About Us
About Ethan
Ethan Martez is a public servant and organizer with a proven record of advocating for fairness, transparency, and community-centered leadership. He served on the City of Snohomish’s Midtown Planning Task Force, helping shape local development with a focus on community needs. He has also worked as a legislative staffer in the Washington State Senate and was elected to the bargaining committee for operational student workers at Western Washington University. His experience includes public safety work through the WWU Green Coat Program and leadership as Chair of the Fairhaven Residential Planning Board. From local policy to on-the-ground service, Ethan brings practical experience and a commitment to results. He’s running to make Snohomish County government more accountable, accessible, and responsive.
Charter Reform Plan
Snohomish County deserves a charter that works for all of us, not just those closest to Everett. Ethan is running to strengthen transparency, improve rural representation, and modernize our county’s foundational document. He supports expanding the County Council to reflect population growth and holding more public meetings in rural areas. He will advocate for a stronger public advocate office to ensure residents have real tools to hold local government accountable. Ethan also supports charter reforms that promote integrity, such as limiting officials to one elected office at a time, improving campaign finance transparency, and removing outdated language. With firsthand experience in local planning and labor negotiations, Ethan brings the practical knowledge needed to deliver meaningful change.
I need your help!
Every dollar you give helps power a grassroots campaign focused on transparency, fairness, and representation for all of Snohomish County. With your support, we can bring rural voices to the table, hold local government accountable, and fight for a charter that works for everyone. Chip in today to help make it happen.