Bothell City Council Appoints New Members to Key Commissions, Including Youth Representatives

The Bothell City Council convened on April 8, 2025, to fill vacancies on several important city commissions, prioritizing youth representation as part of its strategy to enhance citizen participation. The appointments were unanimously ratified and included key positions on the Arts Commission, Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC), Planning Commission, Landmark Preservation Board, and Parks and Recreation Commission. City Manager Kyle Stannert reaffirmed the significance of these roles in providing diverse perspectives within the city's governance framework. Mayor Mason Thompson outlined the voting process, emphasizing that all appointments required a majority vote from council members present. Among the newly appointed members, Kylie Chang and A.

C. Peterson joined the Arts Commission, with Raina Lee taking a youth seat on the Parks and Recreation Commission. This initiative not only aims to diversify the advisory boards but also offers young residents a platform to engage with local government. The City Clerk's office will notify the successful applicants, who will soon begin their terms and start contributing to city policy discussions.