Welcome! 

Thank you for visiting my campaign website for Lynnwood City Council Position 5. I was honored to be appointed to this position by the City Council. I now hope to earn your vote to continue working as a public servant on your behalf.

Why Am I Running?

Lynnwood has become increasingly less affordable and less accessible. Too many people are being left out or left behind in our community. We face serious economic challenges impacting the city and every household budget. Public health and safety remains an ongoing concern throughout our community.

Despite these challenges, I believe that Lynnwood has a promising future with great opportunities ahead - but we need a City Council focused and ready to work together to tackle these issues. Now more than ever, we need to restore public trust in government.

Meet Robert

I was honored to be appointed to this position. I now hope to earn your vote to continue working as a public servant on your behalf. Help me restore trust and confidence in your city council.

I have been a Puget Sound resident since 2010, when I was assigned to Joint Base Lewis-McChord. After completing my active duty service in the Army, I chose to put down roots and continue my civilian career in the region. I was fortunate to become a first-time homeowner in Lynnwood in 2018, and served on the Lynnwood Planning Commission from 2023 until my appointment to City Council.

I earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from the University of North Texas. I continued my academic career at the University of Washington Foster School of Business, and in 2019 earned my Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree. I have spent the last five years working as an international program manager for a Seattle-based multinational; and I previously worked on behalf of a local union pension fund, supporting union workers, retirees, and their families.

My experiences living throughout the Puget Sound have helped me see what works well (and what doesn’t). I know first-hand how difficult it is for renters and younger generations to put down roots and find their place in a community when they risk displacement every time their lease is up. I know what it is like to live off of minimum wage: my first job was a janitor, and I've worked since I turned 16. I know how difficult it is to save for a down payment while seeing housing prices skyrocket.

Robert Leutwyler is a former member of the United States Army. Use of his/her military rank, job titles, and photographs in uniform does not imply endorsement by the United States Army, the Department of Defense or any branch of U.S. government.