Borough assembly certifies October 2 election

The city and borough assembly of Wrangell held a special meeting last Thursday to certify the election that took place on Oct. 2. The election saw votes cast for a new mayor, several open positions on the assembly, school board, and other organizations. The election also saw large amounts of voter support for Proposition 1, which allows for the lease of the Wrangell Medical Center and the construction of a new hospital.

The assembly certified the results of this election, and also passed out certificates of service to outgoing elected officials. The recipients of these certificates include May...