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 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 […]