Temporary Three Percent Sales Tax Renewal
At a glance
- What: Ordinance 2026-13 asks voters to renew the temporary 3% areawide sales tax for five years, July 1, 2027 to July 1, 2032.
- Where it stands: Adopted by unanimous consent on July 27, 2026, placing the question on the October 6, 2026 municipal ballot. The result is not in the records read.
- Next: Voter decision on October 6, 2026; the current tax expires July 1, 2027.
Background
The city levies a 5% sales tax: a permanent 1%, a temporary 1% and the temporary 3%. Voters have renewed the 3% every five years. It funds police, fire, parks, libraries and capital projects. Reviewed by the Assembly Finance Committee on April 22, 2026. Ms. Adkison moved adoption on July 27; no public comment.
Related ballot items
Rebecca Braun warned on July 27 that a crowded ballot (a mill rate cap initiative, this renewal and bonds) could jeopardize all measures. Michael Cole spoke June 8 for a 1% seasonal sales tax initiative focused on recreation, citing a similar tax in Ketchikan. Beginning in 2026, city ballot propositions are labeled with letters, per Attorney Wright.
Sources
- Assembly regular meeting minutes (Meeting 2026-12), June 8, 2026: https://juneauak.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=13131,plainText=false)
- Assembly regular meeting minutes (Meeting 2026-15), July 27, 2026: https://juneauak.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=13275,plainText=false)
Log
2026-07-27 - Regular Assembly Meeting
Public hearing; no comment; adopted by unanimous consent.
2026-06-08 - Regular Assembly Meeting
Introduced on the consent agenda.