Assembly Member Newman files for Mayor as candidate deadline approaches Ten candidates have submitted paperwork for October's municipal election

Petersburg Borough Assembly Member Scott Newman has filed to run for mayor, making him the first declared candidate to replace Mark Jensen, who announced in June he would not seek reelection after 18 years in elected office.

Ten candidates have submitted paperwork so far to Borough Clerk Rebecca Regula since the filing window opened July 29. Candidates have until 4:30 p.m. on Aug. 26 to file for positions on the Oct. 7 ballot.

Raliegh Cook has filed to run for borough assembly.

Two assembly seats are on the ballot - those currently held by Scott Newman and Donna Marsh.

Several current board me...