Letter | Let’s Finish What we Started

[Letter by Dr. Marcus Johnson – Mayoral Candidate: Primary Elections 2025. Views expressed are those of the author, not the Living Snoqualmie website. You may submit letters of support for your candidate to info@livingsnoqualmie.com.]

Dear Supporters,

We made history together. You showed up. You believed. And together, we won the majority of votes in downtown Snoqualmie and earned 24% citywide in a race many said we couldn’t compete in. That wasn’t just a campaign result—it was a declaration: Snoqualmie is ready for transparent leadership, honest communication, and a city that works for everyone—not just the connected few.

Thank you for believing in that vision. Now I need you to help finish what we started.

The Uncomfortable Truth About Our Democracy

In a city of nearly 14,000, with about 8,000 registered voters, only 2,900 people voted in the primary.

That means 5,100 registered voters stayed home.

This isn’t just apathy—it’s disconnection. And it’s costing us.

The headlines scream hopelessness. But on the ground, I saw something different: neighbors hungry for change, parents fighting for their kids’ future, elders refusing to give up on their city, and young people ready to lead.

Your vote isn’t just important—it’s everything.

Honoring the Land and the People Who Came Before

The Snoqualmie Tribe endorsed our campaign. Let that sink in. The original caretakers of this land—who’ve watched developers cut down ancient trees and threaten salmon and clean water—looked at this movement and said: You are fighting for what matters.

That endorsement wasn’t just about me. It was about us—a promise to be better caretakers of this land. That promise didn’t end with the primary. If anything, it just intensified.

The Path Forward Requires Strategy

I met with both mayoral candidates. I asked hard questions. I listened. I looked for someone willing to truly work with this movement—not just talk about “community input” while big money interests get their way.

Jim Mayhew said yes. He shares our priorities: open government, smart growth that doesn’t erase our character, and real accountability to residents.

I’m endorsing Jim Mayhew for Mayor and Dan Murphy for City Council Position #1—a true ally and leader for the change Snoqualmie so urgently needs.

But this is not a blank check.

I told Jim directly: my change supporters and I will hold you accountable. Every promise. Every policy. Every backroom conversation. We’re not going away. We’re not going quiet. This endorsement comes with a community that’s watching—and ready to show up.

This Is Your Moment

The movement we built didn’t lose—it just stepped into its next chapter.

But movements don’t survive in silence. They fade when people go home and say “we tried.”

Not us. Not now.

Here’s how we keep going:

1.      Vote November 4 for Jim Mayhew and Dan Murphy in the general election.

2.      Bring five voters with you—friends, family, neighbors who stayed home in August.

3.      Stay engaged—show up at council meetings, ask tough questions, and demand the change you voted for.

4.      Most importantly, Keep giving me your guidance and support as we hold the city accountable together.

This is how we build a Snoqualmie where children thrive, elders age with dignity, families stay rooted, and the next generation inherits a city worth fighting for.

The stakes have never been higher. The path has never been clearer.

Let’s finish what we started.

With fierce gratitude and unshakable resolve,

Dr. Marcus J. Johnson-Mayoral Candidate: Primary Elections 2025