Robbins wants to encourage students and families to stay in Wrangell

Brittani Robbins is running for borough assembly to bolster Wrangell's economic development and stem the out-migration of families and youth from the island.

Robbins, 37, is executive director of the chamber of commerce. She has one year of experience in public office as a member of the school board. She was elected to the board last October and intends to keep her seat if elected to the assembly.

As a school board member, Robbins said she advocates for students and for non-certified staff, whose jobs are not governed by negotiated contracts with the school district. She also chairs the school...