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

Seven candidates have applied for three positions on the Shelton City Council on the Aug. 2 primary ballot.

Friday was the deadline to register for the election, with 85 people applying for 63 offices. The primary will whittle the candidates down to two finalists per race for the Nov. 7 general election.

Three of the seven positions on the Shelton City Council are up for grabs. The winners have four-year terms.

Mary Eagleson, Tristen Smith and George Blush will compete to replace James Boad for council position 1. Boad, the owner of Wilde Irish Pub in downtown Shelton, decided not to seek a...