Lynnwood Local Council denominator withdraws the name from consideration against the backdrop of online controversy

Lynnwood, Wash. – Named Lynnwood Municipal Council at the center of an online controversy For her online activity in the past and has now withdrawn the name from the consideration of the Municipal Council.

The Council unanimously voted for Jessica Roberts to occupy the 5 -month vacant position, after several voting rounds and several executive sessions. The process also included applicants who submit a CV and complete a civic questionnaire about their vision for the city. The best candidates were invited to interview with the Local Council.

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But shortly after Roberts was chosen, her online activity, including explicit sexual materials and controversial comments, came to light, which caused the Council to call a special meeting on Thursday to discuss the cancellation of the appointment.

Now Roberts has eliminated his name from consideration.

My personal life and identity do not in any way affect my ability to do the job, “Roberts told Komo News in a statement. “However, I decided to withdraw my appointment not because I do not want to serve the people of my community, but because the continuous control of my personal life is a potential distraction from the advanced progress of the Council.

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City officials have told Komo News that the Special Council meeting will continue, as scheduled at 7:00 pm, in the council chambers, while the Council decides on the next steps to go further in choosing another appointed to occupy the vacancy. The Council also considers if it will change the verification process to appoint potential candidates to serve in the Municipal Council to now include the analysis of social accounts.

“I think this could warn us about any alarming opinions or behaviors that could become either disqualified or at least be taken into account during this process, because we try to make the best choice to occupy this position for residents,” said the Council President Nick Coelho.

It is important to go further as a team in a unified way, “Coelho added.