Paikuli is back on ML council

The Medical Lake City Council welcomed a familiar face to its fold at its March 3 meeting.

They voted 4-0 to reappoint John Paikuli to the council. Councilwoman Shirley Maike and Councilman Art Kulibert were absent from the meeting.

Paikuli will fill the vacancy left by the resignation of Councilwoman Brenda Redell in December. Paikuli served on the council from 2007 to 2011.

During his speech, Paikuli said his interest to return to the council wasn’t because of any specific agenda but rather he wanted to once again serve the city and “missed working with the people.”

“Every aspect of my life...