Resolution 1504RESOLUTION NO. 1504
A RESOLUTION OF THE EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL
THANKING COUNCILMEMBER LAURA JOHNSON
FOR HER SERVICE TO THE EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL
WHEREAS, Laura Johnson was sworn into office on January 7, 2020 to serve a four-year
term; she served one year as Council President Pro Tem; and
WHEREAS, during her tenure, she embraced the work of the City Council with passion and
compassion, and steadfast dedication to Edmonds citizens, City staff, and community
leaders; and
WHEREAS, during her term, Councilmember Laura Johnson approached her duties
diligently — apprising herself of all the facts and ensuring that the Council as a body
had all the relevant information needed to make informed decisions; and
WHEREAS, she helped to see the completion of the following: Advocated for and supported
a Human and Social Services program to serve Edmonds' most vulnerable residents;
Supported the HASCO resolution to support affordable housing; Advocated and
lobbied for the redevelopment of Highway 99; Provided significant contributions to
the Development Tree Code; Developed the Council Code of Conduct; Advocated for
equitable distribution of resources, focusing on neighborhoods outside the Bowl
Suicide Prevention Month — 2 years; Supported the development of a community
center in So. Edmonds/Lk Ballinger neighborhood; Supported ongoing access to
Reproductive Healthcare; Supported and passed budgets which prioritized people and
the environment; and
WHEREAS, Councilmember Laura Johnson was involved with many committees and
commissions on behalf of the City of Edmonds including: LEOFF Disability Board;
Mayors Climate Protection Committee; Seashore Transportation Forum; Edmonds
Lodging Tax Commission; Youth Commission Liaison — 2 years; Affordable Housing
Alliance; Lake Ballinger Regional Workgroup; and WRIA 8 alternate;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Councilmember Laura Johnson be applauded
and thanked for her service to City Council.
RESOLVED this 20th day of September 2022.
CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON
MAY , MIKE NELSON
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LERK, S O ASSEY
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK:
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL:
RESOLUTION NO.
September 16, 2022
September 20, 2022
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