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Assembly discusses housing working group, marine passenger fee increase and fish box tax possibility
Summary
Members discussed forming a housing working group with clear purpose, advancing consideration of increasing the Marine Passenger Fee to fund projects, and revisiting the concept of a fish box tax; no formal actions were taken.
Assembly members discussed forming a housing working group to pursue multi‑family housing and referenced Tlingit Haida housing plans. Member Jeff Meucci and Manager Giesbrecht described next steps and staff involvement; Vice Mayor Jeigh Stanton Gregor and Member Bob Martin supported a well‑defined purpose for the group.
On separate items, Member Jeff Meucci and Member James Valentine spoke in favor of moving forward with increasing the Marine Passenger Fee to fund various projects, though no specific rate or vote was proposed. Member Rob Schwartz and Member Valentine also raised the idea of a 'fish box tax' as a topic to revisit in future meetings. These items were discussion only; no motions or votes were recorded in the transcript.
