City Council passes motion to create ad hoc housing task force
By LUKE PUTVIN | Last Updated October 31, 2019 After previous discussion at the council business meeting on October 14 and the work session on October 21, the Lynnwood City Council passed the motion to create an ad hoc housing task force on October 28. The motion passed 4-2 with Council President Benjamin Goodwin and […]
Lynnwood City Council Forum at Black Box Theater
by Luke Putvin On October 8th, the League of Women Voters of Snohomish County hosted a Candidate Forum containing those running for Lynnwood City Council. After the city council, candidates running for Edmonds School Board also answered questions; this article will focus on the Lynnwood City Council portion. The forum was hosted at the Edmonds […]
Lynnwood City Council race heats up
by MARIO LOTMORE | Last Updated: September 21, 2019. At its legislative district meeting on Wednesday, September 11, the LD32 Democrats voted overwhelmingly to censure Lynnwood City Council Pos. 5 candidate Dr. Julieta Altamirano-Crosby. Altamirano-Crosby was not in attendance at the meeting. Marylou Eckart said she made the motion to censure Altamirano-Crosby because, “[Eckart] is […]
City of Lynnwood adopts U.S. Naval Ship USS Sampson
By Amy Donovan | Last Updated: September 19, 2019. Mayor Nicola Smith and the Lynnwood City Council passed on Monday, September 9, 2019 resolution 2019-06 formally supporting the United States Navy’s Adopt-a-Ship Program with the adoption of the USS Sampson, based at Naval Station Everett. The aim of the program is to encourage positive relations […]
City Council housing discussion continues
by LUKE PUTVIN luke.putvin@lynnwoodtimes.com At the July 22 City Council Business Meeting, there was a public hearing regarding an ordinance to update regulations associated with development agreements. “The item before you is designed to provide flexibility to the City Council when considering development projects and address unique circumstances,” David Kleitsch, Economic Development Director for the […]
City Council candidates weigh in on living wage jobs and opioid epidemic
by LUKE PUTVIN and MARIO LOTMORE Lynnwood City Council Position 4 Naz Lashgari By 2035 the Lynnwood area is projected to have a population of over 92,000 people strong. Ensuring financial stability and economic success is a priority in the strategic plan of the City of Lynnwood. I support this strategic plan. I would support […]
Lynnwood City Council Candidate Forum
by LUKE PUTVIN luke.putvin@lynnwoodtimes.com https://lynnwoodtimes.com/category/elections/ City Council Candidates running in the primary election gathered at Community Life Center for a candidate forum on July 10. Current council members Christine Frizzell and George Hurst were in attendance, as well as an audience of approximately 70 people. Linda Jones of the Lynnwood Chamber of Commerce mediated the […]
Area leaders discuss housing opportunities at city council roundtable
By LUKE PUTVIN Each Lynnwood City Councilmember invited two community stakeholders to discuss affordable housing and housing availability in general. This roundtable discussion occurred at the City Council Business Meeting on Monday, July 8. Stakeholders varied in their professional experiences and perspectives. There were individuals whose backgrounds were in affordable housing such as Mark Smith […]
City Council candidates weigh in on Lynnwood’s growth
by Luke Putvin and Mario Lotmore Ahead of the Aug. 6 primary election, the Lynnwood Times will be asking a series of questions of the Lynnwood City Council candidates who will be on the primary election ballot. The questions asked were compiled from a community survey conducted by the Lynnwood Times to residents asking, “What […]
Lynnwood’s City Council candidates weigh in on cultural identity
Our 5-part Q/A series showcasing Lynnwood’s City Council candidate views on top issues continues By LUKE PUTVIN luke.putvin@lynnwoodtimes.com Ahead of the Aug. 6 primary election, the Lynnwood Times will be asking a series of questions to the Lynnwood’s City Council candidates who will be on the primary election ballot. Because Lynnwood’s City Council Candidates Position […]
