2019 General Elections

Legislative

Liz Lovelett 
40th Legislative District
State Senate

Liz Lovelett is an involved, dedicated, informed leader in the 40th Legislative District, appointed to serve in 2019. She hit the ground running, sponsoring and passing legislation to protect our beloved orcas, win needed school funding, support clean energy legislation, and permanently protect Blanchard Mountain.

Clark County

Adrian E Cortes 
Clark County Council
District 4     
            

Adrian Cortes, Battle Ground City Councilmember and candidate for Clark County Council District 4, supports green spaces, trails, and preserving Clark County farmlands and rural areas. Cortes is also board chair of C-Tran, Clark County's transit service.

 

 

 

Ty Stober
Vancouver City Council
Position 5   
                   

Ty Stober was first elected to Vancouver City Council in November 2015. During his first term in office the City Council has improved public transportation, regreened public parks and expanded affordable public housing. He brings to his work a passion for sustainable economic development and vibrant neighborhoods.

Jack Burkman
Port of Vancouver Commission
District 3      
         

Jack Burkman has held numerous leadership positions in the community. Jack opposes oil, coal, and gas transfer facilities at the Port. He supports the Port's Strategic Plan Goal to protect air quality, water resources, and land managed by the Port, as well as the development of a Climate Action Plan.

Island County

Craig Cyr
Langley City Council
Position 4    
           

Craig Cyr has pledged to make the council more responsive to the citizens. He will strive to make sustainability, inclusivity and compassion Council priorities. Cyr will also advocate for clean energy solutions to lower our carbon footprint and seek affordable/diversified housing to enable people to live where they work.

Joseph Busig
Oak Harbor City Council
Position 3         
   

Joseph Busig will bring a much needed youth perspective and energy to the Oak Harbor City Council. He’s an award-winning, recognized civic leader who is committed to exploring and implementing practical environmental stewardship and clean energy initiatives, while improving the City’s parks, affordable housing, and transportation

King County

Bellevue

John Stokes
Bellevue City Council
Position 1

John Stokes is running for his third term to Bellevue City Council and has served as mayor twice. He has extensive leadership experience in environmental plans including Salmon Recovery, Cascade Water Alliance, Eastside Rail, eastside transportation and Bellevue Parks. He supports the creation of a climate action plan for Bellevue.  

Jeremy Barksdale
Bellevue City Council
Position 3                         

Jeremy Barksdale is a technology professional serving as Bellevue Planning Commission Chair. Jeremy is running for Bellevue City Council and is a strong advocate for environmental issues. Jeremy recognizes the need for a strong response to climate change and the critical role of cities in that fight.

Janice Zahn
Bellevue City Council
Position 5       
  

Janice Zahn is running for re-election for Bellevue City Council and is committed to Sierra Club environmental values. Janice presses for a comprehensive climate action plan to reduce greenhouse emissions. She meets regularly with various environmental organizations to ensure city alignment with environmental goals.


Bothell

Mason Thompson
Bothell City Council
Position 2

Mason Thompson advocates for complete neighborhoods with necessary amenities within walking distance. He believes addressing climate change requires public policies grounded in sustainable development, with the acknowledgment that we are creating the future today through our policies. He is a strong advocate for better transit and safer streets for all users. 

Davina Duerr
Bothell City Council
Position 6

Davina Duerr is an architect who advocates for transparent and ethical government that encourages citizen participation and social justice.  She understands the importance of urban forests, open spaces and the preservation of the tree canopy for healthy communities with reduced stormwater runoff, decreased carbon footprint, and affordable housing.

 

Kenmore

Melanie O'Cain
Kenmore City Council
Position 1          
     

Melanie O’Cain’s campaign for her hometown city council is based on environmental stewardship.  A single parent, she brings a creative mind and a pragmatic accounting career to work locally on the Climate Crisis and conservation. “I want the children of the future to enjoy the beauty that I have experienced.” 

Corina Pfeil
Kenmore City Council
Position 7    

Corina Pfiel, a longtime volunteer advocate for children’s health through her PTA work, worked closely with our 46th LD legislators to provide Narcan in our schools.  She combines pragmatic experience in forming partnerships and getting things done, with a strong commitment to environmental justice. 

Kirkland

Kelli Curtis
Kirkland City Council
Position 2    
      

Kelli Curtis was appointed to the Kirkland City Council to fill a vacant position. She believes the city needs more density to provide workforce housing and more efficient building designs. She also supports more green space, better transit options, and implementation of Kirkland’s Sustainability Master Plan.

