Chamber election may be ‘huge overhaul’ for board

An election that ended this week could bring a “huge overhaul” to the Haines Chamber of Commerce, said president Barbara Mulford.

Seven open seats attracted only six declared candidates – Scott Sundberg, Thom Ely, Bill Kurz, Rod Hinson, Kyle Gray and Stan Mazeikas – meaning all six will be seated unless two strongly supported write-in candidates emerge.

Mulford said the chamber will count the ballots Friday.

In addition to almost an entirely new board composition,…