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Assembly approves sales tax holiday, denies B&B permit

by Rachel Waldholz | Sep 24, 2014 | Local News, Syndicated

Sitka will be sales tax-free on November 28 and 29, the Friday and Saturday following Thanksgiving. The assembly also waded into a pair of disputes among neighbors -- and said farewell to one of its own. Read More

Assembly awards grants to Sitka nonprofits

by Rachel Waldholz, KCAW | Sep 10, 2014 | Local News, Syndicated

Seventeen local organizations submitted requests to the assembly amounting to more than $164,000. The city has budgeted $90,000 for nonprofit grants this year. Read More

Assembly postpones vote on vehicle tax

by Rachel Waldholz, KCAW | Sep 10, 2014 | Local News, Syndicated

The Sitka Assembly postponed a vote on a controversial vehicle tax Tuesday night. The increase in the motor vehicle registration fee would fund road maintenance. But assembly members decided to look into other options, first. Read More

Sitka Assembly asks for input on proposed car tax

by Rachel Waldholz, KCAW | Aug 27, 2014 | Local News, Syndicated

The assembly voted 4-3 on Tuesday night in favor of a proposal that would increase vehicle registration fees. But the ordinance will come before the assembly at least two more times, and it’s not at all clear whether it will make it into law. Read More

Assembly, School Board filing deadline Friday

by Rachel Waldholz, KCAW | Aug 7, 2014 | Local News, Syndicated

The filing deadline is 5 p.m. Friday, August 8 for candidates running for mayor, assembly and school board in Sitka. So far, four candidates have filed to run for assembly and two for school board. Mayor Mim McConnell is running for reelection. No other candidate has yet filed to challenge her. Read More