Marianne West (SeaTac City Council Position 6, Washington, candidate 2025)

Marianne West

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Nonpartisan

Candidate, SeaTac City Council Position 6

Elections and appointments

Last election

August 5, 2025

Education

High school

Hesperia High School

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Navy

Years of service

1993 - 1997

Personal

Religion

Christian: Methodist

Profession

Retired

Contact

Campaign website

Marianne West ran for election to the SeaTac City Council Position 6 in Washington. She was on the ballot in the primary on August 5, 2025.^[source]

West completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Marianne West provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on July 14, 2025:

• Birth date: May 11, 1974
• High school: Hesperia High School
• Military service: United States Navy, 1993-1997
• Gender: Female
• Religion: Christian: Methodist
• Profession: Retired
• Incumbent officeholder: No
• Campaign slogan: I’m here for everyone

Elections

General election

General election for SeaTac City Council Position 6

Bedria Abdullahi and Michael Sanford are running in the general election for SeaTac City Council Position 6 on November 4, 2025.

		Candidate
	Submit photo	Bedria Abdullahi (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Michael Sanford (Nonpartisan)

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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for SeaTac City Council Position 6

Bedria Abdullahi, Michael Sanford, and Marianne West ran in the primary for SeaTac City Council Position 6 on August 5, 2025.

		Candidate
	Submit photo	Bedria Abdullahi (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Michael Sanford (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Marianne West (Nonpartisan)

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Campaign themes

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Marianne West completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by West's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

As a Navy Gulf War Veteran, I have served in various capacities and understand the importance of having strong support systems in place. I believe in the power of community and the significance of providing comprehensive services that address the needs of everyone.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• I believe in the power of community and the significance of providing comprehensive services that address the needs of everyone. I aim to be a champion for the underserved, particularly our veterans and homeless population. Their perseverance and courage deserve recognition and support, and I’m dedicated to ensuring they have access to the resources they need to thrive.
• By fostering an inclusive environment, we can encourage dialogue and understanding, ensuring that every individual has the chance to share their voice and contribute to our collective growth. I envision a community where everyone feels safe and valued, where diversity and expression are not only welcomed but celebrated.
• I recognize the importance of efficient transportation options to connect our communities, enabling our residents to access opportunities and services seamlessly.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I’m passionate about helping Veterans any way I possibly can.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

Lean On Me

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

To be honest with what they can do and what they can’t.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I am willing to do the work that is required and don’t quit until the job is finished.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

I think that it’s the responsibility of an elected official to listen to their constituents and use their position to help their constituents as much as possible.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I want my son to be proud of what I am able to accomplish in my lifetime. I want to be remembered as the person who stepped up and tried to make the world a better place.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

I remember when Mount St Helen’s erupted when I was in third grade and how my parents car was covered with ash even though I was living in Montana at the time.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

My first job was delivering newspapers with my sister when I was in third grade until I started middle school. Then my first real job was working at Mc Donald’s during high school before left to joined the Navy. I was in the Navy for over four and half years.

What is your favorite book? Why?

The Secret Garden

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Doctor Who

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Twilight Zone

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

I have Lupus Sle and been struggling with it for years.

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

I agree that there needs to be more transparency with the government financial situation and accountability to the public.

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