Incumbent Eben Sargent is running for a Haines Borough Planning Commission seat for a year. He was among those elected to the planning commission during the 2023 local election – a first for the borough. Previous commissioners were appointed by the mayor. 

Born and raised in northeastern Vermont, Sargent grew up in a small town with a rural economy. 

Incumbent Eben Sargent is running for one of two open seats on Haines’ Planning Commission. (Rashah…

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