Lynnwood City Council Feb 7 Work Session Recap
LYNNWOOD, Wash., February 10, 2022 – Lynnwood City Council discussed their 2024 comprehensive plan update, PARC plan 2022 update, and a resolution to confirm emergency proclamation at their Work Session Monday, February, 7. Comprehensive plan update Ashley Winchell, AICP, Community Planning Manager, and David Kleitsch, Development and Business Services Director, briefed council on the 2024 […]
Lynnwood City Council fails to override Mayor Smith’s $40 car tab relief veto
During Monday’s Lynnwood City Council Business Meeting, the council approves letter to Snohomish County Council regarding a 0.1 percent increase on sales tax and failed to override Mayor Nicola Smith’s veto of ordinance 3400 relating to the removal of car tabs. Public Comments During the November 8 session, public comments were mixed, with speakers making […]
Lynnwood City Council discusses Property Taxes and Mid-Biennium Budget
LYNNWOOD, Wash, November 4, 2021 – During the November 1 Work Session, Lynnwood City Council members listened to Finance Director Michelle Meyer go over Mid-Biennium Budget Modifications and the 2022 Property Tax Levy. In the Mid-Biennium Budget portion of her presentation, Director Meyer explained that the Assessed Valuation (AV) “is the total evaluation of all […]
Mayor Smith to veto $40 car tab relief ordinance
UPDATED 1:20 p.m. Nov. 4, 2021: Added statement from Council President George Hurst. LYNNWOOD, Wash., November 4, 2021 – In a memo to the Lynnwood city council sent yesterday, Mayor Nicola Smith will veto Ordinance 3400, relating to the City’s $40 vehicle license fee, adopted by the City Council on October 25, 2021. To […]
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 […]
Jim Smith will be working for the residents of Lynnwood
As a resident of Lynnwood since 1968 it’s important to me that our Mayor is working for the best interest of its citizens, that should be their number 1 job. That’s why I voted for Jim Smith. Jim has been working to benefit our city many, many ways. Christine Frizzle said she would be working […]
Jim Smith always listened with concern
Letter to the Editor/Opinion I am writing in support of Jim Smith for the next mayor of Lynnwood. I have talked with him many times about the future of our city, and he has always listened with concern. Additionally, I am a member of the LGBT community and have never felt anything but respect from […]
Lynnwood Times mayoral candidates interview
LYNNWOOD, Wash. – In preparation for the upcoming November 2 election, the Lynnwood Times met with Lynnwood mayoral candidates Jim Smith and Christine Frizzell on October 6 to discuss their platforms and important issues within the city. Both candidates were asked the same eight questions with opportunities to rebut when necessary and hold closing remarks […]
Lynnwood City Council votes to eliminate $40 vehicle fees
Yesterday, the City of Lynnwood’s mayor and city council members met via Zoom for their regular Business Meeting. The agenda’s big-ticket item was the ongoing debate and eventual vote regarding the $40 car tab fee residents pay annually. The ordinance to remove the fee was brought forth during the council’s October 11 Business Meeting. From […]
Lynnwood City Council discusses eliminating $40 vehicle license fee
On Monday, October 11, 2021, Lynnwood City Council members discussed eliminating the $40 vehicle license fee. The ordinance did not pass in this week’s session, but it was moved to the Work Session on October 18. The council also read in the city’s proclamation of the 2021 Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Lynnwood, Wash., October 15, 2021 […]
