Washougal City Councilor Dan Coursey Announces Resignation
Washougal, WA — Dan Coursey announced his resignation from his Washougal City Council seat late Wednesday, which will be effective March 31.
The first-term council member, who was elected in 2016, faced the Washougal Mayor Molly Coston last fall, and lost.
The network engineering consultant said he wants to devote more time to his business.
”I’ve enjoyed meeting all the people I’ve met,” said Coursey. “During the mayoral campaign I knocked many doors. It’s a great way to find out what people think. Your learn a lot by doing that.”
During his two-year tenure on the city council, Coursey said he’s pleased that he was able to put a spotlight on street maintenance.
“I’m also glad I participated in trying to keep our budget in line,” Coursey said.
Coursey’s Official Resignation Letter
His letter is as follows:
Dear Mayor Molly Coston and Administrator David Scott,
Please accept my resignation effective March 31st, as Washougal City Council Member, Position Seven.
It has been an honor to serve the great people of Washougal for the past two years.
Currently, I have considerable professional business opportunities which are taking up more of my time now and more so in the future. So, I am resigning my City Council seat to better take advantage of that and allow another to serve our wonderful city. Both I and my wife love our little city and look forward to assisting in the future as time allows.
Thank you sincerely,
Dan Coursey
Washougal City Council
What’s Next?
Mayor Coston accepted his resignation and will follow Washington state law to replace him. Following Coursey’s departure, the city will accept public applications for the city council seat, and then the council will vote from those applicants. This recently happened in Camas, and is a rare event. But, it will happen twice this year, as incumbent Washougal City Council member, Joyce Lindsey, is resigning her seat effective end of May.
To learn more, visit www.cityofwashougal.us
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