Editorial: Marine for Mukilteo mayor; Van Duser for council

By The Herald Editorial Board

Mukilteo voters will determine the city’s leadership posts for mayor and three new members of the city council for a city of more than 21,000. Voters also will be asked to approve or reject a levy lid lift for the city’s emergency medical services that would restore the previously authorized rate of 50 cents per $1,000 of assessed property valuation.

Mukilteo Mayor

The race for mayor pits three-term mayor Joe Marine against current Mukilteo City Council member Steve Schmalz, who has served on the council for 12 years.

Marine served two terms as mayor from 2006 to 2013, then during the current term, with service on the council from 1998 to 2000 and 2019-20. He also served in the state legislature, representing the 21st District in 2001. Marine has worked in the insurance industry for 30 years, and has leadership certification from the National League of Cities and Association of Washington Cities.

Schmalz, in addition to his council service, has a professional business background and is an active volunteer in the community, aiding the Waterfront Art Festival, the Holiday Art Mart, Waterfront Wednesdays and open mic nights.

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