I’m hoping the Haines Borough Assembly will rectify a shoddy, demonstrably flawed borough manager selection process by facilitating the coming public “reception” with the finalists for a paltry one-hour. Specifically, the following would be helpful in showing good faith:
1. Change the event to a forum (instead of a reception); trivializing government business wastes taxpayers’ investment as well as citizens’ participation.
2. Hand out copies of completed application materials submitted by each finalist.
3. Structure the meeting such that citizens are afforded reasonable time for questions–and…