Neighbors and friends gather to support the re-election campaign for George Hurst
LYNNWOOD, Wash., August 11, 2023—Over 100 attendees gathered in the backyard of a Lynnwood home on Sunday, August 6, to share food and offer support to George Hurst who is seeking a third term on the Lynnwood City Council. He is running unopposed in the November election. “I plan on an active campaign,” Hurst said. […]
Council President George Hurst awarded Certificate of Municipal Leadership
LYNNWOOD, Wash., December 1, 2021 – City Council President George Hurst was recently awarded a Certificate of Municipal Leadership from the Association of Washington Cities (AWC). AWC’s Certificate of Municipal Leadership program recognizes city and town elected officials for accomplishing training in four core areas: Roles, responsibilities and legal requirements Public sector resource management Community […]
Op Ed: George Hurst on the death of Tirhas Tesfatsion
The tragedy that occurred at the Lynnwood Jail on July 13th has had a deep impact on our community and the City Council grieves with everyone who has been touched by this event. The fact that there is an ongoing investigation limits the public comments by the Council. But we want all parties to know […]
George Hurst mayoral campaign kick off
LYNNWOOD, Wash – George Hurst kicked off his campaign for Lynnwood Mayor on Thursday June 17th at The Hilton Garden Inn in Lynnwood. The 39 attendees were treated to complimentary snacks, coffee, and Coca-Cola. At the start, the campaign showcased multiple videos about Hurst and his work on the city council including advocating for Whispering […]
Lynnwood City Council President George Hurst announces he will be running for Mayor of Lynnwood
By Hurst4Lynnwood | Press Release Lynnwood, Wash., February 22, 2021 – Lynnwood City Council President George Hurst is announcing his candidacy for Lynnwood City Mayor. George Hurst is currently serving his 6th year as a Councilmember, first elected to office in 2015, and is the current City Council President. He and his wife Pam Hurst […]
George Hurst elected as Lynnwood’s City Council President
By Noel Pai-Young | Lynnwood Times Staff LYNNWOOD, WASH., January 12, 2021 – At last night’s Lynnwood City Council Business Meeting, Lynnwood resident and Position 6 Councilman, George Hurst was elected as the new City Council President with a 4-3 vote. Councilman Ian Cotton stated he nominated Hurst because of his track record of service […]
Councilmember George Hurst makes a difference during pandemic by staying home to stay healthy
Councilmember George Hurst makes a difference during pandemic by staying home to stay healthyBy: Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff While some Lynnwood City councilmembers are taking active roles in the community during the coronavirus pandemic, councilmember George Hurst is doing his best to stay home, as avoiding the illness is especially critical for people […]
George Hurst stresses public engagement and housing at campaign kickoff
By LUKE PUTVIN Over 50 people attended current city councilmember George Hurst’s kickoff for his 2019 reelection campaign. The event was held at the Lynnwood Old Spaghetti Factory. Over 50 people attended current city councilmember George Hurst’s kickoff for his 2019 reelection campaign. The event was held at the Lynnwood Old Spaghetti Factory. “We eat […]
Candlelight vigil honoring George Floyd held in Edmonds
By: Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff Edmonds School District’s Beverly Elementary PTA held an hour-long peaceful candlelight vigil on Monday, June 3, in memory of George Floyd, a Black man killed by a White Minneapolis Police Department officer last week. Shawn Green, co-president of the Beverly Elementary PTA, along with families from the Woodway, […]
Hundreds attend 7th annual Day of the Dead event
LYNNWOOD—Hundreds attended the seventh annual Day of the Dead event at the Lynnwood Convention Center on Saturday, an important Mexican holiday on November 1st and 2nd each year to honor and celebrate ancestors who passed away. “I see the community of Lynnwood gathering together. I see Mexicans and Latinos as well as Americans and other […]