ALASKA:Three candidates for Haines Borough Assembly shared their views on local economy and politics at a forum organized by the Chamber of Commerce . Jerry Lapp, Tresham Gregg and Margaret Friedenauer are running for two open seats on the assembly in the October .Each candidate had recurring themes in many of their answers. For Lapp, who works part time for Constantine Metal Resources, one theme was strengthening Haines’ economy so that is flourishes year-round.
Artist and business owner Tresham Gregg also said improving the economy was a priority, particularly the tourism sector.“Attracting customers, really,” Gregg said. “I mean, we’re all set up to do all kinds of wonderful things with people that come here, but we don’t have them. And to get them here I think is going to take a different approach.”Southeast Alaska Conservation Council employee Margaret Friedenauer said she hoped to be a voice for a younger generation.
“It’s something that at least among my friends and my generation in this town, it’s one way that I can be more involved and take the concerns of my generation and that kind of thing forward for our community,” she said.The candidates agreed with each other in many of their answers. When Chamber of Commerce Director Debra Schnabel asked what personal qualities they would bring to the assembly, each said they were good listeners.Friedenauer said her experience as a former KHNS News Director made her well-informed.
