Last night, Lynnwood City Council Member Julieta Altamirano-Crosby tendered her resignation, stepping down to begin what she describes as another chapter of public service as the recently elected District 2 Snohomish County PUD Commissioner. This was revealed in a letter read by Council Member Patrick Decker, with details shared on the City of Lynnwood's official website.
The resignation came somewhat unexpectedly, though Altamirano-Crosby has been a steadfast presence in Lynnwood's local governance since 2019, serving as Council Vice President for part of that time. She has admirably balanced multiple civic responsibilities, including her involvement with various boards and organizations such as the League of Women Voters in Snohomish County and her role as a key stakeholder in the reopening of Washington schools for the 2020-2021 academic year. She has also served with the Lynnwood Food Bank and on the boards of both the Community Leadership Board of the National Resource Center for Refugees, Immigrants, and Migrants (NRC-RIM) and the Foundation for Edmonds School District.
In her departure letter, Altamirano-Crosby reflected on her tenure and the achievements of the council: "Serving as your councilmember over the past five years has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life," she expressed. "Together, we’ve accomplished so much—guided by a shared commitment to dignity, compassion, and service. I am truly humbled by the trust you’ve placed in me, and the work we’ve done to move our city forward," this according to information obtained from the City of Lynnwood's announcement.
Lynnwood Mayor Christine Frizzell publicly acknowledged Altamirano-Crosby's contributions to the city, "I have appreciated Julieta’s ability to bring a unique perspective to a discussion and use that viewpoint to improve and help our community thrive," she said, as mentioned on the city’s website. "Julieta’s passion for our community is unparalleled. I know she will bring that same energy to her role serving Snohomish County as PUD Commissioner. I wish her well in her future endeavors."
The conversation about who will fill the now-vacant seat on the City Council will take center stage at the Business Meeting set for January 13, 2025, while the application for the seat and subsequent decision on who will take up the mantle will be publicized as soon as the information is available; the specifics for filling such vacancies are neatly laid out- in RCW 42.12.070.
