Mary S. Lipton
Candidate for Richland City Council, Position 4, Unexpired 3-year term
Background
- Occupation
- Staff scientist, PNNL
Staff scientist at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, adjunct professor at WSU and small business owner; Ph.D. in biochemistry. Richland resident for more than 30 years.
Documented positions
Economy & jobs
Supports economic stability and workforce development
ReportCandidate statement, Online Voters' Guide, November 3, 2026 General ElectionProvided by the campaign · Washington Secretary of State (statement written by the candidate) · voter.votewa.gov
“supporting economic stability and workforce development”
Roads & infrastructure
Supports managing growth and infrastructure responsibly
ReportCandidate statement, Online Voters' Guide, November 3, 2026 General ElectionProvided by the campaign · Washington Secretary of State (statement written by the candidate) · voter.votewa.gov
“the City’s priorities should include managing growth and infrastructure responsibly”
Environment & parks
Supports protecting parks and riverfront access
ReportCandidate statement, Online Voters' Guide, November 3, 2026 General ElectionProvided by the campaign · Washington Secretary of State (statement written by the candidate) · voter.votewa.gov
“protecting public safety, parks, riverfront access, and community resources for future generations”
Government & transparency
Pledges evidence-based decisions
ReportCandidate statement, Online Voters' Guide, November 3, 2026 General ElectionProvided by the campaign · Washington Secretary of State (statement written by the candidate) · voter.votewa.gov
“make thoughtful, evidence-based decisions”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Mary S. Lipton on them.
- Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
- Public safetyNo documented position found.
All sources (2)
- Online Voters' Guide, November 3, 2026 General Election: Benton County
Election filing · Washington Secretary of State · voter.votewa.gov
- Candidate statement, Online Voters' Guide, November 3, 2026 General Election
Provided by the campaign · Washington Secretary of State (statement written by the candidate) · voter.votewa.gov
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