FY17 Archives

Budget cuts close Sitka Public Library on Sundays

by Emily Kwong, KCAW | Jul 12, 2016 | Local News, Syndicated

Book-loving Sitkans are facing a major plot twist. City budget cuts are bringing the Sitka Public Library to a close every Sunday, starting last Sunday (07-10-16). The new facility, which opened doors in February, will maintain its current schedule the other six days of the week. Read More

Citywide furlough to be considered at budget meeting

by Emily Kwong, KCAW | Apr 6, 2016 | Local News, Syndicated

Budget season is officially here for the City and Borough of Sitka. A draft copy of the FY17 budget has been distributed to all Assembly members in thick white binders. Read More

Task force and city come to terms over budget deficit

by Emily Kwong, KCAW | Mar 3, 2016 | Local News, Syndicated

At the Citizens' Task Force meeting on Monday (02-29-16), the sobering uncertainties of the FY17 budget dominated the conversation. And it was there that the task force began to push back against city staff on what Sitka’s financial strategy should be. Read More

Task Force proposes “Grand Bargain” budget model

by Emily Kwong, KCAW | Jan 27, 2016 | Local News, Syndicated

Last night (01-26-16), the Sitka Assembly met with the Citizens’ Task Force for a work session to discuss the city’s financial future and make recommendations for future budgets. For that, the Task Force has a three-part solution called “The Grand Bargain.” Read More

Can YOU balance the state budget?

by Emily Kwong, KCAW | Dec 8, 2015 | Local News, Syndicated

Governor Bill Walker will unveil his FY17 budget tomorrow (12-09-15). And the backdrop isn’t pretty. To simulate the $3.1 billion gap between revenue and spending, state budget director Pat Pitney brought her talking points - and a wooden scale - to Sitka on Thursday (12-03-15). Read More