Gilbert cites economic development in reelection bid

Mayor Patty Gilbert ran for the office in 2022 with two goals in mind: economic development and improvements to the community's infrastructure. As she looks to win reelection this year, her goals haven't changed.

Before becoming mayor, she served on the city council and borough assembly for 14 years. She also served on the school board between 2020 and 2022.

A lifelong teacher with a classroom career spanning across six decades, Gilbert is confident she can continue to move Wrangell forward in a second term.

"I've got the drive, the time, the knowledge and the desire," she said. "I'm fearless....