2026 Snohomish County Update

Join Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC) at Boeing Future of Flight on June 2, 2026, for the annual Snohomish County Update—featuring a keynote address from Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers.

Presented by The Boeing Company, and in partnership with Coastal Community Bank, North Sound Media, Community Transit, Herald Media and Snohomish PUD, this year’s program will offer a comprehensive update on the state of the county, including key priorities, fiscal challenges and opportunities, economic trends, and the path ahead for Snohomish County.

Admission includes lunch. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and connect with leaders driving the future of Snohomish County.

Dave Somers took office as the fifth Snohomish County Executive on January 1, 2016, having served previously on the Snohomish County Council. Dave is focused on developing policies to make our community safer, healthier, more sustainable, and more prosperous. He has spent his career in public service working for fiscal accountability and being a responsible steward of the public’s resources.

Dave manages 14 diverse departments of the Snohomish County government, including Paine Field Airport, Emergency Management, Health, Human Services, Public Works, Medical Examiner, Conservation and Natural Resources, and Planning and Development Services, to name a few. County government touches every family, whether getting a permit, voting, engaging with the justice system, or enjoying the Evergreen State Fair.

Dave believes more must be done to create regional partnerships, improve customer service, and build sustainable finances for Snohomish County. He is committed to improving the delivery of services to the public and ensuring everything possible is being done to protect the most vulnerable members of our community. Dave has championed agriculture and sustainable development as the smartest way to preserve what makes Snohomish County a great place to live.

Prior to Snohomish County, Dave worked as a fisheries biologist for the Tulalip Tribes for 18 years, and he is a proud graduate of the University of Washington where he earned a master’s degree in forest ecology and a bachelor of science in fisheries science.

Dave is a Board member of the National Association of Counties and County Executives in America, providing a voice for Snohomish County in regional and national policymaking. He currently serves as chair of the Sound Transit Board of Directors and as President of the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) Executive Board.