Mya DeLong announces candidacy for borough assembly

Another write-in candidate for the Wrangell Borough Assembly has announced their candidacy for the Oct. 2 election. Mya DeLong said in an email that she was asked to run by several "concerned citizens," and she wants to do her part to see Wrangell grow as a community. This is her first time running for office but she said that she is a local business owner and holds a commercial deckhand fishing license, and therefore has a personal investment in Wrangell's future and nearby natural resources.

"I'm a level-headed decision maker, great listener, and this is an opportunity to give back to our community," DeLong said.

Economic stability and growth will be her top priority if elected, she said. Construction of a new hospital

and keeping people in town are also important to her, and tie into helping the local economy.

"My goals as an Assembly member will be to make informed and educated decisions for residents," she said. "Wrangell's economic prosperity and stability are on the forefront.  The hospital project is critical to our future, as is future land use and a balance of expansion and preservation. Attracting and retaining our citizens and a vibrant, involved citizenship is key to our future."

DeLong said that no matter who residents decide to support, it was very important that everyone participate in the election, stay informed, and get out to vote. Wrangell is in a "pivotal time," she said, and she wants to see that the best decisions are made for the community.

"I've made Wrangell my home and I love where I live," she said. "I am here to serve the people, with Wrangell's immediate and long-term interests at heart."