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Tom Morphet for Borough Mayor

Two very different candidates are vying for Haines Borough’s mayoral seat. Jan Hill — highly experienced in seats of power, serious about politics, possessing a guarded political style, and playing things “close to the vest.” Tom Morphet — gregarious, a writer and storyteller by trade, neither guarded nor political in his personal style. Jan Hill has repeatedly campaigned as […]

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We need civil leadership for mayor

Now is a time of great need for civility and cooperation in our community and in our municipal government. To see us through these challenging and budget-limited times, we need partnerships and collaboration between the Haines Borough and the organizations and nonprofits in Haines that improve quality of life for all. We need leaders and officials who […]

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Support Morphet for mayor

I am writing in support of Tom Morphet for Mayor of Haines. Tom speaks from a voice of unity and cohesiveness, wanting to work together to solve our community issues. I think he will bring thoughtfulness, intelligence, and insight to our local issues. As a former newspaper person, Tom knows how to dig deep into a subject […]

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Assembly, mayoral candidates square off at chamber forum

Haines’ two mayoral candidates and four of the five assembly candidates squared off on economic development issues for the first public candidates ‘forum on Friday, hosted by the chamber of commerce. Candidates sparred over the borough’s involvement in infrastructure projects and presented different visions of how the borough should promote economic development. The questions about Lutak Dock […]

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Assembly boosts pay for itself and mayor

The Haines Borough Assembly voted overwhelmingly to boost pay for itself and for the Mayor at an assembly meeting on Aug. 22, despite reservations about the timing and optics of the increase. Under the new pay scale, members will get paid $175 per regular or special assembly meeting, not including committee meetings. The mayor’s pay will be boosted from […]