City council candidate Crank issues statement congratulating Johnson

Edmonds City Council Position 1 candidate Alicia Crank on Thursday issued a statement via email congratulating her opponent, incumbent Kristiana Johnson, on her victory in the Nov. 2 general election. “Congratulations to Ms. Johnson on winning her re-election campaign,” Crank said. “I look forward to seeing how she serves our community over the next four…

Have someone at your door asking about a ballot problem? It’s legal, county says

Edmonds resident Kari Knowles said she was surprised when two people knocked on her door Saturday afternoon, Nov. 13, with information regarding the status of her Nov. 2 election ballot. “They said they were from Concerned Citizens of Edmonds checking to make sure that everybody’s ballot counted, and said my ballot was not counted,” Knowles…

Election 2021: Candidates’ leads remain in latest election results for Friday

The three candidates who have been leading in the Edmonds City Council general election races maintained their advantage in the latest results released by the Snohomish County Elections Office Friday afternoon. Position 2 candidate Will Chen picked up nine votes in Friday’s count, and now has a 132-vote lead over opponent Janelle Cass, who received…

Election 2021: Chen still leads in Tuesday results

Will Chen had a 128-vote lead over opponent Janelle Cass in updated election returns released Tuesday by the Snohomish County Elections Office. Chen had 7,762 votes, picking up four votes since Monday. Cass received two additional votes in Tuesday’s returns for a total of 7,634 In the other two city council races, Position 1 incumbent…

Election 2021: Council candidate Chen maintains lead in Monday’s returns

Edmonds City Council Position 2 candidate Will Chen maintained his lead over opponent Janelle Cass in the updated election returns issued Monday by the Snohomish County Elections Office. As of Monday, Chen had 7,758 votes, picking up 19 votes since last Friday’s count. Cass received 18 additional votes in Monday’s returns for a total of…

Election 2021: Chen overtakes Cass in latest results

Edmonds City Council Position 2 candidate Will Chen overtook opponent Janelle Cass in the latest election returns released by the Snohomish County Elections Office Friday. As of Friday, Chen had 7,739 votes — or 50.34% — to 7,614 votes (49.53%) for Cass. In Thursday’s returns, Cass had 50.37% of the votes compared to 49.50% for Chen. The…

Election 2021: Chen narrows gap in Position 2 city council race

A total of 113 votes now separate the two candidates in the Edmonds City Council Position 2 race. Will Chen narrowed the gap with opponent Janelle Cass in the latest election returns released by the Snohomish County Elections Office Thursday. As of Thursday, Chen had 6,495 votes — or 49.50% — to 6,608 votes (50.37%) for…

Election 2021: Not much change in council races following latest vote count

Janelle Cass, Kristiana Johnson and Neil Tibbott contined to maintain leads in their respective races for Edmonds City Council on the second day of general election results released by the Snohomish County Elections Office Wednesday. Position 1 Councilmember Johnson, seeking her third term on council, had 57% of the vote in Tuesday’s returns compared to…

Election 2021: Cass, Johnson, Tibbott leading in early city council returns

Incumbent Kristiana Johnson, former councilmember Neil Tibbott and newcomer Janelle Cass were leading in their respective races for Edmonds City Council in first-day results released by the Snohomish County Elections Office Tuesday night. Of the three council races, two of them involved incumbents. Position 1 Councilmember Johnson, seeking her third term on council, was leading…

Reminder: General election ballots due Tuesday, Nov. 2

Haven’t voted yet? The deadline is fast approaching for voters to return their Nov. 2 general election ballots for a range of local races. Our Election 2021 page includes links to our debates with candidates for Edmonds City Council Positions 1, 2 and 3, as well as questionnaires and statements from a range of candidates,…

Election 2021: South Snohomish County Fire & Rescue Position 6 candidate statement

Among the races to be decided in the Nov. 2 general election is South Snohomish County Fire & Rescue RFA Commissioner Position-at-Large 6, with Derek Daniels facing Maya Ojalehto. Those voting for South County Fire & Rescue Commissioners will live in the regional fire authority boundaries (the City of Lynnwood or unincorporated areas). The cities of Brier, Edmonds and…

Election 2021: South Snohomish County Fire & Rescue Position 7 candidate statements

Among the races to be decided in the Nov. 2 general election is South Snohomish County Fire & Rescue RFA Commissioner Position-at-Large 7, with David Chan facing Rashawn Smith. Those voting for South County Fire & Rescue Commissioners will live in the regional fire authority boundaries (the City of Lynnwood or unincorporated areas). The cities of Brier,…

Election 2021: Written summary of Position 2 Edmonds City Council debate

To help voters learn more about general election candidates running for Edmonds City Council this fall, My Edmonds News hosted a series of virtual debates. This report summarizes the third debate between incumbent City Council Position 2 candidates Janelle Cass and Will Chen. Full video of this debate is available on You Tube here. The…

Election 2021: Edmonds council candidates report final flurry of fundraising

    Edmonds as of 10-12-2021 Name Office Raised Spent Debt Raising $5000 or more * Breakdown  of Contributions/Spending Crank, Alicia City Council Pos 1 $39,651.37 $21.077.43 $127.00 Yes Click for Details Johnson, Kristiana (I) City Council Pos 1 $20,971.04 $4,698.94 $0.00 Yes Click for Details Cass, Janelle City Council Pos 2 $41.449.00 $31,207.28 $0.00…

Election 2021: Written summary of Position 1 Edmonds City Council debate

To help voters learn more about general election candidates running for Edmonds City Council this fall, My Edmonds News hosted a series of virtual debates. This report summarizes the second debate between incumbent City Councilmember Kristiana Johnson, who is seeking a third term, and opponent Alicia Crank. Full video of this debate is available on…

Election 2021: Written summary of Position 3 Edmonds City Council debate

To help voters learn more about general election candidates running for Edmonds City Council this fall, My Edmonds News hosted a series of virtual debates. This report summarizes the first debate between Position 3 incumbent City Councilmember Adrienne Fraley-Monillas who is seeking a fourth term, and her opponent, former City Councilmember and mayoral candidate Neil…

Election 2021: Candidates for Public Hospital District No. 2, Pos. 5

Among the races to be decided in the Nov. 2 general election is Position 5 on the Public Hospital District No. 2, Snohomish County, Board of Commissioners, featuring incumbent Dr. Jim Distelhorst and challenger Anita Shad. The elected officials of Public Hospital District No. 2, Snohomish County, govern the Verdant Health Commission, which supports programming aimed at…