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Reykdal speaks on ousting of former Marysville superintendent

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OLYMPIA—In a written statement to a local newspaper on Saturday, State Superintendent Chris Reykdal admitted that a main goal of OSPI was to “remake” the leadership at Marysville School District. His statement comes days after former Superintendent Dr. Zac Robbins was outed from the district with a whopping $430K severance agreement.  “The remaking of the […]

Ousted Marysville Superintendent to receive a staggering $430,000 severance package

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MARYSVILLE—Ousted Marysville School District Superintendent Dr. Zachary Robbins, who was front-and-center in an ongoing district financial crisis will be receiving a posh severance package valued at least $428,950 plus benefits, according to records obtained by the Lynnwood Times. A full room of approximately 100 parents and staff cheered the Marysville School District Board of Directors’ unanimous decision on […]

Marysville School Board appoints Dave Burgess as new interim superintendent

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MARYSVILLE—A full room of approximately 100 parents and staff cheered the Marysville School District Board of Directors’ decision to unanimously confirm Dr. David Burgess as interim superintendent and for severing ties with Superintendent Dr. Zachary Robbins, amidst the district’s ongoing financial crisis during Thursday night’s Special Board meeting. Dr. Robbins was not present at the […]

Cindy Gobel launches campaign for Snohomish County Auditor

Cindy Gobel

Snohomish County, Wash., May 9, 2023—Prior elections official, former law enforcement personnel, and community advocate, Cindy Gobel, launches her campaign for Snohomish County Auditor. “I’m running because democracy and electoral integrity are central to our identity as Americans. For the past several years, our trust in these fundamental systems has been challenged. The work of […]

Marysville schools levy lead widens in second day of returns

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MARYSVILLE, Wash., February 15, 2023—Results from the February special election are making it look like third time’s a charm for the Marysville schools replacement levy. With second day ballot returns of 11,977 votes counted at 8:15 p.m. Wednesday, February 15, 54.83%, or 6,567 voting “yes” for the levy against 44.17% or 5,410 no votes (45.17%). […]

Third time is a charm! Marysville School levy passing

Marysville School levy

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., February 14, 2023—After two unsuccessful attempts for the Marysville School District, it appears from initial results that voters agreed to approve an approximately $107 million replacement levy. Last year’s similar levies in Marysville garnered 40.7% approval in February and 45.8% approval in April. Tuesday’s 53% approval is a huge win for newly […]

Marysville School District replacement levy on the Feb. 14 ballot

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MARYSVILLE, Wash., February 8, 2023—Voters in the Marysville School District are being urged to vote by February 14 on a replacement levy that represents one of its most significant school funding measures since the 1970s. The levy failed twice in 2022, causing budget cuts across two school year cycles. A third “no” vote would leave […]

Election 2021: Winners, losers, and too close to call

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ARTICLE UPDATES 7:15 PM Nov 9, 2021: Updated results and added statements from Gary Petershagen, Will Chen, and John Kartak. LT calls election for Gary Petershagen and Shirley Sutton. County has counted 181,510 ballots to a total return of 185,228 ballots. 8:00 PM Nov 5, 2021: Updated results and added statement from Joshua Binda. Lynnwood […]

2021 Primary Election results

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🚨UPDATE 5 p.m. Aug 12 🚨Current Turnout: 26.77% up from 26.73% the previous day. Expected county turnout is 28%. Lynnwood turnout is 28.32%. All results are current as of posted update. The next update is set for 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13. 🚨UPDATE 5 p.m. Aug 12 🚨 Today, Garth Fell, Snohomish County Auditor, confirmed […]

2021 Election Season kicks off

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SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., May 22, 2021 – Friday was the filing deadline for citizens to participate in the political system here in Washington state kicking off the 2021 election season. The last day for candidates to withdraw from the ballot is 5 p.m. May 24. For a full timeline of key dates, click here. Only […]

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