Proposed redistricting would cut Haines from Douglas, Juneau

A legislative map change proposed last week by Alaska’s redistricting board would link Haines to northern Juneau, severing the borough’s tie to downtown Juneau and Douglas Island, where state House Rep. Sara Hannan lives.

“I’m heartbroken that I would not continue to represent (upper Lynn Canal residents),” Hannan said. “It’s a piece of my representation that I’ve really enjoyed.”

The proposed redistricting, which occurs every 10 years to keep up with U.S. Census data, wouldn’t…