Christine Woll joined the City and Borough of Juneau Assembly six months ago as the sole new member after the October 2020 municipal elections. She beat out three other candidates to win a three-year term representing District 2.<\/p>\n
As she rounds out her first six months of service, the Empire reached out to get her view of the job so far and the path ahead.<\/p>\n
The conversation has been edited for length and clarity. <\/em><\/p>\n How does actual board service differ from your expectations?<\/strong><\/p>\n I’m amazed at the variety of topics that come across our desk. It feels like there is very little that happens in the city that doesn’t show up on the job in one form or another. It is neat to get a glimpse into things happening in Juneau that weren’t really on my radar before. <\/p>\n What vote are you most proud of and why?<\/strong><\/p>\n There were several consecutive meetings in the fall where the assembly appropriated funding for the new Glory Hall and social services campus and the (Sealaska Heritage Institute) cultural arts campus. We are not in a climate where we have extra money to throw around, but I’m proud that the assembly unanimously approved those three projects. I think it showcases that we are thinking long-term, investing in projects that will bring long-lasting economic and social benefits to Juneau and not being stymied by our short-term challenges.<\/p>\n