I felt I should explain to the community why I have decided to not video-record or attend Haines Borough Assembly meetings.

Recently I felt it necessary to let the Mayor know about a project I have been working on for about a year. The Mayor let me know she has been working on the same project, but not with the borough. Rather, with the First Nations of Canada.

I let the Mayor know she was welcome to her opinion. The Mayor replied, “We don’t care what you think, white boy.” That did it for me. I have worked hard and long in this community with any and all residents, with no regard to a person’s heritage. I will not risk being near or in a meeting with such a person. Thank you.

     Bill Kurz