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Alex Newman schedules Edmonds City Council campaign kickoff for June 26

Edmonds, WALocal News

Alex Newman will host a campaign kickoff for Edmonds City Council on June 26 from 6-7:30 p. m. at Brigid’s Bottleshop. The event will feature support from Councilmember Susan Paine and County Councilmember and State Rep. Strom Peterson.

This kickoff is crucial as the Position 3 seat is currently held by Neil Tibbott, who has announced he will not seek re-election. Other candidates for the seat include local business owner Erika Barnett and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Commissioner Joseph Ademofe. The event is free and open to the public, encouraging community engagement in local governance. Brigid’s Bottleshop, located at 188 Sunset Ave. S.

, serves as a local gathering spot. Newman’s campaign seeks to address community concerns and build support ahead of the upcoming election. For more information, visit alexforedmonds. com.

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