Due to a technicality, the Haines Borough Assembly on Tuesday reaffirmed its May 24 decision to prohibit commercial events in the Mud Bay rural residential zone following a long discussion and public testimony.
The assembly voted 3-2 to reconsider their previous action, falling one vote short of the four votes required to pass a motion, as established by borough code. Assembly member Catie Kirby was absent and excused from the meeting.
The assembly also voted…
