Skagway officials seek outside help with port planning

Cruise ships and passengers at Skagway’s railroad dock on May 23, 2016. (Photo by Emily Files/KHNS)
Skagway officials have decided it’s time to get outside help in setting a course for the town’s port.
The borough assembly last week voted to put out a request for proposals for a port consultant. The assembly will also meet behind closed doors this week to discuss strategies regarding White Pass and Yukon Route Railroad, which currently controls much of the waterfront.
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