Leavenworth City Council Appoints New Member

The City of Leavenworth has filled a vacancy on its town council.

On Wednesday, Oct. 30, the council appointed Mike Bedard to its Position 4 seat formerly held by Rhona Baron, who resigned last month over health concerns and alleged "bullying" on the part of Mayor Carl Florea.

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The council voted 5-1 in appointing Bedard during an executive session that followed a special meeting where seven applicants were interviewed for the open position.

Bedard has lived in Leavenworth for the past ten years, where he co-owns The Suites On Main hotel with his wife.

The former Everett resident has volunteered with numerous organizations in the Upper Valley, including Leavenworth Summer Theater; the Wenatchee River Institute; the Cascade School District; and Cascade Medical Foundation.

Bedard will serve the remainder of Baron's current term, which ends on Dec. 31, 2025.