Candidates diverge on local economy, role of government at debate

The four Haines Borough Assembly candidates agreed on several broad points at a Sept. 16 debate: Haines needs a more diverse year-round economy; Haines needs infrastructure improvements; Haines needs federal funds.

But the candidates—Richard Clement, Tyler Huling, Brenda Josephson and Debra Schnabel—differed on key issues including taxes, the borough’s role in solid waste management and whether Haines is on the right track.

The candidates gathered in front of a limited audience at the Chilkat Center…