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Sean P. Kelly elected Maple Valley mayor in 4-3 council vote; Didem Pierson named deputy mayor unanimously
Summary
At its Jan. 12 meeting, the Maple Valley City Council elected Sean P. Kelly mayor for the 2026–2027 term after a 4-3 voice vote and appointed Didem Pierson deputy mayor by a 7-0 vote. The council had swearing-in for three members earlier in the meeting.
Sean P. Kelly was elected mayor of Maple Valley by the City Council at its Jan. 12 regular meeting, winning a contested voice vote 4-3. The council then appointed Didem Pierson deputy mayor in a unanimous 7-0 vote.
City Clerk Andrew Dacuag read the council’s rules for nominating a mayor. Councilmember Didem Pierson nominated Victoria Schroff; Councilmember Dana Parnello nominated Sean P. Kelly. In the…
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