Welcome to the Office of the City Clerk
Breckan Hendricks
Municipal Clerk
TEL:907-586-5278
FAX:907.586.4552
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Diane Cathcart, CMC
Deputy Clerk
TEL:907-586-5278
FAX:907.586.4552
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Andi Hirsh
Deputy Clerk
TEL:907-586-5278
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Countdown to Election Day: What Happens When?
The October 6, 2026 CBJ Regular Election is just around the corner! Here’s where we are now and what’s coming up:
September 18 – Ballots are mailed to all qualified registered voters.
Late September – Vote centers and secure ballot drop boxes open.
October 6 – Election Day! Ballots must be postmarked on or before Election Day or returned to a Vote Center or ballot drop box by 8:00 p.m.
Want all the details? Visit out the Elections webpage or contact the Municipal Clerk’s Office at 907-586-5278 option 1 or [email protected]
Apply for a CBJ Empowered Board
Juneau residents are invited to apply for an Empowered Board with the City and Borough of Juneau. Those interested in serving should fill out the CBJ Board Application by the following deadlines:
Vacant Seat on the Planning Commission
Applications Due October 12 at 5 p.m.
The Clerk’s Office is accepting applications for an unexpired Planning Commission seat. The term begins immediately and lasts through December 31, 2027.
Other Upcoming Empowered Board Seats
Applications Due December 7 at 5 p.m.
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- Bartlett Regional Hospital Board – three seats for full terms are open. Terms run from January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2029.
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- Planning Commission – three seats for full terms are open. Terms run from January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2029.
Upon receipt of an application, the Clerk’s Office will email applicants advanced interview questions specific to each board. Applicants who have returned interview questions will be scheduled for a 10-minute interview with the full Assembly sitting as the Assembly Human Resources Committee.
Serving on a CBJ Board is a great way to be involved in the community. If you want to learn more about a board before applying, visit juneau.org/clerk/boards-committees. Applications to join a board stay on file for one year and are added to the appointment process as vacancies arise for the applicant’s boards or committees of interest.
For more information about applying for a board, contact the City Clerk’s Office at 907-586-5278 or [email protected].
General Information
The Municipal Clerk’s Office serves as Liaison with the CBJ Assembly, staff and the public and is the Election Official for the municipality. The Municipal Clerk is responsible for:
- administrating local elections, serving as a voter registration office for the State of Alaska; and reviewing compliance with Alaska Public Offices Commission requirements.
- providing notification of all official activities and meetings of the Assembly and its various committees in compliance with the Open Meetings Act.
- administrating the activity of the Assembly, the Assembly Standing Committees and the Assembly appointed advisory boards and committees.
- administrating appeals to the Assembly regarding decisions of the Planning Commission and other quasi-judicial boards.
- responding to requests for information from the public, CBJ staff, other municipalities, state officials, and both state and federal legislative offices.
- coordinating and maintaining office tracking system for correspondence and follow-up action.
- maintaining a comprehensive record system of all CBJ permanent and historic records; maintaining custody of the City and Borough seal; and attesting to CBJ documents such as minutes, legislation, plats, and Notices of Decisions, and ensuring compliance with the Open Records Act.
- assisting in the preparation of the Assembly budget, reviewing expenditures and assisting the Mayor’s Executive Assistant with administration of approved budget.
- assisting in planning and attending special events on behalf of the CBJ.
- administering liquor, marijuana and gaming license review.