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Burton appointed to Camas council

Mayor’s vote breaks tie after city council indecision over two of eight applicants

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Longtime Camas resident Ellen Burton (left) talks to Camas Community Development Director Phil Bourquin on Tuesday evening inside Camas City Hall as council members deliberate in executive session.

Ellen Burton, a 20-year Camas resident with extensive business experience and letters of recommendation from two prominent Camas leaders, is the newest member of the Camas City Council.

Camas Mayor Shannon Turk cast the tiebreaking vote Tuesday night, nearly one hour after saying she was glad she didn’t have to vote for her replacement on the council, because she wouldn’t want to choose from eight very qualified candidates.

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