July 31, 2025

Skagit County

Janicki

Skagit County Commissioner Lisa Janicki has announced she will retire at the end of 2025 after 11 years of serving as County Commissioner for District 3. Janicki was first elected to the Board of County Commissioners in November 2014. Prior to running for county office, she worked for over 30 years as the chief financial officer for Janicki family businesses, which included oversight of several companies that encompassed forestry, land development, engineering, and composite aerospace manufacturing. Janicki was a founding member of North Star, a collaborative effort between all four city mayors, county commissioners, and service organizations in Skagit County to end homelessness and streamline effective crisis response, recovery and support services. Janicki oversaw the development of Martha's Place, the first permanent supportive housing development in Skagit County, Skagit First Steps Shelter, and the STAR Center. The STAR Center includes the currently operating North Sound Evaluation and Treatment Center, which offers 16-beds for acute inpatient mental health care. The second phase of the STAR Center includes a 48-bed crisis-stabilization center, and is expected to open in early 2026. Janicki has represented Skagit County on various boards statewide, as well serving on community boards such as the United Way of Skagit County, Economic Development Alliance of Skagit County, and Gonzaga University's Board of Regents. With the decision to retire before the end of her elected term, there will be a nomination process to select a replacement.