The Haines Borough Assembly’s 5-1 decision to hire Debra Schnabel as borough manager Tuesday has further engulfed a community already embroiled in controversy.

As it stands, three borough assembly members are in the midst of a recall effort, another resigned Tuesday night after the manager hire, Haines Police officers have filed a grievance against the borough and, for many reasons, distrust is apparent between elected officials and borough staff.

In written feedback reports and during…