Juneau

History
Juneau was one of two cities, the other being Sitka, that did not leave the Union of Nations during the oil crisis of 2125. They were the only Alaskan city to send a peacekeeping force (twenty men) to Kashmir during the genocide of 2126. All twenty men were killed in a suicide bombing by anti-Union fanatics. Their flag has been changed around many times, but has always kept the elements of mountain, ocean, and star. As it currently stands, they're viewed as weak and foolish by neighboring cities, and its fishing dominance in the region has been challenged by the smaller cities of the Alexander Archipelago. The city of nearly 60,000 likes to think of itself as the undisputed champion of eastern Alaska, a view which is currently getting it into tight situations with neighbors.

Government
Juneau is led by Mayor Allen Trenton, a half-white, half-native pro-unification politician. He would like to see Sitka, Ketchikan, and Petersburg bow to its power so that they can together challenge the naval might of Anchorage, and become the new leaders of the region. The Mayor is assisted by a ten-person cabinet, who are directly elected by the people, but do not have lawmaking power. The Mayor alone makes laws, with the advice of the Cabinet. The Cabinet may vote to impeach the Mayor if he attempts to pass unjust laws. The Mayor and his Cabinet are elected by popular vote each year. They may serve a maximum of ten years. Allen Trenton is in his fourth year as mayor.

Economy
The Juneau economy was largely unaffected by the oil crisis of 2125, which was their main reasoning for remaining in the Union of Nations. Unemployment and poverty are low, but that's rather misleading. The economy is hardly any stronger than those of Sitka and Ketchikan, with the key to their success being mutual mediocrity. There are few large buildings in Juneau, with the wealth mostly spread among small businesses. Taxes are low, and the city relies on volunteer donations from citizens to purchase weapons, which it does not produce. Its one area of economic strength is renewable energy, harnessing wind and solar energy with the help of surrounding mountains.