The Haines Borough has filed a Superior Court appeal challenging its own Board of Equalization’s unanimous decision to grant a religious property tax exemption to St. Michael’s and All Angels Episcopal Church.
The dispute centers on a 6.59-acre parcel at 1 Mile Haines Highway. The borough assessor had revoked the long-standing exemption, but the citizen Board of Equalization unanimously reinstated it after a public hearing. Rather than accept the BOE’s decision, the Haines Borough is now suing its own citizen board.
Early court filings show the Borough has already submitted its Notice of Appeal, responded to objections, and filed a motion to waive the cost bond. Procedural activity is moving quickly.
Stay tuned: Briefing deadlines are expected in the coming weeks, with a Superior Court decision likely later this summer or fall. Full details and ongoing coverage are available only to All-In subscribers receiving the Must Read News and Opinions newsletter. Get it all for only $24 dollars for a limited time only!
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