An emerging gem: Mukilteo’s DEI Commission
Earlier this spring during our Council Strategic Retreat, the Council established our 2024 short-term and long-term priorities. One of our short-term priorities was to better utilize our DEI, MYAC and PAC committees. I, myself, was a member of the DEI Commission, as was Jason Moon, a fellow Councilmember. In fact, during each our respective tenures […]
Councilman Mike Dixon awarded with Certificate of Municipal Leadership
MUKILTEO—Mukilteo Councilman Mike Dixon recently earned a Certificate of Municipal Leadership from the Association of Washington Cities (AWC). AWC’s Certificate of Municipal Leadership program recognizes city and town elected officials for accomplishing training in five core areas: “Being a city leader in Washington is a complex job,” said AWC CEO Deanna Dawson. “Through our CML […]
Councilman Tom Jordal says Mike Dixon is best for Mukilteo
I am writing to recommend Mike Dixon for the Mukilteo City Council. I have known Mike for over 15 years as a friend and a colleague. He is an active listener who puts effort and intelligence into his decision making. He believes in being well informed and does his homework before forming his opinion on […]
Letter-to-Editor: Mike Dixon, the ideal choice for Mukilteo City Council
I am writing to express my wholehearted support the candidacy of Mike Dixon for Mukilteo City Council Position 5. In this pivotal time for our community, it is essential to have leaders who bring a combination of diverse experiences, a commitment to service, and a sincere dedication to improving our city’s quality of life. Mike […]
Mukilteo DEI Commissioner Mike Dixon announces City Council bid
MUKILTEO, Wash., March 19, 2023—I am pleased to announce my candidacy for Mukilteo City Council. I am a 17 year resident of the city and, from 2012 – 2018 and 2022 – present, have served the city as an elected water and wastewater commissioner for our two special purpose entities serving Mukilteo: Alderwood WWD and Mukilteo WWD. In […]
Mukilteo Council rejects mayor’s DEI Commission picks
MUKILTEO, Wash., March 8, 2022 – Despite Mukilteo Mayor Joe Marine advancing three candidates for DEI commissioner positions, the city council voted against approving them without any explanation nor asking the candidates, all of whom were present, a single interview question. At Council’s meeting Monday, March 7, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Commission candidates Gauri Sanghvi […]
Op-Ed: Mukilteo City Councilmembers don’t get to invent rules to suit themselves
I was denied the confirmation vote tonight to the City of Mukilteo Diversity, Equity and Inclusion commission. Appalled, I asked for an official explanation and have not yet received one. Let me enumerate. The City Council is empowered by state law to operate within the confines of its City Code. The Code makes no mention […]
Black History Month 2021: Local Black voices in business
By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff Black History Month honors Black Americans and their contributions throughout February each and every year. In recognizing Black History Month, two local entrepreneurs reflect on their journeys, celebrating their accomplishments and recognizing how they broke down barriers and forged their paths. UW’s first Black woman Civil Engineering graduate […]
