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paulinjuneau.bsky.social @paulinjuneau.bsky.social · Jul 13

Wolvie Wednesday a.k.a. The Neighborhood Watch.

Black cat lies on his perch, a high window seal looking out to the backyard neighbors and a front end loader. Beneath him is the futon frame he used to jump up to his perch.

paulinjuneau.bsky.social @paulinjuneau.bsky.social · Jun 24

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 [email protected] 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

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paulinjuneau.bsky.social @paulinjuneau.bsky.social · May 9

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.

HESCO barrriers between armoring and back yards. To the left is the Mendenhall River

HESCO barriers with pipping sticking out. No valve yet.

The mayor, Ms. Hughes-Skandijis, and Nate Rumsey overlooking heavy equipment and the Mendenhall River.

Rocks up and metal against HESCO barriers

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paulinjuneau.bsky.social @paulinjuneau.bsky.social · May 4

Congratulations UAS Graduates Class of 2025!

A program for the UAS 2025 Commencement next to a flower.

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paulinjuneau.bsky.social @paulinjuneau.bsky.social · May 4

There’s been jokes spread throughout. My favorite was “What’s the Jedi council‘s company car?… A ToYoda”

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paulinjuneau.bsky.social @paulinjuneau.bsky.social · May 4

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!

A menu depicts baby Yoda and various foods with Star Wars inspired names.

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paulinjuneau.bsky.social @paulinjuneau.bsky.social · Apr 29

It really seems like to become an adult, let alone a politician, you should first learn the concept of an unqualified apology.

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paulinjuneau.bsky.social @paulinjuneau.bsky.social · Apr 22

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.

Screenshot from the Juneau Empire with a picture of former Juneau School Board member Will Muldoon. The headline reads “Former write-in candidate Will Muldoon resigns from Juneau Board of Education”

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สุพรรณิกาทร์ Supanika Ordoñez @spiraledu.bsky.social · Apr 21

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.

A paper plate with sweet potatoes, ham, Hawaiian roll, apple cranberry salad, and rhubarb strawberry crisp

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paulinjuneau.bsky.social @paulinjuneau.bsky.social · Apr 12

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.

สุพรรณิกาทร์ Supanika Ordoñez @spiraledu.bsky.social · Apr 11

Thinking of running for local office in Juneau? There is a training coming up on May 3rd!

JuneauLWV.org/run

A flier for an upcoming “how to run for office” workshop put on. Annually by the Juneau League of Women Voters on Saturday May 3rd from 8:45am-11:30am

Register at: JuneauLWV.org/run

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paulinjuneau.bsky.social @paulinjuneau.bsky.social · Apr 8

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.

First page of a CBJ Assembly resolution supporting Federal Workers and urging the Congressional Delegation to oppose cuts to federal agencies. Presented by Assembly Member Alicia Hughes-Skandijs.

Second page of a CBJ Assembly resolution supporting Federal Workers and urging the Congressional Delegation to oppose cuts to federal agencies. Presented by Assembly Member Alicia Hughes-Skandijs.

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paulinjuneau.bsky.social @paulinjuneau.bsky.social · Mar 16

Studying for 3 Assembly committee meeting Monday. I’m enjoying the company of my new study buddies!

Two kittens with mostly black fur lie stretched out in a white fluffy pet bed on a hardwood floor. A strip of carpet is visible and large orange rubber ball looms over them.

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paulinjuneau.bsky.social @paulinjuneau.bsky.social · Mar 12

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.

Standing next to my former roommate Judy across from the state capitol. I’m wearing my green AFSCME/ASEA Local 62 scarf. She’s wearing white sunglasses. Another rally attendee is visible behind us.

Joyel Hall from the AFL-CIO Alaska, Alaska State Senator Forest Dunbar, a staff person for Rep. Mina, and two representatives of the SEIU 775 stand on the capital steps.

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paulinjuneau.bsky.social @paulinjuneau.bsky.social · Mar 8

Our family just got bigger! Welcome Taku and Wolfie!

Timothy dangles a mouse toy in front of Wolfie in front of the futon.

Two kittens jump around a climbing toy. Supanika takes a picture from her phone and DD looks on.

Two kittens play on top of a large cushion.

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paulinjuneau.bsky.social @paulinjuneau.bsky.social · Feb 25

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

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paulinjuneau.bsky.social @paulinjuneau.bsky.social · Feb 24

There’s some back of the napkin estimates so we can decide on a direction. The memo is here:

mccmeetingspublic.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net

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paulinjuneau.bsky.social @paulinjuneau.bsky.social · Feb 23

Marie Drake has asbestos issues. We’ll be discussing that Monday too. 2/3 of FDMS is going to be converted to childcare hosted by Tlingit and Haida (who will pay rent). UAS backed out of their request to do childcare there, so we need to find another tenant. Old District HQ being used for offices.

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paulinjuneau.bsky.social @paulinjuneau.bsky.social · Feb 23

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

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paulinjuneau.bsky.social @paulinjuneau.bsky.social · Feb 23

I savor these savory waffles from Auke Bay Cafe and the time the two of us get to spend together.

A selfie of Supanika and I together at Auk Bay Cafe.

Another selfie of Supanika and I together at Auke Bay Cafe with Supanika holding up our savory waffle topped with salsa.

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paulinjuneau.bsky.social @paulinjuneau.bsky.social · Feb 23

Signed. Interested in chipping in if I can.

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สุพรรณิกาทร์ Supanika Ordoñez @spiraledu.bsky.social · Feb 16

This quote is soooo relevant right now

Kaia @kbhenrickson.bsky.social · Feb 16

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."

Black and white photo of Elizabeth Peratrovich, a Tlingit civil rights leader, with dark hair wearing a flowered shirt.

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paulinjuneau.bsky.social @paulinjuneau.bsky.social · Feb 14

They have a constitutional mechanism to call elections more frequently. Trump may become unpopular for a sudden and unexpected reason, but then we’re still stuck with him and/or Vance until January 2029.

paulinjuneau.bsky.social @paulinjuneau.bsky.social · Jan 20

I’ve lost track of how many text messages I’ve unsubscribed to today. Ironically I’ll be attending an in person fundraiser tonight.

Screenshot of an unsolicited text message by Minority Leader Jeffries asking for a donation with a “stop to quit” option at the bottom.

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paulinjuneau.bsky.social @paulinjuneau.bsky.social · Jan 20

You know when Supanika’s in charge of the menu it’s going to be good.

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paulinjuneau.bsky.social @paulinjuneau.bsky.social · Jan 17

My Lock Screen features one of the engagement photos with my fiancée giving her cutest smile (where she somehow elucidates both joy and amusement) while I bite into a Coppa ice cream we picked up at a carte downtown.

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