Recall application sought for three Assembly members

The Petersburg Assembly is being accused of violating the Alaska Open Meetings Act in a recall application that is sponsored by 12 community members, including city employees and two former mayors.

The petition seeks to oust three members from office, including Nancy Strand, Jeigh Stanton Gregor and Kurt Wohlhueter. Member Jeff Meucci is immune to recall because of his recent appointment, according to Alaska Statute 29.26.240. And member Bob Lynn's term is over in October. Mayor Cindy Lagoudakis is not included in the applications to recall. She has said she would likely not seek re-election....