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Discover Mukilteo Talks: Tom Jordal

August 1, 2022

Discover Mukilteo sat down with city council member Tom Jordal to discuss how he got started in politics, his favorite place in Mukilteo, and his greatest challenges.

DM: How did you get started in politics?  

TJ: I got started in politics by running for city council last year. I started in January of this year and I am learning the ropes.

DM: Who inspired you to take this path?

TJ: My son‘s Boy Scout Troop  attended a city council meeting about eight years ago and I thought the process was interesting. I thought to myself, “I can do this“.

DM: Is there an achievement or contribution that you are most proud of and why?

TJ: The Mukilteo city Council has a terrific group of council members that have contributed so much over the years. I’m quite new and I don’t think I’ve done much that stacks up against their achievements but I am happy to have started contributing on the waterfront planning process.

DM: What is your favorite place to visit in Mukilteo and why?

TJ: I really like running on the trails behind the library in the Gulch. It’s a very personal space where you can connect with nature just a short walk from home. 

DM: Do you have a favorite book, website, or podcast, and why?

TJ: I recently listened to a series of podcasts called “The history of Rome”. You see that people have had the same motivations, joys and fears throughout time.

DM: Do you have a favorite food? If so, what?  

TJ: Frikadeller (Danish meatballs)

DM: What is the biggest challenge you face as an elected official during these uncertain times?

TJ: In running my business, striking the right balance between safety and individual choice on Covid was a challenge.

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