The borough manager works for the entire community of Haines.
His actions should be non-partisan and neutral. His act of threatening
an employer of no work in Haines so long as long-time resident
Gershon Cohen works for them is way out of line. Aside from the other
disputes and criticisms of the manager’s performance, this act alone
is inexcusable.
Cohen has likely done more to preserve the quality of our pristine
waters in Southeast Alaska than anyone I know. The complaint about
cruise ship companies finding fault with him is short-sighted and
unfair. Guarding against pollution by the cruise ship industry benefits
everyone in Southeast, especially those in the fishing, pleasure craft,
and water tours businesses.
All that aside, any borough employee who would single out a local
resident, whatever their political persuasion, for retribution, doesn’t
deserve to work here.
James Axel Wilson