More than 50 members joined together at the Everett School District Resource Center on May 16 to handle business and hot topics, celebrate long-time leaders and accomplishments of the past year, and look at the work and challenges ahead.
Legends of the League
Ruth Brandon and Susan Renhard were recognized as Legends of the League. This annual award honors current or past Snohomish County League members for “long, significant and influential service” to the League and community.
Brandon, a long-time member and former League secretary, has consistently been “the voice of the voiceless” in her pursuit of social justice. She spent a lifetime of service as a pastor in the U.S. and in Africa. Board president Lisa Utter noted that Brandon “still finds ways to stay connected while trying her hand at being ‘retired.'”
Former long-time League board member Renhard has been instrumental in the League’s support of Cocoon House, a local organization that serves youth experiencing homelessness and their families. Utter pointed out that by connecting the League with the American Association of University Women, Renhard has made “the network of women’s and voting rights organizations stronger and more durable.”
Business Meeting
During the business meeting, League members followed the agenda and material presented in the
Annual Meeting Booklet and did the following:
- Approved three Programs of Work for the year ahead.
- Approved bylaws changes.
- Approved a statement about the Snohomish County Charter Review Commission. (Learn more in this story.)
- Elected the following League members to the nominating committee: Cathy Liu Scott (chair), Judy Faast, and Nadine Shanti.
- Elected the following League members to board positions:
- Linda Wills, president-elect.
- Vonita Francisco, second vice president.
- Meredith Gould, treasurer.
- Carolyn Miller, director.
- Janice Green, director.
- Erin Kester, director.
In addition, LWVSC President Lisa Utter passed the gavel to Brenda Mann Harrison, who will become our League’s president with the start of the new fiscal year on July 1.
Accomplishments and a Look Ahead
The annual meeting also celebrated the many accomplishments of our League and took a glimpse at the work ahead. The
Annual Meeting 2026 supplement highlights much of the work we did together in 2025-26 and our plans for more impact in the year ahead. Please take time to read this document if you want to stay informed.
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