League of Women Voters Snohomish County elects new officers, honors Legends

Lynnwood, WALocal News

The League of Women Voters of Snohomish County convened on May 31 at Everett Station for its annual meeting, where it elected a new slate of officers. Adrienne Fraley succeeded Cathy Liu Scott as president, with Michelle Fellows appointed as first vice president and Wendy Colbert as secretary. The meeting also celebrated Jody Trautwein and Bob Creamer as "Legends of the League," recognizing their long-term contributions to voter services and community engagement. Trautwein's efforts included organizing voter registration events and candidate forums, while Creamer co-led initiatives for council reform in Everett. Membership rose to 240, positioning the Snohomish County League as the third largest in Washington.

The organization plans to focus on empowering voters, responsible forest management, and advocating for a constitutional amendment on redistricting. Details of these initiatives will be available in the upcoming annual report in September. More information on League activities can be found at lwvsnoho. org.

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