State Rep. Bill Thomas, R-Haines, this week said he would request $600,000 in legislative funding for the Chilkat Center, if the borough gives up the building.
He suggested the center return to ownership by Alaska Indian Arts of Haines.
“If this is just going to fix the roof or part of the roof, then fine, but I’m not going to put mega-millions in there when the community has bigger needs,” Thomas said.
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