Next year’s budget

Assembly members held a public hearing on next year’s budget and, while they did vote to add $1,000 to support volunteer recruitment and retention by the Haines Volunteer Fire Department, the majority of the discussion was centered on a proposal to potentially cut staff.  

Assembly member Eben Sargent kicked off the discussion by saying that he does not support the borough balancing its budget by spending from savings long term. 

“The Mayor…

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