Kirkland Mayor Joan McBride sits on her living room couch at her home in the Moss Bay neighborhood. McBride has spent more than a decade on the Kirkland City Council but will not seek reelection in the fall. Photo by Carrie Rodriguez
Joan McBride ’00, Mayor of Kirkland, announced she will not run for reelection. With over 21 years of public service she’s ready to retire.
“I am never going to quit Kirkland when it’s down, ever,’ said McBride of the past years. ‘Now, we have an amazing council … Leave when you’re batting well, leave when you’re at the top of the cake. Yes, we did it.’
McBride, 61, is most proud of the ethics policy and code of conduct that were enacted during her time as mayor.”
This is interesting–I lived in Kirkland until about 1-1/2 years ago and know Joan as an active person in the community. Her son is also an Evergreen alum, and his enthusiasm for the school is part of the reason I wanted to come here. I’m glad Joan’s been able to make the choice whether or not to leave the office of mayor; it’s good to leave at the top of your game.