Five-way mayoral race in Snoqualmie caps candidate filing week

Snoqualmie voters will see something unusual in the community this summer, a primary election for the office of Mayor.

As of the close of filing at King County Elections Friday, May 19, four challengers had filed their intentions to challenge Snoqualmie Mayor Matt Larson for his seat. The challengers include former Snoqualmie Mayor Fuzzy Fletcher, Snoqualmie City Councilman Brad Toft, Snoqualmie business owner Steve Pennington and longtime resident Edward J. Mortensen.

Many offices throughout the Valley are also being contested this year, including most city council and school board seats. County seats, including that of longtime Councilwoman Kathy Lambert, are also being contested.

Following is a list of the candidates who have filed as of end of day Friday. For full details, visit the King County Elections website.

Snoqualmie City Council Position 1 – Bob Jeans, Cristie Coffing;

Snoqualmie City Council Position 2 – Katherine Ross, Lesley Sheppard, A.J. Tong;

Snoqualmie City Council Position 3 – Bryan Holloway, Tom Wood;

Snoqualmie City Council Position 5 – Terry Sorenson, Matt Laase;

Snoqualmie City Council Position 6 – Sean Sundwall, Monica Lowney;

Snoqualmie City Council Position 7 – Kathi Prewitt, Peggy Shepard;

Snoqualmie Mayor – Brad Toft, Matt Larson, Fuzzy Fletcher, Steve Pennington, Edward J. Mortensen;

North Bend City Council Position 2 – Alan D. Gothelf, Ryan Stothers;

North Bend City Council Position 4 – Ross Loudenback, Rich Wiltshire;

North Bend City Council Position 6 – Jeanne Pettersen;

Carnation City Council Position 2 – Jim Ribail;

Carnation City Council Position 4 – Kimberly Lisk;

Duvall City Council Position 1 – Dianne Brudnicki, Richard Wilson;

Duvall City Council Position 2 – Matthew Eyer;

Duvall City Council Position 3 – Amy McHenry, Chantel Thurmen;

Duvall City Council Position 5 – Michelle Hogg;

Duvall City Council Position 6 – Jennifer Knaplund, Will Ibershof;

Duvall Mayor – Amy Ockerlander, Jason Walker;

Hospital District 4 Commissioner Position 3 – Emma R. Herron;

Snoqualmie Valley School Board District Director 1 – Melissa Johnson, Tavish MacLean;

Snoqualmie Valley School Board District Director 4 – Gary Fancher, Marci Busby;

Riverview School Board District 1 – Stuart Lisk, Lori Maudlin Oviatt;

Riverview School Board District 5 – Sabrina Parnell;

Fire Protection District 38, Position 1 – Ron Pedee, Daniel Lang;

Fire Protection District 45, Position 1 – Michelle Orndorf, Harry Oestreich;

King County Executive – Bill Hirt, Stan Lippmann, Goodspaceguy and Dow Constantine;

King County Sheriff – Mitzi Johanknecht, John Urquhart;

King County Council District 3 – Kathy Lambert, John Murphy;

The deadline to withdraw from candidacy is 4:30 p.m. Monday, May 22.