Lynnwood Times election interview: Candidate Robert Leutwyler

LYNNWOOD—With just over two weeks left until the November 4 General Elections, the Lynnwood Times invited Lynnwood CC candidate Robert Leutwyler back for another interview with a new set of questions on his platform and policies. The Lynnwood Times also invited Leutwyler’s opponent, Mpiima Mugambe to attend the interview process, but received no response. Leutwyler […]
Lynnwood now facing $10.7 million budget shortfall, mayor proposing layoffs

LYNNWOOD—At its Business Meeting on Monday, July 28, the Council adopted revisions to its Council Rules of Procedure, approved an $800,000 settlement with Marshbank Construction, and further discussed the City’s, now $11 million, budget crisis. Revisions to Resolution 2024-08 Council Rules Below is a summary of proposed changes to the Council Rules of Procedure that […]
Hurst calls for new Citizen Action Committee, alleges Mayor’s faulty budget plunges Lynnwood into financial crisis

The Lynnwood City Council’s primary responsibility is to protect the economic stability of the City’s government. As the current Chair of the Lynnwood City Council Finance Committee, I am responding to the Mayor’s public comments regarding Lynnwood’s budget deficit in 2025. The Mayor has said,” like many jurisdictions across the Country, Lynnwood is experiencing a […]
Lynnwood Council proposes new rule changes that financially benefit itself while budget crisis talks resume

LYNNWOOD—At its upcoming Business Meeting on Monday, July 28, the Council is to vote on revisions to its Council Rules of Procedure and further discuss the City’s budget crisis. The upcoming 6 p.m. Business Meeting can be attended in person at City Hall or watched virtually via Zoom or Livestream. Public comments are limited to […]