The Haines Borough Assembly approved a resolution joining the Alaska Municipal League (AML) in expressing concern over the impact of a state Constitutional Convention. Alaska voters will vote on whether to convene a constitutional convention during the Nov. 2 general election. Earlier this month, assembly member Gabe Thomas requested the assembly take a formal stand in joining […]
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Jones is a well-rounded candidate
Kathy and I support Margarette Jones for the Haines Borough Assembly because she grew up in Haines, graduated from college with a degree in political science, and chose to return to Haines to use her education to benefit Haines! She has volunteered for various worthwhile activities, including helping build a church/school in Africa; was director of a […]
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Vote to contract Turnagain for dock project delayed
The Haines Borough Assembly voted unanimously Tuesday to schedule a special meeting to discuss the approval of a contract with Turnagain Marine after Lynn Canal Conservation (LCC) and many of its members accused borough staff of promoting a new dock design outside of the public process. Mayor Douglas Olerud requested that the assembly schedule the special meeting. “Reading the comments […]
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Vote for Ben
Fall time and election season are upon us here in Haines. It is time once again for us to be mindful as we choose who will represent us and steer the course for our community. Having been on the assembly, I have an intimate knowledge of the time, energy and effort required to be an […]
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Return of tourists tests Chilkoot corridor
After two slow pandemic seasons, tourists are once again flocking to the Chilkoot River, causing traffic jams and flouting bear safety protocol. Recent reports of crowding and reckless behavior during peak bear-viewing season at the state recreation area 10 miles north of town have placed under scrutiny the state’s $1.5 million corridor improvement project that […]
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Tax exemption request for Hilltop subdivision to face assembly hearings
The Haines Borough Assembly will hold two public hearings next month on Roger Schnabel’s request to receive a ten-year tax exemption on improvements to the land at his proposed 65-lot Hilltop subdivision. The developer estimated that “enhancement” of the lot — which includes surveying, clearing and grubbing and installing a water system — will cost close to […]
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Lapp fills one-month assembly vacancy
The Haines Borough Assembly at its Aug. 24 meeting unanimously appointed Jerry Lapp to fill the vacancy created by Caitie Rothbart’s resignation. Lapp will serve as the sixth member for a total of three meetings until the election on Oct. 4. Lapp is one of six candidates running to fill three permanent vacancies whose terms will begin Oct. 11. […]
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Assembly hires state and federal lobbyists
After state lobbyists secured 3.2 million in funding for Lutak Dock, the Haines Borough Assembly voted both to renew that contract and sign on a new team of federal lobbyists. The $48,000 annual contract with the Juneau lobbyists, Theodore Popely and Darwin Peterson, has been extended for another year. The contract with the D.C.-based federal lobbyists, Jay Sterne and […]
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Harbor committee proposes slight harbor-related fee increases
Boaters would see small increases in a number of harbor-related fees if the Haines Borough Assembly approves an Aug. 25 recommendation by the borough’s harbor committee. The committee last week recommended raising the annual moorage rate at the small boat harbor by 3% per linear foot each year starting this October and the transient rate — for […]
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Ben Aultman-Moore for assembly
Ben Aultman-Moore and I sat in conversation regarding his recent decision to run for a seat at the Haines Borough Assembly. When I inquired about his desire and goals for stepping into this important role in our community, he responded clearly and without hesitation, “I want to listen and I want to learn, I’m not coming […]