LYNNWOOD—Lynnwood City Council Position 5, formerly held by Julieta Altamirano-Crosby, is currently vacant, and the City Council is accepting applications from interested community members to fill this vacancy until the certification of the November 2025 election. Â
To be eligible to be appointed to the Lynnwood City Council from March 2025 until the November 2025 election is certified, candidates:
- Must have continuously resided within the Lynnwood City limits for a minimum of one year prior to your appointment to the council (Use our Do I Live in Lynnwood map to see if you live within Lynnwood City Limits), andÂ
- Must be a registered voter in the city, 18 years of age or over. These are the same minimum state law requirements that apply to all elected Councilmembers
Apply Today to Serve Your Community
To apply online for the City Council vacancy, or find out more information, visit:
To be considered, your application must be completed, signed, and received electronically or at Lynnwood City Hall, 19100 44th Avenue W., no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 31, 2025. Mailing postmark is NOT acceptable. Additional written information after this date will not be accepted, unless requested by the City Council.
If you require assistance or accommodation regarding the application process or for further information, please contact the City Clerk at 425-478-9243 or by email at cityclerk@lynnwoodwa.gov.Â
Interviews
The City Council will interview up to eight (8) applicants on the evenings of Tuesday, February 18 and Monday, February 24, with an anticipated final decision by Monday, February 24, 2025.
Please note: this appointment application is only to fill the vacancy until the next general election in 2025.
If you are interest in running to fill this position beginning in 2026, you need to file as a candidate through the Snohomish County Elections Office by the filing deadline. Contact the Snohomish County Elections Office for more information: Online, 425-388-3444, elections@snoco.org
Author: Lynnwood Times Staff
