On Sept. 16, 1986, the City and Borough of Juneau expressed worry regarding the reorganization of the U.S. Coast Guard. The changes could mean less Coast Guard staff in Juneau in a time when the town’s economy could not be hit more. The concern promptly rose after the recently proposed economic development council, which would cost CBJ $69,000 for the first nine months of its development, was approved.
Critics were speculating the effects of the sale of the federal Snettisham project. One organization opposed to the sale of the local hydroelectric facility and biggest provider of electric power believed Juneau’s wholesale electric rate would decrease somewhere between 362 and 640 percent. Local officials claimed the conclusion to be somewhat inaccurate and exaggerated.
“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.
