Edmonds welcomes Stephanie Lucash as City Administrator

Stephanie Lucash, Edmonds
City Administrator

City Administrator Stephanie Lucash is officially on duty in Edmonds.

Lucash came to Edmonds from Kenmore, where she served as Deputy City Manager, bringing 34 years of public sector experience with her. She is widely recognized for her leadership at both the state and national levels. 

In 2024, she received the National Leadership Trailblazer Award from the League of Women in Government and was inducted into the organization’s Hall of Fame. 

In 2023, she was named Washington State’s Outstanding Assistant City Manager of the Year.

She is Immediate Past President of the Washington City/County Management Association. 

In addition to her professional leadership, Lucash serves as an Affiliate Professor and Distinguished Practitioner at the University of Washington’s Evans School of Public Policy and Governance, where she teaches local government management. 

She is also a dedicated mentor and advocate for advancing women in public service, serving on the board of the Northwest Women’s Leadership Academy.

"We are proud to welcome a leader who is committed to continuous learning and bringing nationally recognized best practices to the City of Edmonds. We look forward to seeing all that Stephanie will accomplish here. She is already off to a great start." – Mayor Mike Rosen

In July, she earned the Credentialed Manager designation from the ICMA - International City/County Management Association, one of the highest professional recognitions for local government executives. The ICMA Voluntary Credentialing Program recognizes local government executives who have demonstrated the knowledge, experience, and dedication required to lead complex public organizations.

This achievement places Stephanie among an elite group of local government professionals worldwide. There are currently just over 1,770 ICMA Credentialed Managers across the globe. In Washington State, where there are 281 cities and towns, only 39 individuals have earned the designation, and just 27 currently serve in active local government leadership roles.

Stephanie says, 
"Local government has a direct impact on people's daily lives, and I'm honored to serve the Edmonds community alongside an exceptional team dedicated to delivering high-quality public services."