The following are News Tribune editorial board endorsements in the Aug. 16 primary. An asterisk (*) denotes an incumbent. A double asterisk (**) denotes an incumbent by appointment. Names are listed alphabetically in dual endorsements.

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Tacoma City Council
District 1: Joe Atkinson

Tacoma School Board
Position 3: Dexter Gordon
Position 5: Karen Vialle

Puyallup City Council
At-large: Nicole Martineau and Steve Vermillion
District 1, Position 2: John Hopkins

Puyallup School Board
Position 2: Therese Ngo Pasquier

Sumner City Council
Position 4: Jon Swanson**

University Place …

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This editorial will appear in Monday’s print edition.

Recessions rewrite many rules, but never the one that dictates elected officials keep faith with their constituents.

The Puyallup City Council and city residents are facing questions of accountability as the council mulls how to deliver on a promise while keeping city government coffers healthy.

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