Juneau considers setting aside money to support Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center staffing

The Mendenhall Glacier seen from the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025. (Photo by Clarise Larson/KTOO)
With Juneau’s cruise ship season less than two weeks away, Juneau officials are proposing to set aside city money to hire staff for one of the city’s main tourist attractions: the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center.
The jobs were formerly filled by federal workers, and city leaders say the proposal would act as a safety net in the face of further uncertainty