Haines Borough manager Debra Schnabel hired Tim O’Melia as the new borough planner for his skills in policy and community engagement, she said.
The job involves the administration and enforcement of Haines Borough planning and zoning laws and policies and GIS mapping systems, in addition to other responsibilities.
During the selection process O’Melia visited the community in early September and met with members of the staff and planning commission.
O’Melia recently graduated from Western Washington…