Mayor Smith to veto 6% utility tax cut by city council
Mayor Smith to veto 6% utility tax cut by city councilby Luke Putvin | Lynnwood Times Staff May 30, 2:50 p.m.: Added links to Open Public Meetings Act, COVID-19 Proclamations related to the Open Public Meetings Act, and timeline of ordinance. May 30, 1:10 p.m.: Updated to reflect that no response to questions to the […]
City announces eligibility to receive up to $1.88 million in CARES Act funding
City announces eligibility to receive up to $1.88 million in CARES Act fundingby Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff At its May 26 virtual business meeting, the Lynnwood City Council was joined by Public Information Officer Julie Moore, who confirmed the city of Lynnwood’s eligibility to receive up to $1,188,000 in Federal CARES Act funding […]
City eying early separation as budget shortfalls projected
By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff City Council considers voluntary early separation and budget policy changes to fill $1.8 million revenue gap The city of Lynnwood held a virtual special finance meeting on May 14 to discuss city incentives and budget policy changes to confront the $5 million general fund shortfall imposed by COVID-19. […]
Transportation Benefit District and Community Justice Center dominate City Council Meeting
by Erin Freeman The Lynnwood City Council held its March 23 business meeting in compliance with the Snohomish Health Districts’ social distancing guidelines. Council President Christine Frizzell and council members Julia Altamirano-Crosby and Ian Cotton were attendance while other councilmembers attended virtually. In other business, the council approved the 2020 Pavement Rehabilitation and Preservation Project […]
Lynnwood City Council Forum at Black Box Theater
by Luke Putvin On October 8th, the League of Women Voters of Snohomish County hosted a Candidate Forum containing those running for Lynnwood City Council. After the city council, candidates running for Edmonds School Board also answered questions; this article will focus on the Lynnwood City Council portion. The forum was hosted at the Edmonds […]
City Council candidates weigh in on living wage jobs and opioid epidemic
by LUKE PUTVIN and MARIO LOTMORE Lynnwood City Council Position 4 Naz Lashgari By 2035 the Lynnwood area is projected to have a population of over 92,000 people strong. Ensuring financial stability and economic success is a priority in the strategic plan of the City of Lynnwood. I support this strategic plan. I would support […]
Fourth Annual Fairwinds-Brighton Court Classic Car Show
By MARIO LOTMORE Fairwinds-Brighton Court hosted its fourth annual Classic Car Show on Saturday, July 20. The event raised $2,200 to benefit the Kiwanis Club of Edmonds. The categories and winners were: Best Date Car, Patrick and Judy Pace with their 1963 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible, Best Restored Car, Dave and Bonnie Mercer with their […]
