Investigation finds Lynnwood illegally changed public comment policy
LYNNWOOD—A Lynnwood Times investigation finds that Lynnwood Council leadership and the mayor’s office may have unintentionally violated multiple state laws, its municipal code, and its Council Rules and Procedures by changing its public comment policy for its December 11 Business Meeting without an official motion by the council nor the passing of a resolution. Ever […]
‘Together we get to write a new chapter for the city of Edmonds,’ Mayor Mike Rosen sworn-in
EDMONDS—To a standing room of approximately 100 community members, Lynnwood Mayor Christine Frizzell administered the oath to office to Edmonds Mayor-elect Mike Rosen at the Asian Service Center on December 30, 2023. Mayor Rosen will be assuming office precisely at midnight on the morning of January 1, 2024. “Here in Edmonds, we have a very long […]
Jim Smith departs in legislative ‘blaze of glory,’ Sutton’s call for audit passes
LYNNWOOD, Wash., December 13, 2023—In their final meeting of the year, the Lynnwood City Council passed their mid-biennial budget and added new agenda items for the incoming council next year. The budget passed without any further discussion in a 6-0-1 vote with Councilmember Josh Binda abstaining. As was previously reported, since Lynnwood operates on a […]
This Chanukah, let your inner oil burst into a flame of mitzvah
LYNNWOOD, Wash, December 11, 2023—Residents throughout Snohomish County attended Chabad Jewish of Snohomish County’s annual Giant Menorah Lighting ceremony at Lynnwood City Hall on Sunday in celebration of Chanukah and in remembrance of the victims of the October 7th terrorist attack by Hamas against Southern Israel. “It is important tonight to start with a thanks and an […]
Council slashes mayor’s property tax hike, calls for audit
LYNNWOOD, Wash., November 28, 2023—The Lynnwood City Council approved a 5% increase (or $225,000) to the property tax levy, down from the mayor’s proposed 22% figure, during its business meeting on November 27. Council members call on a third-party audit to rein in city spending. According to Finance Director Michelle Meyer, this is roughly an […]
Vote to take place on November 27 for 22% property tax increase for Lynnwood residents
LYNNWOOD, Wash., November 26, 2023—The Lynnwood City Council will be voting on a 22% property tax hike at its Business Meeting on Monday, November 27, 2023, along with voting on an ordinance to upzone to allow for larger “multifamily housing” units in the city. The meeting will be held at 6:00 pm in Council Chambers and […]
With $3 million surplus, residents argue against 22% property tax increase
LYNNWOOD, Wash., November 21, 2023—The Lynnwood City Council is considering a 22.23% increase on the property tax levy and held a public hearing on it during a special business meeting on November 20 before their normal business meeting. None who spoke during public comments were in favor of the increase, most citing the rise in […]
Public hearing on rezoning to high-density multi-family for HASCO project
LYNNWOOD, Wash., November 14, 2023—Two public hearings were held during the Lynnwood City Council business meeting on November 13 — both in regard to zoning. A third Public Hearing for a proposed $5.5 million property tax levy on Lynnwood residents that was to take place, was rescheduled for next Monday, November 20, the week of […]
Mill Creek to Lynnwood Rapid Swift Orange Line launches March 2024
Snohomish County, Wash., November 5, 2023—Community Transit announced on Thursday that March 30, 2024, is the launch date for the Swift Orange Line. The new bus rapid transit (BRT) line—the agency’s third—will provide fast, frequent service linking Edmonds College, Alderwood Mall and Mill Creek, with connections to Link light rail in Lynnwood when it opens […]
Public Facilities District welcomes investigation of Board and Executive Director
LYNNWOOD, Wash., September 12, 2023—After public comments, mostly surrounding the Lynnwood Public Facilities District, the City Council postponed ARPA funding allocations until its next Business Meeting, approved the mayor to submit a grant for the overlay of two tennis courts, and renewed its Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Snohomish County and the Urban County Consortium during […]
