James Valentine swore into the Petersburg Borough Assembly on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024 for a three-year term. The number of votes cast for Valentine amounted to a total of 471. "I am thankful for the community for giving me a shot to do my part," Valentine told the Pilot in a message on Oct. 3. "I hope I can contribute to the community by bringing new ideas, help with the ideas already in motion, and be an advocate for the families new and old, wanting to call Petersburg home. Thank you again everyone for your support! Now time to get to work!"
Proposition 2 failed in the regular municipal election last week by an official total of five votes.
The Petersburg Borough Assembly certified the election results in a special meeting Oct. 4, when outstanding ballots were counted toward the final tally.
Julie Spigelmyre won the contested Library Board seat with 567 votes total; incumbent Gina Esposito had 554 votes and was not reelected.
Proposition 2 failed with 516 votes in favor, and 521 votes against it.
Prop 2 would have increased the maximum sales tax collectable on a single purchase for the first time since 2002.
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