City of Lacey

First-time candidate Maren Turner, PhD, is running for Position 4 on the Lacey City Council. A gerontologist, she works as the Chief of Home and Community Programs for the Aging and Long-Term Support Administration within Washington’s DSHS agency.

Turner's campaign priorities focus on building more safe and affordable housing, as well as maintaining an excellent quality of life for Lacey residents.

We recommend Maren Turner for Lacey City Council, Position 4 because of her strong support from our progressive partner organizations.

Ryan Siu is running for Lacey City Council, Position 6. He is a program analyst at the Washington State Office of Public Defense, where he formerly served as a paralegal.

We are confident that Siu is the best choice in this race based on endorsements from our partners and trusted community leaders. While we have not been able to conduct our standard independent research on this race, we encourage you to visit their website, social media, or voters’ pamphlet statement to learn more.

Carolyn Cox was first elected to the council in 2018 and is running for a third term in Position 7. She currently serves on the council's Community Relations & Public Affairs Committee, Land Use and Environment Committee, and Utilities Committee. Cox also continues to represent Lacey in regional governance groups, including a recent election to chair of the Intercity Transit Authority.

Her campaign priorities include expanding affordable housing options, addressing climate change, making Lacey a more welcoming and equitable city, improving public transit, and ensuring Lacey grows gracefully.

We recommend Carolyn Cox for Lacey City Council, Position 7.