Three candidates are seeking the Ward 2 Astoria City Council seat vacated by Les Zimmer. Voters will determine the winner Sept. 20. Ballots are to go out in the mail Sept. 2. It will be the only item on the ballot.

The Daily Astorian’s Sandra Swain talks with the candidates about their backgrounds and why they are running.

Reporter Sandra Swain talks with the winning candidate about goals for serving on the Astoria City Council, in an interview recorded before the result was known.

(Peter Roscoe)