Newly hired Haines Borough planner Dave Long begins work on June 14. Long, who co-owns Haines Real Estate with his wife Pam, will distance himself from the business’ day-to-day operations when he steps into the new role.
Long said he’s been interested in serving as planner since Holly Smith vacated the position in 2019. Last year, the Haines Borough Assembly turned the position into a planning and zoning tech in an effort to save money.…