On July 8, 1986, the Juneau Police Department retired their animal chasing duties to the Gastineau Humane Society after the change was approved by the City and Borough of Juneau Assembly. The change was made to both save money and to limit the number of animal-related complaints in town.
CBJ also passed a mining ordinance detailing what areas can be mined and specific efforts necessary to protect the environment. The 32-page document passed 7-1 the previous day.
The state Division of Land and Water Management was subdividing Horse Island as a part of the state land lottery. Alaskans who wanted to win a parcel were eligible to apply.
On a statewide level, a special session was anticipated to be called to solve the increasing number of budget cutbacks caused by changing oil prices. Although Gov. Bill Sheffield and staff had not planned to discuss the decision that day, it was almost certain that the discussion would arise in the upcoming weeks.
“This Day in Juneau History” is compiled by Empire intern Tasha Elizarde, who sums up the day’s events — 30 years ago — by perusing Empire archives.
