Washington County: Bright, Sloane in controller’s race

By Mon Valley Independent

By Matt Petras

For the MVI

Democrat Ben Bright, a former Washington County Democratic Committee chairman and former gaming manager, and Republican April Sloane, a financial analyst for FedEx, are vying to become Washington County controller.

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