Matt Laase has announced his candidacy for Snoqualmie City Council Position 5.

He is a native Washingtonian and a 17-year resident of Snoqualmie. Having raised his family in the Snoqualmie Valley, Laase is a strong believer in community values and this area’s potential. He envisions Snoqualmie becoming a unified city with a strong vision supported by sound social and financial decisions, in partnership with active community engagement.

“I chose to run for city council after observing that complicated issues before both the planning commission and city council were not being addressed fully with the community,” he said. “We all understand and appreciate the challenging decisions our local government faces every day. Being cognizant of the day-to-day impacts, as well as what the future may bring, is not a luxury but a duty our elected officials must consider.”

Laase that an open, transparent process “is the only way we as citizens can understand where our money and energies are best utilized.”

Laase has served on the Snoqualmie Planning Commission for 2.5 years and is currently the vice-chairperson. He also has been an independent Snoqualmie business owner and volunteer.