After struggling to make Edmonds more progressive, council member moves
EDMONDS — After nine months embroiled in battles on streetside cafes, the budget, homelessness and abortion rights, the Edmonds City Council is replacing two of its more outspoken members.
Following 41 rounds of council votes Tuesday, former council member Dave Teitzel emerged on top of 16 other applicants for the vacancy left by Kristiana Johnson, who died in July. He’s expected to vote alongside a more conservative council majority.
Teitzel, 70, a retired Qwest executive, was sworn in Tuesday night.
On the heels of his appointment, progressive Edmonds City Councilmember Laura Johnson announced she would step down. She said she’s not leaving because of anything that happened while on council.
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