The Brief
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Jessica Roberts, recently appointed to the Lynnwood City Council, is under scrutiny for her past explicit online content.
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Her OnlyFans account and explicit Reddit posts have raised concerns among council members and the community.
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The Lynnwood City Council will meet Thursday to consider rescinding her appointment.
LYNNWOOD, Wash. – The Lynnwood City Council is facing intense scrutiny after appointing a new councilmember, Jessica Roberts, whose past online activity has raised concerns.
Roberts, who was unanimously selected for the position, had an OnlyFans account linked to her name, as well as explicit content posted on Reddit.
As of Monday, both accounts were deactivated, but the discovery has ignited a heated debate over whether Roberts is fit to serve in public office.
Content hiding in plain sight
The backstory
Roberts’ explicit content was not hidden — it was publicly accessible through links on her Instagram profile, allowing visitors to access her adult content directly.
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Statements allegedly made by Roberts on Reddit — which have been described as dark and bizarre — have fueled concerns among council members. FOX 13 Seattle has chosen not to air or publish those comments due to their graphic nature.
Jessica Roberts, recently appointed to the Lynnwood City Council, is under scrutiny for her OnlyFans account and explicit Reddit posts.
Roberts responds to backlash
What Roberts Is Saying
In response to the revelations, Roberts defended her qualifications and dismissed concerns that her past work would interfere with her duties.
“While I appreciate and understand the concern regarding the revelations around my personal life, this would not impact my ability to do the job I was appointed to do or my ability to serve my fellow residents,” Roberts said in a statement to FOX 13 Seattle.
Lynnwood City Council’s vetting process questioned
What they’re saying
Many residents and online commenters are now questioning how Roberts’ background was not uncovered before her appointment.
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Nineteen candidates applied for the vacant council seat, and Roberts was among the final eight selected for interviews. During her interview on Feb. 18, she focused on pedestrian-friendly initiatives, stating, “I think my voice would be useful, particularly in regards to walkability for pedestrians.”
Council members did not discuss her OnlyFans account during deliberations, as it had not surfaced at the time.
What happens next?
Timeline
The Lynnwood City Council is set to meet Thursday night to determine whether Roberts should remain in her seat or if the appointment should be rescinded.
If the council does not find a replacement by April 5, the decision will fall to the Snohomish County Council.
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This is a developing story; check back for updates.
The Source
Information for this story came from the Lynnwood City Council, Jessica Roberts, Reddit and OnlyFans.
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