Coupeville resident Lisa Bernhardt announced this week she will run for one of two known open seats coming up with Coupeville Town Council.

“I’m really passionate about he community and I already volunteer so I figured why not throw my hat in the ring,” she said. “I would like to have input on my community.

“I want to be part the process that makes Coupeville, Coupeville.”

Bernhardt said when she learned there would be open seats coming up on council, she approached Coupeville Mayor Nancy Conard to find out what the job entailed.

She isn’t sure which seat she will run for, but just said it will be one of the open ones.

Bernhardt has lived on Whidbey Island since 1980 and has spent the last 21 years in Coupeville.

She’s been the director of the Pacific Northwest Art School for the last 10 years and serves on the board for the Island County Economic Development Council.

She’s also active with the Coupeville Chamber of Commerce, serving as president for three years.

Three council seats are up for reelection, including seats currently occupied by Molly Hughes — who announced she’s running for mayor, —Bob Clay and Jackie Henderson.

Mayor Nancy Conard has already announced she will not seek reelection.