Lisa                    

STIRGUS

for Auburn City Council

Meet Lisa

With over two decades of leadership experience, Lisa Stirgus has been a thoughtful voice for change on the Auburn City Council.

“I’m a mom, wife, and proud Auburn resident. I’ve overcome a lot of adversity to build a life I’m proud ofworking my way up from a bank teller to a senior executive.

I’m running to retain my appointed seat on the Auburn City Council to put my decades of leadership experience in business and non-profits to work - advocating for everyone in our community.”

Lisa’s Story

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“As your councilmember, I’ll continue to work on improving safety, making our public spaces clean, and supporting residents with strong local economic growth.”

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Track Record

In her career from a bank teller to an executive in financial services and nonprofits, Lisa’s leadership has been instrumental in shaping strategic partnerships and driving positive change.

Lisa gets things done! She will be a collaborative, grounded voice on the Auburn City Council to bring people together and deliver real results.

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    • City Councilmember, City of Auburn (Position 6), April 2025-Current

    • CEO & Founder, Stirg Surge Consulting, 2017-Current

    • SVP & Chief Development Officer, Junior Achievement of Washington, 2023-2024

    • SVP & Chief Experience Officer, Harborstone Credit Union, 2018-2023

    • Director of Corporate Donor Engagement, Mary’s Place (Family Shelter), 2017-2018

    • SVP, Region Bank President for Greater Washington, Wells Fargo Bank, 2014-2017

      • VP, Customer Experience Leader, Western Mountain Region, 2013

      • VP, District Manager, the Capitol District, 2006-2013

Career Experience

Chief Experience Officer,

Harborstone Credit Union

Chief Development Officer,

Junior Achievement of Washington

Small Business Owner

Founder & Business Performance Coach,

Stirg Surge Consulting

Current Board Service

Green River College Foundation

King County Children and Youth Advisory Board

Treehouse for Kids Emeritus Board

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Contribute

Support Team Stirgus and help Lisa retain her seat on the Auburn City Council. Contribute directly to her campaign today! Your gift will help the campaign spread the word about Lisa’s leadership and the impact she is already making on Team Auburn! We want to continue this great work and earn the community’s vote for a full 4-year term.

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Priorities

Lisa is committed to advocating for improved safety around Auburn, improving city services, cleaner streets and parks, and a strong local economy that works for everyone.

Endorsements

Lisa has what it takes to be a strong voice for Auburn families.

She was appointed to the council earlier this year by her peers, and they know, as well as many other local leaders, that she has the grit and heart to be a voice for growth and change.