I live in Lake Forest Park because of the City’s strong sense of community, environmental awareness, and the commitment that its residents have to preserve and manage its parks and open spaces. I am running for Lake Forest Park City Council because I want to see the City continue to thrive as a strong community.

How did the candidates vote on these issues? Lake Forest Park Legacy, Third Place Commons, Tree Ordinance, Senior Center and Hopelink, Burke-Gilman Trail.

"Sandy has been a staunch supporter of a reasonable, broader approach to core services for our city. Unlike her opponent, she realizes that we are a city government of more than just Police, Potholes and Planning. She knows that quality of life and sustainability of a safe environment for our children, our seniors and our disadvantaged depends on coordination with other government agencies and non-profits to partner for a better LFP … — Click this link to read the letter from Councilmembers Dwight Thompson, Mayor pro tempore, and Catherine Stanford.

"To deal with the challenges that face us today, we need to work together. Sandy Koppenol is a candidate who works well with the citizens, the City administration and the leaders in our region." — Washington State Representative Ruth Kagi,
32nd District

"Sandy understands the pressures that many residents are feeling during these tough economic times. I appreciate that she worked with the City Administration and voted to create a leaner, more efficient government while preserving critical city services, the core elements for the unique quality of life in Lake Forest Park. I worked with Sandy on the Council, she is intelligent, thoughtful, and fair in representing the interests of all citizens of our city." — Roger Olstad, former City Councilmember