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Scott Harder (Mill Creek City Council Position 3, Washington, candidate 2025)
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Scott Harder ran for election to the Mill Creek City Council Position 3 in Washington. He was on the ballot in the general election on November 4, 2025.[source]
Harder completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.
[1]Biography
Scott Harder provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on September 11, 2025:
- Birth date: January 4, 1971
- Birth place: Inglewood, California
- High school: Grossmont High School
- Other: Edmonds College, 2001
- Gender: Male
- Religion: Not Religious
- Profession: Communications
- Incumbent officeholder: No
- Campaign slogan: Mill Creek is Where My Story Is — and Where I Want to Make a Difference.
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Elections
General election
General election for Mill Creek City Council Position 3
Connie Allison and Scott Harder ran in the general election for Mill Creek City Council Position 3 on November 4, 2025.
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Election results
Endorsements
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Campaign themes
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Scott Harder completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Harder's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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Scott brings over 20 years of experience in public service, communications, and community engagement. For the past four years, he has worked in the public sector, leading strategic communications, public education initiatives, and community outreach. Prior to that, he spent 13 years with Puget Sound Energy, including four years focused on community engagement throughout Snohomish County.
His service to Mill Creek includes time as the City’s Marketing and Communications Program Manager, where he played a key role in rebuilding communications, public trust, and improving transparency during the city’s post-COVID recovery.
Scott’s volunteer work with groups like Make-A-Wish, Housing Hope, the Everett School District, and the Alderwood Boys & Girls Club reflects his dedication to youth, families, housing, and public safety.
With firsthand knowledge of how Mill Creek’s government functions and how the City Council engages with residents, Scott is ready to serve with transparency and action. He’s running for City Council Position 3 to help create a safer, stronger, and more connected Mill Creek for all residents.- Safe and Welcoming Neighborhoods Equality in housing is essential — local workers, including teachers, police officers, first responders, and single parents, should have the opportunity to live in the community they serve. By planning responsibly and encouraging developments that meet the needs of all residents, we can ensure Mill Creek continues to be a safe, welcoming, and vibrant place for families, seniors, and young professionals alike.
- Smart, Sustainable City Finances Mill Creek must manage resources wisely to maintain high-quality services. By carefully reviewing budgets, leveraging grants, and supporting local businesses, we can fund public safety, city maintenance, and programs efficiently we can keep Mill Creek a community that works for everyone.
- Listening to and Involving the Community Good leadership means listening first. I’ll work to include voices from all parts of our community—youth, seniors, schools, and local nonprofits. My years of volunteering in Mill Creek show my commitment to bringing people together and making sure everyone feels heard.
I love it because it reminds me how much the way we access information has changed and how important it is to be thoughtful and curious in an age where knowledge is instant but sometimes fleeting. It shaped the way I think, that learning is lifelong and understanding the world requires both exploration and reflection.
State Senator John Lovick (44th Legislative District)
State Representatives Brandy Donaghy and April Berg (44th Legislative District)
Mill Creek City Councilmember Sean Paddock
Mill Creek City Council Candidate Tannis Golebiewski
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Other survey responses
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See also
2025 Elections
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Footnotes