Neal Black
Kirkland City Council
Position 5     
                     

Neal Black is an attorney with training in environmental law. He believes the city needs a greater variety of housing and more density.  He supports better local transit, more open space and better opportunities for walking and biking. He supports implementation of Kirkland’s Sustainability Master Plan.

Amy Falcone
Kirkland City Council 
Position 6     

Amy Falcone believes that Kirkland needs to be intentional in managing its growth and including all communities and income groups in decision making.  She strongly supports making Kirkland more dense, providing more greenspace, improving walkability, and implementing Kirkland’s Sustainability Master Plan. 

Redmond

Angela Birney
Redmond City Mayor                          

Angela Birney was chair of the Redmond Parks and Trails Committee and is on the Eastside Rail Corridor Regional Advisory Committee, working to preserve and expand access to nature. She has been active with the Cascade Water Alliance working to protect our aquifer. Angela prioritizes addressing climate change and reducing its impacts.

 

 

Varisha Khan
Redmond City Council
Position 1  

Varisha Khan’s priorities include reaching zero carbon in the city by 2040 by implementing equitable policy approaches in housing and transportation. She sees reducing the number of cars on the road while encouraging alternatives and mass transportation as in important part of lowering emissions.

Jessica Forsythe
Redmond City Council
Position 3   
                       

Jessica Forsythe is a long time Sierra Club member who lives her values. She has a background in LEED Certification and wants to push developers to build to a higher efficiency standard including green/solar roofs and net zero buildings. She is enthusiastic about a Climate Protection Plan for the city. 

Renton

Marcie Maxwell
Renton Mayor                       

Marcie is a progressive voice in Washington. Her experience includes three terms in the Washington legislature and advising Gov. Inslee on education. Her broad experience demonstrates an interest and concern for environmental and inequality issues. She earned several 100% scorecard ratings from Washington Conservation Voters.

Valerie O'Halloran
Renton City Council 
Position 3     
      

Valerie O’Halloran's 20-year Renton civic volunteer service plus financial expertise make her a strong council candidate.  Valerie states "All our decisions and action should be informed by the framework of taking Climate Action." She opposes expansion of fossil fuels. Valerie feels any growth plans require input from less-affluent residents.

Sammamish

Karen McKnight
Sammamish City Council  
Position 2    
 

Karen Mcknight is President of Sammamish Chamber of Commerce and a 39-year resident. Her priorities include protecting water supply and salmon spawning streams, developing transit options, and increasing housing density to reduce CO2 emissions. She supports a Sammamish Climate Protection Plan. 

Karen Howe
Sammamish City Council  
Position 4       
     

Karen Howe is a business professional with organizing experience. As President of Sammamish Friends, she provides guidance to many environmental groups working on salmon habitat, urban forestry, transportation, housing, and trails. She wants to add a Climate Protection Action Plan to Sammamish’s existing Sustainability Plan.

Rituja Indapure
Sammamish City Council
Position 6     
    

Rituja Indapure is a tech professional with a legal background and extensive volunteer experience with public and environmental organizations. As a member of the Sammamish Planning Commission, she has worked on an Urban Forest Plan, salmon habitat, and has proposed a multi-phased approach to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Seattle

Tammy Morales
Seattle City Council
District 2   
                

Tammy Morales is a planner and community advocate with a commitment to robust transit, safe walking and biking, and a strong equity lens. Morales is champion of environmental justice and advocates for more affordable housing and sustainable transportation choices in her Southeast Seattle community.

Kshama Sawant
Seattle City Council
District 3
     

Kshama Sawant has served on Seattle City Council since 2013 and has held our values in office. She has been an important ally to the Sierra Club on issues including opposing local basing of Arctic oil drilling, divestment, expanding public transit, and implementing a local Green New Deal.

Shaun Scott
Seattle City Council
District 4    
                   

Shaun Scott has centered an environmental agenda in his campaign and has detailed plans for expanding public transportation, affordable housing, and supporting the Seattle Green New Deal. His journalism background gives him an informed and intersectional perspective on environmental justice issues.

Debora Juarez
Seattle City Council
District 5   
                   

Debora Juarez a Seattle City Council member since 2015, has aligned with Sierra Club on city housing issues and has shown leadership advocating for the 130th Street Link Light Rail Station and Northgate Bike-Ped Bridge in her North Seattle district.

