Juneau Residents Rejoice: Sales Tax on Food & Utilities Drops to Zero

Juneau Residents Rejoice as Sales Tax on Essential Food and Utilities Drops to ZeroJuneau residents are celebrating as the local sales tax on essential food and residential utilities has officially dropped to zero percent. This change, which took effect on Thursday, means no more five percent city tax on groceries or power bills. The move comes after a ballot measure passed with nearly seventy percent of the vote, showing strong public support. The exemptions cover food items under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and residential utilities, but not hot prepared foods or restaurant meals. While the change brings financial relief to residents, the city faces a significant budget shortfall, and the Juneau Assembly will need to address potential service cuts in the coming months. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.