@paulinjuneau.bsky.social
Juneau transplant, born, raised, and educated in Alaska. Hiker, skier, traveler. Member of Juneau Assembly.
Wolvie Wednesday a.k.a. The Neighborhood Watch.
July 13, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Wolvie Wednesday a.k.a. The Neighborhood Watch.
The Assembly has a proposal that would eliminate sales tax on groceries and utilities without reducing city services. Please share and encourage your neighbors to participate.
Email Borough.Assembly@juneau.gov before the 7/9 Finance Committee.
Email/testify at the next Assembly meeting 7/28 @ 7pm.
Email Borough.Assembly@juneau.gov before the 7/9 Finance Committee.
Email/testify at the next Assembly meeting 7/28 @ 7pm.
Counterproposal: Assembly’s seasonal tax allows Juneauites to have our cake and eat it too
Coming back into the public discourse this election season, it’s looking like Juneau citizens could again be deciding whether or not we exempt groceries and utilities from a sales tax.
www.juneauindependent.com
June 24, 2025 at 8:01 PM
The Assembly has a proposal that would eliminate sales tax on groceries and utilities without reducing city services. Please share and encourage your neighbors to participate.
Email Borough.Assembly@juneau.gov before the 7/9 Finance Committee.
Email/testify at the next Assembly meeting 7/28 @ 7pm.
Email Borough.Assembly@juneau.gov before the 7/9 Finance Committee.
Email/testify at the next Assembly meeting 7/28 @ 7pm.
Deputy Director Nate Rumsey has been giving tours of the HESCO barrier deployment along Killewich Drive to members of the Assembly. I joined Madam Mayor and Assembly member Hughes-Skandijis. The barriers are well ahead of schedule and we have enough material left over to continue the project.
May 9, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Deputy Director Nate Rumsey has been giving tours of the HESCO barrier deployment along Killewich Drive to members of the Assembly. I joined Madam Mayor and Assembly member Hughes-Skandijis. The barriers are well ahead of schedule and we have enough material left over to continue the project.
Congratulations UAS Graduates Class of 2025!
May 4, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Congratulations UAS Graduates Class of 2025!
It’s a big day for a lot of UAS students today. I’m starting off my day attending the Alaska Native Graduation in the Egan Library. The snacks in the back are Star Wars themed in celebration of the unofficial Star Wars Day. May the Fourth be with these new graduates!
May 4, 2025 at 7:46 PM
It’s a big day for a lot of UAS students today. I’m starting off my day attending the Alaska Native Graduation in the Egan Library. The snacks in the back are Star Wars themed in celebration of the unofficial Star Wars Day. May the Fourth be with these new graduates!
I pulled this from the Juneau Empire. Serving on any School Board in Alaska is hard work. The Juneau Board of Education is accepting applications to fill his seat until the October elections.
April 22, 2025 at 2:50 AM
I pulled this from the Juneau Empire. Serving on any School Board in Alaska is hard work. The Juneau Board of Education is accepting applications to fill his seat until the October elections.
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Our union’s monthly turn to cook at the Glory Hall shelter happened to be on Easter this year!
Ham, scalloped potatoes (and switched to sweet potatoes when they ran out), rolls, apple-cranberry salad (supposed to have sweet potatoes but they took too long to cook), and a rhubarb-strawberry crisp.
Ham, scalloped potatoes (and switched to sweet potatoes when they ran out), rolls, apple-cranberry salad (supposed to have sweet potatoes but they took too long to cook), and a rhubarb-strawberry crisp.
April 21, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Our union’s monthly turn to cook at the Glory Hall shelter happened to be on Easter this year!
Ham, scalloped potatoes (and switched to sweet potatoes when they ran out), rolls, apple-cranberry salad (supposed to have sweet potatoes but they took too long to cook), and a rhubarb-strawberry crisp.
Ham, scalloped potatoes (and switched to sweet potatoes when they ran out), rolls, apple-cranberry salad (supposed to have sweet potatoes but they took too long to cook), and a rhubarb-strawberry crisp.
