John Kartak, current Mayor of Snohomish, is running for 44th Legislative District state representative against John Lovick, our current representative. Kartak ends his published candidate statement with “I will be your voice in Olympia.”
We, the voters of the City of Snohomish, have heard this pledge of representation before. It was part of Kartak’s run for mayor. Has Kartak delivered on this promise? No.
John Kartak is not on speaking terms with five of the seven elected members of City Council, each of whom represent the voices of Snohomish’s citizens equally as much as he does. Kartak declines their meeting requests and refuses to consult full council on any matter. As a result, five of seven City Council members have endorsed John Lovick for re-election.
Does John Kartak listen to citizens who contact him directly? After the Black Lives Matter demonstrations, John Kartak was invited to participate in a forum focused on equity and racism issues. Kartak was a no-show. Apparently, he didn’t need to listen to Snohomish for Equity Leaders.
Do we know how John Kartak feels on equity issues, discrimination and racism? Per John Kartak “…there will always be some bigotry everywhere.” Paraphrased: I, John Kartak, strong mayor of Snohomish, advise Snohomish citizens to sit down, be silent and tolerate bigotry, because I won’t lead change, much less acknowledge the need for change.
John Lovick provides leadership. Re-elect John Lovick.
Jan Lengenfelder
Snohomish
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