Supported by friends, colleagues and community members, Lynnwood City Councilmember Derica Escamilla launched her campaign to retain her Position 1 seat on the council at a kickoff party Friday at Zulu’s Board Game Cafe in Lynnwood.Escamilla, also known as “Coach D,” was appointed to the city council in July 2024 after the resignation of former Councilmember Shirley Sutton.

Between messages of support and calls for community action, attendees played games, including “Lynnwood bingo,” to familiarize players with the city’s iconic landmarks and locations.

Fellow councilmember and mayoral candidate George Hurst, Edmonds School District Board Member Thom Gerard, and players for teams formerly coached by Escamilla were among those who spoke in support of her at the kickoff event.

Gerard refe

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