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Incumbent Dave Somers is running for re-election for Snohomish County Executive. A former member of the Snohomish County Council, Somers has served as executive since 2016, where he manages twelve county offices, including Human Services, Medical Examiner, and Emergency Management.
In his previous term, Somers has supported measures to create parks and open spaces, invest in alternative fuels, aid salmon recovery, and develop the Snohomish County Housing Task Force to help meet the affordable housing needs of the community. More recently, Somers announced the Snohomish County Outreach Team (SCOUT) to pair social workers with law enforcement on behavioral health calls. Somers has also awarded $500,000 in federal recovery dollars for two new youth and family resource centers in the South County Korean Community Service Center and The Clearwater School. These two centers will help advance culturally-appropriate health services, community workshops, food access, and support for LGBTQ youth and families.
Somers faces challenges from Republican Bob Hagglund and Democrat Christopher Garnett. Hagglund has served as the Snohomish County Republican Legislative District committee chairman since 2020 and he ran for secretary of state in 2022. In an interview with the Everett Herald, Hagglund said that he voted for Trump in 2020 and hopes more Republicans will run on new ideas. Despite that, he touts tired old ideas like “get treatment or go to jail” policies that have failed to address the root causes of homelessness and often end in cycling people through jail who may simply need affordable housing or small amounts of support.
The other challenger, Democrat Christopher Garnett, has yet to raise any money or launch a campaign website with a platform as of early July. A brief line from an interview in a local paper quotes Garnett as promising 'rational' affordability and careful consideration of mental health resources.
Somers is by far the best choice for Snohomish County Executive.Last updated: 2023-07-13Dave Somers
Incumbent Dave Somers is running for re-election for Snohomish County Executive. A former member of the Snohomish County Council, Somers has served as executive since 2016, where he manages twelve county offices, including Human Services, Medical Examiner, and Emergency Management.
Incumbent Dave Somers is running for re-election for Snohomish County Executive. A former member of the Snohomish County Council, Somers has served as executive since 2016, where he manages twelve county offices, including Human Services, Medical Examiner, and Emergency Management.
In his previous term, Somers has supported measures to create parks and open spaces, invest in alternative fuels, aid salmon recovery, and develop the Snohomish County Housing Task Force to help meet the affordable housing needs of the community. More recently, Somers announced the Snohomish County Outreach Team (SCOUT) to pair social workers with law enforcement on behavioral health calls. Somers has also awarded $500,000 in federal recovery dollars for two new youth and family resource centers in the South County Korean Community Service Center and The Clearwater School. These two centers will help advance culturally-appropriate health services, community workshops, food access, and support for LGBTQ youth and families.
Somers faces challenges from Republican Bob Hagglund and Democrat Christopher Garnett. Hagglund has served as the Snohomish County Republican Legislative District committee chairman since 2020 and he ran for secretary of state in 2022. In an interview with the Everett Herald, Hagglund said that he voted for Trump in 2020 and hopes more Republicans will run on new ideas. Despite that, he touts tired old ideas like “get treatment or go to jail” policies that have failed to address the root causes of homelessness and often end in cycling people through jail who may simply need affordable housing or small amounts of support.
The other challenger, Democrat Christopher Garnett, has yet to raise any money or launch a campaign website with a platform as of early July. A brief line from an interview in a local paper quotes Garnett as promising 'rational' affordability and careful consideration of mental health resources.
Somers is by far the best choice for Snohomish County Executive.Dave Somers
Incumbent Dave Somers is running for re-election for Snohomish County Executive. A former member of the Snohomish County Council, Somers has served as executive since 2016, where he manages twelve county offices, including Human Services, Medical Examiner, and Emergency Management.
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Incumbent Dave Somers is running for re-election for Snohomish County Executive. A former member of the Snohomish County Council, Somers has served as executive since 2016, where he manages twelve county offices, including Human Services, Medical Examiner, and Emergency Management.
In his previous term, Somers has supported measures to create parks and open spaces, invest in alternative fuels, aid salmon recovery, and develop the Snohomish County Housing Task Force to help meet the affordable housing needs of the community. More recently, Somers announced the Snohomish County Outreach Team (SCOUT) to pair social workers with law enforcement on behavioral health calls. Somers has also awarded $500,000 in federal recovery dollars for two new youth and family resource centers in the South County Korean Community Service Center and The Clearwater School. These two centers will help advance culturally-appropriate health services, community workshops, food access, and support for LGBTQ youth and families.
