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 co...