Goodman suit goes to judge; Ruling expected in election challenge by April or May

A lawsuit filed in Superior Court against the Haines Borough and assembly member Greg Goodman is ready for a judge’s decision.

Z. Kent Sullivan of Baxter, Bruce & Sullivan in Juneau filed a brief Feb. 16 on behalf of Karen Hess, a write-in candidate for the October assembly election. Sullivan also submitted a brief Jan. 14, and borough attorney Brooks Chandler responded Feb. 2.

Chandler has said he expects a ruling from Judge Philip Pallenberg…