Somers faces challenges from Republican Bob Hagglund and Democrat Christopher Garnett. Hagglund has served as the Snohomish County Republican Legislative District committee chairman since 2020 and he ran for secretary of state in 2022. In an interview with the Everett Herald, Hagglund said that he voted for Trump in 2020 and hopes more Republicans will run on new ideas. Despite that, he touts tired old ideas like “get treatment or go to jail” policies that have failed to address the root causes of homelessness and often end in cycling people through jail who may simply need affordable housing or small amounts of support.
The other challenger, Democrat Christopher Garnett, has yet to raise any money or launch a campaign website with a platform as of early July. A brief line from an interview in a local paper quotes Garnett as promising 'rational' affordability and careful consideration of mental health resources.
Somers is by far the best choice for Snohomish County Executive.Last updated: 2023-07-13
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Cindy Gobel, a certification and training specialist with the Washington Secretary of State, is running for county auditor again after a narrow loss for the position four years ago. She previously served the public as a representative with the Women’s Law Caucus in Snohomish County from 2012 to 2015. Gobel states that she has spent 11 years working in records, licensing, and animal control with law enforcement, and several more years working in elections, including some in former Secretary of State Kim Wyman's office.
Gobel views the auditor’s office as a place where we all come together – to register a pet, apply for a marriage license, or even register to vote. If elected, she has a progressive vision for strengthening our democratic systems, increasing transparency and community trust, and delivering efficient services for all residents. County auditors play an important role in upholding our election integrity, and Gobel wants to safeguard Snohomish voters from conspiracies and ensure every vote is counted. She also wants to implement accessibility measures to make sure that all Snohomish residents can make use of the services, especially non-English speakers and residents of color who have historically been left behind by the office.
Gobel is challenging incumbent auditor Garth Fell, who has 24 years of county election management experience, including previously working as Snohomish County’s elections manager and as county auditor. If re-elected, Fell wants to continue to ensure accurate, transparent, and customer-focused elections and animal services. Fell’s leadership in the auditor’s office has been characterized as “steadfastly neutral” by the Everett Herald. However, with our democracy under attack from the right, it is imperative that our next county auditor has a bold, community-focused plan that seeks to improve the office rather than keep it as is.
Also in this race is Robert Sutherland, the outgoing state representative for the 39th Legislative District. After losing his seat in the 2022 election to fellow Republican Sam Low, Sutherland is running for Snohomish County auditor. Unfortunately, Sutherland is also an election denier who stepped forward in 2021 to make false claims that the 2020 election was stolen from Trump by unproven fraud. The last thing Snohomish County needs is a conspiracy theorist running the critical job of ensuring election security and impartiality.
Gobel has earned an impressive list of progressive and community endorsements in this race. She is the best choice for Snohomish County Auditor.Last updated: 2023-07-13Cindy Gobel
Cindy Gobel, a certification and training specialist with the Washington Secretary of State, is running for county auditor again after a narrow loss for the position four years ago.
Cindy Gobel, a certification and training specialist with the Washington Secretary of State, is running for county auditor again after a narrow loss for the position four years ago. She previously served the public as a representative with the Women’s Law Caucus in Snohomish County from 2012 to 2015. Gobel states that she has spent 11 years working in records, licensing, and animal control with law enforcement, and several more years working in elections, including some in former Secretary of State Kim Wyman's office.
Gobel views the auditor’s office as a place where we all come together – to register a pet, apply for a marriage license, or even register to vote. If elected, she has a progressive vision for strengthening our democratic systems, increasing transparency and community trust, and delivering efficient services for all residents. County auditors play an important role in upholding our election integrity, and Gobel wants to safeguard Snohomish voters from conspiracies and ensure every vote is counted. She also wants to implement accessibility measures to make sure that all Snohomish residents can make use of the services, especially non-English speakers and residents of color who have historically been left behind by the office.
Gobel is challenging incumbent auditor Garth Fell, who has 24 years of county election management experience, including previously working as Snohomish County’s elections manager and as county auditor. If re-elected, Fell wants to continue to ensure accurate, transparent, and customer-focused elections and animal services. Fell’s leadership in the auditor’s office has been characterized as “steadfastly neutral” by the Everett Herald. However, with our democracy under attack from the right, it is imperative that our next county auditor has a bold, community-focused plan that seeks to improve the office rather than keep it as is.
