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The Shelton City Council on Tuesday voted unanimously to remove the "interim" title from Mark Ziegler and appoint him city manager.

After meeting in an executive session following its regular meeting, the council reconvened and voted unanimously for the appointment of Ziegler, a Shelton native who has worked for the city for 29 years. Mayor Eric Onisko and Deputy Mayor Joe Schmit will now negotiate a contract with Ziegler.

Ziegler was named interim manager three months ago following the departure of Jeff Niten, who was hired as the city manager of Mountlake Terrace in Snohomish County.

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