Isabel Mata (Lynnwood City Council Position 2, Washington, candidate 2025)
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Isabel Mata ran for election to the Lynnwood City Council Position 2 in Washington. She was on the ballot in the general election on November 4, 2025.[source]
Mata completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.
[1]Biography
Isabel Mata provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on September 18, 2025:
- Birth date: June 3, 1996
- High school: Brighton High School
- Bachelor's: New York University, 2018
- Gender: Female
- Religion: Jewish
- Profession: Small Business Owner / Educator
- Incumbent officeholder: No
- Campaign slogan: I believe every person in Lynnwood deserves to feel safe, cared for, and included so no one is left behind.
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Elections
General election
General election for Lynnwood City Council Position 2
Ki Seung Cho and Isabel Mata ran in the general election for Lynnwood City Council Position 2 on November 4, 2025.
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Election results
Endorsements
Mata received the following endorsements. To view a full list of Mata's endorsements as published by their campaign, click here.
Campaign themes
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Isabel Mata completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Mata's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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For many years, I’ve been a passionate advocate championing women’s rights, immigrant safety, and standing up against oppression and hate in all its forms. These commitments are deeply personal to me, and they shape how I show up as both a leader and a neighbor.
With over eight years of professional experience across public engagement, community building, and social impact leadership, I’ve had the privilege of working with diverse communities. From my early career in global brand marketing at L'Oréal to leading mindfulness programs that have reached thousands, I’ve combined strategic thinking with a heart for service. Currently, as a small business owner, I help teams and individuals create trust, deepen relationships, and build stronger communities.- Everyone deserves to feel safe in their neighborhood, while shopping and going to school, and on the roads. In Lynnwood, that means investing wisely in the basics: first responders, well-maintained streets, and strong emergency systems that prepare us for the unexpected. Whether that’s acts of violence or extreme weather, we need infrastructure and transportation that keeps everyone safe. In times of crisis, public safety is about how we care for each other. That’s why I support expanding mental health and crisis response services that can meet people where they are. Safety isn’t about fear, it’s about prevention, preparation, and compassion. We need efficient, community-centered safety strategies that make all of our neighborhoods stronger
- After a lifetime of hard work, people deserve a city that has their back. Real care means building systems that support us throughout life: reliable healthcare, strong public services, quality schools, and fair wages that reflect the cost of living. We must protect the programs that support working families, seniors, and small businesses—not chip away at them. I believe in parks and public spaces that build connection, and in helping people not just survive, but thrive. Care isn’t a handout—it’s a hand-up, built on dignity and shared responsibility. We need leaders who will fight for policies that create opportunity and protect what we’ve built together.
- Inclusion is more than just opening the door—it means making everyone feel welcome and want to stay. In Lynnwood, inclusion means building a city where everyone feels they belong—whether you’ve lived here for fifty years or just arrived. It starts with affordable housing and childcare, giving working families a fair shot at a secure future. It means tackling rising costs with policies that put people first, not profits. Real inclusion goes beyond checking boxes—it’s about protecting workers, expanding opportunity, and making sure every resident has the chance to succeed. Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) aren’t buzzwords—they’re the key to building the Lynnwood we all deserve: one that is stronger, fairer, and truly connected.
Empathy is just as essential as active listening. An elected official must be able to understand different perspectives and experiences, especially those of residents who often feel unheard or underserved. Empathy allows leaders to approach issues with compassion and fairness, rather than politics or personal bias.
Finally, collaboration is key to making progress. No one can lead effectively in isolation. That means working across differences with colleagues, departments, and the public to find common ground and craft practical solutions. Strong leadership isn't about having all the answers; it’s about creating space for shared ideas and collective action, even when you are on different ends of the political spectrum.
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Other survey responses
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See also
2025 Elections
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