Also in this race is Robert Sutherland, the outgoing state representative for the 39th Legislative District. After losing his seat in the 2022 election to fellow Republican Sam Low, Sutherland is running for Snohomish County auditor. Unfortunately, Sutherland is also an election denier who stepped forward in 2021 to make false claims that the 2020 election was stolen from Trump by unproven fraud. The last thing Snohomish County needs is a conspiracy theorist running the critical job of ensuring election security and impartiality.
Gobel has earned an impressive list of progressive and community endorsements in this race. She is the best choice for Snohomish County Auditor.Cindy Gobel
Cindy Gobel, a certification and training specialist with the Washington Secretary of State, is running for county auditor again after a narrow loss for the position four years ago.
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Cindy Gobel, a certification and training specialist with the Washington Secretary of State, is running for county auditor again after a narrow loss for the position four years ago. She previously served the public as a representative with the Women’s Law Caucus in Snohomish County from 2012 to 2015. Gobel states that she has spent 11 years working in records, licensing, and animal control with law enforcement, and several more years working in elections, including some in former Secretary of State Kim Wyman's office.
Gobel views the auditor’s office as a place where we all come together – to register a pet, apply for a marriage license, or even register to vote. If elected, she has a progressive vision for strengthening our democratic systems, increasing transparency and community trust, and delivering efficient services for all residents. County auditors play an important role in upholding our election integrity, and Gobel wants to safeguard Snohomish voters from conspiracies and ensure every vote is counted. She also wants to implement accessibility measures to make sure that all Snohomish residents can make use of the services, especially non-English speakers and residents of color who have historically been left behind by the office.
Gobel is challenging incumbent auditor Garth Fell, who has 24 years of county election management experience, including previously working as Snohomish County’s elections manager and as county auditor. If re-elected, Fell wants to continue to ensure accurate, transparent, and customer-focused elections and animal services. Fell’s leadership in the auditor’s office has been characterized as “steadfastly neutral” by the Everett Herald. However, with our democracy under attack from the right, it is imperative that our next county auditor has a bold, community-focused plan that seeks to improve the office rather than keep it as is.
Also in this race is Robert Sutherland, the outgoing state representative for the 39th Legislative District. After losing his seat in the 2022 election to fellow Republican Sam Low, Sutherland is running for Snohomish County auditor. Unfortunately, Sutherland is also an election denier who stepped forward in 2021 to make false claims that the 2020 election was stolen from Trump by unproven fraud. The last thing Snohomish County needs is a conspiracy theorist running the critical job of ensuring election security and impartiality.
Gobel has earned an impressive list of progressive and community endorsements in this race. She is the best choice for Snohomish County Auditor.Last updated: 2023-07-13
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Judge Patrick Moriarty is running to retain his seat on the Snohomish County Superior Court in Position 17. Moriarty was appointed to this position by Governor Inslee in 2022 to fill a newly created seat on the court. Before his appointment, Moriarty worked as a court commissioner for the county’s superior court, spent almost two decades as a judge pro tem in the county, and practiced law for almost three decades. In his law career, he has served as the assistant city attorney of Seattle, a public defender, and a private attorney in criminal defense and family law attorney.
The superior court is where Snohomish community members have important criminal, civil, and family matters adjudicated. Moriarty recognizes the importance role judges play for the Snohomish community and wants to continue utilizing his extensive legal expertise to bring fair and experienced leadership to the court. In this race, he has earned an impressive roster of progressive endorsements from community organizations, labor groups, local Democrats, and elected officials. Moriarty has also been endorsed by every sitting judge at all levels in Snohomish County.
Judge Moriarty faces two challengers in this race, Jody Cloutier and Mary Anderson. Cloutier is a private attorney, an adjunct law professor, and the commissioner pro tem for the county’s superior court. His interest in the justice system stemmed from his childhood touched by substance abuse, domestic violence, and housing insecurity as well as his years serving as a police officer in Maine. Unfortunately, Cloutier lacks the judicial experience and community endorsements of Moriarty.
Mary Anderson is a private attorney who started her own firm and has a strong background in civil cases. She was driven to a career in law after her family suffered injustice. Now, Anderson serves as her clients’ unwavering advocate in a range of matters, and she also offers pro bono legal support and volunteers with the community’s most vulnerable. One of her priorities as a lawyer and as an aspiring judge is to ensure that all Snohomish community members know their rights and have their rights respected in the courts.
