Should the Haines Borough weigh in on a statewide initiative that, if passed, would legalize the recreational use and commercial sale of marijuana in Alaska?

Assembly member Dave Berry Tuesday proposed a resolution opposing Proposition 2, the ballot measure Alaska residents will vote on during the general election Nov. 4.

The assembly voted 4-1 to schedule a public hearing on the issue for its Aug. 26 meeting. Assembly member Debra Schnabel was opposed.

Schnabel said…