Panelists this year include myself, my colleague on the Assembly Neil Steininger, and Juneau School Board member @ak-firecracker.bsky.social
Whether you’re thinking of running this year, in the future sometime, or just helping on a friend’s campaign, this is always an informative annual event.
Whether you’re thinking of running this year, in the future sometime, or just helping on a friend’s campaign, this is always an informative annual event.
Thinking of running for local office in Juneau? There is a training coming up on May 3rd!
JuneauLWV.org/run
JuneauLWV.org/run
April 12, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Panelists this year include myself, my colleague on the Assembly Neil Steininger, and Juneau School Board member @ak-firecracker.bsky.social
Whether you’re thinking of running this year, in the future sometime, or just helping on a friend’s campaign, this is always an informative annual event.
Whether you’re thinking of running this year, in the future sometime, or just helping on a friend’s campaign, this is always an informative annual event.
Federal Employees in Juneau have their community behind them. Today my colleagues and I on the Assembly consider a resolution that recognizes the service and importance of Federal Employees and advocates for the cuts to stop.
April 8, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Federal Employees in Juneau have their community behind them. Today my colleagues and I on the Assembly consider a resolution that recognizes the service and importance of Federal Employees and advocates for the cuts to stop.
Studying for 3 Assembly committee meeting Monday. I’m enjoying the company of my new study buddies!
March 16, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Studying for 3 Assembly committee meeting Monday. I’m enjoying the company of my new study buddies!
Wearing my green @afscme.bsky.social (Local 52) scarf while rallying in solidarity with members of SEIU 775 (and my former roommate) opposing cuts to Medicaid that will disproportionately affect Alaskans.
March 12, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Wearing my green @afscme.bsky.social (Local 52) scarf while rallying in solidarity with members of SEIU 775 (and my former roommate) opposing cuts to Medicaid that will disproportionately affect Alaskans.
Our family just got bigger! Welcome Taku and Wolfie!
March 8, 2025 at 4:59 AM
Our family just got bigger! Welcome Taku and Wolfie!
She’s been in City Hall since I started paying attention to local government and attending Assembly meetings. Assembly Chambers won’t be the same without her.
Juneau’s longtime city clerk announces her retirement
City Clerk Beth McEwen is retiring at the end of June after nearly three decades with the city.
www.ktoo.org
February 25, 2025 at 7:04 PM
She’s been in City Hall since I started paying attention to local government and attending Assembly meetings. Assembly Chambers won’t be the same without her.
Reading through the packet for the CBJ Assembly’s Committee of the Whole tomorrow. We’re considering buying the bottom 2 floors of the PFD building. They want $12m, but the appraiser appraised it for $9.3m. It should be for an “as-is condo,” but says “as-if.”
a woman wearing a yellow plaid jacket says " ugh as if "
Alt: a woman wearing a yellow plaid jacket says " ugh as if "
media.tenor.com
February 23, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Reading through the packet for the CBJ Assembly’s Committee of the Whole tomorrow. We’re considering buying the bottom 2 floors of the PFD building. They want $12m, but the appraiser appraised it for $9.3m. It should be for an “as-is condo,” but says “as-if.”
I savor these savory waffles from Auke Bay Cafe and the time the two of us get to spend together.
February 23, 2025 at 8:54 PM
I savor these savory waffles from Auke Bay Cafe and the time the two of us get to spend together.
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This quote is soooo relevant right now
Honoring Elizabeth Peratrovich, Tlingit civil rights activist, today and her powerful words: "Asking you to give me equal rights implies that they are yours to give. Instead, I must demand that you stop trying to deny me the rights all people deserve."
February 16, 2025 at 6:56 PM
This quote is soooo relevant right now
I’ve lost track of how many text messages I’ve unsubscribed to today. Ironically I’ll be attending an in person fundraiser tonight.
January 20, 2025 at 11:03 PM
I’ve lost track of how many text messages I’ve unsubscribed to today. Ironically I’ll be attending an in person fundraiser tonight.
