Lynnwood Times mayoral candidates interview
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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
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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
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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 […]
Call for General Election candidate questions
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The Lynnwood Times will be conducting in-person video interviews for the following upcoming General Election races and seeking questions from the general public: Lynnwood Mayor: Christine Frizzell and Jim Smith Lynnwood City Council Position 1: Shirley Sutton and Nick Coelho Lynnwood City Council Position 2: Naz Lashgari and Patrick Decker Lynnwood City Council Position 3: […]
2021 Primary Election results
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🚨UPDATE 5 p.m. Aug 12 🚨Current Turnout: 26.77% up from 26.73% the previous day. Expected county turnout is 28%. Lynnwood turnout is 28.32%. All results are current as of posted update. The next update is set for 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13. 🚨UPDATE 5 p.m. Aug 12 🚨 Today, Garth Fell, Snohomish County Auditor, confirmed […]
Primary Election 2021 Q&A
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The 2021 Primary Election will be held on August 3 and local non-military ballots will be mailed to voters on July 15. In preparation for the 2021 Primary Election, the Lynnwood Times asked candidates questions to supplement the questions in your voters pamphlet. The Lynnwood Times did not receive responses from the following 2021 Primary […]
Jim Smith mayoral campaign kicks off at Moonshine BBQ
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LYNNWOOD, Wash. – Scores packed Moonshine BBQ, Tuesday, June 8 to support Councilman Jim Smith for his bid to become Lynnwood’s next mayor and chief executive. Smith was born in Seattle and graduated from Edmonds-Woodway High School. He then attended Central Washington University where he earned a double bachelor’s degree in business administration and law […]
2021 Election Season kicks off
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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 […]
Lynnwood City Council Race and Social Justice Coordinator discussion heats up
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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 […]
Jim Smith elected as Lynnwood’s City Council Vice President
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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 4 Councilmember Jim Smith was elected as the new City Council Vice President with a 4-3 vote. Councilmember Julieta Altamirano-Crosby nominated former 2020 Council Vice-President Shannon Sessions for the very […]