Election26

Juneau’s municipal election is Tuesday; here’s how to vote and when to expect results

The Mendenhall Valley Public Library is open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day, and the same hours apply at City Hall downtown.

Oct 52 min read

Proposition A still set for ballot after typo identified

Election Day for Juneau residents is Tuesday; City Manager says “the mistake does not impact their vote.”

Oct 23 min read

Niven, Kelly top fundraisers in competitive Assembly races a week before Juneau’s election

Assembly District 2 race the most competitive with three of four candidates raising large sums; Kelly has dominant financial edge over two challengers in Areawide race

Oct 15 min read

Election deadlines: Local write-in candidates on Tuesday, voter registration for statewide races Sunday

In-person voting for Oct. 6 municipal election underway, ballots can still be requested; Mendenhall Mall annex will be open for Nov. 3 state election registrations this weekend.

Sep 282 min read

Ballot Proposition C: Implement 1% seasonal sales tax

Voters cut sales taxes last year and, after city leaders responded with budget cuts, residents are being asked this year to increase sales taxes.

Sep 242 min read

Ballot Proposition B: Raise property tax cap to 12 mills

This is about what the mill rate cap can be, not necessarily what it will be.

Sep 242 min read

Ballot Proposition A: Renew temporary 3% sales tax

Juneau voters have renewed a temporary 3% sales tax like clockwork every four or five years since 1983. But these are unusual times.

Sep 232 min read

Candidate profile: Britteny Cioni-Haywood, school board incumbent

Juneau Board of Education candidate Britteny Cioni-Haywood on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026. (Jasz Garrett / Juneau Independent) By Jasz Garrett Juneau Independent Voters will elect two Juneau Board of Education members for three-year terms. Age: 56 Occupation: Administrative Operations Manager for the Division of Commercial Fisheries; Adjunct professor of economics with the University of Alaska Southeast — Ketchikan Number of students in the Juneau School District: One student at

Sep 2210 min read

Candidate profile: David Noon, school board incumbent

Juneau Board of Education candidate David Noon on Sept. 4, 2026. (Jasz Garrett / Juneau Independent) By Jasz Garrett Juneau Independent Voters will elect two Juneau Board of Education members for three-year terms. Age: 56 Occupation: University of Alaska Southeast history professor Number of students in the Juneau School District: One student at Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé, one recent graduate from Thunder Mountain High School Length of residency in Juneau: 24 y

Sep 2210 min read

Candidate profile: Christine Johnson, school board challenger

Juneau Board of Education candidate Christine Johnson on Monday, Sept. 14, 2026. (Jasz Garrett / Juneau Independent) Voters will elect two Juneau Board of Education members for three-year terms. Age: 35 Occupation: Photographer/business owner Number of students in the Juneau School District: Three Length of residency in Juneau: 12 years This interview has been lightly edited for length and clarity. Q: What is your background? Tell voters about yourself. “I'm a mom of four. I

Sep 2210 min read