Juneau Assembly approves pay boosts to top city officials

City Manager Katie Koester speaks during an Assembly meeting on Monday, Sept. 29, 2025. (Photo by Clarise Larson/KTOO)
The Juneau Assembly approved salary bumps on Monday night for both the city manager and city attorney. 
The Assembly discussed the increases during an executive session that was not open to the public during the meeting. Both City Manager Katie Koester and City Attorney Emily Wright received a 3% wage increase and a $2,000 lump sum payment. The increases boost Koester&rsquo