Meet the Candidates - Jessica Rooney

Jessica Rooney

Running unopposed for a three-year term on the Wrangell Public School Board

Age: 36

About the candidate:

"I moved here in 2002 from Florida, I married Jason Rooney and we have four children together, ages 14, 11, 8 and 5. I am currently a member of Wrangell Early Prevention Coalition and the Secondary Advisory Committee for the school. I have previously worked for the school district as an aide in the middle school office."

Why do you want to serve on the school board?

"I am running for school board because I have a passion for our youth and feel that I would be a strong asset t...