Lynnwood City councilmember under review after social media posts resurface
Jessica Roberts was unanimously appointed to a council position on Monday, but about less than an hour after her appointment, councilmembers were made aware of potentially concerning social media posts.
City Council was made aware of Reddit, TikTok and OnlyFans accounts allegedly belonging to Roberts that discussed graphic sexual fantasies. It appears some of the posts are from a few years ago.
Council President Nick Coelho acknowledged that Roberts has not done anything illegal, but said having that information beforehand may have impacted some councilmembers' votes.
On the appointment process and this latest information, Coelho said:
'The process has gotten a little wacky, and that's just what happens in these processes. It's a little ugly, it's not perfect... but it's moving as it's supposed to. I want people to know that as part of a fair process, we don't go through social media and troll through what any applicants have to say.'
Regarding tonight's meeting, Roberts said:
'The Lynwood City Council's decision to meet on Thursday is the members doing their due diligence. While I appreciate and understand the concern regarding my revelations around my personal life, this would now impact my ability to do the job I was appointed to do or my ability to serve my fellow residents.'
Roberts was appointed to the Lynnwood City Council on March 10 to fill the vacancy left by Dr. Julieta Altamirano-Crosby after her appointment to the Snohomish County PUD Commission.
Coelho said it has been a long process to find someone to fill the spot. Their first pick withdrew an hour before taking oath, causing a scramble to find someone new again.
The special board meeting will be held at 7 p.m. It is not open to the public.
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