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University Place Council member Denise McClusty outlines volunteer roots, local service
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City Council member Denise McClusty described her pathway from longtime volunteerism to local elected office, noting service on the Parks and Planning commissions, her interest in community-focused committees and outreach, and personal background as a yoga instructor and artist.
City Council member Denise McClusty said she was inspired to run for office by long-term volunteer work and a desire to “have the voice that counted” for residents of University Place.
McClusty told the council she began volunteering in third grade with the Boy and Girl Scouts, later served as a scout leader and was appointed to the Parks Commission, where she served for seven years. She said she later joined the Planning Commission before running for the City…
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