Strom Peterson

Strom Howard Peterson is a member of the Washington State House of Representatives representing the 21st Legislative District. In September 2022, Peterson was appointed to serve on the Snohomish County Council.

Political career

Peterson was appointed to the Edmonds City Council in 2009. He retained his seat in 2009 and was reelected to the Council in 2013. He served for two years as the Council's President.
Peterson finished second in the August primary, defeating three other Democratic candidates. In the November election, Peterson defeated McPheeters with over 60% of the vote
Peterson sponsored legislation banning assault weapons, which passed the house in March 2023. In 2024, Peterson authored legislation preemptively banning octopus farming in Washington over animal rights and welfare concerns. It was enacted in March 2024.