Heidi Wills
Seattle City Council
District 6    
           

As a City Councilmember from 1999 to 2003, Heidi Wills worked on issues related to salmon recovery and green utility policy. She is a former member of the Sierra Club’s Washington State Chapter Executive Committee and will work closely with environmental advocates if elected. 

Fred Felleman
Port of Seattle Commission
Position 5 

Fred Felleman is the incumbent Port of Seattle Position 5 Commissioner. For three decades, he has led in protecting the Pacific Northwest’s marine environment through research, photography, and advocacy. Felleman has carried the same environmental values and has used his first term to advance a bold sustainability agenda.

Shoreline

Keith Scully
Shoreline City Council
Position 2      

Keith Scully is an accomplished land-use attorney and environmental champion, elected to Shoreline Council in 2015.  He advocates for parks, wildlife habitat, critical areas and neighborhoods. He previously served on Shoreline Planning Commission, King County Conservation Voters Board, and was the legal director for Futurewise.

Doris McConnell
Shoreline City Council
Position 4   
                      

Doris McConnell served on Shoreline City Council since 2007.  She advocates for preserving tree canopy, parks and open space.  She’s a strong voice for neighborhoods and transit, serving on the Regional Water Quality Committee and Seashore Transportation Forum.  Doris is also National Chair of the Asian Pacific American Municipal Officials. 

Betsy Robertson
Shoreline City Council 
Position 6

Betsy Robertson was appointed to Shoreline City Council in January 2019.  Prior to her appointment, she served on Shoreline Parks Recreation Cultural Services and Tree Board, where she advocated for public green spaces and public art investments. Betsy is passionate for healthy parks, tree canopy, and neighborhoods.

Woodinville

Paul Hagan
Woodinville City Council 
Position 7      
         

Paul Hagan has long supported environmental service organizations and serves on the Woodinville Parks and Recreation Commission. He believes the city needs to manage rapid growth with sustainable solutions including a dense, walkable city core, protection of agricultural land, and  joining the King County Cities Climate Collaboration. 

Nicolas Duchastel
Woodinville City Council 
Position 6       
             

Nicolas Duchastel is passionate about improving transportation and mobility in Woodinville.  This includes better regional and intracity transit connections and improved multimodal mobility. He supports more developing more workforce housing and Woodinville joining the King County Cities Climate Collaboration.

Pierce County

Tacoma

David Combs
Tacoma City Council
Position 3

David Combs is a business owner on the Hilltop and 20-year Tacoma resident. As a grassroots candidate, he believes in the power of relationship building and community engagement. David is one of few city council candidates to openly oppose the construction of Puget Sound Energy's LNG facility.

 

Kristin Ang
Port of Tacoma Commission 
Position 5

Kristin Ang is a graduate of Bellarmine, the University of Puget Sound, and Cornell Law School. She ran a formidable grassroots campaign for Port Commissioner in 2017, but narrowly lost. This time she aims to win and broaden representation in port decision-making and make the environment a major consideration.

Snohomish County

Megan Dunn
Snohomish County Council
Position 2

Megan Dunn exemplifies the values of the Sierra Club.  Her active environmental policy background proves she can deliver results in pesticide reduction, waste reduction, clean energy and other responsible initiatives to combat climate change and environmental degradation. She has over 20 years of public policy work.

Stephanie Wright
Snohomish County Council 
Position 3

Stephanie Wright, a past Sierra Club leader, has a strong record supporting environmental preservation and clean energy production. She will continue promoting workforce development, social justice, affordable housing, and sustainable economic development with strategies ensuring that economic growth benefits all working families and local businesses.

 

Arlington

Barb Tolbert
Arlington Mayor

Barb Tolbert has been Arlington’s Mayor since 2011. In addition to responsible fiscal leadership, she is committed to blending built and natural environments using low-impact design standards, tree preservation, and retaining open/public spaces for future generations.  Barb also prioritizes Complete Streets Plan investments, ensuring access to climate-friendly transportation modes.  

 

Bothell

Davina Duerr
Bothell City Council
Position 6

Davina Duerr is an architect who advocates for transparent and ethical government that encourages citizen participation and social justice.  She understands the importance of urban forests, open spaces and the preservation of the tree canopy for healthy communities with reduced stormwater runoff, decreased carbon footprint, and affordable housing.

Mason Thompson
Bothell City Council
Position 2

Mason Thompson advocates for complete neighborhoods with necessary amenities within walking distance. He believes addressing climate change requires public policies grounded in sustainable development, with the acknowledgment that we are creating the future today through our policies. He is a strong advocate for better transit and safer streets for all users. 

