Join us for a conversation with 2023 candidates for Lynnwood City Council at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27 at Edmonds College’s Black Box Theatre, 20310 68th Ave. W., Lynnwood. Admission is free. Bring your questions for candidates, as audience members will be chosen at random to directly ask their questions. Doors open at 6…
Election 2023
Snohomish County League of Women Voters sets candidate forums for general election
The League of Women Voters of Snohomish County (LWVSC) has planned a candidate forum series for the November general election. The league is continuing its partnership with Sultan School DistrictTurkPride.tv and will live-stream all forums. Each live stream can be accessed on the LWVSC YouTube channel at the times listed below. Recordings will be available…
Candidate speaker series starts Sept. 6 in Everett
The Carl Gipson Center in Everett is hosting a 2023 Candidate Speaker Series that starts Wednesday, Sept. 6 at 3025 Lombard Ave., Everett. The center describes itself as “a membership-based community serving adults 50-plus, veterans, individuals with disabilities, underserved communities, immigrants, youth and families.” The candidate events are free and open to all. Lunch is…
Campaign finance reports for local races as of Aug. 24, 2023
Here is the latest update from the Washington State Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) on candidates’ campaign finances. For readers interested in following the money in more depth, the link in the right column opens the candidate’s detailed PDC reporting page with information on individual contributors, amounts each contributed, and how/where the money has been spent….
Running unopposed, George Hurst launches reelection campaign focusing on housing, sustainability
Over 100 attendees gathered in the backyard of a Lynnwood home Sunday to support George Hurst in his reelection campaign for a third term on the Lynnwood City Council. Hurst has occupied the council’s Position 6 seat since 2015. While Hurst is running unopposed, he said he plans on actively campaigning to bring attention to…
Katims retains lead in latest primary election results for Edmonds School Board
The latest mail-in vote count from the Aug. 1 primary election was released by the Snohomish County Elections Office at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 9. The top two finishers advancing to the Nov. 7 general election. Among the other local races, incumbent Edmonds School District Position 5 Board Member Nancy Katims continued to lead challengers…
Edmonds School Board Director Katims leads challengers in primary election race
In one of a handful contested races before Lynnwood voters on the Aug. 1 primary election ballot, incumbent Edmonds School District Position 5 Board Member Nancy Katims was easily leading challengers Arjun Kathuria and Nicholas Jenkins in first-day returns posted Tuesday night. The top two candidates advance to the general election. Katims received 13,908 votes…
Reminder: Ballots due Aug. 1 for primary election
It’s time to cast your ballots in the Tuesday, Aug. 1 primary election. The primary includes races for county executive, county auditor, county council, superior court, city and town mayor and council, and commissioners and directors of numerous school, fire, water, wastewater and port districts. Snohomish County Elections reminds voters to: Follow the voting instructions…
Campaign finance reports for local races as of July 30, 2023
Here is the latest update from the Washington State Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) on candidates’ campaign finances. For readers interested in following the money in more depth, the link in the right column opens the candidate’s detailed PDC reporting page with information on individual contributors, amounts each contributed, and how/where the money has been spent….
Snohomish County Elections launches Voting is Easy ad campaign
Snohomish County Elections has launched an ad campaign aimed at raising awareness and promoting voter participation in the upcoming 2023 primary and general elections. The campaign — titled “Voting is easy” — uses a variety of mediums, including digital website banners, Community Transit and Everett Transit bus ads, billboards and social media ads. The campaign…
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Campaign finance reports for local races as of July 15, 2023
Here is the latest update from the Washington State Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) on candidates’ campaign finances. For readers interested in following the money in more depth, the link in the right column opens the candidate’s detailed PDC reporting page with information on individual contributors, amounts each contributed, and how/where the money has…
Aug. 1 primary election ballots mailed
Snohomish County Elections on Thursday mailed ballots for the Aug. 1 primary to 512,000 registered voters. Ballots were mailed to military and overseas voters on June 16 and to out-of-state and rural voters on July 7. The local voters’ pamphlet was mailed on July 12 to every household. All eligible voters should receive their ballot…
Meet the Edmonds School District Board of Directors candidates: Nancy Katims, Position 5
The Aug. 1 primary election includes three people running for Edmonds School District Board of Directors Position 5. To help voters learn more about the candidates, the My Neighborhood News Network sent a questionnaire to each candidate campaigning for a board seat. We will post these as we receive them. Note that while each school…
Meet the Edmonds School District Board of Directors candidates: Nicholas Jenkins, Position 5
The Aug. 1 primary election includes three people running for Edmonds School District Board of Directors Position 5. To help voters learn more about the candidates, the My Neighborhood News Network sent a questionnaire to each candidate campaigning for a board seat. We will post these as we receive them. Note that while each school…
Service and community focus of Julieta Altamirano-Crosby’s reelection campaign launch
Lynnwood City Councilmember Julieta Altamirano-Crosby welcomed a crowd of supporters to her home last week to kick off the campaign to retain her Position 5 seat. Among those attending were elected officials representing both the Democratic and Republican parties, city councilmembers from Lynnwood and nearby cities, veterans and families The June 24 event was hosted…
Campaign finance reports for local races as of July 1, 2023
Here is the latest update from the Washington State Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) on candidates’ campaign finances. For readers interested in following the money in more depth, the link in the right column opens the candidate’s detailed PDC reporting page with information on individual contributors, amounts each contributed, and how/where the money has been spent….
