Resolution 15331
RESOLUTION NO. 1533
A RESOLUTION OF THE EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL
THANKING COUNCILMEMBER DAVE TEITZEL FOR HIS
SERVICE TO THE EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL
WHEREAS, Dave Teitzel was elected to serve as a Councilmember from 2016 to 2019, and was
then appointed to the City Council in September 2022 to fill the position vacated by Kristiana
Johnson; and
WHEREAS, during both tenures, Councilmember Teitzel represented the city with the concerns
of Edmonds citizens’ best interest in mind, working and communicating with City staff,
community leaders and other elected officials; and
WHEREAS, Councilmember Teitzel approached his duties diligently, apprising himself of all
the facts and ensuring that the Council as a body had all the relevant information needed to make
informed decisions; and
WHEREAS, Dave Teitzel has reflected well on the Council and the City with his agreeable
demeanor and professional discourse, and support mentoring and advising new elected officials;
and
WHEREAS, Councilmember Teitzel diligently led efforts supporting Council to evaluate our
legal services provider, analyze options for Edmonds legal needs, assess comparative data, and
finalize a new legal services contract; and
WHEREAS, Councilmember Teitzel took diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility to heart in
encouraging qualified individuals of all backgrounds to run for office; and
WHEREAS, Councilmember Teitzel has navigated the city’s complicated and stressed financial
systems with strong financial skills and insights during these after-COVID years; and
WHEREAS, while serving on this short Council term, Councilmember Teitzel was involved with
many committees and commissions on behalf of the City of Edmonds including:
• Parks and Public Works Committee, Chair
• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility Commission
• Port of Edmonds
• Historical Preservation Commission
• Public Facilities District Board
• SnoCom911
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Councilmember Dave Teitzel be applauded
and thanked for admirably serving twice on the City Council. The Council looks forward to his
continued dedication and service to the citizens of Edmonds.
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RESOLVED this 21st day of November 2023.
CITY OF EDMONDS
______________________________
MAYOR, MIKE NELSON
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK, SCOTT PASSEY
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK: November 17, 2023
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: November 21, 2023
RESOLUTION NO. 1533