Stella Alexander (American politician)

"Stella Alexander developed a reputation for frugality and toughness in her early years in Issaquah during the 1920s."

"A physically large woman with an equally large amount of inner strength, she was not afraid of confronting Jack's clients when they fell behind on their bills and following up to make sure the bills got paid."

"Evidently the citizens of Issaquah initially appreciated her strength and independent spirit, because her name was bandied about as a candidate for Issaquah mayor in 1930 and in fact, she ran."