SnoCo County Executive propose business relief grants

Small Business Relief, Recovery and Resiliency Grants and First in Flight Fund Would Provide Much Needed Assistance By Kent Patton | Office of the Snohomissh County Executive SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., May 15, 2020 – Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers proposed the creation of two new grant programs for businesses: first, a Small Business Relief, Recovery, and […]
Pet Safety: COVID-19 advice from Dr. Timothy Cavanagh

By Dave Somers, County Executive | Snohomish County Government Snohomish County — On Friday, May 8, Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers was joined by Dr. Chris Spitters, Health Officer for the Snohomish Health District, and Dr. Timothy Cavanagh a Veterinarian with All Creatures Veterinary Services. Topics of discussion Update on the County’s response to COVID-19 […]
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. […]
Local officials weigh in on county sheriff’s COVID-19 remarks

by Luke Putvin | Lynnwood Times Staff Statements provided by Snohomish County Sheriff Adam Fortney; Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers; Snohomish County Councilmembers Megan Dunn, Sam Low and Jared Mead; City of Mukilteo Mayor Jennifer Gregerson; City of Lynnwood spokesperson Julie Moore; State Representative Strom Peterson; State Senator Marko Liias; and Mike Faulk, Deputy Communications […]
Snohomish County Executive said he will not play Russian roulette with the lives of residents

Snohomish County, April 22, 2020 — Today Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers in a post on his Facebook page responded to County Sheriff Adam Fortney’s remarks of not enforcing the stay-at-home orders of Governor Jay Inslee. Somers emphasized the need for data-driven decision making and that anything less is a disservice to the residents of Snohomish County. […]
County considering hiring freeze as models show 10% budget shortfall due to pandemic

Economic impacts of COVID-19 are expected to force significant cuts to county budget By Kent Patton | Snohomish County Government SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., April 10, 2020 – Today, Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers and Snohomish County Council Chair Nate Nehring announced a series of budget steps they are considering in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, […]
Angel of the Winds Arena chosen as COVID-19 quarantine site

by Luke Putvin As of April 1, Snohomish County has opened a COVID-19 isolation and quarantine site at the Angel of the Winds Arena in downtown Everett. The facility will have the capacity to hold up to 100 people, and it has the capability to be expanded if necessary. It will hold unsheltered individuals who […]
Individual property tax deadline extended to June 1

By Office of the Treasurer | Snohomish County EVERETT, Snohomish County, March 30, 2020 — Due to the financial hardships caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Snohomish County Treasurer Brian Sullivan and Executive Dave Somers have extended the first-half 2020 property tax deadline to June 1, 2020. This Executive Order only applies to residents who pay […]
Snohomish County to close park gates and bathrooms in response to COVID-19

By Kent Patton | Office of the Snohomish County Executive SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., March 22, 2020 – Today, Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers announced the closure of Snohomish County park gates and bathrooms in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Play structures in parks were closed last week. These steps are being taken to better enforce […]
Inslee announces shutdown of restaurants and reinforces social distancing

By Luke Putvin | Lynnwood Times Statewide closure of all on-site food or beverage services Statewide closure of entertainment, leisure and non-essential services Statewide ban on gatherings of 50 or larger Legal actions for violators The State of Washington held a press conference today, March 16, regarding the statewide proclamation shutting down restaurants and other […]