City of Mill Creek

Council Chair Jared Mead is running unopposed for another term in the District 4 seat on the Snohomish County Council. Mead has held a number of public service positions, including four years on the Mill Creek City Council, two years as a state lawmaker in Legislative District 44, and his most recent tenure on the county council, where he has sat since he was appointed in 2020 and retained in the next election by voters. Mead, who was born and raised in South Snohomish County, has also worked as a legislative aide and as a campaign manager.

As an elected leader, Mead has been a reliable voice on progressive issues. In the Legislature, he sponsored and passed a bill to require recycled content for bottle manufacturing, the first of its kind in the country. Mead is fighting for a local economy that allows all Snohomish residents to access the basics, like rent, groceries, prescriptions, gas, and tuition. He has worked to build relationships across bipartisan lines across the county to counteract rampant polarization.

In his re-election campaign, Mead is focusing on several key issues, including affordability, public safety, and transportation. Mead supports expanding mental health resources and violence prevention programs to enhance public safety services. He aims to expand access to public transit options and enhance pedestrian and cyclist infrastructure, promoting sustainable transportation methods. Regarding affordable housing, Mead acknowledges the need to increase the housing supply. However, we would be interested to see his approach expand to include solutions such as renter and tenant protections.

Jared Mead has earned your vote for another term on the Snohomish County Council.