Public drug use in Lynnwood now a misdemeanor
LYNNWOOD, Wash., February 16, 2023—The Lynnwood City Council passed two of the ordinances requested by the police department during their business meeting on Monday, February 13th. Both of the ordinances passed with six votes in favor and Councilmember Josh Binda abstaining. The first of these measures makes the use of dangerous drugs in public a […]
Lynnwood Council fails to overturn veto of car tab relief
LYNNWOOD, November 14, 2022—At a somewhat contentious Business Meeting, the Lynnwood City Council on Monday did not secure the five votes needed to overturn Mayor Christine Frizzell veto of the $40 car tab relief, Ordinance 3416, that passed on October 24. Councilwoman Shirley Sutton was not present at the meeting. “After spending these last couple […]
Lynnwood Council votes Monday to overturn veto of Car Tab relief
LYNNWOOD, November 13, 2022—Lynnwood Mayor Christine Frizzell vetoed the recently passed $40 car tab relief, Ordinance 3416, during the October 31 city council work session. The Council is scheduled to vote to overturn her veto at Monday’s meeting on November 14. “After substantial consideration of what is best and necessary for the long-term sustainability of our […]
Local business owners welcome Cinco De Mayo resolution
LYNNWOOD, Wash., May 13, 2022 – On behalf of the City of Lynnwood and Mayor Christine Frizzell, Councilwoman Julieta Altamirano-Crosby presented local Latino and Latina business owners a copy of Monday’s Cinco de Mayo proclamation. The Proclamation was voted on and passed during the City Council’s Business Meeting on April 25th. “Cinco de Mayo serves […]
Lynnwood Mayor breaks tie vote to award $25,000 in scholarships
ARTICLE UPDATE [1:21 p.m. May 10, 2022]: Added Executive Session outcome. LYNNWOOD, Wash., May 9, 2022 – In a high energy council session, Mayor Christine Frizzell was the deciding vote, to break a tie by the council, that allocate $25,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for providing scholarships on registration for recreational classes […]
Lynnwood delays DEI commissioner vote, approves millions in ARPA expenditures
LYNNWOOD, Wash., April 27, 2022 – In a long, contentious, meeting Monday, April 26, Lynnwood City Council postponed approving DEI commissioner candidate Arra Rael while approving Rick Michels to the Board of Ethics and Matt Cail to the Planning Commission. The Council also debated doubling the amount of proposed residential units at the future City […]
Lynnwood terminates emergency proclamation and abandons community fair idea
LYNNWOOD, Wash., March 29, 2022 – The Lynnwood City Council terminated the mayor’s emergency proclamation, established a Youth Task Force for a youth council, and recognized City Attorney Rosemary Larsen for her time served at its Business Meeting Monday, March 28. All members were in attendance except Council President George Hurst. The meeting commenced with […]
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 […]
Election 2021: Winners, losers, and too close to call
ARTICLE UPDATES 7:15 PM Nov 9, 2021: Updated results and added statements from Gary Petershagen, Will Chen, and John Kartak. LT calls election for Gary Petershagen and Shirley Sutton. County has counted 181,510 ballots to a total return of 185,228 ballots. 8:00 PM Nov 5, 2021: Updated results and added statement from Joshua Binda. Lynnwood […]
Lynnwood Times Lynnwood City Council candidates interviews
LYNNWOOD, Wash., October 30, 2021 – The Lynwood Times sat with Lynnwood City Council candidates Shirley Sutton and Nick Coelho (Position 1), Patrick Decker and Naz Lashgari (Position 2), and Lisa Utter (Position 3) to hear their take on important issues within their city. After confirming his attendance, there was one no call/no show from […]
