PSARA’s Frank Irigon seeks Newcastle Council post

PSARA Executive Board member Frank Irigon, a candidate for the Newcastle city Council Position #4, succeeded in winning a slot in the November general election. Three candidates competed and Frank was the second highest vote getter.

The November election will be tough. While the position is an open seat, the other candidate in the race is a former city council member.

Newcastle faces daunting financial challenges. There is no commercial tax base for the community and the primary sources of support for city services are property tax and sales tax revenues as well as development fees.

Frank has expressed enthusiasm for taking on the financial challenges faced by the small city. We know Frank to be a committed, progressive activist and wish him well in the upcoming election.

For more information about Frank’s campaign please email irigonforcouncil@gmail.com, or call 425-235-4795.