Each of the four candidates for the 2025 Federal Way mayor primary race received a questionnaire with identical questions. Their answers are below and unedited. Ballots for the primaries were mailed out on July 16. The 2025 primary election is Aug. 5. The top two finishers will advance to the general election in November.

Jim Ferrell (incumbent)

Q: Why are you running for this position?

A; We have accomplished much and am running to fulfill my vision for our city. First, public safety is my top priority. In the past year, crime is down; with car thefts reduced by 52%, robberies by 38%, and homicides by 58%. We have added more officers than ever before and created Special Operations and Investigations Units to combat crime effectively. Second, we are bringing living wage jobs to our comm

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