Edmonds

Mike Nelson
Edmonds Mayor

Mike Nelson has consistently proven himself an environment champion while serving on the Edmonds City Council.  He’s a leader for the Edmonds Marsh, shoreline protections, park enhancements, and 100% renewable energy. His environmental commitments are demonstrated with actions, not just words, making him the environmental choice for Edmonds Mayor.

Diane Buckshnis
Edmonds City Council
Position 4

Diane Buckshnis has worked to protect environmentally sensitive areas including the Edmonds Marsh and Brackett’s Landing Conservation Area. She’s looking forward to ensuring Urban Forest Management Plan implementation to enhance tree canopy. 

Alicia Crank
Edmonds City Council 
Position 5

Alicia Crank has a record of working collaboratively to address the vital public policy requirements of responsible environmental governance including climate change, smart development and environmental justice.  She is committed to open and transparent government and is knowledgeable and passionate about economic development, city planning, and social justice.

 

Susan Paine
Edmonds City Council 
Position 6

Susan Paine brings demonstrated community commitment, having served on the Edmonds School Board, Tree Board, and Park Advisory Committee.  She’s committed to enhancing and protecting the Edmonds Marsh, balancing development with parks & open space, and addressing traffic safety.

 

Laura Johnson
Edmonds City Council 
Position 7

Laura Johnson's environmental credentials include her leadership in opposing crumb rubber infills on Edmonds school athletic fields and supporting buffers and Willow Creek daylighting to protect and enhance the Edmonds Marsh. She also chairs the Edmonds Historic Preservation Committee. Laura pledges increased transparency and accessibility in local government.

Carin Chase
Edmonds School Board
District 1

Carin Chase is committed to preparing all students for productive lives in their vocations and as responsible community members, recognizing the need for informed, science-based, and collaborative/inclusive decision-making. She values and respects teachers and appreciates the importance of students’ health and safety under the District’s care.

 

Rory Graves
Edmonds School Board  
District 3

Student health and educational outcomes will be Rory Graves' top priorities as a School Board Member.  She commits to ensuring quality, public education policies, with quality educators, in safe, culturally competent schools with small class sizes.  Rory understands strong school systems require collaborative planning that values every student.  

Nancy Katims
Edmonds School Board 
District 5

Nancy Katims’ highest priority is and will always be students.  She is an experienced educator who knows that students learn best in small class sizes, modern facilities, and teachers with the support they need.  She will ensure that taxpayers’ dollars are used effectively, with inclusive, transparent communication with all stakeholders.

 

Everett

Joseph Erikson
Everett City Council 
Position 5

Joseph Erickson is a values-driven leader and a teacher committed to the needs of the whole community.  He is a social and environmental justice warrior fully embracing the responsibilities of citizenship and modeling the principal action he will bring to elected office. His commitment to the environment is unwavering.

 

Brenda Stonecipher
Everett City Council
Position 6

Brenda Stonecipher is deeply engaged in her community and represents the highest standards of community service.  She has a long-held ethic of environmental stewardship and accepts the challenges of the urban forest & development.  Brenda understands and advocates for close connections with our parks and public policies surrounding environmental equity.

Lake Stevens

Mary Dickinson
Lake Stevens City Council 
Position 4

Mary Dickinson demonstrates a lifetime of volunteer work protecting the environment and a professional career as an educator.  Her campaign for City Council prioritizes Lake Stevens’ water quality, green spaces, and affordable housing. Mary has served on the Lake Stevens Library YES campaigns and with the local Kiwanis Club.

Lynnwood

Van AuBuchon
Lynnwood City Council 
Position 4

Van Aubuchon brings previous Council and Planning Commission experience.  His environmental accomplishments include greening city operations, electrifying Lynnwood’s vehicle fleet, and establishing electric vehicle charging stations. 

 

Shirley Sutton
Lynnwood City Council 
Position 7

Shirley Sutton has served on the Lynnwood City Council since 2015, championing public parks, walking & bike trails, and a healthy outdoor environment.  She has worked to reduce the carbon footprint, support mass transit, sustain the city's tree canopy, abate invasive species, and avoid toxic pesticides.

Mill Creek

John Steckler
Mill Creek City Council 
Position 1

John Steckler is committed to protecting and expanding parks and open space along with responsible growth. For example, John supported linking community benefits with development, fighting for wetland conservation, walking trails, boardwalks, and enhanced habitat.

