07/06/2026
My Commitment to Transparency, Honesty, Compassion and the People of Island County
I wasn't planning to address this, but since it's starting to spread beyond a small corner of social media, I think it's important to say something.
Over the last few days, anonymous accounts have been sharing records from my teenage years and old legal documents involving my family in an attempt to paint a picture of who I am.
Here's the truth.
I've never hidden my past. In fact, I've talked about it openly for years. If someone wants to know about my past, they don't have to ask an anonymous account, they can ask me.
As a teenager, I was what they used to call an βat-risk kidβ. I made mistakes. I had court involvement. I've shared those experiences publicly because they're part of my story, and because they shaped the work I do today. I've spoken about the barriers I faced, the lessons I learned, and how those experiences gave me a deep understanding of how our systems affect young people and families.
I'm not ashamed of where I came from. I'm proud of the life I've built.
For more than 30 years, I've worked to serve my community, advocate for others, and help people who are facing many of the same challenges I once faced. If anything, my past reminds me every day that people deserve the chance to grow, to be heard, and to build a better future.
The other documents being shared involve deeply personal family matters from many years ago. Out of respect for my family, I won't use them as political talking points, and I won't relive those painful moments in public. Even if it has a negative impact on me. Some things are simply bigger than politics.
I've always believed that leadership isn't about pretending you've never stumbled. It's about taking responsibility, learning, growing, and choosing every day to serve something bigger than yourself.
This campaign has always been about the future of Island County. It's about making government more accessible, supporting working families, protecting our environment, strengthening our local economy, and making sure people feel seen, heard, and represented.
Anonymous attacks won't change why I'm running, and they won't distract me from the work ahead.
I trust the people of Island County to judge me by the life I've built, the work I've done, and the person I am today.
To everyone who has reached out with kindness, encouragement, and support, thank you. It means more than you know. I'm going to keep doing what I've always done: showing up, listening, working hard, and fighting for the community I love.
In Solidarity,
Satin Arnett
Satin For The People