We are interested and involved residents of Edmonds! The Alliance of Citizens for Edmonds (ACE) supports responsible development that respects and complements the character of our small city on the shores of Puget Sound.

We attempt to provide citizens with accurate information about land use activities and actions that allow them to distinguish between fact and rhetoric so they can make informed decisions and provide relevant input to our elected leaders.

Finally, we promote preservation of the natural environment of the City of Edmonds – its streams, trees, beaches, parks and open space.

ACE is a 501(c)(4) non-profit organization.

ACE was organized in 2004 by a group of concerned citizens in response to a proposal being considered to increase building heights in the downtown business district. Ultimately, existing height limits were retained in the code.

Over the years, many residents have been members of or been directly involved in events ACE has sponsored. Our members have served on city commissions, boards, committees, and in elected positions.

As an established and well-known organization, ACE is in a position to get the attention of the City staff and council more effectively than individuals or small groups of citizens.

We invite you to join us in our efforts to retain those things that make Edmonds such a great place to live, work and play.

ACE’s Goals

• To keep a sense and feel of a small town and its history by maintaining the vintage homes, building and architecture.
• To encourage ideas and developments that complement the city’s character and unique charm.
• To give support and promote those efforts that bring about a vibrant, active and healthy business, cultural and residential community.
• To help and support the efforts to protect the streams, tree, beaches, parks, marshes and wild life that belong in that environment and, in turn, are part or the Edmonds community.

Our Current Areas of Interest

What Do We Do to Accomplish Our Goals?

1. Do the basic research on which responsible and effective input can be based.
2. Provide individual citizens with early and accurate information on emerging issues.
3. Meet regularly to discuss emerging and ongoing land use issues.
4. Provide forums for citizen discussion on those issues, both at our meetings and, when appropriate, in a larger public setting.
5. Make recommendations to the City as a group concerning zoning, parks, recreation facilities, streets and other matters when common agreement on specific issues exists.

What Issues Interest You?

2024 ACE Board of Directors

President — Karen Haase Herrick

Vice President — Lynne Chelius

Secretary — Larry Williamson

Treasurer — Beate Gresham

At-Large Position — Gerald Bernstein MD

In Memory of Former ACE President John Reed

We were very sad to announce the March 29, 2020 death of John Reed, ACE president from 2006-2019. John was a tremendous advocate for the citizens of Edmonds and will be deeply missed. https://myedmondsnews.com/2020/03/long-time-ace-president-john-reed-dies-after-contracting-covid-19/