Several years ago Karen Hess landed a seat on the Haines Borough Assembly, interestingly at the same time she was trying to get title to riverfront land she currently runs boat tours from. In very short order, she got her land and promptly resigned. Coincidence? Maybe.
Has anyone wondered what she wants from the borough this time. Will she, perhaps, pull a “Palin” again? Just wondering.
Bob Andrews
Craig, AK
(Editor’s note: Hess was elected to a one-year seat on the assembly in October 1996. The assembly approved her negotiated land sale with the borough in December 1996, with Hess abstaining. Hess served her term and did not seek re-election. Hess’ negotiations with the borough for the property predated her election.)