Juneau Economic Development Council

Our Mission

The Juneau Economic Development Council (JEDC) fosters a healthy and sustainable economic climate in Juneau and throughout Southeast Alaska. In collaboration with other organizations, JEDC implements initiatives to maintain, expand, and create jobs and economic opportunities. Our primary focus: help make Juneau a great capital city; strengthen key regional industry; promote entrepreneurship and small business; develop talent; and deliver core economic development services.

Current News

CBJ Municipal Election

The CBJ Regular Municipal Election is on October 6, 2026. Mail-in ballots have been sent and early voting has started.

Learn more about the candidates, ballot proposals, and how to vote below.

JEDC Analysis

JEDC analyzed the potential impact of two of the three ballot initiatives, Proposition B and Proposition C.  

The three ballot measures would reshape how Juneau raises municipal revenue by preserving the current base sales-tax structure, permitting a higher property-tax mill-rate ceiling, and adding a 1% seasonal sales tax during the visitor season. Taken together, the measures can be understood as a partial effort to restore revenue lost through the mill rate cap at 9 mills, and the food and utility sales tax exemptions approved last year. 

Read the two analyses below.

JEDC is not taking a position FOR or AGAINST the citizen propositions B and C, but we are interested in sharing information so voters can make informed decisions. Below are some arguments and facts we have identified in support of and against Proposition C, a seasonal sales tax.  

We may add more information about the impacts of propositions or fact-based arguments for or against these propositions as we learn more from our own research or as we receive questions or feedback. Reach out to us at media@JEDC.org  

Latest Publications

JEDC is pleased to present the 2026 edition of the Juneau & Southeast Alaska Economic Indicators and Outlook report to our community. The report is an annual publication exploring trends in employment and earnings, demographics, education, construction, business and industry, and much more.

JEDC Research Note: Analysis of Proposition B for October 2026 Juneau Municipal Election

Two citizen ballot initiatives on the October 6, 2026, regular municipal election seek to restore revenue lost and give the municipality greater capacity to raise revenue in the future after the October 2025 election saw the food and utility sales-tax exemptions approved and the operational mill rate cap lowered to 9 mills.

JEDC Research Note: Analysis of Proposition C for October 2026 Juneau Municipal Election

Two citizen ballot initiatives on the October 6, 2026, regular municipal election aim to restore revenue lost and provide the ability to raise future revenue changed by the October 2025 election results, which saw the food and utility sales-tax exemptions approved and the operational mill rate cap lowered to 9 mills.

Thank you to our Investors!

Platinum ($10,000+)

Alaska 529
Alaska Airlines
City and Borough of Juneau
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Gold ($5,000)

ConocoPhillips Alaska
Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska
True North FCU
Hansen Gress
Avista Corporation
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Silver ($2,500)

Sealaska
Huna Totem Corporation
UnCruise Adventures
Bartlett Regional Hospital
SEARHC
Coastal Helicopters
University of Alaska Southeast
Northrim Bank
First Bank
First National Bank Alaska
Hecla Greens Creek
Dawson Construction
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Bronze ($1,300)

JHV Group of Raymond James
Merrill Lynch
NorthStar Helicopters
Peak Construction
Alaska Marine Lines
RESPEC
Tongass Federal Credit Union
Heritage Coffee
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Investor ($700)

Global Credit Union
KMPG
Juneau Hydropower
Gastineau Guiding
Wostmann Associates
proHNS
Jensen Yorba Wall Architects
Alaska Communications
Alaska Glacier Seafoods
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Affiliate ($350)

Greater Juneau Chamber of Commerce
Alaska Housing Finance Corporation
Alaska Miners Association
Juneau Arts & Humanities Council
Downtown Business Association
Southeast Conference
SEABIA
Travel Juneau
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