‘A known quantity’: Supporters make case for reelecting Jim Smith to Lynnwood City Council
Lynnwood City Councilmember Jim Smith kicked off his reelection campaign for his Position 4 seat at Moonshine BBQ Wednesday night with barbecue ribs and some ribbing from fellow councilmember Patrick Decker. Snohomish County District 1 Councilmember Nate Nehring opened the event to about 40 Smith supporters. While speaking, Nehring held his son, who seemed too…
Campaign finance reports for local races as of June 20, 2023
Here is the latest update from the Washington State Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) on candidates’ campaign finances. For readers interested in following the money in more depth, the link in the right column opens the candidate’s detailed PDC reporting page with information on individual contributors, amounts each contributed, and how/where the money has been spent….
Snohomish County League of Women Voters hosting candidate forum series for primary
The League of Women Voters of Snohomish County (LWVSC) has planned a robust candidate forum series for the primary election and in partnership with Sultan School District TurkPride.tv will live-stream all forums. The league notes: This is a local election year. Many decisions that affect our day-to-day lives are the result of actions taken by…
Mary Anderson announces candidacy for Snohomish County Superior Court Judge Pos. 17
Attorney Mary Anderson has declared her candidacy for the Snohomish County Superior Court Judge Position 17. The position is currently held by Patrick Moriarty, who was appointed by Gov. Jay Inslee in 2022 to the newly created judicial seat. Anderson said her decision to run stems from her passion for ensuring equal access to justice…
Campaign finance reports for local races as of June 3, 2023
Here is the latest update from the Washington State Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) on candidates’ campaign finances. For readers interested in following the money in more depth, the link in the right column opens the candidate’s detailed PDC reporting page with information on individual contributors, amounts each contributed, and how/where the money has been spent….
Teacher and former principal Hawk Cramer launches campaign for Edmonds School Board
Hawk Cramer is running for the open District 3 position on the Edmonds School Board to replace Director Gary Noble, who is not seeking reelection in 2023. Cramer was the only candidate to file for the District 3 position. “We need leadership with the knowledge and experience of what it takes to lead a school…
Here are the latest campaign finance reports for local races
Updated with some changes to the charts. Now that the candidate filing has closed for the 2023 primary and general elections, we again will be providing regular updates from the Washington State Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) on candidates’ campaign finances. For readers interested in following the money in more depth, the link in the right column…
Edmonds School Board president faces primary challenge; two Lynnwood councilmembers have opponents in general election
Candidate filing closed Friday afternoon for the Aug.1, 2023 primary election ballot, including those seeking Lynnwood City Council and Edmonds School Board positions. Two Lynnwood City Council incumbents — Julieta Altamirano-Crosby in Position 5 and Jim Smith in Position 4 — will have opponents in the November general election. Lynnwood business owner Nick Coelho is…
Nancy Katims announces reelection campaign for Edmonds School Board
Edmonds School Board President Nancy Katims is running for reelection to the District 5 position on the school board. Katims is finishing her first four-year term on the board and her second year as board president. “Our schools have faced unprecedented challenges these past three years, and I am more committed than ever to fighting…