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Two candidates present contrasting approaches as Seaside prepares to appoint Ward 4 councilor
Summary
Two candidates for Seaside’s Ward 4 seat outlined qualifications and priorities at a public forum; the City Council will interview and vote next Monday to appoint a replacement for David Posalski, and the seat will be on the ballot in November 2026.
Seaside Mayor Steve Wright opened an informational forum Thursday night where two candidates, Mister Ansbro and Mister Craft, answered pre-submitted questions about their qualifications and priorities to fill the Ward 4 seat vacated by David Posalski.
The candidates spoke about housing availability, emergency and tsunami preparedness, infrastructure needs, and balancing tourism with residents’ quality of life. The council will interview both candidates during its regular meeting next Monday and then vote; the appointment will be effective for the remainder of 2026, the seat will be open to any qualified candidate in the November 2026 general election, and it will revert to the…
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