A five-person hiring committee has recommended the Haines Borough hire Darsie Culbeck as the new Community and Economic Development Director.

Mayor Stephanie Scott said the committee recommended 4-1 to hire Culbeck, who was competing for the job against only one other candidate.

Manager David Sosa refused to comment on the recommendation Tuesday, but said he would issue a press release within “the next 48 hours.” A call for comment Wednesday was not returned.

Sosa,…