Wrangell Sentinel -

Candidacy filing is open for the municipal election, with nine seats on the ballot for borough assembly, port commission and school board — three seats each.

The filing deadline is Aug. 31. The declaration of candidacy form is available weekdays at the borough clerk’s office at city hall.

Candidates also need to submit a petition signed by at least 10 qualified voters in Wrangell.

The assembly seats held by Terry Courson, David Powell and Bob Dalrymple will be on the Oct. 5 ballot, as will the port commission seats of Frank Roppel, Brian Merritt and John Martin, and school board members...