In the wake of Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s proposed budget that would slash about $1.7 million in state funding to the borough, assembly member Brenda Josephson has suggested placing a hiring freeze on “non-essential positions” until the Haines Borough Assembly finalizes its 2020 budget.
She defined non-essential positions as jobs outside of the school district, public works, or public safety, and not including seasonal positions.
A proposed freeze would target two vacant part-time jobs advertised by…
