Younger and more progressive candidates are poised to sweep the open seats in the assembly, mayoral and planning commission elections in Haines, held on Tuesday. “I think there’s a dissatisfaction in the general population about how the government has been operating,” said Tom Morphet, who won the mayoral race with about 53% of the vote. […]
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KHNS director Kay Clements stepping down after 13 years
KHNS general manager Kay Clements is retiring at the end of this month after 13 years at the helm of Haines’ only radio station. The longtime general manager has steered the station through state budget cuts and the devastating 2020 landslide. CVN spoke to Clements at the Chilkat Center about the challenges of her tenure […]
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Looking forward to fresh leadership in Deishu
The Mayor position is particularly important as the Mayor appoints committee members and has a strong role, voice, and vote on the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve Advisory Council. Tom believes in working collaboratively with local tribal organizations and prefers to see a diversity of representation on local committees and commissions. I have found that even when we have different […]
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Experience is not always an asset
Incumbent candidates point to their experience as a central reason to be reelected. But what has been the community’s experience over the last few years? The Lutak Dock hasn’t been properly maintained. The neglected sewage treatment plant is still out of compliance. The Public Safety Building is rotting. The expanded harbor still has no new […]
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Bullying, taxes, and conflicts of interest get strong response at final forum
Assembly and mayoral candidates sparred over taxes, bullying of public officials, and how the borough should address conflicts of interest at a Sept. 20 candidate forum at the Chilkat Center, the last public forum before the Oct. 3 borough election. Moderators Kyle Clayton, the publisher of CVN, and KHNS reporters Alain D’Epremesnil and Brandon Wilks […]
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Elect new energy on Assembly
I hear frustration from Haines residents so often about our assembly’s short-sighted thinking. I have been known to express it myself, occasionally. In this election we finally have the option of getting some new and younger energy onto our assembly. Please take the opportunity to elect Natalie Dawson, Kevin Forster and Craig Loomis to our […]
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Stop bullying in elections
As much as I wish I could stop bullying in Haines by making a public comment on KHNS or writing a letter to the editor, I think the problem of bullying needs a deeper and broader discussion. I wasn’t surprised by all the new faces who came forward for assembly and planning commission — we […]
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Jan Hill question response shows character
Reading a recent CVN I was dismayed to see the response from Jan Hill when the mayoral candidates were asked to say something nice about their opponent. Tom responded by acknowledging his opponent in a positive way but Jan did not. If a candidate can’t display a kind and open attitude on a simple question like that, […]
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Morphet deserves vote
Tom Morphet deserves your vote for mayor: Here’s why: He is smart and understands the mayor’s role. He listens. He is not afraid to express an opinion and make a decision. He is kind and open minded. He has a great sense of humor (which is essential in today’s world!)
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Let’s elect new energy
If you share the opinion that borough representatives have failed to be receptive to citizen’s concerns, please join me in voting for a whole slate of energized, new faces for assembly and planning commission. Our choice for Mayor will determine the tone of public discourse for the next three years. When asked to “say something nice about […]