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City Manager Rorie Watt To Retire Following Thirty Year Career With CBJ

April 18, 2023 – News

City Manager Rorie Watt has announced his intent to retire at the end of September 2023, following a distinguished thirty year career with the City and Borough of Juneau. “We have been extremely lucky to have a City Manager with Rorie’s depth and breadth of expertise,” said Mayor Beth Weldon.  …

City and Borough of Juneau and Cruise Lines Agree on Port Capacity Guidelines

April 17, 2023 – News

The City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) and major cruise lines calling on the port have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to help manage visitor volume in the Capital City by establishing a threshold of no more than five large ships in port per day. The agreement, negotiated by …

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Register for the 4th Annual Walk Southeast, Track Your Miles & Enter To Win Big Prizes

April 17, 2023 – News

What Southeast Alaska community can you walk, run, or hike to by September 1 without ever leaving Juneau? 104 miles to Skagway or 297 miles to Ketchikan? Juneau Parks & Recreation’s Walk Southeast is a free and fun activity that helps you stay active by tracking miles you walk, run, …

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System-Wide Line Flushing Begins April 17

April 17, 2023 – News

Beginning the week of April 17, 2023, the City and Borough of Juneau Water Utility will begin flushing the water distribution system. Work is scheduled to begin downtown, working north to the hospital, crossing over to Douglas, then on to the Lemon Creek area, proceeding to the Valley, and then …

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Apply for the Board of Equalization or a CBJ Enterprise Board

April 15, 2023 – FYI, News

The Board of Equalization (quasi-judicial board) will begin hearing 2023 property assessment appeals in May through July.  There are currently four seats open for various unexpired terms.  Applicants are welcome to apply by Thursday, May 4 and the Assembly Human Resources Committee will review applications and make recommendations to the …

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Downtown Transit Center Power Washing Begins April 16

April 14, 2023 – News

The Downtown Transit Center parking garage will be power washed beginning Sunday, April 16. The project is expected to take two to three weeks. During the power wash period, some disruptions may occur to entrance/exit traffic patterns and some parking spaces will be closed. Other parking spaces may require vehicles …

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Treadwell Arena To Close Out Season with Free Open Skate April 23

April 14, 2023 – News

Treadwell Arena will celebrate the end of its 20th anniversary season with a free open skate on Sunday, April 23 from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. The open skate will be Treadwell’s final event of 2022-2023. Admission and skate rentals are free of charge thanks to the generous sponsorship of Alaska …

Join Docks & Harbors Board for Public Outreach Meeting on April 18

April 14, 2023 – FYI, News

The CBJ Docks & Harbors Board will host a public outreach meeting on Tuesday, April 18 at 6 p.m. at the Yacht Club (1301 Harbor Way). The topic of the meeting will be a potential 9% rate increase. You may also join the meeting remotely via Zoom: Zoom link: http://www.zoom.us/j/83823461792 …

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Celebrate Earth Day with Free Movie in the Park April 22

April 13, 2023 – News

CBJ Parks & Recreation will host a free Movie in the Park showing of “Wall-E” (PG) on Earth Day, Saturday, April 22 at 1:30 p.m. The showing will take place at the Dimond Park Field House, 2961 Riverside Drive, and includes door prizes and take-home activity kits. This event is …

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CBJ Treasurer Angie Flick To Serve as Next Finance Director

April 12, 2023 – News

The City and Borough of Juneau is pleased to announce that Dr. Angie Flick will serve as the next Director of Finance. Flick’s appointment will be effective April 17; she will work alongside outgoing director Jeff Rogers until his relocation at the end of June. Flick joined CBJ’s Finance Department …