Why am I running Re-Election to City Council?

I WILL continue to share my skills and knowledge to help small business and promote responsible economic development, help set our city on long range financial stability.

Mr. Ralph Sanders whole-heartily endorse Will’s re-election campaign, saying “I strongly supported Will Chen when he first ran for Edmonds City Council, and I’m proud I did.  I’m excited to see he’s running again.  Will Chen has been an excellent representative for the city, especially in the area of budget and finance.  He was the one who first called the alarm on the sad state of the city budget.  Will, a dedicated family man who lives in the city, loves Edmonds, understands the way money works, is a tireless worker, is an excellent listener, and is truly a man of the people.”

I  WILL continue to be  a voice for ALL Edmonds residents and those who often feel unheard.  

Edmonds is a culturally rich community and more ethnically diverse than folks might realize. While our diversity is a strength, the truth is, we have neighbors who need help to access city services and be engaged in the civic process. I believe I am uniquely qualified to be their voice: I am a first generation American—I came to the US 30 years ago. I was educated here and have owned a successful accounting business in Edmonds since 2012. As a proud American citizen, I love this community. Edmonds has been good to me and my family, and I want to pay it forward.

I co-founded an Edmonds based non-profit 501(c)(3) organization Asian Service Center that aim to break barriers and build bridges by providing information and resources to the underserved in South Snohomish County. I want to say a BIG THANK YOU for your overwhelming support. I am also honored to be a member of the Edmonds Rotary Club where I initiated the 2nd Chance Scholarship with Edmonds College to help students experiencing homelessness. As a person who values education and believes that it is the foundation for success. But I want to do more. That’s why I’m running Re-Election to City Council.

I WILL serve ALL people in Edmonds with a balanced decision-making approach.

As you have seen in the recent years and months, any extreme political ideology can be damaging to our country and community. As a compassionate and determined individual who has personally been affected by the failure of extremist policies, I have come to treasure our system of democracy. Based on my own life experience, I am in a unique position to bring a balanced approach to our City Council.

I love Edmonds !

After spending decades living both abroad and a few other states in the US, and travelling to many countries in Asia, North America, South America, Africa, and Australia, I am fortunate to land in Edmonds, a loving and welcoming community. I met my lovely wife Lisa, who is a public high school teacher, here, and we are blessed with our 13-year-old son Gavin, who is becoming such an independent thinker. I started my accounting firm in Edmonds (it has been my professional dream since I obtained my CPA credentials) and I am very honored to serve my loyal clients, many of whom have become personal friends and supporters. As Edmonds grows and changes happen, I want to ensure our city continues to be a welcoming city for all.