Haines Borough Assembly member Margaret Friedenauer resigned her assembly seat Wednesday, citing bitterness, cynicism and a lost desire to lead.
Krista Kielsmeier, executive assistant to the borough manager, also resigned Wednesday.
Friedenauer penned a letter to the assembly and Mayor Jan Hill stating her resignation, effective immediately.
“I have unfortunately strayed from focusing on issues and spend too much time now focused on personalities. I have become increasingly disrespectful to my fellow assembly members.…