EVERETT — Mayor Cassie Franklin has been appointed to the Sound Transit Board of Directors, the City of Everett announced Thursday afternoon.
Starting Jan. 1, Franklin will fill the seat of outgoing Everett City Councilmember and board member Paul Roberts.
“Mayor Cassie Franklin is a strong partner, well-respected regional leader, and effective advocate for better transit options for Snohomish County’s residents,” said Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers. “I look forward to working with her to ensure that Link Light rail is delivered as quickly as possible for our residents, while keeping a close watch on budgets. I thank Paul Roberts for his expert guidance and nuanced understanding of our regional transit system. The entire region is better because of his work on the Sound Transit Board.”
The board is comprised of 18 local elected officials. Three members are from Snohomish County, four from Pierce County and 10 from King County. The last seat is held by Washington State Secretary of Transportation Roger Millar.
Somers and Lynnwood Mayor Nicola Smith are the two other Board members representing Snohomish County.
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