Electric superintendent recruitment halted Assembly members express support for Hagerman

Petersburg Assembly Members expressed support for Karl Hagerman to replace Joe Nelson as the Power & Light superintendent in a meeting on Monday afternoon, further cementing division between the city and some of its residents on who is qualified to take over the position.

"It is my hope that Karl Hagerman shows interest in this position," said Jeigh Stanton Gregor, an assembly member. "I think Karl is a very talented person and would be a good leader in that department. I hope he is willing to consider it."

Assembly Member Nancy Strand agreed.

Mayor Lagoudakis stopped short of endorsing Hagerm...