Jim Smith departs in legislative ‘blaze of glory,’ Sutton’s call for audit passes
LYNNWOOD, Wash., December 13, 2023—In their final meeting of the year, the Lynnwood City Council passed their mid-biennial budget and added new agenda items for the incoming council next year. The budget passed without any further discussion in a 6-0-1 vote with Councilmember Josh Binda abstaining. As was previously reported, since Lynnwood operates on a […]
Lynnwood’s AA+ Bond rating and why it is important
LYNNWOOD, Wash., May 15, 2023—On April 18, 2023, Standard and Poor’s Global Ratings (S&P), the world’s leading provider of independent credit ratings, assigned its ‘AA+’ long-term rating with a stable outlook to the City of Lynnwood’s 2023 limited-tax general obligation (LTGO) refunding bonds. The only rating higher is ‘AAA’ which few municipalities have ever achieved. […]
Lynnwood passes $545 million biennium budget, contention over salaries
LYNNWOOD, Wash., December 14, 2022━The Lynnwood City Council passed amended versions of the 2023 salary schedule and 2023-2024 biennium budget during their December 12 meeting. The ordinances were delayed at the previous meeting on November 28. With all council members present at the meeting, Council Vice President Smith was the only dissenting vote to approve […]
Vote for employee salary increases and 2023-2024 budget postponed
LYNNWOOD, Wash., November 29, 2022—The Lynnwood City Council unanimously voted on Monday to postpone adoption of the 2023–2024 budget and discussion of the 2023 salary schedule to their December 12th meeting. This decision — at least regarding the budget — did cause further deviation from the schedule set by the council but should have no […]
Upcoming Lynnwood City Council Meeting
LYNNWOOD—For its Business Meeting at 6:00 p.m., Monday, November 28, the Lynnwood City Council will discuss/vote on Property Taxes, Salary Schedules, and biennium 2023-24 Budget. This meeting will be held both in-person and electronically by Zoom or Lynnwood, WA Video Archive (swagit.com). Below is the council agenda. Previous Lynnwood City Council Business Meeting
Upcoming Lynnwood City Council meeting for October 31
LYNNWOOD—For its Work Session at 6:00 p.m., Monday, October 31, the Lynnwood City Council will be presented with the 2023 to 2024 Public Works Preliminary Budget, review the 2023 to 2024 Revenue Review, and review the 2023 to 2024 Budget Calendar. The Work Session should take about two hours and forty-five minutes to cover its […]
Mayor Smith and Lynnwood City Council present Honoring Excellence Awards
LYNNWOOD, Wash., November 30, 2021 – Yesterday, during its regular Work Session, Lynnwood City Council and Mayor Nicola Smith presented three Honoring Excellence Awards. These awards recognize city employees, businesses, and community members who contribute to the health and well-being of the city. This year’s staff member recipient is Recreational Supervisor Kelly Schudde. The Business […]
Upcoming Lynnwood City Council Meeting
LYNNWOOD, Washington, November 28, 2021 – For its 6 p.m. Monday, November 29 regular WORK SESSION the Lynnwood City Council will discuss the items listed below. The budget ordinance for the mid-biennium modifications will be presented for City Council approval at the December 13 Council meeting. Honoring Excellence Awards recipients Kelly Schudde Harvy’s Bike Shop Phong […]
Council approves IT improvements, PSE contract, and Community Justice and Recovery Centers
Yesterday, the Lynnwood City Council held a business meeting. After nearly two hours of hearing public comment, the council voted to move forward with the Community Justice Center (CJC) and the Community Recovery Center (CRC) proposals. Unfortunately, during the public hearing portion of the meeting, callers spewed threats and racial slurs. Mayor Smith and Council […]
Lynnwood City Council adopts $112 million budget and disbands controversial Salary Commission
By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff The 2021-22 budget is 6.4% less than the 2019-20 budget. The Parks and Recreation and Cultural Arts Department received an additional $180,000. Creation of an Equity and Social Justice program within the Executive Department. However, the city postponed the hiring of the program’s Race and Social Justice coordinator. […]
