Major Pierce County bridge closure reshapes leadership in town by Mount Rainier

The ongoing infrastructure crisis in the Carbon Canyon has prompted a shift in leadership in nearby Wilkeson, where Mayor Jayme Peloli resigned on Thursday.

Peloli drew regional attention for challenging state transportation officials over the maintenance of the now-closed Fairfax Bridge. She will remain with the town as a government-relations consultant, leading advocacy and strategic partnerships for the corridor.

Her resignation was effective June 11, she wrote, with her first day in her government-relations role starting on June 12…

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