Upon taking office unopposed in the November election, Karen was re-elected Mayor by her colleagues on council for a another two year term on January 3rd.

“I’m happy to continue my service to the citizens of this beautiful riverside city. There are some great things happening that we can celebrate as we move to the new year:
1. Increased funds to pay for street maintenance and two new street upgrade projects thanks to your passage of the sales tax;
2. Completion of the plans for the Pilchuck redevelopment District around the Boys & Girls Club, the Libray, and the Senior Center;
3. Construction of the first stage of the Centennial Trail Park near those great public ammenities;
4. Dedication of our new sewer pump station on 1st Street near Avenue J with improvements to 1st Street and access to a nature preserve along the river;
5. Slow, but steady increase of business activity in town, both in the Historic District and at Snohomish Station;
6. Receipt of state money for the expansion of our sewer treatment plant upgrades;
And 7. A functional and congenial council and staff committed to making this a great historic city in spite of some painful choices.

As you know, a depressed economy and reduced income has hit all levels of government service. We have had to let dedicated public workers go, a really difficult, but necessary choice. Our city staff is running very lean, working harder and longer hours. At the same time, these dedicated folks continue to offer quality service behind the scenes for our sewer treatment, water resources, and street maintenance.

As Charles Dickens put it: It was the best of times; it was the worst of times — it is a time of best and worst; yet, I believe it is a great time to be alive and participating in the life of this wonderful community. Doing what I can to help us grow, prosper, and bring more vitality to all of our citizens.

Part of that for me is in the celebration (pictured above) of the newly expanded Yoga Circle Studio, my business at 707 Pine Avenue.

Yoga is an important part of my life’s work, as is my art, and my political service on council as Mayor. I see them all as one unifying life purpose — to creatively open to the world, to join with others to make a difference.

Enlarging Yoga Circle Studio is a strong step in encouraging a healthier, happier place to live. Serving as Mayor, it is a part of my practice to encourage a more peaceful and productive life – where we can embrace all of our citizens and together provide a safe and healthy city. 

Health and Safety — the basic reasons for a civic structure — are also a part of the prime principles of yoga.  And, art is the expression of spirit, of being alive. ”

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