Shelton-Mason County Journal - Dedicated to the citizens of Mason County, Washington since 1886

On the Nov. 5 general election ballot, George Blush and Miguel Gutierrez are competing for an open seat on the Shelton City Council.

Blush, Gutierrez and Trenton Powers faced off her a four-year term on the council as member No. 7 in the August primary election. Incumbent Megan Fiess, who was selected by the council to complete Bob Roger’s unfinished term, is not seeking a new term. In the final ballot count, Blush received 446 votes for 38.65%, Gutierrez 425 votes for 38.65% and Powers 273 votes for 23.66%.

Blush owns Nita’s Koffee Shop in downtown Shelton. He is the executive director...