Published on March 24, 2025
On Monday, March 24, Robert Leutwyler took the oath of office to become the newest Lynnwood City Council Member. The City Council appointed Robert Leutwyler to the Lynnwood City Council Position No. 5, which was vacated in January due to the resignation of Councilmember Julieta Altamirano-Crosby.
Robert Leutwyler was born and raised in Texas. After completing his undergraduate education, he began his active duty military service at Fort Benning (now Fort Moore) in Georgia, where he attended Infantry Basic Officer Leader Course and Airborne School. After completing his military training, he was assigned to the 2nd Infantry Division at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. During this time, he was deployed to the Arghandab River Valley in Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, where he served as an Infantry Platoon Leader for his nine-month deployment. Robert's awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, and the Combat Infantryman Badge.
Since arriving at Joint Base Lewis-McChord in 2011, Robert has been proud to call the Pacific Northwest his home. After living in Tacoma, Northgate, and Lake City, he became a proud first-time homeowner in 2018, when he moved into Lynnwood's Meadowdale community.
Robert earned his Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Washington Foster School of Business and has worked as a program manager in the retirement and financial benefits industry since 2015. Prior to joining the City Council, Robert served on the Planning Commission since 2023. His hobbies and interests include marathon and half-marathon training, gaming, and spending time outdoors in the beauty of the Pacific Northwest.
"It is a deep honor and privilege to join the Lynnwood City Council and continue serving this community. As a council member, I will strive every day to earn and build trust as an advocate for all residents. I also want to recognize and thank everyone who stepped forward and applied for this position—it takes courage and commitment to step up and participate in public service."
City Council Work Sessions are held on the first and third Mondays of the month. The third Wednesdays from 6-9 p.m. Council Business Meetings are held on the second and fourth Mondays of the month from 6-9 p.m.
Meetings are held in the Council Chambers at City Hall located at 19100 44th Ave W. and are streamed live at lynnwoodwa.gov/live.