Thompson elected mayor; Aldrich chosen deputy mayor in 7-0 vote
January 07, 2026 | Bothell, King County, Washington
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The Bothell City Council unanimously elected Councilmember Thompson as mayor and Councilmember Aldrich as deputy mayor during its January organizational meeting, the council announced. The votes were taken by voice and recorded as 7-0 for each leadership position.
The council opened nominations after the city clerk outlined the process for electing both positions to two-year terms. Councilmember Kurt nominated Thompson for mayor, praising Thompson’s leadership and community commitments. "He’s never shied away from a proclamation for community," Kurt said before the council proceeded to a voice vote and the clerk announced a 7-0 tally in favor of Thompson. Thompson thanked colleagues and said, "I just to to my colleagues, thank you so much. You all mean the world to me."
Following the mayoral election, Thompson opened nominations for deputy mayor. Councilmember Alcabra nominated Aldrich, citing Aldrich’s "strong judgment, a collaborative approach, and deep commitment to this community both on and off council." The council again voted by voice, and the clerk announced the deputy mayor vote passed 7-0. Deputy Mayor Aldrich offered brief remarks of appreciation and said she looked forward to serving with the council.
The leadership elections were procedural and required no written ballot because each office received a single nominee. The clerk and staff confirmed the terms run through Dec. 31, 2027. No motions or amendments were offered to alter the timeline or term length during the meeting.
Procedurally, Mayor Thompson will preside over council meetings and conduct the deputy mayor election going forward; the newly elected mayor then directed the meeting to proceed to consideration of committee assignments for 2026. The council recessed briefly earlier in the meeting for a reception honoring newly sworn members before reconvening for nominations and votes.
Next steps: the council will take up committee assignment confirmations next week, when formal votes on appointments are expected.
The council opened nominations after the city clerk outlined the process for electing both positions to two-year terms. Councilmember Kurt nominated Thompson for mayor, praising Thompson’s leadership and community commitments. "He’s never shied away from a proclamation for community," Kurt said before the council proceeded to a voice vote and the clerk announced a 7-0 tally in favor of Thompson. Thompson thanked colleagues and said, "I just to to my colleagues, thank you so much. You all mean the world to me."
Following the mayoral election, Thompson opened nominations for deputy mayor. Councilmember Alcabra nominated Aldrich, citing Aldrich’s "strong judgment, a collaborative approach, and deep commitment to this community both on and off council." The council again voted by voice, and the clerk announced the deputy mayor vote passed 7-0. Deputy Mayor Aldrich offered brief remarks of appreciation and said she looked forward to serving with the council.
The leadership elections were procedural and required no written ballot because each office received a single nominee. The clerk and staff confirmed the terms run through Dec. 31, 2027. No motions or amendments were offered to alter the timeline or term length during the meeting.
Procedurally, Mayor Thompson will preside over council meetings and conduct the deputy mayor election going forward; the newly elected mayor then directed the meeting to proceed to consideration of committee assignments for 2026. The council recessed briefly earlier in the meeting for a reception honoring newly sworn members before reconvening for nominations and votes.
Next steps: the council will take up committee assignment confirmations next week, when formal votes on appointments are expected.
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