Haines Assembly to Consider Childcare and State Lobbyist

Borough meeting agenda includes addressing childcare shortage and potential hiring of state lobbyist.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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The upcoming Haines Borough Assembly meeting will address the longstanding issue of childcare availability in the community, as well as consider hiring a state lobbyist to advocate on the borough's behalf. KHNS reporter Melinda Munson spoke with the Chilkat Valley News' Will Steinfeld to preview the February 10th meeting agenda.

Why it matters

Access to affordable and reliable childcare has been a persistent challenge for Haines residents, impacting families and the local workforce. Hiring a state lobbyist could help the borough secure more state funding and resources to address community needs.

The details

The Haines Borough Assembly will discuss potential solutions to the childcare shortage, which has plagued the community for years. They will also consider hiring a state lobbyist to advocate on the borough's behalf in Juneau. Additionally, the agenda includes addressing the need for improved cell tower coverage in the area.

  • The Haines Borough Assembly meeting is scheduled for February 10, 2026.

The players

Haines Borough Assembly

The governing body of the Haines Borough, responsible for addressing community issues and setting local policies.

Melinda Munson

A reporter for KHNS who spoke with the Chilkat Valley News to preview the upcoming borough assembly meeting.

Will Steinfeld

A reporter for the Chilkat Valley News who provided information about the Haines Borough Assembly meeting agenda.

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The takeaway

The Haines Borough Assembly's focus on childcare and hiring a state lobbyist reflects the community's ongoing efforts to address critical infrastructure and service needs, which could have significant impacts on local families and the overall economic and social well-being of Haines.