Lynn and Newman running for mayor; five candidates file for two assembly seats

The window to file for candidacy in Petersburg's upcoming local election closed Tuesday afternoon. In total, 24 people filed for the various positions.

There are 20 open seats among several boards slated for the October 7 ballot, including a mayoral race. That race is contested this year, as are the races for Petersburg Borough Assembly and the Public Safety Advisory Board.

Current assembly members Bob Lynn and Scott Newman are both running for mayor. Mayor Mark Jensen is not running for reelection, after nearly two decades serving in elected local office.

Newman's assembly seat expires this y...