Duluth councilor Tara Swenson launches bid for second term

DeBaptiste seeks second term as mayor of West Chester

WEST CHESTER—Lillian DeBaptiste has thrown her hat into the ring and is running for a second term as mayor. DeBaptiste talked about serving a second term. “I feel like it is more important than ever to have a voice—a voice of reason and responsibility,” DeBaptiste said, during a Wednesday midday interview in her office at Borough Hall. She also spoke of her current term. “I tried to be an effective mayor that listens to people and helps to serve…

Duluth councilor Tara Swenson launches bid for second term

DULUTH — Tara Swenson officially launched her reelection campaign with a Tuesday evening event at the Piedmont Community Club, becoming the first City Council candidate to enter the race. Her first term representing the city's 4th District will draw to a close at the end of this year, but Swenson said she's eager to continue her work "to make Duluth the best it can be for all residents." “Duluth is an incredible place to live, work, and raise a …