And there you have it, folks: The resolution to oppose ballot measure 2, legalizing recreational use of marijuana, was passed by the Haines Borough Assembly with Mayor Stephanie Scott casting the tie-breaking ‘yes’ vote, all because of their main concern – what it will do to the children of Haines. But wait. Are these the same people who thought it […]
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Grants to nonprofits $94K, lowest since ’09
The Haines Borough Assembly last week authorized $94,300 in funding for local nonprofits, nearly $33,000 less than the amount requested and the lowest amount it has disbursed in grants since 2009. The assembly appropriated $109,200 last year. Following several attempts to postpone funding the programs, the assembly voted 4-2 to pass the resolution funding 11 local nonprofits. […]
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‘Vote No on 2’ presentation draws residents on both sides
About a dozen residents turned out Monday to hear a presentation opposing a ballot measure that would legalize and commercialize marijuana in Alaska. Voters will cast ballots on Proposition 2 on Nov. 4. Anticipating a heated discussion, Haines Borough Assembly member Dave Berry urged the audience to “be civil” and “be on our best behavior” or risk […]
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Assembly rolls for corporate interest
It’s not unusual for the Haines Borough Assembly to balk when outside “big government” folks try to tell our community what to do. But apparently that irritation doesn’t apply when big corporate interests are giving marching orders. On Aug. 12, the assembly reversed its earlier decision to establish a moratorium on additional tours at Chilkoot Lake and approved Alaska […]
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Five candidates seek 2 seats on assembly
As of Wednesday’s 5 p.m. deadline, five candidates had filed for two open seats on the Haines Borough Assembly. Residents Jerry Erny, Ron Jackson, Joe Parnell, Mario Benassi and Mike Case will appear on the ballot Oct. 7 vying for three-year seats held by assembly members Debra Schnabel and Jerry Lapp, who are not seeking re-election. Interested candidates can […]
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Pool, locker rooms removed from bonding effort
Voters likely won’t get to decide this year whether they want to bond for $784,000 in repairs to the Haines High School locker rooms. The Haines Borough Assembly voted unanimously Tuesday to remove high school locker rooms from an ordinance that – if passed – would put $3.9 million in school capital improvements projects on the Oct. […]
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Marijuana meetings scheduled next week
Marijuana legalization will be the subject of two meetings next week in advance of an upcoming statewide vote on whether to legalize its recreational use and commercial sale. Voters cast ballots on Proposition 2 on Nov. 4. A meeting sponsored by the “Big Marijuana. Big Mistake. Vote No on 2” campaign is set for 6:30 […]
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Assembly flip-flops on tour moratorium
A moratorium on Chilkoot River corridor tour permits ended Tuesday after the Haines Borough Assembly reversed its July 29 decision and issued a canoe tour permit to Alaska Mountain Guides. The assembly voted 4-2 to reconsider the motion passed at the July 29 meeting, which postponed action on the AMG permit and placed a moratorium on Chilkoot […]
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Assembly ranks grant requests by non-profits
Members of a Haines Borough Assembly ad hoc committee will decide on 11 applications from local nonprofits requesting more than $127,000 in borough funds. During budgeting, the assembly set aside $78,760 to distribute to nonprofits: $32,500 in the “community chest” or general fund, $28,760 in the medical service area fund and $17,500 in the tourism and economic […]
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Voters may cast ballots on school improvements
The Haines Borough Assembly is deliberating whether to put to voters more than $4.7 million in bonds for school capital improvements. Projects that may be included on the Oct. 7 ballot include high school roof replacement ($1.8 million), vocational education building mechanical upgrades ($1.7 million), high school air handling unit replacement ($412,000), high school locker room renovations […]