Executive

2020 Recommended Budget

Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers gave his 'The Future We Choose: Transformation and Sustainability' proposed budget speech September 29, 2020


State of Snohomish County 2020

State of the County and Budget Address 2021 (PDF) on September 29, 2020. 


State Of the County 2016 - Executive Somers and Hewitt the dog
Executive Dave Somers

Dave Somers Public Oath of Office and Initial Remarks

Presiding Judge Linda Krese administered the oath of office to incoming County Executive Dave Somers on January 4 at a public ceremony attended by his family, friends, and County staff. Following the oath of office, Executive Somers delivered the initial remarks of his new administration.

County Executive tasks

The executive is elected to a four-year term and is limited to serving three terms in office. The executive oversees and administers county government to ensure that it meets the County Charter, state constitution, and other applicable federal, state and local laws.

The executive:

  • Supervises executive departments
  • Enforces ordinances and statutes within the county
  • Presents an annual state of affairs to the County Council
  • Prepares and presents an annual budget
  • Prepares and presents comprehensive capital improvement plans for current and future development
  • Nominates members to county boards and commissions