At a glance: Juneau assembly passes budget, mill levy, CIP and a slate of ordinances on June 9

The City and Borough of Juneau Assembly on June 9 adopted the FY26 operating budget, the property tax mill levy, the FY2026–2031 Capital Improvement Program (CIP), several CIP transfers and a slate of ordinances and resolutions. Many items passed by unanimous consent after committee review; a few drew discussion or recorded roll-call votes.

Key financial votes

- The assembly adopted the FY26 operating budget ordinance (Ordinance 2025-01 B) appropriating $535,301,600 in expenditure authority for FY26 operations (excluding the school district). The ordinance recognizes forecast revenue and a draw from fund balance as presented by the manager. (Adopted by unanimous consent.)

- The assembly adopted the mill levy ordinance (Ordinance 2025-03 B) establishing a total millage of 10.24 mills for calendar year 2025 (an increase of 0.2 mills from FY25 adopted), with area-wide, routed service and fire service components as presented by the manager and finance committee. (Adopted by unanimous consent.)

- Resolution 3090 B: The assembly adopted the capital improvement program (CIP) for FY2026–2031 and established FY2026 CIP priorities as required by charter section 9.4. (Adopted by unanimous consent.)

Water, utilities and airport

- Ordinance 2025-27: The assembly adopted an ordinance increasing rates for water and wastewater utility…