Wrangell Medical Center Board recalled

The aftermath of Wrangell’s June 19^th Special Election leaves the Wrangell Medical Center with 8 of its 9 board members unofficially recalled from their elected positions.  649 of Wrangell’s 1,591 registered voters turned out at the Nolan Center to vote in Tuesday’s Special Election. Unofficial results show:

Jim Nelson: 382 Yes — 243 No

Lurine McGee: 389 Yes — 234 No

Sylvia Ettefagh: 381 Yes — 241 No

Linda Bjorge: 414 Yes — 210 No

Jake Harris: 330 Yes —  295 No

Delores Norman: 376 Yes — 247 No

LeAnn Rinehart: 393 Yes — 229 No

Hospital Board Chair Mark Robinson: 399 Yes — 226 No

Remaining on the Hospital Board is Dorothy Hunt-Sweat, who was not included in the recall. Borough Clerk Christy Jamieson says 190 absentee ballots remain to be counted. Canvassing is scheduled for Thursday, June 21^st in City Hall’s Council Chambers.