Popely to lobby for Haines for remainder of 2021

Lobbyist Ted Popely will represent the Haines Borough through the end of the year for $48,000.

In keeping with a Government Affairs and Services (GAS) Committee recommendation from last week, the full Haines Borough Assembly voted 5-1 at a March 9 meeting to hire Popely. Assembly member Caitie Kirby was the sole “no” vote.

During GAS Committee discussion, Kirby was outspoken in her opposition, likening hiring a lobbyist to gambling with taxpayer dollars. At Tuesday’s…