George Hurst mayoral campaign kick off
LYNNWOOD, Wash – George Hurst kicked off his campaign for Lynnwood Mayor on Thursday June 17th at The Hilton Garden Inn in Lynnwood. The 39 attendees were treated to complimentary snacks, coffee, and Coca-Cola. At the start, the campaign showcased multiple videos about Hurst and his work on the city council including advocating for Whispering […]
2021 Election Season kicks off
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 […]
Nine years after Washington legalized cannabis, some cities still resist
LYNNWOOD, WA – It’s been nine years since Washington State passed Initiative 502, legalizing recreational cannabis for persons 21-years or older, yet some Snohomish County cities, including Lynnwood, are still resistant to welcoming the industry. Lynnwood’s Moratorium As of today, there are no recreational cannabis stores within Lynnwood city limits, despite four licenses (or title-certificates) […]
Mayor Smith moves forward with hiring of RSJC despite Council’s request to delay
LYNNWOOD, WA – Mayor Nicola Smith sent a memo to the City Council of Lynnwood, Friday April 2, informing that she is moving forward with hiring of the Race and Social Justice Coordinator (RSJC), despite many council members’ reservations. Race and Social Justice Coordinator Background During the budget process approved in November 2020, Mayor Smith […]
Lynnwood City Council Race and Social Justice Coordinator discussion heats up
By Noel Pai-Young | Lynnwood Times Staff Lynnwood Wash. – The Lynnwood City Council brought in the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission (DEI) to have a vigorous discussion about the Lynnwood Race and Social Justice Coordinator Position in their Feb. 16 work session. A motion was raised in the Nov. 23 business meeting by Councilmember […]
Lynnwood City Council President George Hurst announces he will be running for Mayor of Lynnwood
By Hurst4Lynnwood | Press Release Lynnwood, Wash., February 22, 2021 – Lynnwood City Council President George Hurst is announcing his candidacy for Lynnwood City Mayor. George Hurst is currently serving his 6th year as a Councilmember, first elected to office in 2015, and is the current City Council President. He and his wife Pam Hurst […]
Lynnwood’s State of the City Address and how challenge drives change
Mayor Smith provided an overview of the city’s progress in 2020 City Council President Hurst introduced the mayor and provided a response in an exclusive interview with the Lynnwood Times By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff Mayor Nicola Smith, in her State of the City address on the morning of January 27, looked back […]
Save the Date: Lynnwood State of the City Address
LYNNWOOD, Wash., January 17, 2021 – Join Mayor Nicola Smith as she delivers the 2021 State of the City Address, featuring remarks from Council President George Hurst. This will be a virtual event. Date and Time: Wednesday, January 27, 2021, 9:00 AM This event will also be live streamed on the City’s Facebook page. Join […]
George Hurst elected as Lynnwood’s City Council President
By Noel Pai-Young | Lynnwood Times Staff LYNNWOOD, WASH., January 12, 2021 – At last night’s Lynnwood City Council Business Meeting, Lynnwood resident and Position 6 Councilman, George Hurst was elected as the new City Council President with a 4-3 vote. Councilman Ian Cotton stated he nominated Hurst because of his track record of service […]
83.5% of survey respondents in Lynnwood prioritize the need for a social worker to diversity coordinator
By Noel Pai-Young and Mario Lotmore | Lynnwood Times Staff At the December 14, 2020 Lynnwood City Council meeting, Mayor Nicola Smith opened up with a statement reminding community members of the importance to defeat COVID-19. “It can be easy to let our guard down, but we can’t give up yet. Right now COVID-19 cases […]
