The mining and logging proposals being talked about seem to be nothing more than corporate welfare. Non-local corporations come to rural areas for a “project” on public land where the government lets them make a huge profit by removing non-renewable resources for pennies on the dollar (welfare). A few locals might get work for a […]
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Eagle council weighs in on timber sale
The Alaska Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve Advisory Council recommended the University of Alaska not log within the boundaries of the preserve after citing a lack of information about the proposed sale. The council discussed the letter of opposition at a May 17 meeting, with members saying they wanted to keep their message short and sweet. […]
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OpenGov could take time to see citizen response
The Haines Borough Assembly last week narrowly approved purchasing a $40,000 software program aimed at increasing citizen engagement, but the assembly may take up the issue again. The CVN reached out to two similarly sized communities using the software to see how it’s working in their towns. The “Citizen Engagement” program from the tech company OpenGov allows […]
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Let’s elect our committees
The manager’s letter in last week’s CVN attempting to exonerate the police chief from complicity in an unfounded, brazen, and unsuccessful political maneuver to criminally prosecute the assembly for a political appointment notwithstanding, the point of my April 26 paid commentary was this: The borough’s process for filling seats on boards, committees and commissions – […]
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Assembly stops new tours in Chilkoot
The Haines Borough Assembly voted 4-2 to stop issuing new tour permits in the Chilkoot corridor and prohibit permit-holders from transferring their permits for the duration of the moratorium. Assembly member Tom Morphet proposed the idea last month, and said the ban on new tours would send a message to Alaska State Parks, the agency responsible for […]
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Assembly debates budget details
The Haines Borough Assembly discussed and made amendments to the $13.3 million 2019 fiscal year budget Tuesday—which included voting to allow children under 18 years old free admission to the pool, approving a $40,000 online government engagement platform, and deciding whether to hire an additional employee in the planning department. The assembly unanimously approved member Heather Lende’s […]
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Little League starts Saturday
Haines Little League sprouted back up this spring after about a five-year slump. Organizer and A’s team manager Anne Fossman said she wanted kids too old for t-ball to be able play baseball this summer. “There really was nothing for the 9- through 12-year-olds,” Fossman said. “We polled a bunch of parents before we had […]
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Duly Noted
Glen and Allison Jacobson celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary on April 23. The couple headed to Juneau at 4 a.m. on their express excursion boat Fjordland to pick up Holland America and Princess shore-excursions representatives and bring them to Haines and Skagway to learn about the tours they will be selling off the ships this […]
Posted inDuly Noted
Duly Noted
Glen and Allison Jacobson celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary on April 23. The couple headed to Juneau at 4 a.m. on their express excursion boat Fjordland to pick up Holland America and Princess shore-excursions representatives and bring them to Haines and Skagway to learn about the tours they will be selling off the ships this […]
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Assembly gets existential
The Haines Borough Assembly met Monday and discussed their effectiveness as a body and as individual representatives. The special meeting, which is slated to occur the third week of each month, is the latest effort from the assembly to increase its efficiency and engage in productive discussions. The meeting opened with assembly member Heather Lende proposing they […]