Candidacy for local election opening soon

Declarations of candidacy for Wrangell's election will be opening in the near future. A July 9 Facebook post on the city's page listed open positions interested candidates may consider.

The position of mayor will be up for grabs this year, a two-year term. There are also three seats open on the borough assembly. Two seats are for three-year terms, while another one is for a two-year unexpired term. There is one spot available on the Wrangell School Board, for a three-year term. Lastly, there are two positions open on the port commission, one for three years, and another for a two-year unexpired term.

"Declaration of Candidacy will open on Monday, August 3rd and close on Monday, August 31st," the Facebook post reads. "Forms for declaring your candidacy will be available for pick up in the Borough Clerk's office from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday."

More information on the 2020 election can be found on

the city's website, http://www.wrangell.com. Election Day for Wrangell is October 6. Statewide, the primary election day will be on August 18, followed by a statewide and national election on November 3.

 

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