Isabel Mata delivers tearful apology, accepts American flag and vows to fly it at her home
LYNNWOOD — Lynnwood City Councilwoman Isabel Mata apologized in person Monday night for remarks she made about the American flag that drew sharp criticism from veterans, military families and residents, telling the council she had heard their stories, accepted a flag offered to her as a gesture of sincerity and would raise it “proudly.” The […]
From engineers to advocates: Here are the hopefuls vying for Lynnwood’s open council seat
LYNNWOOD—The Lynnwood City Council selected the following eight finalists to interview to fill the Position 6 vacancy after voters elected Councilman George Hurst as mayor in November 2025. The City Council will interview the eight applicants on the evening of Tuesday, January 20, with an anticipated final decision on Monday, January 26. The appointed Council […]
Lynnwood City Council passes sales tax increase to 10.7%, now highest in Washington state
LYNNWOOD—The council voted 5-1, at its Monday business meeting, to impose a councilmanic 0.1% public safety sales tax increase without voter approval, to fund criminal justice and safety priorities—Council Vice President Derica Escamilla was the lone dissent. Starting April 1, on April Fool’s Day, Lynnwood’s combined sales tax rate will increase to 10.7%—the highest in Washington state. […]
