Newcomers oust experienced councilors

And this one could be painful. We’ve seen what happens when an Aaron Ament is seated on the City Council. 

Anne Zabala defeats John Weber for two-year seat; Brandy Sullivan, Gina Taruscio, Art Bettge take four-year positions

Residents will see two new faces on the Moscow City Council come January as Anne Zabala and Brandy Sullivan will replace experienced councilors John Weber and Walter Steed.

Zabala beat Weber for the two-year council seat with 2,475 votes to 2,012. Sullivan and incumbents Gina Taruscio and Art Bettge beat out Steed and newcomer Robb Parish for the three four-year council seats.

Sullivan earned the most votes with 2,658, followed by Taruscio with 2,509 and Bettge with 2,176. Steed received 2,133 and Parish earned 1,568.