Mountlake Terrace

Erin Murray
Mountlake Terrace City Council
Position 7

Erin Murray is committed to citizen’s health and safety, to which she views the environment as critical. This includes overhauling the City’s water system, expanding park access, protecting tree canopy, and reducing carbon footprint. Erin is especially motivated to increase civic engagement, ensuring community involvement in the City’s decision-making process. 

Mukilteo

Richard Emery
Mukilteo City Council 
Position 4

Richard Emory is seeking his 4th term on the Mukilteo City Council and is committed to building upon his extensive record supporting the environment. His priorities and accomplishments include protecting 140 acres of undeveloped land, effectively managing Native Growth Protection Areas, supporting Clean Energy Initiatives, and advocating for responsible waterfront development.

Riaz Khan
Mukilteo City Council 
Position 5

Riaz Kahn is a career engineer with Boeing and brings extensive community experience working on social and environmental justice. He welcomes the cultural richness flowing from diversity in our community. Riaz will prioritize public safety, economic development, and governance that is responsible, transparent and accountable.

Stanwood

Steve Shepro
Stanwood City Council 
Position 5

Steve Shepro is the founding member of Stanwood Stewards, member of the Parks and Trails Advisory Committee, and current member/Chair of the Stanwood Planning Commission. He’s committed to expanding parks & trails, improving pedestrian safety, responsible development, and promoting civic engagement.  

Spokane County

Ben Stuckart
Mayor City of Spokane                         

City Council President Ben Stuckart, running for Mayor of Spokane, has a good track record on the environment. He has pledged to discontinue the current mayor's support of a variance on EPA standards for the Spokane River that is now under consideration by the Washington State Department of Ecology.

 

Breean Beggs
Spokane City Council President                   

Breean Beggs has been a strong advocate of smart and intelligent environmental policy during his city council term. Beggs currently chairs both the Council's Sustainability Action sub-committee and the Public Infrastructure and Environmental Sustainability Committee.  

 

Lori Kinnear
Spokane City Council
District 2 Position 1       
                   

Lori Kinnear has been a strong and smart supporter of positive environmental policy during her first council term. She supports the work of the city's new Sustainability Action Committee and has worked to pass policy advancing water conservation.  She is a champion of reducing urban sprawl.

Thurston County

Olympia

Nathaniel Jones
Olympia Mayor                                 

Nathaniel Jones is currently Mayor Pro Tem, Chairs the Thurston Regional Planning Council, and contributed to the development of the Thurston County's Climate Adaptation Plan and Mitigation Plan. He is strongly aligned with Sierra Club goals and policies, advocating for policies to combat climate change and address transportation and housing issues.

Jessica Bateman
Olympia City Council
Position 2 

Jessica Bateman is an incumbent who supported Olympia’s adoption of ambitious greenhouse gas emission targets.  Her priorities are to address homelessness and affordable housing, revitalize the downtown, and reduce climate impacts while adapting to sea level rise. She supports converting Capitol Lake into an estuary.

Phyllis Booth
Olympia City Council
Position 2   
                 

Phyllis Booth’s priorities are to increase citizen participation, to make city departments more accountable to taxpayers and to incentivize carpooling and bus ridership.  She supports infill in neighborhoods, as long as infrastructure is addressed, and she supports a plan to remove the dam at Capitol Lake.

Dani Madrone
Olympia City Council
Position 3   

Dani Madrone has a Master’s degree in Public Policy and a B.S. in Environmental Studies.  She is employed by NW Indian Fisheries. Her priorities are environmental protection and advocating for strong neighborhoods, better conversations, and community organizing.

 

Matt Goldenberg
Olympia City Council
Position 3    
                       

Matt Goldenberg is a Clinical Psychologist and is running on an environmental justice platform. His priorities are housing, equity and improving communication.  He advocates preparing for climate change by plans for floods, warming and cooling centers, and fire prevention.

Helen Wheatley
Olympia Port Commissioner
Position 1     
         

Helen Wheatley's priorities are oversight and good governance, prioritizing the environment, and enhancing sustainable economic development. She believes the Port has a direct role in the planning for the future of the downtown area for sea level rise and for protecting and restoring native fisheries and productive estuarine tidelands in Puget Sound.  

Tumwater

Leatta Dahlhoff
Tumwater City Council
Position 1   
                      

Leatta Dahlhoff  was appointed to the City Council in 2018. She is a Toxics Waste Reduction Specialist with the Washington Department of Ecology. Her priorities are public health, smart and sustainable economic growth (such as developing the Brewery District), and ensuring clean air, land and water for generations to come.