Judge Patrick Moriarty is the only candidate in this race with judicial experience. We recommend Moriarty in this race to retain Position 17 on the Snohomish County Superior Court.Last updated: 2023-07-19Patrick Moriarty
Judge Patrick Moriarty is running to retain his seat on the Snohomish County Superior Court in Position 17. Moriarty was appointed to this position by Governor Inslee in 2022 to fill a newly created seat on the court.
Judge Patrick Moriarty is running to retain his seat on the Snohomish County Superior Court in Position 17. Moriarty was appointed to this position by Governor Inslee in 2022 to fill a newly created seat on the court. Before his appointment, Moriarty worked as a court commissioner for the county’s superior court, spent almost two decades as a judge pro tem in the county, and practiced law for almost three decades. In his law career, he has served as the assistant city attorney of Seattle, a public defender, and a private attorney in criminal defense and family law attorney.
The superior court is where Snohomish community members have important criminal, civil, and family matters adjudicated. Moriarty recognizes the importance role judges play for the Snohomish community and wants to continue utilizing his extensive legal expertise to bring fair and experienced leadership to the court. In this race, he has earned an impressive roster of progressive endorsements from community organizations, labor groups, local Democrats, and elected officials. Moriarty has also been endorsed by every sitting judge at all levels in Snohomish County.
Judge Moriarty faces two challengers in this race, Jody Cloutier and Mary Anderson. Cloutier is a private attorney, an adjunct law professor, and the commissioner pro tem for the county’s superior court. His interest in the justice system stemmed from his childhood touched by substance abuse, domestic violence, and housing insecurity as well as his years serving as a police officer in Maine. Unfortunately, Cloutier lacks the judicial experience and community endorsements of Moriarty.
Mary Anderson is a private attorney who started her own firm and has a strong background in civil cases. She was driven to a career in law after her family suffered injustice. Now, Anderson serves as her clients’ unwavering advocate in a range of matters, and she also offers pro bono legal support and volunteers with the community’s most vulnerable. One of her priorities as a lawyer and as an aspiring judge is to ensure that all Snohomish community members know their rights and have their rights respected in the courts.
Judge Patrick Moriarty is the only candidate in this race with judicial experience. We recommend Moriarty in this race to retain Position 17 on the Snohomish County Superior Court.Patrick Moriarty
Judge Patrick Moriarty is running to retain his seat on the Snohomish County Superior Court in Position 17. Moriarty was appointed to this position by Governor Inslee in 2022 to fill a newly created seat on the court.
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Judge Patrick Moriarty is running to retain his seat on the Snohomish County Superior Court in Position 17. Moriarty was appointed to this position by Governor Inslee in 2022 to fill a newly created seat on the court. Before his appointment, Moriarty worked as a court commissioner for the county’s superior court, spent almost two decades as a judge pro tem in the county, and practiced law for almost three decades. In his law career, he has served as the assistant city attorney of Seattle, a public defender, and a private attorney in criminal defense and family law attorney.
The superior court is where Snohomish community members have important criminal, civil, and family matters adjudicated. Moriarty recognizes the importance role judges play for the Snohomish community and wants to continue utilizing his extensive legal expertise to bring fair and experienced leadership to the court. In this race, he has earned an impressive roster of progressive endorsements from community organizations, labor groups, local Democrats, and elected officials. Moriarty has also been endorsed by every sitting judge at all levels in Snohomish County.
Judge Moriarty faces two challengers in this race, Jody Cloutier and Mary Anderson. Cloutier is a private attorney, an adjunct law professor, and the commissioner pro tem for the county’s superior court. His interest in the justice system stemmed from his childhood touched by substance abuse, domestic violence, and housing insecurity as well as his years serving as a police officer in Maine. Unfortunately, Cloutier lacks the judicial experience and community endorsements of Moriarty.
Mary Anderson is a private attorney who started her own firm and has a strong background in civil cases. She was driven to a career in law after her family suffered injustice. Now, Anderson serves as her clients’ unwavering advocate in a range of matters, and she also offers pro bono legal support and volunteers with the community’s most vulnerable. One of her priorities as a lawyer and as an aspiring judge is to ensure that all Snohomish community members know their rights and have their rights respected in the courts.
Judge Patrick Moriarty is the only candidate in this race with judicial experience. We recommend Moriarty in this race to retain Position 17 on the Snohomish County Superior Court.Last updated: 2023-07-19
There are two progressive candidates running for Mayor of Edmonds: incumbent Mike Nelson and Brad Shipley. We recommend Nelson because of his track record in office and strong support from our progressive partner organizations.
