Endorsements
Learn about the candidates
This is the most significant election in Woodinville’s history. The decisions that we make in 2025 will determine whether our city is led down a path of overdevelopment, overspending, and unilateral decision making or one of thoughtful development, integrated affordability, and accountable leadership.
The endorsement process
Democratic Woodinville launched its endorsement process by forming an Advisory Committee, led by Former Woodinville Mayors Gary Harris and Elaine Cook who bring a legacy of capable leadership and high judgement. They reviewed questionnaire responses from a short-list of 2025 City Council candidates and selected for endorsement those who closely aligned with the PAC’s priorities.
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Democratic Woodinville Endorses for Position 1
Jeff Lyon
Jeff is the Chairperson of Democratic Woodinville. He formed this PAC in 2024 to raise participation in Woodinville elections and awareness of issues that affect our community. He is a US Navy veteran and former law enforcement officer who now leads engineering teams in information security.
“I’m running to protect what makes Woodinville feel like home: ethical leadership, a balanced budget, and housing that’s in reach for working families and seniors.”
Contact Jeff at jeff@lyon.vote or visit https://lyon.vote
Democratic Woodinville Endorses for Position 3
Rachel Best-Campbell
Rachel has served on the Woodinville City Council since 2019 and is running for reelection. She is unapologetic in her advocacy for Woodinville residents, integrated affordability, and holding elected officials to the highest standards.
“I believe in city-wide minimum affordability requirements and seek to eliminate economic segregation. The Greenbrier community is a beautiful success story in the mingling of affordable and market-rate. I believe this model has been underutilized and want to see more development like this.”
Contact Rachel at rachel@bestcampbell.com or visit https://bestcampbell.com
Democratic Woodinville Endorses for Position 5
Susan Milke
Born in Seattle and a proud Woodinville resident for 33 years, she has raised her family in the community and now enjoys seeing her grandchildren attend Northshore schools. She is running for City Council to protect Woodinville’s small-town charm, support thoughtful growth, and ensure those who work here can afford to live here.
“We take a risk when we grow too quickly and cause high home prices, rent issues, and unmanageable traffic that will deter people from shopping downtown.”
Contact Susan at milkemedia@earthlink.net
Democratic Woodinville Endorses for Position 7
Brandon Finley
Brandon is a Woodinville resident, US Navy veteran, and flight attendant who is working to unionize the flight attendants at his airline for better pay, benefits, and working conditions. He is an advocate for safe and affordable housing who is running for City Council to build a sustainable and thriving community for all Woodinville residents.
“My key priority is ensuring that everyone has access to safe and affordable housing. We need to explore creative solutions to meet the housing demands of our growing population.”
Contact Brandon at brandon.m.finley@gmail.com or visit https://www.finley4woodinville.com/