CBJ is considering closing aquatic programs.

Juneau Pools (both locations) may be closed by the City and Borough of Juneau Assembly. Closing Juneau Pools is a threat to continuation of the Aukeman Triathlon, parks and rec kids triathlon camp, Dimond Dash Relay Triathlon, and active lifestyles in Juneau. Now is time for comment and action. The CBJ FY27 Budget process is underway and should be closed by mid June.

“Keeping Juneau Pools Keeps the Aukeman.”

Keeping Juneau Pools keeps the Aukeman Triathlon. We have seen three consecutive years of growth – in participants, volunteers, and partnerships. This growth bucks national trends and has enabled us to offer a professional and safe triathlon in Juneau. Our growth has seen more visitors to Juneau and allowed us to hire local vendors for event services.  Please keep triathlon in Juneau.

Currently, our organization partners with the Juneau Pools in three key ways:

• Aukeman provides volunteer staff to Juneau Pools to run the kids triathlon camp in April and May.
• Aukeman provides supplies and expertise to run the Dimond Dash Relay Triathlon in May.
• Juneau Pools is the Aukeman’s source of trained lifeguards, which we must have to run our event.

Informally, the Juneau Pools serve as a cornerstone of the triathlon community in Juneau:

• Aukeman athletes train year-round in the Juneau Pools.
• Athletes use the Juneau Pools as meeting locations for group activities.
• Aukeman participant growth has primarily been from new-to-the-sport athletes, with younger athletes being a key factor. These youth are largely from the high school swim team and Glacier Swim Club, both of which would cease to exist with both pools closing.

Please support Juneau Pools, Opportunities for action:

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 @ 5:30pm: SPECIAL ASSEMBLY MEETING 2026-09 (complete agenda and contact info)

• Contact CBJ Assembly Members individually before the meeting.
• Contact the whole assembly in one email.
• Request to comment remotely by calling 907-586-5278 before 4pm on April 29.
• Attend in person: 155 Heritage Way, Juneau, AK 99801 (Public comment on non-agenda items is at the start of the 5:30 meeting.)

• Attend remotely: Zoom Meeting or 1-253-215-8782 Webinar ID: 939 1791 5176  (Public comment on non-agenda items is at the start of the 5:30 meeting.)
• Recommended talking points:
  • Community center for active lifestyle and one of the few affordable entertainment options over the winter.
  • Your personal testimony.
  • Youth learn to swim programs, youth athletics, recreation.
  • School swim and dive team.
  • Aukeman event reliance on pools for athlete training and lifeguards.
  • Willingness to pay higher fees if it helps keep pools open.

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 @ 6pm: Assembly Finance Committee Meeting – No agenda posted, immediately follows the Special Assembly Meeting 2026-09.

TBD Potential Meeting, Before May 1:

• “The (CBJ) Charter requires that a public hearing be held on the FY27 operating budget by May 1, 2026, and the ordinance be adopted by June 15, 2026.”
• The April 29 meeting MIGHT BE this public hearing, leaving it as the final public hearing prior to the finalization of the FY27 Budget.  A specific public hearing for FY27 operating budget is not listed on the CBJ calendar as of 4/22/2026.