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Incumbent Mike Nelson is running for re-election as mayor of Edmonds. Having been initially elected in 2019, Nelson's prior experience includes serving as a city council member from 2015 to 2017. Throughout his tenure, Nelson prioritized the modernization of the Police Department, focusing on improved training and upgraded equipment, and appointed the city's first female police chief.
Nelson's commitment to addressing historical disparities led to the identification of parkland in underserved communities and the creation of a dedicated park acquisition fund. With $1.3 million allocated, the city is competing to acquire more open space in south Edmonds for a new park.
Demonstrating his broader focus on public safety, Nelson has allocated resources to bolster emergency medical services (EMS), established the Human Services Division, and appointed the city's first full-time care coordinator to provide crucial social work services to the community. If re-elected, Nelson's top priorities will be to enhance community strength, safety, inclusivity, equity, and overall prosperity.
In contrast to his opponents, Mayor Nelson's current term continues to achieve significant milestones, such as the recent passage of the 2023 Climate Action Plan, which aims to rejuvenate the city and achieve its carbon neutrality target by 2050. Mike Nelson is the best choice for Mayor of Edmonds.Last updated: 2023-07-17Mike Nelson
Incumbent Mike Nelson is running for re-election as mayor of Edmonds. Having been initially elected in 2019, Nelson's prior experience includes serving as a city council member from 2015 to 2017.
Incumbent Mike Nelson is running for re-election as mayor of Edmonds. Having been initially elected in 2019, Nelson's prior experience includes serving as a city council member from 2015 to 2017. Throughout his tenure, Nelson prioritized the modernization of the Police Department, focusing on improved training and upgraded equipment, and appointed the city's first female police chief.
Nelson's commitment to addressing historical disparities led to the identification of parkland in underserved communities and the creation of a dedicated park acquisition fund. With $1.3 million allocated, the city is competing to acquire more open space in south Edmonds for a new park.
Demonstrating his broader focus on public safety, Nelson has allocated resources to bolster emergency medical services (EMS), established the Human Services Division, and appointed the city's first full-time care coordinator to provide crucial social work services to the community. If re-elected, Nelson's top priorities will be to enhance community strength, safety, inclusivity, equity, and overall prosperity.
In contrast to his opponents, Mayor Nelson's current term continues to achieve significant milestones, such as the recent passage of the 2023 Climate Action Plan, which aims to rejuvenate the city and achieve its carbon neutrality target by 2050. Mike Nelson is the best choice for Mayor of Edmonds.Mike Nelson
Incumbent Mike Nelson is running for re-election as mayor of Edmonds. Having been initially elected in 2019, Nelson's prior experience includes serving as a city council member from 2015 to 2017.
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Incumbent Mike Nelson is running for re-election as mayor of Edmonds. Having been initially elected in 2019, Nelson's prior experience includes serving as a city council member from 2015 to 2017. Throughout his tenure, Nelson prioritized the modernization of the Police Department, focusing on improved training and upgraded equipment, and appointed the city's first female police chief.
Nelson's commitment to addressing historical disparities led to the identification of parkland in underserved communities and the creation of a dedicated park acquisition fund. With $1.3 million allocated, the city is competing to acquire more open space in south Edmonds for a new park.
Demonstrating his broader focus on public safety, Nelson has allocated resources to bolster emergency medical services (EMS), established the Human Services Division, and appointed the city's first full-time care coordinator to provide crucial social work services to the community. If re-elected, Nelson's top priorities will be to enhance community strength, safety, inclusivity, equity, and overall prosperity.
In contrast to his opponents, Mayor Nelson's current term continues to achieve significant milestones, such as the recent passage of the 2023 Climate Action Plan, which aims to rejuvenate the city and achieve its carbon neutrality target by 2050. Mike Nelson is the best choice for Mayor of Edmonds.Last updated: 2023-07-17
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Brad Shipley has left his job as a senior planner for the city of Edmonds in order to run for mayor. Shipley studied urban design and planning at the University of Washington and is a volunteer with Duwamish River Cleanup.
Shipley's priorities include creating a wider range of housing options, adding more safe and accessible transportation, protecting the environment, and cooperating with local businesses. His background in city planning has shaped several of his policy proposals - he supports the idea of creating neighborhoods that are designed for the lives of people rather than cars. He also wants to bring back monthly mayor's columns in local papers to be more transparent with residents.
