Petersburg voters pass Prop 1 and elect Lynn for mayor, unofficial election results show
By the time the polls closed on Election Day in Petersburg, 1,279 ballots had been cast and counted. That’s about 200 more than last year.
The sole question on the ballot this year decided Petersburg’s senior sales tax exemption would be limited to only low-income seniors who qualify for the state’s senior benefits payment program. That includes individuals with an annual income of no more than $34,213 or couples with an annual income of no more than $46,253. Unofficial results show that the ballot measure passed by a 9-vote margin — 633 votes in favor, and 624 against the change.
The proposition was put forward by the Petersburg Borough to garner funds for essential public services in response to rising costs, falling revenue, and a growing senior population; the town’s senior population grew from 6% in 1980 up to 24% in 2024.
There was also a contested mayoral race this year. With 807 votes, Bob Lynn has been elected as Petersburg’s next mayor. Scott Newman also ran for mayor, but fell short with 443 votes to his name.
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