Candidates file for political office Monday
June 2, 2009 · 10:35 AM
The first day of election filing brought no real surprises to the Plateau’s political scene.
Filing continues through 5 p.m. Friday, so there’s still a lot of time for things to occur.
Here’s a look at who filed Monday. This posting will be updated each morning.
Enumclaw city government
Mayor: Two-term incumbent John Wise filed, as did his announced challenger, City Councilwoman Liz Reynolds.
City Council Position 1: Glen Jensen, a former member of the council, filed for the seat Reynolds has occupied.
City Council Position 3: incumbent Kevin Mahelona filed.
City Council Position 5: no one filed Monday for the seat now held by Mike Ennis.
City Council Position 7: newcomer Cleet Christianson filed for the seat now occupied by Jeff Coats.
Enumclaw School Board
District 2: incumbent Cathy Dahlquist filed.
District 5: incumbent Chris Van Hoof filed.
Buckley city government
Mayor: incumbent Pat Johnson filed.
City Council Position 1: incumbent Randy Reed filed.
City Council Position 3: Doug Harple filed.
White River School Board
District 3: incumbent Denise Vogel filed, as did challenger Kim Demarest.
Black Diamond city government
Mayor: current City Councilwoman Rebecca Olness filed.
City Council Position 2: Geoff Bowie filed.
City Council Position 4: William Sass filed.
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