Joe Burns to replace Lisa Janicki as Skagit County leader

Burns recently won reelection to his seat on the Sedro-Woolley City Council

By: Sophia Gates

Outlets: Cascadia Daily News

Published: January 6, 2026

Words: 422

Last Updated: 1 day, 17 hours ago


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Skagit County’s new commissioner is Joe Burns, a Sedro-Woolley City Council member.

Burns is replacing county commissioner Lisa Janicki, who retired last week. Commissioners Ron Wesen and Peter Browning chose Burns on Monday, Jan. 5 after interviewing him and the other two candidates put forward by Skagit County Democrats.

He will serve through the end of Janicki’s term, which goes through 2026. Amy Woods, a library paraprofessional, and Jeremy Harrison-Smith, a …

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