Lynnwood passes $545 million biennium budget, contention over salaries
LYNNWOOD, Wash., December 14, 2022━The Lynnwood City Council passed amended versions of the 2023 salary schedule and 2023-2024 biennium budget during their December 12 meeting. The ordinances were delayed at the previous meeting on November 28. With all council members present at the meeting, Council Vice President Smith was the only dissenting vote to approve […]
Vote for employee salary increases and 2023-2024 budget postponed
LYNNWOOD, Wash., November 29, 2022—The Lynnwood City Council unanimously voted on Monday to postpone adoption of the 2023–2024 budget and discussion of the 2023 salary schedule to their December 12th meeting. This decision — at least regarding the budget — did cause further deviation from the schedule set by the council but should have no […]
Lynnwood unveils memorial monument dedicated to Gold Star Families
LYNNWOOD, November 2, 2022—Hundreds gathered at Lynnwood’s Veteran’s Park today for the unveiling of the City’s new Gold Star Families Memorial Monument – a tribute to Gold Star Families and relatives who sacrificed their lives while serving in the military. Gold Star Families Memorial Monuments are two-sided tributes crafted in black granite that provide Gold […]
BREAKING: Lynnwood City Council launches investigation into one of its own
LYNNWOOD, Wash., May 10, 2022 – After an executive session that included the City’s attorney on Monday, the Lynnwood City Council voted unanimously, 6-0, to launch an investigation into allegations of inappropriate conduct by a councilmember. “I move to authorize the City to initiate an investigation of allegations of inappropriate conduct of a councilmember,” President […]
Historical Heritage Park Water Tower restoration ceremony
LYNNWOOD, Wash., April 29, 2022 – The city of Lynnwood held a ribbon cutting ceremony, Friday, April 29, celebrating the recently restored Heritage Park Water Tower, as part of the Phase II Improvement Project supported by the Elizabeth Ruth Wallace Living Trust, Lynnwood Parks and Recreation Foundation, Snohomish County Historic Preservation Commission, and the Washington […]
Lynnwood delays DEI commissioner vote, approves millions in ARPA expenditures
LYNNWOOD, Wash., April 27, 2022 – In a long, contentious, meeting Monday, April 26, Lynnwood City Council postponed approving DEI commissioner candidate Arra Rael while approving Rick Michels to the Board of Ethics and Matt Cail to the Planning Commission. The Council also debated doubling the amount of proposed residential units at the future City […]
Lynnwood approves police body-worn camera fees and $70,000 in chamber upgrades
LYNNWOOD, Wash., April 12, 2022 – Lynnwood City Council approved fees for record disclosure of police body-worn camera footage, amended its municipal code relating to business licenses, and approved up to $70,000 in ARPA funds toward Council Chambers upgrades in Monday’s Business Meeting on April 12. After a brief public comment section, Councilwoman Shannon Sessions […]
Lynnwood CC discusses tax relief, council safety, and brings in new Planning Commissioner and City Attorney
LYNNWOOD, Wash., March 3, 2022 – Lynnwood City Council voted in Naz Lashgari as the planning commissioner, Lisa Marshall as city attorney, and discussed fee and tax relief for Lynnwood residents at their Monday, February 28, business meeting. Tax relief for Lynnwood residents At the Council Summit held on January 29, council members indicated that […]
Snohomish County Human Rights Commission 2021 Human Rights awards
EVERETT, Wash., December 15, 2021 – The Snohomish County Human Rights Commission announced the winners of the 2021 Human Rights Awards during a virtual ceremony on December 10, the 73rd anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Human Rights Award Winner Kathryn Lewandowsky, for her work in health care and with […]
Election 2021: Winners, losers, and too close to call
ARTICLE UPDATES 7:15 PM Nov 9, 2021: Updated results and added statements from Gary Petershagen, Will Chen, and John Kartak. LT calls election for Gary Petershagen and Shirley Sutton. County has counted 181,510 ballots to a total return of 185,228 ballots. 8:00 PM Nov 5, 2021: Updated results and added statement from Joshua Binda. Lynnwood […]
