Washougal city councilor, former mayor and longtime community volunteer Molly Coston died Tuesday. She was 77.

Coston’s leadership and commitment played a central role in Washougal’s growth and civic identity for nearly two decades, according to a statement from the city of Washougal.

“Molly’s passing is a huge and sad loss for our city,” Washougal Mayor David Stuebe said. “Many people called her ‘Mayor Molly’ because she was approachable and took the time to truly listen and be truly engaged. Her leadership influenced the direction of our city, and we are so grateful for her service.”

Coston first joined the Washougal City Council in 2005 and served for six years. Then, after several years away from city government, she was elected mayor in November 2017 , holding the position from

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