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Anacortes council appoints Marsha Hunt to Ward 1 after multiple rounds, mayor breaks tie
Summary
After five finalist interviews and several rounds of council voting, Mayor Walters cast the tie-breaking vote to appoint Marsha Hunt to fill the Ward 1 council vacancy. Council had debated voting methods and required a four-vote confirmation rule for this appointment.
The Anacortes City Council appointed Marsha Hunt to the Ward 1 seat on Feb. 17 after multiple rounds of voting and a mayoral tie-break.
HR Director Bridal Moyle opened the process by outlining the vacancy timeline and interview format; five finalists — Susanna Clements, John Gasser, Sarah Henry, Marsha Hunt and Courtney Oreck — each gave five-minute statements and answered follow-up questions from council members.
Council members debated voting…
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