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Mukilteo's newest councilmember is hoping he will bring a fresh perspective to City Council.

Louis Harris, who was officially sworn into office June 23, spends his days helping the less fortunate members of the community. As a public benefits specialist lead, Harris supports other benefit specialists, who assist residents in obtaining monthly food, cash and medical services.

"I always knew that I wanted to help people," Harris said. "I was prompted to go into this line of work because it aligned with my mission to help people help themselves."

Harris, 32, sees his work as adding to the div...