Council candidate Matt Spring, his wife, and one-year-old daughter have lived in Waitsburg for three years, He grew up in the Walla Walla area and has worked at the Waitsburg McGregor Company plant since 2009.

Since moving to Waitsburg, Spring has become a member of the Waitsburg Lions Club and is a volunteer firefighter for Columbia-Walla Walla Fire District No. 2.

"I wanted to run for city council because it is my desire to see Waitsburg succeed," Spring said. "I think I am a good candidate for city council because I bring a young family perspective and am a dedicated person," he added....