Recall is costly and of questionable merit

An election costs thousands of dollars. Haines taxpayers could nix this unnecessary expense by choosing not to sign recall petitions of questionable merit, or if already signed, contacting the clerk to remove your name prior to certification (AS 29.26.280(d)).

Ron Jackson’s letter regarding the recall was spot on: the accuracy of the recall petitions’ allegations is unproven. However, by looking at the merit of Don Turner’s January complaint on similar issues, and the legal response…