Happy Retirement to Sonja Springer!
Lynnwood, Wash., December 17, 2020 – Today the City of Lynnwood said goodbye to Finance Director Sonja Springer. She will now enjoy retirement after serving Lynnwood for five years. Springer has 37 years in municipal government finance working for the City of Seattle, Seattle City Light, and the City of Mountlake Terrace. Under Springer’s tenure, […]
Inslee proposes $3.5 billion Capital Gains tax in 2021–2023 budget proposal
By Office of the Governor The next biennium remains more than $3.3 billion below where it was before the pandemic hit. A new 9% tax to capital gains earnings above $25,000 for individuals and $50,000 for joint filers. A new capital gains tax on the sale of stocks, bonds and other assets. Exemptions are provided […]
One big leap for Oregonians!
By Dio Alexander | Lynnwood Times Staff The rivalry between Washington and Oregon is deep. Be it the Huskies eating the Ducks for lunch or arguing which progressivism is more progressive, I wouldn’t put it past us Washingtonians to try and legalize recreational cocaine statewide next year just to outdo our southern neighbors. Oregon voted […]
County portal allows employers to connect local applicants
By Snohomish County Government | Press Release SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash, December 16, 2020 – Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers announced a countywide effort to assist job seekers and companies to keep talent local and preserve, build, and attract long-term partnerships with companies. Unlike other online employment portals, this is a unique connector given its special […]
Comcast extending COVID Support and Internet Connectivity commitments through June 30, 2021
Comcast extends COVID program with 60 days of free internet for low-income families and access to state’s largest public WiFi network December 7, 2020 – Comcast announced today that it will extend its commitments to help people connect to the Internet during the COVID-19 pandemic as millions continue to stay home while many workplaces and […]
