Haines, along with municipalities across the state, is considering alternative options for holding local elections this year given COVID-19 concerns.
Haines Borough clerk Alekka Fullerton said she will likely request that the assembly pass an ordinance granting her emergency powers to change election protocol this year if necessary. According to state law and borough code, Fullerton is responsible for administering local elections.
Typically, Haines voters have the option of submitting absentee ballots by mail, email,…
