Candidates file for political office Monday


June 2, 2009 · 10:35 AM

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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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