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Two vie for Washougal council seat

Fiscal responsibility, growth, safety among candidate priorities

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Marty Swoffford Jr. Candidate for Washougal City Council (Contributed photo)

Two newcomers are vying for outgoing Washougal City Councilor Julie Russell’s position on the Nov. 4 ballot.

Marty Swofford Jr. is a U.S. Navy veteran who served more than 10 years as an aviation electrician. He currently works in operations leadership, specializing in strategic planning, process improvement and fiscal accountability.

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