Borough effort seeks to improve process

The Haines Borough released its draft Public Participation Plan last week, a 12-step effort outlining how the borough can better engage the public in the formation of important policies, laws and regulations.

The plan, drafted by community and economic development director Bill Mandeville, was prompted by citizens and assembly members voicing desire for the borough to upgrade the way it engages public participation in the decision-making process.

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