Brian Holtzclaw, Mayor
Position #4
Holtzclaw moved into Mill Creek's Brighton neighborhood in October 2003.
With a background in real estate development law, he has been
interested in land-use and development issues for years. In 2014, he
joined the City Council to bring oversight to the existing
administration, to help address community concerns and to shape the
community's growth. One priority for him is for the Council to move
forward with a decision on what to do with the undeveloped property
owned by the City adjacent to the Mill Creek Sports Park. He also seeks
collaborative partnerships with other entities within Snohomish County
to determine how to best address the needs of Mill Creek in a way that
bolsters the City's economic development and tourism offerings.
Holtzclaw is in-house legal counsel for a home building - land
development company focusing on land-use and real-estate development
issues. He obtained his law degree at the University of Puget Sound (now
Seattle University). He also holds a degree in economics from Whitman
College. When not focusing on law or City matters, he is an avid
cyclist. His term expires Dec. 31, 2025.
John Steckler, Councilmember
Position #1
Steckler is a 23-year resident of Mill Creek. Steckler and his wife fell in love with Mill Creek when they were looking for a place in which to raise their family. It was more than a place to live; Steckler and his family have established their roots in Mill Creek. As such, he decided to give back as much to the community as he could. Steckler has volunteered for many years in the local schools and scouting organizations. He is a Rotarian, as well as a charter member and board member of the newly formed Kiwanis Club of Mill Creek. After a deeply satisfying career in sales, marketing and operations, Steckler is semi-retired, but provides freelance consulting work in strategic planning and marketing for small- and mid-sized companies. His professional passion is to foster strategic growth wherever has opportunity. The City of Mill Creek is no exception. Appointed to fill a vacancy in 2018, Steckler sees an opportunity to position the City for long-term success while ensuring it grows in the right way. He earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Washington. In his free time, he enjoys activities on the water including boating and fishing. He also is active in theater arts. His term expires Dec. 31, 2025.
Stephanie Vignal, Mayor Pro Tem
Position #2
Vignal is a four-year resident of Mill Creek. Since moving to Mill Creek with her family, she has been civically engaged, including serving on the Park and Recreation Board. She is passionate about helping the City develop economic prosperity while careful balancing it with long-term planning that underscores a livable community. She holds a degree in business administration from Gardner-Webb University. She previously served as a property manager. Her term expires Dec. 31, 2025.
Melissa Duque, Councilmember
Position #6

Councilmember Melissa Duque is committed to ensuring Mill Creek continues to be a community where people feel safe, have access to green spaces, and where residents and businesses flourish. She has volunteered with the City over the last few years and has recently been Chair of Mill Creek's Parks & Recreation Board.
Professionally, Melissa is a project manager with a background in communication strategy and more than a decade of working with nonprofits and foundations. "I know that effective communication is a two-way street," shares Melissa. "For us to continue to be a thriving community, we need to listen and engage with residents."
Melissa and her husband have two adventurous young boys, and as a family, enjoy the many parks and recreational programs the City has to offer. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and History from California State University, Long Beach. Melissa's term expires on December 31, 2023.