Kurt Hilt selected as Lake Stevens mayor following Gailey resignation

LAKE STEVENS — The Lake Stevens City Council voted 6-0 on June 10 to appoint Kurt Hilt as the city’s new mayor during a special meeting. “Together, we will work towards creating a vibrant, inclusive community prioritizing sustainable growth, public safety, stabilizing city finances, and enhancing services for all residents. I look forward to collaborating […]
Four candidates selected to interview for Lake Stevens Mayor Vacancy

LAKE STEVENS—At its Tuesday, May 12, Business Meeting, out of 10 candidates, the Lake Stevens City Council selected four residents to advance to the interview process. The four candidates selected to interview 6 p.m., Wednesday, June 10, 2026, to fill the mayor vacancy are: The remaining Lake Stevens mayor vacancy candidates not selected to interview […]
Lake Stevens mayor elected to Association of Washington Cities board

OLYMPIA—Mayor Brett Gailey of Lake Stevens has been elected to the Association of Washington Cities (AWC) board of directors. The election was conducted by city leaders from across the state at the AWC Annual Conference in Vancouver, Washington, held from June 18-21, 2024. Gailey will represent the 19 cities and towns in Snohomish County. “I’m […]