Lynnwood Councilman under new campaign finance investigation by Washington state
OLYMPIA, Wash., May 5, 2023—The Washington State Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) today has opened a new enforcement case against Lynnwood City Councilman Joshua Binda for failure to file his 2022 Personal Financial Affairs Disclosure Statement (F-1 report) on time. Also, according to PDC records, Councilman Binda has failed to pay any of the $1,250 in […]
Committee to recall Lynnwood Councilman Joshua Binda filed with PDC
LYNNWOOD, Wash., April 6, 2023—Residents disappointed with Lynnwood Councilman Joshua Binda in his illegal campaign activities, pending ethics investigations, and most recently posting sexually suggestive pictures to minors, have officially filed with the Washington State Public Disclosure Commission to recall the council member. In an email received the evening of Thursday, April 6, from The […]
The fallout from Binda’s “Love Conquers All” Tour fiasco continues
LYNNWOOD, Wash., February 5, 2023—Fallout from what should have been an altruistic speaking tour, has been marred in scandal for Lynnwood Councilman Joshua Binda, with the latest coming from the Lake Washington School District confirming that the councilman failed to follow protocols violating scores of students’ privacy rights and safety. “We were not aware the […]
Binda found guilty of violating public disclosure laws, fined $1,000
OLYMPIA, Wash., January 26, 2023—The Washington State Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) found Lynnwood Councilman Joshua Binda guilty of two separate PDC violations and imposed a $1,000 fine at its public hearing Thursday, January 26. The violations include using $2,742 of campaign funds for personal use (RCW 42.17A.445 and WAC 390-16-238) related expenditures as well as […]
Ethics investigation launched against Lynnwood Councilman Josh Binda
LYNNWOOD, Wash., January 25, 2023—Lynnwood residents again brought up concerns with the proposed opioid treatment center during public comments, but Councilmember Josh Binda was a major focus during the council meeting on January 23 for alleged ethics violations. After a long discussion of possible ethics violations by fellow Councilman Josh Binda that recently came to […]
Thanksgiving dinner without the hassle
Thanksgiving is a holiday centered on gratitude and food, but it can also be expensive and stressful to spend hours in the kitchen whipping up a feast for friends and family. Luckily for residents in the area, many local businesses are offering to do the heavy lifting. What better way to say thanks to the […]
PDC opens formal investigation into Councilman Joshua Binda
LYNNWOOD, Wash., January 25, 2022 – The Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) staff has opened a formal investigation and held an Initial Case Status Review hearing, January 20, concerning complaints filed against Lynnwood City Councilman Joshua Binda for allegedly using thousands of dollars of campaign funds for personal, non-campaign related, expenses. Throughout his campaign leading up […]
Upcoming Mukilteo City Council Meeting
MUKILTEO, Wash., January 15, 2022 – The Mukilteo City Council will hold a SPECIAL BUSINESS Meeting on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, starting at 6 p.m. This meeting will be held VIRTUALLY only. To ensure our meetings are accessible and provide participation for the public who wish to participate virtually, the live feed of the council meeting will be available on […]
Ten vie to fill Mukilteo City Council seat
MUKILTEO, Wash., January 2, 2022 – Ten residents submitted applications vying for the Mukilteo City Council Position 7 seat that was vacated by City Councilmember Joe Marine, who successfully won his bid for mayor succeeding Jennifer Gregerson. According to the Municipal Research and Services Center (MRSC), councilmembers “constitute a legislative body that is given authority […]
Upcoming Mukilteo City Council Meeting
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Mukilteo City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on Monday, January 3, 2022 starting at 7:00 PM. This meeting will be held in Council Chambers, as well as Zoom. To ensure our meetings are accessible and provide participation for the public who wish to participate virtually, the live feed […]
