Four Haines Borough representatives traveled to Whitehorse last month to discuss potential partnerships between the two municipalities. “We delivered the message, and it was well received, that Haines is open for business and we want to work with our Yukon neighbors and the visitor industry, government and their mining groups,” said Mayor Jan Hill. Borough manager Mark Earnest, consultant Darsie […]
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Lapp issue belies recall
Why vote no on the recall? As assembly member Scott Rossman says, “It’s ridiculous. I don’t support it. But I do support their right to put it on the ballot.” Former Mayor and conservative incumbent Jerry Lapp says he can’t support the recall either, and goes one step further than Rossman by opposing the recall effort entirely. “I wouldn’t […]
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Recall would oust Hoffman, Waterman
Voters Tuesday will decide whether Haines Borough Assembly members Daymond Hoffman and Joanne Waterman should be removed from office. Recall organizers say the pair broke borough law when they failed to fill an assembly vacancy within the code-required 30 days. “I think that our lawmakers should not be our lawbreakers, simply put,” said Jim Shook, chairman of the Haines Recall Committee. […]
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Manager suggests creation of port development committee; Several projects also set to go out to bid soon
Haines Borough Manager Mark Earnest has recommended the launch of a Haines Port Development Steering Committee to promote Lutak Dock. In a recent report for the Haines Borough Assembly, Earnest wrote that the ad hoc committee would “prepare an actionable plan including conceptual port configuration concepts to enable the borough to make sound port investment decisions in advancing the interests of […]
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Candidate forum set for Monday
Haines Borough Assembly and mayoral candidates will participate in a forum coordinated by the Chilkat Valley News and KHNS on Monday, Sept. 26, at the Chilkat Center. The forum is open to the public and will start at 6 p.m. with one-minute introductory remarks from mayoral candidates Jan Hill and Stephanie Scott. Hill and Scott then will have 30 […]
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Rec board gets off the ground; Group shows support for events, trails
The Haines Borough’s Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee debuted Tuesday, with members selecting officers for the re-established group and voicing support for enhancing trails and outdoor events to spur economic development. The committee voted Marnie Hartman to serve as chair, Ron Jackson as vice chair and Logan Simpson as secretary. Darsie Culbeck, Jessica Kayser, Jennifer […]
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Recall targets chose to ignore the law
What twisted webs they weave. Seems once some of our borough assembly members break the law rather than correct the mistake they compound it. On June 13, 2011 a special meeting was called to appoint someone in vacant seat “E.” This is called for by borough code and state law (Title 29). Both say, “Shall […]
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Chamber, KHNS set candidate forums
The Haines Chamber of Commerce will present a Haines Borough Assembly and mayoral candidate forum noon Friday, Sept. 23, at the public library. “This is an opportunity for the public to see all the candidates, hopefully, side by side and responding to similar inquiries,” said Ned Rozbicki, chamber president. Rozbicki will moderate the event and said chamber […]
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Voters choose shape, direction of town
Citizens frequently do not realize the importance of effective local government. Our local government is in charge of things that affect our everyday life, i.e., police and fire protection, sanitary services, public works, library services, permitting and approval of the comprehensive plan. As a resident and registered voter you have the opportunity to shape […]
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Former trooper targeted drivers
Former state trooper Don Otis dedicated his energy to keeping young people from driving drunk instead of trying to keep them from drinking. “I was never sure I was doing the right thing. People said I should find the parties and bust everybody I could, but my approach was making sure no one who was […]