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Debora Nelson
Debora Nelson, Position 3
Term Information
- Term expires December 31, 2025
- Appointed to fill an unexpired term in 2011.
- Elected January 1, 2018.
Occupation
I am a semi-retired professional photographer. For 15 years owned Photographic Journeys Studio located in Historic Downtown Arlington.
Family
I was raised along the Pilchuck River in Lake Stevens, WA. My husband Bob and I have been married 40 years, we have 2 grown children, a lovely daughter-in-law, grandchildren, and several well-loved rescue cats. We built our home and the studio here in Arlington in 2005 and we have enjoyed living in the Historic Downtown neighborhood of Arlington.
Hobbies
I love to read, garden and take my daily walk. I love to travel the world and explore, photographing along the way.
Affiliations/Associations
Volunteer for MOPS, Advocate for the Community Cat Coalition, Purrfect Pals and NOAH, served in 2011 as Downtown Arlington Business Association President.
Throughout my years on council I have had the opportunity to serve as:
- Council Liaison for Transportation and Community & Economic Development
- Snohomish County Citizens for Improved Transportation (SCCIT) Board Member
- 2016 Transportation 4 America Leadership Academy Member
- Council representative on the AFD Sustainability Task Force
- Prior Snohomish County Cities Representative on the Transportation Policy Board at Puget Sound Regional Council
Other
I am known as a photographer who captures personal stories. I look for those extraordinary moments throughout the journey of life. Likewise I look for the extraordinary moments to network and team work with people in our town. I love living in Arlington! It is a wonderful town as both a business owner and a citizen. I believe we are at a moment in time when we can choose to grow responsibly in a manner that will ensure the continued economic growth and historic charm of Arlington. We are able to make decisions that will guarantee a strong, sustainable community that is complimentary to our Northwest values of family and environment. I believe in working to enhance the safety of our citizens, I have focused on implementing the Complete Streets ordinance that promotes safety and health for all our citizens throughout Arlington. I am honored to serve my community, working for the future of Arlington.