LYNNWOOD—Lynnwood City Council candidate Isabel Mata, who is running for the Position 2 seat currently held by Councilman Patrick Decker who is not seeking re-election, is running to be a voice for the LGBTQ+ community, immigrants, refugees, and people of color – to ensure they’re represented at a local level and their voices are heard.

“Over the last couple of years, I have felt increasingly anxious about the state of the world, as many young people probably feel, and I’ve been thinking about how I can make a difference,” Mata told the Lynnwood Times. “Over the last few months, especially, it has felt like our democratic values are being challenged and I believe it’s going to come down to local governments to keep the most vulnerable communities safe.”

Mata’s ultimate vision for the Cit

See Full Page