The Haines Borough Assembly chambers is getting a facelift, including a designated microphone for audience members wishing to address the assembly.

 The first phase of technical upgrades for the chambers includes new microphones, two wall-mounted speakers in the chambers and one in the entryway for when there is overflow, electrical outlets on the dais, and a rack-mounted sound board and recorder behind the clerk’s chair at the dais.

Manager David Sosa said the upgrades will…