First term: Mayor talks staff transitions, budget priorities

Port Townsend Mayor Amy Howard came into office focused on increasing transparency and rebuilding trust between the public and the city council. Now in the second half of her first year as mayor, she said those priorities are shaping how she plans to approach the search for a new city manager, the upcoming budget season and changes to the way […] T

By: Mallory Kruml

Outlets: Port Townsend Leader

Published: August 19, 2026

Words: 781

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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Port Townsend Mayor Amy Howard came into office focused on increasing transparency and rebuilding trust between the public and the city council.

Now in the second half of her first year as mayor, she said those priorities are shaping how she plans to approach the search for a new city manager, the upcoming budget season and changes to the way city council meets.

In addition to Port Townsend City Manager John Mauro’s departure, Melody Sky …

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