By Sally Carpenter Hale, Communications Manager, LWV of Clark County
Molly Coston, past president of the Clark County League and longtime supporter, died Nov. 18 at age 77.
“Molly was an influential member of our Southwest Washington community,” said LWVCC past president Nancy Halvorson. “As well as being an active League member, serving in many roles, Molly served the Washougal community for many years as a city council member and as mayor.
“Molly will be greatly missed.”
At the time of her death, Coston was serving as the chair of the C-Tran board of directors and Clark County Regional Transportation Council board of directors.
Her leadership was integral to Washougal’s growth and civic identity for nearly two decades, according to a statement from the city of Washougal.
Coston first joined the Washougal City Council in 2005, serving for six years. After several years away from city government, Coston was elected mayor of Washougal in November 2017 and held the position from 2018-2021.
In 2021, she was elected to fill an unexpired position on the council. That term was set to conclude in two years.
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.