It’s a personal tradition to file for my Alaskan Permanent Fund Dividend every New Year’s morning. This year I noticed something odd. I can see on my 2023 record that I clearly donated to Planned Parenthood last year. Does anyone know why they’re not an option this year?
January 1, 2025 at 6:12 PM
It’s a personal tradition to file for my Alaskan Permanent Fund Dividend every New Year’s morning. This year I noticed something odd. I can see on my 2023 record that I clearly donated to Planned Parenthood last year. Does anyone know why they’re not an option this year?
Morning walk in downtown Juneau. We sure live in a beautiful place!
December 21, 2024 at 7:01 PM
Morning walk in downtown Juneau. We sure live in a beautiful place!
On Saturdays we go to Mean Girls. After a few days of being up in Anchorage for the Alaska Municipal League, I’m happy Supanika was able to join me. My mother bought us tickets to the show as a Christmas present. Watching live was a much different experience. (Photo cred by the stage: Jessica Cook)
December 15, 2024 at 4:45 PM
On Saturdays we go to Mean Girls. After a few days of being up in Anchorage for the Alaska Municipal League, I’m happy Supanika was able to join me. My mother bought us tickets to the show as a Christmas present. Watching live was a much different experience. (Photo cred by the stage: Jessica Cook)
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Pardoning your own family is not why Americans grant a president power. And it just boosts the garbage lines about ‘they’re all corrupt’ and ‘they’re all the same.’
We build a better America by doing good for people and working to stop bad stuff. Perks for our own families should be off the list.
We build a better America by doing good for people and working to stop bad stuff. Perks for our own families should be off the list.
December 2, 2024 at 6:51 PM
Pardoning your own family is not why Americans grant a president power. And it just boosts the garbage lines about ‘they’re all corrupt’ and ‘they’re all the same.’
We build a better America by doing good for people and working to stop bad stuff. Perks for our own families should be off the list.
We build a better America by doing good for people and working to stop bad stuff. Perks for our own families should be off the list.
Two passes to clear it all, not that it will matter in a couple of hours.
December 1, 2024 at 11:04 PM
Two passes to clear it all, not that it will matter in a couple of hours.
I’m reading a sci-if novel that starts each chapter with a quotation. I don’t feel this way about my own public service but this one made me chuckle.
December 1, 2024 at 8:40 PM
I’m reading a sci-if novel that starts each chapter with a quotation. I don’t feel this way about my own public service but this one made me chuckle.
I’m a fan of direct democracy. But how many times do Alaskans have to say that we want open primaries and ranked choice voting?
“Furthermore, Izon said he plans to run another ballot measure for the 2026 general election…”
“Furthermore, Izon said he plans to run another ballot measure for the 2026 general election…”
Ranked-choice voting repeal results leaves mixed reaction among Alaskans
Ballot Measure #2, an initiative to repeal open primaries and ranked-choice voting in the state of Alaska, failed by less than 700 votes this month, leading to mixed reaction from Alaskans
www.alaskasnewssource.com
November 23, 2024 at 6:34 AM
I’m a fan of direct democracy. But how many times do Alaskans have to say that we want open primaries and ranked choice voting?
“Furthermore, Izon said he plans to run another ballot measure for the 2026 general election…”
“Furthermore, Izon said he plans to run another ballot measure for the 2026 general election…”
Cabinet nominations, or auditions for the next season of Apprentice in the White House?
The three Cabinet jobs that were the biggest subjects of speculation as possible landing spots for Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy have now been filled.
Doug Burgum at Interior
Chris Wright at Energy
And now, Linda McMahon at Education.
#akleg
apnews.com/article/trum...
Doug Burgum at Interior
Chris Wright at Energy
And now, Linda McMahon at Education.
#akleg
apnews.com/article/trum...
Trump to nominate professional wrestling mogul Linda McMahon to be education secretary
Howard Lutnick is head of brokerage and investment bank Cantor Fitzgerald and a cryptocurrency enthusiast.
apnews.com
November 20, 2024 at 2:26 AM
Cabinet nominations, or auditions for the next season of Apprentice in the White House?