Mukilteo Council rejects mayor’s DEI Commission picks

MUKILTEO, Wash., March 8, 2022 – Despite Mukilteo Mayor Joe Marine advancing three candidates for DEI commissioner positions, the city council voted against approving them without any explanation nor asking the candidates, all of whom were present, a single interview question. At Council’s meeting Monday, March 7, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Commission candidates Gauri Sanghvi […]
“Seed of Hope” Art Unveiling at Esperance Park in Edmonds March 12, 2022

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – March 8, 2022 – The Snohomish County Arts Commission will unveil the “Seed of Hope” by local artist Tsovinar Muradyan. Attendees will observe morning sunlight beaming through a small portal carved in the stone that illuminates a tiny bronze “sprout”. The sunlight and sprout convey Muradyan’s message, “Hope grows where light […]
Lynnwood unveils new sign honoring veterans

LYNNWOOD, Wash., March 8, 2022 – City officials and proud veterans gathered near the upcoming Lynnwood Transit Center, Monday, March 7, to witness the unveiling of Lynnwood’s newest sign honoring veterans. The sign stands near the intersection of 200th and 44th Avenue West and is the first of many soon to be honoring veterans that […]
Op-Ed: Mukilteo City Councilmembers don’t get to invent rules to suit themselves

I was denied the confirmation vote tonight to the City of Mukilteo Diversity, Equity and Inclusion commission. Appalled, I asked for an official explanation and have not yet received one. Let me enumerate. The City Council is empowered by state law to operate within the confines of its City Code. The Code makes no mention […]
Snohomish County Council passes resolution honoring the legacy of Judge Cassandra Lopez-Shaw

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., February 28, 2022 – During its Administrative Session today, the Snohomish County Council unanimously passed Resolution 22-010 honoring the life and legacy of Judge Cassandra Lopez-Shaw. The resolution, introduced by Council Vice Chair Jared Mead (District 4) and seconded by Councilwoman Stephanie Wright (District 3) reads: WHEREAS, the Snohomish County Council joins […]
Mukilteo candidate responds to City’s decision on alleged council appointment violations

MUKILTEO, Wash., March 7, 2022 — Following the allegation that Mukilteo City Council members Louis Harris and Riaz Khan asked Ashvin Sanghvi, a city council vacancy candidate, to declare his political affiliation during a private meeting, a resident requested the city look into the matter and that the councilmen give an on-the-record response if the […]
Trans Athletes: Policies, Inclusion and Contradiction

Many athletic organizations have revised their policies to create fairness for trans athletes, all while taking contradictory approaches. The contradictions are stark as organizations struggle to determine whether or not trans women hold physical advantages over their biologically female competitors. Some of the bigger policy revisions have come from organizations like the International Olympic Committee […]
Weekly Market Insights: Ukraininan War Stresses Economy

War in Ukraine weighed on stocks as investors assessed the economic impact of continued hostilities, expanding economic sanctions, and potentially higher inflation due to rising oil prices and new stresses on the global supply chain. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 1.30%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 lost 1.27%. The Nasdaq Composite index slid […]
March 7: Upcoming Marysville City Council Meeting

MARYSVILLE, Wash., March 7, 2022 – The Marysville City Council will hold a REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING on Monday, March 7, 2022, starting at 7 p.m. This meeting will be held both VIRTUALLY and in IN-PERSON at Marysville City Hall. Anyone wishing to provide written or verbal public comment, must pre-register at this link www.marysvillewa.gov/remotepubliccomment before noon on the day of the meeting. […]
March 7: Upcoming Lynnwood City Council Meeting

LYNNWOOD, Washington, March 7, 2022 – For its 6 p.m. Monday, March 7 regular WORK SESSION, the Lynnwood City Council will discuss the items listed below: Regional Growth Center Subarea Plan – Briefing Harris Ford Expansion Project – Proposed Development Agreement and Street Vacation Roberts Rules video training In person city council meetings Community Fair Report […]