Marchione Won't Run For Reelection In 2019

REDMOND, WA - Redmond Mayor John Marchione, who has been in office for more than a decade, will not seek reelection in 2019. Marchione did not give a specific reason, only saying he wanted to "pass the baton" to someone new.

"This is a good time for me, professionally and personally, to pass the baton to the next elected official who will run the city," he said in a press release.

Marchione, 53, was just appointed to chair the Sound Transit board, a job that will continue through 2019. One of his priorities this year will be preparing Redmond for the arrival of light rail, according to city spokeswoman Lisa Maher.

Marchione informed city staff of his decision on Wednesday.

One person has filed to run for Redmond mayor in 2019. Andrew Koeppen is a local real estate agent and owns Hot off the Press Printers with his wife.

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