[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E719]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING MIKE TODD FOR FOUR DECADES OF PUBLIC SERVICE TO HIS COMMUNITY

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                         HON. SUZAN K. DelBENE

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 21, 2026

  Ms. DelBENE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mike Todd for more 
than four decades of service to the City of Mill Creek and the people 
of Snohomish County. From his earliest days as a community volunteer to 
his service as a Mill Creek City Councilmember, Mayor, and Director of 
Public Works, Mike has dedicated himself to strengthening the community 
he has proudly called home since 1983.
  Throughout his career, Mike has embodied true civic leadership. Long 
before holding public office, he volunteered countless hours at local 
schools, youth programs, and parks, helping enrich the lives of young 
people and families throughout the region. During his more than fifteen 
years on the Mill Creek City Council, including two terms as Mayor, he 
earned a reputation for his thoughtful, pragmatic approach to helping 
the city grow while preserving the qualities that make it a special 
place to work, live, and raise a family.
  His impact extends well beyond Mill Creek. Through his service with 
Community Transit, the Puget Sound Regional Council, the Snohomish 
County Cities Group, and other regional organizations, Mike 
strengthened regional partnerships and advanced policies that continue 
to serve our communities today. In 2020, Mike also stepped into the 
role of Director of Public Works & Development Services during the 
COVID-19 pandemic, bringing steady leadership during an extraordinarily 
challenging time.
  Mike's legacy is reflected not only in the projects he led and 
positions he held, but in the many lives he touched through his 
generosity, wisdom, and unwavering commitment to public service.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in thanking Mike Todd for 
his remarkable contributions to the people of Washington. I 
congratulate him on his well-earned retirement, thank him for his 
decades of service, and wish him and his family the very best as he 
begins the next chapter of his life.

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