Lynnwood City Council approves land use ordinance for new City Center vision
LYNNWOOD, Wash., September 15, 2022—Council unanimously approved the Lynnwood Convention Center for a single-day International Women’s Day event and a land use City Center ordinance at their Business Meeting Monday, September 12. In addition to these agenda items, council also approved an interlocal agreement with the City of Edmonds for a Highway 99 Revitalization Project, […]
Lynnwood authorizes an additional $8.9 million for CJC
LYNNWOOD, Wash., August 10, 2022 – Lynnwood City Council authorized a bond issuance for the Community Justice Center and Town Square Park, adopted a Clean Streets ordinance, and approved Convention Center usage dates at its Business Meeting Monday, August 8. Before these business items were discussed agenda minutes were unanimously approved for the July 20, […]
Lynnwood awards $14M construction contract for CRC despite public opposition
LYNNWOOD, Wash., July 27, 2022 – Despite a vehemently opposing public comment section, the Lynnwood City Council voted to approve a contract award for the new Community Recovery Center (CRC) at Monday’s Business Meeting, July 25, with all council members voting in favor except Councilman Joshua Binda who chose to abstain. The approved contract award […]
Happy Juneteenth Everyone
Juneteenth dates back to 1865 when, on June 19, Union soldiers led by Major General Gordon Granger arrived at Galveston, Texas with news of the end of the Civil War and that the slaves were free. This news was over two years after the Emancipation Proclamation of January 1, 1863, which didn’t impact Texas extremely […]
Lynnwood approves new accountant position, recognizes Juneteenth, and discusses Town Square Park finance options
LYNNWOOD – The Lynnwood City Council approved a new part-time accountant position, utilizing up to $125,000 of American Rescue Plan Act Funds, recognized the Public Works Department and Juneteenth, and discussed finance options for the Town Square Park acquisition, during its Business Meeting on Monday, June 13. Public Works spotlight Public Works Director Bill Franz […]
Lynnwood appoints Arra Rael as DEI commissioner and approves millions in ARPA funds
LYNNWOOD, Wash., May 25, 2022 – After an emotional 30-minute public comment section at Lynnwood’s City Council meeting Monday, May 23, council approved Arra Rael for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commissioner following a controversial decision to postpone the vote last month. Council also approved vacating 64th Avenue West for the Harris Ford expansion, and approved […]
Lynnwood approves police body-worn camera fees and $70,000 in chamber upgrades
LYNNWOOD, Wash., April 12, 2022 – Lynnwood City Council approved fees for record disclosure of police body-worn camera footage, amended its municipal code relating to business licenses, and approved up to $70,000 in ARPA funds toward Council Chambers upgrades in Monday’s Business Meeting on April 12. After a brief public comment section, Councilwoman Shannon Sessions […]
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 […]
Christine Frizzell sworn in as Mayor of Lynnwood
LYNNWOOD, Wash., December 14, 2021 – This week’s Lynnwood City Council Business Meeting began with the swearing-in of newly elected officials. Christine Frizzell was the first to be sworn in as Mayor of the City of Lynnwood. She was followed by Councilman Patrick Decker, who was re-elected for City Council Position 2, and Shirley Sutton […]
