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 […]
32nd District virtual town hall recap

OLYMPIA, Wash., February 22, 2022 – Representative Lauren Davis, Senator Jesse Saloman, and Representative Cindy Ryu held a virtual town hall, February 16, to update the public on the current legislative session and answer any questions submitted through social media platforms. Rep. Ryu began with an update on her current work progress with Public Works […]
44th District Representatives talk judicial support, housing and pandemic recovery in Town Hall

OLYMPIA, Wash., February 18, 2022 – Senator John Lovick along with Representatives April Berg and Brandy Donaghy of the 44th Legislative District, gathered together, February 16, for a virtual town hall streamed on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter, to share updates on the 2022 legislative session and answer public questions. “We have got some amazing things […]
Lynnwood City Council Feb 7 Work Session Recap

LYNNWOOD, Wash., February 10, 2022 – Lynnwood City Council discussed their 2024 comprehensive plan update, PARC plan 2022 update, and a resolution to confirm emergency proclamation at their Work Session Monday, February, 7. Comprehensive plan update Ashley Winchell, AICP, Community Planning Manager, and David Kleitsch, Development and Business Services Director, briefed council on the 2024 […]
State’s Education Superintendent calls on DOH to remove state mask mandate for students

Below is a statement by State Superintendent Chris Reykdal on his recommendation to the Department of Health and Governor to make masks a local health department decision for students in K–12 schools. OLYMPIA—February 9, 2022—Throughout the pandemic, the Department of Health and Governor Inslee have set essential health and safety requirements for our schools using […]
Washington State Democrats announce $16 billion Move Ahead Washington transportation package

OLYMPIA, Wash., February 8, 2022 – Washington State House and Senate Democrats released their new “Move Ahead Washington” transportation package Tuesday, February 8 – a $16 billion, 16-year transportation package that aims to fund existing mega projects, highway preservation and maintenance, expansion of fish culverts, and introduce new hybrid electric ferries. “This package is key […]
Compass Health enters Phase II of new behavioral clinic in Everett

EVERETT, Wash. – Compass Health has entered Phase II of its Broadway Campus Redevelopment project – demolishing an outdated building in downtown Everett to make way for a modern, more efficient, clinic that will address the region’s difficult mental health landscape that has only increased due to the strain of the pandemic. Located at 3300 […]
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 […]
Point-in-Time Homeless Count to take place Tuesday, February 22, 2022

EVERETT, Wash., January 10, 2022—In collaboration with community and human service providers, the Snohomish County Department of Human Services is conducting the annual Point-in-Time (PIT) Homeless Count on Tuesday, February 22, 2022. The annual count is an important tool in the community’s efforts to assess the number of homeless individuals and families in Snohomish County, […]
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 […]