MEET JULIETA
I am Julieta Altamirano Crosby, a dynamic community leader deeply rooted in social justice and empowerment. Born in Guerrero, Mexico, and a proud resident of Washington state since 2009, my journey is defined by an unwavering commitment to making a tangible difference. Affordable and reliable clean power and water are essential rights, not privileges. As your candidate for Public Utility Commissioner, my mission is crystal clear: defend you against unfair pricing, protect our natural environment, and drive the modernization of our infrastructure. My extensive experience in community organizing equips me to deliver transformative solutions for our public utilities. We must prepare our utilities for the future. Faced with the challenges of population growth and the increased electrification of transportation and buildings, I am here to be your steadfast advocate, ensuring that our infrastructure evolves to keep our lights on, and our homes powered. I bring deep practical experience and heartfelt community commitment. I ask for your vote to build a brighter, more equitable future.
For Dr. Julieta Altamirano Crosby, Community is 24/7
Lynnwood City Council Vice President Dr. Julieta Altamirano Crosby, in her continued commitment to building a secure, reliable, accessible, and affordable public power utility in Snohomish County, is asking for your vote to be your next District 2 Commissioner of the Snohomish County Public Utility District (PUD).
Snohomish County with its strong economy, multibillion dollar Aerospace industry, many family-owned businesses, and quality neighborhoods rely on Snohomish PUD’s continued commitment to providing safe and affordable clean energy. As the energy grid comes under increasing demand due to climate change and population growth, we must also invest into protecting against the threat of both cyber and substation attacks.
Lynnwood City Councilwoman Dr. Altamirano Crosby is the former Chair of the Board of Health for the Snohomish County Health Department. She is a member of the Volunteers of America Steering Committee for the Lynnwood Neighborhood Center that is located on the grounds of Trinity Lutheran Church that will provide behavioral health, childcare, and medical services to the community.
During the last five years as council member, Lynnwood Council Vice President Dr. Altamirano Crosby secured $2.5 million towards Lynnwood Public Works for citywide residential street improvements, $400,000 for the Lynnwood Food Bank, and $60,000 towards tutoring students.
She supported ARPA Funds being allocated to the Lynnwood Neighborhood Center, Edmonds School District’s School Based Clinicians, Lynnwood Police Community Health and Safety Flex Fund, Evergreen Recovery Centers for the hiring of two nurses, Scriber Lake Boardwalk project, Clothes for Kids, Access Project providing intervention for at-risk youth, and Hero’s Café for local veterans.
In addition to organizing and hosting three Let’s Talk About Safety forums, she supported body cameras for the Lynnwood Police, a fully-funded police department, and voted to ban public outdoor use of control substances and counterfeit drugs.
In 2021, Councilwoman Altamirano Crosby led the effort for a resolution recognizing Cinco de Mayo in both the City of Lynnwood and Snohomish County. In continuing her pledge for a welcoming and inclusive Lynnwood, she is the Sister City liaison, organized Lynnwood’s “Peace for Ukraine Vigil,” and assisted Refugee & Immigrant Services Northwest in relocating Afghan refugees.
In a cultural partnership with Lynnwood’s Sister City, Mexican dance legend Concepción Bello Nava (Conchita) taught then led three local dance troupes with traditional Mexican folk dances that performed at Cedar Valley Gym to a family-friendly crowd of hundreds, thanks to the efforts of Vice President Altamirano Crosby.
During the pandemic, Dr. Altamirano Crosby led several campaigns providing COVID tests and vaccinations to residents.
“The strength of our county resides in its people, its businesses, and its infrastructure,” says Councilwoman Altamirano Crosby.
As an immigrant working together with underrepresented and underserved members of our community, she is uniquely qualified to ensure their needs will be addressed and their voices represented equitably.
Julieta has been a tremendous force helping the most vulnerable among residents in the city of Lynnwood by volunteering with the Lynnwood Food Bank and the Refugee and Immigrant Service Northwest. She is a member of the League of Women Voters of Snohomish County, a Stakeholder Member of Re-opening of Washington Schools for 2020-2021 school year, and a member of the following organizations: Lynnwood Food Bank Board; Association of Washington Cities’ Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Cabinet; Lynnwood Neighborhood Center Steering Committee; Board of Trustees Humanities of Washington; and Lynnwood City Council Liaison on Snohomish County 911, Lynnwood Parks & Recreation Advisory Board, and Sister Cities.
She has served on the Community Leadership Board of the National Resource Center for Refugees, Immigrants, and Migrants; and the Foundation for Edmonds School District.
In 2018, Dr. Altamirano Crosby was appointed as a Commissioner to the Washington State Commission on Hispanic Affairs and in 2019, to the Humanities Washington Board of Trustees. She was recognized by SPIRIT 105.3 as an “unsung hero.”
She has received numerous awards, including The Defense of Human Rights Award from Governor Evelyn Salgado Pineda of Guerrero, Mexico, the Snohomish County Human Rights Award in 2017, the Distinguished Alumni Award at Everett Community College 2019, and was named the Seattle Pacific University Medallion Award Honoree in 2020.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
CURRENT
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Lynnwood City Council Vice President
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Lynnwood Food Bank, Board Member
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Lynnwood Neighborhood Center Steering Committee
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Board of Trustees Humanities of Washington
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AWC Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Cabinet
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League of Women Voters in Snohomish County, Member
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Lynnwood City Council Liaison: Snohomish County 911
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Lynnwood Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
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Sister City Committee
PREVIOUS
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Snohomish County Tomorrow Alliance for Housing Affordability
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Snohomish County Board of Health, Chair
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Foundation for Edmonds School District
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Washington State Commission on Hispanic Affairs
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Community Leadership Board of the National Resource Center for Refugees, Immigrants, and Migrants (NRC-RIM)