Joanie Wagner is offering her talents, skills, and love of community to all in her run for the office of Mayor of Haines. Positivity, creativity, openness, compassion, enthusiasm, a solid work ethic, respectful communications, and commitment to goals are traits Joanie brings to everything she does in life. A fresh, respectful approach to local governing that encourages […]
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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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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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Wagner embodies new beginnings
Joanie Wagner will be a refreshing change for our borough government. These past few months have been shrouded with a dark heavy cloud; not the way to be entering a winter season. Joanie promises to bring new energy and a new perspective to our community. Think about the qualities that good leaders must possess: fairness, […]
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Duly Noted
Ted Hart and Meghan Elliott were married Friday, Sept. 8 at the Chilkat State Park picnic shelter. Kevin Thompson, who introduced Ted and Meghan, served as officiant. Ted’s brother, James Hart, and Meghan’s stepbrother, Joseph Cataldi of Houston, Texas were witnesses. Meghan’s family guests included mother Joan Elliott and stepfather John Cataldi, of Houston; Ted’s […]
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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 […]
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Slow down cowboy, let us all vote
I have been listening, with some interest, to the most recent local borough controversy of expanded police service (and I assume patrols) outside of the townsite service area. I think it’s fair to say that there are two opposing sides; those who want police services and those who don’t. The solution’s simple: let the tax […]