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The Gratitude Around Her

Leadership is a big buzzword for the Twenty-First Century. You hear about leadership everywhere in books, and in all forms of the media. Consultants peddle “authentic” leadership as if it is a commodity that has been packaged and branded. But there is no second-guessing the real thing. Real leadership doesn’t have to be packaged and branded; you know it when you see it. 


A Chronicle of Mayor Nicola Smith's Two Terms in Office

New book Mayor Nicola Smith Grateful Steward chronicles Nicola Smith’s two terms as Mayor of Lynnwood, Washington. From 2014 to 2021, Nicola Smith served as the seventh mayor of Lynnwood, Washington, a small city located in Snohomish County. Mayor Smith entered the realm of politics at a much needed time in American history when true leadership is needed at all levels of government. 

 


Victory for Veterans Initiatives

“Mayor Smith’s passion, dedication, and commitment to better serving, honoring, and empowering our military and veteran families is worthy of top praise. Her plans to bring a ‘one-stop’ location at Verdant for those veterans who live in Lynnwood and the surrounding areas to have their needs addressed went from vision to reality – and is a tremendous timesaver and community asset.”  - Mike Schindle, Operation Military Family Cares


The Future of Lynnwood has Arrived!

"I have been very impressed by Nicola's leadership in focusing on the city's infrastructure, economic development, and financing for the arrival of light rail - Lynnwood Link. Her strategic planning and CEO skills are impressive and really needed for the success of Lynnwood's future." -Marko Liias, WA State Senator


Nicola Smith – Portrait of a Mayor

“Under Mayor Smith’s leadership, Lynnwood has become an open, welcoming city which embraces the opinions and ideas of its citizens, and works collaboratively with other local and state governments.  I am proud to support such a strong and visionary woman for Mayor of Lynnwood.” - Ruth Kagi, WA State Representative 32nd