the current national benchmark of 33.4%.

“These results are a direct reflection of a community that refuses to stand by during an emergency,” said Tom Hatley, Fire Chief of Capital City Fire Rescue. “While our paramedics and EMTs provide advanced medical care, lives are saved because citizens start CPR, dispatchers provide lifesaving instructions, police officers and firefighters arrive quickly, and hospital staff continue that care. This is truly a community wide success story.”

2025 Performance Highlights:

Bystander CPR Rate: 68.2%, Juneau continues to lead in community intervention, with bystander CPR rates consistently well above national averages.
Utstein Survival Rate: 66.7%. Double the national benchmark for witnessed cardiac arrests involving shockable rhythms.
Overall Survival to Discharge: 15.4%. Exceeding both Alaska and national survival averages.
Neurological Outcomes: 11.5%. Patients discharged with “Good” or “Moderate” neurological performance, allowing survivors to return to their families and daily lives with quality outcomes.

CCFR credits these outcomes to strong partnerships between the community, emergency dispatchers, Juneau Police Department personnel, healthcare providers, and highly trained EMS responders. The department also emphasized the importance of public CPR training and rapid activation of 911 during medical emergencies.

“Every second matters during cardiac arrest,” Hatley said. “The willingness of our community members to step forward and begin CPR before responders arrive continues to make a tremendous difference.”

Residents interested in CPR, AED, and First Aid training opportunities can find upcoming classes through Juneau Pools and the American Red Cross.

For more information, contact Capital City Fire Rescue at 907-586-5322.

May 7th, 2026|

CBJ Launches Website Improvement Survey

The City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) is collecting public input on the CBJ website (Juneau.org) via a website improvement survey. The survey is open to all members of the public and will be collecting responses through May 25.

The short 5-minute survey can be taken at bit.ly/cbjwebsurvey.

This is an initial step in a broader website redesign process, as CBJ implements a thorough overhaul of Juneau.org to improve accessibility and usability for all users.

For more information, contact CBJ Communications at [email protected].

May 5th, 2026|

GLOF Mitigation Updates, Eaglecrest Gondola, and Disposal of City Hall on Agenda for May 4 Committee of the Whole Meeting

The City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) Assembly will get a detailed technical update on near-term GLOF mitigation efforts, including flood modeling and Phase 1 and 2 HESCO flood barrier construction, followed by a discussion on project funding the Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting scheduled for 6 p.m. on Monday, May 4. Also included on the agenda are discussions of the future paths for both the Gondola project and the existing City Hall building.

The Assembly moved to terminate the revenue sharing agreement with Goldbelt for the gondola project, however, additional discussion regarding next steps is needed. Identified options include termination of the project (sell all parts and equipment), or to seek potential investors to take over the project.

The Assembly will also discuss an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to sell the current City Hall (155 Heritage Way). Possible methods of disposal range from sealed competitive bid to authorizing negotiations with an interested party.

While Assembly Committee Meetings do not include public testimony, residents are encouraged to share their input by emailing the assembly at [email protected] or by testifying at an upcoming Regular Assembly Meeting on May 18.

Join in person in assembly chambers or online at juneau.zoom.us/j/95424544691. Meeting materials can be viewed at juneauak.portal.civicclerk.com/event/4843/overview.

For more information, please contact [email protected].

May 4th, 2026|

Scott Ciambor Announced as Director of Community Development Department

The City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) is pleased to announce the appointment of Scott Ciambor as the new Director of the CBJ Community Development Department (CDD). Ciambor is no stranger to public service – he has spent the last five years as Planning Manager. Ciambor’s first day in his new role was Monday, April 27.

“Mr. Ciambor’s passion for and experience in creating an environment that facilitates the development of housing will be a great asset to CBJ as we navigate our housing crisis in the years ahead,” says CBJ City Manager, Katie Koester. “We look forward to his leadership in the role of Community Development Director.”

Originally from Laurel, Maryland, Ciambor moved to Juneau with his family in 2007. Ciambor was drawn to roles that seek to address Juneau’s housing challenges after seeing the impacts firsthand as a teacher at Yaaḵoosgé Daakahídi High School. “I had one class where six of eight students were unhoused,” he recalls. “It felt like housing and homelessness were the key issues in community that I wanted to work on… and I have ever since.”

Prior to serving as Planning Manager, Ciambor worked as the worked as the CBJ Chief Housing Officer for six years, during which he led the implementation of the Housing Action Plan, including the CBJ Mobile Home Down Payment Assistance Program, Accessory Apartment Incentive Grant Program, Juneau Affordable Housing Fund, and COVID-19 Short-Term Rental Assistance Program. His professional experience also includes work in local economic development and state planning.

In his new role, Director Ciambor looks forward working with the CDD staff to provide continuity and build on the new opportunities for development associated with more modern permitting software, the rewrite of Title 49, and the community-sourced Comprehensive Plan update, which will set the stage for the next 20 years.

“From our building inspectors to the long-range planners,” notes Ciambor, “The CDD team provides a great – if behind the scenes – service with the health and safety of the community in mind.”

Director Ciambor replaces Jill Lawhorne who concluded 10 years of dedicated service to the people of Juneau, more than seven of those as Director, this spring. During this time, Director Lawhorne played a key role in strengthening the CDD team, advancing modernization of permitting systems, and building support for major long-range planning efforts, including the update to the comprehensive plan and the revision of the Land Use Code.

For more information, contact [email protected].

April 29th, 2026|