Amid budget crisis, Edmonds City Council candidates talk revenue, affordability
EVERETT — Three newcomers are vying for a vacant seat on Edmonds City Council amid the city’s continuing fiscal crisis.
Security guard Joseph Ademofe, small-business owner Erika Barnett and nonprofit executive Alex Newman are eyeing Position 3 on the council.
Council President Neil Tibbott currently holds the position and is not running for reelection. Tibbott has held Position 3 since 2022 after defeating then-incumbent Adrienne Fraley-Monillas. Three seats on the council are up for election this year, with current council members Chris Eck and Will Chen facing one challenger each in November.
It’s unclear exactly what issues the city will face after November. On Tuesday, the council voted to place a $14.5 million property tax levy lid lift on the November ballot. If the levy fails, the city could face a significant budget deficit, requiring the council to cut essential city services. If it passes, the council will have the task of allocating the new sum of money to rebuild city services.
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