Skift Take

Even though their ballot measure has been defeated, some Juneau locals sent a message to city and industry leadership more needs to be done to address overtourism.

The final vote isn't in yet, but it looks like large cruise ships will continue to be allowed to dock on Saturdays in Alaska's capital.

A majority of Juneau residents have voted "No" on a ballot measure (called "Ship-Free Saturdays") that would have banned cruise ships with capacities of over 250 passengers from docking on Saturdays and July 4th, according to election results released on Friday.

Out of the 9,633 votes cast, 5,788 residents voted "No" and 3,751 voted "Yes." Over 1,000 ballots need to be processed before the the final certification on October 15. The next round of electoral results will be released on October 11.

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