Lynnwood awards $14M construction contract for CRC despite public opposition
LYNNWOOD, Wash., July 27, 2022 – Despite a vehemently opposing public comment section, the Lynnwood City Council voted to approve a contract award for the new Community Recovery Center (CRC) at Monday’s Business Meeting, July 25, with all council members voting in favor except Councilman Joshua Binda who chose to abstain. The approved contract award […]
Lynnwood unveils new Public Art Collection at upcoming CJC
LYNNWOOD—The City of Lynnwood held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday, August 12, celebrating the unveiling of seven new public art installations that adorn the side of the upcoming Community Justice and Resource Center. The five art pieces include We Are Not Just Black and White by Melissa Singh Cole, Pollination: A Journey of renewal […]
Rep. Lauren Davis clears the air on CRC misinformation
LYNNWOOD, August 3, 2022 – At last week’s Lynnwood City Council Business Meeting Monday, July 25, council voted to approve a construction contract for its new Community Recovery Center (CRC) after being met by a slew of opposing public comments. Councilwoman Shannon Sessions responded to the opposition stating the CRC was recommended by behavioral health […]
June 21: Upcoming Lynnwood City Council Meeting
LYNNWOOD – For its BUSINESS MEETING at 6 p.m. on June 21, the Council will vote/discuss the items listed below. This meeting will be held both in-person and electronically by Zoom. To review the agenda items in detail, click here. Introduction to Board of Ethics Candidate Jim Strum The Board of Ethics includes five members […]
Lynnwood hosts Community Recovery Center Open House
LYNNWOOD, Wash., February 25, 2022 – The City of Lynnwood held an online Open House on the design process of the new Lynnwood Community Recovery Center, February 15. Moderated by Communications and Public Affairs Officer Julie Moore, the panel included Chief of Police Jim Nelson, Chief Strategy Officer for RI International Jamie Sellar, Representative Lauren […]
Lynnwood CC’s updates on Community Recovery Center
LYNNWOOD, Wash., Feb. 5, 2022 – Lynnwood City Council’s Jan 31 Work Session began with a presentation of the current plans for Community Recovery Center (CRC), which will be built into the new Community Justice Center (CJC). Police Chief James Nelson updated the council on the CRC’s official floor plans, while Rep. Lauren Davis spoke […]
Upcoming Lynnwood City Council Meeting
LYNNWOOD, Wash., October 17, 2021 – For its 6 p.m. Monday, October 18 WORK SESSION the Lynnwood City Council will discuss the following items: Council Rules Revision Discussion of proposed Contract Award – Community Recovery Center Design Discussion for Vehicle License Fee To read what happened during the last City Council meeting, click here. Community Recovery Center […]
One-on-One with State Rep. Lauren Davis: Lynnwood’s Community Justice Center
LYNNWOOD, Wash, September 10, 2021 — Rep. Lauren Davis (Lynnwood) has worked tirelessly with the Recovery Center task force over the last five weeks. The task force, established by Lynnwood Mayor Nicola Smith, was charged with reexamining the Community Justice Center’s (CJC) programs and purpose. In collaboration with her fellow co-chair Lynnwood Police Chief Jim Nelson […]
Letter-to-Editor: Christmas Trees from around the world
The Capitol Christmas tree in Washington, D.C., is decorated with 3,000 ornaments that are the handiwork of U.S. schoolchildren. Encircling evergreens in the ‘Pathway of Peace’ represent the 50 U.S. states. The world’s largest Christmas tree display rises up the slopes of Monte Ingino outside of Gubbio, in Italy ‘s Umbria region. Composed of about […]
Jayapal deflects on why progressive women are “silent” on Hamas rapes
WASHINGTON, DC, December 3, 2023—Sunday on CNN’s State of the Union, Progressive Caucus Chairwoman Representative Pramila Jayapal (D-WA07) deflects answering why progressive women are “silent” on the widespread use of brutal rape and sexual violence against Israeli women by Hamas. “With all due respect, I was just asking about the women, and you turned it […]
