With less than a week before our local election, I would like to thank all of our volunteers that go onboard the Princess Ships and drive the “people-mover” cart down at the dock. You rock! Thanks for a great season and being very dependable and friendly to our visitors; Bob Budke, Jerry Blood, Carol Duis, […]
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Less hate, more respect
During the past three years, Jan Hill has called the community “hateful.” She has called assembly members “axe-hurlers.” She has – without a word of proof or substantiation – alleged a plot or “set-up” to make Debra Schnabel our borough manager, a statement that borders on slander. Hill cast the deciding vote that denied borough residents an opportunity to […]
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Borough candidates talk business in final forum
The Haines Chamber of Commerce asked business and economy-focused questions of assembly and mayoral candidates at the third and final candidate forum before the Oct. 3 municipal election. Chamber Executive Director Tracy Harmon asked the eight candidates seven questions and each had one minute to respond. Chamber president John Hagen assisted in moderating the forum […]
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One of these candidates will be Haines’ next mayor
Challenger Joanie Wagner says Haines needs a fresh perspective. Incumbent Jan Hill says experience counts. In one sentence, please describe the role of the mayor. Wagner: The Mayor sets the tone for our community and also is an example for the community. Hill: The role of the Mayor is to run assembly meetings, represent the community locally and beyond, and to […]
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New tone needed for Haines
Our leaders set the tone for public discourse, and by the power we give them, their actions and words hold us to their standards of respect, trust, honesty and transparency. While I respect Jan Hill and appreciate her dedication to Haines, she has been unable and often unwilling to demonstrate leadership that would help our community move […]
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Mayoral candidates differ on leadership style
Differences in leadership style and how to conduct civil discourse in the midst of divisiveness were two themes incumbent Mayor Mayor Jan Hill and challenger Joanie Wagner touched on during Monday’s candidate forum at the Chilkat Center. Wagner went on the attack in her opening remarks, criticizing Hill for enabling divisiveness in Haines. “The reputation of Haines has been […]
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Haines needs Hill’s experience
I was glad to learn that two people, Joanie Wagner and Jan Hill, are running for Mayor in the forthcoming election. If applicable experience was not a factor, it might be a difficult choice. But applicable experience is an extremely important factor, especially in these uncertain financial times. For that reason, I strongly support Jan Hill for Mayor. Jan is a […]
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First responders honor 9/11 fallen
The Patriot’s Day Dinner this last Monday night was a gathering to remember the lives lost in the attack on Sept. 11, 2001 and to show our support and gratitude for our first responders. We were honored by the presence of Mayor Jan Hill, Police Chief Heath Scott, Fire Chief Brian Clay, Al Giddings and members of […]
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Borough candidates differ on police, Tier 3 protection
Haines Borough Mayor and assembly candidates differed on policing outside the townsite and Tier 3 designation for the Chilkat River at a Wednesday forum at Mosquito Lake School Community Center. Incumbent Mayor Jan Hill and opponent Joanie Wagner, as well as assembly candidates Michael Fullerton, Sean Maidy, Diana Lapham and Brenda Josephson answered questions from community members up the highway. Assembly candidates […]
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Haines to host Southeast Conference next week
Haines will host more than 200 municipal government leaders next week for the Southeast Conference annual meeting. The three-day event, which begins Tuesday, will feature more than 60 speakers with presentations on transportation, energy, seafood, timber, mining, tourism, economic development, health care, workforce development and more. Former Haines resident and Southeast Conference Executive Director Robert […]