Tom Oliva
Tumwater City Council
Position 2    
   

Tom Oliva is a 10 year incumbent running unopposed. He warranted a Sierra Club endorsement because of his contributions to the Sustainable Thurston Plan and the Tumwater Metropolitan Parks District ballot. He represents Tumwater on the Climate Mitigation task force at the Thurston Regional Planning Council.

Joan Cathey
Tumwater City Council
Position 3         
       

Joan Cathey, a 10 year incumbent and Mayor Pro Tem, advocates working on reducing the city's carbon footprint, supporting the regional Climate Action plan, promoting renewable energy, and increasing biking paths. She worked to establish the Isabella Bush park for the nonprofit GRuB where students, teachers and volunteers grow food sustainably.

Charles (Charlie) Schneider
Tumwater City Council
Position 7

Charlie Schneider was recognized as the top National Sierra Club Outings Leader in 2015.  He advocates promoting the use of renewable energy, public transit and energy efficiency in building codes. His priorities are more parks and open spaces and affordable housing. 

Whatcom County

Satpal Sidhu
Whatcom County Executive 

Satpal Sidhu has served on the Whatcom County Council since 2015 and deeply involved in the community for three decades. He is a strong environmental advocate, consistently voting to prevent Cherry Point from becoming a crude oil export terminal. As County Executive, he will pursue innovative approaches to water issues and climate change. 

Carol Frazey
Whatcom County Council At Large 
Position B                    

Carol Frazey currently serves on the Whatcom County Council. She believes we can work together with individuals, businesses, community organizations, and government agencies to set our priorities and plan for growth with the goal of a carbon-neutral economy. Educating our community on the long-term environmental and economic benefits of a green economy is crucial.

Natalie McClendon
Whatcom County Council 
District 5               

Natalie McClendon supports Whatcom County moving to a clean energy economy. As Whatcom County Planning Commissioner, she advocates for compliance with the Growth Management Act to protect open spaces and farmland, minimize sprawl, and ensure clean water. Natalie is a 40-plus year member of the Sierra Club.

Bellingham

Seth Fleetwood   
City of Bellingham Mayor                           

Seth Fleetwood has been actively involved in local public interest work for over 25 years, including previous service on Whatcom County Council and Bellingham City Council. Seth sponsored Bellingham’s Plastic Bag ban. He chairs Whatcom County’s Climate Impact Advisory Committee and is a member of the Climate Reality Project Leadership Corps.

Hollie Huthman 
Bellingham City Council At Large                         

Hollie Huthman believes we must plan for the influx of new residents by creating well designed urban centers that encourage multi-modal transportation, preserve green spaces, and create residential density that’s beautifully designed and fulfills diverse needs. She believes Bellingham can set the example for effectively implementing practices that combat climate change.

Hannah Stone  
Bellingham City Council 
Ward 1   

Hannah Stone is committed to developing solutions now to reverse the course of climate change. As Bellingham continues to grow, present and future generations are dependent upon local leaders like Stone to place our community on a direct path to carbon neutrality.  Stone is a strong advocate for environmental justice.

Dan Hammill 
Bellingham City Council 
Ward 3    

Dan Hammill will continue to be a champion for the environment and climate action and is proposing a single-use plastics ban in Bellingham. He supports 100% renewable energy for Bellingham by 2030,  stormwater protections for Lake Whatcom, protections for Salish Sea, and the removal of the diversion dam on the Nooksack.

Lisa Anderson 
Bellingham City Council 
Ward 5                 

Lisa Anderson has volunteered for City of Bellingham Planning and Community Development Commission, Bellingham Shoreline Committee, and York Neighborhood Association Board. She believes we must protect clean water and reduce our carbon footprint while growing our living wage jobs through green industry. 

Anthony Distefano  
Bellingham Port Commission  
District 3

Anthony Distefano will bring the passion for outreach and advocacy needed to the issues that the Port has an effect upon concerning Whatcom County and the Salish Sea. More can be done to control run-off from Port properties and the Port should set policy that will reduce these harmful effects.

Alex McLean   
Bellingham School Board  
Position 3

 McLean has brought insightful perspectives to many environmental issues in Bellingham, including stormwater management, green building, transportation and infrastructure, stream and trail restoration projects, and urban design. McLean aspires to add value to the future stewardship and sustainability policies of Bellingham Public School Board’s discussions.