Public education, ferries and a budget surplus dominated discussion as the Chilkat Valley’s legislative representatives visited Haines to hear community priorities and field questions ahead of the fast-approaching session, which begins in January.

The Juneau Democrats, Sen. Jesse Kiehl and Rep. Andi Story, met with about a dozen residents during a town hall Monday evening at the Chilkat Center. The pair gave a presentation about the upcoming session and where things left off during the…