LYNNWOOD—For its upcoming Business Meeting on February 9, 2026, council will revise councilmember liaison assignments and vote of an Interlocal Agreement with South County Fire regarding an Embedded Health Worker program.
Councilmembers serve as liaisons to various City boards and commissions and as the City’s representatives to outside agencies and organizations. The Council will update these assignments to include the newly appointed Councilwoman Chelsea Wright.
The council will also consider approving an Interlocal Agreement (ILA) for Embedded Community Health Worker Services between the Lynnwood Police Department and South County Fire. The program is funded by Verdant via South Snohomish County Fire. The scope of services is not to exceed funding provided by the grant and there is no financial impact to the City of Lynnwood.
In Partnership with LPD and Verdant, SCF will offer a dedicated Community Health Worker (CHW) full time who is available weekdays. A CHW will provide Resource and Care Management.
Types Of Assistance include:
- Care plan follow-up – we help patients understand doctor’s orders •Detox programs – for alcohol or drug addiction
- Housing referrals – for people at risk of homelessness
- Transportation for care (Uber)
- Home hazards – identifying and reducing health risks and improve home safety by installing grab bars, smoke alarms and other life saving devices
- In-home care referrals
- Offer options and coordinate connections to those suffering from opioid use disorder.
Other Business
- Proclamation: Lunar New Year
Author: Mario Lotmore
