Hear local candidate views in League forum recordings

Snohomish, WALocal News

Snohomish County voters will engage in local elections in 2025, influencing key positions such as city council and school boards. The League of Women Voters of Snohomish County, in collaboration with the 2025 Forum Partnership Coalition, is hosting a series of candidate forums aimed at educating voters. These forums are nonpartisan and invite all candidates to discuss their platforms and qualifications. Recordings will be accessible on the League’s YouTube channel and podcast, as well as on KSER 90. 87 FM and KXIR 89.

9 FM. Already available forums include discussions for the City of Marysville and multiple races in the City of Everett. Upcoming forums will feature candidates for the City of Lynnwood and the Granite Falls School District, among others. This initiative aims to enhance voter understanding and engagement in local governance. Such forums play a crucial role in shaping informed voter decisions, especially in a year with numerous local races.

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