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Petersburg assembly schedules March 16 consideration of proposed land sale to Title Network after months of public pushback
Summary
After months of testimony and debate over proposed telecom towers, the Petersburg Borough Assembly set March 16 to consider a contract to sell borough land to Tlingit Haida Central Council d/b/a Title Network. Residents urged more transparency, NEPA review and alternative sites; the assembly declined a closed negotiation session.
After five months of public testimony and extensive debate, the Petersburg Borough Assembly on Feb. 2 voted to schedule formal consideration of a proposed sale of borough land to the Tlingit Haida Central Council d/b/a Title Network for its March 16 meeting.
The move came after dozens of residents and assembly members pressed for more information about proposed Title Network towers, lease terms and community impacts. Assemblymember Gregor (Vice Mayor Stanton Gregor) and others said they wanted more time and fuller assembly participation; assemblymember Mucci moved to place the sale on the March 16 agenda and the motion carried after roll call.
Why it matters: Residents and assembly members said the land sale could lock in a tower location that may affect nearby homes, property values and community character. Many speakers also raised procedural concerns — including claims that Title used a categorical NEPA…
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