Lynnwood Councilmember Shannon Sessions not running re-election in 2023
LYNNWOOD, Wash., December 30, 2022—After eight years of dedicated work and committed service to the City of Lynnwood and its residents, Shannon Sessions has announced she will not be filing in May to run again for her seat, number 7, on the Lynnwood City Council in 2023. “I’m so grateful to the citizens of Lynnwood […]
Doing my ‘Shannon Thing,’ Shannon Sessions kicks off her 2019 campaign
By Mario Lotmore With the weather sunny and the smell of smoked BBQ in the air, just over 60 supporters joined Lynnwood Councilmember Shannon Sessions at Big T’s Moonshine-BBQ for her 2019 election kickoff on Thursday, June 13. Big-T’s Moonshine-BBQ is owned by the Sprague Family, one of the original settlers of Lynnwood. “The reason […]
NAACP investigation targets Sessions and media in Binda discrimination case
LYNNWOOD, Wash., July 21, 2023—The Snohomish County National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) released their initial findings of its ongoing investigation of alleged discrimination toward Lynnwood City Councilman Joshua Binda on Thursday, July 20, in front of Lynnwood City Hall. In its findings, the organization alleged that fellow Lynnwood City Council President […]
Councilwoman Sessions: Vote for Christine Frizzell
In case you’re wondering and live in City of Lynnwood, WA– Ballots are out! Please VOTE for Christine Frizzell for LYNNWOOD MAYOR ~ Endorsed by our FIRE and POLICE in addition, she is also endorsed by the Everett Herald~ Christine has always proven to care deeply about our public safety and our Veterans. She is […]
Maggie Mae throws support behind Sessions and Smith
On August 7, Lynnwood City Council Position 7 candidate, Maggie Mae, told the Lynnwood Times that she will support Position 7 incumbent Shannon Sessions and Position 4 candidate Jim Smith. When asked for their thoughts about Mae’s support, Sessions, responded saying, “I’m so honored Maggie reached out to me immediately to give her support and […]
Edmonds School Board meeting flooded with requests to restore the School Resource Officer program
LYNNWOOD— Members of the public showed up at the Edmonds School District Board Meeting Tuesday, July 7, in full force to urge the board to restore a reimagined School Resource Officer (SRO) program following a rise in gang violence and youth-related crime since its discontinuation. The Edmonds School District discontinued the SRO Program in 2020 […]
New Lynnwood Crisis Facility Opens, Born From 2021 Jail Suicide
LYNNWOOD — The City of Lynnwood and Sea Mar Community Health Centers cut the ribbon Monday, June 1, on a new Crisis Care Center, a short-term behavioral health facility designed as an alternative to emergency rooms and jails for people in mental health or substance use crises. Situated next to the Community Justice Center, the […]
Support 7 fifth annual Reception and Auction raises $155,000 for crisis care
LYNNWOOD—Support 7 held its fifth annual Reception and Auction on Saturday, April 25, that raise $155,000 for on-scene crisis care for trauma victims across south Snohomish County. This year’s theme is Voices of Courage. “Today represents a community that refuses to let anyone face tragedy alone. Because of you, those voices are heard and supported,” […]
Join Support 7 Reception & Auction this Saturday to fund crisis care for trauma victims
LYNNWOOD—Support 7 will hold its fifth annual Reception and Auction this Saturday to raise funds for on-scene crisis care for trauma victims across south Snohomish County. The event is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. April 25 at the Community Life Center, 19820 Scriber Lake Road. Doors open at noon. Attendees can expect hearty […]
How one man’s spiritual journey uncovered the holes in how the region addresses homelessness
LYNNWOOD—In the last two years, Lynnwood man Joe Wankelman has conducted nearly 600 interviews with homeless individuals throughout King and Snohomish counties, compiling evidence, and evaluating treatment and service center’s approaches. The purpose of his work is to get to the bottom of why, despite Washington State allocating $5.3 billion into the homelessness issue over […]
