Lynnwood CC discusses ARPA funds and a new community fair
LYNNWOOD, Wash., March 23, 2022 – The Lynnwood City Council furthered their conversation on American Rescue Plan Act funds and Councilman Jim Smith’s Community Fair concept at its Work Session held Monday, March 21. All councilmembers but Councilman Joshua Binda was present for the meeting. Lynnwood ARPA fund uses The city of Lynnwood has been […]
Lynnwood CC approves grant application for recreation and conservation
LYNNWOOD, Wash., March 15, 2022 – At its Business Meeting, Monday, March 15, the Lynnwood City Council approved an application for grant funding assistance, and discussed the following items: police body cams, virtual council meeting rules, and a Harris Ford development agreement. This was their first in-person meeting of 2022. The council authorized applications for […]
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 […]
Lynnwood CC discusses tax relief, council safety, and brings in new Planning Commissioner and City Attorney
LYNNWOOD, Wash., March 3, 2022 – Lynnwood City Council voted in Naz Lashgari as the planning commissioner, Lisa Marshall as city attorney, and discussed fee and tax relief for Lynnwood residents at their Monday, February 28, business meeting. Tax relief for Lynnwood residents At the Council Summit held on January 29, council members indicated that […]
Lynnwood CC discusses wastewater treatment and local crime
LYNNWOOD, Wash., February 23, 2022 – Lynnwood City Council discussed the need for a Wastewater Treatment reconstruction, as well as the increase in crime, and utility charges at its Work Session February 16. Wastewater Treatment Reconstruction Project Deputy Director Lester Rubstello and Public Works Director Bill Franz led council through major points on the much-needed […]
Lynnwood approves PARC update, emergency proclamation, and Scriber Creek ROW
LYNNWOOD, Wash., February 23, 2022 – Lynnwood City Council approved its 2022 PARC plan update, Scriber Creek Trail right-of-way administrative settlement memorandum, and scheduled its first in-person meeting back this year, at their business meeting February 14. Emergency Proclamation After approving past meeting’s minutes, public comments, a proclamation celebrating Black History Month, and an unanimous […]
Love Your New Neighbor sculpture unveiled at Lynnwood Convention Center
Correction: [1:30 p.m. Mar 7, 2022] The article was updated to correct a reference to former Mayor Smith that should have been attributed to Mayor Frizzell. Correction: [1:30 p.m. Feb 18, 2022] The article was updated from reflect that “Aunt Bette” was Elizabeth Wallace and not Betty Lou Gaeng. LYNNWOOD, Wash., February 17, 2022 – […]
Lynnwood CC liaisons and council positions for 2022
LYNNWOOD, Wash., January 11, 2022 – Council President George Hurst is returning to his role as Lynnwood Council President for 2022, joined by Council Vice President Jim Smith reclaiming his role as Vice President. At the Lynnwood City Council meeting January 10, Council Vice President Smith nominated George Hurst for Council President, seconded by Councilman […]
Former Lynnwood Mayor Donald Gough passes away
LYNNWOOD, Wash., January 4, 2022 – Former Lynnwood Mayor and civil attorney Donald Gough passed away this morning. He was 70 years of age. Gough, served on the Lynnwood City Council for eight years prior to be being the City’s two-term mayor from 2006 through 2013. He was succeeded by Nicola Smith in 2014. He […]
City Council approves over $66,000 in salary increases for city employees
LYNNNWOOD, Wash., December 15, 2021 – During its December 13 Business Meeting and last meeting of the year, Lynnwood City Council members witnessed new city officials take their oaths of office, issued a proclamation for Refugees and Migrants Day, and discussed at length various Business Items pertaining to the city’s finances. Debates surrounding salary increases […]
