Politics & Government
Edmonds Mayor Dave Earling Back on Community Transit Board
Earling also serves on the board in the 1990s and early 2000s while a City Council member. In February, Community Transit will cut service by 20 percent.
Edmonds Mayor Dave Earling has been elected to the Community Transit Board of Directors for a two-year term.
It isn't the first time Earling's been on the board, as he served for 12 years in the 1990s and early 2000s when he was an Edmonds City Council member.
"It's great to be back involved with Community Transit," said Earling, who will represent large cities.
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In addition to Earling, all eight board members eligible to remain on the board were re-elected, including mayors Jon Nehring of Marysville, Mike Todd of Mill Creek, Jerry Smith of Mountlake Terrace, Joe Marine of Mukilteo and Dianne White of Stanwood. Sultan councilmember Steven Slawson is also on the board.
Also, the Snohomish County Council reappointed councilmembers Dave Gossett and Dave Somers as its representatives. Lance Norton serves as the board's labor representative.
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Due to sagging sales tax revenue, beginning Feb. 20. That includes the elimination of two trips on 416 commuter bus to Seattle.
For more information on specific changes, go to Community Transit's Web site.