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Sedro‑Woolley council appoints Joellen Kesty mayor, removes executive‑session interviews from process
Summary
The Sedro‑Woolley City Council selected Councilwoman Joellen Kesty as mayor by council vote after voting to forgo an executive‑session interview step; Kesty was sworn in and pledged transparency and cooperation.
The Sedro‑Woolley City Council on a 5–2 vote appointed Councilwoman Joellen Kesty to serve as mayor through Dec. 31, 2027, and immediately administered the oath of office.
The council opened nominations after the body voted to remove an executive‑session interview step from the selection procedure that the city attorney warned could risk RCW violations. Councilman Henderson nominated Kesty; after votes were cast Kesty received the…
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