City Council
The City of Mukilteo incorporated in May 1947 and operates as a non-charter code city with a Mayor-Council form of government. The Mayor and seven City Councilmembers are non-partisan elected officials who serve four-year terms. Municipal elections are held in November in odd-numbered years and terms are staggered so that no more than four positions are up for election every two years.
The Mayor is the Chief Executive Officer, and the official and ceremonial head of the City. The Mayor proposes an Annual Budget to the City Council and presides over all meetings of the City Council. The Mayor cannot vote on ordinances, franchises or licenses, or for payment of any City monies.
The City Council is the legislative body of the City. It enacts laws and regulations, establishes policy direction for the City, establishes tax and fee rates, adopts an Annual Budget, and approves payments of all City monies. The 2021 Council President is Sarah Kneller, and Bob Champion is Council Vice President.
COUNCIL MEETINGS
We are offering the opportunity to participate remotely. Click here to watch the Live Streaming of Council Meetings or use Zoom information on the Agenda to view and call in . Instructions on how to use Zoom and participate in our Council Meetings are here.
You may watch a live feed of the meeting online or listen to it over the telephone, and the Council is providing opportunities for public comment by submitting written comment or participating with the Zoom app.
Send your written public comments (approximately 400 words equals three minutes) at least one hour before the meeting to the City Clerk at clerk@mukilteowa.gov.
Council meetings are held in the City Hall Council Chamber on the first and third Mondays of each month beginning at 6:00 PM unless posted otherwise. Special Meetings may be called by the Mayor or Council as needed. Council Meetings are streaming live and recorded. You can access agendas, minutes, and recordings here.
WORKSESSIONS/COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Worksessions may be held as part of a consolidated Council Committee meeting on the 2nd Monday of the month in Council Chambers beginning at 6:00 PM. Council Committee meeting schedules are found on the Extended Agenda here.
GLOSSARY/LIST OF ACRONYMS
Ever wonder what an EIS is? NGPA? Conducting City business can typically involve using unfamiliar terms or acronyms that can be confusing. We’ve tried to capture the most popular ones to help clarify or improve your understanding of these terms. You can view the Glossary/List of Acronyms, and use the alpha bookmarks on the left side of the page to find what you’re looking for.
For those interested in planning terms and acronyms, we have a List of Planning Acronyms to view/download from the National League of Cities and Urban Land Institute.
CONTACTING ELECTED OFFICIALS
The Mayor and Councilmembers actively encourage citizen participation and comments. They can be reached individually via email at the addresses listed below or collectively at elected@mukilteowa.gov. Councilmembers are not assigned offices at Mukilteo City Hall.
You can also leave a message with the Executive Department at 425.263.8018.
City Council Document Library
- Council Rules of Procedure Rev. 2020
- List of Acronyms
- Remote Meeting Instruction
- 2022 Mayor and Council Committees
City Councilmembers are listed in their respective Position Number.
Louis Harris
Position No. 1
Next Election: 2026
Louis Harris was appointed to a second term of four years, ending December 31, 2026. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Washington State University. Mr. Harris has an extensive background in community advocacy and building. He has served in several county-wide organizations that focus on inclusion, community health, and safety. Louis currently serves as a community member for the Snohomish County Multi-Agency Response Team (SMART) and is committed to the long-term sustainability of our city and region, and is a strong voice for community engagement and civic participation.
Mukilteo Boards, Commissions & Committees
- Infrastructure Committee
- Land Use & Economic Development
- Mukilteo Youth Advisory Committee (MYAC)
- Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee
- Community Support Grant Committee
- Outside Boards/Committees:
- Snohomish County Tomorrow Steering Committee (alternate)
Tom Jordal
Position No. 2
Next Election: 2026
Councilmember Jordal was elected to a four-year term in 2022. Tom is dedicated listening to the Mukilteo community and supporting initiatives that further develop its public infrastructure and picturesque seaside atmosphere.
He founded and runs a local business focused on electronic communications and security which he started in 2001. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from University of Washington and a Master’s in Business from Harvard.
Tom is married to Amy Jordal and together they have three high school and college aged children. They enjoy traveling together and spending time outdoors and with friends. He enjoys running, skiing and morning work-outs at the Mukilteo YMCA. Join him for a run most any Saturday at 7:30am at the HP Middle School outdoor basketball courts.
Mukilteo Boards, Commissions & Committees
Contact Information
Phone Number: (425) 263.8018Fax: (425) 290.1013
Email Address: tjordal@mukilteowa.gov
Steve Schmalz
Position No. 3
Next Election: 2026
Councilmember Schmalz was elected to council a four-year term in 2022. Steve is serving his 3rd term. He was elected Council President in 2018 and 2022. Steve is always trying to put Mukilteo residents’ best interests first. Steve along with his wife Christine and 3 children moved to Mukilteo in 2003. Born and raised outside of Boston, MA, Steve graduated from the Sigmund School of Business at Susquehanna University in Selinsgrove, PA.
Steve enjoys music, art, hiking, playing golf and ice hockey. Steve works as a Sales Representative for a Manufacturer’s Rep firm in Bellevue.
Mukilteo Boards, Commissions & Committees
- Land Use & Economic Development (alternate)
- Planning Commission
Contact Information
Phone Number: (425) 263-8018Fax: (425) 290-1013
Email Address: sschmalz@mukilteowa.gov
Richard Emery
Position No. 4
Next Election: 2023
Richard Emery was initially appointed to the City Council in 2008 and elected to four-year terms in 2015 and 2019. In 2020, He was elected Council President. Richard has lived in Mukilteo since 2003, and has has been self-employed in the home construction and remodeling business since 1985.
