Ward Recap: Re-elected Kilmer expects new council to run smoothly, Brown and Ring eager to get started

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Incumbent Bob Kilmer, who was reelected to his Position 1 seat on the Port Angeles City Council, said he expects the new council to work smoothly together.

Kilmer defeated challenger Max Mania by a vote of 3,448 to 2,015. Kilmer, a retired Navy captain, has served on the council since 2018.

In an interview this week, Kilmer said he is looking forward to working with the new council members, especially the two newcomers, Mike Brown and Lindsey Schromen-Wawrin.

Brown and Ring eager to get started

Brown, who won the Position 3 seat, said he is eager to get started and learn more about the city's issues.

Brown, a retired teacher, said he is particularly interested in working on affordable housing and economic development issues.

Schromen-Wawrin, who won the Position 7 seat, said she is also eager to get started and learn more about the city's issues.

Schromen-Wawrin, a stay-at-home mom and community volunteer, said she is particularly interested in working on environmental issues and social justice issues.

New council will face a number of challenges

The new council will face a number of challenges, including the city's ongoing budget issues, the need for more affordable housing, and the need to address climate change.

Kilmer said he is confident that the new council will be able to work together to address these challenges.

"I think we have a good mix of experience and new ideas on the council," Kilmer said. "I am confident that we can work together to make Port Angeles an even better place to live, work, and raise a family."