Silver Lake Trail Project: Improving recreational opportunities in Everett
Everett, Wash.– A long-standing plan for a pedestrian path surrounding Silver Lake is making headway amidst the coronavirus pandemic. Although a long-term goal of the city, the anticipated high expense to achieve the Silver Lake Trail Project kept the plan dormant. In 2019, Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin discovered ways to cut costs without compromising the […]
Everett’s State of the City: Achieving good governance
By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin in her annual “State of the City” address on the morning of January 28, touched on a variety of priorities she’s committed to leading her governance within the new year. COVID Recovery With the coronavirus persisting in the community for over a year, Mayor […]
$30 car tabs ruled unconstitutional by state Supreme Court
By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff An initiative that would have reduced car tab fees to $30 has been ruled unconstitutional by the Washington Supreme Court for containing too many subjects and a misleading description on the ballot. The state Supreme Court struck down initiative measure number 976 (I-976) on Thursday, October 15, ruling […]
Regional mayors release statement on COVID-19 progress
Press Release by various Mayors of Snohomish County May 4, 2020 — For the last few months, the world has been faced with a widespread, deadly pandemic that required quick and decisive leadership. Since the first COVID-19 case was reported in Snohomish County in January, the Governor and regional partners have shown just such leadership. […]
Snohomish County Mayors issue a joint letter to the Greater Snohomish County community
Letter from Snohomish County Mayors in its entirety. SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. (April 24, 2020) – The mayors of Snohomish County cities issued a joint letter to the community: It’s now been over a month since our communities closed down following the statewide orders to stay home, stay healthy, changing life as we knew it. Governor […]
