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Jon Martin has joined McCleary as the city administrator as of last week. (Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World)

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McCleary welcomes Jon Martin as city administrator

The announcement follows an exodus of city staff last month

McCleary has seen a flurry of resignations as several senior city employees have handed in notice. (Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World File)

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McCleary sees salvo of city staff resignations

A number of city senior staff members in McCleary have confirmed that they’re resigning from employment with the…

Sue Darcy, right, is sworn in as she joins the Cosmopolis City Council on Wednesday. (Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World)

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Cosi city council fills fifth seat

Sue Darcy joins the embattled local government

Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World File Residents continue to ask questions about McCleary Mayor Chris Miller’s conduct.

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Residents decry mayor’s absence at city council

Ongoing controversies swirl around Mayor Miller without resolution

Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World File Mayor Linda Springer talks during a February city council meeting in Cosmopolis.

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Cosi city council approves shifting bond account

The budget is stabilizing, acccording to the mayor

The McCleary City Council discussed they city’s comprehensive plan during a meeting Wednesday. (Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World File)

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McCleary City Council mulls comprehensive plan, transit station future

No action on it was taken during the meeting

Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World Andrew Pittman was confirmed as the chief of McCleary’s volunteer fire department in a city council meeting on Wednesday.

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McCleary confirms new fire chief in council meeting

The city also took tangible steps to fix its IT woes

Clayton Franke / The Daily World The city of Westport is a nearing $4 million purchase agreement for the three-story Pacific Professional Services building at 801 S Montesano St. in Westport.

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Westport poised for $4M city hall purchase

New building to host growing staff, other leases; sets up vision for public square

Cosmopolis saw a crowded room as citizens turned out for a city council meeting on Wednesday. (Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World)

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Public anger surfaces in Cosmopolis city council meeting

Residents are not feeling heard as the council tries to tackle the issues

Multiple members of Cosmopolis’ senior staff resigned Friday, citing a hostile work environment amid deepening budget woes. (Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World)

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Cosi city administrator, many longtime staff resign en masse

The mass resignation comes amid deepening budget woes

The Harbor Art Guild puts on such events each year as Rain Glow. (Harbor Art Guild)

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Lodging tax awards held up by Aberdeen council’s conflict of interest concerns

Council members want more information on legality of grants for group led by incoming mayor

City officials and guests take the ceremonial shovel of dirt during the groundbreaking ceremony for a new Cosmopolis municipal building on Oct. 13. (Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World)

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Cosi breaks ground on new municipal building

The new building is expected to be finished in about a year to a year and a half