Jim Smith mayoral campaign kicks off at Moonshine BBQ
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
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
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
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 […]
Enjoy live music this Wednesday at Lynnwood Food Bank
The Lynnwood Food Bank will be distributing Christmas groceries on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 between the hours of 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. City Counsel member Jim Smith will be providing musical entertainment between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. with 25 minute live performances at the top of the hour starting at 11 a.m. Enjoy […]
83.5% of survey respondents in Lynnwood prioritize the need for a social worker to diversity coordinator
By Noel Pai-Young and Mario Lotmore | Lynnwood Times Staff At the December 14, 2020 Lynnwood City Council meeting, Mayor Nicola Smith opened up with a statement reminding community members of the importance to defeat COVID-19. “It can be easy to let our guard down, but we can’t give up yet. Right now COVID-19 cases […]
Potential new Race and Social Justice Coordinator in 2021, salary schedule, budget amendments, and fees
By Noel Pai-Young | Lynnwood Times Staff A wide array of topics were discussed by the council at its December 7 work session. Patrick Decker was introduced as a candidate for a position on the Civil Service Commission. Decker has served on the Planning Commission for six years and is actively involved in Cops and […]
Salary Commission votes to increase mayor’s salary despite budget shortfall
By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff During a special council meeting on October 21, the Lynnwood City Council moved in and out of the virtual public eye working to combat a proposed 10% salary increase for Lynnwood Mayor Nicola Smith, with cuts to councilmember salaries. Yet while meeting for two hours in private executive […]
Salary Commission deadline extended and C3 awarded contract to disperse COVID relief
By Katrina Kukhar | Lynnwood Times Staff On July 6, the Lynnwood City Council held a short special business meeting to vote on extending the Salary Commission deadline to complete its analysis and awarding a contract to Communities of Color Coalition (C3), a non-profit organization, for the disbursement of $200,000 in relief funds to Lynnwood […]
The show must go on: Lynnwood City councilmember and musician Jim Smith hosts mini concerts throughout the city
The show must go on: Lynnwood City councilmember and musician Jim Smith hosts mini concerts throughout the cityBy: Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff Outside of his role working through COVID-19 induced impacts on the city of Lynnwood, councilmember Jim Smith is using his talent as a musician to bring the power of music to […]
