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Borough manager flags limited senior transport; staff to explore options
Summary
Borough Manager Emily Deach told the Civic Affairs Committee that senior transportation options are limited (van service operates only a few days a week) and that she will work with recreation staff and the senior coordinator to explore funding and operational options.
Borough Manager Emily Deach reported to the Civic Affairs Committee that seniors in Skagway face limited transportation options. Deach said Southeast Senior Services currently provides a van for lunches and grocery trips only on select weekdays, and she will coordinate with the recreation director and senior activities coordinator to determine whether funding or program changes can expand service.
Deach said staff will look into community funding grants and other options to provide more transportation for seniors and will report back to the committee. Committee members requested a detailed accounting of cruise‑ship or sales‑tax funds previously allocated for senior programming to confirm available balances that could be used for transit-related needs.
The committee asked the manager to follow up on funding details and possible next steps at a future meeting.
