Vancouver’s newest councilor sworn in

By The Columbian

Published: February 12, 2018, 10:22pm

Laurie Lebowsky takes the oath of office to become the newest member of the Vancouver City Council on Monday at City Hall in Vancouver. (Natalie Behring for The Columbian)

New Vancouver City Councilor Laurie Lebowsky is sworn in Monday. She was appointed Feb. 5 out of a group of 56 applicants to fill the vacancy created when candidate Scott Campbell died before being elected in November. With 24 years of experience as a county planner, Lebowsky said, she understands the processes necessary to allow local government to function.

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