Stephanie Wright

Stephanie Wright is an American educator and politician serving as a member of the Snohomish County Council from the 3rd district. She was appointed to the seat in 2010 after the incumbent, Mike Cooper, has been elected Mayor of Edmonds.[1] As of 2021, Wright is the longest serving member of the Snohomish County Council, and serves as Chair.[2]

Stephanie Wright
Chair of the Snohomish County Council
Assumed office
January 4, 2021
Preceded byNate Nehring
In office
February 4, 2018 – January 8, 2019
Preceded byBrian Sullivan
Succeeded byTerry Ryan
In office
January 1, 2013 – January 1, 2014
Preceded byBrian Sullivan
Succeeded byDave Somers
Member of the Snohomish County Council
from the 3rd district
Assumed office
August 24, 2010
Preceded byMike Cooper
Personal details
BornEverett, Washington, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Richard
ResidenceLynnwood, Washington
Alma materWashington State University (BA)
Seattle Pacific University (MA)
ProfessionEducator

Wright was a city councilmember in Lynnwood prior to her appointment to the county council.[1] She has previously worked as a teacher and school librarian.[3] She was raised in Snohomish County and has lived in Lynnwood since 1996. Wright is married and has a son.[1][3]

In 2019 she won her third term against fellow Democrat Willie Russell.[4][5]

As the board of health chair, she announced with County Executive Dave Somers and County Council chair Nate Nehring that Snohomish county was ready to enter Phase 2 of re-opening during the COVID-19 pandemic.[6][7][8]

References
  1. "Lynnwood City Councilwoman Stephanie Wright appointed to county council". HeraldNet.com. August 24, 2010. Retrieved April 23, 2020.
  2. "Lynnwood's Stephanie Wright elected to Snohomish County Council Chair". Lynnwood Times. January 4, 2020. Retrieved December 5, 2021.
  3. "District 3 | Snohomish County, WA - Official Website". www.snohomishcountywa.gov. Retrieved April 23, 2020.
  4. Cornfield, Jerry (October 29, 2019). "An incumbent and a felon duel for County Council seat". HeraldNet.com. Retrieved September 22, 2020.
  5. "Summary Report Snohomish County, 2019 General, Nov 05, 2019". Snohomish County Auditor. November 26, 2019. Retrieved September 22, 2020.
  6. Staff, KOMO News (May 28, 2020). "Snohomish County officials push to enter Phase 2 of reopening". KOMO. Retrieved September 22, 2020.
  7. Beacon, Mukilteo. "Snohomish County leaders announce desire to move to Phase 2 of reopening plan". Mukilteo Beacon. Retrieved September 22, 2020.
  8. "Snohomish County leaders say they're ready for Phase 2 of state's reopening plan". king5.com. Retrieved September 22, 2020.


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