Residents Invited to Take CBJ Community Compass Survey and Share Budget Priorities
The City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) is asking Juneau residents to share what city services they value most by taking the CBJ Community Compass Survey before mid-February. Community feedback collected through this survey will help inform the CBJ assembly’s budgeting process this spring. Following the passage of Proposition 2 (sales tax exemptions) in the October 7, 2025 Regular Municipal Election, significant reductions in sales tax revenue are expected to necessitate service-level cuts to the…
CBJ Appoints Thomas Hatley as Fire Chief of Capital City Fire Rescue
The City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) is pleased to announce the appointment of Thomas Hatley as the new Fire Chief for Capital City Fire Rescue (CCFR). Chief Hatley’s first official day in the role will be February 9. “CBJ is excited to welcome Chief Hatley to our community and look forward to having his extensive and relevant experience available…
Public Outreach Meeting on North Franklin Reconstruction Scheduled for January 21
The City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) Engineering and Public Works, alongside Homeshore Engineering, will host a public meeting on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 to present design details regarding the North Franklin Reconstruction Project. This project, anticipated to begin in summer 2026, will include a complete reconstruction of North Franklin from 2nd Street to 6th Street. The project will involve upgrades to water,…
Public Meeting on Jackie Renninger Park Design Scheduled for January 28
The City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) Parks & Recreation, alongside PND Engineers and Corvus Design, will host a public meeting on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, to present the latest design development for Jackie Renninger Park. The session will include a dedicated workshop focusing on the layout and features of a new covered skate park. Building on the Master Plan finalized in 2025, the…
CBJ Avalanche Evacuation Advisory Update – Evacuation Advisory Lifted for All Known Paths
The evacuation advisory has been lifted for all slide paths, including the Behrends pathway. Risk from avalanche hazard remains elevated and future evacuation advisories are possible. CBJ is actively monitoring and assessing avalanche risk for all other known slide paths and will provide updates as conditions continue to change. Despite heavy rain, high winds, and warm temperatures at high elevations,…
Update: CBJ Recycling Center Remains Closed Until the Weekend
The City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) Recycling Center will now be closed through January 16 due to damage to operational equipment caused by the heavy precipitation from the winter storm. CBJ RecycleWorks staff are working on repairs and hope to open to the public on Saturday, January 17. Staff will provide notice and open the facility as soon as…
