Reader Opinion: Dave Somers wants the Sound Transit gavel back
Joe A. Kunzler, aka Mr. Go Sound Transit, has a few thoughts on Dave Somers being the current only applicant for Sound Transit Board Chair. One can watch the Sound Transit Executive Committee deliberate here – if you can call it deliberation. Kunzler says firmly, “Frankly, 2017 is calling and the Sound Transit community needs to please […]
SnoCo Executive Dave Somers: Bolt Creek Fire update
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., September 13, 2022—The Bolt Creek Fire started on Saturday, September 10, 2022, at 5:15 am near Beckler Road. The cause of the fire is undetermined. Northwest Incident Management Team 8, Incident Commander Kevin Stock, assumed management of the fire from Western Washington Incident Management Team 3 this morning. FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION […]
Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers announces actions to fight racism
By Snohomish County Government | Press Release SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., June 12, 2020 – Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers today signed a proclamation announcing his proposed actions to fight racism. These proposed actions follow the murder of George Floyd, widespread protests for justice, and are in response to continuing institutional and systemic racism in Snohomish County. “It […]
Concerns prompt County Executive Dave Somers to look into moving Snohomish County Jail from sheriff control
LUKE PUTVIN | Last Updated 11.26.2019 On November 16, County Executive Dave Somers posted a statement on Facebook sharing his intent to move the Snohomish County Jail from sheriff control to executive control. “My office has been considering asking the county council to put the jail back under the executive office. It was this way […]
‘We Can and Will Find Opportunities’: Somers Charts Optimistic Path for Snohomish County
MUKILTEO—Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers announced Tuesday that the county stands ready for a sustainable and successful future, even as rapid growth, budget constraints and the scars of natural disasters test its foundations. Speaking at the annual County Update before 200 attendees at Boeing’s Future of Flight, Somers shared his initiatives for 2026 and urged […]
Somers, Franklin, and Parshall secure Everett Link in new Sound Transit 3 realignment
SEATTLE—The Sound Transit Board of Directors adopted a $57.5 billion updated Sound Transit 3 system plan late Thursday night, rescuing the ambitious 2016 voter-approved light rail project from a $34.5 billion shortfall and setting a clear, affordable path forward to providing a truly integrated regional transit system connecting Everett to Tacoma. “This resolution reflects both […]
Somers statement on Major Disaster Declaration for December Flood Recovery
Below is a statement from Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers on President Donald J Trump’s approval of the $200 million Major Disaster Declaration request by Governor Bob Ferguson for the record-breaking December 2025 floods: “This major disaster declaration can help unlock additional resources to recover from the record flooding in December,” Executive Somers told the […]
Somers appoints Mike Fong as new Executive Director for Economic Development
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—County Executive Dave Somers has selected a new Executive Director for Economic Development. Mike Fong will take over the role starting January 6, 2025. Fong has worked at the local, state, and national level on initiatives to support businesses and invigorate the workforce. He most recently served as Director for the Washington State Department […]
Liias, Lovick, Sims, Somers among Governor-elect Ferguson transition team
State lawmakers from both parties, lobbyists, local elected officials, lawyers, tribes and unions all have a seat at Bob Ferguson’s table as he moves into the role of governor. Ferguson on Tuesday announced a 53-person team that will help with the transition from Gov. Jay Inslee to the new administration. They’ll assist Ferguson as he […]
Executive Somers delivers new $3.07 billion biennial budget for consideration
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers delivered the county’s first biennial budget to the County Council Wednesday, September 4, for the years of 2025 through 2026. The proposed budget including all funds totals $3.07 billion over the next two years (an increase of 6.66% from the previous 2023-24 cycle) that includes a proposed General Fund […]
