Monisha Harrell confirmed as new Assistant City Administrator for the City of Lynnwood
LYNNWOOD—The Lynnwood City Council held a Special Business Meeting on May 4 and unanimously confirm Monisha Harrell, niece to former Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell, as the City’s next Assistant City Administrator. The confirmation comes after a nationwide search to fill the position within the City’s Executive Department. Monisha Harrell is a senior leader with extensive experience in nonprofit governance, public […]
A message from Mayor George Hurst: My first 100 days
Last Friday, April 10, was my 100th day as Lynnwood Mayor. I can tell you that those days were busy ones, filled with meetings and events. I am amazed by how quickly the workday goes by and I am thrilled and honored to serve as your Mayor. It is really a joy of mine to […]
Lynnwood breaks ground on long-awaited $60M Poplar Way Bridge project
LYNNWOOD—After more than two decades of planning, tens of millions of dollars, and five Mayors later, the City of Lynnwood finally broke ground on one of its most awaited (and highly prioritized projects) – the Poplar Way Bridge – on Wednesday, April 8. Lynnwood’s Poplar Way Bridge will be an arterial bridge connecting Poplar Way/196th […]
No ‘Dirty Work,’ City of Lynnwood clarifies $360,000 retroactive utility tax by Water District
LYNNWOOD—The City of Lynnwood has provided more detail—beyond what was originally provided to the Lynnwood Times by the City’s spokesperson—regarding retroactive utility taxes applied by the Alderwood Water & Wastewater District (Water District) against Lynnwood residents, that was first reported by the Lynnwood Times earlier in March. In a March 13 letter penned by Mayor […]
Edmonds College to host spring Lynnwood Regional Job Fair on March 25
LYNNWOOD – Edmonds College, in partnership with WorkSource Everett and the City of Lynnwood, will host the Lynnwood Regional Job Fair on Wednesday, March 25, at the college’s gym (Seaview Gym 200th St SW, Lynnwood, WA 98036). The event runs from 4-7 p.m. Over 50 employers from Fred Hutch Cancer Center to Sound Transit, as […]
Lynnwood retiree hit with $500 water bill from a retroactive City Utility Tax hike
LYNNWOOD—A retired Lynnwood homeowner was shocked to see a $500 water bill from Alderwood Water District at the beginning of the month, an impact from the City Council’s decision to approve a utility tax increase last November to address the city’s budget shortfall. The Lynnwood resident – who has asked to remain anonymous so we […]
Unlock Small Business Success at Business Builder Expo
LYNNWOOD—Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC), in partnership with the Washington Small Business Development Center (SBDC), will host the Business Builder Expo, the premier event in the North Puget Sound for entrepreneurs looking to kickstart, scale, or grow their businesses. Presented by the City of Lynnwood, and in partnership with The District – Lynnwood, US Bank, […]
City of Lynnwood receives $1.9 million in grant funding from Department of Commerce
LYNNWOOD—Last week, the Washington State Department of Commerce awarded the City of Lynnwood $1.9 million in project funding through the Connecting Housing to Infrastructure Program (CHIP). The funding includes $1 million for the 200th Street Senior Housing project and $900,000 for the Apollo Scriber Lake project. Funding of this program is provided from the State […]
Lynnwood Neighborhood Center Grand Opening: New One-Stop Social Services Hub
LYNNWOOD—The new 40,000 square-foot Lynnwood Neighborhood Center, that will serve over 20,000 community members annually, from the most vulnerable needing support to at-risk children and youth, is now open to the public. Hundreds of community members attended the official grand opening on Saturday, January 24, two weeks after the facility’s ribbon-cutting ceremony on January 9. […]
Lynnwood City Council to vote on 0.1% sales tax, making city highest in Washington state
LYNNWOOD—For its Monday, January 12, Business Meeting, the Lynnwood City Council will vote to impose a councilmanic 0.1% public safety sales tax increase without voter approval, to fund criminal justice and safety priorities that, if passed, would elevate Lynnwood’s combined sales tax rate to 10.7%—the highest in Washington state. Full agenda, click here. The Lynnwood […]
