“No one left behind” is Lynnwood City Council Pos. 2 candidate Isabel Mata’s campaign slogan – a message she stood behind as she offered free tacos to anyone who walked into Peace of Mind Brewing Friday night – whether they were there for her campaign party or not.

Mata, 29, is running for the council seat currently occupied by Councilmember Patrick Decker. He has served on the council since 2021 and is not seeking reelection, instead opting to run for a Snohomish County Charter Commissioner seat. Mata’s opponent is Ki Sueng Cho, owner of a local Taekwondo school, who has the incumbent’s endorsement.

Mata’s campaign party was attended by over 20 local politicians, community activists, residents, family members and friends who voiced their support for the political newcomer.

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