The cause and effect of taxes and public expenditures impact community prosperity. Local governments should spend their dollars on public needs. Local governments should not spend public dollars on mere wants. One of First Things First Alaska Foundation’s missions is to educate Southeast Alaska communities on needs versus wants.
FTFAF has written to Alaska’s Congressional delegation, Gov. Dunleavy, Juneau’s Legislative delegation, the Juneau Assembly, and federal and state agency executives proposing a levee solution. To read the letter, click here.
Understanding and staying involved in local government budget and spending issues is crucial for every community member. Local government decisions directly impact daily life, from the quality of public services to the level of taxes and fees residents pay. The Local Government Spending issue section informs you on the budget decisions impacting Juneau, Alaska.
Our schools are in trouble and need serious attention. The student population is down 25%, over 1,400 students since 2000. As a result, per student State funding has dropped almost $6 million about 15% from its 2017 high. By ignoring these problems, they will only get worse. We must address them head-on and make real changes to improve education for our kids sake.
The Juneau School District is wrestling with the issue of an FY25 hole of $9.7 million if we decide to remain “status quo.”
Real changes are necessary to improve education for our children. Keep informed on this community issue through articles to the right.
First Things First Alaska Foundation
P.O. Box 240605
Douglas, AK 99824-0605
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