MUKILTEO — Jason Moon, President of the Mukilteo City Council, and a 40-year South Snohomish County resident, announced his campaign for State Representative in Washington’s 21st Legislative District, Position 1. Moon, a Korean American born in Chicago and raised locally since 1985, said he is running because too many residents feel unheard on the issues that matter most — financial responsibility, housing pressures, homelessness/drug impacts, and public safety.
Moon currently serves as Vice President of the National League of Cities Asian Pacific American Municipal Officials and sits on NLC’s Energy, Environment & Natural Resources Federal Advocacy Committee. He is appointed to the Puget Sound Regional Council Economic Development Board and the Washington State Wildlife Diversity Advisory Council, and he builds his career in strategic communications, public-sector partnerships, and community engagement. He holds both a BA in Drama and Communications and an MBA from the University of Washington.
Moon raises serious concerns that Strom Peterson, the district’s current officeholder, is serving in two elected positions at once — something he believes makes it impossible to give the 21st District the focused attention its communities deserve. He expresses concern about recent state-level decisions that, in his view, take too much authority away from local jurisdictions and fuel housing pressures by forcing density that doesn’t fit families or neighborhood character. He emphasizes that land-use and housing decisions are better resolved by people who live in the community and understand its nuanced needs — a key difference he draws between himself and the incumbent.
Moon explains that when an elected official divides their time between multiple roles, community priorities inevitably slip, and diverse communities continue to go without meaningful representation in state government.
Highlighting his 40 years in South Snohomish County, his children’s enrollment in the Mukilteo School District, and his long record of showing up at schools, neighborhood meetings, cultural events, and community conversations, Moon stresses that the district needs a full-time representative rooted in the community. He warns that when leaders try to juggle multiple offices, the people who most need a voice are the ones most likely to be overlooked.
As a Democrat running to represent the 21st District, Moon says he believes voters deserve a representative who shows up, listens, and reflects the community’s priorities. He notes that many residents feel their concerns have not been heard in recent years. “Our district is dealing with real challenges — fiscal responsibility, housing pressures, public safety concerns, and the impacts of addiction and homelessness,” Moon says. “People want leaders who show up, listen, and take action. I’m running because our community deserves representation that reflects who we are and fights for what we need.”
Moon invited residents to learn more, volunteer, and stay connected at hellojasonmoon.com.
Author: Mario Lotmore
