Snohomish County Executive
The Snohomish County Executive is the head of the executive branch of Snohomish County, Washington. The position is subject to four-year terms and is a partisan office.History
County voters approved the adoption of a home-rule charter for Snohomish County on November 6, 1979, creating the position of a county executive and a five-member county council. Prior to the adoption, the county government was led by three commissioners elected at-large. The new position took effect on May 1, 1980, with Willis Tucker elected as the first executive.Citations