Michele Blythe

Michele Blythe, Position 4

Term Information

Re-elected Term January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2027
Elected Term January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2023

Occupation

Michele has 30 successful years in the banking and financial industry. "I have experience mentoring staff, managing multiple bank offices, managing millions of dollars for families and businesses, and experience with audits and risk management."

Family

Michele and her husband moved here in 2004 on military orders. "We were so fortunate to have found this community. We have four grown children and three grandchildren. We always have at least one fur-kid in our home."

Hobbies

Interior decorating, reading and walking.

Current Affiliations/Associations During Terms on City Council

Mayor Pro Tem, during second term
Connections with Purpose
Law Enforcement Officers and Firefighters Disability Board (LEOFF 1) Vice Chair, second term
Governor's Appointment - State Council on Aging, Chair for 2 terms
Appointment - Snohomish County Council on Aging, Chair
Alliance for Housing Authority (AHA) Delegate
Appointment - Federal Legislative Priorities Committee – Association of Washington Cities
Appointment - Legislative Priorities Committee - Association of Washington Cities, two terms
Former Co-chair and Commissioner for the Arlington Civil Service Commission
Supporter ASPCA – American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Recent Board Member, The NOAH Center, Northwest Organization for Animal Help, 3 years
Certificate of Municipal Leadership - Association of Washington Cities
Advanced Certificate of Municipal Leadership - Association of Washington Cities
Washington Collaborative Elected Leaders Institute Graduate