The filing period for Juneau’s new mayor opens Friday. To be considered, candidates must be a Juneau resident for at least 30 days before the election, be qualified to vote in Alaska, and be at least 18 years old. Felons are not permitted.
Candidates have until Jan. 25 to apply. The special election is March 15.
Mary Becker has been serving as Juneau’s mayor since Greg Fisk’s death in November. The assembly decided in December to hold a special election for a new mayor. Earlier this week, Barbara Sheinberg was appointed to fill Becker’s vacant District 1 seat.
Becker will return to that position after the election.
