I believe Cheryl Jebe is a terrific candidate for Mayor. She will certainly get my vote come election day next Tuesday.
For me her most salient qualification is her strong commitment to transparent and open government. After all, we’re talking about everybody’s tax money, everybody’s public lands, parks, waters and resources. And everybody’s public school system. Concerning the latter, she will seek the closest collaboration possible with Juneau’s elected school board members and administrators.
You don’t have to be around her long to realize she has an extremely valuable 17-year history of working in Juneau’s primary industry, state government — specializing in personnel-related fields including retirement and benefits. These are areas of considerable interest to present day City and Borough Assembly members, personnel administrators, and, of course, Juneau citizens and taxpayers.
Her work history also includes eight years with the Alaska Public Employees Association in the areas of contract negotiation, grievances, appeals, and arbitrations. Again, valuable areas of expertise for local as well as state office-holders.
For 25 years Cheryl has distinguished herself as a member of the League of Women Voters as president of the local League, president of the Alaska state League and most recently local League treasurer.
The state positions, in particular, have placed her in close proximity to state administrators and legislators. Valuable credentials, indeed, for a city mayor.
As a senior citizen (83 years, but who’s counting?) I am convinced she will do all she can to continue our city’s commitment to making this an attractive and feasible community in which to retire.
Finally, let me encourage readers to visit Cheryl’s website, www.cheryljebeformayor.com. She lays out in clear language her hopes and vision for Juneau today and Juneau in the future.
• Miller is a former elected City and Borough Assembly member and a 16-year member of the Alaska State House of Representatives.
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Went to her site, not much there. Where does the revenue come from for afforable housing? What is her stance on the second crossing? Will she resist placing more debt on Juneau? How about the road? It will be needed to keep the Capitol.Lots of unanswered questions! Vision and hope are fine, what about reality? She does have a really nice smile!
bobc
Didn't know the mayor would be controlling the road. Will we be seeing another bond vote to fund the road if Sanford is elected?
Let's see, that would probably come to about $100,000 for every $100,000 of assessed value...
No 58,
I simple would prefer substance, over innuendo. Any high-ranking public official’s opinion goes a long way in influencing what happens. She wants to keep the Capitol? OK, How? She wants low cost housing? OK, how? It’s fine to say “I want” it becomes somewhat more difficult when one asks for the blueprint, I believe the electorate deserves to see that blueprint before they make up their minds.
All true
Agree with everything you just said. Let's see the specifics on what they'll actually do.
But the road to a new ferry terminal is outside the domain of the mayor of Juneau. I want to hear what they'll do with the authority they'll actually be given. On a list of the top 50 things the mayor will need to focus on, the road is about number 51. Stop making decisions based on fantasies.
Also, note that if Parnell gets his way to give away $2 billion per year to the oil companies, you can definitely kiss any faint hopes of a road goodbye forever.
I like it,
Yes, lets not hear anymore about what if's, and a whole lot more of "here's how"
Roads are cheaper than ferries and provide better access.
Extending Glacier Highway and ,thereby, shortening the ferry run in the Lynn Canal corridor is a good idea because it will reduce the cost of transportation in S.E.Alaska.
The State of Alaska subsidises the AMHS to the tune of about $100 million a year. Any attempt by DOT&PF to reduce this subsidy is a good idea and will offset the cost of "the road ".
Extending/ building the road reduces fuel consumption and is ,therefore, better for the environment. ( the fast ferry burns 800 Gallons of fuel per hour.)
Access to the Capital City is important to voters,statewide.
"You can't drive to Juneau" isn't just a slogan. If residents of Juneau want to keep the Capital where it is they need to support easier, cheaper access.Supporting"the road " is a big step in the right direction.
Sanford for Mayor
Merrill Sanford gives those of us that don’t live in Juneau “hope” that there are people living in that city that have an Alaskan perspective on the issues that most effect our communities and our state, rather than the prevailing practice of pandering to the Juneau sub-culture, and disregarding all else. Mr. Miller is supporting more of the same, that does not bode well for keeping the Capital in Juneau or for Southeast in general---
SEtroller
Right on! Thank you.