On Sept. 2, 1986, the City and Borough of Juneau Board of Education announced its first piece of good news in months: the school board will save about $420,000 from the district employee wage concessions for the upcoming year. On top of this, student enrollment in district schools seemed to match its estimate, which means it’s easier to create and maintain a financial plan for the upcoming year.
Despite the good news for Juneau, budget issues were still at play during the gubernatorial elections. Incumbent Lt. Gov. Stephen McAlpine separated his name from Gov. Bill Sheffield’s administration when campaigning. His method worked, earning McAlpine a spot on the Democratic ticket for Lt. Gov.
As for City and Borough of Juneau’s elections, two more candidates have filed for their respective positions with three more days left until the deadline.
Back in Juneau, a man who was arrested for one of the largest drug busts in the history of Southeast Alaska was sentenced to four years in jail. However, because the superior court judge allowed the offender to remain outside of jail while the conviction was being appealed.
“This Day in Juneau History” is compiled by Empire freelancer Tasha Elizarde, who sums up the day’s events — 30 years ago — by perusing Empire archives.