Richard strongly supports sustainable communities and youth-related issues.
Mukilteo Boards, Commissions & Committees
- Land Use and Economic Development Committee
- Public Safety Committee
- Outside Boards/Committees:
Contact Information
Phone Number: (425) 263.8018Fax: (425) 290.1013
Email Address: remery@mukilteowa.gov
Riaz Khan
Position No. 5
Next Election: 2023
Riaz Khan is a Manufacturing Engineer at the Boeing Company and well known Mukilteo activist. He has more than 20 years of experience in aviation and leadership. He also manages a successful company as a managing director. Currently he’s serving on the YMCA and Kiwanis Club Board of Directors.
He’s also a delegate for Snohomish County Labor Council and Washington State Labor Council. He’s a Boeing union SPEEA Council representative, manages labor relations including negotiations with employee contracts.
Riaz Khan was elected to his first term on the Mukilteo City Council position in November 2019 then he took office on November 27, 2019 after the election was certified.
Khan grew up in San Antonio, Texas. He is a Certified Public Manager, and he received his Master’s degree in Business Administration from Webster University, Saint Louis, Missouri. Khan is married to Ayesha Riaz Khan. Their one daughter graduated from Kamiak High School and is currently attending college pursuing aeronautical business degree. They have two sons who are studying in Mukilteo School District.
Mukilteo Boards, Commissions & Committees
- Infrastructure Committee
- Public Safety Committee
- Parks and Arts Commission Liaison (alternate)
- Mukilteo Youth Advisory Committee Liaison (alternate)
- Outside Boards/Committees:
- Alliance for Housing Affordability
- Paine Field Airport Commission Liaison
Contact Information
Phone Number: (425) 263.8018Fax: (425) 290.1013
Email Address: rkhan@mukilteowa.gov
Elisabeth Crawford
Position No. 6
Next Election: 2023
Elisabeth L. Crawford was elected to City Council in 2019. As a councilmember she strives to form data driven decisions, engage the community in local governance and work as a team with her council colleagues to enact equitable policies for their charming city.
She is an Occupational Health and Safety Specialist and previously was an Environmental Health Specialist at the Snohomish Health District. Elisabeth holds a bachelor’s degree in Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety from the University of Washington.
Elisabeth is first generation Mexican-American, and throughout her childhood she split her time between Mexico and the United States, making her bilingual and bicultural. In her spare time, she enjoys the outdoors with her husband Paul: skiing, hiking and running. She has two French Bulldogs, Paco and Frida.
Mukilteo Boards, Commissions & Committees
- Community Support Grant Committee
- Parks & Arts Commission Liaison
- Planning Commission Liaison (alternate)
- Outside Boards & Committees:
Contact Information
Phone Number: (425) 263-8018Fax: (425) 290-1013
Email Address: ecrawford@mukilteowa.gov
Jason Moon
Position No. 7
Next Election: 2023
Jason Moon was appointed unanimously to the City Council in 2022 to fill the remainder of Joe Marine’s term through December 31, 2023. Council Member Moon is passionate about community and culture and strives to make informed decisions based on the people and not on external influences. He recently served the DEI Commission in 2021 where he was elected as the chairperson.
Mr. Moon is a second generation Korean American who was born in the Midwest but grew up in the greater Seattle area since the mid 80s. He graduated from King’s schools and received a BA degree from the University of Washington (Seattle) in Drama and Communications. He is currently working on his MBA at the University of Washington and expected to graduate in 2024. He currently works at Microsoft in Account Management and in the past served as the Director of Marketing for Amazon’s Asian Affinity Group from 2020-2021 whose membership has a global reach of 15,000 members.
In his youth, he attended Kamiak High School and participated in Kamiak HS functions where he grew to love Mukilteo. His passions include his faith and family as he loves to serve people and spend time with his 2 young boys and loving wife. When time allows, you can find him enjoying the outdoors fishing, kayaking, hiking, and camping around the beautiful Pacific Northwest.
한국인 교포 2세 제이슨 문은 2021년 2월 DEI 위원회 의장으로, 그리고 2022년 시의원으로 임명 되었습니다. 그는 King’s 학교를 졸업한 후 워싱턴 주립 대학교에서 연극과 커뮤니케이션을 전공하였고 현재는 마이크로소프트에서 근무 중입니다. 한국에서 직장 생활을 하며 여러 외국인 교수들의 리더로 지내던 중 다양성, 평등, 그리고 포용성에 대한 그의 관심이 시작 되었습니다. 제이슨은 최근에 전세계적으로 회원수가 15,000명에 달하는 아마존 아시아인 유연 단체의 마케팅 부장직을 맡았습니다. 그는 또한 2014-2018년에 데이터와 서비스의 부장으로 World Concern과 CRISTA에서 근무 하였습니다. 학창시절 그는 Kamiak HS에서 여름 학기를 보냈고 여러 Kamiak high school 에 참여하며 머킬티오의 사랑을 키웠습니다. 휴일에는 가족들과 시간을 보내거나 아름다운 Pacific Northwest에서 낚시, 카약, 하이킹, 캠핑을 즐깁니다.
Mukilteo Boards, Commissions & Committees
- Public Safety Committee
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission
- Community Support Grant Committee
- Mukilteo Ferry Advisory Committee (FAC)
- Water Resource Inventory Area(WRIA 8) – Salmon Recovery
Council
Contact Information
Phone Number: 425-315-6200Fax: (425) 290-1013
Email Address: jmoon@mukilteowa.gov
