Annual Point-in-Time homeless count to take place on January 24
EVERETT, Wash., January 11, 2023—In collaboration with community and human service providers, the Snohomish County Department of Human Services is conducting the annual Point-in-Time (PIT) Homeless Count on Tuesday, January 24, 2023. The annual count is an important tool in the community’s efforts to assess the number of homeless individuals and families in Snohomish County, […]
Leaders thank Larsen for securing millions toward local projects
WASHINGTON, D.C., December 26, 2022—President Joe Biden signed both the National Defense Authorization Act and the $1.7 trillion FY2023 Omnibus Appropriations bill last Friday that included $31.5 million in funding Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) secured for fifteen projects in the Second District that local leaders and stakeholders identified as critical to their communities. “My priority […]
Residents are strongly urged to verify broadband coverage on FCC map
Snohomish County, Wash., December 19, 2022 – Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers urges residents and businesses to review the accuracy of their broadband coverage in the recently released Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) National Broadband Map. The federal government will use this map to distribute billions in funding to close broadband access gaps throughout the country. […]
Happy Chanukah: One act of kindness can grow into infinite miracles
LYNNWOOD, Wash., December 19, 2022—County residents endured the snowy weather to attend Chabad Jewish of Snohomish County’s annual Giant Menorah Lighting ceremony at Lynnwood City Hall on Sunday kicking off Chanukah. The event featured live music by the Seattle based Klez Katz Klezmer band and gift bags containing a Chanukah sufganiyot (a jelly doughnut), chocolate coins, dreidels, […]
Sound Transit Board elects 2023 leadership team
SEATTLE, Wash., December 16, 2022—The Sound Transit Board yesterday unanimously elected King County Executive Dow Constantine as chair of the Sound Transit Board of Directors. University Place Councilmember Kent Keel, who was praised for his three years of service as the Board’s chair, was unanimously elected to serve as a vice chair, while Snohomish County […]
County launches grant program for Flood Risk Reduction projects
Snohomish County, Wash., December 13, 2022 – Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers today announced that the County is releasing a Flood Risk Reduction grant application to fund projects that mitigate harms posed by potential flooding, with a focus on projects that preserve housing, small businesses, and meet the needs of disproportionately impacted populations. The grant […]
Executive Somers visits Japan to form investment opportunities for County
JAPAN, December 9, 2022—Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers and Neepaporn “A” Boungjaktha, Executive Director of Economic Development for Snohomish County, traveled to Japan last month to meet with government officials and businesses to form relationships and future investment opportunities in both Japan as well as the county. The trip was part of the International Leadership […]
Lucia Schmit appointed as Director of Emergency Management
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., November 28, 2022 – Today, Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers announced the appointment of Lucia Schmit as Director of the County’s Department of Emergency Management. Ms. Schmit has served as an emergency management leader at federal, state, and local agencies, including time spent working internationally. She comes to the County from the […]
Dennis Worsham appointed as Director of newly formed Health Department
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., November 16, 2022 – Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers today announced the appointment of Dennis Worsham as the first Director for Snohomish County’s Health Department. Since Mr. Worsham spent time early in his career at the Snohomish Health District (SHD), he will be returning to Snohomish County after an eventful career in […]
Somers, Fortney, Krajcar sign historic public safety labor agreement
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, November 4, 2022—Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers, along with Sheriff Adam Fortney, and Snohomish County Deputy Sheriff’s Association (DSA) President Jonathan Krajcar signed a new four-year labor agreement for the County’s approximately 250 commissioned officers on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, in a united commitment to public safety. “The Snohomish County Deputy Sheriff’s Association […]