However, for many of his professed issue areas, Shipley has stated his concern without proposing concrete steps that he would take to tackle them. He is supportive of more housing density to help keep people housed, but also emphasizes his belief in the rights of property owners and is concerned about the "feel of the city." He agreed that a community free of hatred and discrimination is a good goal, but admitted he’s "not sure what role the government should be playing in getting us there."Last updated: 2023-07-12Brad Shipley
Brad Shipley has left his job as a senior planner for the city of Edmonds in order to run for mayor. Shipley studied urban design and planning at the University of Washington and is a volunteer with Duwamish River Cleanup.
Brad Shipley has left his job as a senior planner for the city of Edmonds in order to run for mayor. Shipley studied urban design and planning at the University of Washington and is a volunteer with Duwamish River Cleanup.
Shipley's priorities include creating a wider range of housing options, adding more safe and accessible transportation, protecting the environment, and cooperating with local businesses. His background in city planning has shaped several of his policy proposals - he supports the idea of creating neighborhoods that are designed for the lives of people rather than cars. He also wants to bring back monthly mayor's columns in local papers to be more transparent with residents.
However, for many of his professed issue areas, Shipley has stated his concern without proposing concrete steps that he would take to tackle them. He is supportive of more housing density to help keep people housed, but also emphasizes his belief in the rights of property owners and is concerned about the "feel of the city." He agreed that a community free of hatred and discrimination is a good goal, but admitted he’s "not sure what role the government should be playing in getting us there."Brad Shipley
Brad Shipley has left his job as a senior planner for the city of Edmonds in order to run for mayor. Shipley studied urban design and planning at the University of Washington and is a volunteer with Duwamish River Cleanup.
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Brad Shipley has left his job as a senior planner for the city of Edmonds in order to run for mayor. Shipley studied urban design and planning at the University of Washington and is a volunteer with Duwamish River Cleanup.
Shipley's priorities include creating a wider range of housing options, adding more safe and accessible transportation, protecting the environment, and cooperating with local businesses. His background in city planning has shaped several of his policy proposals - he supports the idea of creating neighborhoods that are designed for the lives of people rather than cars. He also wants to bring back monthly mayor's columns in local papers to be more transparent with residents.
However, for many of his professed issue areas, Shipley has stated his concern without proposing concrete steps that he would take to tackle them. He is supportive of more housing density to help keep people housed, but also emphasizes his belief in the rights of property owners and is concerned about the "feel of the city." He agreed that a community free of hatred and discrimination is a good goal, but admitted he’s "not sure what role the government should be playing in getting us there."Last updated: 2023-07-12
Other Candidates
Also running are sitting council member Diane Buckshnis and retired news editor and filmmaker Mike Rosen.
Buckshnis has served on the Edmonds City Council since 2010 and has a professional background in banking and finance. She also serves as a representative on the Watershed Restoration Inventory Area Salmon Recovery Council (WRIA 8) and the Puget Sound Partnerships’ (PSP) Salmon Recovery Council. Buckshnis is an active volunteer in the Edmonds community with local arts festivals and fundraisers for the community.
Buckshnis's goal for running for mayor is to restore trust. Her campaign priorities include environmental stewardship by protecting and restoring watersheds and expanding access to open space. While her priorities remain vague, her recent vote in to label everyone without a home a criminal by making homelessness itself a crime raises doubts about whether her housing priorities align with the needs of all Edmonds residents. She stated during her campaign kick-off that “currently we have serious issues with zoning,” but the point was only connected to "environmentally sensitive areas."
Mike Rosen has served on the Edmonds Planning Board and Center for the Arts and says his main objective in running for mayor is to restore the community's confidence in city government. His campaign website lacks substantive answers to the issues facing Edmonds and each category is instead filled with questions. With regard to growth management, he acknowledges the projected population increase Edmonds is expected to see. However, Rosen would increase homelessness by gating off large areas to only the most expensive type of housing, because he believes it is an essential "charm" of the community. This stance does not address the fact that the current zoning model is inadequate to support the expected growth in the city.
Despite receiving strong endorsements from former Edmond mayors, Rosen has yet to provide concrete plans for advancing the city.
Other Candidates Edmonds Mayor Diane Buckshnis
Also running are sitting council member Diane Buckshnis and retired news editor and filmmaker Mike Rosen.
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There are two progressive candidates running for Mayor of Edmonds: incumbent Mike Nelson and Brad Shipley. We recommend Nelson because of his track record in office and strong support from our progressive partner organizations.