Funding for the Haines Economic Development Corporation (HEDC) and the Southeast Alaska State Fair have been added to the Haines Borough’s budget for the upcoming fiscal year.
The assembly at a meeting Tuesday voted by wide margins to fund the two institutions. The $20,000 for HEDC passed 5-1 with Gabe Thomas the sole “no” vote, and $40,000 for the fair was unanimously approved.
In an April 12 funding request, HEDC board president Greg Schlachter justified…
