Petersburg assembly rejects a work session on proposed Title Network towers after weeks of public concern

The Petersburg Borough Assembly voted down a motion to hold a public work session with Title Network to discuss proposed communications towers, following hours of public comment and extended member debate.

Residents repeatedly urged more public information and precaution before towers are sited near homes. Judy Omer, who organized a Facebook group called "Alaska for Safe Tech," told the assembly the community needs "precautionary, and measured ways of deciding whether we just let this thing happen," and said she has circulated a petition and handouts expressing health and wildlife concerns. Jackie, another resident, distributed materials and said her concern was not with a bare tower but with "when you add the…