Resident Dave Stickler’s Monday appearance before the Haines Borough Board of Equalization slashed $146,200 from the assessed value of a 25 Mile Haines Highway property intended for use as a gravel pit.

Assessor Mike Renfro earlier recommended a valuation of $185,800 for the 19.8 acres.

Members of the Haines Borough Assembly acting as the Board of Equalization to consider property tax appeals voted 5-0 for a valuation of $39,600, or $2,000 an acre. Member Joanne…