Priya Cloutier officially kicked off her campaign for Edmonds City Council, Position 1, April 20 at the Red Twig in Edmonds.
“When people ask me why I’m running, my answer is easy — it’s about my boys,” Cloutier said in a press release. “It is about ensuring that the community they grow up in continues to be safe and never loses the charm that we all love so much.”
Cloutier has roots in Edmonds. She is a community leader, coordinating last year’s 4th of July Parade, and serving on the boards of the Sno-King Economic Development Program and the Edmonds Chamber of Commerce.
She has earned a state commendation for pro-bono legal services and has been an active volunteer for the effort to collect money to keep Yost Pool open.
“Priya will bring the new energy and vision our City Council needs,” City Council President DJ Wilson said in a press release. “Particularly in these times, Priya is exactly who we need on the City Council.”
“Edmonds must remain a great place for all generations: from young families to seniors,” Cloutier said. “This means that we have appropriately staffed fire and police so that we can feel safe in our community; this means that our parks remain open; this means that our tax rates remain affordable; and this means that seniors have support in the community, including an active senior center.”
If elected, Cloutier said she intends to work to nurture a sustainable economic base while preserving the charm of Edmonds. She emphasizes the need to bring new businesses into our community while supporting the existing ones.
She also hopes to work toward making Edmonds a model “Green Community.” To do this, she said the city must work with national leaders to secure federal money that has been set aside for this purpose.
Cloutier has been married to her husband, Todd, since 1991. Todd is a Navy Commander who, after over 23 years of service, is transitioning into a civilian career. They are the parents of two boys: Phoenix, 4, and Pascal, 13.
Cloutier began her career as an engineer after graduating with a BSE in Nuclear Engineering from the University of New Mexico in 1990. After being inspired by other public servants, Priya decided to do more for her community. With her role models in mind, she entered law school to become an advocate for those that needed a voice. She graduated from Seattle University School of Law, and has been a practicing attorney since 1997.
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