Oct. 1 is Election Day: multiple candidates and two ballot questions for Lynn Canal

The Haines Borough Assembly has six candidates running for three seats. Assembly members Natalie Dawson and Debra Schnabel are hoping to serve another term. Richard Clement, Mark H. Smith, Cheryl D. Stickler and Nora Zimmerly round out the ballot.

Two Haines Planning Commission seats are open. Incumbent Eben Sargent is running against Jerry L. Lapp and Joe Parnel.

The Haines School Board has four candidates for three seats: Brian Clay, Kari (Keri) Johnson and Michael Wald are running for another term. Reba Hylton is making her first school board bid.

Initiative #1 would increase the property tax exemption from $150,000 to $300,000 for Haines residents who qualify.

Skagway has four borough assembly candidates running for two seats. Assembly members Jay Burnham and Deb Potter are seeking re-election. First-time candidate Jonathan Hillis and write-in candidate William Lockette II are hoping to join the legislative body.


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