The Haines Borough school board on Tuesday almost voted to do away with printed meeting packets, before getting hung up on the question of providing computers to board members. Board members instead voiced support for posting meeting packet information and agendas on the district’s website. Tuesday’s discussion started with superintendent Ginger Jewell’s recommendation that the district spend $2,250 […]
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Towns may seek repeal of senior tax exemption
Haines Borough Mayor Stephanie Scott attended the Alaska Conference of Mayors and Alaska Municipal League meetings in Nome last month, where the groups discussed how to address the financial burden created by the senior citizen property tax exemption. Alaska Municipal League executive director Kathy Wasserman recommended the group adopt the issue as a priority and urge the Alaska […]
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Voters to decide ’40-percent rule’ to elect
Residents will vote on four ballot measures this fall, including whether to remove a section of the Haines Borough Charter that mandates election candidates must receive at least 40 percent of the vote to be seated. Measure 1 will ask voters if they want to remove the “40-percent rule” from borough’s charter. The rule requires assembly candidates […]
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Alcohol the killer, not marijuana
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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Report honestly on ex-employees?
Haines Borough Assembly member Debra Schnabel last week submitted for the assembly’s consideration a policy statement that would discourage the borough from entering into nondisclosure agreements with employees who leave their jobs with an unfavorable work history. Schnabel called for the policy at a July meeting, prompted by the borough’s negotiation of nondisclosure agreements with former police […]
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Proposal would change waste management
The Haines Borough is looking at getting into the waste management business. Assembly member Debra Schnabel recently submitted a draft solid waste management ordinance to the municipality’s commerce committee for consideration. Her 17-page document proposes every residence, business, nonprofit, government and harbor slip holder in the borough either pay for curbside garbage collection or pay a lower rate to […]
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Hiring panel gives nod to Culbeck
A five-person hiring committee has recommended the Haines Borough hire Darsie Culbeck as the new Community and Economic Development Director. Mayor Stephanie Scott said the committee recommended 4-1 to hire Culbeck, who was competing for the job against only one other candidate. Manager David Sosa refused to comment on the recommendation Tuesday, but said he would issue a press […]
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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’s action not myopic
In response to candidate Mario Benassi’s representation of the assembly as myopic, I looked it up on Dictionary.com: 1. unable or unwilling to act prudently; short-sighted 2. lacking tolerance or understanding; narrow-minded. I began to think about collective decision-making. I do not agree that the assembly is unwilling to act prudently, but it may be […]
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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 […]