Grand Bargain Archives

For property taxes, Assembly considers 2 mill bump

by Emily Kwong, KCAW | Jul 27, 2016 | Local News

The Sitka Assembly is making a bid to increase property taxes in by two mills, raising the cap from six mills to eight. Property taxes can only be raised through public vote. A property tax question may appear on the October 4th election ballot. Read More

Grand Bargain would affect grocery bill, property taxes

by Emily Kwong, KCAW | Mar 21, 2016 | Local News, Syndicated

After six months of scrutinizing Sitka’s budget, the Citizens’ Task Force is ready to reveal their plan. They call it “The Grand Bargain.” Here's a glimpse of the bargain’s major line items, some of which are still a source of disagreement among the task force. Read More

LISTEN: All About the Grand Bargain

by Emily Kwong, KCAW | Mar 20, 2016 | Featured Programs

Sitka's budget deficit is estimated to be $900,000 this year. And as oil prices drop, Sitka is unlikely to receive much state funding. How will we make due? The Citizens' Task Force proposes "The Grand Bargain." Tune in Monday (03-21-16) at 10 a.m. for a half-hour special about their plan. 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