Members of the Haines Borough Assembly squabbled Tuesday about whether to hire an out-of-town consultant to lead a strategic planning session or use local talent for the job.

  The assembly voted 4-2 to hire Juneau-based Dynamic Consulting for up to $4,000, excluding travel and lodging costs, for a one-day strategic planning session. Assembly members Tresham Gregg and George Campbell were opposed.

  Assembly member Margaret Friedenauer, who made the motion to hire Dynamic Consulting,…