JUNEAU, Alaska — Alaska groups are spending money to oppose and support a proposed culture centre in the state’s capital.
The Juneau Empire reported Saturday that a $4.5 million grant for the New Juneau Arts & Culture Center is expected to be one of three propositions on the Oct. 1 municipal election ballot.
Alaska Public Offices Commission records show the group Worried Juneau Taxpayers has spent $3,228 to spread messages opposing the centre, while also collecting $6,250 in contributions.
Records show the group’s expenses include bumper sticker printing and payments to Juneau Alaska Communications for radio.
A group called the Partnership acting as the centre’s fundraising branch has filed spending reports of more than $14,500.
The Partnership’s expenditures include sign and banner printing, campaign manager fees and Juneau Radio Center payments.
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Information from: Juneau (Alaska) Empire, http://www.juneauempire.com
The Associated Press
