The Haines Borough Assembly last week passed an ordinance adding a monthly surcharge of $1.51 to every land line and cell phone in the borough.
The assembly voted 4-1 to establish the tax. Assembly member George Campbell was opposed, and assembly member Dave Berry was absent.
Manager David Sosa said this week staff is working with Alaska Power and Telephone to implement the billing changes. Phone users can expect to see the surcharge show up…
