May 31, 2026 8:22 pm

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Lynnwood City Council passes paid parking and renews transportation tax

LYNNWOOD—The Lynnwood City Council passed a temporary paid parking ordinance, renewed its Transportation Benefit District sales tax, amended its municipal code to allow an interim Finance Director position, and continued its discussion on updating its commemorative flag policy at their Business Meeting on Tuesday, May 26. Paid Parking Ordinance This Business Item was regarding allowing […]

Lynnwood breaks ground on long-awaited $60M Poplar Way Bridge project

LYNNWOOD—After more than two decades of planning, tens of millions of dollars, and five Mayors later, the City of Lynnwood finally broke ground on one of its most awaited (and highly prioritized projects) – the Poplar Way Bridge – on Wednesday, April 8. Lynnwood’s Poplar Way Bridge will be an arterial bridge connecting Poplar Way/196th […]

Merry ‘Tax’-mas: Lynnwood approves millions of dollars in new taxes and fees

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LYNNWOOD—New single-family home construction will jump at least $9,652 (minimum of $72,114 for multi-family dwellings) for one-time water and sewer connection fees for a homeowner or developer in Lynnwood, along with a 15% property tax rate increase and a 67% utility tax increase for existing residents following approvals by the Lynnwood City Council at its […]

Lynnwood cuts ribbon on College Place Improvement Project; a safer route to schools

LYNNWOOD—The City of Lynnwood said goodbye to its last gravel road Monday as Mayor Christine Frizzell and City staff cut the ribbon on the College Place Improvement Project – which will allow safer access for drivers, residents, and students of the nearby elementary and middle schools. “Safety is paramount for our city and our community. […]

Jared Bond selected as new Public Works Director

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LYNNWOOD—We are excited to announce that Jared Bond has been selected to lead the Public Works Department as its next Director. On Monday, March 10th, the Lynnwood City Council unanimously confirmed Mayor Frizzell’s nomination of Jared to assume the role of Director. He is taking over as Director from Bill Franz, who retired after 33 […]

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